Seven Devils

Chapter 1 The Conquest

Author's Note: Hey babes! Thanks for checking out my fic. As mentioned in the disclaimer posted in the Summary of this work, this will be a very dark story with many potentially triggering events. Please read with care and make sure you practice self-care for your mental and physical health. 🖤CatRen

Chapter TW: violence, invasion, murder, graphic imagery, kidnapping/abduction

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The Night Buzzard slowly descended towards the ground. Under the skilled hands of the pilot Kuruk, it landed with ease. The Knights of Ren, led by their master Kylo Ren, were deployed to squash the last of the revolts on an unnamed planet in the Outer Rim. After the failed attempt by General Hux's stormtroopers, the Knights and Master Ren were sent to clean up the mess. Truthfully, all 7 of them, Ap'lek, Cardo, Kuruk, Ushar, Trudgen, Vicrul, and Kylo Ren, were feeling restless, thirsty for blood, and in need of a good fight.

As the loading ramp released and lowered, it hit the ground with a heavy thud, throwing a cloud of dirt around the back of the ship.

Kylo Ren issued silent orders to his Knights with the Force, giving permission to do what is needed to end this. Tonight.

Taking the full opportunity to slip out in the dust cloud unseen, Ap'lek crept down the ramp and disappeared into the tree line that surrounded the village, scoping out the best plan for attack. Vicrul followed, not far behind Ap'lek, although not as concerned for being discreet.

Ushar and Cardo were more direct in their approach, walking down the ramp and straight into the thick of the fighting.

Trudgen and Kylo Ren went the opposite direction of Ap'lek and Vicrul, corralling any who tried to flee.

Remaining behind to guard the Night Buzzard, Kuruk climbed to his perch and took sight through the scope of his rifle, making easy targets of those below.

Fire and smoke swirled in the air, decreasing visibility drastically. But Ap'lek and Vicrul were highly trained and skilled in combat. The villagers had spent more time sowing fields rather than fighting and it showed. The Knights quickly and easily cut down anyone in their path. Ap'lek's weapon of choice was his Mandalorian Executioner's Ax while Vicrul preferred his scythe blade so that he could be up close and personal with every victim. They made their way through each hut on their way to the center of the village to meet the others.

Ushar and Cardo headed into the most populated area of the fight, cutting down numbers of villagers, men, women, and children alike. Ushar alternated between his war club and thermal detonators. He also enjoyed lingering over the fallen, hearing their cries for mercy only to make their final moments as painful as possible. Cardo quickly cleared the crowd with his arm cannon and set fire to all structures with his flamethrower. He reveled in the destruction he caused, satisfied to leave this planet as a pile of ash in his wake.

Trudgen and Kylo Ren navigated through the terrain, cutting down any who challenged them. Kylo Ren was in search of the village elder, determined to deliver the message personally. Kylo's red lightsaber crackled as he sliced through flesh with ease. Trudgen stayed close to his Master, deftly swinging his enormous vibrocleaver, splitting bodies into pieces. He collected items off of his victims as he went, a trophy of his victory.

Slowly, the Knights and their Master, Kylo Ren, converged on the center of the village. The elder was restrained with hands behind his back, forced to his knees under pressure of Cardo and Ushar on either side of him.

Kylo advanced slowly, noticing two women restrained and wailing behind the male elder. He motioned for Vicrul and Ap'lek to silence them until he was ready to deal with them.

Kneeling to meet the elder face to mask as it were, "You know why we are here," erupted from his vocoder in a tone that would make your every hair stand on edge.

The elder, bravely although stupidly replied, "We will not be forced to serve the First Order. Your power is not recognized here."

A slight chuckled left Kylo's mask as he rose to stand, circling to address his men, "Do you hear that Knights? They don't recognize our power. Maybe we should open their eyes." At that Kylo flexed his fingers again and Ushar pulled out a knife and sliced the elder's neck from ear to ear, hot blood pouring out and clotting with the dirt below their feet.

The two women resumed their wailing at the loss of their leader. Ap'lek slapped the younger one across the face, splitting her lips, blood and spit flying onto the woman next to her. Vicrul squeezed the older woman's neck, silencing the scream before it could escape her throat.

Kylo placed his hands behind his back as he walked over to the two women. "How about you? Do you recognize our power?" He tilted his head, his mask inquisitively flexed towards the younger woman.

She must have been related to the elder because she shared the same idiotic bravery that caused his death. "Fuck. You." she spat, blood and saliva splattering over his mask. She tried fighting against her restraints but Ap'lek was much stronger and easily subdued her.

Kylo wiped his mask with his leather-gloved hand, collecting the blood, spit, ash and dirt and shoved his hand into her face, fingers probing into her mouth to silence her protests. "You'll learn to respect your betters. Take her back to the ship so that we can make an example of her to the rest of the universe. Take her alone." Kylo removed his hand, wiping the mess from his glove on her top before turning to leave.

The younger woman screamed, "get away from us you devils!" as Vicrul crushed the old woman's throat in his hands, her neck bent at an unnatural angle with a sickening crack.

Ap'lek, who enjoyed when captives fought, smacked the younger woman again before yanking her by her hair and dragged her on her ass behind him. Ap'lek proclaimed, "You're right. Hell is empty and all the devils are here." The Captive's hands were bound at her back and she kicked her legs towards any Knight that came close to her. The Knights fell into formation and followed their Master back to the Night Buzzard now that their mission was accomplished.

"Leave no other survivors." At Kylo's command, the remaining force of stormtroopers scattered to flush out and deal with any remaining villagers.

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After Note: Whew! Things are just getting started. Remember to take care of yourself!