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Q/A's and Reactions:
ElsaSkywalker- Yeah, I think it will be good for Chopper to have a nicer attitude and for Ezra and him to get along better! :D
Louisemcmullan- You'll probably see an example of that at some point! :D Nobody messes with Ezra in this story, otherwise you'll have Kanan, Hera and Chopper out for you!
A M3mb3r123- Yeah. Chopper was made to help Ezra get over his fear of droids after you know… the Empire tortured him and stuff with an interrogation droid.
Azulablue92- Lol, okay. I'm fine with that! :D
Rebels Rock- Glad you like the story! Enjoy the chapter!
MissChickCrazy- My friend, Sabine and Zeb will come in time. Be patient. You'll see how they join the crew at some point through the story. Don't worry! :D We do after all, have 5 whole years to cover.
Coral Iturbe- Glad you like the chapter (Translated:) Me alegro de que te guste el capítulo!
Two weeks later…
Kanan's POV
"So where do we find this source of yours?" I asked.
"Come on, you know me. I need a little something in return for this information," said Vizago slyly.
Hera rolled her eyes. "How much?"
"One hundred credits," he smiled.
"What?!" I exclaimed.
"Trust me. This source of mine will have all the information you need, and more." The smuggler grinned.
"75," I said.
"90," he shot back.
"85, no more," came a familiar voice. I jumped at first but then looked down at Ezra who was riding on top of Chopper. "Deal kid," Vizago said, shaking the boy's hand firmly.
"Ezra, I thought I told you to wait in the ship," I sighed, shaking my head.
The boy shrugged. "I was curious."
I ruffled his blue hair. He's been a lot more mentally stable since he got Chopper. He's no longer afraid of droids and his curious attitude has come back. Of course he still wanted me to sing him his lullaby but, I had no problems with that. At the moment, we were trading with Vizago for information about an Imperial shipment of prototype weapons. He said that he knew no information, but a friend of his did. That's what we were trading for, until Ezra decided to drop by.
"Fine, 85. Now where do we find this source of yours?" Hera said, handing Vizago some credits.
He looked at them and smiled. "You'll find him on Tatooine. I'll contact him and arrange a meeting point and time. Just give me a second." The trader took a datapad and started typing on it. My attention was drawn back to Ezra, who was having a pleasant conversation with Chopper.
"Next time kid, stay in the ship. Okay?" I asked, bending down so we were eye level.
The boy looked down. "Are you mad at me?"
I chuckled. "No. I remember I time when I used to be just as curious as you so, I understand what it's like."
He looked up, eyes sparkling. "Are we going on an adventure?"
I stood up. "Hera and I are going to do some things while you wait in the ship. Okay?"
He nodded and rode Chopper back into the Ghost. Hera turned around after talking with Vizago. "We've got the coordinates, let's go." We walked onto the ship and left Lothal, heading for the system they call 'Tatooine'. Hopefully everything would go according to plan… which wasn't very likely.
Ezra's POV
We had landed on the dusty planet of Tatooine and I was waiting in the ship with Chopper. "Stay here. We'll be back soon," Kanan had told me. They had left half an hour ago and I was playing hide n seek with Chopper. I was hiding in the vents when something strange happened. I heard a soothing, high pitched whistle coming from somewhere, urging me to follow it. It was the same kind of music I heard when I first met Kanan.I could trust it, right?
Clambering through the vents, I saw one that led to the outside of the ship. Kanan had been smart to lock the ramp, but he wasn't smart enough. Climbing out of the vent, I landed on the ground with a thud. Picking myself up, I followed the soothing tune. I walked through busy streets as the loud commotion was drowned out by the song. At some point it felt like I wasn't even controlling my legs, like they had a mind of their own. I relaxed and enjoyed the ride.
After about 10 minutes of walking through the markets, the music suddenly stopped and I snapped back into reality. Before I could start to panic, a new tune played in my ears. A mystical and wonderful tune. Once again I followed it. I was obviously getting close. The tune got increasingly louder as I walked towards a certain stall. It was selling exotic fruits and the man behind it looked very friendly. My eyes though, were drawn to the cloaked figure talking to the man. Walking cautiously towards him, the music got louder and more peaceful. Who is this guy?
I felt the sudden urge to talk to him. Tugging on his robe ever so slightly, he jumped a little and then realised I was there. "Well hello there child. Can I help you with anything?" he asked kindly. The stranger pulled back his hood, revealing an older man with a white-ish beard. I looked around as the music stopped and asked "Do you know where the music is coming from?"
"Music?" the man inquired.
"Yeah, the music. I was following it and when I talked to you, it stopped," I said, scratching the back of my head.
"Hmm. I'm not sure what you mean," he said, giving me a warm smile. He looked around and then asked "Where are your parents?"
I thought about it for a second. "I don't know where my parents are, but my guardians are off doing something. That's when I heard the music and I followed it here."
"Do they know you're here?" he asked, stroking his chin.
"No… oh no!" I gasped and looked around. Turning back to the man, I said "I can't remember which way back!" I started to panic. I didn't want to be all alone again.
Two firm hands landed on my shoulders as the old man said "Don't worry. I will help you child. We can go back to my home and I'll contact some people to find your guardians. How about that?"
I nodded. "Kanan's gonna kill me," I muttered to myself. With that I followed the kind old man back to his hover ride and we travelled away from the crowded city. "So, what's your name?" He asked.
"Ezra. You?" I replied, closing my eyes as the wind whipped through my hair.
After a moment of silence, he replied "Ben. Ben Kenobi."
Ooo! Cliffhanger! I swear I'm getting good at these XD Thanks to A M3mb3r123 for the suggestion! I don't have much else to say so… may the force be with you, always!
-Superherotiger
