Ezra: Hey, guys! Starlight isn't available right now, so I'm taking over for her. She said she knows some of you might've wanted Sabezra. So, she decided to make an alternate ending where they're in it. And to tell her who you want more. Sabezra or Lyza. She needs it for something. Won't tell me what though.
The chapter will be starting from a certain part of the original. Starlight decided that it'll be long and everything will the be the same until you reach this point. So, starting from there is better. Anyway, hope you enjoy!
Disclaimer: Starlight does not own SWR. She only owns Myra, Lyra, Leo, and Ronin.
Ezra's POV
How can they do that to her?!
I had been able to hear everything from the point where Lyra ended her story and to where Myra ended with her's.
After Myra stop, I lost it. Well, lost as much as you can when your unconscious. I don't even know what's happening around me.
But….how? How can they do that? To a kid for everyone's sake! And most of all my sister!
They used her as a lab loth-rat! I will do the same to those who did that to her. And nothing will stop me. (Okay just go with everything starting here)
(Bold/Italics - Lyra, Italics - Ezra, Italics/Underline - Kanan)
"Ezra!"
Kanan?
"Ezra!"
Lyra?!
Okay, now I've officially gone mad. Did I just hear Lyra and Kanan? In my head?! While I'm unconscious?!
No, that's not possible….Is it?
"Ezra!"
"Ezra!"
Yep, it's them alright.
"Guys?"
"Oh, thank the force." I hear Lyra say. "You're okay!"
"I'm okay? Guys, what's going on?"
"Ezra…" Came Kanan's voice. "I don't know any other way to say this but…you're dying."
"…"
"Ezra?"
"…"
"Ezra, please."
"I'm dying?…"
"You're not really dying. Well, you are, but we can stop it. Just calm down and try not to panic again. You'll be fine if everything goes as planned. Just unconscious for a little while afterwards."
"Please, Ezra. I can't lose another. You're like a brother to me! Please just stay alive."
"…I'll try my best.."
"We'll be in touch soon."
With that said, Kanan left, leaving me with Lyra.
"So Sabine thinks of me….more than just a friend?"
"…..Yes. It's completely obvious. But we'll talk about that later. Right now, let's focus on keeping you alive."
"Yea, you better go help Kanan with…whatever you're going to do."
"…Goodbye, Ezra."
And with that, she left. I just hope this won't be the last time I hear or see from them. I just hope Kanan and Lyra will quickly do what they're doing.
But, what if something goes wrong? What will be the consequences? What are they doing? What if I go into a panic mode or something like that? Will I die?
Oh no you don't, Ezra. Don't think like that or else you will start to panic.
All I could hope for right now is that Kanan and Lyra know what they're doing.
Kanan's POV
You got this, Kanan. You got this.
At least I hope I do. I can't mess up. Not now. Not when Ezra is dying. If he dies, I'll never forgive myself.
Ezra's like a son to me. He's family to all of us. And without him, nothing will be the same. He's the heart of our crew. He changed us. Living without him will be impossible.
Hera would lose someone who was a son to her. Zeb and Chopper wouldn't have anyone to fight or laugh with. Sabine wouldn't have any inspirations or would lose the person she loves(Hera told me all about it). Lyra would lose her only childhood friend and the person she's cares about the most. Ronin would lose his nephew who he hadn't seen for years and probably doesn't even remember he has an uncle.
And Myra? She's probably going to be the most affected one here. She'll lose her only brother. The brother she didn't know she had until a few months ago. The brother that she looked up to. The brother that cared and protected her no matter what. The brother who was only one she had left.
Sure, she had Ronin and the rest of us, but Ronin doesn't count that much. She never knew him besides the time when he guarded her cell. And the rest of us…well, she wasn't that close with. Out of all of us, excluding Ezra, Hera was probably the closest she's with.
Ezra's always with her. She's rarely seen without him. The two can never be separated. It's has if they were glued together. I don't know what she'll do if we lose Ezra.
And that's why we can't. This has to work. I did it before and I can do it now. I just hope Lyra knows what she's doing, too. I didn't even know she knew about it. But, I'll ask her later.
Right now, Ezra matters most. And I can't mess up. Or else he'll die for sure.
Sabine's POV
Silence.
That's all that was heard and all that could be heard.
We silently watch Kanan and Lyra, their eyes closed and in complete concentration, hoping that it would be done already. That Ezra would be fine and alive.
I can't lose him. He's like a brother to me. No…more than that. I love him. He's always there when someone needs a laugh. He's been there when someone needs to be comforted. He's there when I need an inspiration. He was there when I needed him the most.
