I hope everyone's had a Merry Christmas and that you'll have a great New Year.


Ezra kept a calm face as he stood in a small but open area of the Phoenix squadron command ship, the area which he used to practice with his saber. Which is what he was doing right now, his saber sang in the air as he practised.

His saber was a none stopping motion of light as his body span around in every direction never stopping for a moment, all around him there were dozens of different blaster drones, small sphere-shaped ball droids that can fire light blaster bolts. Something he can use for training in his defence forms, though he's never used this many before. He couldn't explain it but ever since he and Kanan had... broke-up? Whatever, since Kanan decided to stop training him. He's just gotten better, his skills were increasing, his power in the force was growing. The only downside was that his emotions seemed to be out of whack recently.

Case in point, Ezra blocked one more bolt then raised his left hand and aimed it at the droids then like he has done a couple of times already, blue lightening shot out of his hands and spread through the air, the multiple bolts each hit an individual droid. It didn't take much, when they all struck, the droids fell to the ground and deactivated. His lightsaber was still active when he lowered it slightly to look at his left hand where the lightning came from. As he looked, he could still see small traces of blue bolts going across his hands, he really needed to talk to someone about this but he and Kanan still weren't on speaking terms just yet.

It's been about a week since the last mission with Sabine and four days since Leia left after her father paid a large ransom for her safe return. He had to admit, he did miss Leia and he wasn't just saying that because they had really good sex. Being truthful Leia did everything she could to avoid Ezra and Sabine after that night, though after a day of that Ezra found out that it wasn't because she was ashamed of what they did but more along the lines of she couldn't look at either of them without blushing and she didn't want to give anything away. Though that didn't stop her from visiting them night before she left and they had another night of stupidly good sex.

Though ever since she left things had been rather dull around the Phoenix squadron, there hasn't been a large mission and they were kind of just hanging around, he didn't like it. He needed to do something, he needed to use all this training. Interrupting his thoughts was Sabine as she opened the door to his training room "hey" she smiled "Kanan and Zeb are back with the supplies" she announced.

Ezra smiled and headed over towards her "there any trouble?" he asked as he inspected her face, thankful that the black eye he gave her in the last mission has now been completely healed as she was back to her beautiful self.

"some" she admitted as Ezra deactivated his saber and started to walk towards the command centre. It seems all hands where on deck as he looked around the holo table and saw Sato talking to Hera along with some of the fighter pilot leaders with Rex standing next to them.

Just as Ezra and Sabine stopped walking in front of the table, the door opened and Kanan walked in with Zeb close behind him "we got the supplies, but we were fortunate to get away. The empire's making our travels around the galaxy tougher all the time" he announced as he placed both hands on the table.

"Yes, we need a new hyperspace route in and out of the Lothal sector" Sato spoke to everyone, hoping they had any ideas.

"I may have found a shortcut" Sabine said as she walked forward and typed on the console "the system of Concord dawn. It's a Mandalorian colony and not an imperial territory yet" she spoke as the table showed the relative information.

"But they do work for them" Ezra spoke as he walked forward "I went to Concord dawn on my way to Mandalore" he turned to look at Sabine "I told you about that" he reminded her.

"You did" she nodded back "you also spoke about the leader, Fenn Rau" everyone seemed to give their complete attention to what was being said "you told me that even if he takes money from the Empire, he's a true Mandalorian, loyal to the creed. We can use that" she admitted.

Ezra slowly started to understand what she was trying to say "you want to challenge him to an honour duel" he said "we win then he's honour bound to do what we ask of him"

"Which can include letting us pass through his sector without alerting the empire" Sabine continued.

"But that would mean you would have to win the duel" Hera said looking to Sabine "I know you can fight Sabine but do you believe you can win this?" she asked.

Sabine shook her head "it doesn't matter" she said "I not going to be the one challenging him. I'm a member of a lesser house and Protectors are prestige they won't take someone like me seriously. But..." She looked over to Ezra who rolled his eyes slightly before nodding.

