AN: Has it truly been almost two years since my last update? I do apologize for the lengthy absence. For those of you who saved this story it must be a nice surprise. Life got in the way awhile back but now I have returned. The new movie is almost upon us so I wanted to breathe some life back into this fic. I have another chapter after this coming soon. Thank you again for reading.

Through gritted teeth she blinked away tears, any sense of just how long her mind had been under this violation had been lost. How quickly this had all transpired was just a blur at this point. Soon enough her vision cleared and there he was again, black tussled locks of hair were dripping with sweat, close enough that a few drops reached her skin. At one point he murmured something inaudible near her ear, taunting her intently and enjoying it. Internally screaming; Rey's entire frame had begun to shake, now with a new resilience it seemed she had found a kind of barrier, he could no longer search her mind. In this darkness, she had found a light, it consumed her, surrounded her entire being. There was a sense that she was now not alone in this plight, an entirely unseen power was helping her find strength.

His brow furrowed deeply, filled with anger and confusion, and yet something else entirely. Kylo had yet to encounter an individual who could resist such amounts of probing. This sort of an experience was a rare find, one which others spend years trying to uncover. Trembling and practically exhausted he tried yet again using his skills of the dark side of the force. Reaching out to her contorted face he did his best attempt to concentrate every ounce of loathing into the assault,...nothing. His hand was mere inches away from her and now it proved impossible to even hold in place. The impenetrable wall that seemed to form so fervently threw him back one final time, his arm came slamming down and he was left perplexed. Expression now blank and less intense he was at a loss, trying to comprehend what has happened.

This new development was not expected to say the least, it could in fact change everything. She was now ever more so valuable to have in his grasp. With such a newfound power, there was the increased possibility of persuading the young woman to join his side. This must be why there was such an overwhelming amount of curiously that surrounded her the minute he had discovered news pertaining to the girl from Jakku. The scavenger will indeed be tested further and now potentially be beneficial to him and also to his master. It was then, that a rather unnerving thought occurred, one which involved Snoke taking her in as an apprentice and casting him aside. Certainly, the thought crossed his mind so how exactly would he share this event with the others? His eyes scanned her over and over, trying to contain the level of adrenaline that was now coursing through every fiber.

Spent from her ordeal she inhaled and exhaled, a part of her essence seeming to escape from each breath, each heave of her rib cage laborious. Refusing to close her eyes she kept him in view, watched him pace back forth in the small chamber. He was cold and calculating, any hint of humanity she might have seen earlier had now dissipated. There was only a menacing demeanor now, an individual who was visibly in shock. A few moments later and the silence was painfully uncomfortable, neither seemed to know what should happen next. Looking down she managed to break her gaze, as soon as she did the door slammed and he was gone. The ambiance inside of the room changed almost instantly, as if clouds parted to make way for the sun. Two minds were racing, both on separate paths without a set destination.

Letting out a sigh she momentarily let her body completely relax, a surge of pain swelled within her forehead soon after. Groaning she once again tugged against the restraints, this time willing herself to picture them releasing. Summing extra stores of energy proved to be a challenge at this time but regardless she pushed harder. Her thoughts were set on setting herself free, her bindings falling open and finding a safe place somewhere within the foreign base. Strands of hair fell lightly against her damp cheek and then, a pop, a crack, the shackles were now vibrating.

Unable to process what was occurring in front of her very eyes she lost her concentration, all movement stopped. The swirls of energy now left as quickly as they had formed. Frustrated she let out a small cry, doing her best to remain calm. It's as if she had prepared for this her entire life and was just now realizing how close it had been all along. This was an ability she knew existed since childhood, it frightened and excited her. If she could have this effect on an inanimate object, what sort of influence could she have on a human being? Growing up she had both heard and read about the amazing abilities that the force allowed its users. There were hundreds, thousands of recorded techniques. This inquiry filled her mind as she promptly began to plan her next plausible method of escaping.

Heavy footfall filled the halls, troopers nearby knew to clear the way, some acknowledging him with a nod, others preferring to keep to themselves. Kylo's rage was well known to those around him, he was almost at a boiling point and it emanated throughout the area. His jet black cloak whisked around from an open corridor when he found himself isolated and near the bridge which lead to Snoke's communication chamber. With clenched fists, he grabbed tightly onto the steel bar, peering over into an abyss of various tunnels and data centers. The moment he reveals what has been discovered with the girl Snoke will certainly want to set a meeting with her and possibly attempt to interrogate further. He had managed to hold back with her but now it is out of his control, no one will be as lenient after this.

The woman will most definitely not survive an encounter with him should introductions not go smoothly. She has an outspoken and confident fire about her, even with solely a glance there is a rebellious aura. If not careful, a single set of words could set him off, especially following the refusal to join their plight; she'd undoubtedly be eliminated. Perhaps that would be for the best. His inner feelings were now proving to be conflicting, unwelcome and against his views. Unsurprisingly the presence of his master now in fact filled the base, most likely due to this string of events. It is apparent to him now that he will have to devise a way to have the girl left in his care. No interference from his master or from General Hux for that matter is necessary. It will be primarily for observation and eventually, considering her level of power; training. Looking back and across the bridge towards the hall where she resided he took a breath, ready for this new endeavor.