The cries of soldiers filled the air as Nicki darted frantically from one spot to another in confusing. The battlefield was starting to look like a wasteland, dead bodies littering the place. Nicki had found a rock to hide behind, peeking out every few seconds. She then heard a familiar cry. No, this was her battle cry. She peeked out again to see a girl in black and red armor rushing straight at the Stormtroopers, a silver Lightsaber ignited. She deflected every shot that came at her, and killed any Stormtrooper that came within her striking range. Then the ground rumbled...
"Hey, it's time to get up.".
Nicki opened her eyes. Zeb was kneeling down at the side of her bed, "Breakfast is ready.". Nicki slowly sat up, careful not to strain her knee too much. With the help of Zeb, she walked with him down to the kitchen. On the table, there was a bowl of cereal. She sat down, her knee slightly hurting. She stared at the food, both curious and cautious about it. She took a reluctant bite of it, finding it good tasting. "How is it?", Zeb asked. Nicki swallowed her bite, "It's good.". Zeb was eating what Nicki thought were waffles. But she was too into her cereal that she didn't care. She had never tasted anything this good in her life. She scarcely noticed the door to the cabins opening and Sabine walking in. "Morning Zeb, morning Nicki.", she greeted them. Nicki waved a small hello since her mouth was full. "Morning.", Zeb smiled. "Ezra still not up yet?". Sabine shook her head, "Should we get him?". Nicki glanced at Zeb, who sighed, "I'll do it.". He got up, then walked down the hallway. Nicki swallowed her mouthful, "So... what do you guys do exactly?". Sabine leaned forwards a little, "Well, depends on the mission. Supply runs, rescue missions, anything along the line of that.". They heard a thump, followed by Zeb laughing and Ezra shouting. The two came into the kitchen, sparring off. Nicki moved her bowl of cereal over to protect it from being spilled. She began to take some bites, looking up at the two to make sure they didn't do anything rash. Hera walked into the kitchen. "Zeb, Ezra. Enough.", Hera snapped. The two immediately stopped and stood straight up. "Morning Hera.", Ezra greeted. As Hera criticized them for goofing off, Nicki had begun finishing her cereal. "I'm done.", she intervened, then realizing she had interrupted Hera. "Sorry.", she apologized.
It was noon and Ezra was busy cleaning the Ghost, while Zeb cleaned the Phantom. He didn't look up from cleaning, "So tell me, and don't try to say I'm wrong, but why is it that every time I see you with Nicki or her name is mentioned, you get distracted?". He heard Zeb growl, "If I tell you, I'll have to kill you.". Ezra knew this was him being sarcastic, but also not wanting to talk about it. "Okay, forget I asked.", he replied. A flicker of movement caught his eye, and he looked up. "Uh oh.", he sighed. Nicki walked around outside, her green eyes lit up with curiosity. Zeb had also saw her too, because her started to climb down the to ground. Nicki saw Zeb walking towards her. Ezra couldn't hear what they were saying, but could make out a few words.
"But I don't want to stay inside!"
"Look, Nicki, I'm trying to keep you out of trouble."
"Fine.".
He saw Nicki head back inside, her arms crossed. He shrugged and went back too cleaning.
