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Kidnapping
Campfire
Nursed Back to Health
Hypnosis
Rain
Sensory Deprivation
Insomnia
Snowpocalypse
Deal with the Devil
I Can Explain
Cyberpunk AU
The Last Night
Enchanted Forest
Darkest Timeline
Otherwordly
Victorian Era AU
Android Bullshit
The Road Not Taken
Reincarnation
Claustrophobic Horror Setting
Alternate Universe
Tskukumogami
Hades and Persephone
Memory Share
Nonverbal Prompts
Chase
In a Jam
Fight
Trapped

THE RANDOM SCENARIO MEME
- Post your character, name, and series in the subject. Include any preferences as well.
- Go to RNG and enter 1-6 for a scene type, and 1-20 for a scene to play out.
- Have fun!

TYPE OF SCENE.
① Action → Gun fights, bar brawls, fights to the death are all possible scenarios.
② Angst → Characters suffer emotionally or physically from relationships breaking up, death, injury, etc. Hurt and comfort themes are included.
③ Crack → Genderswaps, super powers, sudden compulsions are all possible outcomes.
④ Fluff → Something that is devoid of angst. It's light-hearted and might have the overtone of romance.
⑤ Gen → General fun, things that didn't fit in the other categories.
⑥ Your choice → Think of your own scenario, choose one of the above or make a combo even!

ACTION.

① Zombies → It's the zombie apocalypse, lock and load!
② Bar brawl → You had one too many drinks, said something wrong, and now you're being asked to take it outside.
③ Chase → You're caught in a high speed chase.
④ Gun fight → You're caught in a big shoot-out.
⑤ Fight with a friend → You're fighting with a friend, all out.
⑥ Interrogation → You're being interrogated for some offense you've done.
⑦ Aliens → Aliens are attacking and you're not going to take your probe laying down!
⑧ Final battle → This is it. The battle that will end all the fighting for you. Will you win? Will you get that peace you want?
⑨ Training → You're not actually fighting, just training for the inevitable.
⑩ No hope → You know this fight has no hope. It's not going to end well for anyone involved, but you can't turn away.
⑪ Sneaking in → You're stealing a diamond or sneaking in to kick some bad guy butt, but whatever it is, you have to practice stealth.
⑫ Blue wire → You're faced with a bomb that needs to be disarmed.
⑬ Fight for honour → You've been disgraced or someone you care about has, so it's time to fight for honour.
⑭ Showdown → Time for a cowboy-style showdown. Whoever draws the fastest wins.
⑮ War → You're caught in the middle of a war here. Remember to keep your chin up and keeping fighting.
⑯ Apocalypse → The apocalypse finally happened and now you're left to scavenge and fight for whatever is left.
⑰ Sabotage → It's time to sabotage someone's plan! How is entirely up to you. Do you set up a bomb in their toilet? Do you double cross them at the last minute?
⑱ Big damn hero → You know you have to handle this one alone, so that means disarming or knocking unconscious the person who wants to join you.
⑲ Fight club → You know the rules... you're in an underground fighting ring and you're fighting with all you've got.
⑳ Threaten → You've just been sent here to rough them up a little, threaten them into behaving.

ANGST.

