Love in the Rebellion -Escape and Capture
Chapter Prologue
Ezra, Sabine, and Wedge finish installing the Starbird's new armaments. After getting permission to do a live systems check, the trio take the Starbird to space, where they deploy drones, to test the shields and armament of the newly modified starship.
Back on the ground, there was a prison breach in cell block 2816, where Delphine was held. She manages to steal Ezra and escapes to an unknown planet in the Rebellion's star charts.
End Chapter Prologue
"Yavin base this is Starbird, requesting clearance for departure." Ezra spoke to the flight tower, waiting for the all clear signal.
"Starbird this is Yavin base. Request has been reviewed by high command. Your request for a live armaments test has been accepted. Atmospheric weather is good. Departure is a go. Have a good flight, Commander." The flight commander said.
"Roger that. Starbird out." Ezra closed the channel and groaned. "Why... Why do they keep calling me Commander?"
Sabine laughed, "It's because you are a Commander. They are required to address superior officers that way."
"Well it bothers me," Ezra complained.
"Oh I don't know. I like the formalities," Wedge said from the cargo hold. He was making sure all the spare parts were secured in their places.
"Am I seriously the only one who doesn't like that? I mean, yeah I'm ok with it every once in awhile, but all the time is too much for me."
"Let's just focus on the test alright, love?" Sabine asked.
"Right. Everything secure down there, Wedge?"
"Yes sir everything is in place."
"Good," he looked over to Sabine. "Launch the drones."
She pushed a button on her console. "Drones are away."
Ezra saw 10 drones they stashed in the cargo bay fly past them. Each one headed to their respective coordinates.
"All drones are in position," Wedge said.
"Alright. Charging primary weapons." Ezra said as he flipped a few switches above his head. There was a quiet hum from the new cannons.
"Looking good, Ezra," Sabine said. "I guess those engineers do know what they're doing."
"Told ya," he said. "Alright, first drone in sight. First live weapon's test in 3...2...1..." He fired a few shots at the drone once the targeting computer locked on. Multiple blue laser bolts hit their target with deadly accuracy. The drone exploded instantly.
"Damn, you're spot on, Ezra," Wedge said, watching the readings come in from the first test. Ezra grinned as he flew the Starbird around the dead drone, in search of the next one.
"Sabine, where's the next target?" he asked.
"It should be about 1300 meters to our left," she said.
Ezra's targeting computer got a lock on the target, "Alright I got a lock," he said, steering the ship towards the drone. He flipped a switch on the weapon's console, switching firing modes on the cannons from semi auto to fully automatic, and fired a 1 second burst. Then another. Each cannon firing 50 bolts per second. With a fire rate like that, the guns will overheat quickly, so he had to fire in 8 second bursts at most to avoid jamming or killing the cannons.
This drone also exploded from the two cannon bursts.
"Spot on again. These guns seem to be working alright." Wedge said then.
"Sabine, care to make things a little interesting?" Ezra asked his co pilot.
She grinned, "With pleasure." She pushed a few buttons and the droids started moving.
"This is much better," Ezra said as he turned onto the tail of one of the droids. "Switching to concussion missiles."
The target was locked on, and Ezra fired two missiles at the droid. The missiles tore the droid apart once they hit their target.
"These missiles really pack a good punch!" Ezra exclaimed, surprised at the results.
"Well that's what they're designed for, love," Sabine said with a smile.
Wedge snickered, "I'm...sorry but it's so weird hearing Sabine call you 'love' all the time."
"Then that's something you're going to have to get used to." Ezra said with a grin.
A larger ship approached them. "Sabine, that's our droid for our torpedo test?" Ezra asked.
"Yup. Let's see if this works."
Ezra flew his ship straight to the remote controlled ship, and pushed a button. The torpedoes were launched from the tubes and hit their target, no problem.
"Looks like all our weapons systems are good," Ezra concluded.
"Check flares?"