Ezra is the kindest person anyone would meet. He was always the first one to comfort someone. He took care of them and barely left their side. He did that to Myra. He did that to Kanan. He did that to me…
"Sabine?"
"Hmm?" I look up and see Zeb looking me, worry in his eyes.
"Are you okay? You seem a bit out of 'ere."
"Yea…I'm fine."
It isn't like Zeb to show much concern for anybody. But, when something happens, like a crew mate close to dying, he shows it. Even if he doesn't knows it.
Zeb nods. "Alright, just…know you can tell me any'in'. I may seem grumpy and every'in', but I care 'bout you guys. So…just tell me if you need any'in'."
"…I will."
I look towards Hera, Myra still in her arms. I look at Ronin, Ahsoka, and Leo. Ahsoka was trying to calm Ronin down while Leo just watched. (When did he wake up?)
I turn back to Lyra, Kanan, and Ezra. Lyra and Kanan are still doing whatever they're doing. Ezra was still unconscious, but…his heartbeat seems to be slowing down. Going back to its average pace.
Whatever Kanan and Lyra is doing, it's working.
Soon enough, Ezra's heartbeat was beating at its average pace. They did it. Ezra's fine...for now that is. As long as he doesn't have another of those attacks or something related to it, he'll be fine.
And hopefully, he won't need the tube anymore. He should have enough blood in his body in a couple of hours.
"Ghuahh!"
We all look towards Kanan to see him gasping, eyes open. Lyra was still out though. I wonder what they did.
"Kanan!" Myra jumps out of Hera's arms and runs to him, the rest of us following her.
"Hey there, force user." He weakly rubs Myra's head without her pushing it away.
Which was not like her. She always pushes it away. She thinks it annoying and treats her like she's a little kid, which she is.
Myra looks down. "You know, huh?"
Kanan gives her a small smile. "Yeah, I know."
"…What are you going to do with me now? Keep me locked up?"
Kanan blinks. "…What? No! I would never do that….What I'm going to do is train you. Or better yet, Ezra could when he's ready."
Myra looks up at him. "Really?"
Kanan gives her a nod. She jumps onto him and hugs him. Well as gently as she can that is.
"Thank you! Most people would just throw me into a cell now that I'm even more powerful than before."
"….I'm sorry….what?"
"Umm….I'll tell you all soon enough."
Kanan nods, although still looking confused.
"Ugh….my head."
We look toward the source of the sound and see Lyra getting up from her bed.
I run to Lyra and gently push her down. "Easy there. You just stopped Ezra from dying. And you still have a few broken ribs and a broken leg. I would relax if I were you."
Lyra seems ready to argue when she clutches her head once more and sits back. I look behind me and see the others helping Kanan over to a bed next to Lyra. What did they do?
"What did you guys do to cause all this?" I ask once he was on the bed.
He rests his head against the wall. "…We…we gave him some of our life source. Though it drained us. Don't worry, we'll be back at full strength soon. Hopefully, Ezra will wake up by tomorrow."
I nod. So, that's what they did? Give up some of their life source for Ezra? I think that just proves how much we care about Ezra. We'd give up our life for him if he gets to live.
Hera takes Myra's hand and pulls her away. "We'll leave you two alone. I'll bring something for you to eat. I'll check on you soon." She walks to the door and opens it. "…And try not to get yourself killed while you're in here."
Hera motions everyone to come out. Everyone, excluding me, obliged.
"I'll be there in a sec."
Hera nods and walks away, the door closing behind her. I stand there, not saying anything as Kanan and Lyra rest.
"Sabine?"
"Hmm?"
I look towards Lyra.
"Don't think it's your fault." She says. "'Cause it isn't."
I sigh and looks away. "But I could've done something."
She shakes her head. "No, you couldn't have. It's no one's fault. No one knew this was going to happen."
"Still, I wish I could've done something."
"We all do."
"Lyra's right, Sabine." Kanan speaks. "We all wish we could've done something to change this. But, look at what came out of this. We made a new friend, found Ezra and Myra's uncle, and we've become closer than ever."
I blink. "I'm sorry….did you say uncle?!"
"Yea, what do you mean by uncle?" Lyra demanded.
Kanan sits up and sheepishly rubs his neck. "Ronin wanted to tell you all before he tells Ezra and Myra. I guess he won't have to anymore."
"Ezra never told me he had an uncle. Why didn't he tell us?" Lyra questions.
Kanan shrugs. "He probably didn't remember. Or he thought he was dead, too. I don't know. Ezra has his own reasons. I'm sure we'll find out soon enough."
