Me: Hey, guys. So, I'm trying to finish this story quickly so I won't have to start The Twins late.
Ezra: Why are you replacing us?
Me: I'm not replacing you. Just doing The Twins for a while and then you're the center of attention again.
Ezra: Yea, right.
Me: Just leave. We'll talk about this later. Promise.
Ezra: You better keep that promise. (leaves the room)
Me: Anyway, hope you enjoy.
Disclaimer: I do not own Star Wars Rebels. I only own Myra, Lyra, and Ronin.
Kanan's POV
After we had gotten everything we needed onto Ahsoka's ship, we left and went into hyperspace.
"Ahsoka, why are we going back to the rebellion?", I ask, slightly unsure.
She sighs. "Because, Kanan, if we're going to find the others, we'll need a bigger ship and more supplies."
I nod. Of course we'll need to do that. How dumb can I be?
I turn around and sit on a bench besides Ronin. I decided to start a conversation.
"So." I start, looking at the ground. "You and Mira were close?"
Ronin nods. "Uh huh. We were so close that it was as if we were always brother and sister from the day we met."
"Must've been fun with her around."
Ronin chuckles. "You wouldn't the know half of it. She had so much joy in her."
"She always was the same. Until….well, you know."
Ronin shakes his head. "Yea. But, when she married Empiram and had Ezra and Myra, she was like herself again. But, even brighter and happier than before."
"I can imagine her like that right now."
Silence took over for a moment.
"If only she was here."
Silence took over again.
Mira would be proud to see Ezra and Myra fighting for freedom. Just like she and Empiram were.
If she was here right now, she would so happy to see her children fighting to the right cause. She would be happy to see them together. She would be happy to see them….a family.
If only Mira was here…but…..she is. She's watching us right now. We might not be able to see her but, she's here. We just don't know it.
"We're almost there." Ahsoka says, breaking our thoughts.
Ronin gets up and stands next to Ahsoka. I get up and start to walk towards them.
Oh, Mira. Why did you have to leave us? Why did you do it?
Zeb's POV
We had stopped at a buildin' before it got dark last night. Right now, it's mornin'. Around 11:20 I 'ink.
The rodian we had followed was out gettin' supplies. I don't trust him, but if Chopper says to trust him…than I guess I trust him, too. Partially 'ough.
The rodian says 'at he's from a secret rebel cell. If he was, why hadn't Ahsoka or Sato told us? And if Hera knew, why didn't she?
I look at Chop to see 'im tryin' to fix the com. 'Ell, it's better to do it now instead of while we're searchin'.
I walk to the window and looked out. What's takin' 'atrodian so lon'. I look to the market and see 'im walkin' back. Finally, took 'im a while.
I take a step back from the window and wait. A few minutes later, the rodian walks in.
"Took you lon' enough."
He puts the bag down. "Well, I had business to do."
"What kind of business?"
Right 'ere and 'en, stormtroopers burst 'rough the door. 'Ey aim 'eir blasters at Chopper and me.
"Sorry, fellas. But, I had no chose. It was either help capture you or my family dies." The rodian looks down guiltily and helpless.
"Beep bop booop!"
"What do you mean you knew?!"
"Bup bop de bop."
"And it led us into a trap! 'Ink before you act, Chop!"
"Bep de boop dee bop."
"What do you mean by 'at?!"
"Beep bop."
"Ugh, droids."
The stormtroopers walk up to us, 'eir blasters still aimed at us. "Come on, time to take you rebels in."
I growl. I hear a ruckus outside the door and so do the troopers. And standin' by the door, are the people who I never 'ought I would see again.
"Not on my watch, bucket heads."
Sabine's POV
We had started our journey to the village again earlier this morning. We hadn't eaten anything and we're starving.
It has been an hour and we're almost at Theo village. It's still quiet between the three of us. None of us talked unless we had to.
We never did anything, but walked. Well, besides Myra. She has a whole bag of books.
Apparently, she had the bag with her when the Ghost had….been attacked.
Lyra has been thinking. I guess it still hasn't gotten off her mind. If I were her, I would be the same. You can't get something like off your mind in a day.