"I was getting to that," Ezra said. He flipped a couple switches again. "Alright, Sabine, dump flares."
She pushed a button on the console and all the armed flares were ejected from the ship.
"Looks good, Sabine. Looks beautiful." Ezra said, making Sabine blush a little.
"Wedge, get the armed drones activated." Ezra ordered.
"On it," he replied, setting up the armed droids. "Alright, their weapons are active."
"Alright," Ezra said.
"Ezra, three contacts, six O'clock." Sabine said.
"I see them."
The three droids fired their first few rounds, the Starbird's deflector screens holding strong.
"Shields are holding. This is good." Sabine says.
Ezra grinned, then. Sabine catches the grin and laughs. "You were waiting for this part, weren't you?"
"Yup," Ezra said. "Sabine, would you do the honors?"
"I would love to," she replied. She took control of the rear guns. The original rear guns were removed and replaced with a turret, which only had a 120 degree firing arc. She shot down all three targets, no problem.
"That was the last of them, I think," Ezra said.
"That was fun," Sabine said, smiling. Their project was a huge success.
"Alright then, let's head back to base." Ezra said, turning the ship to Yavin 4. He opened a channel to the flight tower on the surface.
"Yavin Base, this is Starbird requesting clearance to land."
"Starbird, Yavin Base. Permission granted. Landing bay 5 is cleared and ready. How copy?"
"Clear copy, Yavin Base." With that, Ezra closed the channel, and flew straight to Hangar 5.
When they touched down, Sabine jumped up and tackled Ezra.
"Woah! Sabine?" Ezra asked surprised.
"Everything worked! I didn't think everything would work!" Sabine practically screamed with joy.
Wedge was laughing, but Ezra said, "Was there any doubt?"
"Yes," Wedge joked. Sabine glared at him, but truthfully she was doubting herself, too.
"I'm just kidding. It's Sabine we're talking about! There's no doubt anything would work," Wedge said.
"Hey guys," Ezra started. Wedge and Sabine both looked at him. "We did good. We fixed the Starbird with little to no complications and everything worked perfectly."
Sabine stared at him, "I feel like there's more to this..."
Ezra grinned, "Drinks on me tonight?"
Wedge let out a whoop, "Aw man I can't remember the last time I actually had a drink."
Ezra laughed, "You had a drink two nights ago! Besides, I might be able to find something in Zeb's room."
Sabine laughed, "No you will not search Zeb's room for any drinks."
"Fine. I suppose he would kill me if he found out."
The trio left the ship, and went straight to the bar. The barkeep noticed the trio looking all happy and excited.
"So I suppose something great happened?" the bartender asked.
"You could say that," Ezra said.
The bartender smiled, "What's it going to be?"
Ezra thought for a moment, "Something that has a good kick in it."
"Make that for all three of us," Sabine added.
"Coming right up," the bartender said, grabbing three glasses and turning to the drink dispenser. Moments later, he handed each of them a glass full of a weird green liquid. "Order up!" he said.
The trio picked up their glasses, "To a successful test." Ezra said. They clinked their glasses together, and downed their drinks.
Ezra coughed, "Haar'chak this has a really good kick in it."
The bartender smiled, "That's pretty much what you ordered, sir."
Sabine laughed, "It's not too bad."
"Really? You already look like you're going to fall into something," Wedge remarked. it was obvious the alcohol buzz was already getting to him.
The bartender smiled again, "Would you three like another?"
Ezra slapped a few more credits on the counter, "Definitely." All three said at the same time.
Pretty soon, they could barely see straight.
"I think the three of you had enough for one night," the bartender said chuckling. They had 4 rounds each, but whatever it was, it's strong.
"I think you're right," Ezra said, his speech slightly slurred.
They got up and started to walk out. Ezra pulled out another credit and tossed it to the bartender.
"There's your tip," he said.
Eventually, Wedge made it to his room, and Sabine made it to hers, but with Ezra's help. Sabine collapsed on the bed and before Ezra could move, he felt a hand grab his arm. He looked down to Sabine.