Silence once more.
"….I should go. You guys need your rest." I walk towards the door. I stop and look over my shoulder. "Tell me if you need anything okay."
Both nod in response.
"Wait, Sabine?"
I turn around and look at Lyra. "Yes?"
"You gotta do it soon."
Already knowing what she meant, I feel my check get a tinit warm. "I will someday..."
I walk out of the med-bay. I stand there for a moment before walking back my cabin.
Who knows how long it'll take for Ezra to wake up? I know Kanan said by tomorrow, but that's just hoping. He could wake up a week later. Or a month later. Maybe a year. We don't know. All we can hope for now is that he will wake up.
Besides that, Ezra and Myra have an uncle. And that uncle is Ronin. Who would've guessed?
I walk into my cabin and lie down onto my bed.
After what's happened the past week, nothing ever will be the same. Everyone here would be going through something in future. In fact, we are now.
We're hoping, wishing, for this nightmare to be over. For it all to be a dream and everything was just the way it was. Being on the Ghost, laughing as Ezra and Zeb fought. Spray-painting my room. Watching Myra and Ezra have their moments. Going on small missions here and there. But most of all, being a family.
We're all torn apart right now. We barely talk to one another. We stay in our cabins unless it's something important or something that has to do with Ezra.
This whole thing has changed our lives. Changed how we think. How we talk. How we act. And who we are…
No one here can say that they're the same person. No one can look at what's happened the past week and say that everything will be back to normal.
Cause it won't. Nothing will be the way it was.
Never again.
Hera's POV
Ezra didn't wake up the next day.
He hasn't for three days. We're all worried. Worried of what will happen. Worried of how this will change everything. Worried that he might never wake up.
Ezra's like a son to me. Just like Sabine and Myra are daughters to me. We're all family here. And when something happens, it affects us.
Either for the better or the worse.
I don't know what we'll do if he doesn't wakes up. Ezra's the heart of the crew. Our family. He changed our lives. He changed the way we were.
Without him, this wouldn't be happening right now. Myra wouldn't be here. Ronin wouldn't be here. Lyra would've been, but we would've dropped her off somewhere by now. Kanan wouldn't have a padawan or someone to call a son. Neither would I. Sabine and Zeb wouldn't have someone to call a little brother or have their little fights with.
And everything that's happened so far wouldn't have happened.
The cabin door opens. "Hey…are you alright?"
I look away. "I'm fine, Kanan."
Kanan sits down besides me. "It doesn't seems so."
I sigh. "It's been three days, Kanan. What if he doesn't wakes up?"
"He will. Ezra's strong and he'll get through it."
I look at him. "But, what if he doesn't? What will happen then?"
"I….I don't know." He wraps his arms around me. "All I know is that we can hope that he will."
We stay like that for a moment, not saying anything.
"He's a son to me, Kanan." I say into his shoulder. "I can't bear to see him suffer. I want everything be the way it was. I want to be on the Ghost, watching as everyone does their own thing. Seeing Myra and Ezra playing with each other. Stopping Ezra and Zeb from killing each other. Going on missions. Watching Sabine and Ezra show their feelings to each other without knowing. And being a family."
Kanan doesn't says anything. He just holds me as I start to break down. We stay like that for several minutes, not pulling apart at all.
Due to everything that's happened the past week, it has severely effected us. It changed us. It shows how much we care for Ezra.
The door opens and we look up to see a heaving, tired Myra.
"…He's…He's waking up."
Ezra's POV
After Kanan and Lyra left, I felt myself growing stronger. I didn't feel like I was dying. So I knew they did it. Whatever they did. I just hope they didn't endanger themselves because of it.
All I remember next was of….well, nothing. Kanan did say that I might not wake up for sometime. I just hope that sometime isn't forever.
A bright light occurred in front of me. I shield my eyes from the blinding light. When it dies down, I remove my arm from my eyes. And there, in front of me, were the two people I never thought I would ever see again.
"….Mom?...Dad?"
They smile warmly at me.
"Hello, son." Dad greets.
"Mom! Dad!"
I run into their arms, never wanting them to let go. They hold onto me tightly.
"We've missed you, Ezra. You and your sister."
"We've missed you, too."
Tears of joy began to fall down my face. They didn't say anything. They just hold me as I let it all out.
"Why? Why did you leave?" I ask, still not letting go. "Everything could've been the way it was. We could've been home, creating memories, and watching Myra and me grow up. We could've stayed a family."
Mom lets go. "Ezra….We will always be a family. Whether your father and I will be here or not. We did it for you and your sister. They would've eventually taken you."
