Salvation

Chapter 9

Kylo walked towards the ship he and a small amount of troopers were preparing to take for the trip. He was assured that the planet was small and didn't require a large army to appear. Also the people inhabiting the land had no technology or weapons that you couldn't make from a tree or stones. So a handful of blasters and his lightsaber would do fine. If anything he felt more troopers would be needed not to fight off the villagers but to take on Rey. She wasn't properly trained at combat but she was vicious with it. She could possibly take down these troopers even though it would result in getting herself injured as well. She probably wouldn't care.

As he approached the ship, he had to stifle a groan. Though it wouldn't be heard much with his helmet on. But was waiting for him with his usual aggravated smug. He was traveling with them much to Kylo annoyance. But he has been on the planet before and they needed his guidance. Even though Kylo was confident he would be able to find it no problem. But the ginger head insisted. But he also wanted to insure that Kylo didn't slip up. And if he did, he would have no problems skipping along to the supreme leader to tattle tale.

"Everything is ready. If we leave this instant we will arrive in 3 days time." The pilot said before climbing on board.

"3 days on this small space craft?" Hux snarled his lip in disgust.

He's so pretentious.

Kylo walked past him and made his way in a small section of the ship past the troopers that had sat in their rows. Hux took his seat across from him, strapping himself in.

"It's been so long I almost forgot what it was like to take this journey." He remarked.

"Its a wonder you did it in the first place." Kylos mechanical voice spoke.

"The planet itself was useful enough. Their woman birth very strong children. They also caught on quickly when trained. Less pitiful than the other children from rotting places."

"Then they cut your supply."

"We found other ways to get our soldiers. This trip was so tidious anyways. I was glad to be rid of the task."

"I'm sure you'll be welcomed with open arms when they see you." Kylo snorted.

"Maybe that will make this whole thing easier. Maybe they'll remember what happens when they cross me and just spread out and surrender the scavenger. Just take her and leave."

Kylo hated how he referred to Rey. More importantly he couldn't understand why he hated it. Why did he feel this way?

He leaned his head back and pretended to listen to Huxs battle plan idea. He had came up with three different concepts. All of them wouldn't work. She would have put smarted the troopers and possibly even hijack this ship and leave the island and disappear again. The second plan she would definitely kill all of them in seconds. The third he just didn't want to give it a thought.

He was more focused on his feelings about seeing her. He knows she still is furious with him. She would attack him without a second thought. That would be his advantage. The first time they met she attacked out of fear and tried to run. She was afraid and didn't know who or what he was.

"That's what happens when you're being hunted by a creature in a mask" she told him.

Now she knew who he was and what he did. He wanted so bad to erase that image in his mind of her face after seeing him kill his own father.

If I had another chance, I wouldn't have done it...if it meant she wouldn't look at me that way.

Why did this bother him so much? Soon he found himself drifting off. Maybe he'll be lucky and sleep the entire trip. Hell, maybe he'll be lucky and she would just submit and return with them willingly. Only in a perfect world.

They were close. It was in a matter of minutes they would be landing. They had all prepared for the landing but wasn't sure what to expect once they landed. Hux was convince they would back away with fear and they would simply have to just ask for her. But Kylo didn't believe anything could be that simple. Especially when it came to Rey.

The ship started to rock as it pushed through the planet's surface. Everyone bounced aggressively on their seats, their safety straps holding then in place. After a few minutes this shaking steadied and the ship slowed down and began to prepare for a safe landing. They were landing in the open space not far from the village between the woods. It only took about 3 minutes to land but for Kylo, it felt like ages. He felt suffocating under his mask and quickly removed the helmet. The ship landed and the bridge dropped slowly. Everyone rode up, Hux gave his orders. Little by little everyone climbed down not knowing what to expect.

Kylo was the last one to exit the ship. He looked around and saw small little buildings placed in random parts with no clear sections. The ground was a silver gravel and patterns were made as trails that traveled around each hut. He also noticed some children toys that were left outside not very close to a hut. Like someone was playing and had rush away.

Kylo looked around. Silence. Not a soul in site. The troopers spread out searching for signs of anyone roaming about. Kylo started walking through the village, eyeing each hut he passed by. He stopped when one seemed to stand out. It was very small and had an energy that pulsed through it. A familiar energy.

It's hers.

He pushed open the door and stepped inside. There was a small cot with bedsheets twisted about. She wasn't one to make her bed as he always did so. Above her bed there were a ton if little marks. Upon closer inspection, they were tally marks. She had counted her time on this planet. He took a moment to view and count.

Almost 4 months...

There were some baskets on the ground with flowers. Above her bed had drawings he assumed came from the children as gifts to her. He looked over at the dresser and saw her warrior paint spread about with a small box next to them. He opened the box and saw it was empty.

Suddenly he heard cries from men and the sounds of blasters going off. He smiled lightly.

See you soon, Rey.