① Injury / illness → Your character has become injured or ill! To what extent is the mun's choice.
② Last moments → You character has been gravely injured and this is their last chance to say their last words.
③ Depression → Your character is depressed, what actions they take is up to the mun.
④ Betrayed → You character has been betrayed by the other. How do they react?
⑤ Tortured → Your character is being tortured and needs rescuing or at least a sympathetic ear to help him through it.
⑥ Jealousy → Your character is feeling jealous and must deal with it, how will they do it?
⑦ Breakup! → This relationship has gone as far as it can, it's time to breakup.
⑧ Broken → For whatever reason, the character is broken, mentally or or physically.
⑨ Fight → You can't even be in the same room as your friend or lover without arguing anymore.
⑩ Lost → You lost the biggest fight of your life and now all you can do is try to pick up the pieces.
⑪ Worst nightmare → Whatever you fear the most is now real or maybe you're just trapped in a dream together, but whatever it is, it feels too real.
⑫ Addicted → You're addicted to something, alcohol, drugs, sex, whatever. It's destroying your life and you can't do anything to stop it.
⑬ Hurt you → You're being forced to hurt someone you love either by betraying them or even being forced to shout things you don't mean. It's for their own good in the end though.
⑭ Separation → You were forced to leave this person for their own safety and while you've been miserable without them, you really didn't mean to run into them again... maybe it was by accident or you were watching them from afar this whole time.
⑮ Becoming a monster → You are slowly changing, becoming a monster: vampire, zombie, demon, something you can't recover from and no-one can help you.
⑯ Frozen → You are entirely helpless, frozen, to stop some kind of disaster.
⑰ Prison → You were very bad and now it's time to pay the price by turning yourself in or maybe the law just finally caught up to you.
⑱ Fear → You're not sure why, but you are suddenly terrified and you can't deal with it. You need help.
⑲ Hated → You are now hated by the person you loved the most.
⑳ Down and out → You're living on the streets, you've hit rock bottom, and you don't know what to do.

CRACK.

① Sexswap → Uh-oh, you're suddenly the opposite sex!
② Forced confessions → No matter what it is and no matter how hard you resist, you're going to be compelled to spill some deep dark secret!
③ Mind-reading → You've suddenly got the ability to read minds!
④ Animal → You're suddenly part animal or transformed into an animal!
⑤ Awkward pick-up lines → You're compelled to use bad pickup lines on whoever is closest!
⑥ Back in School / Graduated → You're suddenly back in school! Or if you were already in it, you've aged and long since graduated!
⑦ Vampires, werewolves, and zombies, oh my! → You're suddenly a vampire, werewolf, or zombie! Maybe even a demon or a devil, whatever creepy crawly you can think of. What do you do now?
⑧ Ghost → You're suddenly a ghost or at least invisible. What are you going to do with this new ability?
⑨ Awkward conversations → So did you just fart or what? Any conversation goes, as long as it's embarrassing and awkward.
⑩ Crossdressing → For whatever reason, you're suddenly dressed in clothes of the opposite sex.
⑪ Suddenly naked → Oops! Your clothes are suddenly gone.
⑫ Suddenly a kid → You're a kid again! Have fun with that second childhood.
⑬ Fortune cookie → You've suddenly received a note with something that will happen in the future, either precise or vague.
⑭ Super power → And suddenly you're like Superman! Any power goes.
⑮ Bodyswap → Somehow you've changed bodies with the other person.
⑯ Back in time → Somehow, you wound up in the past again. Do you try to correct something or just sit and wait for time to jump? Maybe it jumps to various points in your life or maybe you actually think you're back in the day. Have fun, run wild with the idea!
⑰ To the future → Is it everything you've dreamed? Is it horrible? Whatever happens, you're here to witness what happens to you in the future. Either you take the place of your future self or you're just there to watch. Might cause some confusion if people start seeing double though...
⑱ Angels, mermaids, and fairies! → You're not necessary something dark or evil. You're just something different. How do you deal?
⑲ Locked in a closet → For some reason, you're locked up in a closet with someone else. Do you make nice and try to figure your way out or what?
⑳ Finger trap → You're caught in a Chinese finger trap... with somebody else! You can't figure out how to get loose either... have fun with that.

FLUFF.

