Before reading. This is RE-MAKE of my original Rebels fanfic: No Longer Alone.

There are going to be quite a few changes, corrections and the chapters may even be a little longer than you remember (If you've read the original!)

So, here's the first chapter! Hope you all enjoy!

Star Wars Rebels

A Darker Path

Chapter 1

The two crisp white glowing moons slowly began to rise on the calm and quite planet of Lothal as a young silent padawan walked slowly along the hills of its grassy landscapes. The glow from the moons reflecting from the ocean of wavy grass as he walked through them. The warm wind blew gently in his hair as he walked, his arms folded tightly over each other with his head lowered slightly; his face was full of frustration but amongst it there also lingered a hint of distress hiding underneath it. Ezra Bridger; was a young fifteen year old padawan learning to become a Jedi, he would train for hours on end training with his master, but more so than anyone on his small crew, he knew how to aggravate the man, and this time, he managed to do so more than usual. Kanan Jarrus was his master; a cowboy Jedi who cares for his crew and had a warm heart, but knew how to be strict when it came to training his apprentice. He had been training Ezra to learn how to focus, to keep his mind clear from distractions and things that could mess with his head; but the padawan couldn't focus, his mind was clouded with memoires of his past, memories of a long time before he joined the ghost crew, before he became a rebel; the heart wrenching day his parents were taken from him, the day he was abandoned, the day… he became an orphan. The padawan had tried to reason with his master but the Jedi was too persistent on getting Ezra to focus, leading to the boy getting stressed and storm away onto the ghost. After that he thought it best to just sneak away, have some time to himself without Zeb, Chopper, Hera or even Sabine try to pick in on him.

Ezra looked up from the wavy grass to the feeling of many beings moving around not too far in front of him; he wasn't that strong in the ways of the force just yet, but he knew when he felt people; heck, he'd been doing it for eight years straight without realizing. He stared at the glistening lights of capital city, shining brightly into the sky above it mixing with the colours of the moon and stars. It was defiantly a sight that he once enjoyed from his tower. He sighed before he slowly began to walk toward it.

Apon reaching the city, Ezra noticed the sheer amount of storm troopers dotted around; but it was nothing Ezra couldn't handle. He snuck into a small alley, past stalls with yelling people trying to sell there different kinds of fruits; but Ezra didn't stop, he kept walking until coming to a small and empty street. It was darker than most, it had been deserted ever since he could remember… and for good reason. He approached a building centred right in the middle of the small street; glancing up, Ezra stared at the imperial markings labelled everywhere on the walls. He lowered his head and dropped his arms, he opened his fist and revealed the key card to the very building he stood in front of. He stepped a foot toward it, sliding the card on the small damaged lock causing the door to suddenly jolt open, but only a fraction. The teen put the card into his jacket pocket then pulled the doors apart just enough so he could slip inside, straight after entering he ceiled the door back up keeping himself secure from the city outside. He turned around to face the living area of the home. Without changing his focus from the room itself, his hand slowly moved toward the wall behind him beside the door, he flicked on a small light and within moments it flickered on, shining ever so dimly in the once to be home. He looked around the house before stepping toward the old sofa with a small lilac stool placed in front of it. He bent down pushing it back away from a small hole leading to a basement. He moved his hands from the stool, brushing the dust onto his legs bent in front of him. He pushed himself up straight before walking around to the ladder and quickly descended into the small room below. He peered around the dark area, soon able to make out the table and few chairs in the darkness. He walked toward it sitting on the chair closest to the ladder leaning tiredly onto the table peering at the small trace of light at it shone from the room above. He sighed and turned his head away looking straight into the emptiness of the wall.