Dad lets go, too. "Your mother is right. The only thing we could've done was speak out against the Empire. We had to prepare you for what was to come. We didn't think they would take your sister, though."
Mom looks down in anguish and…guilt? "We've seen what they did to her. We wish we could've been there to help her. Done something to stop it all. But, something good came out of it. She met you and your crew. I've never seen Myra so happy. Even when she was with your uncle."
"….I'm sorry….did you say uncle?!"
Mom nervously laughs. "Uh, right. You don't remember him. He will tell you everything soon."
It was then that I realized something.
"Uh, Mom? Dad?" They look at me. "If I'm here, and you two are….gone, does that mean that I'm dead?"
Dad gives a small chuckle. "Oh, no. Of course not. Though you were close to it. Speaking of that, we don't have much time left. We must hurry."
Mom nods in agreement. "Ezra, your journey is not yet over. There is still much danger to come. You will go through something that might be worse then what you've endured the past week."
Dad takes over. "The Empire is looking for you. You and your sister. Now that the Emperor and Vader know what your capable of, they want you to turn to the dark side. So, stay alert. Do everything in your power to protect yourself and Myra."
"I will."
Everything around me, including my parents, began to ripple.
The two of them look at each other.
"Our time is up." My dad says, looking back at me. "We will see you from time to time. Tell Myra and my brother I said hello."
My mother looks at me. "And tell Caleb I said hello and that I miss him for me."
Caleb? She knows Kanan? How?
They simultaneously open their mouths and say….
"Goodbye, Ezra."
With those two words said, everything disappears.
A white light blinds me, bringing me back to the real world. When it dies down, I see nine figures hovering above me.
"Mom and Dad say hi."
Leo's POV
Three days.
After three long, worrying days, he's finally awake. Eyes open, sitting upright, and speaking.
I had woken up while Kanan and Lyra were…what were they doing? Giving away part of their life source? Or was it something else?
Anyway, when I saw what was happening, I couldn't do anything but watch. So, when Ezra didn't wake up the next day, I was slowly losing hope that he ever will.
But, when Myra burst in through the cabin, saying he was waking up…I didn't know what to think.
Was he just waking up for a moment before falling unconscious again? Will he be the same? Will he remember us? Will he be mentally stable?
These questions ran through my head as everyone ran to the med-bay. We got inside and saw him. Saw him stirring and his eyes slowly opening.
All nine of us, excluding Chopper, were immediately hovering above him. The moment his eyes were focused and fixed onto us, he said something that I don't know how to respond to.
"Mom and Dad say hi."
His…parents say hi? Did he imagine them? Or did they really show up while he was unconscious? I'm sure Kanan or Ahsoka will know. And why is he looking at Sabine every now and then?
Hera gently hugs him. "I thought we were going to lose you."
Ezra gives a small chuckle. "It takes more than this to get rid of me." He looks towards Kanan and smiles. "You said your real name is Caleb, right?"
Kanan nods. "Yes…why?"
"Mom wanted me to say hi for you. And she misses you, too. By the way, how do you know her?"
"Well…" Kanan sighs and looks at him. "She was also trained by Depa Billaba. Your mother was my best friend at the time. Even before we were sent to the Jedi temple. But, a few days after the Clone Wars started, she found out that her parents were…gone. So, your mother left. And she never came back."
"Sorry I asked."
"No, it's fine. Besides, I found out that Mira was your mother not too long ago either."
"Okay. Oh, and they wanted to say hi to Myra…"
Myra smiles. "Tell them I say hi back."
Ezra smiles back. "I think they already know. Oh and to our uncle? Who is he?"
I see the everyone, excluding Zeb, Chopper, Myra, and I, look at each other. Yep, they know.
Kanan takes a step forward. "I think it's about time you know."
Ronin steps next to Kanan, his eyes gleaming with happiness. "Ezra. Myra….I'm you're uncle."
Time seemed to stop. Everyone was still, waiting for the two younger Bridgers' reaction.
"So…" Myra began. "You're our uncle…"
That was not what I expected. I thought there would at least be a little yelling.
Ezra raises a brow. "How come I don't remember you?"
"I was there when Myra was born. You were only six at the time. And it was only for a few minutes, too." Ronin explains.
Ezra nods. "Yea, yeah. It's coming back now."
Myra looks at Ronin. "I feel like I know you from somewhere."
"Well, of course. I was the one who took care of you while you were in your cell."
"Wait, WHAT?!"
There's the yelling.
"How come you never told me?!" Myra yells to his face. "You could've at least told me when you got here!"
