Chapter 3: Lost
In a Imperial Light Cruiser hovering over the Middle East, Kanan meditates as he thinks of a way out. He then began to think of Hera, "Don't worry, I'll find you" He says quietly. Soon his cell open, a Wolf-like man walks in. Even if he's blind, he'll know who comes in. "Admiral Wells, I wonder when you'll see me" He says. The Admiral scoffed, "You Jedi are very funny, but it will not last long. Along with this campaign against the Terrans. Surprisingly, they put up a good fight" Wells says as he looks out the window. "Just because you may have the power, doesn't mean they don't have the heart to be free" Kanan says. "While that may be true, understand that people can break after a certain mount of time" Wells says as he turn back to Kanan. "Well, I wonder how long" He says before he kicks to Wolfman, Kanan then runs out his cell and lock the Admiral inside. Kanan then turn to feel StormTroopers are moving in, forcing Kanan to run to the nearest Escape Pod.
Once He arrives, he began to see StormTroopers firing at him before he turn. When he was about to push the button, he soon see the Troopers falling from gunfire before Ezra and Sabine ran in. "You two, in here now!" Kanan yells. Ezra looks over and sees his Master, he then turn to Sabine. "Go, I'll cover you" He says, "Like I listen to you" Sabine says. Ezra rolled his eyes before gunfire was soon heard. "Alright, follow me then" Ezra says as he began to run. They both soon jump in the Pod with Kanan before he pressed the button, they soon was launched from the Light Cruiser and was directed to Earth.
In the Aircraft Carrier, the three of the five Viper members was eating in the ship's cafe. Soon Hera came to them, "Is it okay to eat here?" She asked. "Sure, We don't have a issue with that" Jack says. As Hera sits down, she looks around. "Where's Lucas?" She asked, "During lunch, he'll be on 'patrol'" Luke says. "Is there something that troubles him, because the Commander did say something about the one member that died seven years back" Hera says. The group with quiet and looks at each other, Luke then took a breath. It was the beginning of 2016, American Forces was helping Russia with a Coup that grew out of their control" He says before turning to Jack. "All three of us was there with Lucas along with another squadron, WarWolf" Jack says. "We was in Moscow when we was supporting the Russian/American Counter Offensive against the Separatist, but it changed" Sam says. "We was request by Command to help WarWolf against the Separatist Air Forces, but one of our pilots stay low to continue supporting the ground forces" Luke says. "What's the Pilot's name?" Hera soon asked, "Jessica Filliam, she was the best pilot the Viper team had" Luke responded. "How did she die?" Hera soon asked, "When Trinity hit, the Gunships was able to steer clear and avoid much of the blast, but Jessica wasn't so lucky. When she was hit, she lost control of her craft and couldn't eject. We all watched in horror as her fighter flared up and exploded" Jack says remembering the time. "So yeah, ever since then, we didn't have a fifth member. In fear of having that person killed" Sam says. "I see. I guess I'll try my best to not be the next victim" Hera says.
In the air, Lucas flies around the Carrier, looking at a old picture of him and Jessica.
Flashback:
"So, I have nothing to worry about?" Lucas asked as he and Jessica walked to their F-35s. "No, It's all fine" Jessica says as she looks up to WarWolf Squadron as they fly over. "Well, as long you stay close to me, I'll trust you" Lucas says, Jessica ran in front of him. "You still have a hard time trusting me, ever since what happened in Dubai" She says. "Because you almost crashed into Warwolf 1 when he was chasing a Su-33 through the city and you wanted to help him" Lucas says. "But I apologized and made it up to him" Jessica says, "You did, but you was reckless and it scared me half to death. Please don't do it again" Lucas says. Jessica wraps her arms around Lucas' neck and sighs, "Alright, I won't" She says before kissing him. She then ran to her craft as the others started to come.
Normal:
Lucas sighs as he continues to remember the conversation they had, he soon turn right out to sea as he began to recon the area. While doing so, a flaming object flew towards him. He quickly turn his fighter, causing it to miss him. "Jesus!" He says as he turn around, "This is Maj. Welfare, I see a Escape Pod in the water, requesting if the Carrier sends SAR to investigate" Lucas says as he looks to the Pod. He then looks into the sky where the smoke trail was still visible, "What is going on?" he asked himself. He soon turn his F-35C and return to back to the ship. As he lands, he sees several Blackhawks taking off with AH-1Z Cobra escorts. He then began walking to his quarter when he came acrossed Hera as she read on the books she got from the Library. She looks up to see him, only for him to quickly turn the next corner. Unknown to Lucas, she quietly follow him. When he was close, she accidently ran into him. "Come on" He says, "Sorry, I'm just curious about you" Hera says. Lucas sighs, "Alright, what is it?" he asked. "If you don't mind me asking. How did you feel about your lover's death" Hera slowly asked. Lucas looks away from her, "You know, People always asked me that, even during her funeral" Lucas looks at the picture. "Her death had made me empty and alone, but then I began to dream of someone. Greens skin, head tails, and beautiful eyes" He says. Hera began to notice what he's talking about, "Me?" She asked quietly. Lucas nods before turning around and entering his room, leaving Hera in thought.