Meanwhile, back with the rest of the crew, Kanan paced just in front of the large cargo ship. His hands were folded as he frowned staring angrily at the ground. Hera was leaning on the side of the ghost watching the Jedi's movement. She sighed under her breath before pushing of from the metal hull and stepping down the ramp onto the soft and dark ground of Lothal

"Kanan" She called. The Jedi didn't stop

The Twi'lek huffed as she walked closer to the Jedi, she stopped just before he managed to walk away again; grabbing his arm snapping his attention to her "Go and speak to him"

Kanan dropped his arms, rolling his eyes as he did so "And what makes you think he'll talk? He's been quite ever since we stopped training"

"Because he will. You know full well something was bothering him dear, and I know you can get it out of him" Hera said with a comforting smile. Kanan looked at her before turning away, sighing as he dropped his hands "Maybe I was too rough on him…"

Hera continued to smile, taking the warm hand of the Jedi "Maybe" Kanan glanced to her "But you've always been just as tough. Talk to him Kanan, find out why he's been struggling"

Kanan sighed his usual sigh and looked onto the ghost "Alright" He moved away from Hera letting her hand slip from his own. He walked up the ramp before Hera's voice stopped his pace "Go slow Kanan, if something is bothering Ezra… try to be gentle…"

Kanan replied with a small nod then proceeded to continue to walk up the ramp. He climbed the ladder and walked through the cockpit to the door to Zeb and Ezra's cabin. He took a deep breath before knocking

"Ezra?" There was no response "Ezra you in there?" Kanan waited for a few moments before he pressed the button beside the door frame causing the door to instantly slide open. Once opened, he stepped a foot forward, looking around the small room "Kid?" He asked seeing the lack of the young member. He blankly looked around the room before the sound of another sliding door behind him made him jump slightly. He swung around to the sight of their second youngest member; Sabine standing at the frame of her door. She looked up at him folding her arms as she rose a brow, Kanan made quick work of speaking before she could "Have you seen Ezra?"

Sabine dropped her dark blue eye brows "No… I thought he was training with you"

Kanan's arm reached for the back of his neck before he peered over his shoulder "He was…"

"Heh, the kid got mad" Came a gruff voice in the direction of the common room. The two turned and saw as Zeb approached them from the galley, Chopper at his heels. "Kanan was over working him ONCE again"

Sabine chuckled and looked up at the Lasot as he stopped beside her crossing his large arms "Doesn't surprise me"

The two shared a similar laugh before Kanan rolled his eyes before stopping the two's laughter "Have either of you seen Ezra?"

Sabine turned back to Kanan "He passed me earlier heading into his cabin" She said pointing to the room Kanan stood in. The Jedi flattened his eyes "That doesn't help"

"I saw him head back toward the cockpit not that long ago" Zeb explained "Chopper had this stupid prank planned for him, but he was gone when he got there" He kicked Chopper gently in the back. The droid agreed with a wave of his small metal arm. Kanan rose a brow before stepping out from the cabin and glancing down to cockpit. He didn't hesitate to walk down into it quickly followed by the other three members. They stepped into the cockpit, Hera glanced around from the pilot's chair where she had not long placed herself "Well?" She asked looking at Kanan's face becoming significantly destressed. She didn't really expect a simple answer.

"Did Ezra come through here?" Kanan asked looking toward the Twi'lek "Not now… I mean… Earlier, after he came back onto the ship" Hera lowered one brow "I'm not sure… I left the cockpit for a while as I had some other matters to tend to…" She noticed the slight worry dawn in Kanan's expression "Why?"

"Saw the kid come through here not long ago" Zeb pointed out gathering Hera's attention to him "After he left our cabin that is" He pointed over his shoulder gesturing the small hall of rooms. Hera frowned as she pushed herself up "Sabine, go and check the cargo hold and the other small rooms, he could have gone there. Zeb, check the roof"

The two nodded proceeded to exit the cockpit to look for their youngest member; but the look on Kanan's face told Hera all of what she needed to know.