① Cuddling → For whatever reason, characters feel like being close and cuddling.
② Pillow talk → After the main event, characters are up for some pillow talk.
③ Celebration → Anniversary or some other big event is taking place and characters want to celebrate!
④ Love confession → Someone has finally decided to confess their love and today is the day!
⑤ Appreciation → You feel the need to show appreciation for that person closest to you, even if it's just a pat on the back.
⑥ Apologies → You made a mistake and now it's time to make it up in some way you know the other can't refuse!
⑦ Get back together → Why did you break up again exactly? Whatever the reason, it was a huge mistake and you both know you can work through it.
⑧ Date night → You've planned for a wonderful night together and you can't wait to get it started.
⑨ Family → You've either found out you're pregnant or you've already got that addition to your family.
⑩ Marriage → You're just about to get hitched or maybe you're enjoying your honeymoon. Maybe you've been together for years now! Whatever the case, it's time for that next big step.
⑪ Meeting again → It's time for that happy reunion finally!
⑫ Love at first sight → For whatever reason, you are now insanely in love with the first person you set eyes on.
⑬ Flirtation → You can't resist to do a little bit of harmless flirtation all of a sudden.
⑭ In the snow → Look outside! It's a winter wonderland, so why not go out and play in it?
⑮ Engagement → You've planned it all out and now it's time to finally pop the question.
⑯ Friendly games → You've set up the game station or board games for a friendly competition!
⑰ Gift → Time to give that special someone a gift just because.
⑱ Recovery → You're taking care of someone who's just recovered from some illness or injury.
⑲ Healing → Time to help mend that someone who's been through hell and back.
⑳ Better than ever → You've finally got everything you've ever wanted here. What is your ideal life and who does it include?

GEN.

① Nice meeting you → It's your first time meeting this person! You bumped into each other on the street, in a bar, at work... whatever!
② Drinks → You're out for drinks! Or just chilling at home with some beers. Wherever!
③ Lost → You're lost and you kind of need help finding your way to where you're going. A little help with directions?
④ Costume party → You're at a costume party, both of you are wearing masks. Do you keep the anonymity or take it off and see whose company you've been enjoying?
⑤ Wrong number → Oops, actually you didn't mean to call that person...
⑥ Drunk → You're already drunk! Drunk dialing, stumbling into someone, showing up unexpected... what type of drunk are you anyway? Aggressive, loving, happy? How does the other react?
⑦ Old friends → you haven't seen this person in a long time!
⑧ Rivals → you're suddenly rivals! Or maybe you have been all along...
⑨ Problems → you've got a problem with each other, just got in a huge fight, whatever. Try to work it out!
⑩ What are your intentions... → This person? They're dating a close friend, family member, etc. You need to find out if they're going to hurt them! Or you need to discuss your friend/family's dating choice.
⑪ I saw you → you saw the other person doing something bad and you need to confront them about it.
⑫ Sorry but no → the other person has feelings that you just don't share. They don't necessarily have to be romantic... maybe you just don't agree with their sudden desire to quit their job and start a business making tiny, fuzzy teddy bears.
⑬ My hero → you need to tell this person how much they mean to you. They've been your best friend or your role model your whole life and they need to know.
⑭ Enabler → you're enabling the other (or each other) to do something bad, really bad. Addiction, stealing, killing, or just any other self-destructive behavior.
⑮ Cooking → Time for an impromptu cooking lesson!
⑯ Oh, sure, I remember you... → It's that awkward moment when someone comes up and seems to know you, but you have no idea who they even are!
⑰ Rescue! → One of you was in trouble, but you came to the rescue!
⑱ Boss → One of you works under the other. Is your relationship good? Are you scheming things? Or do you hate each other?
⑲ Perfect crime → You and the other person have just pulled off the perfect crime... or you're planning to! What are you doing? The heist of the century, an assassination?
⑳ Movies → movie night! Maybe it's a sleepover. Whichever the case, it's time to eat a lot and have fun.

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[lostapprentice]

Kylo Ren was glad that the general could see sense—and anyway, he had made it near impossible to refuse, since the two of them arguing with each other wouldn't give the soldiers much confidence. They'd worked together long enough that they could pinpoint the moments when they could take advantage of the other's situation for their own gain.

