If It Ended Differently

Chapter 7

Once the teen was finished eating some delicious lunch, he found a bench outside in the courtyard with a book in hand; Kanan and Hera were walking around until they spotted two of their close friends. "Hey guys" they greeted with smiles "hey Kanan, hey Hera" Sabine and Zeb greeted happily. They sat down and began to catch up "so you, Kanan Jarrus, have began a Jedi Master!?" Zeb announced in amazement - word spread fast it appeared "hard to believe, I know" Kanan chuckled "I'll go get Ezra so you can meet him" and with that, he stood up and left to find his Padawan. It took a while as the man couldn't find the boy anywhere. 

The teen had moved from the courtyard; he finally reached the garden area and spotted the mission youngling under a cherry blossom tree; he was training with his street fighting and self defense. Kanan had to admit, he was impressed "nice moves kid" he compliment, catching Ezra's attention "thanks, what's up Kanan??" the man watched as the teenager wiped his sweat away with his forearm "there's some people that Hera and I want you to meet" he explained as they began to enter the temple again. Soon they were sitting down with Hera, the Lasat and the colorful armor girl "kid, this is Garazeb Orrelios, better known as Zeb, and Mrs rainbow over there is Sabine Wren, they're both apart of my crew" Hera introduced "guys, this is Ezra Bridger, Kanan's Padawan and our newest crew member" the three shook hands. "Nice to meet you kid" Sabine greeted; it was returned. 

They all spoke about themselves, their pasts and other things for a while until Anakin and Deba rushed to approach them "good evening everyone" both Master's greeted before turning to the fifteen year old "Ezra, the Council would like to have a word with you about Darth Maul" Anakin explained seriously. Having a bad feeling, Ezra jumped up and followed the two Masters, his friends quickly following behind with worry. They entered the room and were greeted by the Council - all of the Jedi seemed a certain amount worried; what had happened this time?? "a message sent to us, there has" Master Yoda stated, concerning the group "for young Ezra, it is" this confused the teen as he knew no one that would send him a message. Master Jinn played it as they listened closely.

"Hello Ezra Bridger. Yes, I know who you are although you may or may not remember me. I understand you won't trust me but if you trusted your parents then I suggest you do as I say. Go to the planet Tatooine, land at bay 12. You know where to go. And if you must know....this is Blue Eye".

Hearing the name Blue Eye shocked, scared and annoyed Ezra but clearly confused everyone else. "We have reason to believe this message could be from Darth Maul" Master Plo stated "we thought you should know". They all watched as Ezra sighed " I'm sorry Masters but...you are mistaken, that's not from Darth Maul" this didn't held their complete and utter confusion "who is it then?? And why is he called Blue Eye??" Master Windu asked as the teen rubbed his forehead "his name is Callum Jones...my grandfather" Ezra stated before adding "and his name is pretty explained because he literally had one blue eye whilst the other...isn't there". The group room full of people shared a look of confusion and slight worry as it was more then clear there was more to it "I thought you didn't have any relatives?? Why didn't he take you in??" Hera asked; Ezra looked down to the ground, suddenly finding his boots extremely interesting "he did...but....I ran away from him". 

They all sat down to hear Ezra out "he didn't like the broadcasts my parents were doing so...he told the Empire everything...he ratted them out!!" the boy tried to calm his anger, even though it was difficult "once the...once the deed was done, he took me away, let me stay with him....but it was pure hell" the Jedi and friends shared a look of worry; what did he mean 'pure hell'?? "He wanted me to join the Empire!! But I refused...they had killed my parents!! Taken them away from me forever!!" he exclaimed; Kanan placed a hand on his Padawan's shoulder to try to comfort him, as well as sent calm waves through the force towards him. Ezra took a deep breathe before continuing; they were patient with the boy, understanding this was tough for him. "So...he thought that beating it into me would do the trick...clearly it didn't which infuriated him so he just beat me some more" all eyes were wide with horror. 

Once Ezra had finished the explanation, he had tears in his eyes from remembering all the pain and beatings his "grandfather" had forced him through; Hera and Sabine were already hugging the poor boy as Kanan was in deep thought...mainly thinking of ways to make the so called "grandfather" suffer for hurting Ezra. His poor young Padawan. It might not have been the Jedi way but at that moment in time, he didn't care. Zeb patted the boy's shoulder. "Hold up...so your so called 'grandfather' beat you because you were against the Empire!?" Anakin asked in disgust "hasn't he ever heard of peoples rights?!" clearly not "how old were you Ezra??" the man finished with a question, clearly angry and sad. The teen had to think for a moment as he was released from the two girls holds "from....four to six years old so two years". Even the high Jedi Council members were forced to defuse their own anger at this point.

Ezra knew what he needed to do, even through he did like it "I...I have to go to Tatooine" he stated, looking up at the Council "I have to see him" all eyes turned to the boy as he received looks that asked if he had gone completely mad "are you insane!? There is no way any of us are letting you meet the child beater!!" Hera exclaimed as everyone in the room nodded in agreement "Hera's right Ezra" Kanan stated, his hands being placed onto the boys shoulders so that he could look at the teen properly "if you think I'm letting you, my Padawan, meet that...that...man!! Then you've got another thing coming!!". Ezra sent his mater a smile "I'm happy you guys care so much but...I have to go see him, he might have something important to tell me" they were still unsure "if you want, you guys can come too...we'll be in and out" he said towards the Ghost Crew "please, I...I have to do this" the fifteen year old pleaded. Why did he have to beg?! With those eyes?! They instantly cracked - everyone made a mental note to become immune to that as look - before the boys master, Hera, Anakin, Zeb, Sabine and Ezra grabbed what they needed and left for the Ghost; Chopper greeted them. Hera set course for Tatooine. Bay 12.