Hey guys! I hope you've been excited for this chapter! Also, I've decide to change up the system a bit. Now, Q/A's and Reactions will be separate, so when serious questions appear, everyone will get to see the answer to it. Anyways, I won't hold you up anymore. Enjoy! :D

Q/A's:

Question: Are we going to hear about Zeb and Sabine's past?

Answer: Yes, you will hear about them 'soon-ish'.

Reactions:

Chiibe the Rebel- Yeah, I hate needles. Especially blood tests!

EzraSWrebels- Glad you like them. ;D

Taylor Fireheart- Yeah, I have the first two comics, but I can't find anywhere that is selling the others. :/

Ezraismybae- Yeah, needles suck! But, they do save our lives from deadly disease so…

Bloodsucking Demon- Don't worry, you'll hear about them soon enough. ;D

Valkyrie Sythe- I'm glad you liked it!

Paint the Fangirling WolfDog- Yeah, I wasn't completely sure about the blood sugar test at first because it's only been done on me once, so I wasn't sure if it was accurate. But I'm glad to hear I was at least on the right track! ;D

Weirdness47- That's if Kanan doesn't catch him first! XD

Azulablue92- Thanks! I had an awesome time at my friends place! They have horses, so I got to have a few rides on them. I even went on one bare back! But now my butt really hurts. XD

DevilSPR- I wouldn't make you wait too long. ;D

NerdwithaBook- Yeah, when Kanan says that in the 'Call to Action' episode, I was like "That's so bad***." XD

TheChosenJedi142- Aw, thanks for your support! :D

Zombie Pirate- I'm glad you're enjoying it, and you'll have to find out if your prediction is correct! ;D

Coral Iturbe-Estoy tan contenta de que te haya gustado !

Raymond868- I know right! I can't wait for season 2! :D

Rebels Lover- I don't mind! I love to read your reviews! :D Yeah, I haven't gotten any of my family into rebels yet, but then again, I haven't really tried to. I don't think they'd like it, but I still fangirl to my Mum because she's the most tolerant, even if she doesn't understand. XD

Fantasie Adventura Dreamwriter- I wouldn't ever make you guys wait too long. ;D Enjoy!

Midnight Luna- XD lol

Ddani121212- That is a very valid prediction. Enjoy! ;D

Kanan's POV

I pounded my fist on the wall in frustration, a groan sounding in my throat. Turning back to James, I said hurriedly "I am so sorry about this. I'll be right back." I quickly ran for the door, but not before hearing James chuckle "You sure pick the 'special' ones, don't you?"

I bolted into the hall, my eyes searching desperately and ears taking in every sound. A door squeaking open, the wheels of a cart screeching on the tiled floor, someone's cough echoing off the walls. And that's when I heard it. A faint bang and crash from above as I looked up at the vents. "Ezra Bridger! Get down here right now!" I yelled into the closest opening.

I listened intently for a reply as silence ensued. But when the faint knocks and creeks sounded from the vents again, I knew he was on the move. I tried my best to follow him as he slipped from above other rooms and closets and back to the main corridor. Others watched me with confusion, aggravation or even amusement as I tried to keep up with the sneaky street rat. While I bolted through different halls, questions still buzzed through my skull.

Why is he running?

Is he trying to get back to the streets?

Did he find out about my mistake all those years ago and blame his childhood on me?

Sudden vibrations erupted from my pocket as I skidded to a halt. I pulled out my phone and groaned when I saw it was Hera calling. I wondered if I could just leave it, but then Hera would know something was up. She always knows. So, I reluctantly lifted it to my ear. "Hey-y-y Hera," I stuttered nervously, voice dragging with guilt.

"Hey, I was just wondering how the appointment was going," she replied.

I glanced up and gasped to see Ezra hanging upside-down out of the vent across the hall. He was trying to snag something off a table, and by the looks of it, it seemed to be some fruit that was sitting out for display. "Great! It's going great!" I lied, sprinting down the hall.

Ezra glanced at me and grinned mischievously, grabbing an orange and shooting me a two fingered salute. He hauled himself back into the vent and disappeared just as I made it to beneath him. "You get back here right now!" I hissed.

"What?" Hera quizzed.

"No, no! Nothing!" I blurted out, trying to follow the youth again.

"Okay, what's going on?" Hera asked suspiciously.

I groaned while weaving my way through patients and doctors. "Can we talk later?" I sighed, reaching up to the closest vent and taking off the cover gently.

"Wait a minu-"

"Bye!" I cut her off, ending the call and switching the phone to silent. I pulled myself up and looked around quickly. "Ezra! What are you doing?!" I called desperately, my voice echoing off the thin metal walls. There was no response. Not a single sound. "C'mon kid! Just talk to me!" I tried again, but ending with the same result. Finally, I gave up and lowered myself to the ground, replacing the cover again and walking away swiftly. But no matter how hard I tried, I couldn't find or hear him anywhere.

Great! I lost him! Hera's gonna kill me!

I ran a hand through my hair and stopped at an intersection for a moment. 'Okay, if I was Ezra, what would I do?' I thought to myself. I paced back and forth and tried to put myself in his position. He obviously didn't want to be here, so that means he'd want to get out. The front entrance was much too obviously, and he couldn't be in the vents anymore since I would have heard him before. So, he must be heading for a lesser known exit… like a back entrance of some sort. And that's when it hit me. The car park entrance was only a few halls down, and provided direct passage to the Lothal inner streets.

Wasting no time, I was sprinting down the corridors. He wasn't going to get away this time.

Ezra's POV

I stood frozen in front of the glass doors.

