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Now, I wish to advise that the end of this chapter is really disturbing! Don't let yourself be taken aback from it, it will all be explained in time ;)
Special mention time!
AgnieszkaPL = I too wish them to be together. But, isn't separating them so awesome because it's so cute to see them when they're reunited! ;)
= Thanks for the invite. Although, I'm a beginner with spanish and, even if I'm alright with short texts, a whole story may be hard for me. But, I promise I'll take a look eventually :3
Juancabrillio = I love the idea. I'll keep it in mind ;)
cassturn93 = hehehe, who knows, do you think he will turn to the dark side just yet?
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Chapter 2
-"Excuse the... intrusion, Inquisitor. But, in the course of my duty, I have encountered a Rebel's cell. The leader of that cell makes good use... of a lightsaber."
-"Ah, Agent Kallus. You did well to call."
The hologram of the Inquisitor stood tall, impressive. His image only could frighten even the bravest soldier, but Kallus keep his stoic stance.
-"And, if I may add." Continued the Agent, catching again the Inquisitor's attention. "There was also a boy... with great skills. He was rescued by the Rebel's Leader... although, he claimed to work alone."
-"Interesting. We'll see about that..."
The Inquisitor's smile made Kallus shiver for the first time since the beginning of this conversation...
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The tall Pau'an walked toward Ezra, his presence alone casting a shadow more frightening than a night in the dark alleys.
-"I believe you and I have something in common, young man."
Instinctively, the boy stepped back and retorted defiantly. -"I believed you must have confounded me with another, mister."
-"There's little chance that I made a mistake. Or, would you deny your deeds from earlier?"
He was referring to Ezra's leaping above the roofs. They were easy to spot and there was a few that no normal human could have done. And Ezra was well aware of that. Even younger, he knew he had something others didn't have. Maybe it was this Force thing Kanan had tried to talk to him about... But, it was a little late to regret not asking more. And, a little late to realize he should have hide it more...
Swallowing, the boy finally reached a junction. He turned on his heels and rushed in another tiny alley! Feeling a freezing breeze surrounding him, he got grabbed by an invisible hand and was strongly shoved back in another street. He hit hard the wall, landing soundly on the ground of a dead end.
-"Stop fleeing. It is useless against me."
There was no escape around him. No hole to hide, no pipe to climb, and he knew it. Ezra knew there was no way out beside the corridor from where he flew and the tall grey man was now walking in it. Cornered, there was no mean to stay subtle anymore. He took the lightsaber's hilt in hands and ignited it.
-"I don't know what you're after, but let me out of this or you'll regret it." Said Ezra, the blue blade light emphasizing the angry look on his facial feature.
-"Ah, those are fine eyes. Yes, show me more anger. Prove me I was right." Taunted the Inquisitor, igniting his own red lightsaber. "Prove me you belong in the Empire's rank."
Ezra's face changed with disgust. "Tch, I'll never serve the Empire! Better shove your recruitment form deeply where I think!"
The Inquisitor frowned. -"We'll have to work on your attitude. Maybe I should start your first lesson now!"
He rushed to strike down, his red blade weakly blocked by the blue one. Rotating his hand, he disarmed the boy in an instant, throwing the Jedi's lightsaber behind him.
He aimed at the boy's throat, menacing. -"Maybe it is time you apologize."
Only a few times in his short life, Ezra was speechless, and this was one of those times. Frightened, he closed his eyes and turned his head to the side.
-"I'll get your apology later." Continued the Inquisitor, accepting the defeat of the boy. "For now, I'll take you into custody. You'll follow me quietly to my ship and you'll answer my questions about your rebel friends."
-"Just, leave me alone." Ezra manages to mutter. "I decided to stay out of this stupid war."
-"Was it why you claimed to work alone?" Asked the Pau'an, closing the distance between the tip of his blade and Ezra's skin, forcing him to back off even more in the solid wall. "You should know that no one can stay neutral in a war. One of the sides always ends up claiming the promising candidates. And it often tends to be the strongest side."
-"Not if I can help it."
The sound of a lightsaber igniting was heard from behind the Grand Inquisitor. Turning his head, he saw a man wielding the blue blade.
Ezra gasped at the sight of Kanan. -"Why are you here!? You should have stayed out of this!" His tone sounded angry. Why should this man always make him doubt his resolves? Always make him think someone could take care of him and not let him live alone anymore...
-"Not a chance. You're coming back with us." Stated firmly Kanan.
