Salvation To My Stars • Kylo Ren [2]

IX

Bellamy's Pov

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I am a natural born leader. I listen more than I speak, but when I do speak it was with the kind of voice that had the intensity to remind people that I was in charge. I am never quick to make a judgement call, it may not seem like it but I always consider every angle first. When it came to my father's tasks, I always push myself to the limits. Supreme Leader Snoke has praised me more than my father, but I knew why. While I was the perfect apprentice, he was the glue that was holding me together.

"General Ren?" L-WYN tapped my shoulder, bringing me out of my thoughts.

"Yes?"

"Lieutenant Elwood has been trying to get ahold of you through your transmission device."

I shake my head, laughing at both Elwood and the silly droid. "I turned it off hours ago, he disrespected me so I'll disrespect his master plan."

"Well, we are nearing Naboo and it would be wise if you could turn it back on so the stormtroopers can contact you if necessary."

"Alright," I bite the inside of my cheek, hating that the piece of junk was right. "I'll be ready to leave within the hour."

L-WYN left without another word, probably leaving to tell Elwood everything I had just said since I was not going to talk to him. I have become so very good at being rude and getting my point across. If Elwood does not realize I am superior to him, his life will become a living hell. My full wrath has not been unleashed and he knows very little about my actual powers. He's foolish and cocky while I'm powerful and careful. You can't have those two different kind of people working together.

I leave my headquarters without looking back and prepare myself for the battle I have been waiting patiently for. I'm followed by a group of troopers that I assume will be accompanying me on the mission. We will land our ship near our base on Naboo and demand a meeting with her majesty or we will open fire on the nearby villages. Naboo is a peaceful planet, they only have police and guards but never an army. After all this time, you'd think they would put one together.

Nalani Trelawney was quite the queen indeed. I've researched each queen of Naboo individually and none compare to Queen Nalani except Padmè Amidala. They've had Sosha Soruna, Neeyutunee, Jamillia, Apailana and Pandora Beau but Nalani has become a worldwide favourite. With all the research I have collected, I have come to admire her so hopefully, this meeting won't end badly.

We land within minutes and I am met by hundreds of stormtroopers camped outside Naboo's capital perimeter. The hazy glow of the stars above me bring a certain interest to my aura and I allow myself to take a glance at the sky before me. I would call them beautiful, but even that wouldn't do justice. This is something you can't describe or point out, it isn't even something you can capture in a photo. You can only know by experience, only seeing them through your eyes will you be able to see the beauty. Stars are just shiny silvery-blue dots in the sky, so why are they so pretty? What makes it different than dots of light shining through little holes on a black paper? I'd never figure it out. Maybe it's the reality of it.

The mystery.

Mysteries excite me and I bask in the warming thought of the Resistance wondering how sweet Bellamy Jane could of become feared throughout the galaxy. I'm your typical good girl gone bad.

"General Ren?" A stormtrooper greets me. "I'm VE-7675 and I'll be escorting you to the palace alongside my men."

"No women?" I glance at the stormtroopers preparing themselves to leave.

"Not on this squad ma'am."

"Pity," I sigh, looking around for a certain silver legend. "I heard Captain Phasma has been leading this search mission, where is she?"

VE-7675 looked around and I felt him panicking. "I am not sure of her exact location."

"Another pity and I've only been here five minutes." I place my hands on my hip and sigh dramatically. "Well, we better get on with it. The Resistance will be here by dawn and I am in no mood for a family reunion."

"Queen Nalani is expecting us."

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The palace was a glimmering gold and turquoise. Massive domes sparkled the reflecting moonlight, causing the palace to shine just a little bit more. The walls cracked with age and the pillars looked about as old as time itself. It was so mysterious and welcoming at the same time, I understand why my great grandmother was so dedicated.

Sequin-silver stars like the scattered embers of a dying fire winked down at me as I entered the palace with my elite of stormtroopers. Nalani Trelawney stands before us, her head held high. Her turquoise dress is shining in the hidden moonlight and her handmaidens keep their distance, standing like stars around the moon. Her light brown hair is done in a unique Nabooian style and she greets us with ease and precaution.

I swoop into a low bow, adoring the uncomfortableness in the room. "An honour to meet you, your majesty."

"I've heard many things about you Isidore Ren but I am afraid all the good things come from a time before you called yourself that," Nalani sighed heavily, offering for me to take a seat. "Join me for a drink so we can settle your needs."

I nod back at my stormtroopers while Nalani does the same to her guards. I follow her into the darkened gardens of the palace lit by nightfall and I am handed a drink by a butler. "I assume you weren't expecting us until a while ago."

"No, I wasn't," Her jaw clenched. "But you are here now and I have no intentions in starting a war that we cannot win."

"Very good your majesty, your best interests are for your people and I respect that," I take a sip of my drink. "We have a simple set of negotiations."

"I hope you'll learn to forgive me if I do not accept these."

I ignore her threat and remain calm. "Allow us to finish what we are searching for and no harm will come to you or your people."

"Is that it?" She raises a heavily powdered eyebrow.

"Yes, that's it."

"Perhaps if you tell me what you are searching for we can hurry this process up," She suggests, attempting to stall more time. I know what she's doing, she's waiting for the Resistance to show up and I love that she doesn't know that I know.

I tap my fingers against my lightsaber and think for awhile. "Mmm, I don't think that's going to happen."

"And why not?"

"The Resistance are on their way," Her face falls and she goes to run but I grab her wrist. "You are now my prisoner your majesty and the Resistance will definitely make a deal in return for your life."

"You are a monster!" She seethed.

"Perhaps," I shrug. "But it's better than being dumb enough to think that I came here unprepared."