A/N, this is the third story in the Family Matters series, if you haven't read the first two then you should to get what's happening. Enjoy.
Chapter 1: Anniversary
It's the one year anniversary of Riley's capture, everyone's moods are bad but Anne's was the worst. Anne locked herself in her room, she was starting to give up because they found no information. Snow and Moon were trying to get her out, they're having little success.
"Come on Anne" Snow was sat on the floor outside. "We need to keep looking"
"You need to come out" Moon sat down next to Snow. "Mary's missing her friend"
"I can't" Anne's voice was wavering and filled with sadness. "We'll never find him"
"We were close last week" Snow shouted loud enough for Anne to hear.
"We found nothing" Anne cried. "He's lost"
"Riley's not lost" a small man about the age of Snow approached. He had red hair and black clothing with white circles scattered over his jacket. "We might know where his next location is"
"When?" Anne asked almost barging down the door.
"In a month" the red haired boy handed Anne a data pad. "The problem is, he'll be held in the most secured research centre in the outer rim"
"Thanks Jacob" Anne hugged the boy tightly, then left to find Sabine.
"A hug?!" Jacob looked offended. "That took ages to get"
"Don't over do it" Snow said walking past. "Riley wouldn't be happy"
"I've never seen the guy fight" Jacob walked with Snow and Moon.
"You haven't seen the videos?" Moon asked too quickly.
"No, what videos?" Jacob asked curiously.
"We make videos of Riley's fighting to teach our recruits and students" Snow explained. "We even managed to get a video of when…" it hurt too much to finish the sentence, especially since she saw the fight.
"Of when?" Jacob asked annoyed.
"You'll see" Moon walked into the room she shared with Snow.
"You two have grown quite close" Jacob said quietly.
"We have, I guess it's because of how she trust us" Snow sighed heavily. "Or because we both spend so much time trying to help Anne"
"I wish she would at least notice me" Jacob opened the door to the mess. "I try so hard"
"Jacob, even if you do find Riley" Snow started.
"I know, it's just" Jacob sat down at the nearest table. "She's beautiful and energetic and caring"
"Which is why her and Riley are perfect" Snow started to walk off. "Don't touch her by the chest or stomach, she freaks out for personal reasons"
"I learnt that the hard way" Jacob said knowing Snow couldn't hear him.
With Sabine and Ezra
"That's a stupid idea" Sabine shouted. "It would explode before you picked it up"
"Good point" Ezra studied his lightsaber closely. "What's if we were to scrap it and start again?"
"You want to destroy your lightsaber" Sabine scoffed. "It's too unique"
"But it keeps cutting out" Ezra threw himself on the bed. "We can't fit another power source in side without making it bigger"
"What about one of Riley's modified ones?" Anne asked quietly.
"Did you keep all his stuff?" Sabine tried not to laugh.
"It could work but do you want to give it away? He doesn't have many left after you turned them into generators" Ezra sat up.
"He won't need them anymore" Anne said sitting next to Ezra.
"What are you saying?" Sabine asked sternly. "We'll get him back"
"If this is correct" Anne passed the data pad to Sabine.
"This is solid information" Sabine laughed loudly. "Did Jacob get this?"
"Yeah, he's pretty useful" Anne looked over at Ezra, he seemed distressed. "Are you ok?"
"No, I've been feeling like this for a while" Ezra looked at Anne. "Kanan says it's because Riley's strong in the force"
"He's a Jedi?!" Anne shouted. "He can't be, he didn't show any signs"
"Everything has the living force, Jedi can just manipulate it" Ezra walked over to a bag in the corner. "Riley is strong with the light side of the force which sends of signals, but I shouldn't feel it"
"Wait, I'm lost" Anne said trying to piece things together.
"Kanan will make more sense" Ezra pulled out a small black book. "Read this, it's about the living force"
"Thanks" Anne took the book from Ezra.
"Annie!" a small 6 year old girl ran over to Anne, she had red hair and a purple dress with black shoes. "Where were you?"
"Sorry I didn't come today Mary" Anne picked up the small girl and placed her on her lap. "Today isn't a good day"
"Is it about the orange man?" the girl tilted her head slightly.
"Yes" Anne hugged Mary. "But everything will fine soon"
"When can I meet orange man?" Mary asked with a muffled voice.
"When he gets back" Anne jumped of the bed with Mary. "Thanks guys"
"Anytime" Sabine replied.
"Just don't lose the book" Ezra said as they walked out the room.
With Kanan and Hera
"We can't keep up the search" a General stated. "We'll make ourselves exposed and risk everyone who lives here"
"But we have some solid information" Hera shouted across the table. "I know to you he's some kid who made a bad decision but he's more to us, he's the reason this rebellion is still standing"
"He's also the reason why we were able to take down the headquarters a few months back" Kanan walked over to Hera.
