Crepuscule Luster

CH. I || Malevolence and Venom

Kylo strode down the halls of Starkiller Base. He had yet again completely destroyed something on the ship.

In his defense, he thought it was better than punching a wall, which General Hux insisted he tried doing or find breathing exercises or something of the sort!

Hux had told the Knight of Ren many times. "Do some breathing exercises, count to ten I don't care just stop breaking my ship!" He's already done at least ten repairs and replacements to his ship in just a week. It was all getting out of hand. Kylo's rage just happened at the most random of times which made the General on edge. He had to keep a closer eye on everything. Every little malfunction was automatically assumed to be from the Commander. It was a bit stressful and it made him have a strong dislike for the Knight.

Kylo could say the same. He wasn't a fan of the General himself. He thought of him as too stuck up and apprehensive. Of course, the General's work is as important as his own but would it kill the man to lighten up? The only words he would ever hear come out of the General's mouth was "Stop damaging my ship." Or something about work. It was slightly irritating and he had to admit it but sometimes, he damaged the ship just to get on Hux's nerves.

He usually wondered if the redhead even realized it. He seemed like a smart guy to realize something like that, right? Hux is a good observer and can interpret his actions. He's smart enough to realize it sooner or later. Kylo Ren could care less if he were confronted about his actions. It was all just a game to him. One full of malevolence and venom.

General Hux was now in the Knight's sight. The bright redheaded man glared at the other. If looks could kill, Kylo Ren would've been murdered. Hux had a cold scowl on his face, bright turquoise irises full of enmity. He was probably angry at the fact that Kylo Ren had practically demolished a computer with his godforsaken saber again!

"Something the matter, General?" Kylo Ren asked. Although his voice under the helmet made him sound like an emotionless Cyborg, Kylo was grinning snarkily. He already knew the answer to the question.

"As a matter of fact, yes." The General responded bitterly. "You've destroyed another computer. I just replaced it last week! If you keep smashing things recklessly with that lightsaber of yours then we won't have enough units of our own to build weapons or armour for my troops!" Hux's brows furrowed together tightly. He was growing tired of the Commander's shenanigans. "Do something more productive then smashing things... Like breathing exercises or something! Just stop breaking my ship." He crossed his arms against his chest tightly. Everything about him just screamed displeasure. It was somewhat amusing to Kylo.

"How many technical difficulties have I made already?" Ren asked kiddingly . A brow raised in slight curiosity but it wasn't like anyone could tell he actually had interest or curiosity in the topic that was being discussed.

"Too many." Hux spat. "Why does it matter to you anyway?" It wasn't like Kylo Ren used the machinery.

Kylo thought for a moment. Dark brows creased ever so slightly under his helmet. "Because, General," the Knight of Ren started. "I feel as though I should care about the damage I cause." Kylo beguiled. He had no concern with the damage really.

"This isn't a game, Commander."

Oh but it was. It was a game to Kylo Ren. A game that might not even end well for the both of them. It was a game of malevolence and venom.