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Ezra's POV

"W-What?!" I stuttered. "But that's impossible!"

"Nothing is impossible," Kanan said, turning to face the mandalorian girl from before. "Keep an eye on our friend here," he said, climbing up a ladder.

I turned to the mandalorian. "W-Who are you people?" I stammered.

She pulled off her helmet, revealing a tan faced, brown eyed girl. She didn't say anything but Halawir let out an ear piercing shriek. My eyes focused on the tattoo of an otter on the back of her hand. "You're one of the Marked?"

She nodded when a Lasat walked in. I stepped back from the imposing stranger as he stared at me with big green eyes. I realised the tattoo on his forearm and put the puzzle pieces together. Marked individuals in a group who aren't Conquerors means…

"You're all Green Cloaks, aren't you?!" I exclaimed.

Stories had always been told about the brave Green Cloaks, protectors of the galaxy with their precious 'Nectar'. The Nectar couldn't make a bond form, but stabilised it if it did, protecting both the spirit animal and sentient being from forming the bonding sickness. But those stories were just legends now. The Conquerors had created a potion far stronger than the Nectar. Rumours say it was called the Bile. A substance that could force the spirit animal bond to whatever someone chose, giving them complete and utter control over the bond. The Green Cloaks had been killed off, some going into hiding. Many Great Beasts died while others seemed to disappear from existence.

With a flash of light, a snarling fyrnock appeared in front of me. I gasped and stumbled backwards. "Got a problem with that?" the Lasat growled.

"Zeb! Stop it!" the mandalorian protested.

The Lasat called 'Zeb' groaned and with another flash, the fyrnock disappeared into a tattoo his forearm. "Wow," I gawked, admiring the passive state of his spirit animal.

Everyone knew that if a spirit animal trusted their partner, they could go to the dormant state and appear as a tattoo on their body. Spirit animals could also provide special powers like speed, agility, strength or precision. I turned to face Halawir. "Are we gonna do that one day?" I asked. In response, he ruffled his feathers and flew off my shoulder. I looked back at the mandalorian and asked "What's your spirit animal?"

With another flash, a small otter appeared. I raised a brow, amused. "I'm Sabine by the way, and this is Jed," she said, gesturing to the playful creature. "You are?"

I thought for a moment before replying "Ezra. And… Halawir, I guess?" I looked up at the eagle who was perched up on a rail. He seemed agitated for some reason. "I don't think he likes it here," I said, folding my arms.

Zeb leaned against the wall. "Can't do anythin' about that at the moment."

I sat on some crates. "So, you're all Marked?"

Sabine nodded as her otter disappeared onto her hand in a flash of light. "Then, what's Kanan's spirit animal?" I asked.

They both froze and Halawir glided onto my shoulder again. My vision sharpened and I could see even the smallest detail. From the dust gathering on the crates to the worn metal on the ladder. "He doesn't have one," Sabine blurted out. I realised how she didn't make direct eye contact with me and how her feet shifted as she spoke.

I frowned. "You're lying."

"What?" she said, panic rising in her eyes.

"He does have a spirit animal, doesn't he?" I quizzed.

Sabine looked down while Zeb stepped forward. "Kid, you've done something incredible. You've summoned a Great Beast! Well, Kanan did too, a long time ago. Back when the Green Cloaks protected the galaxy and provided the Nectar. But it didn't get to him in time and his bond was… troubled."

I let that process for a moment. Troubled? "W-What do you mean?" I asked.

He shook his head and sighed. "It's not our place to tell you. Just be glad you didn't get the bonding sickness like he did."

I looked down as an eerie silence filled the room. Kanan used to have the bonding sickness… how terrible. Halawir jumped off my shoulder and flew to the second level. "Halawir, wait!" I called, running after him. I climbed up the ladder into the cock pit of the ship. Kanan and a female Twi'lek swivelled in their seats to see me running after the bird. I bolted down the halls, trying to catch the fluttering eagle. "Halawir, get back here!" I hissed.

He tilted his head, looking at me with his yellow tinted eyes. We made it to a large room and Halawir finally perched on the ladder nearby. "Okay, be a good boy and come here," I coaxed, extending my arm. He let out a weird sound, almost like a chuckle. I frowned when I heard the door behind me open. "Having troubles?" Kanan asked.

"No," I denied, turning to face him. "Everything's fine."

Halawir decided to sit on my shoulder and let out his weird bird laugh. I rolled my eyes. "Are you sure this is Halawir? Aren't Great Beasts supposed to be huge and can talk?"

Kanan folded his arms. "Your spirit animal is far from the Great Beast he once was. But yes, he is Halawir."

I raised a brow. "So why do you need me and my bird?"

"The Conquerors are hunting down the reborn Beasts in an attempt to turn them to their side. I'm offering you an alternative option. You can come help us and be provided with shelter, food, and all of your other essentials," he offered.

I considered for a moment, before shaking my head. "I appreciate the offer, but I did just fine on my own before and I can manage on my own now."

"Are you forgetting Halawir?" he quizzed. "The Conquerors will be on the hunt for you now. It's impossible for you to go back to your old life." Halawir flew onto Kanan's shoulder, as if agreeing with the Green Cloak.

"Well I never asked for a spirit animal, let alone a Great Beast!" I growled, feeling suddenly pressured.

"No one ever asks for a spirit animal. They are chosen," Kanan replied.

My brows furrowed as I groaned. "Well what if I don't want to be 'chosen'? What if I don't want a 'precious' spirit animal?!" I turned to walk away and muttered "If he's so important why don't you keep him? And leave me out of this."

I stormed into the hall when a firm hand grasped onto my shoulder. I turned to face Kanan, but was shocked when I saw the disappointment mixed with anger on his face. I shrunk away after standing face to face with the imposing man. "You did your spirit animal a bad turn just then," he scowled. "What did he ever do to you?"

I shrugged from his grasp. "Ruined my life."

Kanan glared, but then regained his posture. "Let me tell you something kid. My spirit animal was a Great Beast too. People believed we were a miracle and that we would save them from their troubles. But we bonded naturally, without the Nectar. Do you know what can happen without the Nectar?"

I looked down and mumbled "You can get the bonding sickness?"

"Exactly," he said. "That's what happen to us. Our bond was unstable, shifting slowly towards insanity. When the Devourer appeared with his army of Conquerors, we were quickly pulled into the galactic war. But we just weren't ready." He sighed sadly and shook his head. "I almost lost him in a battle," he said, voice tinged with sorrow. "He entered the dormant state, and hasn't left since."

I looked up sadly. "Your spirit animal… I… I didn't know that was possible," I murmured quietly. "Will he… I mean… is it possible for him to come out again?"

Kanan stared blankly as his hand drifted over his chest, where I assumed the beast stayed dormant. "I don't know," he finally replied. "I've tried, but maybe… maybe some bonds just can't be fixed." He shook his head and returned his attention back to me. "The point is, a spirit animal is not to be taken for granted. I only want to stop others from making the same mistake I did. Now, will you at least try to connect with Halawir?" he asked as the eagle watched me expectantly.

I sighed. Kanan's confession had made me realise how irrational I was being. "Okay," I mumbled. Halawir let out a joyful chirp and glided to my extended arm. Kanan nodded approvingly. "I'll try if you try," I said. The bird cocked his head and ruffled his feathers. "So, what'd you think?" He flapped his wings but remained perched on my arm. Slowly I nodded, then turned to Kanan. "We're in."

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