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The Ghost's crew stayed at the base on Yavin IV. The climate at Attalon was very dry, and the deserts and spiders did not give too interesting views, sometimes they were even depressing. In contrast, the tropical climate on Yavin Prime's moon was extremely different. There were a lot of rainforests, different species of animals, there were temples of Massasi and even rivers that couldn't be found at the previous base.
Zeb didn't complain, he could go deep into the forest and rest, what he often did.
The new landscapes filled Sabine with inspirations. Moisture didn't quite match her, because she was brought up in the harsh climate of Mandalore, but ubiquitous greenery was a good alternative for her after the harsh climate of her home planet, or Attalon.
For Kanan and Ezra, these were much better conditions for training because of the surrounding life. However, the blind Jedi noticed that Ezra had a problems with concentrating over the past few weeks. His thoughts kept going away somewhere, especially during meditation. He didn't ask him about it, because he thought that if Ezra wanted to talk, he would ask him for it. He even had some suspicions about Ezra's difficulties with concentration. He only reminded him that if he wanted to talk, he knew where to look for him.
Hera was satisfied with the rich equipment of the base by comparing it to the previous one. However, from some time she had noticed that Sabine stayed in her room longer than usual. She had even asked her about it, but she would reply that she was just painting more than she used to. Hera knew Sabine very well and she knew that when Sabine was staying in her room for longer than usual, it meant something was bothering her. However, it wasn't something negative, her mood didn't confirm it.
Hera was just coming out of the Ghost when she saw Ezra and Kanan returning from training on the speeders. As they put them back, Ezra went towards the canteen, while Kanan came to Hera.
- And how did the training go? - she asked
- Ehh... Could be better - Kanan replied unsatisfied.
- So something was wrong again? - Hera asked crossing her arms.
- Ezra isn't able to concentrate on training for the last weeks.
- That's nothing new - Hera replied.
- When the first trainings went much better than at Attalon, so on our return from Mandalore... Something has changed in Ezra, something over and over again occupies his thoughts.
- I can surprise you ... I noticed something similar in Sabine's behavior.
- Really? - Kanan said, he was really surspised - What exactly?
- For example, the fact that she began to paint much more than usual.
- I'm guessing that means something?
- She always said that painting allowed her to turn her thoughts away from something. Usually, these were some unpleasant memories, but this time it's something different. She could never hide the fact that she was worried about something, besides she has a very good mood. What's more, in recent times she couldn't concentrate on checking the equipment, she always floats away somewhere with her thoughts.
- It's actually strange that she doesn't focus on one of her favorite activities. Do you have a theory?
- Not really yet. Sabine doesn't want to talk about it, I'm not going to push her. And you? Do you have any supposition, what distracts Ezra so much? - Hera asked, but slowly began to guess what Kanan would say.
- Of course. His thoughts are distracted by one thing.
- What is that?
- I came to the conclusion... that the name starts with "Sabine" and ends with "Wren".
- Sabine? - Hera wasn't much surprised with Kanan's answer.
- Yes - Kanan replied certainly.
- In the sense that he is worried about her?
- I don't think so. It isn't accompanied by any negative emotions, rather positive ones.
- Are you saying ... that Ezra have feelings to Sabine? I remember how it was when they met - Hera said, chuckling.
Kanan chuckled lightly in answer. Everyone remembered Ezra's infatuation and his not very successful attempts to flirt with Sabine.
- Okay, let's put the memories aside - Hera continued - after all, looking at it rationally, many things they have in common now. They are both teenagers, they went through a lot in their life even before they joined us. In addition, their relationships improved over time, especially through joint missions.
- You're right - Kanan replied - I also remember how we trained Sabine with lightsaber combat. Ezra walked her through the basic forms. It wasn't easy...
- I know, you said, that she was very Mandalorian, isn't it? - Hera said with grin.
- Yeah - Kanan replied - but when we finished the training, I was proud of Ezra, he showed great patience and understanding helping her as best he could.
- Later, you two accompanied her to Mandalore, when she was going to saw her mother after many years. Ezra missed her very much when you two returned without her.
- We all missed her, but it was her decision, Ezra respected it... but it hurt him anyway.
- I remember. He talked a lot about it to me, he was looking for consolation. Perhaps their separation drew them to each other, it happens that absence makes the heart to grow fonder.
- You may be right, at Mandalore when we helped Sabine and her clan, I sensed that Ezra had some problems with concentration, since then it was getting harder and harder for him to focus.
*After a few seconds of silence*
- Well, something can be between them - Kanan started - But in that case ... should we do something? Talk to each of them?
- I don't think so. If they want to talk to us or talk to each other, they will do it. Pressing isn't a good solution.
- I agree - Kanan replied after a moment of thinking - I'm just curious how much it will take.
- We shall see, dear. Now excuse me, I have to go to the command center, they called me.
Hera after those words, give Kanan a kiss and walked away to the base.