And me? Same as Lyra. But, thinking about something else. I'm worried that we won't find the others. I'm worried that we see each other again. I'm worried that something bad is going to happen. I'm….I'm scared of what will happen.
We all did our own thing, neither of us saying a word. We just walked and walked, hoping to reach the village a moment later.
About half and hour later, we finally made it. After three days of walking and surviving on what we had, we finally reached the village.
We walked inside the village and to the market. Almost everything we needed was there. The only problem was how to get them. I sigh. If only Ezra was here. He could easily steal some stuff for all of us to eat.
Myra was still reading, though I think she's keeping an eye out. Lyra was either thinking or was looking at her surroundings. I was looking for a place to stay and forming a plan of how to get some certain things we need to survive.
And hour later and we still haven't found a place to stay. I sigh, giving up. We'll just go to an alley and sleep there for tonight.
We turn to a corner and see a rodian with a couple of bucket heads. I turn to Myra and Lyra.
"Stay here." I order. "I'm going to take a look."
They nod and take a step back. I casually walk by, pretending I had other business to do. Once I was at a safe distance, hide behind some crates. I turn to them and start listening.
"Don't worry. They are with me right now."
"They could leave at any point. Remember, if you don't turn them in, your family gets it."
The rodian sighs and looks down in defeat. "Alright. I'll take them to you now."
The rodian turns around starts walking. The stormtroopers spread out and watch him, following him to wherever the rodian is taking them.
I wait until the coast is clear. I get up and start walking back to Myra and Lyra. I tell them what happened.
"…And I think I know who they were talking about."
The girls look at each other. Myra looks back at me.
"But…what if it isn't them?"
I put a hand on her shoulder. "We should still help the rodian and his family. It's always best to help others."
Myra hesitates. She looks at her feet as if thinking. A moment later, she looks and nods.
Lyra steps in. "Well, what are we waiting for? Come on!"
Lyra starts running off, leaving us behind. Myra and I look at each other and start following her.
Wow, the girls run fast. I know their worried but, they don't have to run so fast. It's not like by the time we get there, they'll be gone….Oh, no.
I start to increase my speed as fast as I can. How….how….can those….two…run….so fast? I was finally able to catch up to the girls. They were hiding behind some crates, looking at the troopers and the rodian.
And when the rodian opens the door….there, inside the house, was someone I thought I would never see for a long time. Next to him is a droid. Zeb. Chopper.
I softly gaps and so do the girls. It really was them. I knew it! I knew that it was them. Well, probably not exactly them, but they're here! They're actually standing right in front of us.
We watched them for a few more minutes, carefully. The stormtroopers walk towards them, their blaster aiming at them.
"Come on, time to take you rebels in." I hear the commander say.
"Oh no, they don't." I whisper.
I turn around. "Lyra, Myra, stay here. Don't move. And if I say run…run."
The girls look at me and, hesitantly, nod. I get up and run to the door. The troopers see me and turn, blasters aimed.
I look at them, fire in my eyes. "Not on my watch bucket heads."
Ezra's POV
Here I am, lightsaber in hand, ready to save Leo's life. Yea, I know what your thinking. Wow, you're ready to save someone's life who you only knew for a few days.
But, when you actually get know that person very well, you trust them and think of them as family. Sure, I've only known Leo for a few days, but he's a good kid and great friend. I think of him as family.
Sure, I don't know about him that much. But, after seeing what he does these couple days…..helping people, giving them his food, defending them…..I trust him.
After seeing how he's been acting today, I just wanted to cheer him up. Not let him get kidnapped by a crazy man, who probably wants to kill him. Speaking of that, I better get back to the fight.
I stare at the man, determination burning in my eyes. The man looks at my lightsaber and smirks.
"A Jedi. Interesting." He looks at me, making eye contact. "I would be paid even more if I turn you in."
Paid even more?
I glare at him. "Nobody's paying you anything. Not while I'm around." My eyes wanders to Leo. I turn my attention back to the man. "Now, let him go. We can do the easy way or the hard way."
"I am sorry, but I can not release him."
