"Sage." Hera said.
"Yeeeees?" I replied.
"We won't be able to bring you back to the Imperial Academy, but we can find something out. In the meanwhile, you'll be staying with us." pity was etched onto her voice.
"Look, I don't need you to pity me. The past is the past, and the present is now." I got up "I'm going to just walk around."
Just as goatee dude walked in, I left. But I didn't bother to stick close enough to hear the first part of their conversations.
"Why don't we just let her go?" Kanan asked in annoyance.
"Kanan, cut her the slack." Hera said, "She's been having it rough."
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A FEW DAYS LATER -- EMPIRE DAY
They gave me a bunk by myself. I spent more and more time there, until eventually I no longer left on my on will. They had to force me to eat, and force me to walk, and force me to do everything. I didn't leave because they didn't like me at all, so why should I go out to talk to them?
In my spare time, I'd do handstands, sleep, hang around, and practice wielding my light sabers. I'd lost track of time, not even knowing if it were night or day.
"Sage? We're going to go to Lothal for a mission. Would you like to come?" Hera asked through the door.
"Sure. I have nothing else to do." I replied. I made sure I had both my light sabers equipped.
"We'll be going out in 10 minutes." Hera said and left.
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I sat quietly in the back of Old Jho's Pit Stop, having to cloak myself to make sure any Imperials didn't recognize me, and sat a few seats away from the rebels, when Ezra and Kanan walked in. Suddenly, a HoloNet onscreen by Senator Trayvis appeared, telling Lothal to boycott all Empire Day celebrations. I saw an Imperial Pilot fighting with Jho.
"It's the law." Jho growled.
"We're done here." Said the pilot and left.
Jho and Kanan started talking about how the city was on lock down for a rogue Rhodian, which I have seen pictures of. They probably didn't find that Rhodian because the forces are focused on Empire Day, I thought, but when it's done, that Rhodian will be, too.
I had my own personal experience on Empire day. The day my adoptive parents betrayed me. But I can't let that get in the way.
"I just need to be alone, today's brought back some memories." Ezra said, walking out of the Pit stop. I smirked. Maybe we do have something in common.
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Empire Day celebrations took place, with hundreds of civilians being forced to watch. While most of the Imperials focused on the celebrations, only a small portion was looking for the yellow rhodian. Sabine, as always, had something colorful in store. The celebrations were bound to begin.
"Citizens! I am Minister Maketh Tua. Governor Price sends her regrets, but is invited to celebrate Emperor Palpatine himself!" Minister Tua gladly announced.
"Lothal is just as important to our Empire as any world in the Galaxy, and she wanted me to show you why. Citizens, I present you with the most latest vessel from Lothal's local shipyard -- the Star Fighter!"
The Minister continued to babble on as I saw the rebels put their plan in action. Kanan ran to near the Star Fighter, as Hera ran to get the ship ready at the rendezvous point, and Sabine and Zeb prepared the distractions.