The vast majority of what Hera and Kanan said were consistent with reality. But they didn't know, that Sabine, despite sitting in her room, actually painted much less than usual. Earlier, sitting in her room meant that her unpleasant memories tormented her, painting allowed her to move her thoughts away from it. This time, her mind was taken by Ezra Bridger, so she couldn't focus on her hobby.
In her eyes, Ezra really grew up. She remembered well how he was and how Ezra behaved when he had just joined the crew, but she still understood why. The young Jedi spent 7 years of life on the street, without any relatives, only on his own, but he managed to get rid of his selfishness, he began to learn to trust others, help people, like when he pretended a cadet in the academy and helped Jai Kell escape.
And Ezra? Sabine took his thoughts for an even longer than Kanan thought, he was just very good at hiding this. Even before training with a darksaber, Sabine caught his attention. He fell in love with her after they returned from Mandalore, when they helped Sabine to free her father. She was able to face her demons, inspire others, she was persistent, determined and didn't give up. She was... Sabine Wren, he loved her for who she was.
-|One hour later|-
Kanan was meditating somewhere in the rainforest, Sabine was in her room, Zeb slept, and Chopper tried to prevent Zeb sleeping. Hera was returning from the base with Kallus and Ezra to Ghost. Ezra and Kallus stayed in the common room, and Hera knocked the door of Sabine's room.
- Sabine, come to the common room, it is important - Hera said in a serious tone
- Can you wait? I have a inspiration! -Sabine replied.
- Don't whine, the Rebelion cannot wait - Hera said.
Sabine was annoyed, but she left her room and came to the common room. She met there Ezra and Kallus. She was surprised by Bridger's presence, but she was trying to behave as usual. Ezra's reaction was similar.
- Okay, why are we here? - Sabine asked, trying to not stare only at only Ezra for all the time.
- I called you and Ezra because of important mission I have for you - Hera said.
- And you Kallus are here because...? - Ezra asked
- Because I can tell you something more about your mission - Aleksandr said, but he didn't feel insult.
- You have to get into Star Destroyer and steal information - Kallus continued.
Hera showed the ship with hologram.
- Is it a Star Destroyer? I've never seen a ship like this before - Ezra said.
- This isn't a typical Star Destroyer that you usually see. It is Victory I-class - Sabine said.
- You're right Sabine. This ship is named 'Wyvern' - Hera said - You'll take a imperial shuttle we stole from the Empire and get there as supply transport. When you'll get into the ship, Ezra will go to steal information from captain's office, Sabine, in meanwhile you will unload the ship with fake supplies.
- Seriously it's me who will unload the ship? - Sabine asked surprised.
- You aren't Jedi, Ezra can use the jedi trick on the guard - Hera said.
- Yeah, you could only blow him up - Ezra said jokingly
Sabine punched him on the arm.
- So funny Bridger - She said sarcastic, smiling.
Ezra chikled in response.
- Jokes aside, Kallus, do you want to add something? - Hera asked.
- Yes. That ship have tractor beam, so if the crew will discover your operation, you will have to disable it to escape, what's more, those ships during patrols have an escort of 2 Arquitens-class light cruisers, so it's better for you to not take their attention.
- it's important note - Hera said - Now I'll show you information about captain of 'Wywern'.
The pilot showed them captain's hologram.
- The captain is Kerrick Suvan - Hera said.
- I know him - Kallus said - He is ruthless and brutal, but... effective. I met him when I served the Empire, I never liked him. There is his close friend too, who is first leutenant on the ship - Kallus added and showed leutenant's hologram.
- His name is Daxar Fengris - Kallus said - Cleverness, inquisitiveness and has knowledge of psychology. So I repeat - you must be careful during the operation.
- Okay, what information we have to steal? - Ezra asked.
- Information about patrols' movements and something more - Hera answered - Suvan's speciality are interrogations. We want to know what information he got from people he tortured.
- What will we get on the mission? - Sabine asked.
- You will get coordinates, clearance codes, stormtrooper armour's and blasters - Kallus answered - You can take your own weapon, but only in small satchels, so that they don't stand out - he added.
- Do you have any more questions? - Hera asked.
She didnt get any answer.
- So I think you know everything you should - Hera said - You will go on a mission in 20 minutes. You're dismissed.
Ezra and Sabine nodded and left the common room.
- You look worried. What's the problem? - Kallus asked Hera.
- I know Suvan's methods during interrogations. If something will go wrong and they will capture them... I am afraid of what he can do to them - Hera replied upset.
- You must trust them. With Ezra's tricks and Sabine's knowledge of imperial protocols they shouldn't have any problem - Kallus said.
- Maybe you're right, but I still worry about them...
- I know, but it wasn't without reason that these two were chosen for this mission - Replied Kallus putting his hand on Hera's shoulder.
Kallus left the ship and Hera went to her room.
A/N: That's it! I hope you liked my work :D
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