Salvation

Chapter 23

Kylo had gotten up extra early that morning. Rey was still tangled in his arms, so there was no way to get up without fully waking her. He attempted to be as slowly and gently as he could, succeeding as he lifted her head then moved out of the bed, lowering her head back on the pillow.

He started for the door when her voice stopped him. "You're leaving?"

He walked back over and at at the edge of her bed. "Yeah, I have to be away for a few hours today. I was gonna leave a note, I didn't want to wake you."

"I remembered you mentioning you would be away today."

"Yeah, but I'll leave some meal bars on the counter. I'm leaving enough for today and tomorrow morning so don't go eating them in one shot, you'll upset your stomach. And do not climb the counter." He said sternly.

"What if someone comes in?"

"No one will. You won't be bothered. Just relax, go in the training room if you want. Read some books. I'll be back tomorrow. Now go back to sleep." He leaned forward and kissed her head.

As he started for the door he paused and turned back to her. "And Rey, if something is wrong, reach out to me. It may hurt a little but if you're successful, I may hear you and I'll try to hurry back."

She smiled lightly at him and he turned and left her. Her eyes closed slowly and she drifted back to sleep.

Kylo was fully dressed, minus his helmet which he hasn't been wearing much lately. He marched into the hangar towards the ship he would be aboard. As the pilot started to board Kylo stopped him.

"Stay on Huxs ship. I'll fly this." It wasn't large wear an army was needed but it was a decent size and he did enjoy piloting. He didn't get to do it that often.

"Yes sir!" The pilot said and rushed over to the larger ship that would hold Hux and several more troopers. 

Ten troopers made their way towards him and Kylo halted them, letting five on board and sending the other five away. If he had none, he knew he would raise too many questions.

Hux walked into the hangar straight to his own ship, giving orders immediately. Kylo didn't want to wait for Hux to come over for more unnessecary comments and so he climbed on board, sitting in the pilots seat preparing for flight.

He was full of nerves. He wasn't prepared for what he would do or say when he saw her. All he could think about was he didn't want Hux or anyone else attacking at her.

Hux watched Kylos ship leave. He grinned as he gave his commands to his second in command.

"If there is any sign of trouble within the next 8 hours, contact me. If Kylo Ren turns back, contact me. Only within 8 hours. Got it?" He ordered.

"Yes General."

Hux smiled as he turned to leave the hangar, gestering for some troopers to follow him close behind.

He headed straight into the control room of the base. As he walked in, one engineer was looking at security footage and two others were in front of a panel, waiting for him.

"Is the lock off?" Hux asked.

"It took some time but you should be able to access the quarters now." One of the engineers replied.

"What about the ventilation?"

"They're open. We slipped in the fumes 10 minutes ago. Well shut it in another 10. It'll be enough to fill the space and cause an effect on the girl. You should be cleared to enter then."