Warning!
This chapter contains a lot of cuteness, laughs, and family bonding.
Be prepared to read the most adorable thing you will ever experience in fan fiction history!
Enjoy!
Disclaimer: I do not own Star Wars Rebels.
Chapter two: Bed time story
Ezra snuggled beside his mother, eager to start the story. The little Republic boy who could... was his most favorite book of all time! It was about a child named Dev Morgan who did everything he could to sabotage the growing Empire. Dev was about nine years old and was more clever than the average child. He had the agility and stealthiness to keep under the radar, and when he would get caught he always found a way to break free.
Dev Morgan was a true hero.
"You seem excited", said Mira wrapping an arm around her son. She smiled as Ezra melted into the embrace.
"I am", he said with a giggle. "But what's taking dad so long?"
Mira smirked, and Ezra raised an eyebrow at her reaction to his question. "Don't worry about him baby", she ran a hand through his dark blue hair. "He'll be here in just a moment."
Pulling up the blue and black checkered blanket to their waist, Mira opened the book to the first page. "Let's go ahead and begin the story, shall we?"
"But daddy..."
"Will be here sooner than you think", Mira replied. "Trust me. It'll be worth it."
Ezra nodded as he trailed his fingers across the picture of the symbol of the Republic. His parents would always tell him about how the universe was once a peaceful place to live in before the Empire came and ruined things. The Republic had so much democracy and freedom, that people lived in tranquility most of the time. There were even thousands of Jedi knights that protected the galaxy!
Ezra liked those stories the most.
They had cool laser swords called light-sabers, and awesome powers that would let them move things with their minds. The force, Ezra thought it was called, was the most powerful thing in the world. Though, he did prefer the light-sabers.
"A little boy, around nine years old, was walking down the crowded streets of the Lothal market", Mira read.
Just as she said the words, Ephraim walked into the room.
"Daddy, you're late", said Ezra patting an empty space beside him. He waved him over. "I saved you a spot."
"Not this time son", his dad replied with a wink.
Ezra looked at his mother with a questioning expression on his face.
"You'll find out", she promised. She turned her attention back to the book. "The boy took out a shopping list that his parents had given to him, and began to search for the items."
Ephraim reached into his pocket and pulled out a folded piece of paper.
"He went over to a Rodian, who was selling jogans, and bought three of the fruits."
Ezra watched as his dad made his way towards the metal desk and pretended to pick up a few things. Ezra gasped in realization, and began to squirm in excitement.
Mira glanced at her son's reaction, and smiled at the sight. She then looked up at Ephraim and mouth the words "I told you so". She chuckled at her husband's eye roll, and continued to read.
A few minutes later, they were at Ezra's favorite part of the story. Dev Morgan had bumped into some storm troopers, as he was finishing getting the items, and he had decided to foil the imperials supply shipment. He was now on the run.
"The little republic boy ran as fast as he could, still carrying the grocery bags. Bolts of stun energy whizzed past his head, nearly missing its target." She turned the page. "Dev dashed into a deserted alley in his rush, and found himself at a dead end."
Ezra scooted closer to his mother's side, the suspense killing him. Even though they had read the book a million times, he still got excited about what would happen next.
"Mama", he said tapping her on the arm?
"Yes sweetie", she said hugging him a bit tighter.
"Can I read the next part?'
"Are you sure", Mira asked? "There are a few difficult words on the page. Don't you think it would be best to wait for the next page?"
"He'll do great", said Ephraim. "Ezra's a smart boy. Besides, he gets his cleverness from me."
Mira snorted. "I know that he's smart, but I doubt it came from you."
Ephraim smirked and made his way over beside Ezra. His son beamed at the action, and a spark of confidence shined in the boy's eyes.
Mira handed Ezra the book and he started to read.
"Ide... ideas b- beg-began to form in the boy's m... mind. He had to th- think q... qui...qu... quickly be- before the storm troopers ca... cau... ca-" Ezra's eyebrows knitted together in deep concentration. This word was hard, and it just didn't look right.
"Caught", Mira told him gently.
"Cuaght up to him", Ezra read giving his mother a thankful smile. "The little boy saw th-three cr... crates, and started to stack them. A mo... mom.. mome-"
"Moment", said Ephraim.
"moment later Dev could hear the imperial troopers get- getting clo... closer. With ad-"
"Adrenaline", Ehpraim helped again.
"adrenaline pumping thro... through his veins, he quickly cli- climbed up the crates to get to the roof of the bui- building."
As Ezra continued to read, all of the tension from earlier seemed to disappear. The sound of their son's voice elated their spirits and washed away their troubles.
For the time being at least.
Ezra was now at the middle of the story, and it was obvious that his energy was diminishing. In mid-sentence the boy would yawn and occasionally doze off for a second or two.
"Ezra? Baby", said Mira shaking him awake?
The six year old's bright blue eyes fluttered open, and a yawn emitted from his lips.
"Huhn", he said tiredly?
"It's time to go to sleep", Ephraim said brushing his son's bangs out of his face.
"But I'm not sleepy", Ezra slurred releasing another yawn.
"Oh, no? Could have fooled me", replied Mira, as she placed a kiss on his forehead. "Good night Ezra."
"We love you", Ephraim said giving him a hug.
"I love you an mom too", Ezra yawned sinking into the mattress.
The two parents slid out of the bed, and Mira carefully took the book out of Ezra's hands. Ephraim pulled the blankets up to the boy's shoulders, successfully tucking him in.
Making their way towards the door, they both gave Ezra one last look before turning the lights off. They could already hear their little republic boy's soft snores.
Awwwww!
This is too cute! Little Ezra has to be the cutest kid in the world!
I have to admit that this chapter was a tad bit longer than I thought it would be, but I hope that it was satisfying enough.
P.S When Ezra was reading, the (...) and (-) means that he was struggling to pronounce the words.
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~Debra101