Ronin, unfazed, explains. "First off, I wanted to tell you all together. Second, I didn't know how you would react. And third, I was afraid it would take your focus off of rescuing your brother here."
"Still….I would've liked it if I've known…."
Her voice was small and quiet. The rest of us didn't know what to do. We only stood in the back, watching as everything rolled out.
Ronin goes down onto one knee, leveling himself to meet her eyes. "…If you'd like it…I'll try my best to tell you everything from now on."
Myra, still looking at her feet, nods. I see Ezra look at the two.
"…I'm glad you came back." He smirks. "…Uncle Clumsy."
Ronin chuckles. "Still going to call me that, huh?"
"Yup." Ezra confirms, popping the 'p.'
"It was an accident and you know that."
"Uncle Clumsy?" Myra raises a brow. "Why call him that?"
"When I first met him, he kept tripping and dropping stuff. Broke some stuff, too. Mom called him clumsy. So, I then called him Uncle Clumsy. And the name stuck."
"Real creative, Ezzy."
"I was three, okay? Cut me some slack."
Ronin stands up. "That's in the past. Besides, I'm a changed man now. I'm not clumsy anymore."
Ezra scoffs. "I'll believe it when I see it."
Ronin sighs. "I forgot how much you both are like your mother. Stubborn, selfless, and competitive."
"Well, you better get used to it then..." Ezra starts.
"…Cause it's going to get a whole lot worse." Myra finishes.
…Okay. Was it just me or did they really just finished each other's sentences? And is it weird that this is the longest I ever saw Myra spoke?
I know that Ezra talks a lot. But Myra? I thought she was the shy, quiet one. Not stubborn, talkative, and certainly not competitive. I didn't think she would be like Ezra. The two of them seemed very different to me until now.
Ronin slightly chuckles. "It's good to have to you two back."
Ronin hugs the two of them, making sure not to hurt Ezra's wounds though.
Myra pulls away and looks at him. "Are you going to stay?"
"Yeah, will you? I don't want to lose you, too." Ezra asks, agreeing with Myra.
Ronin shakes his head. "I'm sorry, but I can't. If the Empire finds out…well, let's just say things won't be good. I'll stay in contact, though. Come see you whenever I can."
"Promise?" The two simultaneously ask.
"Promise." He hugs them once more. "…I have to go. I can't stay much longer. The Empire will already question me when I arrive. And if I don't show up soon, they'll think I'm a traitor."
He lets go and Ezra looks at him, smiling. "Go. We don't want you to get in anymore trouble than we have."
Ronin nods and picks up Talin. "I'll see you two troublemakers soon." He walks over to the door, opening it. "Goodbye."
And he walks out. We all stare at the door in silence. A few moments later, we hear and feel a ship detach.
I look towards the two Bridgers. They were looking at each other, smiling. I just wish Rina was here with me. Though I doubt she's alive now.
Ezra looks at everyone, one by one. When he glances at Sabine, I notice his face reddening. It disappears when his eyes land on Kanan.
"Kanan?" He calls out, his voice quivering. "…The emperor want us. Myra and me. Now that they know how strong we are, they want us more then ever. Mom and Dad told me. They said there is still much more to come. Maybe even worse than the past week…"
No one said a word. All was silent in the medbay.
There was still more to come? And worse than what's happened the past week? How much more can this crew take?
Kanan sighs. "Ezra….all I can say is that we'll do our best to not let that happen. Am I right, everyone?"
Everyone behind him nodded. Even I did. Though I'm not sure I'll be around to help them.
"Thanks, guys." Ezra turns to Lyra. "Lyra, Sabine? Can I talk to you both for a minute, please?"
Getting the message, I walk out of the room, everyone else following me behind.
I wonder what Ezra wants to tell to Lyra and Sabine. Its probably something between them. I'll leave it alone and not question it.
I'm glad we have Ezra back. He's like an older brother to me. Even though we've only been with each other for a couple of days, we've grown close. I feel safe and can trust him with anything.
Even though I was sent to find and bring him to the Empire, I'm glad I didn't. Even if it meant risking my older sister's life.
Now realizing what would've happened if I did turn him in, I'm sure Rina wouldn't be happy with me. She wouldn't want me to bring someone in only for them to get killed to get her out. She'd want me to help others and live my life to its fullest.
And that's what I'm going to do.
Ezra's POV
Here I am, sitting in front of Lyra and Sabine.
"…So, Ezra. What did you want to tell us?" Lyra asks.
I could tell she's nervous. Of what? I don't know. But I have a feeling I know.
