You, Butterfly, don't know anything about pain. Kylo Ren's words echo through your mind over and over again, just like when he had told you what he did to Ben. The moment he had called you that, it was as though your brain had momentarily shut down. It had taken you a second to catch up to what had happened. Butterfly. Ben's smile flashes before your eyes like a ghost. What were the odds that Ben had even mentioned you before his death? And why? The only reason he would do such a thing is if Ren had mentioned you in a previous conversation. There was no way he would know you even existed back then. Your lips curve into a small frown. And the commander seemed too stunned when you questioned him, as though you had taken him off-guard for a moment. There were so many questions that you wanted answers to.

"Why won't you listen to me?" You demand, following Ren as he storms towards the door. "I just want answers from you!"

"I've given you several chances for that." He snaps as he whirls around. "If you agree to join me, I can give you whatever you want. I can tell you what you want to know. Show you what you want to see."

You throw your hands in the air dramatically. "I need time. These sort of decisions don't happen overnight. What you're trying to give me is what I ran from in the first place! I don't want any more pain in my life."

Ren gives you a small push backwards. Apparently you were invading his personal bubble despite you being far enough back. "You're going to be in pain forever! I can put an end to your pain. The Dark Side of the Force is offering you a way out and you're blind to it. I can feel the conflict in you... you want to turn now more than ever. I can teach you how to use your pain--your anger--and turn it into something more. Something greater."

You bite your lip as he turns on his heel and heads for the door once more. You needed to say something now. Now was your chance to make him listen. Now was your chance to get him to stay. In a panic you blurt, "if you answer my questions, I'll join you. I-I promise."

Kylo Ren freezes. He turns around slowly. Although you couldn't see his face, you could tell he was thinking. After a few moments of silence, "what do you want to know?"

You put on a brave front. "Why did you kill Ben Solo?"

His sigh sounded strange from within the helmet. "I already told you. His loyalty was questionable and he was holding back. He needed to unlock his potential and he was hesitant about doing so. His death was his final step into doing so."

"How did you know him?"

"I sensed his conflict with the Force. Much like I sense yours now." He replies coldly. "I hunted him down like I did with the rest. His death was quick, if you must now. He didn't... he didn't suffer..."

This wasn't as comforting as you would have hoped. You bite your lip to keep back your tears. "Why did Ben mention me before he died?"

Ren shifts and pauses for a second. "I felt your presence as well. I demanded to know your location and he refused. That was one of the many reasons for his death. Solo wasn't as innocent as you think, girl. His temptations toward the darkness came from an even darker part of him. Is that all you want to know?"

You figured this was as good a time as any to question anything and everything. Now he would be forced to with your loyalty on the line. You hadn't even thought about your words and you were starting to panic a little. You didn't really expect him to agree to your terms, but now it seemed as though you would be a part of the Order after all. You had no reason to fight it anymore. "Why do you wear that ridiculous mask? Now that I know you're not old and shriveled, I'm curious to see how deformed you are."

"You're testing my patience," he snarls. "I wear the mask for several reasons. Reasons you don't need to know of." He brushes past you and your hand shoots out, bravely catching him by the wrist. "Let go of me."

"That's not an answer, Ren." You lift your free hand toward the bottom edge of his mask.

Ren's other hand grabs your wrist tightly, the leather from his gloves burning on your skin. "I told you to call me Commander. And don't ever try to remove my mask again." He leans in, his mask hovering millimeters from your ear. "Or I'll have to punish you."

Shivers roll down your spine. Your breath catches in your throat and for some unknown reason, heat settles between your legs. You shift slightly, trying to calm your slight arousal down. Ren's hand slowly releases your wrist, his fingers brushing the top of your hand almost purposefully. His deep voice rumbles, "is that all?"

You nod stiffly. You were at a sudden loss for words as your curiosity towards the man beneath the mask spikes. There was also confusion towards yourself as to why you had suddenly been so turned on by him.

"If that is all you want to know... we have a lot of work to do. I'll be taking you in as my own apprentice. You are to answer to me and only to me, is that clear?"

"Yes, Commander." Your voice comes out in a whisper.

Ren leaves your quarters without another word. He disappears down the corridor just as the doors slide closed with a soft hiss. You run a hand through your hair and stumble towards your bed, flopping down on the comfortable mattress in defeat. You run your bottom lip through your teeth at the thought of him. His words sent shivers down your spine once more. Thoughts begin to invade your mind and your eyes widen when you recognize what you were feeling. Lust.

~

Kylo Ren storms down the hallway. His clenched fists swing at his sides as he takes his wide, intimidating steps. Beneath his mask, he was sweating. He could feel the sweat dripping down his forehead and drenching his back. He wanted nothing more than to return to his quarters and rip his clothes off. Rip her clothes off. Ren takes a deep, ragged breath at the sudden thought. He had felt her arousal at his words, but he never thought it would have an effect on him. Sure, the girl was a pretty thing, but he had cut himself off from personal desire and pleasure. As a familiar set of double doors comes into view, he silences his thoughts immediately, not wanting his master to hear them.

He pushes the doors open and enters the dark room. His heavy footsteps and flutter of his cloak echo through the massive hall, filling the cold silence. As he approaches a short raised platform, Ren drops to one knee and bows his head. A flickering blue light fills the darkness as a hologram appears on the platform. It was at least fifty feet tall and depicted a man sitting upon a massive throne. Supreme Leader Snoke. Snoke was certainly a frightening sight to see. His skin was pale, wrinkled, and bore twisted battle scars. His face itself was uneven, as though someone had hastily tried to put it back together, and there was a deep divot dragging across the top of his head.

Snoke's voice was rough, cold, and husky as he spoke. "The mighty Kylo Ren. My worthy apprentice. What news do you bring for me this time?"

"The girl has agreed to join the First Order," Ren rises to his feet at once. "With your approval, she will begin her training tomorrow under me."

"Do you think you are prepared to take on this task? You are still an apprentice yourself." His words were said almost mockingly.

He shifts. "Yes, Master. She will be easy to shape and bend. Years of pain and running have made her weak in the Force. Her training will be built from the ground up. We can control her however we want to."

"Then you will begin at once." Snoke narrows his pale eyes at the boy before him. "What is it that I sense in you?"

"Master?" Kylo Ren tenses.

"There is something stirring within you. Emotions. Towards the girl. What is it that I can sense, my apprentice? I sense... lust." He raises an accusing finger.

He explodes immediately. "No! Master, there is nothing you need to be concerned about. It was a simple misunderstanding. I have it all under control, Supreme Leader, you must put your faith in me. I-"

"Silence!" Snoke's voice rumbles. "This is most opportune for us, boy. You may oblige your desires just once and then you will abandon these reckless thoughts. You cannot afford to lose such a valuable ally. Another Force-User might just aid us in seeing the downfall of the Resistance. Remember, Kylo Ren. Just once." Snoke's hologram flickers and disappears.

Ren tries to control his breathing as his master's words repeat in his mind. You may oblige your desires just once. He clenches his jaw at the thought of it. After the events of this evening, he was sure she wouldn't be hesitant about fulfilling his desires, considering her arousal. As he makes his way back to his own quarters, he chuckles softly, my little Butterfly.