The Tipping Point (Kylo Ren X Reader)

Decide

You slept on and off all night, finally sighing and getting up. You pulled on a dress realizing that you would soon have to wear the old ones again or get new ones. You would bring it up to Kylo later. Kylo. You weren't sure what to do about him. Was the moment you had shared last night going to become normal? You shook your head. No. It was a one-time thing. It had been completely stupid of you to put yourself in that position. You would be professional. So what, he had seen your boobs? Big deal. 

You decided the best thing to do was to meditate and push all these thoughts out of your head. You instructed the stormtroopers standing guard outside of your room that you wanted no visitors then closed the door behind you. You went into the hallway and sat cross-legged with your hands clasped together in your lap. You cleared your mind and sought out the present. You urged your mind to travel to Malachor. Your mind obeyed and the planet came into view. Beautiful green grass and blue rivers welcomed you. Warmth filled you even though you were still on the Finalizer. You walked along the grass watching the flowers sway in the wind. As much as you would have liked to stay there forever, your mind was brought back to the ship. You saw Ren standing outside of your chambers, frowning at the stormtroopers.

"I am your Commander! If I want to go in then I will," he ordered, pushing the stormtroopers aside and flaunting into your room. 

Your mind watched him but your body stayed still, pretending not to notice the unwelcome intruder. He observed you for a minute before using the force to lift you up. Your eyes popped open in shock wondering where this burst of rage had come from. He regarded you, helpless, before leaning forward, fire in his eyes.

"You are a guest aboard my ship, eating the food I provide for you, sleeping in a bed because I allow you to," he spat. "I could kick you off right now. So from now on, what I say is final. Do you understand?"

Your blood was boiling. You went to argue back but suddenly the door opened. Ren dropped you and stomped out the door. Isa took his place in front of you, frantic.

"What is it, Isa?" Her face told you that whatever troubled her was not good.

She drew deep breathes, struggling to calm down. "We have a problem," she wheezed. "General Hux has revealed to his allies the true nature of Malachor. He openly encouraged them to visit and... to rob the planet blind."

You weren't necessarily shocked at Huxes behavior but his aggression had not been expected so soon. 

"We have been preparing for this for years, Isa. The women of Malachor are strong and smart. They would never let anyone, especially a man, take over. We will be ok."

Isa hesitated. "My Queen, do you- do you think that Hux is trying to force you into the... marriage?"

You choked. The thought had not crossed your mind until Isa brought it up but you knew it had to be true. 

"Do you think he would stop... If I- If I married...Ren?"

Isa crossed her arms. "I can't say for sure, but if you made him sign a treaty, he would be forced to honor it to appease the other allies."

You pondered her words. Would you actually do this? Actually get married? To save your people? Absolutely.

"I am going to call Adira and discuss this further with her. Thank you, Isa." 

She nodded and exited as you picked up the transmitter, mashing a button and bringing Adira's body to life with a flash of blue.

"We have a problem Adira."

Adira crossed her arms. "What is it, my queen?"

"Hux has encouraged his allies to cripple Malachor. He has told them to rob and possibly kill my people."

Adira pursed her lips. "We knew that the secret of Malachor would one day be found out. I suppose today is that day."

You sucked in a breath, "Isa thinks I should agree to marry Commander Ren in exchange for the safety of Malachor."

Adira nodded grimly. "Given the circumstances, it might be in the best interest of your people for you to marry the Commander."

You sighed, "I can't make this decision right now. Let's give this issue one week. If things get worse, I will address the idea in full."

"Yes, my queen. I will talk to you at the end of the week, then."

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The week flew by in a flash of worry and determination. Kylo Ren had left the finalizer on a trip to meet with a rather disobedient ally and had not yet returned, as far as you knew. You spent your time acquainting yourself with Captain Phasma, a woman you had grown to admire over the past week. She taught you the ins and outs of battle strategy and you were able to offer some helpful battle methods that your warriors on Malachor used. You trusted Phasma would never try to use your own battle tactics against you.

The week had regrettably come to an end. Remembering the promise you had made to Adira, you trudged to your chambers. You sighed heavily, bracing yourself as you turned on the transmitter.  Adira popped to life in front of you.

"What do you know?"

Adira shook her head soberly, "I'm afraid that I have bad news, my queen. We have had an increase in visitors to Malachor. Many of them are men with rotten intentions."

The news hit you like a rock. You had hoped the situation would resolve itself. You nodded gravely. "I guess that my decision has been made for me then."

Adira looked at you sympathetically. "You don't have to do this if you don't want to Your Majesty. We can find another way."

While she tried to be convincing, Adira's tone gave away what you already secretly knew. There was no other way.

"I am prepared to do what I must for my people. I will talk to you soon, Adira."

You exited your room swiftly giving your heart no time to argue with the decision your brain had already made. You walked down the now familiar hallways scaring anyone who came in your path with the intensity of your stare. You had made it your business over the past week to learn your way around the Finalizer and you were now putting it to good use. You found General Hux in the meeting room with Kylo Ren. He had returned. Your heart panicked but it was too late. The decision had already been made. There was no turning back.

Hux and Ren turned to acknowledge your presence and you solemnly uttered the three words that would change your life forever: "I'll do it."