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A week later…
Kanan's POV
I was walking through the markets, searching for everything on the list Hera had given me. I was in the middle of haggling the price down on a barrel of fuel when I got a cold chill down my spine. I heard a high pitch whistle coming from somewhere. Turning to the source of the noise, I looked up at the rooftops to see nothing. I shrugged it off and finally negotiated a price for the fuel. "Zeb, take this back to the Ghost. Ezra and I will get the rest."
"Okay boss," he said, picking up the barrel and walking out of the crowded streets.
"There's only a few things left. We'll split up," I said, turning to my young padawan.
He was staring blankly into nothing. I snapped my fingers in front of him, startling him for a moment. "Kid, you in there?" I asked.
He shook his head. "The visions… I see them every time I'm not focusing…" he said in an emotionless tone.
I sighed and handed him the list. "Focus on this then. Just get the food and I'll get everything else." I handed him some credits and he nodded and turned to leave. Just before he left, I grabbed his shoulder and turned him to face me. "We'll talk about this more when we get back to the ghost. Okay?" I reassured him. "Okay," he said, turning and heading for the stalls. I sighed. When he first told me, I thought the visions of his father might just be because he misses him, but it has been a whole week now. They were becoming more frequent and he told me they were more powerful now. Despite all of that, I knew there was something he wasn't telling me. The teen had told me he saw the cloaked figure standing on top of a building, and then he was in front of him, offering the boy to join him. He assured me that was all he saw, but I knew he was lying. I just knew.
After walking around and gathering most of the supplies, I picked up my comlink. "Spectre 6, this is Spectre 1. When you have all the supplies, I'll meet you at randevu site 3."
"Got it," replied Ezra's voice.
Deactivating the com, I picked up the supplies and continued walking. That's when I felt it again. A shift in the force. One that was trying desperately to keep itself hidden. I pretended like nothing happened and suddenly twisted on the spot. Looking up, I saw a cloaked figure standing on the rooftops, watching me intently. I stared at the figure's shadowed face for a moment, before he quickly ran out of view. At first I didn't know how to respond. Instead, I continued with collecting the rest of the supplies. While walking to the randevu, I was stuck in deep thought. I wonder who he was. I wonder why he was following me. Hmm. I'll figure it out la-
My thoughts were cut off when I turned the corner and saw Ezra and the cloaked figure talking to each other…
Ezra's POV
I was waiting at the randevu for Kanan. Every once and a while, I would look up, hoping to see my father like in my visions. I shook my head and closed my eyes, opening myself to the force. I could sense the bond between Kanan and I and I could feel the flow of motion through the streets. It was quiet soothing actually. Just as my guard went down, a deep voice spoke from behind me. "E-Ezra?"
I gasped and turned around to see the hooded figure from my vision. He took a step closer. "Ezra… is that really you?" the man said, quieter this time.
"Y-Yeah… do I… know you?" I asked. I knew the answer but I wanted to be sure. The man pulled off his hood, revealing a tan man with blue hair. "It's me… its Dad," he mumbled, taking another step closer. I gasped.
His eyes started to water and a grin pulled at his lips. He suddenly ran at me and pulled me into a tight hug. "I can't believe it's you!" he exclaimed. "I've been looking everywhere for you!"
"Y-you have?" I mumbled, dropping the supplies and returning the hug.
"Of course! I've been worried sick!" he smiled, stroking my head. Pulling back, he examined my face. "You've grown so much from when I last saw you."
I smiled, tears stinging my eyes. Dad stood up and said worriedly "Come on. We have to leave soon, otherwise they'll find us."
"Who?" I asked.
He turned around and said "The Empire. Come on, let's go."
"Wait!" I yelled, grabbing his arm. "What?" he asked.
"My friends. I can't just leave them," I explained, letting go of his arm as he turned to face me.
He put his hands on my shoulders and said "Ezra, you and your team are wanted. I'm not going to let the Empire take you away like they did to me and…" He suddenly froze and his expression went blank. After a small moment of silence, he continued quietly "We're going to go into hiding until your name clears up."
"B-but… they're my friends! I can't just ditch them!" I said, pulling back slightly.
"You have to. It's for everyone's benefit." He picked up my hand and placed it over his heart. "We, are blood son. I can teach you things even your master can't."
"B-but…" I mumbled.
I was cut off when a firm hand grabbed my shoulder and pulled me back. It took me a second to realise it was Kanan. He had pushed me behind him defensively and pulled out his gun, teeth bared. Dad had taken a step back and was about to draw his pistol as well. I intervened, stepping between the two. "Wait!" I yelled.
Kanan's expression loosened. "What's going on?!" he yelled.
"Kanan relax. This is my Dad! My visions were right!" I smiled, turning to my father. The blue haired man slowly lowered his pistol. Kanan put down his pistol, but still had it handy. A sudden beep from Dad's belt caught our attention. "They're coming! We have to go son," he said, grabbing my wrist.
Before we could even take one step, another hand grabbed my shoulder. "Where do you think he's going?" Kanan said, pulling me back a little.
"He's my son. He's coming with me." Dad said, raising his voice slightly.
"He's part of my crew, so he comes with us," Kanan said, eyebrows furrowing.
"What? You're pathetic excuse for a team?" Dad said, taking a step forward.
"How dare you say that about my family?!" Kanan yelled, baring his teeth again.
I pushed the two slightly and yelled "Guys stop this!"
"He's right," Dad growled. "Let's let him decide."
"Fine," Kanan said through gritted teeth. They both took a step back and folded their arms. "Alright Ezra. Decide," Dad said, shooting a glare Kanan.
"Guys, can't we just talk about this?!" I pleaded.
"Decide," Kanan said sternly, looking more at Dad then at me. I looked desperately between the two, hoping one of them would stop this nonsense. When neither of them made any signs of changing the situation, I sighed. They had just pushed me into an impossible decision. Blood… or bond?
Ooo! Cliffhanger! What do you guys think he's going to choose? BLOOD OR BOND?! Ha. Well anyways, I hope everything has been good with you guys! Sadly, in Australia, the star wars rebels season 2 premiere shows on the 28thunlike for people in America who see it the 20th. D: So sad. Besides that, tell me what you thought of the story in the reviews! I'd love to hear what you think about it! Have a great day and may the force be with you, always!
-Superherotiger