"Kanan?" She asked seeing the Jedi was paying no attention to what was going on around him. Kanan turned at the women's words; looking down at Hera swiftly. It took a while for Kanan to make out the words he wanted: "He's not here Hera… not here… not close by. Hera, I can't even feel him" Hera's heart sank slightly, though, she frowned; Ezra should know better than to run of this late with imperials scouting around; and to make it worse; Ezra was one of their main targets. She looked out of the large window showing the darkness of Lothal. But Ezra did no better… so if he ran off… it was for a good reason. The two remained silent until the other three members of their crew appeared in the door way "Well, we looked everywhere" Zeb said, his voice less loud and jokey than before "Kid's not aboard- or on the roof" He scratched his neck as Sabine spoke from beside him "You don't think he would run of… to the capital I mean"

Hera and Kanan exchanged nervous glances before Hera perked up "Hold on" She said quickly

She grabbed her comlink and straight away clicked it on "Spectre 6?"

Everyone took a step forward as silence was heard through the com, not even static. Hera frowned "Spectre 6 come in" Nothing.

Zeb groaned "Standing around here isn't going to get us anywhere" Hera and Kanan looked at him

"He's right" Sabine said "Our best bet is to head out and look for him…"

Hera looked up to Kanan, he glanced at her before folding his arms and looking at the girl

"I can't sense Ezra… so he's not close to the Ghost. We'll head into the capital, we'll look for him there"

The other three nodded while Chopper gave a small salute with his metal hand. "We'll go on the phantom, it's quicker; and the sooner we find Ezra the better" Hera instructed

Sabine and Zeb replied with a nod and straight away turned and walked from the cockpit toward the common room. Kanan and Hera looked at Chopper who about to follow "Chopper" Hera called stopping the droids pace; he turned at the women's call "Stay here. In case Ezra comes back"

The droid groaned at the Twi'leks instruction watching as she walked toward him "We won't be gone long… Contact us if Ezra comes back alright?"

Chopper once again replied with an irritated groan, but wheeled back toward the front of the cockpit anyway. Hera and Kanan took that as a yes so they left the cockpit and walked toward the phantom.

Hera, Kanan, Zeb and Sabine all flew on the small shuttle toward capital city. Hera landed the phantom outside out the city making sure there were no storm troopers or agents poking around. Just as the ship touched the ground, the door at the back opened and Kanan stepped out having another sharp look for any storm troopers. Sabine, Zeb and Hera soon excited beside him.

"Alright…" He said turning to them "To make sure we don't draw to much attention, we split up" "How will that attract less attention?" Zeb asked folding his arms as he rose a brow.

"No no… he's got a point" Hera said as she stopped looking around "If we're a big group we'll be far too obvious… I'll stay with Kanan" She looked up at the Jedi to make sure he was on board "You two can stay together and search the lower part of the city" She turned and looked at the city behind her "If you find Ezra, contact me and Kanan on either of our com's. We'll rendezvous back here so we can get back to the ghost" Zeb opened his mouth to reply but was stopped by the girl beside him "You got it" She said sliding on her helmet. She slipped past Zeb dragging his arm with her to make him turn. After seeing the two walk away Kanan looked down to Hera "Where'd we start?" He asked, she looked up at him "I was hoping you could tell me"

Kanan raised a brow "If we were going to do it that way there was no point in splitting us up" He saw the flat expression the Twi'lek gave him "…Alright" He took a deep breath before beginning to try and sense the presence of his padawan, he frowned as he reached out further, he had to be somewhere… then he felt it. His eyes snapped open and he glanced into the large city "He's in there" "Alright…" Hera said crossing her arms as if she already knew that much "But where exactly?" Kanan looked down to her "I've got some idea"