"Stay..." she said.
Ezra smiled, "Alright, if you want me to."
Sabine pulled him down into the bed so he was on top of her. However, since they were a little tipsy, the momentum threw Ezra more to the side, allowing her to get on top of him.
She kissed Ezra passionately, her hands on his chest. Ezra deepened the kiss and slid his tongue into her mouth. Sabine moaned softly, then started to pull Ezra's shirt off.
Ezra tried to stop it, "Sabine, are you..."
"Shut up, Ezra," She groaned. She managed to remove his shirt, then started to take her shirt off as well. Ezra tried to sit up a bit, but Sabine pushed him back down, pinning him to the bed. Their lips connected again, and Sabine let out another quiet moan. They were breathing only through their noses, as Sabine would not break the kiss even for a breath.
*20 minutes later*
Sabine and Ezra were cuddling under the bed sheets. Ezra was staring at the ceiling, but Sabine was out like the light. Her arm wrapped over his chest, holding his shoulder, while her other arm was wrapped around his arm, her hand in his. She let out a soft sigh in her sleep, but she was smiling.
They made love a couple times. I guess that's what I get for getting my girlfriend drunk, Ezra thought to himself.
He realized how tired he when he couldn't keep his eyes open any longer. Everything went dark, Ezra finally sleeping with a very happy Sabine with him.
*The next morning*
Ezra wakes up to the sound of the security alarms going off, an automated voice on the intercom repeating the same thing.
"Security breach on the detention level! All hands high alert!"
Ezra jumped up, instantly alert. The detention level?
Sabine stirred next to him, "Ezra?" She asked, rubbing the sleep out of her eyes. "Wha-What's going on?"
"That's what I intend to find out. The entire base is on high alert from a security breach on the detention level."
Sabine jumped up then, "Detention level?!"
They started to get dressed, but before Ezra could put on his usual, Sabine threw something at him. Ezra looked at it.
"Sabine you know I don't wear black."
"It's just an undershirt. It's made with the same material my body suit is made with."
Ezra just stared, confused, "It's Mandalorian material?"
"Yes, now put it on. You can still wear your usual clothes over it."
"Isn't this yours though?"
Sabine smiled, "I had Tristan deliver it from Mandalore. It's yours"
Ezra smiled, putting on the shirt. He now knew why Mandalorians were almost always comfortable in any situation. He was feeling relaxed already.
Ezra finished getting dressed and clipped his lightsaber on his belt and holstered his DL-44 blaster pistol. Sabine put on her tactical black bodysuit, and of course her colorful armor.
Before they left the room, Sabine kissed him. "Meg vurel Kelir banar shi kar'taylir Ni kar'tayl gar darasuum."
Ezra understood only the last part, since he's still learning, but he knew what she was trying to tell him. (She said, 'What ever shall happen just know I love you.')
They left the room together, hands on their weapons, ready for what could happen. Of course, they set their weapons to stun. There were Rebels running all over the place: new recruits running to their rooms, security running around making sure everyone is secure, top officers commanding other security forces.
Ezra saw the Delta commandos were getting ready as well. If the Commandos are getting ready, then this really isn't good.
"Ezra..." Sabine started.
"I know. This is really not good at all."
A few commandos ran up to them, standing at alert. The patch on their uniforms identified the squad as Delta Five. "Commander, we have orders to follow you. What are we going to do?"
Ezra stared and sighed. Great
Sabine looked at him, "Ezra?"
Ezra looked at the commandos, "Follow me. We were going to secure the hangar."
"Yes sir," they said. Ezra, Sabine, and the Delta Five commandos made their way to secure the hangar. If a prisoner escaped, they'd most likely make their way to the hangar.
They found the hangar, but they couldn't get in. The doors were locked from the inside.
"Ezra to Security, did you secure the hangar?"
A voice came over the comms, "Negative, Commander. We don't have people in there."
