A/N: So I just watched the latest episode of SWR and I can't believe how exciting it was! - Here is my alternative version of events of season 2 episode 13 'The Call' with more Ezra whumpage!
I know, I know the reference to order 66 is not likely accurate to what happened but roll with it please!
As Sabine, Chopper and Kanan ran behind cover, blasting the enemy; Ezra found himself hypnotised by the beauty and wonder of the Purgills. They were truly special creatures, ones that Ezra felt connected to, like they knew each other through the force alone. He grinned moving from one part of the isle to the other as one gracefully dipped into the blue gas and emerged moments later; it wasn't until his comm buzzed with an angry "Specter 6 where's our cover!" that Ezra snapped out of the trance.
Running back to the blaster he stuttered out a "Sorry!" before taking fire once again. Seeing the GHOST land as all was clear he felt relief until the next wave of guards came. He continued firing drawing the attention away from his teammates but onto himself. With no where to turn another blaster came dangerously close to him, pushing him off his blaster as it blew and eventually... over the edge.
Meanwhile, Hera landed annoyed at the continuous fire, "I thought you said it was clear!" she yelled into the comm flipping the switch to open the back for Zeb to get out.
"I said temporarily!" Sabine announced through her own as she fired along side her Jedi leader.
Kanan, noticing two small ships coming their way to destroy the GHOST, force jumped onto the GHOST's wing and released his light saber, preparing to deflect any oncoming blasts. As the yellow blasts began their descent Kanan quickly reacted, protecting their ship as well as he could, however the blast hit too hard and knocked him back slightly, losing his balance momentarily but went back to protecting his crew's escape. "Specter 6 where is our fire!" He yelled through the comm, with nothing but a static reply he repeated, "Specter 6?" Worry ceasing his voice as he looked over to where Ezra was posted - his Padawan missing in action. "Specter 6, where are you!" He called down the comm once more... Static.
His vision blurred in the electric blue gas, mind racing and panic setting in as he realized he wasn't able to catch his breath anymore. Sluggishly Ezra turned his head spotting his fallen helmet, reaching out one arm to try and grab it the helmet fell down the side of the platform he landed on - no, not platform, a Purgill. He felt himself falling but stopping as the Purgill turned halting his descent into the river of fuel below. Ezra found himself by the Purgill's eye, the creatures sorrowful gaze meeting his own fearful one. As the Purgill breathed, its eyes turned the same shade as the gas around, neon blue, the same colour reflecting in Ezra's own eyes. "I understand now," he struggled to speak, his breath completely vanquished, his vision fading, black and grey spots dancing around. "Help me..." He begged, but eventually passed out on the Purgill's body; darkness subdued.
"Where's Ezra!" Sabine yelled through the comm desperately needing backup.
Kanan grunted bringing his mind back to action. "He's down!" He announced finally before focusing back on the ships firing above. Using his saber to block another onslaught of attacks, he cut one of the wings off one of the fighters that came too close for comfort. "Zeb how's the fuel looking!"
Spinning his staff the Lasat grumbled before answering, "I can't get the last 2 barrels on, there's too much blocking!" he replied knocking another guard around the head and kicking them away.
Hera meanwhile used the ships cannons to fire at the second batch of fighters which came their way but her thoughts became interrupted as the leader of the mining station announced to her team; "Give up rebels! You're outgunned and outmanned! Surrender now and I might let you live!" The creature wickedly laughed watching the team struggle however was quick to stop speaking as the station seemed to rumble.
Sabine and Zeb tripped grabbing hold of the walls to keep balance as the shaking continued, Chopper gripping onto the ground in lock-mode, meanwhile Kanan balanced himself easily after a moments panic of what was happening. Suddenly from out of nowhere seemingly, Purgills filled the space around them, the creatures knocking the fighters out the sky and crumbling part of the station's building with ease. The team looked in awe as the leader of the mining station roared with annoyance, "These damned creatures! Kill them all!" He ordered his men before running down the side to grab one of the large blasters, however before he could turn the corner a Purgill blocked his path with its own sly grin, another coming from behind the man knocking him over the edge.
