My first songfic! (the Confrontation from Les Miserables) The choice of characters may be strange to some of you, but I think this song works perfectly if only for one line by Javert at the end.
Star Wars Rebels is owned by Disney and Lucasfilm
Les Miserables is owned by Music Theatre International
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(Set up: Ezra and Sabine have crashed their ship following a botched mission. Both are injured, but Sabine got the worst of it (concussion, broken arm, generally what happens if your spaceship crashes. Ezra discovers a nearby settlement with a medical center. As he is loading Sabine onto a still functional speeder, he feels something cold in the air. Knowing what it is, he turns around. Darth Vader is standing before him, lightsaber in hand, ready to be activated.)
Darth Vader
Bridger, at last, we see each other plain.
Young Padawan, you're standing in your grave.
Ezra Bridger
Before you say another word, Vader,
Before you take your blade and strike me down,
Listen to me, there is something I must do.
My dear friend is wounded grievously,
there is help nearby that I can retrieve.
For the Force's sake, three days are all I need.
(Vader ignites lightsaber, Ezra activates his own to defend himself. He knows he cannot win, but he can at least buy time to make a plan. Sabine rises with effort to see what is happening.)
Then I'll surrender, you have my word
My life is yours…
Vader
You must think me mad!
I've hunted Jedi across the years! Their promises are false and cruel.
They are fools, just like you!
(They fight, Vader presses early advantage, forcing Ezra into a defensive retreat. They sing while clashing blades.)
Ezra (Vader)
Believe of me what you will (Men like me can never change)
There is a duty that I'm sworn to do (Men like you can never change)
Vader (Ezra)
No, you little rebel fool (You know nothing of my life!)
Ezra
I just want to help my friend!
Vader (Ezra)
I serve the Dark Side now (You know nothing of the galaxy)
You know not your strength-
Come with me Ezra Bridger! (You would sooner see me dead!)
Ezra (Vader)
But not before I see Sabine is well! (Now the circle is complete!)
Vader
The Jedi Order is nothing now!
Ezra (Vader)
(His anger beginning to grow, Ezra lunges at Vader, putting him on the defensive. Vader is surprised by the boy's sudden burst of power)
I am warning you Vader! (Dare you talk to me of pain?!)
I am stronger than you think! (And the price you had to pay?!)
There is power in me yet! (All are born within the Dark!)
My race is not yet run! (Every man must choose his way!)
Vader (Ezra)
(Regains upper hand, begins to press Ezra back with his overwhelming strength)
You know naught of Darth Vader! (I am warning you Vader!)
He belonged to a slaver! (There is nothing I won't dare!)
I was born with scum like you! (If I have to kill you here!)
I am from the gutter too! (I'll do what must be done!)
(Vader disarms Ezra and prepares to finish him off. Suddenly, a blaster bolt grazes Vader's shoulder, allowing Ezra to break away, jump on the speeder and escape with a barely conscious Sabine, smoking blaster still in hand. Vader does not peruse, content to wait a little longer to capture the young rebel.)
(Cut to Ezra watching over a sleeping Sabine around a campfire, still en route to the town. Vader is looking out of Star Destroyer bridge.)
Ezra
(to Sabine) And this I swear to you tonight…
Vader
(to Ezra) There is no place for you to hide.
Ezra
(to Sabine) …I will watch over you with all my care.
Vader
(to Ezra) Wherever you may hide away…
Ezra
(to Sabine) And I will stand by you till the end.
Ezra and Vader
…I swear to you, I will be there!
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May the Force be with you…Always.