Reylo AUs

Masquerade Masks

Character A has recently been crowned as the new ruler of their country, and they're throwing a masquerade ball to celebrate. With all of the guests in fancy outfits and masks, Character A is able to slip away from the crowds of people and take a stroll through the empty gardens, which is where they meet Character B. Character B is an assassin that's been hired to kill Character A. Arriving at the ball in formal attire, Character B follows Character A out to the garden, saying that they want to make sure that Character A is feeling okay. Character B had planned on this being an easy beginners assignment - with the mask covering their face, they're practically anonymous - but as Character A begins to open up about their apprehensions about taking the throne, Character B isn't sure that they can go through with killing Character A (sorry the prompt is so long)

Kylo Ren had recently been crowned ruler of his country and it didn't feel as good as he hoped. He didn't feel much different than he did previous days where he was just prince. Today was the masquerade ball, celebrating the fact that he was now king. His parents have had him fitted in an extravagant costume as well as a matching mask.

His parents were trilled. They had hoped he would find a queen to rule by his side, Kylo wasn't so sure. His heart had never been set on finding love.

••{•}••

People. Lots and lots of people. They were all dressed like him: in lavish costumes and decorative masks. Great amounts of people often overwhelmed him so he decided to take a stroll in the garden to clear his mind.

He could finally get some peace.

••{•}••

Rey held the hidden knife in her hands. Tonight was the night where she would kill Kylo Ren. She had been sent to assassinate the new ruler. It was going to be easy, with a mask covering her face, no one would recognize her.

She watched as Ren exited the main hall quickly and quietly. Rey walked after him and they meet in the gardens.

"Are you okay?"

••{•}••

Kylo turned around sharply to catch eyes with a girl. She wore a long gold dress followed by a gold mask. He couldn't really see what she looked like apart from her small frame and chestnut colored hair,

"I'm fine. Just go back inside."

"Are you sure?"

Kylo was surprised. No one had ever asked him if he was sure of something. Whenever he told others he was perfectly fine they believed it without a second thought. Why wasn't she like that?

"No I'm actually not..." Kylo sighed sitting down at one of the benches, his shoulders slumped in defeat.

••{•}••

Rey looked at the defeated Ren in disbelief. She didn't expect him to be the type that prefers to be alone. She sighed as she sat besides him. Rey held the knife behind her back, ready to strike.

"It's just that...I'm not so sure I'd make a good ruler..."

"Why?'

"My parents are Leia Organa and Han Solo I have a lot to live up to. It's like I'm stuck under their shadow. I want to make a difference, I really do, but can I really when everyone just compares me to them?" Ren sighed before slumping back down.

At this point Rey didn't know what to do anymore. Suddenly she didn't have much of a desire to stab him. She played around with the knife nervously.

"I think you will make an amazing leader!" Rey smiles, a real one.

"Thank you but I'm just not sure..."

Ren got up from the bench and started to walk away. Rey ran to catch up with his long strides.

"You'll do fine." Rey placed her hand on his arm.

••{•}••

Kylo looked at the girl before he asked her the question he wanted to know the answer to the most.

"Who are you?"

Rey sighed in defeat, she couldn't kill him, "I'm Rey Kenobi and...I have to go."

Kylo watched as she ran off, he saw that she had dropped something as she was running.

"Wait you forgot something!" Kylo called out but she was already gone.

He looked down to see what it was, it was a knife.

••{•}••

Rey continued to run until she came to the far end of the castle. She couldn't bear to see Ren, she was supposed to kill him but she couldn't.

"Rey! Rey!"

She turned sharply as she heard her voice being called in the distance. It was Kylo again, she reached for her knife. Except it wasn't there. She must've dropped it.

Oh no

"Rey!"

Rey watched as Kylo ran up to her, with her knife in his hand. She turned to face him.

"What's this?"

He was holding up the knife.

"Uh..."

He continued to wait for her answer.

"You know what? I'll just tell you the truth...I was sent here to kill you but I couldn't. I just couldn't! Now that you know I guess there is no need for this anymore."

Rey pulled off her mask and let it fall to the ground.

••{•}••

Kylo nearly gasped at who he saw in front of him. Rey Kenobi was just a girl. She had a tan complexion that was covered in small freckles, her eyes were a hazel color, and her hair was wavy and chestnut brown. She looked young.

"So you're the one who's trying to kill me? Huh? You know I could have you arrested right? Or possibly killed?"

"I know -" Rey held out her wrists, "call your guards and take me. Tell them I was the girl that couldn't."

"Rey you could put your wrists down, I won't do it."

"Why?"

"I don't know."

••{•}••

Rey as confused. Why was he letting her off the hook? She tried to kill him!

"Well Kylo - I'm going to leave, you spared my life and I am grateful. But I best be going, things to do, places to see."

Rey smiled at him before walking away.

"Rey wait -" she turned around to face him.

"Will we see each other again?"

"I believe so. Something tells me our paths will cross again soon."

Then she was gone.

Authors Note: should I make a prt 2 to this? I honestly want to know.