*Note: This is my first story. I realize that the word "I" starts my sentences way too much, but whatever. Writing is harder than I thought. Enjoy!*
Pursue: A Star Wars Story
Ch 1: Bring Him Home
In the eyes of Sabine
We were supposed to be happy. And I thought I was. But every time I'm haunted by his last words to me, "I'm counting on you." We shared a special connection no one else had. We truly knew each other. We knew one another's desires and passions. But everyone's goal was reached. Lothal is free. But my mind wouldn't settle. I suppose that's just the rebel in me.
It's been 5 years since we cracked the Empire. They never returned. The bold rebellion became the strong New Republic. I look on to the distance. I can hear the sounds of a city that was once silenced and oppressed. A communique whisks me out of my daydream: "Sabine, we need you in the Bridger House right now." With that, I jumped from my tower and used my jetpack to fly there. The Bridger House was unmistakable. The Lothal people decided to build it as a symbol of their thanks for Ezra's work. Now it serves as the building for Lothal's legislature and parliament.
In the executive room, I see Hera. She came back after the battle of Endor. "We've received an unauthorized landing near your residence," Hera says, "I need you to investigate it. It's highly unusual to not inform the Lothal security about a landing." I sighed, "Okay, fine."
I've been used for what security should do. Ugh. When will Hera realize this? As I head towards my quarters, I notice someone is waiting outside my door. I don't recognize who it is. She says, "Sabine, it's time." Ahsoka. She's back.
In the eyes of Ezra – 5 years ago
I've never trusted the force more in my life. I never saw Thrawn after that hyperspace jump. Using the force, I managed to exit the bridge to seek cover from hyperspace debris. Shortly after we landed, I used an escape pod to exit from the Chimaera. Who knows if some of the Imperial forces survived the jump? The purrgil were nowhere to be found.
I used the pod's navicomputer to find the nearest habitable star system. According to the navicomputer, the nearest habitable star system was the Lothal system, which was 4 parsecs away. The pod's fuel wouldn't last even for one parsec. Fatigue takes the best of me and I faint.
A voice reaches out: "Ezra." Startled, I wake and look around, trying to find who called me. There is only darkness. "Ezra. You've done well. I'm proud of you. You shall go to Mayux." I know that voice. It's- "Tell Hera I love her. Tell Jacen I love him. I love you all." Kanan. I call out, "Kanan! Master!" But there are only echoes. He's gone. I wipe a tear from my face. We liberated Lothal, but at what cost? So many have lost their lives in the process. My parents-I could've saved them. I should've -no, no, no I chose the light. I chose to save everyone.
I reached out through the Force. Mayux. Where is Mayux? What do I need to do in Mayux? I saw a glimmer of light. Using the pod's limited thrusters, I directed it towards the light.
In the eyes of Ahsoka Tano – After departing the World Between Worlds
I am in shock. My last 24 hours have overseen much. Most importantly, Anakin. I couldn't save my master. Anakin is gone. And Ezra had control of time. He chose to save me. Now I must return the favor.
"Ahsoka." My heart warms. The only one who understood me when everyone else didn't. Master Yoda. "Head to Lothal. Sabine, you need. Go to the glimmer of light, you will." I tell him I understand. Master Yoda disappears. I need to get out of Malachor.