AN:I just want to say this, I don't think you guys know how much this means to me that you are all reading this story. When I first started writing this story I never thought that this many people would read it, this means a lot. I was jumping up and down and nearly fainted when I saw that a couple of my favorite authors read this story. If you have any questions or comments I will start to reply to them next chapter and I'll do a couple right now,
Wholocked Force-wielder girl-Maybe later in the story I will also explain how Zeb got his streak, it has to do with Ezra and her spray gun.
lchini05-glad your enjoying the story
Disclamer:I don't not own Star Wars Rebels or it's characters because if I did the series would be totally different and we would be on season 3 already.
Now on with the story!
He was short. That's the first thing I should say, and that's the first thing that came to mind when I saw him. Then his sandy blonde hair that was partly dyed orange, came to mind. Then his crystal blue eyes that were staring directly at me, came to mind. Then I notice that he was staring angrily at me, ignoring Hera's greeting.
Then out of nowhere, he interrupts her, "Who's this brat?"he snarled.
"I'm Elizabeth, sir. But call me Ezra."I say politely, hoping to start on the right foot with this guy.
"You were the one who put orange paint in my hair."He snarled, reaching for me.
Usually I protest against being touched by Zeb since it brings back memories, but this time I didn't protest when he pushed me behind him.
"Now, Chop. Calm down, she was only 4 years old."Hera said, stepping in front of him and putting her hands on his shoulders.
I backed away slowly from the scene, hopping not to get caught and hoping that Sabine will save me. Speaking about Sabine, why is she. I look around and she's gone. I slow and cautiously walk up the stairs, I look back, it looks like chopper is calming down. Then he sees me,
"Get over here you little brat."He yells, running toward me.
Normally, I would move out of the way or trick him but what he did made me do a flashback.
FLASHBACK-
A big man with briker clothes on, grabbed me by my hair and punched me in the face. I was seeing stars, the world was spinning.
"Still thinking about being a smart alec!"his deep voice rolled over me in waves, I squeezed my eyes shut.
I gathered all the saliva I had in my mouth, I was mixed with blood because he knocked one of my teeth loose. And I spit on his face, he dropped me in surprise. I took off running as soon as I hit the ground even though my ankle was sprained and my head was spinning.
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I screamed and ran as fast as I could to my room. Once I got inside, I locked the door and huddled myself into a little ball in the farthest corner of the room.I could hear gunshots ringing in my ears, I could barely breath as I gasped for air, high pitch screams ran in my ears along with the gunshots. I could see blood on my hands as I stared at the dead body of my parents,
"Elizabeth, hide."my father commanded me, tucking me in the secret compartment.
I watched as strange people with guns ran into the house and shot my father straight between the eyes. My mother screamed as she say her husband's lifeless body fall to the ground at her feet. They shot my mother in the chest and she fell slowly bleeding of their glazed eyes stared at me, mother was slowly dieing.
Her last words were,"Ezzy, run."They always called me Ezzy or Bethy. It was a little nick name.
I was only one but I knew to stay hidden I watch as the leader commanded his men to find me. But they never did because I was quiet and calm. After they left, I still hid but then a middle aged woman with tattoos on her chin, called out if anyone was there. I cautiously approached she took me too her home. it was full of imperialists. I screamed.
I watched in the living room as it all came down. Chopper casing little Ezra but I have never heard her scream with that much terror not even when she meet Zeb. I watched as Sabine and Zeb went to try and open her door, I knew that wouldn't work. I watched as Hera yelled at Chopper for scaring Ezra, I walked to my room. Not to sulk, but because I know this house like the back of my hand.
There were secret tunnels that ran from each room, or secret stairs that lead downstairs or upstairs, or small doorways that granted access from one room to the one right next to it, or in Ezra's case. All three were in her room, same with my room and Sabine's room, Sabine doesn't know about the ones in her room.
By my bed was a door that went to Ezra's room, so I gripped the edges of the doorway that was hidden unless you looked close and door was wedged tight, I pulled real hard and it came loose. The small tunnels to me and her room was musty and really dusty. AT the end was the door to Ezra's room. I pushed hard and it came undone.
Dust was on my clothes and in my hair when I emerged into Ezra's room. Zeb and Sabine were pleading with Ezra to open the door, I looked around but didn't see her. Then I saw her, tucked in the farthest corner from the door, rocking back and forth in a tight ball. I gently walked over to her, so she wouldn't get scared, I put my hand on her shoulder and said,
"Hey there Ezra, it's me Kanan ."
She didn't react until I said Kanan. She launched herself at me and hugged me tight. I really didn't say anything, I just offered comfort.
"Hey Ezra, You want to see something cool?"I asked once she calmed down.
She looked at me with her wide doe sapphire blue eyes,that were filled innocence and electricity. They were puffy and her face was blotched red. Her short navy blue hair was stuck to her face, I swore to myself that I would do anything to have those eyes filled with happiness not sadness.
"What?"she sniffed.
"Come on."I smiled.
The door to the secret tunnels in her room was right next to the door that went to my room. I gripped the edges and pulled hard, as Ezra watched curiously. The door came loose, sending me to the floor, Ezra laughed a bit. I grinned at her, the secret tunnels weren't as dusty since I usually explore them a lot, finding out where they go. I pulled out a mini flashlight from my pocket and switched it on.
"Come on Ezra. I want to show you something cool."She followed me, the doorways were really small but the tunnels weren't, I closed the door behind us.
As she gripped onto my leg I remembered, even though she acts like an adult. She is still only 10 years old, practically a child. The tunnels looked creepy with all the dust and cobwebs and the only light source being my flashlight but when I looked at Erza all I saw was pure excitement on her face.
Finally I saw a doorway coming in sight, in front of us. I gave Ezra the light and tried to push but it didn't come loose. Erza rolled her eyes, pushed me away from the door, gave me the flashlight and pushed the door open.
"I must have loosened it up for you."I muttered, crawling out of the tunnels behind Ezra. She just gave the 'Yeah right' look.
"Wasn't that cool?"I asked, standing up. Brushing some of the cobwebs and dust off me and her.
"That was awesome!Is there a big secret room that the tunnels lead to or do they just connect to different room?"she asked, excitedly.
"Don't know, I have tried to find out where they all lead to but I don't have enough time. So, I was wondering if you would be my discover helper?"I ask, taking out another flashlight.
"Yes!"She shouted, hugging me.
"One last thing before we go talk to Chopper. Do you want to go scare Zeb and Sabine?"I ask, smirking.
"Yeah."she replied, wearing an identical smirk.
We cautiously walked up the stairs, Zeb and Sabine were yelling so loud, they didn't hear us.
"1...2...3! BOO!"We both shouted, making those two jump out of their skins.
We ran down stairs to escape as they chased us, we both ran into Hera, surprisingly knocking us down but not her.
"Where have you two been?Why are you guys covered in dust and cobwebs? Kanan!Did you show Ezra the secret tunnels?"She angrily asked.
"Maybe?"I muttered.
She just glared at me before mother-henning Ezra,"I'm fine Hera. I am!Ow!"Ezra's protests went unheard.
"Sorry Ezra."Chopper muttered, walking into the room.
My jaw fell to the floor along with Sabine's and Zeb's as the walked into the room.
"Did Chopper just say he was sorry?!"