Okay so to clarify as far as when the last few chapters took place. The obvious being that 11 and 12 take place at the same time. And because I had it in my head that it was night during chapters 10-12, 13 and 14 are the following morning. This chapter takes place during chapter 15, to keep up with the two day skip between 14 and 15, which is why it seems like it takes time to get from Lothal to Mustafar.
With that out of the way, I'm making a few shout outs. One to Sakura245 (a guest who left a review on chapter 9 recently), yes, I did feel a bit of joy tearing apart a favored character (Ezra). I'll admit I am a little partial to angst fanfics on here ^^; The other being that there are only a few more chapter left in the story. I'm saying this now rather than in the next chapter because I did want to let you now Rebel Spectre 6 that there won't be any more SHocking punishment (I know you left a comment mentioning about it on 14 XD).
It had been a day since Sabine and Ketsu had communicated, and Sabine and Kanan were finally meeting Ketsu at the rendezvous point. Guiding the Phantom, they landed just outside of Capital City and only about a mile out from Ezra's tower. They hiked to Ezra's former home and found Ketsu waiting for them outside.
She greeted them, studying Kanan, who she had not had the chance to see since before he was blinded. Kanan opened the door and Ketsu invited them inside of the tall shelter. After getting themselves situated, Ketsu brought out a holomap, and displayed Mustafar for reference.
"As you can see most of the planet is either barren or occupied by the Empire." Ketsu stated, pointing out the areas she was referring to. "The Empire likes to skim these major wastelands every now and then," she pointed out the area before moving to another, "and this is the area where they like to perform executions for who they consider to be the most treacherous of villains. There's really only one place the Empire doesn't like to go, mostly because they don't see a reason to." Ketsu pointed out said area and enlarged the image. "This is where the Black Sun set up base on the planet. It was the only place that was never really explored and no one really cared. Without anything to disturb them, they could do as they pleased, without any interference. That is where you'll find your comrade."
"This is perfect thank you." Sabine cheered. "Thank you Ketsu."
"No problem." Kestu replied with a smile, before turning off the holomap and handing it to Sabine. "Take this. You'll need it. All you need to do is punch in the coordinates and autopilot should take you there."
"Thank you."
"Of course. Just do me a favor. Give the kid a good whack for me."
Sabine smiled and let out a chuckle.
"I will."
Kestu was the first to depart from the tower, Kanan and Sabine followed close behind. Once on the Phantom, knowing that Kestu was out of range, Kanan reached his hand out in Sabine's direction.
"Give it to me." Kanan ordered.
"I don't think so." Sabine replied. "I'm not dumb Kanan. I know what you're going to do. When we get back to the Ghost, you're going to dump me off, have Hera put in the coordinates, and go get Ezra on your own. Well let me tell you something Kanan, I'm not going to let that happen."
"Sabine, I have to do this alone. It's my fault he's stuck there and I'm the only one who can save him."
"Not on my watch. Ketsu gave me the map. If you want it. I am coming with you."
The two were at a standstill, as Kanan ran a hand through his beard, his expression slightly annoyed.
"Why are you Mandalorians so stubborn?"
Sabine let out a smile, knowing Kanan had admitted defeat.
"It is in our nature."
They had driven the Phantom through what would be considered the night, until they reached the red planet. Sabine helped guide the small ship to the correct side of the planet as they made their descent.
Once a landing dock and a familiar Tie Fighter were in sight, the two landed the Phantom. Once parked, Kanan got up and placed a hand in front of Sabine, preventing her from getting up.
"Stay here." Kanan ordered. "I'll handle this."
"But…" Sabine began.
"No ifs, ands, or buts about it. I let you tag along. Besides, I need you here to keep an eye on the Phantom. We'll be able to get out of here quicker if you're here monitoring the controls."
Sabine let out a grunt of defeat.
"Fine. Just be careful, got it?"
Kanan nodded, before exiting the Phantom. He welcomed the heat that Mustafar had to offer. To Kanan's surprise, he could sense that Maul had come out to greet him.
"Why hello Master Jedi." Maul greeted. "Long time no see. How are you?"
Cut the small talk Maul. Hand over Ezra."
"Oh, I'll let you have him. Ezra!"
As if on cue, Ezra walked out from behind the Zabrak and in walked between the two Force users.
"Kill him." Maul ordered.
"Yes master." Ezra replied lighting his duel bladed lightsaber.
Yes, Ezra just called Maul master in front of Kanan. On a side note do you know how many times I almost put down Malachor instead of Mustafar over the course of this story? Quite a few to be honest, but I usually catch myself. The next chapter will be a bit tense.