Hey guys! Wow, sorry for making you wait so long! I know I left you on a cliffy last time, but this one will be worth it! Unless I leave you on another cliff hanger. ;) I guess you'll just have to find out. But anyways, I hope you enjoy the chapter everyone!
Q/A's:
What happened to the wookies?
Okay, so just imagine that things would have turned out like in spark of the Rebellion. They get there, Kallus is there, Kanan reveals his identity, Ezra saves the baby wookie, and in the end Sabine joins the crew. It's just it was so similar to the actually episode I didn't think it necessary to elaborate further. I hope you guys are cool with that. :D
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Ezraismybae- Don't fret! You'll find out why in this chapter. *Remembers what's wrong with him* Actually yes, it is completely appropriate to freak out. XD
Alex Jarrus- Last chapter I said it would be the last arch for this story. So that means once everything gets sorted with this kind of mini-story, then this story is officially completed. I hope that makes sense. And thank you for such a kind message Alex! I really appreciate your warm words. :D
Guest- It wouldn't have been much different from Spark of the Rebellion, so I just decided to skip it.
Guest- Refer to the Q/A's section.
Jessie KI- Aw, thank you! I'm glad you were still interested after all that time. Hopefully I still have your attention after this chapter though! ;D
DevilSPR- Yeah, he's definitely not in the best condition ever.
Azulablue92- I actually have an official date now! :D The 29thof February is when we plan to head off. (So soon right? It's crazy! :O)
EmilyBridger- Of course! I still enjoy writing this trilogy! I just don't always have the time. :) Hopefully you've seen the movie by now though. Did you enjoy it?
Taylor Fireheart- Very, very, VERY dangerous bugs!
TheSilentFury- Like the movies? That's okay. I used to play star wars games LONG before I watched the movies. In fact, it was those old games that actually got me into star wars in the first place. :D
Louisemcmullan- Aw, thank you! It's so nice to hear that people still like this story! For a moment there it was kind of shaky, but I'm glad it's finally got some momentum again. :D
Rebekahtape- Star wars isn't too boyish. It panders to all ages and all genders! :D But I get you. When I first got into star wars, my family thought it was kind of weird. I'm pretty sure they assumed it'd just be a phase but, here I am, full on obsessed. XD
Midnight Luna- Of course dude. If it's a good idea, I always add it in. Guest or not. Just because you're a guest doesn't mean you should have any less power than someone with an account. :D
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ElsaSkywalker- Yes, it is quite sad, but they'll come together again, even stronger than before. ;D And yes! I absolutely loved the force awakens! And when BB8 did that little lighter as a thumbs up! It was so cute! :D
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Guest- Yes! The father son bond is definitely the high point of this trilogy! ;D
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Kanan's POV
I rushed down the hall of the Ghost when I heard Hera's distressed calls. Twisting around the corner, I saw the Twi'lek cradling Ezra in her lap as he lay unconscious, mucus rising in his mouth and spilling past his lips. My eyes widened. "What happened?!" I demanded, bending down beside them and pulling the boy into my arms. His torso, the floor, Hera's boots and now my hands and clothing were smothered in the boy's vomit as it flowed uncontrollably. But I didn't even notice.
"I don't know! He walked down the hall and started spewing, before fainting," Hera explained, trying to conceal her concern.
I quickly flipped Ezra's body around and lay him over my knee so the repulsive substance couldn't make its way into Ezra's lungs, possibly suffocating the teen. I could feel the worry creeping into my soul again, contained only by my protective nature of the boy and strict leadership.
Sabine, Zeb and Chopper had barrelled into the hall to see what the commotion was about, before seeing Ezra's limp body and going pale. Sabine and Zeb stared at us in horror, while the droid whirled his head around with a mixture of emotions. But before any of them could say a word, I ordered "Zeb, get a towel. Sabine and Chop, prep the medbay. Now!"
The three didn't question my commands, quickly running off to do as they were told. I returned my attention back to Ezra, the vomiting finally ceasing and leaving a puddle of his insides on the floor. I winced as I turned him over again, staring down at him with wide eyes. "Ezra! Ezra!" I called, shaking his shoulders gently. But there was no response.
I hastily pressed my fingers against his wrist, searching for his pulse. Don't do this to me Ezra! C'mon! Don't do this!
…Thump…
…Thump…
…Thump…
I sighed in relief, releasing a tense breath I hadn't realised I was holding. "He's alive," I said, Hera obviously relieved by the information too. I cradled the boy's head in my lap, wiping his mouth with the edge of my sleeve. The boy released a small moan, his skin pale and breathing shallow. I watched him expectantly to see if he'd wake, but several moments passed with no other responses.
Zeb turned the corner, two towels in his arms just as Chopper zoomed from the medbay. "Ready," the droid chirped sternly.
I nodded, slipping my arms under Ezra's limp body and picking him up bridal style. "Zeb, clean that up and then get Ezra some fresh clothes," I said while walking past him and towards the medbay.
The Lasat didn't argue, quickly getting to work as I carried my limp padawan into the medbay. Hera and Chopper followed close at my heels, equally concerned for our youngest member. Sabine had laid out the sheets and warmed up the machines by the time we got there. None of us said a word as I gently lay the teen out on the medical bed, making sure he was as comfortable as possible as he lay unconscious. Sabine and Hera took the lead from then on, hooking Ezra up to different machines and making different tests. Zeb came back in after a few minutes and handed the two a spare set of fresh clothing for Ezra. "Thank you Zeb. You three should wait outside while Sabine and I sort this out," Hera suggested, waving us away dismissively.
"What? No way!" I protested.
"Kanan, relax. He's in good hands," she assured gently. "Let us figure out what's wrong with him first before anything else. If it's contagious, we don't want it effecting everyone else too."
