Chapter One
Past and Future.
A supply run.
One year before the escape of Tyber Zann the Rebellion was still struggling to gain supporters. The fleet has just lost their command ship to the Sith lord Darth Vader and is in desperate need of supplies. So Commander Sato and Jedi Ahsoka Tano contact one of their most successful cells from the planet Lothal.
"Hera." Ahsoka says activating a holocom
"Fulcrum." Hera says bowing slightly
"We need you and your crew to make a supply run." Ahsoka says removing her trademark cloak.
"What is the target?" Hera asks smiling.
"An Imperial resupply ship that is currently orbiting Lothal."
"Do we have any details on the security?"
"Yes transmitting them now."
"How bad?" Hera asks grimly
"Bad the fleet needs almost the entire shipment of supplies but whatever you can get will help." Ahsoka says frowning.
"Hmm. How fast can the fleet strip a ship?" Hera says smiling.
"About one hour why?" Ahsoka answers confused.
"Because the Empire is about to lose a ship." Hera says smiling.
"May the force be with you Ghost crew." Ahsoka says ending the transmission.
In the common room of the Ghost.
"Alright people we need to steal an imperial supply ship that is currently orbiting a planet that is on alert for us specifically." Hera says pulling up the details in the common room of the Ghost.
"Well it's relatively simple to steal the ship the tricky part is clearing the ship of troopers and getting aboard." Sabine says leaning in from her seat.
"We could always purge the ship's airlocks." Ezra suggests leaning on the wall opposite from the table.
"Well we don't want to kill most troopers but that is an easy and quick way to clear the ship." Kanan says frowning.
"Well the trooper's suit can withstand zero atmosphere for a short while." Sabine says shrugging.
"So they can be rescued by the nearby ships?" Hera asks looking at her.
"Yes if the Empire decides to." Ezra says smiling.
"Well that's clearing the ship but what about getting aboard?" Zeb says grumbling.
"We do have a security expert here." Sabine says looking at Ezra.
"Well the codes on a supply ship aren't that complicated I would need to be in
either the command center or engine room though." Ezra says pulling the ship's schematics.
"And it isn't a single person job. I would need a second person to help at the end to beat the timed alarms." Ezra says looking between Kanan and Hera.
"So who do you want to take?" Kanan asks smiling.
"Well they would have to fit into this vent here." Ezra says pulling up a small vent.
"I can fit in there. So what exactly do I have to do?" Sabine says straight faced.
"Basically I give you a line of code at the beginning and all you have to do is type it in as I hack through various levels of encryption in a two point communication system." Ezra says looking at two nearby consoles.
"Do you need to hack both?" Sabine asks pointing at them.
"Yes which is tricky but not impossible with a second person." Ezra says smiling.
"So how do we get aboard?" Sabine asks smiling as well.
"Here." Ezra says pointing to a small airlock.
"Provided that Hera can sling shot us from the Phantom properly." Ezra says looking Hera.
"You want to launch at the ship hoping to hit a spot the size of Chopper?" Kanan asks unbelieving.
"Yes I have actually had to do it before. Well before I met you guys." Ezra says smiling at Kanan's apparent unhappiness.
"No to risky. We need a different entrance." Kanan says spinning the schematics.
"There is no other way because of the ship's proximity alarms." Ezra says pointing to a few outward sensor arrays.
"Karabast, that's what you are going to hack aren't you?" Kanan says frowning.
"Yes that and the ship's internal systems and Imperial data network and their tracking sensors. So that I can get you guys aboard and to take the bridge so I can seal it and purge the rest of the ship." Ezra says smiling.
"Wait how do you know that you have to hack all of that." Zeb asks looking at Ezra accusingly.
"I had a job a few months before I met you guys it was a duplicate of this. I was hired by an anonymous source and met with a bounty hunter who had a small ship and with a little trouble and code set backs we managed to steal half the ships supplies and make a large amount of credits. Which meant I was baggage and they attempted to cut me out of the deal literally until I told the Empire where to find the supply's." Ezra says smirking at the shocked faces of his fellow crew members.
"Well why do you think I was trying to steal crates from what looked to be gang members? I was desperate for food or credits." Ezra says shrugging and leaning back against his wall.
"Well that certainly is interesting. But back to this are you sure that you two can do this?" Kanan says looking between the two teens.
"Yes I'll have the kid's back." Sabine says nodding.
Ezra frowns.
"Yeah we can do this." He says putting up a fake smile.
"But we have to get something from my tower first." Ezra says looking at Hera.
"What do you need to grab?" Hera asks looking at him seriously.
