"'That college is a long ways away,' he murmured, then grimaced and shook his head, forcing a smile. 'Well, congratulations anyway.' I stopped, pulling on his arm. 'I'm sorry, Ben,' I said. 'I wish you could come with me.'" Modern!AU in which Rey leaves for college for four years and Ben Solo joins a gang-like cult, working his way up and becoming leader of his division. When Rey comes back will she back will be able to break through his icy exterior? Or will she succumb to the dark side of life?

There once lied a castle, that was fit for a king. He once was a happy soul with no worries, until the dark tide caster upon himself turned him into pure evil. Not too far from the castle lived a girl in a village. She was a wonderful girl with a heart made of gold and her talent was listening. She was the embodiment of grace. Be our guest....

Rey has begun her training with Luke and everything is smooth sailing until Kylo Ren decides it's time to teach Rey the proper ways of the force. Rey is pulled into conflict. Kylo wants her to train under him, but Rey will never agree to that. Will Rey's stubbornness be her demise? Can Kylo soften to Rey's wishes? Will the two look past each other's differences?