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Ezra's POV

Aiden had showed us around the whole stone town. I had never seen anything like it. Beautiful buildings and engraved stones. The towering pillars to the castle stood over us like giants. Large windows everywhere, light flooding in at every entrance. The sun started to set as Aiden talked to Ash, constantly smiling. Kanan was trailing closely behind them, muscles still slightly tense. I guess it was a brotherly thing.

After we went up an elevator, we made it to the top floor. At the end of the corridor were two large, beautifully carved doors. Aiden ran up to it, still holding Ash's hand. When everyone else arrived Aiden looked excited and said "Come on everyone." We all looked at him when he pushed on one of the doors and it creaked open. Everyone walked inside and gasped. It was a giant room with 2 lounges and a table in the middle. There was a huge rectangular window at the end of the room starting at the floor and ending at the roof. Light was pouring into the space as I just stood there, eyes closed, soaking up the rays.

I felt someone touch my arm after a moment and opened my eyes. "You in there kid?" asked Sabine.

"Yeah, just enjoying the sun," I said with a smile.

She nodded and said "I know right. It's beautiful!"

I walked over to Kanan who was now standing at the window, looking out at the city beneath them. "It's amazing isn't it?" I asked my master who was staring into the abyss. He just nodded. Ash came up beside us and placed a hand on the glass. "Missed it?" she asked Kanan with a sigh.

"Yeah… but it was different back then…" Kanan replied sadly.

I looked up at Ash, her silver eyes shining but… empty. That's when I remembered. She couldn't see. While we were all here enjoying the view, she had no view to enjoy. I said to myself 'It must be hard to be blind….'

As if reading my thoughts Ash put a hand on my shoulder and said "You have no idea kid." The tension was broken when Aiden stood beside a bed in the corner and said "Ash! Come here." We all walked over to him as he pulled out something from behind his back. It was something covered in cloth and he put it in Ash's hands. She took the cover off to reveal two lightsabers and a neckless. Kanan and Ash gasped at the same time and Kanan asked slowly "Are those what I think they are?!"

Ash nodded numbly and held one carefully in her hand. "It's the family swords…" Suddenly a black blade shot out from the handle with a triumphant sound. It looked different to a regular lightsaber and had an electric sensation to it. Ash smiled and then handed the other one to Kanan. Her expression became very serious as she said "This one… it's for you, you know? Why don't you give it a shot… brother?" Kanan lifted a shaking hand and grabbed it. He examined it for a moment before activating it, revealing a white, electric blade. Ash and Aiden smiled while everyone else gasped. "Ash…" Kanan stuttered. "It's….It's amazing. Everything is amazing! I don't know what to say…" Ash swung hers around with beauty and grace. "You can keep it… it is yours after all," she said as Aiden grabbed the neckless and put it over her head, onto her neck. Kanan smiled but then pulled out his lightsaber. He stared at both of them in his hands and finally said "No…This belongs to you." He held out his hand with the now deactivated lightsaber. Ash took the sword and said "If you say so."

She activated both and started to show some of her skills. Everyone was amazed. She had recovered so quickly over that month she was with us. She was practically dancing and her swords were just a blur of white and black. She stopped and laughed. "Feels good to be back!"

Aiden laughed and walked over to the window. "I'm glad to have you back," he said joyfully. I stood beside Aiden and asked "Why do you all look like birds?" He just laughed and said "Wanna find out?" I nodded and he bent down. I jumped on his back and he stood up. "Hold on!" He said as the world suddenly rushed upward and we rocketed to the roof. I screamed as a natural reaction and we flew out a hole in the roof. I clenched my eyes shut as the wind whipped my face. Suddenly everything calmed and I felt like I was floating. I opened my eyes slowly to see we were gently gliding above the city. "Woah…" I exclaimed.

Aiden chuckled. "Enjoying the view?"

"Y-yeah!" I saw the city below me and the sun slowly setting on the horizon. Aiden turned slightly as the castle came back into view. Aiden outstretched his arms, his metal wings following him as his jet boots turned off. We were just floating back towards the roof and we descended back into the room. Kanan ran to my side and put both of his hands on my shoulders. "Are you okay?" he asked, a hint of concern in his voice. I laughed and said "Yeah! That was awesome!" My master smiled and ruffled my blue hair that was standing up in all directions.

Once I had patted my hair back to normal, Aiden said "Maybe another time I'll show you how to properly use our armour."

I nodded and he turned to Ash. "Ash, the people are going to be so glad you're here for Hope day!"

Ash smiled and said sarcastically "Yeah. As if you could run the ceremony by yourself."

"I could! On second thought…. Nah you're right," Aiden said in a cocky tone.

"Hope day?" Hera interrupted.

Aiden smiled and explained, "Five years ago tomorrow, the Freedom Fighters liberated the whole of Edross. We celebrate it every year! It's a huge milestone for us. Ash and I do a ceremony at night and in the morning I have to get up at dawn to go to the small villages around the planet." He climbed up a ladder that led to a small platform with a bed on it. He collapsed on it and said in a sarcastic tone "Whoopee for me."

Ash ran up to Kanan and jumped on his back but he reacted quickly and caught her so she was having a piggy back ride. "Ha. That's not the first time you've done that!" Kanan smirked.

Ash laughed and Aiden sat up. "You should attend the ceremony Kanan," he said in an excited voice.

"Yeah! The people would love to see you too!" Ash said as she got off of Kanan's back.

"Why?" Kanan asked.

Aiden said "Some people celebrate you too you know? They call you the…"

"Aiden!" Ash interrupted.

"They call me what?" Kanan asked. I was curious too.

"Ash it's fine," Aiden reassured her. "Many say we are 'the pinnacles of hope'. 'The Burning Fire', AKA me. 'The New Dawn', also known as Ash and some even celebrate someone else. They call him 'The Lost One'…That's you."

There was a bit of tension in the air. I looked at my master who was staring blankly into nothing. Through the force I could sense his confusion and disbelief. "I don't…. understand…" he mumbled. "Why would they celebrate me? I didn't even do anything."

Aiden nodded at Ash. "She's your reason. When people heard of her undying hope to find you, they too joined in and saw you as an important part to our culture."

Kanan went and sat down on one of the lounges. He sighed. "This is a lot to take in."

Aiden frowned and said "I'm sorry to overload you like that… maybe we should all just have dinner, relax a little. There will be time to catch up later."

My stomach growled. It had been a while since we'd eaten because we had low credits but that's why we were here I guess. "I want food!" I said.

"Yeah me too!" Sabine agreed.

Aiden smiled and said "Well then let's go eat!"

Everyone headed for the door except for Kanan, who was still stuck in a trance. "You comin' master?" I asked. He turned his head towards me and said "You go on ahead, I'll catch up. I just need some time…to think…" I nodded and left him in peace. Everything was happening so fast, especially for him. There was so much to process but I was sure there was more in store for us…

Hey guys! It's been a while huh? I got back from my camp 2 days ago and thought I should update this story! I really like it and I already have a story line in motion. What do you guys think of it? I love to read your reviews so go ahead and write one!

If you think Kanan and Ezra should have a father son relationship you should check out my other fanfic: "O' Son of Mine". If you want a cool story about Sabine's parents, go check out A M3mb3r123. And if you want star wars rebels stories in general go check out JediRebelWriter! They are both really good authors so go check them out! As always, may the force be with you!

-Superherotiger

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