-"Are you, perhaps, the Rebel's leader? I see you really care for the boy." Said calmly the Pau'an. "Maybe you should think again before attacking. He could get hurt." The red blade cuts lightly in Ezra's throat, making him grunt from the sudden pain.
Kanan hesitated, firming his grip on the blade. Two tiny balls fell at the Inquisitor's feet, releasing a dense smoke!
-"Quick, grab the kid!" Shouted a girl's voice from the roof.
Kanan braced himself to rush in the cloud and stop, like paralyzed, by the sudden cry of Ezra! It took less than half a minute for the smoke to dissipate - although it felt like hours for the Jedi - and to let him see the Inquisitor holding his blade inside of the boy's shoulder, keeping him stabbed to wall!
-"Did you really thought it would be that easy to unbalance me?" Questionned the Inquisitor, removing his lightsaber to let Ezra slide on the floor, clutching his painful shoulder.
It wasn't life threatening and there was no blood dripping, the wound having already cauterized by the light's heat, but it didn't stop the boy to shiver from the shock.
Without letting him the time to breath, the Inquisitor grabbed Ezra and kept the tiny boy in front of him, like a human shield. -"I might not seem like it, but I am not greedy. If you try to catch too many rabbits at the same time, they'll all escape the bag." He raised again his blade under Ezra's chin. "Let me pass and the boy will live. If you try to stop me, he'll die and I'll have to catch you in his place."
Kanan didn't hesitate this time. He shut his lightsaber and moved to let the way open to the Inquisitor. When they passed beside him, he told Ezra; -"Don't worry. We'll find a way to get you back."
-"Don't bother. What can you do against an Empire?" The words slipped between Ezra's lips. He knew it would hurt him, but they still left him.
Kanan watched them disappear behind an alley's corner, clenching his fists...
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Ezra ended in a torture room, tied to a vertical table. Although, he was so small for the device that, even lowered to their maximum, the restrains were holding his shoulders and forearm instead of his chest and wrists.
Electric shocks passed into his body, making him twitch uncontrollably. Grinding his teeth, he refrained his cry as much as he could. He didn't intend on satisfying the sadistic pleasure of the Inquisitor and kept his voice contained in his throat.
The tall Pau'an turned a button, increasing the voltage. The sudden rise finally made Ezra yell loudly. The intensity was kept for a few more seconds, running trough his being. His head, throbbing so much, gave him the impression it was going to explode.
Pressing the same button, ending the lightning flux, the Inquisitor spoke calmly. -"I hope this will make you understand that I did not appreciate your repartee, back in the alley."
Ezra, panting, bite his own lip to keep another good reply to himself. He wasn't dumb enough to ask for more shocks... even if bad mouthing his torturer was tempting.
-"Now," continued the Inquisitor. "Ready to serve your Empire?"
-"Never!" Hissed the boy, daring his look in the yellow eyes.
The man frowned. -"Understand that if you refuse to pledge allegiance to the Empire, then you will die."
-"I prefer Death." Retorted Ezra, clenching his fists.
Smirking evilly, the Inquisitor grabbed the boy's jaw. -"Now, I am curious. What could make you despise your Empire this much?" He moved his other hand in front of Ezra's eyes, attempting to pierce his thoughts.
Resisting as much as he could, he sadly didn't offer much challenge to the Grand Inquisitor. Eventually, he was forced to revive the assault on his house. The Stormtroopers invading the little home, tearing apart everything inside. His mother hiding him in a closet while his father tried to convince the soldiers they must have made a mistake, stopping them from entering the room before his wife had covered the hidding with a blanket. He couldn't see the rest, but he heard the men arrest his parents and drag them out of the house...
Ezra strongly wished to never see this event again. He had try to push it so far in the back of his mind. Tried to forget it as much as he could... He didn't want to watch them now, didn't want the Inquisitor to watch them, didn't want to be here right now. If only he could be somewhere else... Anywhere!
Suddenly, another strong shock passed into his body! Did the Inquisitor activate again the machine? When the shock stopped, he opened his eyes to glare inside the yellow iris. He saw them opening too, looking at him with pain.
The Grand Inquisitor opened his heavy eyes lids. Why did his head... no, his entire body hurted that much! Staring directly in front of him, he saw a tall blue eyed Pau'an looking at him incredulously. Backing off with surprise, he didn't go far... strapped to the table!
They had switch bodies!
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Oohhhh! Who saw that coming?
Don't worry, this is all part of a greater plot. You'll see eventually ;)
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