Chasing Dreams • Reylo AU {ON HOLD}

Chapter 7

Rey wasn't scared of any pirates but she couldn't say the same thing for Finn and his family. They always carried an unsettling look on their faces whenever the word pirates was mentioned. Especially when news about Poe Dameron's capture and torture had gotten out to the nearby kingdoms. He had eventually returned after being presumed dead, his face bloodied and bruised.

She couldn't exactly blame them for being terrified. Finn had helped Poe escape capture on the First Order ship, so life or death situations can make two people very close. According to Haley, Poe is dead.

"Excuse me...Lady Rey? What exactly are you doing?"

"N-nothing! Absolutely nothing...ouch!"

Rey started to crawl out from under the bed, hitting her head in the process.

"Are you okay?"

"Yeah, just fine. What do you need me for?"

"King and Queen Storm need you for some last minute wedding preparations."

"Okay — I'll be there, just let me get into something less messy."

"Okay goodbye Lady Rey."

The door closed softly. Rey managed to get out from under her bed, still clutching the bottle with Ren's note. The warning inscribed in messy cursive. It didn't matter much, the wedding was tomorrow anyway and to her own surprise she wasn't as upset at the possibility of having her marriage being ruined.

•{•}•

It was chilly outside. The sheer beige dress swirled around her, the air sending chills down her spine.

Despite the slight cold it was nice outside. Finally quiet and finally peaceful. Rey finally got the much needed alone time.

"Am I even ready for this?"

She asked the ocean, the waves lapping calmly at her feet.

"What if I'm not? What if I made a mistake in not telling the Storms?"

All she heard was the sound of waves crashing.

"What if Kylo Ren actually attacks?"

"I heard my name."

Surprised, Rey turned around swiftly, coming face to face with none other than Ren himself.

"What are you doing here?"

"I should be asking you the same thing."

"I live here...well not officially until tomorrow..."

"Ah tomorrow, the royal union between Princess Rey of Jakku and Prime Finn Storm. What a shame if it were to be ruined."

"What do you mean?"

"I was wondering..."

He started to circle her.

"How it would be if me and my men massacred everyone at the wedding? Wouldn't that be a good idea?"

"No! Don't hurt them! Please!"

"Then stop the wedding."

"It's not that easy."

"Well that's too bad..."

"Is there anything else I could do?"

"Actually...yes."

"What? Anything!"

"Well you could come with me."

"What?"

"Meet me out here behind the castle tonight at midnight. I'll be waiting Princess."

"But —"

"It's either you or the people."

Closing her eyes, Rey sighed.

"I'll do it."

"Good decision."

Ren smirked under his mask before disappearing into the night.

A/N: I'm so sorry for not updating my books in a while. I've been on a hiatus of some sort but right now I'm trying to get back into updating. Most of my stories are now on hold due to me still trying to readjust. If there's any stories you particularly want me to update, just comment which story or pm me :)