Disrupted Future (Kylo Ren/Ben Solo x Original Character)

Maybe Not That Dangerous

Two days later

Hosnian Prime

It was 6:30 a.m. when Sara got up and dressed in her favorite dark blue dress; that day there was going to be an important Senate gathering to vote a bill that would ensure the Resistance would receive more money to continue its opposition to the First Order domination of smaller planets. In the last two days, Sara had had conversations with many Senators whose votes were still unknown, and she'd planted in their minds the idea that they should vote in favor of the Resistance.

She stared at her reflection in the mirror: make up was perfect, her pin with the Alderaan symbol was on her chest, all that remained to be done was her braid. She braided her hair and took another look at herself; satisfied with her looks, she walked to the dining room to have breakfast.

Being alone in the apartment always felt relaxing and oppressing at the same time; she loved the silence but it also reminded her that Ben wasn't there.

She finished breakfast, put her high heels on her feet and her lightsaber in her thigh holster; she was about to leave the apartment when someone knocked on the door. She didn't wait for one of the droids to open it, she opened it herself.

"General Hux." she greeted trying to hide her shock, her mind going straight to her last encounter with Kylo, wondering if he had said anything to the General. "What do I owe the honor of your presence here? Please, come in."

"Thank you, Senator; we've decided to come personally to watch the voting. As small as the Resistance is compared to us, they are an annoying bug that we'd like to see exterminated. So, I hope that today the Senators vote against this absurd bill that would give the rebels more money."

"Yes. I've been talking to the indecisive Senators, but I am not so optimistic about today's results, General."

"Let's hope you're wrong, Senator. Otherwise..."

Before he could finish his sentence, a dark figure appeared by the still open door of the apartment. Kylo wore full attire: gloves, belt, boots, lightsaber on his waist and helmet. Sara looked at him with a smile but her eyes promised a fight, she discreetly touched her saber on her thigh, showing him that she was armed. "Welcome, Mr. Ren." She turned to Hux again. "Will you be staying for lunch?"

"No, Lady Carise and I will enjoy a one-a-one time together after the voting." he smiled, then he noticed she looked ready to leave, "Is this a bad moment?" he tried to be polite.

"No. Not at all. I was on my way out. The Senate gathering starts in less than 30 minutes. Would you like to accompany me?"

"Thank you, but I'll be watching it from Lady Carise's booth," he looked at Kylo. "You?"

"I'll be with Senator Antilles."

"Of course you will." Said Hux leaving the apartment, after bowing his head respectfully at Sara, and closing the door after he left.

Then Sara and Kylo were alone in the apartment. Neither one moved, they just stared at each other, the air thick with tension, a long and heavy silence demanding to be ended.

Kylo removed his helmet and looked around the living room, furrowing his brow.

Sara had had enough of that silent treatment, so she asked: "You haven't told Hux about me. So what are you doing here?"

"Hux said he was coming to see Carise and pay you a visit. I decided to accompany him, it could be dangerous."

"You hate him. Why would you care if he were in danger?"

Kylo made a face as if it pained him to admit the real reason he had gone there. "He said he'd be visiting you." He repeated, trying to make her understand.