"Great. Whoever escaped the detention block is probably in there." Ezra complained.
"Well, you can still get in," Sabine said, gesturing to the ventilation shaft.
"Sabine, you know I don't do that anymore. Plus I'm taller so..."
Sabine stared at him, "Are you saying I should crawl through that?"
"No I-I... I only meant..." Ezra stammered.
"Sir, we have to get inside. We can't hack through it." one of the commandos said.
"Explosives?" Ezra suggested.
"Blast-proof doors. Explosives won't work. However your lightsaber can still get through." Sabine said.
"Alright. Stand back everyone." Sabine and the Delta Five stood behind Ezra, ready to breach. Ezra ignited his lightsaber and began cutting through the doors. Soon, there was a person-sized hole in the hangar doors, and the commandos threw concussion grenades through it. As soon as the grenades went off, everybody breached the door.
"Clear!" one commando called.
"Clear!" another reported.
Their squad commander walked up to Ezra.
"All units report clear. Hangar secured, all ships are secured."
Good, nobody's in here. Ezra thought to himself.
"What are your orders, Commander?"
Ezra looked back at the Delta Five leader, "Stay here and been the area locked down."
"Yes sir!"
Sabine and Ezra relaxed a little. "Are you alright, Ezra?"
Ezra nodded, "I'm alright. I'm just glad the hangar is sec..." Ezra suddenly turned around and ignited his lightsaber, deflecting a live round away from Sabine.
Sabine jumped back, completely surprised. All the commandos pointed their weapons to the spot where the shot came from. Suddenly, every single person in the hangar was knocked out by an electric charge.
Before Ezra blacked out, he heard a voice... Delphine's voice.
"Did you really think I was going to give up on you that easy? Oh don't worry, Ezra dear, I won't hurt Sabine this time."
*A few hours earlier in Delphine's cell*
A food tray slid through the slot in the door. Breakfast. Delphine got up and picked up the tray. She was plotting how to get out of the cell, and get Ezra to go with her to another planet. She knew he wouldn't join her, so she would have to force him to.
Bribery? No he doesn't seem like a guy to accept bribes. Threatening Sabine to get him to come with me? That could work, but I don't want everybody there to see.
Delphine thought all this to herself as she ate. She already had a plan to get out of the cell, she just needed to figure out how to get Ezra.
Suddenly it all clicked together in her mind. I'm going to need a bunch of electric charges, I go to the hangar... if everything goes as planned Ezra would be there. She just about squealed with joy.
A guard walked past a few minutes later, to collect the food tray. Right on time, Delphine thought to herself. The door opened, and the guard stepped in. He instantly froze, noticing Delphine wasn't there.
Suddenly there was a voice behind him, "Can't believe this actually worked." The guard turned around in time to see Delphine standing at the doorway before the door closed.
(Now I know what you guys are thinking: What started Delphine's affection towards Ezra? Well here you go)
*A year before Ezra and Sabine got together, before the accident.*
"Ezra! What the hell are you doing?" Sabine yelled.
"I'm just going to greet the new recruit," Ezra tried to explain.
"Oh no you're not. I asked you to fix my door hours ago!" Sabine interrupted.
Ezra and Chopper pranked Sabine by locking her out of her room. Now the only two people that can open it is Ezra or Chopper. Of course Chopper ran off and hid.
"I'll fix it later, but right now our new recruit needs to have a proper greeting," he said trying hard not to laugh. A shuttle landed in front of Ezra and Sabine, then. The ramp opened revealing a human female.
"Hello. Welcome to Yavin 4. I'm Lieutenant Ezra Bridger and this is Sab..."
"Lieutenant Sabine Wren," Sabine interrupted, elbowing Ezra in the ribs.
"I wasn't expecting a welcome party," the girl said walking down the ramp. "I'm Delphine. Delphine Katz." Ezra shook her hand. Sabine glared at him.
"Is Sabine your girlfriend?" Delphine asked, curiously.
