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Hera's POV


The objective was simple. Go through the tunnels, get out and find the others. My teeth chattered as I walked through the cold cave. 'I hope Ezra is okay… I hope Sabine is okay as well,' I thought to myself. I saw that the path forked into two tunnels. One had crystals forming around the edges, reflecting light back and forth. The other was covered in a thick layer of ice and I could feel a deathly cold breeze coming from it. 'Well, I know what one I'm taking,' I said to myself, walking towards the one with crystals on the edges. Just before I entered, I heard a small whimper coming from the other tunnel. I stopped. It sounded so desperate… so lonely…

I sighed and changed my route. I'd have a look and see what it was. I crossed my arms, trying to keep myself warm. I heard it again, echoing off the icy walls. After walking for about 5 minutes, the tunnel was blocked off by a thick wall of ice. 'Great, I did all of this for nothing,' I groaned. Then I heard a small, high pitched cry coming from the other side. I looked through the ice to see a small, baby fyrnock. I quickly pulled out my gun but then stopped. The baby looked up at me curiously but, sad. I wasn't sure what to do. It seemed lost and alone. I put my gun down but still had it handy. I knew the wall of ice was going to stop it getting close but still, you can never be too sure.

It walked up to the ice and sat there, looking up at me. I bent down. "Hey there little guy. You lost?" I asked sweetly. It responded by shivering and curling into a ball. A pang of sympathy ran through me. "I know the feeling," I mumbled to no one. The fyrnock looked up. He didn't seem aggressive. I watched him curiously as he dug at a patch of snow near the edge of the ice barrier. At first I thought he was using the snow to warm himself but I was shocked to see he had dug himself onto my side. I took a step back as he looked up at me. It shivered again. I smiled warmly and said "You lost little guy?"

He looked down and then walked over and sat at my legs. For some reason, I reached a hand out. I felt his hard, scaly skin. He was freezing! Motherly instinct took over as I quickly grabbed him and pulled him close to my chest. Surprisingly, he didn't protest. I stood up and sighed. "This is crazy but… I'm going to help you find your family." He snuggled into my embrace as I started walking out of the tunnel. I'm just helping a lost creature. What could go wrong… right?


Kanan's POV


I had been walking through this tunnel for about five minutes and it was getting tighter by the second. I sighed. We weren't going to get very far in this one. I started walking back. When I entered the little clearing, I was surprised to see Ezra wasn't there. "Ezra?" I called out. I closed my eyes and tried to concentrate on his force signature. Something was wrong though. I could sense him but it was… blurred. I couldn't tell his location and I couldn't feel his emotions. I sighed. If I was Ezra, where would I have gone?

I looked at the two alternate tunnels and did that little rhyme that Lothal children sing. What was it again? Loth rat, Loth cat, Loth wolf, run. Pick a path and all is done.

My finger pointed to the middle one. I shrugged and entered. Of course I was worried for my padawan but, it's not like he could get far. My gut stirred as I walked into the tunnel. I pushed the feeling away. What could possibly go wr… My thoughts were interrupted by a scream echoing through the tunnel. I froze as I heard voices I hadn't heard in a long time. Cold, merciless voices. "Find the padawan."

"Sir yes sir," replied clones from up ahead. I couldn't see them, but I could sure hear them. My blood went cold. Was I dreaming? This can't be right?! Can it?! Once I got out of my shock, I ran through the tunnel. I was determined to see if I was going crazy. There was a light fog throughout the tunnel and I tripped on something. Not something… someone! I bent down and examined the body, only to gasp in horror to see it was… Master Bilaba! I took a step back and shook my head. This can't be real! It just can't! She opened her eyes and yelled "Run!" I was still frozen as her body went limp again and I could hear heavy foot falls coming up behind me. I ran. Again. Just like I had done all those years ago.

I hid behind a corner to catch my breath. This can't be real! This is all an illusion, that's all. I closed my eyes and cleared my mind. Taking a deep breath, I fell into the arms of the force. When I opened my eyes again, there were no more screams. No more foot falls. It was quiet again. I stood up. This cave is playing games with my mind. The silence was interrupted by a painful scream. This one, was real. I ran like lightning until I found myself at the end of a tunnel, blocked by a thick layer of ice. I looked through to see Ezra in the grasp of the… Inquisitor?! He was twisting his broken arm, Ezra screaming at every touch. 'This isn't real! This isn't real!' I kept saying to myself. I closed my eyes and tried to clear my mind again. When I opened them again, I saw that the inquisitor was gone, but Ezra wasn't. He was lying on the ground, crying. This was the real Ezra!

I pounded my fists against the ice and yelled "Ezra!" He opened his eyes, red from crying. "N-none… of this… is real!" he yelled, clenching his eyes shut. My heart tore slightly. Seeing him in this condition while sitting on the side was driving me crazy. "It's me! I'm real, I swear!" I yelled trying to break the ice. Even through the pain, the teen stood up and looked at me with anger. "No you're not! You're just like before! You're just an illusion! You're gonna lead me into another trap! But I won't let you!" he yelled, running out of view. "Ezra!" I screamed, not wanting him to leave. It was too late. He was gone. I sighed and slumped against the wall. What's real and what's not? I heard a sound echo through the tunnels, as if taunting me. I stood up.

Bilaba. The clones. The inquisitor. They were all illusions. Mind games. I wasn't going to let this cave get the better of me. I knew though, that with Ezra's dark past, the shadows of the cave could get to him. I wasn't going to abandon him. I needed to find him and protect him. "You wanna play this game cave? Fine!" I yelled angrily into the abyss. "Challenge accepted."


Hey guys! How was it? How do you think it's going so far? Do you think that Ezra was fake or real? Do you think that it was a good idea for Hera to take in the fyrnock? What happened to Sabine (is what you're probably thinking ;D)!? Anyways, I hope you guys enjoyed the chapter! Creative critism is helpful! Have a great day and may the force be with you, always!

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