Notes: I kind of want the main focus to be on Sabine and Ezra, They're my favorite characters, but that'll happen later on, because Zeb's new relationship with my OC is kind of going to help instigate it. I would also like to kind of incorporate Moreena Krai from "Ezra's Gamble" later on if I can. Please enjoy.
Disclaimer: I do not own Star Wars Rebels or any of its characters. I have no affiliation with Disney or Lucasfilm. I am making no money off this and am writing purely because I feel like it.
Ch 2: A Lady Lasat
"Shouldn't we have let the others know what we're doing?" Ezra asked the large Lasat piloting the Phantom.
"We'll message them when we land, now get ready for hyperspace." Zeb responded. Then their comma went off. Zeb ignored it and kept piloting, Ezra answered.
"What are you two doing?" Sabines voice came through the static.
"Sabine! Uhh... We're just going to answer distress call real quick-" Ezra answered then Zeb grabbed his arm with the comm and pulled it to his face.
"Tell Hera and Kanan to meet us on Nar Shadaa. We gotta go. Bye." Zeb hurriedly spat out, then threw Ezra's arm away and went into hyperspace.
On the other side, Sabine sighed as the comm was cut. She paced about a bit before plopping down in the booth in the dining area and took a relaxed position. She thought to herself, "the last time those two went out alone together they stole a Tie-fighter. Kinda hope they steal another one, painting that thing was fun."
Back on the Phantom, Ezra gave the Lasat a look. He asked "Why are we Having them meet us on Nar Shaddaa?"
Zeb gave a low, slightly irritated growl, and replied "Don't think we're gonna have a enough fuel to get back to Garel... and there's something I need pick up there."
Ezra gave Zeb a curious look. "What?" he asked.
Zeb groaned and responded "I don't wanna talk about it?"
While only slightly curious before, Ezra's interest was now peaked. He decided to goad his friend a bit, until Zeb decided to spill it. "Could it be a blaster part... Oh, don't tell me the big, bad Lasat honor guard broke his bo-rifle."
Zeb groaned. Ezra knew just where to poke to let the Lasat's pride get the better of him. He responded with a hinge of fury, " Of course not. What type of Lasat warrior wouldn't take proper care of his weapon? I need a new trimmer." Upon realizing what he had just said, Zeb became somewhat sullen. He continued on "It's hard to find one that doesn't chafe." The Lasat groaned again, he didn't like to talk about his grooming habits.
Ezra twinged a bit. As much as Zeb didn't like talking about his grooming habits, Ezra didn't like hearing about them. He responded "Yeah... I really didn't need to know that." With that said Ezra plopped down on one of the benches and the two continued to ride to Hutta in awkward silence.
At about the time Ezra and Zeb approached Hutta, Hera and Kanan returned to the Ghost. They were greeted by the beeping rants of an ever grumpy astromech droid. As they were entering Hera could've help but notice the missing Phantom, and Kanan pondered at the lack of Zeb and Ezra chasing Chopper.
The couple approached Sabine, still unwinding at the dining area. Kanan was the first to speak, "Where are Zeb and Ezra?"
Sabine looked up at the two yawned and casually replied, "They took the Phantom to Hutta. Zeb said to meet them on Nar Shadaa." She raised an eye brow, seeing Kanan's somewhat disheveled hair, taking note that he and Hera returned empty handed. She then opted to ignore it, deciding she didn't want to know.
Kanan let out a sigh. He pinched the ridge of his nose, between his brow and commented, "The last time we let those two go out on their own they stole a Tie-fighter... I'm getting a headache already."
Hera patted Kanan on the back. She retorted "Remember, that Tie-fighter saved your life love." She proceeded to walk to the cockpit. "We should hurry and get to Nar Shadda. No telling what those two will do if left unsupervised there for too long."
Kanan followed en suite, agreeing under his breath "You can say that again."
Hera also continued "It's also the perfect opportunity to do some shopping. I've been meaning to pick up a new lekku buffer."
"Hmm..." Sabine thought to herself this would be the perfect opportunity to pick up some new tech and paints. She got up, stretched her shoulders, and went to her room to take an inventory of what she had and what she needed.
The Ghost took off and began its journey to Nar Shaddaa.
Back with Ezra and Zeb, the Phantom landed on some seemingly stable ground in the toxic swamps of Hutta. The two exited the ship as the twilight settled in and dusk approached. Ezra asked "You sure this is the right spot?"
Zeb looked at scanner in his hand, wishing it were bigger or his mitts were smaller, it being hard for him to handle with his large man paws. The Lasat responded "Yeah, we're close... Should be this way." Zeb ran off full of enthusiasm, and a hint of worry. Ezra groaned and trudged off after him.
Ezra couldn't hep but mentally question "why'd it have to be a swamp." Then he suddenly ran into a stopped Zeb. He questioned "What's the matter?" Then he saw the trenches created from a crash landing, along with wrecked trees and rubble, ending with a half sunk star-fighter in the swamp. Zeb solemnly said "This is it." His ears drooped and shoulders sank with the lack of another Lasat.
Then there was a sudden thud. Zeb and Ezra looked to the side to see what it was. Zeb was in a daze. A Lasat had jumped from a tree, and it was a female, only slightly shorter than Zeb in stature. The only thing was she was charging at them, brandishing her bo-rifle.