If It Ended Differently

Chapter 2

The morning soon came around and the three friends woke up around nine O clock; they were concerned however as their host was no where to be seen, that was when they heard some strange bangs coming from the roof. Once outside on the balcony, they saw Ezra training on the roof - he was street fighting. The four watched with amazement - it was clear he was self trained but was still incredible - when all of a sudden, the teen clutched his head, his bad arching as he was in a clear amount of pain "ahh!!". The kid began to step back too far and slipped over the edge!! "Ezra!!" the adults rushed to where he had gone over; they saw him falling through the air head first. He was close to the ground!! Not thinking twice, Kanan reached out through the force and used every bit of strength and energy he had to catch the boy; he couldn't let him die!! He just couldn't!! Thankfully, it worked and he made Ezra float up until he was back on the balcony; the man dropped him into his arms before rushing back into the tower, his three friends right behind him. 

The Jedi Knight placed the teen onto his 'bed' and knelt down in front of him, the other's either sitting or standing somewhere in the room to give the fifteen year old some space. They allowed Ezra some time for the sudden head pain to leave and for all of their heart rates to calm down - all four adults released a breathe of relief once Kanan had the kid in his arms. Ezra was no longer falling. He wasn't going to die. During this short time, Ezra continued to mumble to himself "cool it...nothing's wrong...stop" it confused the three Jedi and pilot but they left it....for now. Finally, the kid seemed to be back to his usual self, the pain now gone completely "you okay Ezra??" Hera asked, her worry still strong "yeah....I'm fine" he then turned to the man in front of him "thanks for the same". They watched as Ezra stood up and made his way over to his bag "Ezra...who were you talking to??" Kenobi hesitantly asked; the boy looked over at the man from over his shoulder "em...no one....just my....my instincts" he admitted "they were em...going a little crazy". He knew he sounded crazy but for some strange reason, all for of his guests seemed to understand...well the Jedi did at least. 

"I'm going into town to get some food and credits" Ezra explained "do you guys need anything??" he asked as they shook their heads; Anakin spoke up as he stood "can I tag along with you??" he asked. The question wasn't expected but the teen just shrugged "em...sure, just keep up and do as I say" was all he said; within the minute, the two slid down the ladder, hopped onto two speed bikes before racing off towards Capital City. Kanan, Hera and Kenobi stayed in the tower and spoke for a while about many things until Hera decided they were going to clean up the tower as a way to show Ezra that they were thankful; the two men groaned but soon rushed to do as told as the woman placed her hands on her hips and sent them the look. That look could make even a Sith do as told with no complaint. 

With Ezra and Anakin, they had reached Capital City and were sneaking through a dark alley way and running along the roof tops; the Jedi was curious to know and discover how the teenager had survived for so long. Four hours had passed by and so far, Ezra had saved over ten people from the Imperial gang members, helped four people doing normal little jobs like picking things up and carrying heavy boxes. And now they were entering a local bar that Ezra helped out at; Anakin was startled that a fifteen year old worked at a bar of course. The teen fixed some of the broken pumps and the game boards that sore losers took their anger out on; it earned Ezra twenty credits which didn't seem like much but could last him quite a few months. They were in the middle of making their way back to the speed bikes when a scene stopped them; a man and woman were getting kicked out of their home!! 

"Please!! We just need one more day and we'll have the money!!" the man pleaded as his heavily pregnant wife cried; their landlord shook his head "I already told you" he stated "you either pay the ten credits now or you're on the streets". Ezra knew what living on the streets was like and couldn't just stand there and do nothing...so he wouldn't. The teen approached the devastated couple and spoke up as he held out his hand full of his earned credits "here" the couple looked over at him "what?? No, we couldn't possibly-" the woman was cut off by Ezra "you guys need these more then me" he stated, insisting they take the credits; he even placed them in the mans hands "use the extra credits for food and baby stuff". After thanking the teen, the man hurried to give his landlord the ten credits before he took his wife back into their home; Ezra smiled before returning to the Jedi. Anakin had carefully watched what had just happened; he was amazed by the kind act 'Ezra has nothing yet when he does...he gives it to those in need'.