"Something that will guarantee our success." Ezra says smiling mysteriously.
"Fine. We will be at Lothal in eight hours. Get some rest and get your gear ready." Hera says turning off the holo.
"You got it." Kanan says while motioning to Ezra.
Ezra nods and follows him to one of the cargo bays rarely used for anything but training.
"What's wrong?" Kanan asks sitting and meditating.
"Nothing just about to prep for the mission." Ezra says doing the same.
"No you were frowning now what's wrong." Kanan says monotonly.
"I don't like being called kid but it's nothing I can't ignore." Ezra says smiling as he realizes that Kanan felt his displeasure through the force.
"Okay so long as it's not anything more." Kanan says focusing more on the force and his padawan.
"Nothing I can't handle alone. But one more thing." Ezra hesitates.
"What is it?" Kanan asks opening his eyes.
"I want to give you something for safe keeping. But it has to be kept safe and you're the only one I can trust to take good care of them." Ezra says looking around nervously.
"What are they?" Kanan asks raising an eyebrow.
"You'll see tomorrow." Ezra says smiling.
"Fine then be secretive." Kanan says going back to meditating.
"No it's just that it would be better if I showed you why they are so important to me." Ezra says quickly.
"It's okay I understand." Kanan says smiling.
"So would you like to practice with your lightsaber?" Kanan asks standing.
"Yes master." Ezra says smiling as he jumps up.
"Good now we have been training with them but now we need to start training you in a specific form." Kanan says pulling out a data pad.
"This is a list of the six forms of lightsaber fighting." Kanan says giving it to Ezra.
"Wow thank you master." Ezra says looking at the list in awe.
"So what's your form?" Ezra asks looking at him.
"I use form three." Kanan says gesturing to the data pad.
Ezra nods and pulls up the description of it.
"So you focus on deflecting and defense to create opportunities to attack?" Ezra asks thinking.
"Yes this form is especially effective at defense from non lightsaber wielding foes. So study this for a while and think about what would best suit you." Kanan says igniting his lightsaber.
"But right now let's see how you can handle an attack." Kanan says swinging shortly as Ezra ducks and activates his own.
Slash. Block.
"Good, now use it to your advantage." Kanan says.
Slash. Block.
Ezra slides his blade down towards Kanan's hilt.
"Good. Now what? I'm stronger." Kanan says adding pressure.
Ezra ducks down letting Kanan's weight and force carry himself forward and around Ezra.
Ezra's blade swipes at Kanan's neck.
Cut. Dodge.
"Good move, use your enemies movements against them." Kanan says.
Ezra nods and focuses again.
Ezra moves first.
Swipe. Block.
Punch. Miss.
Kanan grabs Erza's outstretched arm and throws Ezra at the wall.
Ezra stops just short of the wall hears the familiar hum of a lightsaber behind his head.
"Well that didn't work." Ezra says after a moment.
"No it didn't but do you see what you did wrong?" Kanan asks deactivating his lightsaber.
"I left my arm open to be grabbed I should have followed through with a kick or stab." Ezra says after thinking for a moment.
"Good now let's get some rest we arrive on Lothal in seven hours." Kanan says smiling.
"You don't have to tell me twice master." Ezra says with a mock salute.
"See you in the morning padawan." Kanan says following Ezra to their respective rooms.
Seven hours later.
"Alright, back on Lothal." Ezra says stepping out of the Phantom.
"Yes we are." Sabine says following him.
"So what do you need to grab Ezra?" Kanan asks stepping in front and to the tower.
"Three things." Ezra says.
"Okay where are they?" Kanan asks looking at the tower.
"Up top is the thing we talked about last night but what Sabine and I need is down here." Ezra says walking to a blank space of wall.
"But there's no panel here Ezra." Sabine says looking annoyed.
"Oh isn't there." Ezra says smirking and tapping the wall in a certain way.
A panel pops open a little leaving a shocked Sabine smiling.
"You got good hiding skills kid." Sabine says smiling.
Ezra frowns a little but quickly turns back to the panel.
"So grab one you like they all work but stay away from the two black ones." Ezra says opening the panel revealing nine jet packs.
"Where did you get these?" Kanan asks surprised.
"From trooper's who didn't have use for them anymore." Ezra says frowning deeply.
"Okay well let's go up top." Kanan says looking up.
"Yes." Ezra pulls out a blue and orange pack and setting it on the ground.
"If you wouldn't mind checking the fuel in this one that would be awesome." Ezra says looking at Sabine.
"Sure." She says looking at a multi colored pack that looked very similar to her armour.
Kanan follows Ezra up the ladder silently.
