Hey guys! Have you been excited for this story? I hope so. Sorry if it's a little short, I hope you enjoy the chapter!

Q/A's and Reactions (From the last chapter of 'Blood vs Bond')

Azulablue92- XD That's probably not very likely, but if I do somehow become famous, I'll be sure to credit you! :D

Coral Iturbe- Me alegra que te guste! : D

Louisemcmullan- And a sequel you shall get! :D

Ichichi05- I hope you enjoy! ;D

Futuristic Laser- Cool! I hope you like it then!

Grigory fayzibayez- Romance between who? (Just so you know, I don't believe in Ezra x Sabine so…)

Starwarsrebels- Yeah, family stuff rules! :D

Idreamstuff- I've already killed Ezra off in one of my other stories and I think everyone would full on rampage if I did it again. XD

Rebels lover- Yeah, I wanted an ending where Ezra could remain with the crew but still see his Dad. Win win each way. And I like your idea! I might just tweak it a little if that's okay. :D Enjoy the chapter!

Wolfninja0303- Already on it! XD

Guest- That's totally cool. I'm glad you enjoyed 'Blood vs Bond'.

Taylor Fireheart- Yeah, sounds like a good idea. I'll most likely use it in the upcoming chapters! :d

Spectre14- Yeah! Everyone lives happily! Well… not yet. Ezra still has to mend his bonds with the crew first! :D

ElsaSkywalker- Awesome! I hope you enjoy the chapter!

Janellexleo4eva- Of course! I told you all it would have a happy ending, didn't I?

Angel3132343- Wait no longer! :D

Buruplays2- I hope you like the chapter!

A M3mb3r123- I'm glad you liked it and I know right. Can you believe it's over already? Well… that's why we have the sequel! XD

Ezraismybae- Awesome! I hope you enjoy!

PsychJediPirate- :D

66 Survivor- Then a sequel you shall get! :D

Roxy7699- I'm glad you liked 'Blood vs Bond' and hopefully you enjoy this story too! I also like your idea. :D

Gracie- Sorry it took so long. I was off at camp and I'm also sick. :(

FieryQueenOfAllSharpObjects- Aw, thanks! :D

TheUltimateAngela- Well Ephraim doesn't want to hurt/kill anyone unless he has to or they deserve it, but I'm glad you still liked it!

EzraSWrebels- XD I'm glad you liked it! Enjoy the chapter!

Guest- Great ideas! I'll most likely use them in the upcoming chapters! :D

Kanan's POV

I rolled over on my bed, kicking the covers off. Looking up at the clock, I realised it was 1am. I couldn't sleep. It had been a long day. It had started off amazingly with my reunion with Ezra, then it had gone downhill when I was almost executed by Ezra's Dad. Then it had gone back up when Ezra re-joined the crew… Yep. A long day…

Part of me was afraid to sleep. I wondered if Ezra would still be there when I woke up, if the previous day had just been an expectant dream.

I sighed and sat up. After throwing some clothes on, I walked into the silent halls of the Ghost. Pushing out with the force, I could sense everyone's signature in deep slumber. Hera was sleeping peacefully, while Zeb and Sabine rested happily. I couldn't sense Ezra, but that was understandable. I could hardly recognise his signature this morning, so I ignored my rising panic.

I stretched and walked into the common room. "Hey," a quiet voice greeted when I entered.

I jumped a little, before settling my gaze of the blue haired teen sitting at the circular table. "Ezra," I sighed in relief. "You scared me."

He stared at me blankly for a moment. "Sorry," he mumbled, looking down at his hands.

I slowly approached and sat down next to him. His presence became more familiar the closer we were but it was lacking the confident swagger it once held. "Something wrong?" I finally asked.

He tapped his finger on the table absently, but made no sign of replying. An eerie silence filled the air, the tension practically suffocating me. I leant back on the seat and tried to relax my tense muscles. My gaze remained on Ezra, who was staring at the table with empty eyes.

"Kanan," he said quietly, breaking the uncomfortable silence.