"The hard way it is."
I close my lightsaber and turn on the blaster.(Remember, this is happening in the middle of season 2.) I shoot at him a couple of times, only for him to dodge them. I run over to a crate and take cover.
I look at Leo and see that he's trying to loosen the ropes. I look back at the alley and see….nothing. Where did Hera go?! She was right there!
I feel crate move. I look over and see the man shooting at me. Right, he's still here. I activate my lightsaber and start blocking the blasts.
I quickly look around. I spot Hera sneaking her way to Leo. I let out a breath of relief. Thank the force she's okay. I turn my attention back to the man.
I slowly walk up to him, blocking the shots as I go. As soon as I was close enough, I cut the blaster in half. I pointed the lightsaber at his neck, making unable to move.
"That was barely a fight at all." I say, still breathing normally.
I bring the lightsaber closer to his neck. "Now tell me what you needed him for."
He puts his hands up. "Alright, alright." He takes a breath. "The empire wanted me to bring him in."
"Why?"
"I don't know. All I know is that if I bring him in, I get to bring him with me after a few days."
"And why do you want him?" I growl.
"I'm sure Leo can tell you."
Oh my…I forgot all about them. My attention immediately went to Leo. I see Hera helping him get out of the ropes. Though, I can see they're having trouble.
I turn back to the man, only to see him gone. How did he….? I shake it away. He's here somewhere. I'm pretty sure we'll see him soon.
I walk over Hera and Leo. His gag was off, so that's one thing less to do. I look down at the rope and see knots everywhere.
"Woah, no wonder you're having trouble." I say.
Hera nods. "Who can make this many knots? It's impossible to untie this."
I gently push Hera aside. "Here, let me handle this."
I take out my lightsaber and gently cut the ropes. As soon as they were off, Leo sighed in relief.
I checked his hands and saw marks. I growl. That man, who ever he is, is going to pay. Next time I see him, I will chop off his hands.
I shake the thought aside and turn to Leo. "Leo, who was that man?"
Leo sighs. "That…was Jayi. He's….he's my cousin."
"Your cousin?!"
Leo nods. I sigh, almost regretting for asking.
"Look, Leo, just tell us. It'll help us protect you better. And it'll help you feel better." Hera advises. I nod, agreeing.
Leo looks at us. He takes a deep breath and starts. "Well…yes, Jayi is my cousin. When my family was….taken, I was able escape. Jayi has been trying to find me and take me to his father….my uncle. Jayi is a bounty hunter. Not a good one, but a bounty hunter. My uncle on the other hand, well he's…."
Hera and I look at each other. I turn to Leo. "Just tell us. It'll be fine. I promise."
Leo looks at me and nods. "….he's a general in the empire. One of the best. I don't know why he wants me, but my parents told me to stay away from him at all cost. I am never to go after him, be with him, talk to him, or even see him."
"Wow, your parents really didn't want you near him."
Leo nods, sadly. "Jayi caught me twice before, but I was able to get away from him. Let's just say his plans had holes. Several of them." He chuckles quietly. "But, it seems he's been thinking about this one for awhile. If you guys didn't get here in time, I would've been gone by then. And, about this time, I think it was for a different reason."
"What reason?" Hera questions.
Leo looks at us hesitantly. "I…I-I don't want to talk about it just yet."
I smile at him softly. "You can tell us whenever you're ready."
Leo looks at us and nods. I stand up. "How about we head back and you can finish there?"
Leo nods and stands up. Hera does so, too. I turn around and we all start walking back. I just hope Leo is making the right choice of not telling us everything.
Leo's POV
We stand up and start walking back. As we did, I thought about my….um…choices. Should I tell them? Should I keep it a secret? Should I just do what I have to do to get her back?
All these questions were running through my head, I didn't even hear Ezra. My thoughts were stopped when a hand pulled me back, stopping me from hitting into a wall.
Ezra pulled me next to him. "Woah, watch your step. I know you just went through something scary. But, it doesn't mean you can let yourself get hurt even more."
"Right, sorry. Just….just thinking."
