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Kylo and I lied together on the bed, fully-clothed, bodies curled into one another, our minds connected together. We were one another, bounded as we were meant to be. However, I knew we could not stay this way forever. Plans had to be set into motion, it was time for me to continue the prophecy like he wanted. I slowly opened my eyes and tilted my head up looking at his calm face as he stared down at me with blank, calm eyes.

"What is it?" he asked lowly and I slowly sat up from him. Already he looked worried as he sat up as well.

"I must return to Ai." I said, and he looked almost confused by my words, already stuttering some type of sentence that would deny me but I raised my hands. "I need to claim my rightful title and become what I am supposed to become. My blood is at its peak due to everything that has happened. I must go back." He shook his head at my words and leaned back.

"We have already been planning to go back to your planet at the right time and that time isn't now." he said, and I just tilted my head looking at him with soft eyes.

"Kylo to win this war you need my armies." I said.

"I DON'T NEED YOUR HELP!" he snapped and huffed some before shaking his head and pointing at the ground. "I just got you back and I will not have you leave my side… not again. You will stay here on this base."

The air in the room changed, it was thick and tensions were officially high again. We both knew what this would mean if he did let me go. I would have to take control and I could never leave my planet as is law for the royal family unless there were royal meetings to attend with allies. I slid from the bed and walked around it staring up at him as he frowned at me. I let my hands come up and gently rest on his cheeks.

"I don't do this to part from you Kylo. I do this because it is what must be done. Your mother… and father have escaped with their rebels. What is stopping them from asking for help from my people. They could say or do anything to convince my parents that you have hurt me." I replied. He scoffed.

"Your parents will stick by the prophecy. They know you and I were meant to be together. They would not dare raise arms against me." he said and I nodded.

"Then let me go to them so that things can fall into place and you can have your victory." I said and he tilted his head glaring more.

"You cannot leave this base. When the time comes we will go to Ai together and continue the prophecy." he said. Now I grew annoyed.

"Why are you so against me leaving, you kidnapped me from my home and told me I would be doing all these things to help you win and rule the galaxy, and now that things are falling into place, you hold back!" I said confused looking at his face more intently. He looked withdrawn now and looked away hiding the emotion in his eyes. My eyes widened. "Are you doubting all of this?" He turned away walking toward the window.

"Do not speak of what you don't understand." he said and now I moved up to him sliding between him and the window taking his face in my hands.

"Kylo talk to me, it's okay. It is just us here." I said softly. But he took my hands and placed them at my side.

"There is no room for doubt on the dark side. There is only power." he said. I heard his tone, but I also watched his eyes as he spoke and they did not match.

"Your feelings for me contradict your need to use me to win this war, because I could die in the process." I said out loud, and now his entire face fell at my words and I knew that's what he was thinking. I sighed some and in that moment it was clear to us both that he was now doubting much and if he is doubting then maybe this is a sign that we should leave this place.

"No." he growled and I looked up at him as I realized he was in my thoughts. He moved from me and frowned now. "We are not betraying the Supreme Lord, cast any thought of that from your mind!"

"Kylo, you can leave with me right now. You and I." I said taking his hand our bond intensifying now. "You could come to my planet and have the throne as well. Everyone would bow to us, our children will rule for years to come."

"I don't just want your planet or its allies. I want it all." he growled as he pressed his forehead into mine his lips inches from mine. "Yes I am afraid to lose you, but I cannot turn back." I stared into his eyes for a moment and I just closed my eyes giving in for a moment.

There was a knock on the door and it opened. Hux was standing there.

"Commander, the Supreme Lord wishes to see the girl and I am to escort her." he said. Kylo whipped his head at Hux.

"No. I will take her." he said.

"Stop being difficult. He does not wish to feel your presence at this moment." Hux snapped.

"Don't forget I can make you stop breathing." he threatened. I was annoyed by them both at this point.

"Enough." I snapped now causing both men to look at me. I shook my head.

"I know where to go, I will not be escorted by either of you. I will go myself and return by myself." I said glancing up at Kylo who frowned some but looked away not protesting. I merely turned and moved from the room with my head held high. I wanted to be alone so I could think without worrying too much of Kylo being in my head. So he worries just enough that he doesn't want me involved in this plan even if it could help him win. But he wants to prove to his supreme lord that he can win all on his own. I huffed. He doesn't get to take me prisoner, make me grow feelings for him, and then change up the game because of his feelings. I paused some and realized I was preparing to change the game because of my own feelings. I sighed feeling utter guilt, but I couldn't stop now. Even though it is our destiny to rule, I knew my time to rule was now.

I needed to be home with my people. My body craved it and yearned for my home world.

"And you feel everyone is depriving you of your power." I hear Snoke reply as I looked up and realized I was back in the dark den looking up at the hologram of him. "Ah Lady Ansara, I am overjoyed that you have returned to us, your family."

I sneered mildly at his words and he frowned some.

"Oh that's right, your family is on Ai." he said. I bowed my head at him.

"Lord Snoke, I am happy to be back in your presence, but you know what is happening as well as I do. So if you will allow me the knowledge and permission to ask, what is our next step?" I asked. He chuckled lowly.

"Our next step is to find the remaining rebel forces and finish them. Once they are dead, you and Commander Ren will go to your home world and take power there. Your allies along with my allies will make us unstoppable." he said and stared up at him for a moment stunned.

"The remaining my lord?" I asked and he nodded.