I opened my mouth, but abruptly closed it again. As much as I didn't want to admit it, she was right. I wanted Ezra to be okay, but I also didn't want anyone else to become as sick as he was now. So, I nodded begrudgingly and headed for the door, gesturing for Zeb and Chopper to follow. The droid and Lasat went to the common room, deciding to burn off time with a game of holochess, while I on the other hand went to meditate in my room. I tried several times to reach out to Ezra, but with little success. If our bond had been clouded before, it was definitely wavering now. Images of Ezra's limp body on the floor flashed across my vision, the bile of his stomach seeping its way into the boy's lungs.
I tried to push the thoughts away, focusing only on Ezra's faint signature. I knew that the upcoming minutes would feel like hours to me. Waiting was always the hardest part…
Sabine's POV
The heart monitor played a steady beat, being the only source of comfort for Hera and me as we worked. Ezra lay completely limp on the medical bed, his chest rising and falling weakly with each wheeze of his breath. Hera was scanning through different results on the tests as I walked over to the side of the bed, inspecting Ezra's body with a focused eye.
He was as white as a ghost, his skin clammy and sparkling from his sweat. And Hera had dressed him out of his vomit stained outfit and replaced it with some fresh clothing that Zeb had brought in. Looking at him in this state made my gut churn. Never had I seen the usually arrogant, energetic teen so… lifeless.
Gently, I grasped his cold hand and tried to rub some warmth into his palm. I knew it wouldn't help much, but it made me feel better. "Don't worry Ezra. We're gonna fix you," I whispered.
Ezra exhaled, a horrible, wheezing sound along with it. I sighed softly, when something suddenly perked my attention. Now that he was out of his other outfit, I had a clear view of his neck, which was red and swollen. Small red dots were all over the lumpy skin, looking rather irritable and itchy. Bending down, I tilted Ezra's chin up to get a better view of his throat, treading two fingers gently over the inflamed skin.
Ezra grunted when I touched it, but he made no movements or other reactions besides that. I frowned. "Hera. Check this out."
The Twi'lek walked up to beside me, following my gaze and gasping in horror at the sight. "What's this?" she questioned, stooping down and expecting it carefully. "They look like… bug bites."
I stepped back in deep thought, tapping a finger against my chin inquisitively. "I'm not sure. I'll need to run some tests," I replied.
She sighed, saying "Do whatever you can. I'll see if some anti-inflammatory lotion will help."
I nodded, quickly collecting a sampling kit and bending down beside the boy. "Sorry Ezra," I whispered, scraping away some the red skin. The bites began to ooze slightly, and I winced just at the sight. Immediately, I swiped up some samples and waited carefully for the puss to stop flowing. Once the rash receded slightly, I sighed and grasped his cold hand.
"Don't worry Kid," I murmured. "We'll find the cure for whatever's wrong with you. I promise."
…
Kanan's POV
I paced back and forth anxiously, my mind focused only on Ezra as he remained in the medbay with Hera. Two hours, it had been. And each minute was so agonisingly slow I was convinced the clock was frozen whenever I glanced at it.
But finally, the medbay door slid open and Hera peered around the corner. I quickly bolted to her side, asking impatiently "How is he?"
Her expression didn't seem comforting. "Unconscious still," she replied. "Is Sabine still running tests?"
I nodded drearily, before asking with a silent plea "Can I see him?"
Hera hesitated for the slightest moment, before shooting me a soft smile and nodding. I wasted no time, hurrying into the medbay and at the boy's side in the blink of an eye. Leaning over him, I was sickened by his poor condition. His body had been wrapped up in a white, cotton blanket, only his head and one of his arms out of the cover. His skin with unusually white and glistened from his sweat, his eyelids lined with crust. His breathing was weak and shallow and a horrible wheezing sound followed with each exhale.
I sighed, grasping Ezra's cold hand in mine. "How could I have not realised," I muttered in frustration.
Hera came up beside me, gently resting her hand on my shoulder. "There's no way you could have known," she tried to assure. "It's not your fault."
I inhaled sharply, replying "But it's my job. He was acting weird when we got back but… I just dismissed it as nothing. I knew I should have check up on him…"
Suddenly, Sabine came barrelling down the hall and into the room. Hera and I turned and stared at the girl with wide eyes, while she stared back at us with distraught amber orbs. "What is it Sabine?" Hera asked with concern.
"I-I… I was doing the research, and the tests…" she stuttered, her voice hitching and uneven.
"Sabine, what's wrong?" Hera pried, taking a step closer towards the girl.
Sabine stiffened, shifting her gaze to me as tears welled in her eyes. "I'm so sorry Kanan," she rasped, holding back a sob.
My eyes widened. "What's wrong with him?" I demanded, tone both firm and desperate at the same time. "What's wrong with him Sabine?!"
Tears began slipping down her cheeks. "It's a p-poison…" she murmured, expression devastated. "And Ezra… h-he's…" She didn't finish her sentence, instead beginning to weep uncontrollably. Hera stepped over and wrapped the girl in her warm embrace, gently stroking her head and rubbing her back in soothing motions. Sabine glanced up at me with wide, amber eyes.
"I'm so sorry," she whispered, voice strained and faint. "He's going to die in 48 hours…"
I know, another cliffhanger! And, I'm going to try to do weekly updates between O' Family of Ours and the Lost Chapters from here on out. I may not be able to, but I'll really try.
But anyways, I hope you guys enjoyed that chapter! Do you think Ezra will survive? What are the crew going to do now? Will I ever relieve you of these cliffhangers?! *Snickers* If I'm in a good mood. ;)
But tell me what you thought about the chapter, I'd love to read your reviews! And until then, may the force be with you, always!
-Superherotiger