With that the Jedi sprang of toward the busy streets, Hera was quick to follow; not questioning where Kanan was leading her. They ran for what felt like hours when Kanan finally skidded to a hault; looking and frowning down a small and empty road "What?" Hera asked noticing the expression on the Jedi's face. Kanan didn't answer, he began to slowly walk down the road soon showing a familiar building them and their fellow four members visited a little while ago. She didn't even need to question Kanan's choice of coming here. The two of them walked to the door; they both pulled it open revealing the dimly lit inside. They stepped in, closing the door behind them; once in, Kanan looked around slowly trying to sense his padawans location; then he stopped at the hole to the basement, there was no light coming up from the small room, but he could still sense Ezra. He stepped toward it Hera watched as he stopped at the ladder, he looked down into the darkness beneath him "Stay here" He muttered without looking up to the women, knowing she was obviously watching. Hera opened her mouth to protest, but stopped herself. She watched as he climbed down the ladder to the once lived in basement.

Kanan stepped off from the ladder, he turned and straight away saw the bright eyes of his padawan staring at him from across the small room "Ezra…" He said with a relived sigh, glad to know of all things his padawan was unharmed and safe. But there was no reply from the boy, he just turned his head away; looking down to the table he sat at. Kanan stared before he began to walk toward the boy, he walked around the table and sat on the opposite side to Ezra, straight away he saw the boy's com sitting where the kid was staring, he had obviously heard there call a little while ago "You're supposed to answer that" He said, a hint of sarcasm in his voice. Ezra once again remained silent. Kanan stared at his padawan before he leant forward slightly "Ezra you're not-"He was cut off by Ezra as he turned rapidly toward him

"I'm sorry I ran off okay Kanan?" He said with a frown as if he knew Kanan was on the verge of scolding him "But being there with you… with Hera… with everyone doesn't make anything better" He finished talking, and straight away widened his eyes at letting something slip out. He turned away from his master again lowering his head and stared at the ground. Kanan stared for a moment before he spoke "Make what better?"

Ezra quickly tried to think of a way to cover up what he had said; he pushed himself up and began to walk toward the ladder "Nothing" He lied without turning to face his teacher. Kanan frowned slightly, he gathered himself up and briskly moved toward the small padawan, grabbing his arm stopping his pace "Ezra" He said calmly noticing the boy was trying his hardest to avoid eye contact in every way "You can speak to me."

Ezra frowned through his bangs then pulled his arm away; he looked up at Kanan showing his damp eyes "No I can't, Kanan" He said highly emphasizing the last part. Kanan watched, his mouth slightly ajar as the boy stared back before he shook his head and began to move back toward the ladder. With a frown Kanan grabbed Ezra once again, stopping him from stepping onto the ladder, he didn't seem like he wanted to talk, but Kanan could see that something was up, something more so than ever before. He had to find out what. "Ezra." He said strictly. This was enough to get Ezra to turn, the way he spoke; it was similar to how his father would address him before he got into trouble. He stared blankly at his teacher as he bent down to his level, but the look he was giving him; it didn't look like one that was about to yell, he wanted to know. No. He needed to know… Ezra gave up

"My parents…"

Kanan continued to look at the boy he knew at the mention of his parents that this wasn't a good thing; Ezra very rarely talked about his parents… the Jedi remained silent making sure Ezra didn't feel interrupted. It took a few moments until Ezra spoke again "Today…" He swallowed and shut his eyes tightly "Today was the day my parents were taken… the day I was on my own"

Kanan stared at Ezra, he could see how much this bit into the boy, and he didn't blame him. The anniversary of the day his padawan became an orphan… the day everything was taken from him, when he was forced to live on the streets for all that time. He understood how much it pained Ezra to just say it, and to think he'd balled all that up inside him for the whole day, dealing with Zeb and Choppers teasing… and his strict training. He sighed to himself before he warmly placed a hand on his padawans shoulder. Ezra opened his eyes at the warm touch noticing that his master seemed to look a lot different than he did a few seconds before.