"Alright I'll do it" he agreed.

"So, he'll take you seriously?" Hera asked confused.

Ezra nodded towards her as everyone looked at him "I'm the son of Lady Bo-Katarn or at least that's what everyone believes" he quickly corrected himself "she's in charge of her own Mandalorian rebel sect against the empire not to mention the head of house Vizsla and a renowned war veteran. If that wasn't enough, I've fought against the Protectors before and proven my strength. It should be enough"

Sato raised a hand to his chin "I do not like the idea of sending one of my best on their own, we will go together as a full squad, but the Tempest shall lead the charge and open communication with them" he instructed.

Everyone nodded at his words and many of the others in the room began to leave to go about their business and get the ships ready for travel "what is your plan to make sure they won't start shooting the second they see us" Hera asked as she walked forward to the couple with Kanan slightly behind her.

"I'll let him know that I'm there to challenge him" Ezra explained "he'll order the rest of you to leave the system encase I'm lying, I'll take Sabine in the Tempest down to the planet. We'll have the dual, if I win I can name my terms. In this case it'll be allowing us to pass through the sector"

"And if you lose?" Kanan spoke up as he looked over to Ezra.

Ezra glanced over to Sabine who shared a look with him, he looked back to Kanan "he may not but there's a high chance he'll kill me" there was a small moment of silence as the others processed that information "it'll be fine" he added before turning to leave.


"two minutes" Sabine said as she and Ezra sat in the cockpit of the Tempest, which was positioned at the head of Phoenix squadron. All of which were in light speed heading towards Concord Dawn.

"Copy that" Ezra said as he pressed a few buttons on the side of the console.

"Ezra, you need to talk to Kanan" Sabine quickly said back out of the blue.

"Sabine" he sighed back "I don't know what else there is to talk about" he added.

"Well, you need to think of something" she calmly spoke back, turning in her chair to face him.

"I am not going to him first, he crossed the line, he has to apologies. Besides I thought you agreed with me on this 'but sometimes when you say something, you can't take it back'" he quoted her own words sternly with frowning eyes.

"I know what I said" Sabine rolled her eyes "I'm not saying you need to forgive him but you at least need to prove that you can still work together and he's not going to break first, you know how stubborn he can be"

Ezra shook his head "it's not about stubbornness, it's about being wrong and not being able to admit... ok fine, it's stubbornness" he admitted "but that's not good enough reason to just let it go"

It took a lot of effort for Sabine not to start laughing at his words "yes, because you are just as stubborn to go first but unlike Kanan. I can bribe you into doing something"

"Excuse me" Ezra turned in his chair to face "you cannot bribe me into talking to him first. He has to apologies before anything can happen" he reiterated.

Sabine turned in her seat and faced him while he did everything, he could think of to not turn back to her "are you sure about that?" she asked with a sensual voice "are you sure there is nothing I could offer you?" she added.

A beeping noise caught his attention "OH LOOK, WE'RE HERE!" he yelled thanking the force for the interruption.

The view of Hyperspace left the front window and was replaced by the damaged planet of Concord dawn. Looking down to a small holographic projector in-between the two pilots' seats with a model of the Tempest in the middle. Ezra could see that the rest of the squadron came in behind him "you got this, right?" Sabine asked with a slightly worried tone.

Quickly forgetting about their previous conversation, Ezra turned back to look at her "I'll be fine" he said back calmly.

Before Sabine could even say something back, there was a beeping on the console. They both looked down to the holographic radar and saw that there were six new ships heading directly towards them, of the same make and design as the Tempest "attention unidentified vessels. This is Fenn Rau, Protector of Concord Dawn. You are trespassing in Mandalorian territory. Identify yourselves" the familiar voice came through the ships com system and they both new that the same message was going through the entire squadron.

