Demoted (Hux X Reader)

I'm the spy

A/N this was a lot to write and explain. I think I have it all written out clearly, but let me know if things don't make sense.

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I follow close to Hux as he speed walks past the main atrium and out the front entrance to the outside atrium. The grey ceilings and walls cover us from the harsh winds of outside. A chilly draft blows into the front opening, moving the giant red First Order banner that covers the outside of the main part of the building. There is barely any natural light since we have traveled so far away from any star. The only thing keeping us from instantly freezing is what was once part of a star that is now consumed, but nestled warmly in the core of our planet.

Eight white armored stormtroopers stand, pointing their guns downwards. A squad leader stands to the side, patiently waiting for us. I stare at his right shoulder pad, not wanting to look at the faces of my enemy. I'm disappointed in not only the traitors, but in myself for letting it happen. I mean... I didn't let it happen, but I'm in charge. I take responsibility of my subordinates actions. I start with the left traitor, and scan each individual person. There are three technicians with different orange vests that signify different designations, and two officers, both grey in uniform. They all shiver without their jackets from the cold. I stare at the familiar officer that kneels at the right end of the line. His head is down covering his face with light brown hair. He looks up at me, blue eyes innocent as always.

"Lee?" I say aloud. Mehdo glances at the officer next to him and then at me. I continue to stare. I shake my head in disbelief, but it doesn't change what I'm seeing. I blink. It doesn't change. Mehdo's big blue eyes still glisten.

"There's no way." I say. I couldn't even breathe. My heart simply sinks into the pit of my stomach. I feel sick. I trust him with everything. I mean... I trusted him.

Hux sighs through his nostrils, clearly holding back his words and emotions. "Lieutenant Mehdo gave his little Resistance friends here access to the serial numbers. They were nearly caught the first time and succeeded the second."

"Lee." I say sternly. "Tell me it isn't true."

Mehdo nods.  "Unfortunately, my friend, it is. I infiltrated the First Order and gave 'em my clearance."

"Friend? Don't you dare call me that!" I kneel down on one knee in front of Mehdo. "I don't understand! Why?"

"I did it for the Resistance."

"Not good enough. I let you onto this base. I gave you command over my shipyard. You took advantage of me! I trusted you!" I stand up over him and rest my hand on my pistol. Hux wraps his hand over mine and pulls it away from the gun to keep me from doing something irrational. To be honest, I don't think I could kill Mehdo even if I wanted to. I don't know why I went for my gun. Maybe it was instinctual from all of the training and years of fighting. I trusted Mehdo more than I could ever trust Hux. He was my friend. A true friend- the only friend that I could ever unquestionably call a friend. I confided in Mehdo. I told him about what my life was before I joined the First Order. I don't even think I ever told Hux the details to that. I'm so stupid! I wish I never met Mehdo. I wish we never got into that fight. I wish I never talked to him on that bridge. If only I was as spiteful as Hux, then maybe I wouldn't have befriended Mehdo.

"For what it's worth, I'm sorry, (F/N)." Mehdo says sincerely.

Hux's hand twitches and lets go. "Call her that again and I'll shoot each one of your friends and make you watch. Then I'll kill you."

"They need to be interrogated first." I say to Hux. "You can't just kill whomever you want."

"I can and I will. This isn't a fucking democracy. Besides, you already know what the punishment is for treason."