"ME? HIS GIRLFRIEND? I think not," Sabine said defensively.
Delphine stepped back a bit, "S-Sorry. I didn't... mean to..."
"Don't worry about it. She's just pissed off at me."
"What did you do?"
"Nothing important," Sabine growled.
"Anyway, what caused you to join the rebellion?" Ezra asked Katz then.
"Oh... right. I'm from Naboo, and as you all know that's where the Emperor is from, so the Empire has a massive presence there and..." she just started rambling. "Sorry I'm rambling again aren't I?"
"It's alright. Keep talking," Ezra said. That moment, Delphine's heart just fluttered. He's so kind. Almost nothing bothers him.
She blushed then, "I'm tired of seeing the Empire beating people up for almost no reason at all. I've seen friends and... family dragged away just for bumping into an Imperial official." She paused for a second, Ezra listening closely. "I wanted to do something about it. So I spoke to a few Rebel sympathizers and they directed me here."
"So you lost your family to the Empire, too huh?" Ezra asked.
"Y-Yeah. Wait what do you mean, 'too?'"
"Most of the people you see here lost their families, friends, homes... everything." Ezra said sadly.
"Oh... I'm sorry. If you don't mind me asking, what happened to your parents?"
"That's a very touchy subject for him... and me" Sabine said, the glare is gone at this point.
"No it's ok, Sabine." He took a shaky breath. "My parents were taken from me when I was seven. Few years later, I find Sabine, Zeb, Hera, and Kanan. The Ghost crew. They invited me to join them after they found out I could use the Force and..."
Delphine interrupted, "Wait you're a Jedi?" Her eyes grew wide.
"Jedi in training," Sabine said. "But yes. He is."
"My parents... tried to help some prisoners escape and died in the process," Ezra continued.
"I'm so sorry! I should not have asked." Delphine said, full of grief now.
"Don't worry about it. I should apologize ruining your happy arrival so soon."
"Nonsense. So are you going to give me a tour?" Delphine asked.
"He has to fix my door first, but even if he didn't it's not his job. Though we can direct you to the command center," Sabine said, handing her a guide to the command center.
"Thanks you two. Catch up later?" she asked hopeful.
"Yeah sure thing." Ezra said smiling.
He has the most gorgeous smile she thought to herself. She ran off, waving. Holy kriff he's so hot. She thought to herself.
*Back to the present*
"Sir, there's an unauthorized launch from Hangar 5!" a flight controller yelled.
"What?" the commander looked at the monitor, seeing Starbird lift off. "Lock down the hangar, immediately!"
"It's too late sir... They're gone."
Sabine woke up, hearing the sound of a ship's engines. She started to get up, but she froze with fear. The Starbird was lifting off the ground. Sabine could see Ezra in the copilot's chair, unconscious.
She got up and started firing at the ship, but the shields reflected the shot back to her. One bolt hit her shoulder, and another hit her chestplate, knocking her back to the ground. The ship suddenly threw itself forward and before she knew it, the Starbird was gone. Delphine and Ezra with it.
"No..." she spoke quietly, her eyes filling with tears. "No... no, no...Ezra...EZRA!" Her breathing escalated, her heart beating faster. The commandos, who finally recovered from the sudden attack, ran over to Sabine.
"Commander, we have to report this to High Command," one of the commandos said.
"I-I..." Sabine couldn't speak. Her eyes were fixed on the open hangar doors. The very doors where Delphine stole Starbird... and her love.
I hope there were some questions answered in this story. If you're still confused about Delphine's affection for Ezra, it's like a 'Love at First Sight' sort of thing, but only Delphine felt that.
Disclaimer: I own none of original Star Wars Rebels characters. They rightfully belong to Disney.
Injured has also been updated, so it's easier to read. If you haven't read Injured yet, I recommend you do. It doesn't matter when you read it.
What will happen to Ezra and will Sabine find him in time, or will she lose Ezra forever?