"Well, he hasn't change" Ezra spoke before he moved forward and pressed a button on the console "Fen Rau of Concord Dawn, this Ezra Kryze" he spoke calmly.

There was a moment of silence and before anyone else in the squad could do anything, the radar showed that three of the incoming ships started to back up slightly. At least that showed that if they wanted to leave, they would be allowed to "well, I heard you had survived. I must say you certainly know how to cause a fuss. I also heard that you battled Lord Vader and lost" he added in a mocking tone.

Ezra knew what he was doing, he trying to anger him so he would act up and reveal his plan for being here "yeah well, what do you expect? He was about to execute my mother"

"I expect nothing less, I would have done the same thing. Just like I expect you not to forget where my allegiance lies. Especially concerning you, one of the Empires most wanted. Not afraid I'll turn you in?" he asked as the planet got bigger and bigger.

"No, I'm not" he said back before taking a breath, this would be a first for him "Fenn Rau, of the Protectors of Concord Dawn. I Ezra Kryze of Clan Kryze, House Vizsla challenge you to a trail by combat. One warrior to another" he spoke with a voice of confidence but his insides where in shambles. In the silence after he issued the challenge Ezra couldn't help but let out a chuckle. After everything he's been through, the thought of this fight attacked his nerves like no one's business.

"Are you sure you want to do this" Fenn's voice spoke in a different tone; this one was far more serious "my respect for Lady Katarn and even yourself is great after what's happened but that respect only goes so far"

Ezra looked over to Sabine, even though this was her idea. That didn't mean she wasn't worried for him, though there was no backing out now "this is the way" was all he said back.

"...this is the way" he said back as he and the rest of the fighters pulled back "I'm transferring the coordinates to a monastery, it's ancient. The challenge shall be there. You are allowed to bring one ship with you apart from your own" he informed.

Before Ezra could say anything back a knew voice entered the conversation "this is Hera Syndulla of the Ghost, we'll be accompanying the Tempest planet side" Hera said immediately.

Even with the state of things Ezra couldn't help but roll his eyes at her quick reaction to wanting to come with them. Even now looking down to the Rader, the rest of the squadron was pulling back except for the Ghost who took up position just behind them as they moved towards the planet.


Ezra stood calmly with Sabine at his side as the ramp of the Tempest lowered and the two stepped out onto a large open floor that looked like it was on the inside of a colosseum of some sort. Ezra looked around and he saw a large seating area that surrounded them on all sides that rested on a high wall.

As couldn't help but spin around and admire this homage to his history. When he did, he saw There were three different statues stationed around them, each of them carved after a different Mandalorian. When Ezra looked closer and saw the difference between them, it looked like they were from different eras. Some looked truly ancient, still having small amounts of fur over the armour "amazing" Sabine whispered as she too looked around "now, this is real art"

Ezra couldn't help but nod, ignoring the ships landing all around them "these must be the three true Mandalores" he said as he pointed at one to the right of them "look, it's Mandalore the ultimate" he said.

Sabine quickly pointed to another "Tarre Viszla, the creator of the Darksaber" she added.

Naturally they both turned to face the third statue but neither of them could name him. The statue was just as large as the others, but it looked completely different. While he wore a Mandalorian mask it was covered by a hood and cloak, he had some pieces of armour but no ware near as much as the other two. His arms were crossed but, in each hand "are they lightsabres?" Sabine asked.

Ezra just gave a nod as he looked at the statue, into that slit in the helmet's T-shaped visor. The outside world started to fade away from view and all that was left was him and the statue, something about it was just calling out to him. Like when he was near the holocron for the first time, he just couldn't stop himself from taking a step closer towards it.

It would have kept on walking where it not for Sabine quickly grabbing him by the shoulder and forcing him to walk forward with her. When he reigned his focus, he looked back to the middle of the arena and he saw that three of the Kom'rk-class fighters had landed and Fenn was waiting for him in the middle with a small escort. But he knew they were just for show, just to make sure Ezra would keep his word.

