Crash Landing // Poe Dameron

02.

At the sound of the door opening, Thalia's eyes shot open, and her body became aware. She took in steady breaths in hopes of calming herself down. She knew they were coming to get information, She also knew they were going to torture her to get it. She just didn't know how.

The footsteps stopped, and in front of Thalia was Kylo Ren. "Where is it?"

"Right to business I see, but sadly I don't know." Her voice was hoarse and shaky. Thalia could tell he didn't appreciate her comment when his hands formed fists. Against her better judgement she made another one. "I don't really like talking to masks, are you able to take it off?" Which was the truth, it made her feel weak, as she couldn't tell what he was thinking.

Her comment went right over his head, he stalked closer "Tell me where it is." Thalia shook her head. "I will never tell you where it is, to be honest I really don't know where it is."

His hand rose up to Thalia's head, it looked like he was going to hit her, but instead his gloved palm was faced out. She gave him a questioning look. Then she felt pressure. Like she had gone too far underneath water. Thalia gasped in pain, her body beginning to spasm. "So lonely." His voice taunted her. "Yet so determined." The brown-eyed girl glared at him, and let out a small scream.  It felt like hours before he finally stopped. Although her relief was short-lived "You have a strong mind, now let's see how strong your friends is."

"No! Don't hurt him!" He once again ignored her, and strode out of the room. Thalia's eyes began to burn from the tears that hadn't been shed. A tear slipped out of her eye and down her cheek, as she thought of Poe.

She stared at the ceiling, forming an escape plan, first She had to find Poe, then find a ship. Her plan continued to be built until she felt fatigue, once again her eyes shut.

The door opened, Thalia groaned, She probably was going to be mind-probed again. She squeezed her eyes shut readying herself for the pain. "Follow me prisoner." Thalia opened one eye in confusion, it was a stormtrooper. She gasped, they had probably come to kill her. Then again maybe not. Her restraints were unclasped, and she rubbed her wrists that were raw from the metal.

The stormtrooper nudged her in the back with his gun. They walked a few steps before stopping in front of another room. The door opened, and there in all his glory, was Poe.

Thalia's eyes widened, and a small frown fell on her face, from his condition. She ran towards him, "Poe, are you Okay?" He gave me a weak smile. "Princess. When have I ever not been fine?" In all truthfulness he wasn't fine, he had given up the information about the droid, and felt like hell. He wouldn't tell Thalia that though.

Thalia rolled her eyes at his attempt to make her laugh. "I'm not sure what's happening, I think their going to kill us." After she said that his restraints came off, and almost immediately felt arms wrapping around her body. Thalia's face was pressed into his brown leather covered chest, She wrapped her arms around him, a blush on her face. He was warm, giving her the comfort that she needed.

"I'm glad you're okay, Princess." The hug lasted a bit longer, before the stormtrooper told the two to walk. Poe released her from his arms only to grab her hand. He squeezed her hand in reassurance, then let go.

Thalia's nerves calmed down, and her breathing slowed. She gave him the best smile she could muster, and the stormtrooper began to lead them to a port.

Before Thalia could take another step she was shoved into a corner. The stormtrooper began to speak, telling them how he didn't want to be what he is, and how in helping them, he's helping himself. Thalia didn't believe him at first, but the desperation in his voice made her sympathize with him.

After giving them the plan, they walked out their faces emotionless. From behind her Thalia heard the stormtrooper muttering to himself, making himself act normal. Poe replied to him, to which the stormtrooper said, "I know, I was talking to myself."

A small laugh came out of her mouth before they were pushed in a different direction. Finally out of view the three began to run, getting onto a TIE ship. Poe was going to fly the ship, and the stormtrooper was going to fire. Knowing the stormtrooper would need help Thalia stood next to him. 

Poe managed to get it flying, only to be stopped by the cord that kept it attached. After struggling, they got the cord cut, and they were off.

The blasts began to hit the escapees from each side, "aim, and fire, you do everything I say, and I promise we'll get out of here." She looked at the screen. "If you don't we'll be shot down before we even have a chance."

After getting out of the line of fire, Poe let out a laugh, "what's your name kid?"

"FN-2187." A frown fell on Thalia's  face, "no we meant your real name." She felt sympathy for the stormtrooper, she knew they were taken at a young age, then trained to do terrible things.

"I know it's FN-2187." Thalia shook her head, "No, I'm not calling you a number, how about..." She drifted trying to find a new name, A smile spread across her face, "Finn, we'll call you Finn."

Finn looked at Thalia with a smile "Finn, Finn, Yeah I like that."

Poe smiled at his companion,she really did have a heart of gold, and that was one of the reasons he was so intrigued with her.

She smiled back, this was the beginning to a beautiful friendship. Before she could say anything back they were shot at, Thalia's head hit something hard, and black enveloped everything around her.

Authors note: I am going off memory right now so if it's bad I'm sorry. I will edit this soon and hopefully incorporate more of the script.

Until next time!!!