A Shot In The Dark // Kylo x Reader

Chapter 22 || Taken

My fingers drummed nervously in my lap as I awaited our decent, so far I have been on two missions, and each took their turn flipping my world upside down.

On a happier note, the command shuttle was a complete upgrade from trooper carrier ships, at least now I got to worry in the comfort of my own tiny room. My body was seated upright on a small cot placed neatly in the corner, instead of endless lines of trooper helmets the sight before me was my own face staring fearfully back through the refection in a mirror.

The overhead lights flickered, signalling we made over the planet Tidion, all I had to do was focus on steadying my breathing as we made our decent. Besides the new flying accommodations not much has changed since travelling as a trooper, my body still hummed with that familiar nervous energy.

Exiting my room I was met with a towering masked figure, he didn't utter a word but I knew to follow his lead. Walking felt strange, I was still getting used to the long cloak trailing behind my body, Kylo had insisted as his apprentice I must look the part - I wasn't shocked to find my new look was extremely similar to his. However, I couldn't deny how bad-ass I appeared and felt donning sith attire, he had hoped it would help me feel more attuned to my new position, and for the most part it worked.

General Hux was waiting impatiently before the closed outer doors of our shuttle, those doors opened as Kylo and I stood before them, we all exited the ship side by side followed by four guards who stayed back to keep watch. 

Immediately I could smell the fresh grass that littered the open field before us, the planet buzzed quietly as if there was technology running through its veins, far in the distance Obdris's castle stood tall and mighty half-shielded by a fog which concealed its base. 

My stomach flipped inside out as we all powerfully made our way towards a group of tall figures in the distance. The various plant life that circled the open field made the area appear calm and serene, but there was a dark energy looming in the air that contrasted the planets beauty. 

Kylo lead us further away from our ship, I could faintly hear an array of footsteps far behind us signaling our fleet of stormtroopers were getting into position. Knowing we had an army trailing behind helped siphon some of the nerves in my core. 

A cool breeze nipped at my face as we all stopped, the figures from before were right in front of my view, it was Obdris and his small army of Orro guards. I had underestimated how tall they would be in person, their long limbs were all covered in armor as they towered over our group of three. 

Obdris stepped forward, smiling devilishly his eyes scanned over us, I inhaled sharply as our gazes met for a moment. 

"Commander Ren, General Hux, thank you for agreeing to this meeting." Obdris's voice was gravely and serpent-like, his body paced over to Kylo. 

Kylo's stance didn't falter under the towering stare of this planets leader, I could sense that he was already bored and wanted this to be over, while I on the other hand was a nervous wreck. 

"Obdris. Let's cut to the chase, name your price and we will discuss." Kylo replied firmly, his voice was modulated through his mask.

"In a rush commander?" Obdris questioned, his eyes shifted to me for a brief second before planting them back on the cloaked figure close beside me, this action caused Kylo to stiffen. 

"No. I'm just growing tired of all your requests, so it is best advised you make this quick." He warned. Even though Kylo stood shorter than the leader before him, you could just tell he held all the power. 

"Leader Obdris, please excuse the commanders forwardness." Hux suddenly chimed in with a fake smile planted on his features, his eyes shot daggers at Kylo as he spoke. "The First Order appreciates your loyalty and is eager to wager an agreement."