"Well…I just wanted to start off that it's great to have you back. And I'm sorry for not preventing what happened those few years ago."
Her expression softens. "Ezra….you know you couldn't have done anything. You didn't know that was going to happen."
"But, I still wished I could've been there for you…"
Lyra's gaze hardens. "Ezra Aitan Bridger."
"Not my middle name."
"I don't care. If you begin wishing to change things, you'll start to have dark thoughts. Trust me. I was there and it wasn't pretty."
I hesitate. You know what...now isn't the right time. Maybe somewhere in teh future I'll tell her.
"Sabine, Lyra..I want to thank you both for always being there for me. You two, along with my sister, are what kept me going on. And I'm grateful for that."
"Ezra..."
"Seems like little blue here finally showed it a bit."
We stare at Lyra. "Show what?"
Lyra tries to hide her smirk. "Oh nothing.." She glances at the door. "I'll get the others now."
I watch as she walks out. I stare at my lap, beginning to ponder about what will happen.
What will happen now that the Empire wants Myra and me even more? Will they get us? No I won't let that happen. As Mom and Dad said, I'll do everything in my power to prevent that from happening.
Lyra walks in a few minutes later with everyone but Ahsoka.
"Hey, where's Ahsoka?" I ask.
"She was needed elsewhere." Hera responds.
"...What's going to happen now?"
"No one knows, Ezra." Kanan replies. "But at least we got you back. Answer we'll see how it goes from here."
I stare as Kanan smiles at Hera, the said person doing the same. "Are you two..."
Hera shrugs. "You can say that."
"Then this calls for two celebrations!" I announce. I look at myself. "Once I'm healed that is."
We all laugh. This is how I want everything to be. Everyone laughing and having a good time. And that's just one of the many reasons I want to end the Empire. To bring peace to the world.
Even if my parents aren't physically here, I know that they're watching from wherever they are.
And just then, for only a moment, I saw my parents' spirits smiling from the back of the medbay.
Astonished, I hesitate for a moment before smiling back at them.
"Ezra?" I look at Leo. "Why are you smiling at the wall?"
"I'm smiling at my parents."
They show once more and this time, Kanan sees them.
"Hello, Mira." He whispers.
A gentle breeze blows at his hair as my mother shows up one last time next to him. Everyone els sees her and they slightly gasp.
"It's good to see you, too, Caleb." She smiles as she fades away.
Silence filled the empty air. No one made a sound as they faded. All was silent until Myra decided to speak up.
"…Was that really…..Mom and Dad?"
I give her small smile. "Yeah…it was them."
She stares at the spot where they were seen and whispers, "….Hi..Mom. Hi Dad."
I look at Leo, who was looking down at his feet.
"Leo." He looks up. "We'll see okay? In fact I'll ask Zare to check now."
I see a small twinkle in his eye. "Thanks, Ezra."
So, after all that, we all just talked. About what happened while we were separated. About what has changed. And about what might happen in the future.
After several hours, everyone left. The ship was silent. Everyone was asleep. At least that's was I think.
I tried to sleep, but whenever I did, the dreams began to haunt me. Of my time in the cell. Of the visions given to me. Of what could've happened in the future….
I hear a small knock and the door opens, Hera's head popping.
"I'd figure you'd be awake." She says walking in. She sits down beside me. "What's wrong?"
"Nothing…"
"Ezra Aitan Bridger."
"Great. Now Lyra's gotten you saying it."
Seeing her stern glare, I look down. "Just some dreams. Nothing to worry about."
"What were they about?" She sighs as I don't say anything. "Ezra…if you don't tell anyone, it'll only make it worse. It'll be harder to control and it'll change you. And we all know we don't want that. Not even you."
I ponder about this before sighing. "I guess you're right. The dreams…they were about the time in the cell, the visions given to me…and what would've happened in future if I did turn…"
Hera lays her hand on my arm. "Ezra…you know that won't happen now. You're here, safe with us. They can't harm you now. As long as you're here with us, we will do whatever it takes to keep you with us. All those dreams and visions, they can't change the future. Only you can."
I nod. "…..Yea." I look up. "Thanks, Hera. For everything."
She smiles. "Your welcome."
"Did Zare tell you if she's really…"
Hera looks down. "I'm sorry, Ezra. She was dead since they sent that message to Leo."
"I wonder how he'll take this."
"I'll tell him tomorrow. I can only hope it doesn't breaks him."
"I hope so, too…"
She stands up. "I should go check on the others and get some sleep."
"Yea, you do that."