I let out a sigh I hadn't realised I was holding. "Yes?"

"Who am I?" he asked.

I raised a brow. "Is that a serious question?"

He looked up at me with serious, electric blue eyes. "No, I mean… who do you think I am?"

I folded my arms and thought for a moment, rolling the question over in my mind. "Why?"

He sighed and shook his head. "Never mind," he muttered.

I placed my hand on his shoulder and smiled. "I'm here for you if you need me."

His eyes glazed over. "But you weren't… and neither was I," he whispered.

My smile faltered. "What do you mean?"

"I mean, I'm not who I used to be. Ever since we got separated…" he trailed off, adverting his gaze. After a moment of silence, he continued with a gentle tone "Ever since then, I felt empty. Like I had everything in the galaxy, but none of it could make me happy. I thought you guys could fix me, make me… me again, but you're all different too. I don't… I don't know who I am anymore…"

"Ezra," I sighed. "You can be, whoever you want to be. We choose our own paths. Some just decide to choose poorly."

He looked up at me sadly, guilt and shame still visible in his eyes. "But," I continued. "To me, you're Ezra Bridger. A quick witty, street smart teen who knows the difference between right and wrong. You're the son of Ephraim Bridger, and my padawan."

His gaze downcast. "I hardly deserve that title anymore," he murmured. "But even so, how can I remember that? How will I know that you still want me?"

I frowned, before an idea hit me. "Come closer for a second."

He gave me a puzzled look, but shuffled closer. "Okay, now hold still," I instructed while pulling away a patch of his long, dark blue hair away from the rest.

"Kanan, what are you doing?" he asked as I separated the strands into three piles.

"Well, when I was young, padawans would have a padawan braid to symbolise their rank," I explained while weaving his hair. "When they passed their trials, their master would cut off their braid. It was a very important moment for many students."

"Did your master cut off yours?" Ezra asked.

I froze and stopped halfway through the braid. Memories came flooding back of Master Billaba. How she was murdered by clones without a single warning. How she sacrificed herself to save me. How she ordered me to run with her final breath…

"No," I replied quietly, continuing to entwine the strands of hair. "She died before I could finish my trials."

Ezra turned and shot me a sympathetic expression. I shook the depressing memories out of my mind and smiled. "Hold still," I smirked, tugging on the blue locks of hair.

It wasn't a long braid, and it certainly wasn't perfect, but it was what it symbolised that was more important to us. Once I finished, I pulled the hair tie from my own pony tail to tie off the new braid. "There," I smiled, beaming with pride. "How's that?"

Ezra craned his neck to see it, but since it started behind his ear and fell to just above his shoulder, it was a difficult task. Instead, he felt the entwined hair between his fingers and smiled. "I think it's great," he grinned joyfully.

I placed my hand on his shoulder. "You'll always be a part of this crew. And you'll always be my padawan. If you ever forget that, this will remind you," I said, pointing to the braid.

He gave me a small, but genuine smile. "Thank you… Master."

The word made the hairs on my neck stand on end as a charge built up in my chest. It was so unfamiliar, yet natural. I smiled and patted his back. "No problem kid. You should get some rest."

Ezra raised a brow. "Kanan, I'm almost 16. I'm not a kid anymore."

"Maybe," I smirked. "But you'll always be a kid in our eyes."

He rolled his eyes and stood up. "Goodnight Kanan."

I nodded while he headed for the door. "And Kanan," he added, glancing over his shoulder. "Thank you… for everything. I'll do everything in my power to make up for my mistakes."

I hesitated for a moment, before smiling. "I know you will."

Hey guys! I hope you enjoyed the first chapter! Sorry it took so long! I had camp, and then I got sick. I'm still currently ill but I was well enough to write this chapter. I hope you enjoyed! Tell me what you thought about it, I love to read your reviews!

Also, if you have any ideas for chapters, like how Ezra and the crew grow closer together again, please tell me! I'd love to hear your suggestions! And as always, may the force be with you!

-Superherotiger