Ben watched her pace in front of him. He and Rey were in the living room waiting for Phasma to show up with the prisoners. Rey was nervous, he knew because her anxiety was filling the whole room it was hard to ignore. But otherwise she kept their bond very much closed. She was hiding things from him, which was fine because now he had things to hide from her as well.

Rey stopped in front of where he was sitting in the big arm chair he claimed as a throne, tugged on the hem of her dress. Ben had her stylist come in early to get Rey ready. He wanted to prove a point to the rebels and to her. She was dressed in a one shoulder black dress that had mesh covered cut outs across her toned tummy, thighs and back but still covering all the important parts. Her make-up was dark making her eyes look lighter and her hair was piled on her head with jewels in it. He was impress with how quickly she had gotten used to walking in high heels. He was sure it was not an easy task, in how tall her shoes were.

She glanced at him from where she stood tugging on the short hem of her dress. His face was hard, his lips were pressed together in a thin line and his eyes darker than normal with dark circles under them. He was observing her, taking in her every move, which only made her more nervous. Rey couldn't let him know what she was planning. Hoping her pacing wasn't giving anything away, she elected to sit down on the couch. His eye fallowed her, she could see a smug smile on his lips that went as quickly as it came. She continued to play with the hem of her dress.

She was worried about Finn and BB-8, she had to find a way to be alone with them. Leia said she was sending Poe to pick them up, she didn't say when but it was going to be soon. Rey might have to hide them for a few days until then. She also needs to get them money, which wouldn't be too hard since she had access to so much of it.

Rey glanced at Kylo, again. He was dressed in all black as usual. She wondered if he owned any other color. His hands were holding tight on the arms of his throne. If he wasn't wearing his gloves she was sure she would see his knuckles turn white from how hard he was holding on. He seemed more tense than usual. Kylo Ren was a pretty tense guy but this morning he seemed more so then Rey had ever seen him.

Rey heard them before she saw them. She heard BB-8 beeping and yelling from the guards. The door opened and in rolled BB-8 with Finn and the Rose girl followed by two Stormtroopers and Captain Phasma. Finn and Rose both had cuffs on their wrists, while poor BB had a restraining bolt on his cute little head. They didn't not see Rey right away. She could feel herself shrinking back in to the couch. She wanted to hide herself away, she didn't want Finn to see her like this.

Phasma lead them down the stairs, all eyes trained on the Supreme Leader. He looked menacing, his dark eyes glaring at the two prisoners. Mostly at Finn, if they were not careful, Ren would kill him on the spot.

"Supreme Leader Ren, Lady Rey," Phasma bows to them. Finally Finn saw her. Surprise, confusion and dismay crossed his face. She looked at her lap, Rey felt shame in front of Finn. Finn who was her first real friend.

"FN-2187, so good to have you back and I see you have a new little girlfriend, rightfully so seeing as your old one is now mine." Kylo reached his hand out for her. She watched out of the corner of her eye as he motioned for her to stand. Rey wanted to be defiant, she didn't want to be Kylo's way of revenge or whatever.

"Rey, darling, don't be rude say hello to our guest." he was patronizing her and them in this moment. Showing her off in a way that would hurt both parties. She turned to Kylo, glaring at him. He knew this was hurting her too. She took his hand standing next to his throne. He rubbed his thumb across the back of her hand.

"Rey? Rey what's going on? What are you doing here! I thought you were with Master Skywalker. Did that monster take you?!" Finn said taking a step toward them reaching out for her as if he was going to take her back.

Kylo beard his teeth at him, growling. One of the guards zapped Finn causing him to drop to his knees. Rey gasp reaching out to him, the Rose girl kicked the guard that zapped Finn on the back of his knee making him fall as well before standing between Rey and Finn.

"Stay away from him, you traitor!" she screamed up at Rey.

Rose was not a very tall girl at all and with Rey in her heels she seemed even shorter. Her body tensed, who was this girl to yell at her. She took a step towards her, holding up her hand to stop the trooper from shocking Rose as well. Rey ran her manicured fingers across the girl's cheek before pulling her hand back and slapping her across face. She could see the tears forming in Rose's eyes and the utter disappointment on Finn's face.

"I don't know who you think you are but I do not believe you were invited into this conversation." Rey says turning and waving her hand for the guards to move her. Kylo was watching her with the corners of his mouth turned up. He was pleased that she was breaking her bond with the traitor by hurting this girl. The rebellion wouldn't trust her after this.

"Hello Finn, so nice to see you again." she says giving him a smile, but her eyes were sad. She didn't want Finn to have to see her like this. Like a monster. She ran her fingers across Finns face before taking her place at Kylo's side again.

