Saved by the Dark

Pt. 18

Aalya woke up first the next morning. She sensed Kylo was in a deep and dreamless sleep. Something he needed. He looked so innocent as he slept. As her eyes sleepily wandered, she saw the magnitude of how nice his body was!

Although the fire inside her kept her warm, it didn't for Kylo. He was next to her, but facing only. His body let a little shiver out and Aalya used the force to slowly bring the Wookie fur blanket up. It covered them both as she laid back sleepily against him.

She ended up falling back asleep. When she woke up again, it was to an empty space beside her. At the bottom of the bed was Kylo getting dressed. ''The Supreme Leader wants to see me,'' he said as he put his gloves on. He placed on the mask to top it off. Aalya hated that thing. In her opinion, there was no need for it.

''I had some your fresh clothes delivered earlier,'' Kylo said as he walked towards the door. He turned around before exiting. ''You can call for anything if you get hungry, I'll be back in a bit,'' he added and then left.

After a few minutes, Aalya got up and went into the refresher freshen up and dress. When she had finished, she had ordered some food. A stormtrooper delivered it. She thanked them then turned to sit down. She sat and ate in silence. That bookcase grabbed her attention again. In the middle of her meal, she got up and walked towards it.

She took out the journal again and read more. His penmanship was absolutely stunning. In a way, this was a little bit of a sad story. He never wanted any of this, but it was forced upon by his parents.

As she kept reading, she fell upon a jaw dropping entry. Kylo was related to Darth Vader by blood! Then she realized this must by why he excels in everything. The things she had read about him and what he created! Mind blowing.

''Yes, it is,'' Kylo said behind her. She jumped and quickly put the book back.  ''I didm't hear you,'' she shakily said. Kylo wasn't angry with her for finding out some truths.

He sat down in the chair across from her and removed his helmet. Aalya slowly sat back down across from him.

Kylo starred off to the side as Aalya looked straight at him. After a few minutes, Aalya spoke quietly,''You never wanted this life didn't you?'' He sighed. There was no denying it now. ''No, I just wanted to be left alone and be treated how other parents treated their children. I wanted to be a pilot or a teacher.....just a normal life, '' he confessed.

But Kylo was kinda glad she now knew his heritage and how he was ''forced'' into this life. He looked a little stressed. Aalya stood up and sat on the arm of his chair. ''Hey, it's alright,'' she said running her fingers through his hair. He hugged her waist and planted his face in her stomach. Her fingers still caressed through his locks.

''Want a drink?'' Aalya asked. Kylo lifted his head. ''Something strong would be nice,'' he admitted. She stood up and went to go get him something. It was clear Kylo was stressed out about something.

She poured him a Antakarian Fire Dancer and served him the blue liquor. In his hand, she set the top on fire with a snap of her finger. Kylo smiled at her and took a sip. ''Now that's what I'm talking about,'' he said.

Kylo then straightened up to speak to Aalya. ''I'll have to leave you for a few days,'' he sadly said. Aalya understood, after all, he was the best in the First Order. ''It's some thing to Jakku to retrieve a map piece. Phasma will take care of your training for a few days, do me a favor and roast her so she shuts up,'' Kylo joked. Aalya grinned and nodded.