Hera walks over to the door and opens it. She looks at me one last time. "And try to get some sleep, Ezra."
"I will."
With that, she walks out, leaving me once more in the medbay.
For the first time since I came back, I actually feel relaxed. That I can get some sleep without any nightmares. And that everything will be back to normal. Well, as normal as it can ever be.
I close my eyes.
Maybe, just maybe, everything will be alright…
Nobody's POV
And it was.
Ezra opens his eyes in remembrance. He stares at everyone below him.
Myra and Leo were running around, playing with the Emos-cats in the area. Lyra and Sabine were talking about who knows what. Though judging by Sabine's face, it was something embarrassing. Zeb and Chopper were at it again. And Hera and Kanan were talking, too.
Ezra looked at Myra and Leo, slightly laughing at the two chasing each other.
Memories of what happened four months ago flew in. He had only been healed for a month ago. He hadn't been able to do anything but sleep.
When the Ghost had crashed down onto this planet and they had all been separated, Ezra thought everything would be back to normal.
He thought they would all be fine and they'd go back to the Rebellion, continuing to do what they've always done.
He didn't think that he'd get captured by the Empire and tortured for days. He didn't think he would be mentally scarred for life. He didn't think that everything would go down hill….
Being in that cell, getting tortured nonstop, has done something to him. It changed him. Physically and mentally. He was no longer the same person. He had begun to have dark thoughts. Even now he does.
But….the ones that loved and cared for him helped him through it.
You're not alone.
Together we stand.
We been through the bad and good.
They helped him get through his time in the cell. They helped him put it in the past and never look back. They helped him heal…
Whether it's right.
Whether it's wrong.
I'll be by your side, you know.
They stood by his side no matter what the risk was. Whether they were going to die or not, they were there.
I'll take your hand
When it cold
And it feels like the end.
And when there's no place to go
Just know one thing...
They were always there for him. Through the darkest of times and to the end.
He looks at Sabine. She looks up and smiles, waving him to come down. He smiles back and obliged. He jumps off the roof of the Ghost and walks over to her.
We're here for you.
You're here for us.
Together we stand
We make it right.
Just hold on.
Don't give up.
No we won't give up.
Lyra smiles at them before walking over to Myra and Leo.
Sabine walks up to him. "You've got to stop being alone all the time. Who knows what could happen?"
Ezra only smiles and says, "Well, if something does happen, just know that I'll never give in to whatever it is."
Sabine gives a slight smile. "I know you won't."
We've been through the worst of times
But there's nothing we can't do.
The two sit down on the grass, watching Myra and Leo play with the Emos-cats.
"You know…"Sabine begins. "It's weird how no matter what is thrown at us, we managed to get past it."
Ezra looks at her, puzzled. "What do you mean?"
There's nothing they can say.
Nothing they can do.
Nothing will change when
It comes to the truth.
"Look at what we've accomplished these past few months. You found a family, your sister, Leo, your uncle, and Lyra. We all went through something traumatic, but we went through it together. We helped each other with it. We were there for each other."
Cause we'll be here
With you all the way.
Nothing can tear
Us a-part.
"Yea, I guess you're right."
"Hey, I'm always right." Sabine says, using the very line he said to Lyra four months ago.
So, we're here for you.
You're here for us.
Together we stand
We do it right.
Ezra laughs. "Yes, you are." He looks at the sight below him. "It's still hard to believe that you guys would do anything for each other."
"Well, of course. We all care about one another. Whether we know them or not. Look at Leo. You didn't know him, but you cared about him anyway, right? Even when he was supposed to bring you in."
So keep holding on
Cause you know we'll make it through.
Yea, we'll make it through.
"I still feel sorry for him. He risked his sister's life to get us to safety. And now she's dead…"
Sabine lays her hand on his shoulder. "And I'm sure she's proud."
"Hey, everybody!" Hera calls out. "We've got a mission!"
They all go inside. An hour later, everyone but Hera and Leo were in the ramp. Lyra smiles at Ezra and he smiles back.
When end is near
We'll be right here
To fight alongside you.
The ramp opens and they run out, stealthily knocking troopers out. Ezra, Lyra, and Myra run down one hall while Kanan, Zeb, and Sabine run down another.
"Hey, you! Stop!"
Myra stuns him as more troopers arrive. "Run!"
All three of them run down the halls, stunning troopers as they do.
"Specter 1! Did you get the crates aboard the Ghost yet?!" Ezra calls out into his com.
"Almost done! Stall them!"
The three of them look at each other and nod. They stand in front of Bay 23 and turn to the troopers.
We'll fight till our last save.
