AN: I have to admit, that after watching the trailers numerous times I cannot help but pair these two together. It is hard to explain but they emit a perfect dynamic. It may turn out that they are indeed related once the film is released but until then, let's just have our fun. Hope you enjoy the read.

Her heart was racing like an overheated engine...the palpitations of the internal organ threatening to burst straight through her chest. The mist and dense fog left from an earlier storm mingled between the vast foliage, playing tricks with her mind. This was meant to be a simple task but had now escalated to a fight for her life. She had covered what felt like miles, unsure of where exactly she was headed and far too hesitant to look back. This shouldn't have happened, how could everything fall apart so quickly? Was it too much to ask for a normal life? Ever since the incident on Jakku her very existence had signaled off a series of chain reactions. They had continued to trace her every move because of it.

After what felt like hours the inner wall finally presented itself; her lungs were ready to give out entirely. To avoid the danger of losing consciousness altogether she reluctantly allowed herself to rest. An opening in the thick brush provided a chance to fall quietly in a heap behind a large tree for coverage. Mouth gasping for air she attempted to process everything. The particular location soon looked as if it were spinning wildly. The shadow she had witnessed, that ominous mask...how long did she have?

The next moments played out as if they were frozen in time, leaves plummeted to the forest floor...a beautiful scene in contrast to the current situation. This may be the last adventure, the final daydream. Anger suddenly rose in her very being; she despised feeling weak and alone. They had traveled so far and had nearly uncovered answers that would ultimately ease her mind. Answers pertaining to not only the past, but to the future as well.

In the distance the sound of rustling grass invaded the silence. That man, he had found her. It had not been even ten minutes, all of the running, pointless.

Doing her best to not to make any hint of noise she twisted her neck around the base of the trunk to see a cloaked figure. Pacing through the path she had unintentionally made he scanned the surroundings, like an animal hunting its prey. She watched him carefully.

Without warning a bright red blade was ignited from its hilt. Cascading sparks erupted in every direction, a terrifying weapon unlike any other. A deep scarlet hue illuminated the darkness. The makeshift helmet covering his face resembled those of Sith Lords past, the ones she had researched. Is this the true leader of the First Order? Not able to look any longer she tucked back away and did her best to remain calm.

Her fear gave her location out like a beacon. He was drawn to it, fed from it. Stepping gracefully over fallen twigs and branches the first words were exchanged.

"Do not hide from me girl. There is no reason to." His voice was formidable and low, slightly magnified by the metal plate covering his mouth.

In her mind she scoffed. There was no way in hell she would be willing to surrender. She had spent months running from them; this was not the time to be captured. Not today.

Footsteps drew nearer, painfully close. Each one sending off a vibration that sent chills up her spine. That was it, no other options left but to run. There was a risk she would be cut down in the process but it was one that needed to be taken. If there was any chance that her family could find her, she had to survive this ordeal. She felt for the blaster concealed at her side. An element of surprise, that's all she needed.

Now.

Leaping up and turning to face him she swiftly drew the blaster while moving backwards. He lunged, with such inhuman speed that she could feel the air rush towards her. She had been in tough spots before, had fought off plenty of thugs but this, nothing prepared her for this. Terrified she fired, over and over, all perfect shots.

It was useless; his blade deflected all of them. What made it worse was that he made it appear so effortless. Panicked she ran as fast as her legs would allow.

"Child's play..." He muttered to himself.

The fabric of his cloak whipped about erratically as he carved his way into the rough terrain, leaping in bounds as if controlling gravity itself. He was practically at her heels, brimming with excitement; the thrill of the chase. Her body was screaming at her to stop, to surrender...she did her best to ignore the pain. Flashbacks of her most precious memories came to her, almost as if to mock the plight at hand.

Suddenly her right foot buckled on a fallen branch, twisting. Letting out a shrill cry she collapsed and plummeted limply on her side. Gritting teeth she promptly assessed the damage, reaching down she applied pressure to her ankle and hissed. Damaged nerves set forth waves of irritation throughout the leg. This was it, she was done for. Grimacing she braced herself for the worst.

As if on cue and without warning she immediately saw an intense glow flood her vision. Eyes darting to find the source they hurriedly locked onto his red blade. It consisted of an energy just as fierce as the man who wielded it. The warmth radiated off of her skin, a bit too close for comfort. Shaking with terror she was utterly immobile and unable to react.

Underneath the mask he smiled. Finally, he had captured the elusive woman they had been searching for. The anticipation at what was to follow was almost too much for him to contain. It would not be long until her companions sent out various methods to search for her. It mattered little to him, once she was safely delivered to the base there would be no turning back. He would pry from her all of the information he needed.

Guiding the saber with utmost precision he held it to her throat, making a point that escaping was now deemed unwise.

"I've been waiting for this moment for a long time...Rey." The tone was distant yet intrigued, hinting at his true demeanor.

Still shaking uncontrollably she was simply at a loss. 'How in the world does he know my name?!' Just as she was about to voice her question and face her attacker she felt a sharp pain at the base of her neck. Reaching behind was almost impossible as her arms became awkwardly heavy. Dizziness and then...acute drowsiness. Had it all been one extravagant nightmare...the kind experienced when she was young?

Darkness.