Ezra lets go of my shoulder. "Just be careful."
I nod and continue walking. Maybe I should tell them. They could get a head start and not be captured. But if I do, then I might not be able to get her back. Maybe if I tell them, they could help me get her back. And check if she really is alive.
Yea, I think it's best if I tell them.
I stop, turn around, and look at them. "I need to tell you something."
Hera looks at me. "What is it?"
I look around. "Not here. There's too many people." I start walking. "Follow me."
I see them look at each other and follow me. I led the two to the house. The very one that I was…um..caught in front of.
I open the door. "Come on."
They follow me inside. I walk over to the door and push it open. We walked inside and they gasps. I would do the same if this was the first time I was seeing this. The place almost looks like a rich guy's living room.
I walk to the center and sit on the floor. Hera and Ezra do the same.
Ezra looks at me. "How did you find this place?"
"Found it while I was on run."
He nods. Hera turns to me. "So, what did you want to talk about?"
I look at her and sigh. You have to tell them, Leo. For their sake. And for her's.
I take deep breath. "Well, you know about the thing I didn't want to talk about?" They nod. "This is hard to say, but the empire wanted me to do something. In exchange, I would get something….no, someone…back."
"Who is it? And what did the empire want you to do?" Ezra questions.
I sigh. "That person….she's…she's my sister."
"But I thought you said your whole family was gone." Ezra says.
"Yes, they are gone, but she's the only one alive. Apparently she's in the prison here. I didn't know until a week ago. I don't even know if she's alive."
"We can get someone from the empire to check." Hera assures me. "We'll call him when we get back to the rebellion. Now, what did the empire want you to do?"
This is the part that will probably leave me stranded in the middle of nowhere.
I take another deep breath. "The empire….they wanted me to….to help capture you guys."
"...What?"
"But, I didn't. I could've told them you were with me, but I didn't. It…it just didn't feel right."
Ezra looks at me, sadness and….proud in his eyes? "I can't believe you sided with the empire." I was about to say something, but he stopped me. "But, you didn't tell. You actually helped us. I'm proud of you, kiddo. You did the right thing."
I look down, still thinking that they're mad at me. Even if he's saying he's proud.
He looks at me and continues. "Hey, don't feel sad. You did the right thing. And don't worry, we'll help you find your sister."
I look up at him. "Really?"
"Uh huh. We'll see if she's alive and if she's actually in the prison here."
"Thank you." I jump up and hug him, only to be sad again and let go. "But, aren't you mad that I was working with empire? Or almost turned you in?"
"But, you didn't. You kept us a secret. l You did the right thing, even if it meant you won't see your sister." He stands up. "Come on, lets go back. It's been a ruff day for all of us."
I nod, though still feeling guilty. The three of us start to walk back to the house. I can't help but feel guilty for what I did. I guess it won't go away for awhile. Oh, why did I do it?qwa,,and,
I just hope she's alright. And hope the empire doesn't kill her. Or find out about Ezra and Hera hiding with me. It'll just make thing worse…for all of us.
Chopper Translations:
"Beep bop booop!" - "I knew it! You traitor!"
"Bup bop de bop." - "I said to trust him to see if he was working with the empire."
"Beep bop." - "Never mind."
Me: Finally, I'm done! Sorry it took so long, guys. I was busy with school. Plus, I was sick. Anyway, just two more chapters and we are done. The Twins may or may not be up by the end of February. If not, we'll have to wait until March. Sorry, for keeping you guys waiting so long.
Ezra: The longer the better.
Me: Ezra, you're still not made at me for ending this story, right?
Ezra: Of course I am!
Me: Remember what I told you. You're going to back soon, promise.
Ezra: Oh, really?
Me: Hey, if I make a promise, I can't break it. And you know that.
Ezra: Alright, I believe you just this once.
Me: Good, now can I please finish?
Ezra: Fine.(walks out)
Me: Okay, as I was saying. The Twins might be up late. I'm sorry if this is making you angry, but what can I say? I'm really busy with school and some other things. Speaking of that, I gotta go. Bye, guys. And have a wonderful time off from school. (Camera closes)