"I'm sorry Ezra…" Kanan said quietly. He didn't blame the boy for keeping this a secret, he never liked to speak about his mum and dad. He only ever heard him occasionally talking to Sabine about them, about the happy things; the things that made him smile. He narrowed his brows in the opposite directions as he pushed himself up to his own height. He removed his hand from the boy's shoulder who proceeded to fold his arms, continuing to face down and away from his master. Kanan stared before he glanced up the ladder to where Hera was still waiting

"The others are waiting…" He said softly "We'll be safer back on the ghost"

He didn't expect much of a response. Ezra just faintly nodded and waited for Kanan to climb the ladder, which soon enough he did. The two of them climbed from the small basement, Kanan reached the top and gestured his arm out to help the youth; but Ezra refused the hand and pulled himself up. He looked around the room, noticing Hera pushing of from the wall, her face was full of relief, but Ezra could sense the anger she was hiding; she was mad at him no doubt. Why wouldn't she be? He ran off… he put himself in danger and now he'd put all of them in danger. He wanted to apologise to her but Kanan stopped him by stepping toward the Twi'lek, speaking first

"Contact Zeb and Sabine… tell them we've found Ezra"

Hera stared at Kanan as he passed her; walking toward the door, nothing more came out of him. She glanced back to Ezra; she could see the emotion and the pain spread across his face. It took everything to stop herself from speaking to the boy; but she managed, slowly taking her com and contacting the other two members of her crew.

"Spectre 4 come in" She said clearly, echoing throughout the small room she and her fellow crew members stood in. Ezra and Kanan both glanced to the com as Zeb's voice came through the com "Spectre 4 here, no sign of the kid yet" He and Sabine were strolling through a small late night market packed full of citizens, it made it easy to stay hidden from any imperials that way. Hera looked up from the com, seeing Ezra staring blankly at her with his red and bloodshot eyes, she could see know that he was more than just angry about something, she glanced down quickly as the boy noticed her gaze. She cleared her throat "He's here. We found him"

Zeb and Sabine stopped walking; both turning to the com

"He's okay?" Sabine asked concern hinted in her voice. Hera wanted to say yes, he was physically fine… but… there was something else, something else that was obviously bothering him.

"Just meet us back at the phantom" She said before a silent sigh

Sabine and Zeb glanced at each other, they couldn't risk breaking into an argument in the middle of a crowded area

"Alright. We'll be waiting for you" Zeb said; knowing that they were most likely closest to the phantom given it was at the far end of the street.

"Alright" Hera replied. The comlink clicked of. She looked up to Kanan who pulled the door open letting in the darkness of the street, he turned to Hera and Ezra; the two of them walked toward him. Hera left first letting Ezra follow her; Kanan then proceeded to exit last, pulling the door close behind him.

The three members soon came to the phantom were Sabine and Zeb were waiting. Zeb was stood at the back of the small ship with his arms crossed, while Sabine was in the pilot seat, her helmet off and on the dash while she fiddled with a few of the mechanisms. At the sight of Ezra, Zeb couldn't help but let out a small relieved sigh; as the three stopped at the ship, Zeb immediately bumped the kid on the shoulder not knowing the boy was still upset.

"Started to think you'd bailed on us kid" Ezra glanced up through his small dark hair, but moments after turned away brushing past the large creature and sitting on a passenger seat, after that he remained silent staring down at the metal ground with his arms tightly folded, pressing hard into his chest. Sabine; who had not long spun around from the dash at the sound of the Lasot's words noticed Ezra's lack of speech, which straight away told her something was wrong. Ezra always had something to say, whether it be something cocky, witty or just something downright stupid… there was always something. She looked up from the boy as Hera and Kanan slipped past Zeb and approached her, she immediately got up and let the Twi'lek take her seat upon the pilot chair. None of them were talking, not even Kanan. She looked up at Zeb who just shrugged as he stepped completely onto the phantom pulling the hatch close with him. Once the small hatch clicked close Hera started up the ship. With a small sigh she pulled back on the 'wheel' lifting the small ship from the ground, and quickly directing it toward the Ghost.

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