After receiving the kit and dismissing the soldier, he opened it and took out a few supplies: bandages, a bacta patch, a disposable cloth to clear away the blood, and a couple of things to suture the wound.

"Lie on your side." As tall as the Dark Jedi was, he wasn't going to be able to reach the injury with them both sitting up. "You can think about how the two of us helping each other will lift the troopers' spirits, if it will soothe your injured ego."

[huxceptional]

If it was possible to kill someone through sheer spite, Hux probably would've managed it by now. Honestly, he probably would've done it ten years ago at least. But such power didn't exist for him, so he just lied on the ground as ordered.

"Then you should listen to what I say as well." He grumbled slightly from his position, trying not to think how much his ego was bruised from this action. It was rare for him to be in an undignified state like this, but it was true that they were working together. To some degree, at least. The stormtroopers were probably just glad that Ren wasn't throwing a fit or endangering any of them though.

Setting an example for his men was important to Hux. He wanted to boost morale, it was partially why he made that speech before they used Starkiller's weapon. Although, he didn't want to think too much about it right now, not when its destruction was still fresh on his mind.

It was a huge loss, not only in resources but the soldiers he trained since birth.

[lostapprentice]

"I made the first move," he replied almost casually as he leaned on his elbow to get a better look at the wound, cloth in hand. He winced slightly from his own injuries, which just aggravated the one on his face, but he ignored it. "Your mistake was not making it yourself."

Hux could best him in strategy in many ways, but that didn't mean Ren was incapable of understanding it. He'd learned a fair amount from the general over the past decade or so, simply by watching and listening. It wasn't exactly the sorts of useful skills he'd acquired from Leader Snoke's training, but it was something.

"Next time you should state your demands where others aside from me can hear them. Then, perhaps, I'll listen."

Of course, he expected that the next time Hux had some stupid order for him, they'd be in less of a sorry state, one where the stormtroopers' morale wouldn't matter nearly as much.

He worked carefully at the cut, though it wasn't as if any of his actions would cause much pain unless he went out of his way. Their medkit was thankfully advanced and full enough to have tools that made the healing process much less unpleasant, particularly the gel infused in the gauze he used. Still, the size of the wound meant it would probably sting for a while, even after Ren was done bandaging it.

[huxceptional]

To think that Ren actually outsmarted him in something did nothing to help his injured pride. No, not outsmarting, Hux refused to use that word. But it would do him no good to yell at him right now. He just didn't expect Kylo to actually care about morale of the remaining soldiers that were with them. He didn't otherwise-- so it must be because of the situation they were in now. Interesting to note and it was something to keep in mind for the future.

He didn't claim to know Kylo Ren all that well, but understanding some of the reasons for his actions wouldn't hurt. Easier to get him to do what he wanted for one thing.

So, Hux just stayed quiet, his face stoic throughout the entire time Ren was cleaning his wound. It wasn't painful, so that helped. Of course, even if it was, he refused to show such weakness in front of him and with the other troopers nearby. He had to keep some level of dignity intact.

[lostapprentice]

Ren was always mindful of their limited numbers, which was why, compared to the destruction and threats that came from his outbursts, the casualties were definitely low. It was more of an extension of Snoke's wishes that such was the case rather than his own feelings, but he was nothing if not loyal.

This was just taking it a step further, because the situation called for it. It was simple fact that things would go better if the soldiers were kept in a relatively positive mood.

His work done, Ren sat up with his jaw clenched and wiped his hands of blood. He no longer had any reason to focus on Hux, so he let his eyes wander away, focusing on the smallest of the three moons in this planet's sky. Honestly, the more he distracted himself from the fact that he was stuck on a remote planet with only Hux and troopers for company, the better off they'd all be. The same went for the... other recent events.

[huxceptional]

Once Ren was finished, Hux sat up and proceeded to redress himself. He did a decent job in fixing him up, but the general showed no gratitude for what he had done for him. They barely tolerated each other and thanking Ren would just give more ammunition to look down on him. Probably. Regardless, he didn't need any more complications between them.