Ezra tried to get his mind off the statue as he got closer to his target but that was proving to be very difficult. When he stepped in front of Fenn he stopped and saw the stoic face of his opponent "welcome Ezra Kryze. To the Concord Colosseum, an ancient place. Used for sacrifice, punishment, ceremony and challenges"

Ezra nodded "it's a fitting place then" he agreed "before we begin, I would like to say that as you can see, I no longer have my amour. I am not asking for you forsake yours, but I would ask that you allow myself the use of my lightsabre as a form of compensation" he asked. It wasn't an unfair request, Mandalorian duals are something that have rules, no one could have a massive unfair advantage such as a lightsaber or pure Baskar armour while the other didn't.

Fenn as quite for a moment while he considered the words, though he soon nodded "I can agree to that" he said "however I trust you know that the use of the force in this dual shall not be tolerated" he warned with a stern tone.

"Naturally" Ezra agreed, of course the use of the force would be an unfair advantage as there would be little Fenn could do to stop him from just choking him with the force "before we begin can just ask one question?" he asked.

"You can" Fenn said as he turned around and told the rest of his men to back up.

"That statue" Ezra nodded towards the hooded figure "who is he?" he asked.

Fenn looked over to the statue before answering "that, is Revan" he answered as he pulled his helmet over his head and Ezra did his best to ignored the feeling that began to shape in the deepest part of him, like the force was reaching out and trying to strangle him.

"Raven" he said to himself before looking back to Fenn "thank you" he added before taking a step back and turned to see Sabine who was standing with the Ghost crew, he gave them one last nod before turning back forward.

He and Fenn locked eyes as the sounds around them ceased, soon all that could be heard was the wind. Neither one of them wanted to make the first move but they each also knew that someone would need to, Ezra held his stare as Fenn stood with his legs bent and hand over hip. Matching Ezra's own stance, who instead held his hand over his sabre instead of a blaster.

With a final gust of wind moving past them the force screamed a warning and almost without himself even consciously moving Ezra's hand quickly wrapped around his sabre and the blue blade ignited just in time to stop a red bolt that left Fenn's blaster. He didn't have time to think before more blasts kept coming in, his blade turned into a flourish of motion as the bolts kept getting sent away. Using his training Ezra sent the bolts back at Fenn but they seemed to bounce off of him as they connected with the plates of armour.

He slowly started to move forward blocking the bolts as he got closer, when he was only a few feet away, Ezra used the force to launch himself the last of the distance. Fenn brought up his arms as the lightsabre moved towards him, the Baskar wrist plates held as the blade connected with them. Though the force of the strikes forced Fenn to back up a couple of steps, Ezra continued to strike at him again and again though Fenn was able to use his armour pieces to block him.

After another strike Fenn was able to push Ezra to the side slightly and raised his left blaster but as he span Ezra continued to turn and raised his leg preforming a round house kick, while not hitting him directly he was able to knock the weapon out of his hands and the blaster skittered across the ground. Before he could get his bearing, Fenn raised his left arm and a grabbling line shot out from a Van-Brace and wrapped around him keeping him in place. Though Fenn's victory was short lived as Ezra quickly used his sabre to slash the cable.

There was a moment of silence between the two fighters as they starred at each other. Though it was quick to change as Fenn used his foot to kick up some dust and it landed right in Ezra's eyes, a dirty trick true but completely allowed. He took a step back and used his sabre to block incoming bolts from Fenn second blaster, though it became clear that his eyes will not be of use here. Keeping his eyes closed Ezra decided to use all his training in order to better see his surroundings without his eyes.

And when the force screamed a warning, he was quick to answer. Ezra moved his sabre to block an incoming bolt, though unlike last time there was no barrage of attacks. It seemed that with his eyes out of use, Fenn wanted to probe him to get a better read on what he could now do.

Block.

Block.

Dodge to the side.

Block again.

