A/N: am so pumped about this chapter coming out. I just hope this doesn't get stolen either. I recently found out that the Ghost crew young padawan has been stolen by a user on wattapad. I have asked the use Rosesmith591 to stop it and she has refused and is continuing to do so. I just am thankful I have great friends through this fandom who stand by me and fans who enjoy the hard work I put into this. But enough with my rant.


When most kids are grounded they go through the five phases similar to death (because it is practically a death sentence to them); denial, anger depression, bargaining and acceptance. Children normally throw hissy fits about being grounded, losing their temper and testing their guardian's patience to the maximum. Finally, they mellow out and accept their groundation with acceptance. Most kids though are not Ezra Bridger.

After the O'Hillia Day incident, Ezra was grounded for one month; no lothcat hunts, not visits to the junkyards, no holovids, and no leaving the ship unless accompanied by a 'living being' (Chopper was in trouble too). While Ezra did complain about it for the first few seconds of being grounded, the kid seemed to jump over the other stages of grief and went right to acceptance. He had already been grounded for a week and just went on with life on the Ghost. In fact, he almost seemed happy, like he forgot he was even grounded. He did chores without grumbling and attended his lessons ready to hear what was to be taught. Instead of being impressed how mature the eight-year-old was acting, the others began to worry.

Kanan and Hera were talking about the matter while finishing up their supply run.

"I just don't think it's healthy for Ezra to suppress his feelings." Hera expressed her concern to Kanan.

"It's not but we can't be like 'hey kid just get pissy already'. Besides, maybe he just accepts he did something wrong." Kanan suggested with some optimism.

"Or maybe he's scared about showing how he feels to us?" Hera offered her theory as the two made their way back to the Ghost.

"Why would he be scared about how he feels?" Kanan questioned in bafflement.

Hera rolled her eyes at Kanan's ignorance, "Remember when Ezra first joined he was hesitant to talk and ask questions because he was scared we would hurt him like the empire did right?"

"Yeah," Kanan acknowledged, not really wanting to know where she was going with it all.

"Well what if he thinks if he acts out we'll hurt him, or abandon him.

"We would never do that." Kanan stated firmly, angry at such a horrible idea.

"I know that and you know that, but does Ezra?" Hera voiced her concern. "I love that kid. We all do, he's a good kid. But maybe he's being too good for his own good."

Kanan hated the idea, but Hera did have a point. Yes, they all had been through so much during the past few months; from saving him from the Empire, having him join them, each crew member bonding and teaching him new things, and saving him... twice! Ezra has even mentioned the crew was his family. Would Ezra think after all that time, that one mishap would make the crew desert him if he didn't behave? The idea of Ezra fearing the crew seemed crazy to Kanan.


"That's crazy," Zeb replied to Kanan and Hera's idea about Ezra as they loaded the cargo hold with supplies.

"Crazy or not, what if it's true?" Hera pointed out.

"Ask him then?" Zeb suggested.

Kanan shook his head, "We don't even know if it's the reason he's been so calm. If we confront him he could shut down. A bunch of grownups asking him questions could feel like an interrogation," Kanan detailed the worst-case scenario,
"After all, he's just a kid."

This caused Sabine, who was standing by the ladder as the adults bickered, to giggle.

"Maybe that there is the problem." Sabine voiced in.

The older of the four looked at her in confusion

"problem?" Hera questioned.

Sabine began to explain, "you guys think Ezra is acting weird because you are comparing him to a typical child. Ezra isn't your typical kid."

The rest of the crew was a little perplexed by Sabine's statement.

"Grown-ups," Sabine complained as she rolled her eyes.

"We'll what do you think is up with him?" Kanan questioned

"I think he's a lot more grown up then you guys give him credit for." Sabine stated as she turned on her comlink and places it in her pocket.

"Give me ten minutes with the kid and you will have you're answer." Sabine stated as she left the room as the other three and Chopper listened to Kanan's comlink, curious as to what Sabine was up to.


"you'd think it be obvious." Sabine thought to herself as she grabbed some yogans for her and Ezra.

She found Ezra going over a holobook on Jedi history in the cockpit.

"Having a good read?" Sabine asked as she tossed a yogan to Ezra.

"Kind of," Ezra admitted, "It is kind of interesting but some of it is boring."

Sabine chuckled at the comment, "not as much fun as lothcat hunting or watching those holo-shows.

"Nah, but it's only for a month I can't do that stuff.

Sabine smiled, "You know kid, I have to admit, you're taking this grounded thing extremely well."

Ezra looked puzzled, "What do you mean?"
"well most kids would complain and whine about being punished. But you're taking all this in stride." Sabine then saw Ezra's confused look and rephrased, "taking it like a grown up."

Ezra just shrugged his shoulders, "Well I did something stupid and dangerous that could have gotten me killed; and I made you all worry and that wasn't fair."

Sabine then commented, "Yeah but you trying to do something nice for us. Aren't you at all annoyed about being punished for something you generally thought would be nice for us."

Again, Ezra just shrugged his shoulder, "A little, but it could be worse."

Sabine knew what he meant, but not the other's, "What do you mean?"

Ezra looked away, questioning if he wanted to tell Sabine.

"You know you can tell me. We're all here for you."

"Exactly," Ezra replied smiling. "I have you guys now. I used to be alone and had no one after mom and dad were taken away.

"For a long time, I was trying to survive. I had nothing. Then the Inquisitor found me and… that was worse than being alone." Ezra trembled at the memory of those awful months.

Sabine sat beside him and hugged him, for the young one to hold his sister figure, embracing the warm comfort she provided.

In the other room, Kanan, Hera and Zeb realized what Sabine meant. Ezra was dealt with every punishment possible and he hadn't even done anything wrong. With his parents being taken away, left to fend for himself on the cold streets where he starved and beaten when he attempted to get food. When he was taken into imperial custody he was tormented and went through torturous training and abuse at the hands of the Empire.

"You're very brave Ezra." Sabine told the young boy.

"Thank Sabine." Ezra replied as he smiled, "Being grounded sucks, but like I said, it could be way worse. Besides. I'm already making plans."

Sabine was now curious, "Plans?"

Ezra then showed a holo-list of his plans. The boy lite up as he excitedly told Sabine, "Once I'm done being grounded I have some ideas on how Chopper and I can catch the Lothcats faster with a fling net. So, we need to check a junkyard to see if anyone was stupid enough to throw away some parts. Also, a holovid marathon…" As Ezra told Sabine about his plans, the rest of the crew was content. Sabine was right, Ezra wasn't typical, they need to understand what he went through to realize that Ezra can be quite mature for his age. It might have come from some troubled time, but as long as they had their Ezra, it wasn't the worst thing in the galaxy.


A/N: I need to give a shout out for the pop quiz last chapter. Some-Helping-Hands-of-Fire is the only one who got that is was Spanish and Hawaiian. Great job on figuring it out. Hoped you all enjoyed this tiny chapter. Next one will be a little longer and more intense.