He looked up at the sky as well, only briefly appreciating the scenery before his mind quickly went into plans of escaping. Of survival. Resistance wasn't confirmed to be here or not, no details about the inhabitants, no reports of what they could use to leave. He'd have to wait until his scouts returned with information. Hux didn't mind waiting, but it definitely put him on edge. However, any uneasiness or anxiety was well-hidden, as he quietly looked up.

He didn't have anything to say to Ren and he was perfectly fine with letting this silence hang between them.

[lostapprentice]

The only thing that kept Ren near the bonfire was the fact that he was still heavily wounded, and logic told him that he needed rest to heal quickly. He was extremely tempted by the idea of heading out and spending his waiting time far away from the others, as he would in every other circumstance, but that would require a significant amount of walking. Not that he was always the most logical of people, but given the circumstances, this time he decided to play it safe.

Still sorely missing his mask and even the scarf that functioned as his hood, he pulled his gloves back on rather hastily as if they'd provide him some comfort, some kind of shield between himself and the outside. He didn't know how long he could keep his expression schooled into one of indifference with this silence and nothing to do, but he had nothing to say to the general. He just had to be strong. Soon they would be off of this planet, and he would speak to the Supreme Leader. That would help to calm him, make things right again. After all, Hux had said—

Well, perhaps he had something to say to the general after all.

"You said the Supreme Leader mentioned my training," he began, keeping his voice the same volume as before, so the stormtroopers wouldn't get too nosy. "What else... did he say about it?"

[huxceptional]

Hux glanced at Ren from the corner of his eye at the question, his mind wandering to his last encounter with Snoke and the order he gave him. Find Kylo Ren and bring him there. He didn't really tell him much else and Hux didn't care, since Force talk was usually just between him and Ren anyway.

"He said that it was time for you to complete your training." He could only guess what that meant, but Hux figured that he was going to grow even stronger afterward. The Supreme Leader still had plans for Ren, but he wasn't sure what Snoke was going to do to him for his failure at Starkiller base. While he didn't seem too angry before, Hux knew that his life was still not in the clear.

If the Supreme Leader was going to kill him, he'd just have to face it with some level of dignity. Maybe ask for a second chance without looking too pathetic. Better not think about it for now, though.

"Nothing else was mentioned to me." His tone was neutral, none of his own worries visible in his voice.

[lostapprentice]

He hadn't expected Leader Snoke to mention any details to the man, but still, he'd had some hope that he'd give something more than just that. Had Ren disappointed him, and that was why he needed further training? Or was it because he'd proven himself, shown that he was ready for it? It was true that he managed to kill Han Solo, followed through on the test the Supreme Leader had given him, but the light inside him was not destroyed by that act.

Ren took in a sudden breath at the thought, trembling for the briefest of moments almost imperceptibly as his jaw tensed and his fists clenched. But well-aware of being in the presence of others who he could not show weakness to, he stilled himself quickly, staring into the fire with a gaze as intense as the flames reflected in his eyes.

He had to focus. Unlike Hux, he was only so capable of masking his feelings without his actual physical mask, which was largely why he wore it. If he focused on the pain—he only remembered what caused it, the girl and the traitor and the wookiee and involuntarily his mind brought forward memories of when he was a boy, sitting on brown furry shoulders. Of the man who taught his son everything he knew about flying, telling stories of remote regions he visited during his smuggling days. The man who said We miss you moments before Ren pushed him off the walkway to plummet into the shaft below.

His breathing became almost ragged, and his chest felt as if it was about to burst. He didn't know if he could stand it much longer.

[huxceptional]

Although it was subtle, Hux still noticed the slight tremble from Ren, who was sitting only a few feet away from him. That and the fact that his fists were clenched were obvious signs that the Knight was having some sort of existential crisis or something among those lines. He didn't know and he wouldn't care on a regular day, but Hux really didn't want to deal with a Ren that was about throw a tantrum.

