Unmasked

Tamani

Kylo's P.O.V

The tears wetting my cheeks seemed to bring me to the present. I tilted my head back and spotted the unmissable locks of red hair that belonged to Pixel. Her eyes caught mine, and she smiled shyly, but I was not gullible.

I jumped from the bed, twisting in time to see a flash of annoyance on her face.

"You... how did you do this?" I muttered, unable to stop the tears now free falling without end.

The fake caring smile returned and Pixel stood from the bed.

"I didn't do anything. You did it all yourself." She said.

My voice failed me and, unable to speak, I groaned, the pain in my heart unbearable.

"All you needed was a little nudge in the right direction." The voice was dipped in honey, but it sounded like poison my ears.

"B-but you were a-able to tell what I-I was thinking..." The moment I said it, I realised what it meant.

The feeling Snoke and I had was real, and it was a problem. This girl had the Force.

The reason for it being bad is that I had no idea whether she was with the Light or the Dark side. Judging by the suddenly sly smile on her face, she liked that I was being kept in the dark.

Glancing around at the thought of darkness, I realised the lights were dimmed.

There was a buzzing sound that caught us both off guard until I realised it was the door. I remembered locking it, and I suddenly knew why Pixel was still in here.

"Ren? Are you in there?" It was Hux.

Dammit! He cannot see me like this! But he needs to know about Pixel!

"I am." I said, making my voice as strong as I could.

"We have found no sign of the girl." Hux growled.

Pixel raised an eyebrow in a smirk, and crossed her arms. It was a silent dare that I tell him about her. I took the chance.

"I know exactly where she is. Wait there." I told Hux.

Pixel's jaw dropped and her arms were hanging loose by her sides, the only real state of shock she had been in since I caught her.

I walked around her to the dresser and quickly slid the mask over my face. I flicked my wrist and the door slid open.

Just as I had expected, Hux understood what I had meant, and already had his blaster trained on Pixel. Her eyes widened and her body tensed, a gasp falling from her mouth.

"Take her to the hanger. Now." I growled at Hux.

I sensed Pixel relax, and knew it was not good to leave her without restraints. I waved my hand behind her head, and she crumpled on the floor. Hux gave me a confused look, and shrugged, very unlike me.

"A necessary precaution." I told him.

He carefully put the blaster in his belt, and walked the distance to throw Pixel over his shoulder. He may be a gentleman at times, but he mostly had no regard for the comfort of others.

*****

Pixel's P.O.V

My head pounded as I lay awkwardly in the corner of the white room. My eyes fluttered as I dipped in and out of conciousness.

I thought it would work, but I now realize that I am dealing with a much bigger problem. My end result is no longer anywhere in sight, considering I'm stuck.

At least until Tamani comes.

I knew I could count on her to make it here and get me out before the deadline. She may even get me out in time for one final crack at the job we are supposed to be dealing with.

I let my mind probe out, feeling for any signals via mind waves from Tamani.

It took a few seconds of widening my mind, but I finally sensed her thoughts screaming profanities at me. When her rampage was done, she finally got down to business.

Where are you?

In the hanger. Kylo's a tough cookie.

I sensed a laugh from Tamani before she cursed at almost being caught.

But remember, all it takes is a bit of milk to soften a cookie. I think that given another chance, I can finish what I came here for.

Aren't you lucky I'm here to get you out? Tamani boasted.

Shut up. I mentally slapped her.

Do you know where the hangers are located? She continued, oblivious.

I sent a mental map of the Starkiller base towards her.

She sent a thanks back, and I knew the conversation was over. She had work to do.

I sat myself up slightly, getting comfortable for the long wait ahead.

Added is a picture of Tamani, and how her hair is.
Below is what Tamani wears, and what Pixel wears.

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