They reach the top and Ezra types in his code and the door opens to his collection of helmets.
"I really should pack these into a crate and take them with me soon." Ezra says thinking a loud.
"So what are we grabbing?" Kanan asks looking at the large collection of helmets.
"Two things actually." Ezra says walking to a blank wall.
He waves his hand and a small panel pops out of place.
Ezra pulls out a small box.
"These were parent's. When they disappeared I found them in their room." Ezra says handing the box to Kanan.
"May I?" Kanan asks looking at the box.
"Yes." Ezra says smiling.
Kanan opens the small box to reveal two gold and silver wedding bands.
"You kept their rings for all these years?" Kanan asks.
"Yes they are my most prized possession." Ezra says seriously.
"So don't lose them." Ezra says winking.
"So are we grabbing anything else?" Kanan asks snapping the box shut.
"Yes. This." Ezra says pulling out a data pad from the small space.
"What's on it?" Kanan asks smiling.
"Now that's a secret." Ezra says smiling as the smaller size data pad disappears into his flight suit.
"How many pocket's do you have in there?" Kanan asks realizing that things do tend to disappear into his clothes.
"A few dozen." Ezra says after thinking for a moment.
"Hey guys Hera wants to get going." Sabine's voice sounds from their comm links.
"On our way down." Kanan responds as they exit the tower.
Ezra locks the tower again and follows Kanan down the ladder.
"So the packs are in the Phantom fueled and ready to use." Sabine says before ducking into the ship.
"Thanks." Ezra says boarding.
"Now let's get to that supply ship." Kanan says sitting down next to Hera who had remained on the ship.
"So how close can I get?" Hera asks as they get close to the ship.
"Best to stay about 18 clicks back." Ezra yells from the back of the ship.
Ezra and Sabine strap on their packs and helmets.
"So where do you want me to be?" Hera asks.
"Go back to the Ghost and be ready to land in the cargo bay when I give the all clear." Ezra says checking to make sure his lightsaber is tightly hooked on.
"Sabine, weapons good?" Ezra asks looking at her.
She turns her head to him and leans her helmet to the side.
"Okay I assume that they are good then." Ezra says looking away.
"Now how long do we have to get into the vent?" Sabine asks.
"Two minutes before they realize that the port opened." Ezra says frowning underneath his helmet.
Man why can't she just be nice about things for once. Ezra thinks to himself.
"Alright two minutes till I need to turn." Hera says from the front.
"Got it. Preparing door." Sabine says flipping the override switch.
"Oxygen check." Kanan says pulling his mask on.
"Good." Ezra says.
"Good" Sabine says.
"Good." Hera says.
"Good." Kanan says.
"Alright thirty seconds." Hera says preparing to turn.
"Fifteen." Kanan says.
"Ten. Nine. Eight. Seven. Six. Five. Four. Three. Two." Kanan counts down.
Hera turns a second before Kanan says.
"One! Vent now!" Kanan says the back of the Phantom spins around giving the two teens a straight shot at the ship.
Sabine hits the button and they get pulled out into space by the sudden vacuum pull as the air vents from the ship.
Ezra and Sabine fly towards the ship a few feet apart.
Ezra looks over at Sabine and holds up a hand before counting down with his fingers.
Five. Four. Three. Two. One.
He closes his fist and hits his pack as they near the ship.
Sabine does the same a second later.
Ezra slows quickly before his pack suddenly quits.
Ezra panics for a second as he passes Sabine.
But my pack should have had fuel for another hour!
Ezra thinks quickly before pulling his arm back.
He thrusts it forward channeling the force and sending a blast forward slowing him down a manageable speed.
The blast hits the ship a second later and one of the small turrets crumple up.
Ezra hits the ship feet first and bends his knees to absorb the impact and a moment later Sabine does the same.
Sabine looks at the turret and then back to Ezra.
Ezra shrugs and turns to the hatch controls.
He hacks through quickly and the port opens long enough for Ezra and Sabine to climb in.
"What was that about?" Sabine asks removing her pack.
"I don't know my pack quit early and I had to improvise." Ezra says quietly as he removes his pack.
He checks it over for leaks and finds none so he checks the fuel gauge.
"I thought you filled this up?" Ezra asks when he sees it empty.
"Yeah I did." Sabine says hiding her pack in an escape pod.
Ezra puts his in as well.
"Well it's empty now." Ezra says heading for the vent.
"What do you think I'm lying?" Sabine asks angrily.
"I didn't say anything like that." Ezra says pulling the vent open.
"But that thing has a fuel tank to last up to an hour. So something happened." Ezra says glancing back at her.