For a moment, the general thought that he was able to calm down on his own. There were no other reactions from Ren for a few seconds. But no, guess that would be too easy. He watched as Ren's breathing became uneven and how his face changed into something that was definitely not calm.

Hux really didn't want him to have a fit when they just tried so hard to keep morale up. All that effort to not get mad at Ren would go to waste. He resisted the urge to pinch the bridge of his nose and just looked at him with a serious, but not really mocking expression. It was truly a miracle.

"Ren."

[lostapprentice]

The only apparent response to Hux addressing him was Ren closing his mouth, no longer baring his teeth at whatever inner thoughts he was having. He did not turn his gaze towards the red-haired man nor make any sounds, as it was taking all of the energy he had to stop himself from turning his turmoil and rage upon his allies.

If the general truly had something important to say, he might be able to restrain himself, but if not—he had to leave.

[huxceptional]

It was usually so simple calming down people around him. The stormtroopers, the other officers, they instantly obeyed him when he gave out it order. If he told them to withhold their anger, they would do so without question. But Ren wasn't one of his soldiers, wasn't part of the military at all. He operated under the First Order, but all of his orders were from Snoke himself.

Kylo Ren didn't have to listen to Hux and it frustrated him to no end. Made his perfectly disciplined and ordered world just a bit more chaotic and the general hated it.

But he was going to at least try and get Ren to listen to him. "I was under the impression that you'd be eager to continue your training with the Supreme Leader. Your anger is surprising-- this time, at least."

[lostapprentice]

His training—

Hux was right. His training... that was the important point here. He couldn't let himself get distracted by unnecessary, irrelevant things, feelings that shouldn't exist. If he just ignored them, thought about how much more powerful he would become with Snoke's guidance... yes, it would be fine. He let out a breath through his mouth, a small amount of the tension in his shoulders disappearing. Ren's eyes didn't turn to the general, but they darted about as he thought about the idea.

"I—am," he replied, and it was true, at least on the conscious level. "That isn't the issue. I was simply—preoccupied with how we came to be in this place."

The events of the past week, he was implying without necessarily having to go into detail. If Hux could just continue to distract him, it was possible he'd actually be able to get himself to a relatively calm level. For the time being.

[huxceptional]

Hux highly doubted that was the reason for Ren's loss of composure. But he didn't care enough to dig deeper or demand the truth, not when he was apparently successful in calming him down. He was honestly a little surprised that he managed to do that, but he wasn't going to second guess it either. He wasn't really the type to, anyway.

"The Resistance isn't completely foolish, not after they saw our might destroy the Hosnian system. They're not wasting time in attempting to locate our remaining fleet, aiming to destroy us before we get the chance to recuperate." If Ren wanted to talk about how they came to this planet and the events leading up to it, then that was fine with Hux. Gave him more reason to hear his own voice and rant about the people that he hated. He'd rather talk about strategies and their next course of action than Ren's anger problems any day.

"Our infrastructure and technology is superior, but our numbers are far lower, even with the destruction of the Republic's fleet. Those that cherish the weakness of the Republic, the loyalists, will surely come to their side after the capital's destruction. Both sides have been greatly weakened by the last battle and now it's a rush to crush those that remain." They still had ships and more weapons in the Unknown Regions, but the base's loss was heavy and couldn't be ignored. Hux just needed to utilize what they had before the Resistance could get any further.

[lostapprentice]

A discussion of tactics? It wasn't Ren's forte, but he'd indulge the general for now. It was a good enough distraction.

"They'll be caught up in red tape for a while as they try elect new officials and discuss what's to be done," he replied. "Even if they are fully united by the loss of Hosnian Prime, there will be arguments over how to proceed. The First Order will have no such issue, even if our return is delayed."

It was almost funny how stupid the New Republic and their Senate was. That they refused to listen to General Organa, when it was her hand that essentially rebuilt the government from scratch. He'd always hated politicians, even before he was able to put a reason to it. A single, strong leader was the reason the First Order had been able to grow the way it had. There was no argument to get in the way.