Ezra frowned as he ears heard the sound of a Mando jet pack, he took a step back as he blocked an incoming bolt though this one was quickly followed by more. Trusting in his instincts he used the force to augment his legs, he jumped into the air with a flip. As he did, he outstretched his leg felt as he made contact with Fenn's chest.

The force of the kick was enough to knock him out of the air and onto the ground. Based on the sound that hit his ears, it seemed that it was also damaged beyond repair. Without waiting for him to make the next move, the second Ezra's own feet land on solid ground, he quickly jumped again towards his target. With a forward-facing flip, Ezra's sabre landed and was able to slice through Fenn's second blaster. Quickly turning to deliver another kick, he landed on air as it seemed Fenn ducked under the attack.

And the force warned Ezra of another attack. Preforming a small back flip, he felt an intense heat by him. It seemed he just avoided a flame attack, without really thinking Ezra was able to kick a small rock the size of a hand into the air, turning around he did another kick hitting the rock mid-air as it began to fall, and it found its target.

It collided with the flamer and seemed to damage it enough to break it but before Fenn could do anything Ezra moved and tackled him to the ground. As they landed on top of each other, Ezra was quick to get the upper hand and kneel just over Fenn who was unable to stop Ezra from placing his sabre just under his helmet at his neck.

No-one spoke as Fenn was held at Ezra's mercy "do it" he said calmly "I'm not going to beg. If I am to die I shall do it with my honour intact"

Ezra reached out with the force, and he could tell that no-one had moved from the groups that had formed "it's not about honour" he said back calmly as he stood up and deactivated his sabre with a hiss "it's about a debt" he stepped back.

"Debt?" he questioned as he stood up "and what would you ask of me?" he asked as the rest of the protectors moved forward while the Ghost crew did the same. Though they were much more tense. Expect for Sabine who was much more calm.

"I would request that any of the ships belonging to my people be allowed to pass through this system are allowed too without you alerting the empire" he requested calmly.

Without even seeing her there Ezra didn't react as Sabine reached up and rubbed something soft against his eyes, clearing his vision for him. Opening his now clear eyes, he saw Fenn and the protectors standing behind him "that is what you request of me?" he asked as if he didn't even believe him at first "of all that you can ask, it's that?" he asked again.

Ezra nodded "well that and one more thing" he took a step forward "I want you to give some data sticks regarding him" he nodded over towards the large statue of who he recently found to be Revan.


Ezra took a deep breath as he looked across the command table within the Phoenix command ship. They had all just reported back and let everyone know the situation with the planet. Knowing that this was long overdue regardless, Ezra moved forward and stopped just short of Kanan and Hera who were standing together and speaking in hushed tones. They bothed turned to face him when he approached "Hey Ezra, good job earlier. You really had me worried for a few moments there" Hera spoke with a loving tone.

Ezra gave her a smile "yeah it was harder than I thought it would be" he simply said as he turned to face Kanan "Can I have a word?" he asked.

Kanan glanced over to Hera before turning back to him "sure" he said as the two began to walk down the corridors of the command ship "how are you with your Jedi history?" he asked suddenly.

Kanan frowned at him as they walked, no doubt confused by the random question about something Ezra had never asked before. Even when they were training together "some, though it was never my strong suit. Why?" he asked.

Ezra stopped walking and turned to face his older Jedi "what can you tell me about someone called Revan?" he asked.

Kanan frowned in concentration as he glanced to the ground, no doubt trying to decide if he should tell Ezra about him or not "why do you want to know about him?" he calmly asked back.

Ezra leaned against the wall of the corridor and crossed his arms, though all he gave was a shrug "just a feeling" he said deciding it would be best not to tell him about what the force was telling him.


Ok guys, all don't here. I hope you all enjoyed what's happened and the little hinting here and there about where Ezra's journey might be heading.

I hope you'll all have a happy new year and please let me know what you all think in the reviews down below and I'll see you all in the next chapter.