Desert Rose - A Reylo Fan Fiction

Tipping The Scales

Author's Note: Sorry for the other delay in updating! I was determined to update two stories at once, which held me back slightly. Hope you enjoy! ♡

*artwork used does not belong to me*

A brief rapping at the door startled Kylo awake. He lifted his head, momentarily unsure if he was hearing things. The knock occurred again, a little more sharply this time.

He breathed a heavy sigh and untangled himself from Rey's still sleeping form. He swiftly picked up his trousers off the floor and hastily fastened them around his waist. He shuffled quickly to the door, grumbling.

He expected to see Hux but instead was surprised by Phasma, dressed in her armor. She wore an unpleasant and sleep deprived look on her face.

"Urgh." She said, making at face at him. "Can't you put on a shirt?" She hissed.

Kylo glared.

"Do you know what time it is? What is it?" He hissed back, ignoring her request.

"The General has requested your immediate presence. There's been a development overnight." She reported softly.

Kylo quickly glanced over his shoulder at the bed.

"And what of Rey?" He asked Phasma.

"He specifically requested YOUR presence." Phasma replied, sounding annoyed. Kylo turned back to Phasma.

"All right, give me a minute to get changed."

Phasma gave him a short nod and the door shut.

Kylo switched on the refresher light, bathing the suite in a soft glow of light, dim enough to not wake Rey. He dressed himself as quietly as he could. He sat on the edge of the bed, sliding on and buckling his boots.

Rey lightly stirred.

"Kylo?" She mumbled. She rubbed at her eyes. "What's going on?" She asked him.

He stood up and walked around to her side of the bed.

"It's nothing. I'll be right back. Go back to sleep honey." He said, leaning down and brushing some hair out of her face and kissing her forehead.

"Mmmhmm." Rey hummed as she nodded sleepily. She laid her head back down and drew the covers up to her chin.

Kylo exited the room where Phasma still waited for him. They began a brisk walk towards the elevator.

"So what happened." Kylo asked Phasma.

"A Resistance ship was tracked to the Ileenium system following a supply run. We've already sent a shuttle to scout the area."

"I see." Kylo said as they entered the elevator.

"General Hux has arranged a meeting with Supreme Leader Snoke." She told him.

"This early? Lovely." Kylo replied sarcastically.

"You know..." Phasma said, shifting the blaster she held. "Since we're seeing the General today, I was thinking about suggesting some modifications for the base to him."

"Oh really?" Kylo said, intrigued. "Do you think we need a fifth ventral cannon?" He asked.

"I was thinking more along the lines... Soundproof walls." Phasma said, turning her head and giving Kylo a VERY pointed look. Kylo went red in the face, a hand balling into a fist at his side.

"Have you forgotten you're not the only two people on that floor?" She asked him.

His mouth popped open like a fish out of water.