The Jedi from Earth

Balance is Key

Nikki sat on some crates as she watched Rex teaching Ezra how to shoot. She found it entertaining to see her godson struggling with something so small, yet so big. She hopped off the crate and walked over to him, 

"Ez, it's all about focus. Don't let your frustrations cloud your mind."

Ezra sighed as he let the blaster fall to his side, 

"Easier said then done, Aunt Nikki...there is just so much going on right now...it's so hard,"

Rex patted his shoulder, 

"Focus and prioritize. As a soldier, you must learn-"

"Ezra!"

The three turned to see Kanan walking toward them, 

"You are supposed to be meditating with me, I have been looking for you,"

Ezra sighed, 

"I know I know, but I have target practice with Rex right now,"

"I told you-"

Nikki put her hand up and everyone looked at her, 

"Rex and Kanan, Ezra can not be in two places at a time. Work out a schedule. I will not allow you two to keep going like this with my godson."

Rex shook his head, 

"Victory, as a soldier, Ezra must learn to manage his time and responsibilities."

Kanan crossed his arms, 

"But Ezra's a Jedi, not a soldier. Our training is different."

Nikki rolled her eyes and Ezra threw down his gun and lightsaber, 

"Maybe I don't want to be either. It's just...too much."

Nikki's eyes widened in shock as Kanan and Rex shared a look. Then Sabine walked in, 

"Hey, we've got orders to return to the ship. Commander Sato needs us."

Nikki immediately grabbed Ezra's hand and pulled him up with her. They walked away while Sabine stayed with Rex and Kanan, 

"What did I miss?"

Kanan glared at Rex, 

"Rex is pressuring Ezra to become a soldier-"

"I am not. Ezra should get experience in everything, that's how one becomes well-rounded,"

Nikki sighed as she looked at Ezra, 

"Ezra, I know it's tough juggling all these roles, but remember why you're doing this. I went through the same thing you are when I became a padawan-"

"Really?"

Nikki nodded with a small smile, 

"Yeah. When I first came here, I trained as a regular soldier, as a clone. Rex and Cody were my teachers. Then, we learned I was force-sensitive and I got my first lightsaber. I started training with Master Kenobi, and I still had some lessons with Rex and mostly Cody, though, because he was my co-commander...but honestly, he was the commander. I was just going along for the ride until I understood more. The point is. Do not let the two get to you. They are going to take some time to get used to each other,"

Ezra sighed, 

"I just miss the days when things were simpler. Sometimes, I feel like I'm being pulled in too many directions."

Nikki ruffled his hair, 

"It is those days that build your foundations. Now, it is time to pave your path,"