"I put enough fuel for both of us into both tanks." Sabine says gruffly.
"Whatever doesn't matter now." Ezra says shrugging it off like he normally does.
He climbs up into the vent and Sabine follows.
They silently climb through the vents heading to the engine room.
"Ezra do you know where you're going?" Sabine asks after a while.
"Yes I do I studied the schematics for about an hour memorizing the vents system." Ezra says quietly.
A few minutes later they arrive at the exit for the vent system.
"Okay Sabine all you have to do is hop out and shoot all the bucketheads you see. Got it?" Ezra asks.
"I know who to shoot and not shoot." Sabine says annoyed.
"Okay, wait two minutes then go. I will when you do." Ezra says crawling down another vent away from her.
Sabine crawls up the screen and looks around.
There are about a dozen guards and few more engineers around the room.
The head engineer is standing in front of three rounded consoles tapping on screens.
After the two minutes is up Sabine pops off the vent cover and hops down.
"Hey you where did you come from?" A storm trooper yells from across the room.
Sabine pulls her pistols out starts to shoot troopers.
One, two, three.
They fall quickly before Sabine gets into cover.
Ezra in the meanwhile drops down behind the head engineer and stuns him.
Ezra taps a few buttons and the engine room locks down.
Ezra then looks around and see that all the eyes are focused on Sabine.
Ezra smiles and ignites his lightsaber and jumps to the nearest trooper.
Ezra stabs his sabre through him and then reverses around him cutting through the next one.
He switches to his blaster and stuns two more troopers.
Sabine pops out of cover and shoots two more.
Ezra switches back to his blade and quickly cuts down the four troopers as
Sabine shoots the last two engineers heading for the door.
Ezra extinguishes his blade and walks up to the head engineer and grabs his access card off his belt.
Then walks over to the two consoles and swipes the card on both.
"Okay here is the code you need to input." Ezra says handing Sabine a data pad.
"Okay when?" She asks looking around.
"When I tell you." Ezra says taking off his helmet.
He turns to one of the consoles and starts typing.
Every minute or so Ezra switches between them.
"Okay input the code here." Ezra says pointing one of the two consoles as he switches to the other one.
"Alright done." Sabine says after a moment.
"Okay wait until I say so to hit enter." Ezra says concentrating hard on the last firewall.
"Okay through. Now Five." Ezra says hitting the last key as Sabine hits enter.
"We now have full control of the ship." Ezra says smiling.
"Not bad Spectre Six. Not bad." Sabine says grinning under her helmet.
"Okay Spectre Two you are clear for landing. Ezra says tapping on the console to give the all clear to the bridge.
"Got it. We will be at the bridge soon." Hera says pulling the Ghost in for a landing.
"I'm sealing you guys a straight path to the bridge. And do us a favour and get the captain and first officer alive." Ezra says tapping continuously.
"How do you know how to hack?" Sabine asks.
"You learn fast when you're about to die." Ezra says pulling his helmet back on.
"What do you mean?" Sabine asks confused.
"Well when a blast door only opened by a console is the only thing keeping you from living you learn to seek out the way through it pretty fast." Ezra says clarifying.
"When did that happen?" Sabine asks.
"A long time ago." Ezra says frowning.
A few minutes later of silence alarms go off throughout the ship.
"What the?" Ezra asks looking at the console.
"What?" Sabine asks quickly.
"Someone is trying to take back control." Ezra says typing quickly.
"Can they do that?" Sabine asks readying her blasters.
"If they are better then me yes and they are good, just not good enough." Ezra says concentrating.
"Okay they got back communications but it looks like Spectres One and Four are just outside the bridge." Ezra says typing away.
"Good so we are almost done?" Sabine asks still watching the doors.
"Yes. No! NO! Dammit. Sabine we still rated for zero atmosphere?" Ezra asks slamming a fist on the console.
"What happened?" Sabine asks worriedly.
"I lost control of the door to the engine room. They were deliberately targeted." Ezra says trying to regain control.
"We have the bridge." Sabine comm link sounds out.
"Damn. Are we still rated?" Ezra asks looking at seriously Sabine.
"Yes but not for long." She says grabbing Ezra's helmet.
"Good we only need a minute." Ezra says taking his helmet and putting it on.
"Well this should be interesting. Spectre Five I suggest you grab a hold of something that won't fly." Ezra says typing the last commands into the ship's computer.
"Okay bridge sealed and all but one door is under my control so hang on." Ezra says hitting enter.
Cliffhanger!
A/N So I will be updating about once a week maybe twice a week depending on how much I get written. Also reviews keep me motivated to write and update.