"Yes, your disappearance gave a perfect pathway to lead Commander Ren down. With our weapon we have destroyed the Republic. There is only the small group of resistance that Organa leads. Once they are gone, you will rule." he said in a scaly tone and I just stared at him for a moment. I nodded.

"I understand my lord." I replied. "I will do as I am told." He leaned back in his hologram throne and nodded.

"Excellent. Go my young one. Prepare yourself for your new life." he said and before I could respond the hologram was gone. I stared at where his form just was at the moment before turning and exiting the den. I was not a fool. I will not sit around and wait for them to decide when I take my rule. I suddenly stopped as white flashes appeared quickly in my mind. The images are coming and going so quickly I could hardly see what was happening. But who I saw was Finn and Han Solo… and my parents. My eyes widened now as the lights faded. Clever Leia. They were going to go to my parents seeking help to fight against the First Order. That's right, they think I am dead. But will my parents aid them in striking back? If they agree, then see that I am alive they will quickly turn on Leia and her rebels and could most likely wipe them out. So many outcomes to what is going to happen. I could not wait any longer, I had to get off this base and get to Ai. But I could not get off this base alone. I paused in my movements and thought of what I was going to do next. I moved down the hall with light speed, trying not to cause attention to myself. When I finally came upon the familiar doors, I was not sure what to think of it being unguarded. But I stepped up to the doors, clicked the buttons and the doors slid open.

I stepped inside and they closed behind me and I walked up to the prisoner strapped down to the table. She stared at me with hard, defiant eyes.

"I'll make this simple. You help me get off this ship and I will take you to Finn and your friends." I explained. Her eyes widened some at my words and I just stood there awaiting her answer. I knew it would seem like I was hurting Kylo, but I had to do this. With my ancestral blood activated I needed to be with my people. I needed to sit upon my throne and decide for my people once and for all whose side I was on.

Normal POV

Finn just stared out the window into space as Han guided the small ship they were given. With coordinates set for Ai, the ship was on auto pilot. Han could sense that Finn was upset and he knew why.

"Kid, don't look to down." he said and Finn just looked at him.

"How am I supposed to look? Ansara's gone and we're about to go to her parents and say what, "sorry your daughter is dead, but oh yeah could you help us stop an evil tyrant which means going into a war you really don't have to go into?" We sound like major assholes using Ansara as a pawn to win this war." he explained. Han frowned at Finn.

"Like it or not kid she was born a pawn. The second her prophecy was told, she was going to be used for either good or bad. That's it, we don't like it but that's what happened, for both her and my son. Hell if somehow she is dead, then maybe she can have peace." he said. Finn winced some and looked away feeling selfish before catching Han's words.

"Wait… somehow? You mean she isn't dead?" he asked and Han shrugged and threw his arms up.

"Of course she isn't dead. She's weak right now probably still passed out on D'Qar regaining her strength. Either that, she's dead, or my son got to her and if that's even a possibility then we have to get to Ai soon before they think of going there too." he explained. Chewie gave a low groan and shook his head. Han patted his shoulder.

"I know, we're getting to old for this." he teased. Finn just sighed and looked away feeling overwhelmed.

"But how did she survive that blast?" he asked.

"Her body goes into a coma, her blood keeping her alive enough so she can rest and regain her strength. It's her blood." he said.

"What all can… Ancestral Blood do, how did it even come into existence?" Finn asked. Han stared off into space some before looking at Finn.

"Thousands of years ago on planet Ai, lived intelligent beings known as the Osupa people. They were very a very smart civilization which was constantly evolving doing their best to make themselves a fierce warrior race. They also wanted to make sure the power they had from their creation was used only amongst themselves to keep their people safe. And they did this with their technology and science and constant building of cities and empires. But they also kept things strictly within their blood lines. Not necessarily siblings marrying, but cousins. With their medicines and years of continuous evolution, their blood managed to purify itself. The Osupa noticed some of their children managed to form connections with the wildest of creatures as babies, that the weather changed on days that an Osupa woman went into labor, the planet itself was welcoming a being above all." he explained and Finn just sat there string in awe.

"King Titus, her father, said Ancestral blood can do many things. But if focused correctly, it's the only thing that emits power strong enough to fight back against the force. When a baby is born with dormant Ancestral blood, they form a bond with life forms, anything with blood or energy like in planets, adolescent things. Creatures smell them and their scents mimic that creature making them want to protect said child. As the body matures, so does the blood. An Osupa can physically control any creature with blood, they can remove the blood from the body or create healing properties. But they also become stronger and faster physically and mentally. Creatures can kill for them, even planets like we just saw on D'Qar, and since Ansara is a woman, she can continue to pass down the blood with anyone she chooses." he said. Finn's eyes intensified on Han.

"And with Kylo Ren being force sensitive… together they'd be unstoppable and if she were to have a kid by him…" Han nodded slowly.

"There would truly be no hope for us all. That is why the Osupa Empire never feels the need to go to war or pick sides between warring empires, it does not endanger or benefit their blood line. With their forces enough they are powerful, but with one person holding Ancestral blood, they are not threatened by anything." he replied.

Finn looked from Han and out into space now and sighed taking in everything he has heard. He had no idea how important and dangerous the princess is.

"Wherever she is, I hope I see her again. But if this is the only way to get Rey back, we gotta do it." he said. Han nodded.

"And we will." Han promised. The ship began to prepare to go into hyper drive and in seconds, it disappeared.

To Be Continued…