A clearing of cement and cars lay outside, and behind it, the filthy centre city of Lothal. Where orphans risked their lives day and night while trying to survive and thugs dwelled in the shadows and alleys. Police cars roamed the streets, still unable to capture the dangerous Imperial thugs or the mysterious Spirits. The thought of cops actually stopping either group made me chuckle. The fuzz weren't smart enough to catch them. Never was, never will.

But did I really want to go back to that? Did I want to return to empty stomachs, cold winter nights, dry throats, aching limbs and more? These people had been so nice to me and didn't seem to show any sign of kicking me out. Hera had cared for me from the moment I arrived, even when she knew there was hardly any hope. Sabine had stuck by me and kept me company when no one else would, and even Zeb was starting to warm up to me. Kanan had been reassuring, and even though he was a cop, he treated me like a normal person. Like he cared for me.

Despite my warring thoughts, I glanced over my shoulder and looked back at what I could be missing out on. My eyes widened when I saw Kanan standing at the other end of the hall, watching me with keen but nervous eyes. I twisted on my heel to be facing him as he approached slowly. "Ezra," he called gently. I stepped back, pressing my hand against the glass doors. With a single push, I could run away and lose him in the streets, but I remained still.

He noticed this and stopped moving, putting his hands up in surrender. "Wait, let's just talk for a moment," he offered softly.

My heart was beginning to race again, breathing becoming heavy and sweat forming in my hands. But I gave a single nod to show I was listening.

He took a deep breath and started "Ezra, why are you running?"

My throat closed up and my mouth became dry. It was silent once more.

"Come on, just talk to me," he coaxed.

I licked my lips and growled "I'm not having those needles."

His eyes widened and filled with… relief? He sighed and asked "Is that was this is about? The vaccines?"

I turned and stared out the doors. "Yes…. No?… I don't know," I muttered. "You wouldn't understand."

"What wouldn't I understand?" he probed, stepping closer again.

My brows furrowed, hands clenching. "That's for me to know, and you to not," I mumbled.

"Ezra," he started. "I'm sure I'll understand. Or at least-"

"No!" I yelled, turning back to him with my back against the door. "You don't get it! None of you understand what I have to go through! None of you have to live like I do!" My eyes narrowed, jaws clenching as my anger bubbled to the surface. But suddenly, the doors behind me pushed open and I stumbled back out of the building. I gasped, crisp, cool air filling my lungs as memories flooded my mind. The smell of smoke reminded me of the polluted streets and stale air while the roaring vehicles and honking horns played in the background.

I jumped forward and back into the building before the doors closed again, startled from the experience. My breathing was rapid, muscles tense. I couldn't help remember the belt incident and how everything had escalated so quickly, the familiar sensation of helplessness returning. Firm hands grasped my shoulders as I stared up into Kanan's concerned eyes. "Ezra, calm down," he cooed. "Deep breaths, it's okay."

I listened to his instructions and tried to relax. After a moment of silence, the tension in my muscles released and I sighed deeply. "Ezra," Kanan started, but I hung my head and grinded the heel of my shoe into the floor.

"Ezra," he repeated, but with a firmer tone. He tilted my chin up with one hand so I was staring into his teal eyes. His mouth was drawn into a thin line, until he sighed "Ezra, I know you think I won't understand-"

"You won't," I muttered.

He frowned and glared at me disapprovingly, before continuing "But I've actually been in your situation before… maybe not to your extremely, but I know how you feel."

I raised a brow curiously, silently probing him to continue.

He sighed and hesitated for moment, deciding whether or not to go on, until he explained "Ever since I can remember, I was drifting through the foster system too. No one wanted me, and the orphanage was… corrupt. The children were treated like worthless slaves and the owner…" He trailed off and closed his eyes. He inhaled sharply, muscles tensing and squeezing my shoulders. "I know why you want to leave," he whispered, aquamarine orbs shining open. "It's because you're afraid of being rejected. You're worried that if you get too attached to anyone, you'll lose them or they won't want you."

My eyes began to sting, my chest constricting. "Ezra," he continued. "We're not your average foster family. All of us have endured hardships. Zeb, he came all the way from Australia just to find us… to find a new family. Sabine, she was dumped at a border school for her whole life until she ran away, and found us. We know what it's like to be alone, or afraid… and it's okay to feel that way."

"But…" I choked out. "H-How will I know that this isn't all for nothing? How do I know that I'm not walking into another trap?!"

Slowly, he released my shoulders. "That's just a risk you'll have to take," he answered firmly.

It was silent for a moment as I glanced over my shoulder and out the door again. "You can run, and go back to your old life on the streets," he said, folding his arms. "Or you can stay with us. Stay with me. Then you'll truly know what it's like to have a family."

I turned back to him and shot an uncertain look. My mind was at war while trying to find the solution. Could I really risk staying with them? Surely it would only cause trouble for all of us. Besides, my heart was as hard as a rock. Years of torment and loneliness had created a protective shell around me. No connections meant no heartbreaks. And that's the way I liked it.

But still… I had the feeling these people weren't going to give up. Or at least not without a fight.

"I'll make you a deal," I offered. "If I get these shots, then I get an hour after school to do whatever I want. No questions asked."

He stroked his chin and thought deeply for a moment. "As long as you promise not to run away, then I think we have a deal," he smirked, extending his arm in agreement.

I grinned, willingly shaking his hand. "Deal, Admiral."

Hey guys! I hope you enjoyed the chapter! I got back from my friend's place and I had a blast! They have horses so you can guess what I did while there! XD So, what did you think of the chapter? Tell me what you thought, I love to read your reviews. Stay excited for the next chapter and may the force be with you, always!

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