"Their weakness other than their indecision was their lack of knowledge, and I've no doubt that will continue to be the case. They've no charts of the Unknown Regions, no idea of our numbers, our weapons, or where our troops are stationed. They've been made aware of it now, but it will take time before they can remedy that weakness."

He knew Leader Snoke would be able to see the situation for what it was and take decisive action. Starkiller Base was an immense power, but it was one weapon. They had other resources.

[huxceptional]

Well, this was turning out to be better than he expected. Not only was he not angry anymore, but Ren was actually talking tactics with him. Hux wasn't so arrogant that he'd refused to listen to others, so he heard him out before responding.

"The fact that they're so easily thrown into chaos shows how weak the New Republic really is. They aren't disciplined or ready to rule this galaxy and it's because of their inaction that the First Order was able to grow this powerful in the first place." An angry, almost bitter tone finally reached into his voice, showing how he felt about the war he was fighting against them.

"However, resistance pilots are still out there and we are on this planet without any means to escape yet. We will do well to keep that in mind and not make any foolish mistake." The First Order will continue, even if Hux didn't make it back, but he highly preferred to be part of it rather than just wasting away on this planet. Everyone in the First Order should feel that way, honestly.

"And we must not forget that the traitor most likely leaked information to them as well." If Hux ever saw FN-2187 again... "We will defeat the Resistance, but overconfidence will serve no purpose for us right now."

[lostapprentice]

The two of them making it back to the Supreme Leader's side went without saying. The Dark Jedi wouldn't allow anything to get in the way of that, no matter what they encountered here or on the way, regardless of his injuries.

"They won't get much more out of FN-2187," replied Ren, gloved hand gingerly brushing hair out of the burn on his face. "I doubt he's in any state to talk after the injuries I inflicted."

If nothing else, he was satisfied with that part of the battle. To think a stormtrooper would dare to strike him... he'd shown the young man his place, and if he ever woke up he would be sure to remember it. Meanwhile, Ren's arm would heal. It had only been a shallow cut.

[huxceptional]

Hux turned his full attention to him at the comment. He wasn't fully aware of the damage that Ren did to him, but hearing that he gravely injured FN-2187 was definitely pleasing. It a was real shame that he went rogue, Hux heard from Phasma that he was an excellent fighter and surely would've been a good soldier for the First Order. But that possibility couldn't happen, it was too much of a risk to keep him alive.

"How gravely did you injure him?" Hux never got the full report of what happened there, other than the fact that the Scavenger girl managed to defeat Ren in battle. Oh, and Han Solo died, which was definitely a big loss for Resistance. General Organa was probably still mourning him, but that also meant she was most likely going to redouble her efforts in getting rid of the First Order. She was one of the few people on the Republic that Hux did not want to take lightly.

[lostapprentice]

"Far more than I was injured," he replied. "A slash the length of his back, and a deeper one to his shoulder."

Hux had seen the extent of his injuries, seen how he'd been limping from only a lightsaber's graze. He would be able to understand how severe injuries even worse than his would be to a man who wasn't nearly as tolerant of pain (nor Force-sensitive) as Ren was.

Keeping the other details to himself was deliberate; there was only so much he was willing to relay about the sequence of events on his end, as ultimately they weren't that important to the First Order's military. The death of Han Solo, the defeat of FN 2187, his injuries at the hands of the Resistance—these were the only things the general needed to know. The business of the Jedi was for the Supreme Leader's ears only, as far as he was concerned.

[huxceptional]

Hux frowned a little at that; he was expecting a wound far more critical than that. While he didn't doubt the power or strength of a lightsaber, it was still far from the confirmation he was hoping for. FN-2187 had escaped death multiple times and somehow came back to ruin several of his plans. He was a cockroach that needed to be squashed and Hux wouldn't be satisfied until he saw him dead with his own two eyes.