"With all due respect Jedi, this meeting doesn't concern a peacekeeper" a second General said.
"He's a part of my crew" Kanan saw Anne walk into the room. "I hope this is important"
"It can wait" Anne was about to leave with Mary when Hera stopped her.
"Can you please tell these people why Riley is important?" Hera asked.
"He's important because he never let people get hurt and if they did then he made them get better, because he never gave up on anyone or anything, because he's probably the best chance you have at winning this war" Anne kept her anger down.
"That's not it though is it? He's important for another reason" the first General asked.
"That's it, nothing more" Anne turned and left with Mary.
"She didn't say it" Kanan stared at the door. "She didn't tell them about who he is"
"She doesn't want to think Riley as some project" Hera stood up. "Are we finished here?"
"We'll decide on what to do" an old man in a robe said lowly, Kanan and Hera left the room.
"Maybe they're right" Kanan paced down the hallway with Hera alongside. "If he isn't there, then we can't continue"
"You can't say that especially not today" Hera took Kanan's hand. "Let's get the scouts ready"
"Now?" Kanan looked at Hera confused. "It's only mid-day"
"We need to get the party ready" Hera giggled. "Anne wants this"
"She wants a lot of things" Kanan sighed heavily. "Who else asked for it?"
"Everyone but you" Hera stopped when she saw Anne in the distance. "Even Chopper which is odd, now go see what Anne wanted"
"I don't like this relationship" Kanan was pulled back by Hera.
"What do you mean?" Hera said in a stern voice.
"I mean it's distracting" Kanan looked at Hera. "She isn't focused on the missions"
"She wants him back" Hera pushed Kanan up against the wall. "Just like Snow, Sabine, Ezra, Moon, Zeb, Chopper and me"
"Sorry, it's just I never seen anyone act like this" Kanan escaped out of Hera's grip. "Why is Riley so important recently?"
"Because they care about him" Hera walked off but Kanan knew there was more.
He walked down the hallway where Anne was talking to Mary.
"But he shot you?!" Mary shouted. "I'll kill him for hurting my best friend"
"No you won't" Anne laughed. "Besides, he left to protect us right?"
"I guess" Mary dropped her head in defeat.
"Anne?" Kanan's voice made her jump.
"Sorry, didn't hear you" Anne stood up. "I wanted to ask what Ezra meant by 'strong in the living force'. He didn't make sense"
"That's hard to explain" Kanan saw the book in her pocket. "Just read the book and it should make sense"
"Also" Anne looked at Mary. "I don't want to continue the search after next month"
"What, why?" Kanan was shocked. "You fought so hard to keep it up this long"
"I feel like we're not getting anywhere" Anne started to cry. "He's slipping, Ezra said so himself"
"And you don't want to find him dead" Kanan understood. "We'll find him or"
"He'll find us" Anne finished. "Let's go Mary, Jacob might need his little sister to help him"
With Riley and Shadow
Riley had been unconscious for hours, he went into surgery again. Shadow hated watching it happen but she needed to or else she'd seem weak in front of everyone. Riley started to wake up and Shadow was the first thing he saw.
"You're finally awake" Shadow faked a smile. "You've been out for a couple hours"
"Sorry to keep you waiting" Riley smiled back as he stood up. "One year, didn't seem that long"
"Maybe because you were knocked out for most of it" Shadow laughed. "Got a plan"
"In a week I get put on another Star Destroyer for transfer" Riley walked over to a bench and sat down. "We can escape on one of the shuttles seeing as they're unguarded"
"Do you think it'll be different?" Shadow asked.
"Yeah, everything won't be the same" Riley sighed heavily. "I know some of them will kill me for getting captured"
"You didn't have a chance" Shadow laughed.
"I could have beaten you if I didn't pick up the lightsaber" Riley laughed alongside.
"What about her?" Shadow changed the subject.
"She probably moved on" Riley looked at the ceiling. "I've never known a person who doesn't"
"How did you meet?" Shadow leaned forward to try and push the question.
"She got shot, I shot her the second time and then saved her" Riley said bluntly.
"Tired of this story?" Shadow asked.
"Very, it always brings back bad memories" Riley laid down. "When do you have to get to the meeting?"
"It's been cancelled" Shadow stood up. "Tarkin's here so they had to"
"Can't wait for him to torture me over information or to experiment on me again" Riley placed a hand on the back of his head.
"How is it?" Shadow almost stepped forward, almost.
"Fine, just need to give it a couple of days" Riley smiled.
The door opened unexpectedly to show two storm troopers, Kallus and Tarkin.
"Hello test subject Reek" Tarkin smiled. "I see the academy wasn't to your liking"
A/N, so I hope you enjoyed this first chapter, I want you all to tell me how it is because I feel like I'm losing my touch. Goodbye and enjoy life.