As the Purgills continued their work of destroying the station, Zeb quickly finished loading the last barrel of fuel aboard the GHOST, "Kanan we gotta get outta 'ere!" He called through the comm as the crew quickly jumped into the den of the GHOST.
At the captain's station Hera looked as one of the Purgills came directly toward them, "They're not just after the station!" She announced but gasped seeing what the creature had to bring. "Ezra!" she drew in a sharp breath seeing the blue tinge to his lips in his unconscious state.
"I see him," Kanan interrupted using the force to lift him from the Purgill with ease and toward his body. Exchanging a thankful glance with the creature he hurried his team inside the GHOST before they took lift off. As the ship quickly moved away, the Purgills finished their work of destroying the station, enjoying the gas beneath with ease.
Aboard the GHOST, panic and fear held as Kanan desperately tried to get his Padawan to breath again. As the compression sequence continued, Kanan desperately thought to the young one to breath, breath! It felt as though it was only he and Ezra in that moment, it wasn't until Zeb returned with a oxygen mask and tank to match that Kanan remembered he was on the GHOST, he was saving Ezra, this wasn't Order 66 - not again...
Suddenly beneath his fingers he felt a jolt, a shudder, then a violent gasp for air as Ezra shot up, looking round wildly, disoriented. Sabine smiled at the sight as Zeb breathed relief, Kanan meanwhile was frozen momentarily before going over to his Padawan and holding his shoulder lightly, helping him lie back down before he collapsed backward. "You're okay, Ezra." He soothed.
In that moment Hera came into the room, Chopper now controlling the ship, and held her chest as she too breathed a sigh of relief. "He okay?" She questioned.
Leaning against Kanan, eyes half closed Ezra nodded in response grateful for the mask pumping wonderful oxygen into his body. He felt tingly all over, numb too but the tightness and weight in his chest had yet to vanish, the fatigue quickly took over and before he knew it sweet slumber overcame the teen.
Smiling at the youngest crew member Kanan shifted his arms and picked him up bridal style, the oxygen under his arm, "I'll take him to his room, the rest of you meet in the den." He ordered softly, being sure not to wake Ezra. Receiving a affirmative nod from each member he moved toward the steps up to the main cabins of the ship and to the room his Padawan shared with the Lasat.
As Kanan gently placed Ezra on Zeb's bunk, the bottom, the tank by his side, Ezra's mouth began moving, a whispered speech emitting, "They jus' wanted to gas... they're like ships... gas' fuel..." he explained tiredly.
Kanan smiled in return, "So the Purgill just wanted to breath in the gas so they had energy to travel?" He questioned. Ezra nodded in response falling back asleep, "Sleep well, young one." He grinned before leaving the room and meeting the rest of the team in the den.
After debriefing the team of what Ezra had shared, the crew all headed back to the front of the ship where Hera took controls once again and smiled at the sight of the Purgill as they gracefully circled the ship following its lead. "You know, I'd never thought I'd be able to forgive them but I suppose they do what they do as nature demands." Hera wondered to Kanan as he sat beside her.
He shared a smile looking at them move slightly ahead, "Life is a wonderful thing." He agreed kissing her forehead lightly.
Grimacing at the sight, "Get a room," Ezra playfully announced.
Sabine grinned wide, "Ezra, good to see you're awake," She commented, Zeb chuckling at the comment previous.
Kanan rolled his eyes with a playful grin upon his face, "Hey, looks like they want to say goodbye." He told the team looking through the window as the Purgill prepared themselves for warpspeed.
"Wait-" Hera began mouth agape, "It can't be!" She gasped at the Purgill shot off one by one.
Each member copied her face as they saw the Purgill disappear, "Woah." Zeb commented dumbly, "Those tales were true all along."
Nodding in agreement, Kanan turned to look at Hera, "So where to now?" He raised a brow, tilting his head ever so slightly.
"We follow the Purgills."
ANDDD end!
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- B.R.O, StarFiveFire