FN-2187 was a broken cog in his well-maintained and organized military. It almost felt like he was making a mockery of Hux's training methods and programs just by his mere existence.

He couldn't hide the scorn that crept into his tone. "But there's still a chance that he survived."

[lostapprentice]

The corner of his mouth twitched, lip curling for a brief moment at the other man's tone of voice. The chance that the former trooper would survive was slim but it existed nonetheless. He'd been a little too preoccupied with other matters to consider finishing off an insignificant irritation important.

"Unfortunately," he replied tersely. "But it will be enough to give us more time. We'll crush the Resistance before he ever has the chance to recover and share any other information."

Ren wouldn't allow something so stupid to get in their way. His voice took on the higher note he used when mocking or questioning Hux, reflecting the failure right back onto the general.

"Though I suppose that depends largely on how well your troops perform. Hopefully none of the others will see fit to follow in his footsteps."

[huxceptional]

Hux didn't like it, but there wasn't much they could do about the traitor now. He grudgingly agreed with Ren that they just needed to wipe out the Resistance before FN-2187 did any more damage by leaking First Order information and secrets. While all of this could've been prevented if Ren just killed him off to begin with, there was no point in bringing that up.

Ren was effective in getting under Hux's skin, anger crossing his expression at both the tone and his words. How dare he question his men, his training methods. It wasn't the first time the Knight had done this, but Hux really didn't want to hear it from him right now.

"I've taken great measures to ensure that other soldiers don't follow the traitor's footsteps." Mostly through more simulations and speeches and reconditioning if even the slight deviation was shown. FN-2187 not only escaped and joined the Resistance, but his actions were like a virus that Hux needed to stamp out before it spread to anyone else in his military. Luckily, Phasma was more than willing to promote loyalty and retrain troops for the First Order.

"I don't need you questioning my ability to control the First Order's military."

[lostapprentice]

"I don't want you questioning my abilities either," he all but hissed in response, a threat barely hidden behind his words. He hadn't missed the look on Hux's face when the troopers helped him aboard the shuttle. It was impossible that the thought hadn't crossed the general's mind—especially with the red streak across Ren's face that doubtless invited it.

"But if we're going to put an end to these sorts of mistakes in the future we're going to have to. I will be returning to my training under the Supreme Leader—I suggest you reexamine your methods as well."

[huxceptional]

Although he loathed to admit it, Hux knew that Ren had a point in his comments. Yes, he upped the training that the stormtroopers were going through, but that wasn't a 100% guarantee for fixing the problem. They tried that before with FN-2187 and he still ended up betraying them in battle.

Perhaps Phasma was correct about having troops experience some combat that wasn't just simulations. Maybe establish that as some sort of standard, a final test. They didn't have the resources to do that, but Hux would figure something out. He had to. Brendol Hux started these training methods and he would make sure that they were still a standard for the First Order.

"I'm taking full responsibility for FN-2187's betrayal-- just as I expect that you'll take responsibility for letting the girl get to Luke Skywalker." There was definitely some mockery in his voice, a slight sneer on his face as he looked at Kylo.

The girl was probably with the last Jedi by now. She had a connection to the Force and a map to Luke Skywalker. There would be no reason for the Resistance to not use Rey's abilities to their advantage.

[lostapprentice]

His jaw tensed as he looked away, back to the fire. He could not deny that the droid's escape was his fault, even if he could not possibly have foreseen the scavenger girl's resistance to his interrogation attempts. To think he'd been so close to everything he'd been looking forward to—even the original saber of Darth Vader had emerged—just for it to squirm out of his grip. He was livid. At the Resistance, at the girl, at himself.

"I will personally make sure the threat of Skywalker is eliminated," he replied, insistent. He had a reputation to uphold—and he intended his title of Jedi Killer to be absolute. He would destroy the last of the Jedi, and in time the girl would see the truth and come to his side, or else die.