"As you can see Rey has chosen the winning side. We have all but crushed the rebellion and soon the rest of the galaxy will be under the power of the First Order." Kylo explains garbing Rey by her hip pulling her down to sit on the arm of his chair.

Rey didn't want to be here. She tried to clear her face of emotions. She tried to clear her mind, hide her anger from Ben.

"You should congratulate us, Finn. Rey has agreed to marry me and be Empress of the galaxy." Kylo mocked. He enjoyed watching the display of emotions that crossed the traitors face. Finn was full of rage and the hate he had for Kylo was clearly shown on his face. He felt Rey's body stiffen. He could feel her anger fill the room.

She was pissed. Her mind quickly thinking of ways to get her friends out of here safely, knowing she could save BB8 better than the other.

She lend her body over towards Kylo, cupping her hand over his ears she whispered her wish to him knowing he would give her this small thing if she sweet talked him. He gave a smirk to the two prisoners kneeling in front of them, using the force he pulled a remote off of Phasma belt, catching it in his hand. Rey placed her hand delicately on his shoulder.

"Rey?" Finn asked his big brown eyes brimming with tears. He wouldn't believe it from Kylo, only Rey.

"Yes it is true. I will being marrying Kylo Ren, Supreme Leader of the Galaxy. He can give me things no one else can. Together we will rule the Galaxy and I will never be alone again. Isn't that wonderful? Why don't you join us? Come back to the First Order Finn, I'm sure we can find a place for you." she gushed trying to show Kylo how happy she was, she wanted to get her way. She knew Finn would never come back, he hated everything about the First Order.

"How could you!? He has killed millions of innocent people, including Han Solo! His own father! He can't be trusted! He doesn't really love you, Rey!" Finn yells getting up off his knees. He wouldn't believe this, Rey would never join Ren let alone marry him!

Kylo stood up, letting go of Rey. She jumped up as quickly as he did. She couldn't let him kill Finn. Kylo stood towering over the ex-trooper, hands balled into fist. Rey took an attentive step forward, placing her hand on the small of his back.

She knew what Finn was saying was partly true. Kylo had killed lots of people including his father, and he couldn't be completely trusted, but she was confident that he loved her, if not love then liked at least.

She slipped her arm around Ben's waist, causing him to wrap his arm around her shoulder, and placed her other hand on his chest.

"You are wrong," she stated, shocking everyone in the room. Ben's wide eyes looked at her. He couldn't be more surprised. "You're wrong. I know that Kylo Ren loves me, and it's not just for my power. We have a special bond through the force. We're connected, He and I, and we know things about each other that even the people closest to us never knew. I can see inside his heart, he is trying to do right by the galaxy and sometimes by trying to do what's right you have to do somethings that are bad."

As the words came out of Rey's mouth she could feel their bond opening. Hundreds of feelings past between them, Rey could see inside his heart that he was good and that the light was trying to shin through.

Ben could clearly see her own feelings as well. Rey loved him, she was standing up for him because she loved him. Feeling she didn't know she had for him rushed out. She trust him, she admired him, and she respected him.

"He's tricking you! Rey it's all lies!" Finn continues to yell. Rey untangles herself from Ben, takes a step toward her friend.

"Finn, Kylo and I understand each other. Join us, we will find something for you, we could still be friends, and you could work for me," she says, one last ditch effort to get her friend back. She knew he wouldn't agree, didn't hurt to try.

"I'd rather die than work for the likes of him again." Finn growls.

"That can easily be arranged," Kylo says stepping in front of Rey, pulling out his saber. She quickly grabbed his arm pulling it back.

"Kylo, please, can we talk about this privately?"

He hooked his saber back onto his belt. Turning to face her, he took both of her hands in his.

"Of course we can sweetheart, let's talk about it over dinner tonight. Phasma. Take the prisoners back to their cells." He tosses over his shoulder. Rey glances quickly at BB8 and back to Ben.

"And leave the droid. It seem the Empress wants it as her little pet." he says handing Rey the remote. She plants a quick kiss on Ben's check.

"Thank you Ben." she say walking past him, Finn, Rose, and the Stormtroopers. She stops, looking over her shoulder at her friend. "Goodbye Finn, I do wish would change your mind. But I'm sure I'll see you again soon." and with that she heads up the stairs with BB8 slowly following her.

Once she and the little droid were shut safely in her room she kicked off her shoes and pried the restraining bolt off of BB's head. Looking down at the little droid she knew he would be useful.

"We have a lot of work to do BB," she sighs, hating how things went this morning but happy that everyone left with all their limbs attached.

The little droid beeped at her, ready to get to work.

Sorry its been so long. ive had some major writers block and the end of the school year hit me full force, and i am now living with a few young girls that requir my attetion. thanks for reading. ill try not to take so long next time. pray to the writing and fanfition gods for no writers block!