"Rey, I did not call you and Kylo here to speak about the tests he sent me." Maz shut the door and looked at the woman laying on the table. 

Sitting up, Rey glanced at her confused. "What do you mean?" 

"I sent for you to see if you were a proper match." She smiled. Looking at something on her holopad, she pushed on Rey's should to make her lay out straight. "But I see now that this is not some fantasy, you truly are mates." 

A whirring noise surrounded the room, and Rey began to shift uncomfortably. 

"I do believe your condition can be reversed." Maz smiled. "It will take time and it will take effort on your part, but I do believe it is achievable." 

The probe whirled around Rey's slight body, and it beeped as it finished its test. "The data will show in a moment." Maz promised.

"It was that quick?" 

"Yes my dear. It is possible that your condition is not too serious." Maz smiled once more. Gently she grasped Rey's hand. "My dear, you have found your mate, but it will take time for the galaxy to become accustom to it." 

"I realize." 

"A child will complicate things." 

"I know." Rey put her head down. 

Lifting it back up, Maz ran her finger down her cheek, "but you and Kylo are strong. You will do well." 

A knock sounded from outside the door. "Rey?" Kylo's proud voice sounded timid through the doors. 

"Come in." Maz answered. 

The broad shoulders, raven hair, and muscular frame  of the Emperor entered the room. His handsome features were screwed in concern. His normally calm and proud face was drawn tight with pain and agony.

 Beautiful. 

Deadly. 

Alpha. 

Rey felt her stomach flutter as her mate strode toward her and Maz. "Is everything alright?" He turned to the elderly woman.

"She is in perfect health, thanks to you." Maz hopped down from her stool and walked to the holopad on the wall. "I will write a medical note to take back to your castle. The resident doctor there will know what to give you for your 'problem'." 

"Thank you, Maz." Rey sat on the table. "I do appreciate it." 

"Anytime my dear." 

"Maz may I speak to you outside?" Kylo gestured toward the door. "Rey, darling, get dressed and meet us out there." 

"Alright." She nodded and Kylo ushered the older woman out the door. 

"Yes Ben?" Maz turned to Kylo.

"Do not use that name." Kylo glared at her. 

"I am sorry. Yes Kylo?" 

"Better." He nodded toward the room. "Can she...?"

"Yes. She is able." The eyes that have seen thousands of years pierce his soul. "Before a child is granted to you, I suggest that you make a serious effort to restore order to the universe. It would not be wise to bring offspring into your lives yet. She is in grave danger already being an Omega in a world that is filled with Alphas," she paused, "as well as the fact that the resistance is ready to kill you both for taking her." 

"You've seen them?" 

"FN 2187 came to me. He wanted to speak of how to get her back. I was tempted to hold him here for when you came," Kylo let out a low and deep growl, "but I thought better of it. She is in good hands with you." Maz lowered her voice. "But, he is looking. Fortunately for you he is a mere Beta. He can not smell her, only your scent on her." 

Straightening, Kylo smirked. "I see." 

The sounds of a shuttle approaching made the two stiffen. "Is that one of yours?" 

"I had no one come to escort us. The Troops await my commands. It is not mine." 

"Then we have company." Maz hustled to the window. "Oh no." She whispered. A fighter jet set down outside of the castle and Finn jumped out. "Kylo find Rey and go. NOW!" 

Whisking from the room, he strode to collect what was his. "Rey!" The words stung even his own ears. Stumbling from the changing area, she was instantly caught in his arms. 

"What is happening?" Her eyes were blown wide with fright. "Ky?" 

"We need to go. Now." Kylo motioned for the death troopers to flank them, and they ran out of the manor. "FN 2187 has been searching for you, my love." 

"Finn." She whimpered, lifeless in her alpha's arms. "Do not harm him!" 

"I will do nothing unless it is to protect you." His eyes flashed dangerously. 

"REY!" A voice and a shout sounded from behind them. "REY!" 

"GO!" Kylo barked, as they and the troops ran into the shuttle. The doors slammed shut and the pilots looked to their commander for aid on what to do. "Get out of here." 

Laying his mate down gently, he moved to the front. "Kill anyone who tries to stop us." They nodded, and the shuttle lifted from the ground. 

"Ky?" Rey sat up confused. He immediately ran to her. "Why did we leave?" She moved to sit in his lap and began to play with his hair. 

"He came to take you from me my love." Kylo preened under his mates adoration. "I had to protect you, my empress." Nodding, she smiled. "Now sleep my darling." 

Yawning, she allowed him to hold her close to his chest. Standing, he cradled the small woman close. 

His. 

His mine whirled with the extreme pride of his mate. Asleep in his arms, she had no clue the absolute spell she had put him under. 

"Emperor Ren." 

"Yes." He turned. 

"We have arrived."

"Alert the troops, I require full detail to enter." 

"Yes, my lord." the captain clicked his heels and turned to make the announcement. 

"Rey, we are home." He whispered longingly into her hair. "I love you." 

The shuttle landed gently, and the doors pressed open. Storming from the interior, Ren made his way towards the grand castle with only one thought on his mine. Kill those who tried to take her from him. She was his. He pushed into their quarters and set her gently on the large bed. Planting a kiss to her lips, he smiled and strode from the room. He had to do something before he could join her for the evening. He had to ensure she was safe. 

His.

And he would protect her at all costs. Even at the lives of her 'friends.' 

"General Hux." Barking at the red head, he channeled his anger. The poor general scrambled to stand straight and bow at the same time. Ignoring his little show, Kylo continued. "Find me the coordinates of the rebel scum. When you do, I hear of it. It is time to show them the true power of the Empire."