REYLO | A Tale of Two Lost Stars

23 | FAILURE

"Unlearn what you have learned..."
-Yoda

"Rey!" Ben shouted. But she was gone. He stood up fast, his heart racing. He sensed a disturbance in the Force, and it compelled him to walk to the window. He looked outside and didn't see the Resistance Fleet, but instead a world that looked familiar to him. His hands balled into fists, and his throat tightened as he feared what might happen...because Rey was on that world.

This was Draven's doing, that was obvious. But why would he betray him? What did he have to gain from this? Ben wanted answers, and he was going to kill for it. With a heavy stride he left his quarters to bring an end to Draven's treacherous ways.

He made his way to the bridge where General Hux, was giving orders.

"What's the meaning of this?" Ben demanded.

"It seems the Supreme Leader doesn't trust you enough with such a task," Hux retorted, sharply. "Captain Phasma will handle this."

Ben was angry, and resentful as he turned around to go to Snoke's throne room. He didn't hide his emotions as he stood before the Supreme Leader with Draven standing by the throne. He glared at both of them, his chest heaving in anger.

"Don't be so surprised my apprentice," said Snoke. "Draven told me everything. And this couldn't wait any longer. Time is of the essence...Rey will join us."

Ben sucked in a breath, as he felt a sense of defeat swell over him. This isn't what he wanted. With dread he asked, "What of the Resistance?"

"The Dreadnaught will obliterate that fleet," Snoke sneered. "And with Rey by our side, there will be no hope for another rebellion...and the galaxy will be ours." He leaned forward and eyed Ben intently. "Do you not think she will join us? Is she a threat after all?"

Steadily Ben spoke, "She will join us...or she will die." 

Snoke leaned back in his throne, pleased, "See to it that our guests arrive unharmed. I will very much like to see the death of Skywalker myself."

"Yes Supreme Leader," Ben bowed and left the throne room.

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Rey ran out into the rainy night, and could see a First Order ship breaking through the clouds. They were here. They found them. But how? Who...

Then his name popped into her mind.

Draven.