If It Ended Differently

Chapter 5

Ezra was in the middle of a nice, calm and comfortable sleep when all of a sudden, he was awoken to a loud band; his instincts took over, telling him to investigate what was going on. After putting his boots back on, the teen left his new room and made his way quickly down the hallways until he saw Anakin, Yoda, Kenobi and Qui-Gon Jinn fight a dark hooded figure whilst the remaining Council, Kanan, Hera, a colorful girl and purple Lasat were guiding all of the younglings, Jedi's and other people out of the temple. 'What in the force have I missed?! How long have I been asleep?!' Ezra frantically wondered before seeing who was under the dark hood...it was him!! The dark force user - a Sith or Inquisitor!! It was the one that had attacked him all those years ago!! Leaving him scarred physically and mentally. 

The kid wanted to help, knowing the Sith was capable of so he hurried to grab a near by blaster and began to fire straight at him. To Ezra's dismay, the Sith sensed the attack and blocked each and every one of the blasts easily before realizing who was at the other end of the gun; he couldn't hold back a smirk "at last!! I have you now boy!!" he exclaimed with a dark and cold voice that made everyone shiver. The Sith raised his hand towards the fifteen year old, cupping it a little as he forced chocked the boy in mid air until he finished struggling and gasping out for air. Ezra was unconscious!! All eyes widened with worry and horror; they needed to get Ezra away from the Sith known a Darth Maul!! Now!! 

Kanan quickly joined Anakin, Kenobi, Yoda and Jinn as they once again began to fight Maul; none of them had seen the Jedi Knight ever fight the way he did. It was more than clear that he wasn't going to give up and they all knew why; Ezra. Kanan was fighting to get Ezra back and make sure he was safe. He was going to keep his promise one way or another, that was for sure!! All of the Jedi Masters took note of this as all of this was what a Master would do for their Padawan. The temple was now evacuated, the only people left were those fighting in the battle against the Sith...and an unconscious teenager. 

"Why do you want the boy?!" Anakin asked as he blocked yet another attack "you can all sense it!! He is strong and powerful!!" Maul exclaimed with a smirk "he is just the kind of apprentice I've been looking for!!". All eyes widened for a moment before Kanan ran forward "we won't let you take or harm him!!" and somehow, he was able to slice off Maul's arm!! The Sith began to retreat but made sure to yell "I always get what I want in the end!! Once way or another!!" and with that, he returned to his shuttle and flew away and entered hyper space before he could be followed. Kanan was by the fifteen year old's side within seconds, gently shaking him by his shoulders "come on Ezra...wake up...please" he begged; by some miracle, Ezra began to stir before his eyes fluttered open. 

"What...what happened??" the boy asked as he slowly sat up "I...I feel like I was...was choked by Jabba the Hutt" they all chuckled after sighing of relief; Anakin explained everything to the teen after they had taken him to the med bay to be checked over - he was shocked and shaken up by the information. The temple returned to it's normal self as everyone filed in. Both Kanan and Hera had to calm the kid down once he spotted the medical droid; they asked why he didn't want the droid near him....he thought it was an interrogation droid!? What else didn't they know about this teen?! Of course, the man asked about this and earned the explanation of "I've been interrogated by those things quite a few times....they're horrible" he shivered at the memories. "Oh my god!! Ezra...how many times?!" Hera asked with wide eyes "em....I think...seventeen times" was all Ezra said. 

The woman instantly pulled the boy into a tight hug, tears in her eyes "I'm so sorry you have to go those all of that Ezra" Kanan sighed as he sat next to the two "why?? It wasn't your fault" Ezra stated "besides, if it hadn't happened, I would have never learnt how to survive....it's the past which can't be changed". They were all taken back by that statement, once again showing the two adults just how wise the kid was. The three were soon asked to go to the Jedi Council; they entered the room and stood in front of the Jedi's "you asked for us Masters??" they all nodded "yes, we have had much discussion and have decided who Ezra's Master should be" Master Plo explained, getting the teens full attention.

"We all think and agree that you, Kanan Jarrus, should be Ezra's Jedi Master" Master Mundi smiled. This startled and shocked Kanan as he shared a glance with Ezra; Master Yoda spoke "be Ezra's Master, you should" he stated "your decision, it is" the Jedi Knight was in deep thought as Master Jinn spoke up "due to the clear fact that Ezra's connection to the force is stronger then any normal youngling, we will all help train him as well" he explained "Anakin, Kenobi and I will help with lightsaber training, Yoda and Windu will help with meditated, and Mundi and Deba will help with learning about the force and the history of the Jedi". 

Kanan was still silent, as was the boy "it is both of your choice but each of you have shown us good reasons to why you should be Master and Padawan" Master Windu said, followed by everyone in the room speaking of an example "you helped Ezra take down his mental shield", "you used all of your strength and energy in the force to save Ezra when he fell off of his tower", "you protected him against Darth Maul and fought like none of use have ever seen after knowing Ezra was in danger" and "we can all sense the bond already forming between the both of you". Ezra was facing the floor as he himself was deep in thought "quiet, you are young Ezra" Yoda mentioned "something on your mind, there is" all attention was drawn the the boy "no, I'm fine Master, just....wondering" he explained "....wondering what Kanan is thinking on this whole situation" his voice held a hint of worry but a tad of hope. 

That little bit of hope was enough for Kanan to make his decision. He placed a hand on the teens shoulder as he looked towards him "do you want me to be your Jedi Master??" Kanan asked earning a slow and hesitant nod "...yes" all of a the Council smiled, as well as Hera "...okay then". Kanan faced the high Jedi, his hand not moving from the fifteen year old shoulder "I take Ezra Bridger to be my Padawan" he declared with a smile; the man glanced down at Ezra who held the biggest smile anyone had ever seen - it warmed everyone's hearts. "This it is done" Master Kenobi smiled "Kanan Jarrus, you are her by Ezra Bridger's Jedi Master" he announced "we with you good luck and may the force be with you both, always".