Till our last breath.
Till the end.
Ezra pulls out his saber, the bright blue light bouncing off his face. He blocks the troopers' shots as Myra shoots them. Lyra uses her saber to cut through their blasters and uses the force to push them against the walls, knocking them out.
"Done! Get to the Ghost! Now!"
The trio run into the bay and jump into the ship.
"Hold on!"
Hera takes off to the sky as Leo blasts the ties from the nose gunner. Kanan runs to the laser gunner while Sabine runs to the other. A few minutes later, the Ghost crew was in hyperspace and were on their way to the Rebellion.
Ezra helps Myra up, who had lost her balance throughout the escape.
"Thanks, Ezzy."
We will mend
The broken bond of ours.
We will tend
To it till it's better.
And there's nothing
That will tear it apart anymore.
"No problem." Ezra looks at Leo. "How about you two go play some more? I'll be in our cabin if you need me."
The two eight year olds laugh and run off to the lounge. Ezra walk to his cabin and sits on the bed, holding his lightsaber.
So, we're here for you.
You're here for us.
Together we stand
We make it right.
So much has happened these past four months. Things that have caused the group to grow closer together and certain events that had scarred them for life.
They can never go back in time and erase those events. They can never change what has been done. All they can do is set it in the past.
Just hold on.
Don't give up.
No we will never give up.
Yea, we will never give up.
Kanan, Ashoka, Lyra, and Ezra would have to leave for Malachor in a few days. They've spent most of their time preparing for it. Battling each other, getting supplies, and making sure they know how to get through everything that comes in their way.
Myra and him have been with each other whenever they can, favoring every last sibling moment they have before their departure to the dreaded planet.
Everything the group has gone through, they went through it together. They have never given up before and they won't start now.
You're not alone.
We're here for you.
We'll be right here
When the end is near.
And Ezra knows that's he won't fight alone. He knows that they will always be there for him. These people have done everything for him. They've been with him since he lost his parents.
Nothing,
Oh nothing
Can tear us a-part.
Lyra was there for him on the streets. The crew was there for him since he joined. Sabine was there ever since they realized they loved each other. Before that even. Myra was there since they found her. And his parents were always there. They've been by his side since the beginning.
We are one.
We are together.
We can never be de-feated
Cause we're forever.
The door opens. "Hey, Ezra."
"Oh. Hey, Lyra."
"We just left the Rebellion a few minutes ago. We're back at Emos since you know, Leo still isn't used to being away from home."
'Wow. We're back already? How long have I been sitting here?'
Ezra smiles at here. "I'll be there in a sec."
Lyra nods and walks away. Ezra gets up, puts his saber away, and begins to walk down the halls.
We're here for you.
You're here for us.
Together we stand
We make it right.
Ezra walks onto the roof and sits besides Sabine. He looks down below him. Lyra is reading a book, Hera and Kanan area talking, Myra and Leo are sitting in the grass also talking, and, Zeb and Chopper are chasing each other.
Don't give up
Cause we're by your side.
We'll be right here
Till the end.
Sabine looks at him. "What's wrong? You seem worried."
"Oh, it nothing. Just wondering about what will happen at Malachor." Ezra tries to assure her.
A frown begins to form on her face. "Ezra….if your thinking what I think your thinking, just know that nothing bad will happen. No one will end up….you know." A slight smile appears. "Besides, we'll be by your side the whole time."
So we're here for you.
We're here for you.
Sabine puts down her pencil and looks back up.
"We're here for you, Ezra."
We're here for you.
We're here for you.
"Until the very end…."
Ezra looks at her and smiles, as everyone else joins them, looking at the rare, beautiful setting sun.
"And we'll be together forever."
We're here for you…
Meanwhile, on Mustafar, something evil was lurking in the darkness.
A tall figure, wrapped in a black cloak, was kneeling in front of the Lord's presence. Two silver sabers with dark, black designs covering it were attached to the belt around its waist. Nothing else we're shown but those three items.
"Locate the Bridgers. And do what you must to reach them. Bring them back to me at all cost."
The figure looks up, red eyes glistening in the dark.
"Of course, Lord Vader."
Song: This song was written by the author herself. It is called Here For You.
Ezra: There you have it guys. It's sort of like the other one. Starlight said something about her brain being already dead from school and the finals. And something else. Anyway, vote for which ship you want. You can tell in the comments or vote on the poll. Lyza or Sabezra? Although Sabezra will not happen until later.
Lyra: Lyza!
Sabine: Sabezra!
Ezra: I'll see you soon. Bye! (Recording message closes)
