Sabine: A New Mission

Sixteen: Family Reunion And Forgiveness

"The Ghost is on the planet!" Ursa called from the house. Tristan and Alrich were out exploring Lothal with Ahsoka, while they and Sabine insisted that Ursa stay and heal; for her wound wasn't properly healed. 

Ezra had stayed out of that conversation.

Sabine and Ezra had planed that he would remain behind Sabine with a cloak; and the hood over his head. Sabine would talk for a minute, and then when she gave the signal, he would come out and surprise them. 

Sabine would leave after Ezra got his reunion, for they were sure that Hera would follow. 

Sabine also made Ursa promise that she wouldn't interfere if an argument approached between Sabine and Hera. Hera was a mother, Sabine had explained, and we aren't going to make an orphan because of feelings. Ursa agreed, a little reluctant at first. But when she heard Hera was a mother, she snapped up, promising that she would kill Hera. Sabine had thanked the Force. So did Ezra, not to mention.

As the Ghost landed, Sabine stared coldly at the ship she had called home for years. The door opened, and Zeb ran out with Kallus; along with a green blur. 

"Aunt 'Bean! Mama said you wouldn't want to see me! But I told her it wasn't true! I'm right, right?" A hybrid boy asked.

Sabine picked him up, her cold gaze melting only for this young child.

"I'm not mad at you, Jacey."

"Then why did Mom say that?" He asked. 

It broke Sabine's heart, so she gave him the softer version.

"Jacey......sometimes.....sometimes your mom and I don't agree on the same things. But....we'll work it out....."

Sabine sounded like she was trying to convince herself, not the four year old. 

"Sabine," Zeb said, his voice sounding nervous.

Sabine put Jacen down, and looked coldly at the lasat.

"Zeb. I see you're well," she greeted coldly. "Where's Hera?"

"She's coming out in a sec. Sabine, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to—"

"It doesn't matter if you meant it. What matters is that you tried to," Sabine snapped.

"Um, Aunt 'Bean, who is—" Jacen tried to asked, but he was interrupted by his mother coming out with Chopper.

"Sabine! SabineI'msosorryInevermeanttohurtyoupleaseforgiveme!" Hera said, so fast that Ezra wondered if she was alight.

Sabine's gaze didn't soften. Ezra could feel pain and sorrow coming from her, but she didn't show it. 

"I have won," she said, anger and strength coming from her voice.

"I have won, because I hoped, believed, and suffered to win." 

And with that, she made the sign. 

Ezra stepped forward and threw his hood off.

"Hello Hera! Zeb! Chopper!" He exclaimed, wanting to lighten the mood. 

They stared at him in astonishment, the silence only being broken by Jacen's question, "Who is this?" But soon, he realized that this was a big moment, so he stayed silent. 

But then a cry of shock and delight escaped from Hera, and she stepped closer.

"I-i-is that really you?" She gasped.

"Wow, Sabine asked that same question. And I'm going to reply the same way I replied to her. Yes!" Then he opened his arms, wanting a reunion.    

Zeb didn't hesitate. He ran right up and picked Ezra right off the ground! Hera could only stare. After a little while, she said, "I thought you were dead."

"I know. Sabine told me everything," he replied gently. 

Hera blushed. "I-I-I—" She started, but Ezra put a hand up to stop her.

"It's okay. I forgive," he said. Then he hugged her. 

"I missed you," he whispered.

Sabine decided it was time for her to leave.

"I' ll be inside, Ezra," she said, shooting daggers and Hera (who looked down) she left.

Hera hesitated, looking at Ezra. But he waved his hand, inviting her to talk to her.

Mustering up her courage, she walked in. Sabine was starting to cook something, and was talking with her mother.

Ursa looked up when she walked in, and told Sabine something in Mandalorian. Sabine nodded, and Ursa left the room, giving Hera a quick stare before doing so. 

Hera was the first to speak.

"Why didn't you tell me Ezra was back?"

"You claimed he was dead."

"I was scared. I didn't want to lose another Crew member; or family member."

"But you ended up losing on in the process."

"Sabine, can we please try to work it out?"

Sabine paused.

"Please, Sabine! Please forgive me," Hera choked.

"If...........If I do forgive you, it'll take time. For me, when someone does something that really hurts me, it takes time."

"I understand now."

"I knew you would eventually" Hera and Sabine both had a small smile, but Sabine didn't show her's.

"Sabine, I know it will take you a long time to forgive me, but can we try to get along for Ezra?"

"For Ezra and Jacen."

"For Ezra and Jacen."

This time, Sabine showed her smile. She would never be able to forgive Hera completely, but they had agreed to try to get along.

And that was a start.


Okay, that took me longer to write then I thought it would. May the Force be with you!