Take Me Home

Chapter 18: Coming Home

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Ezra's P.O.V

   "I killed Paul," I whispered about to have a breakdown. No one replied to my answer and it made me more nervous. "Who's Paul?" Dad asked obviously. I looked at him and admitted, "the guy that was stuck under the house from the tornado". His eyes went wide in realization and it took a second for him to come back to reality. "Paul Ann? Wasn't he that creepy old neighbor of yours?" Zeb asked. Mom glared at him and he gave a sheepish look. "Yes," dad said, "can you tell us what happened?".

   I saw Zeb grab a small note book and was ready to write. I hide my face behind my hair again and played with the hospital blanket covering me. A hand was set in my shoulder to comfort me as I began to explain. "I was drawing a picture on the kitchen table when I was getting an off sort of feeling..." I started and explained how Paul pulled out a gun to when I fainted. After I was done explaining, I looked up at them. Mom had tears in her eyes, dad was in a daze, and Zeb was writing the rest of his notes. "Is Phantom ok?" I asked randomly. Zeb shook his head no, "sorry kid, that bullet killed him instantly". I couldn't take it anymore and pulled my knees up to my chest. Pickles Jr. was in my grasp the whole time I was explaining. Mom came over and sat on the edge of my bed. Dad was rubbing mindless circles around my back.

   Zeb was done writing the report, "don't worry there kid, you're not in trouble". I lifted my head up faster than you could say 'bang'. "What?" I asked, wanting him to explain. "Sure, you killed the guy, but it was out of defense," Zeb said, "there is still a trial but I'm sure you'll be fine". I was still in shock and my mind was full with a headache starting to form. I clutched onto my stuffed cat and laid down. "I think I'm going to take a nap," I said plainly with no emotion. Mom gave me a kiss on the side of my head and everyone left the room. Leaving me with my cat and thoughts. I wasn't actually tired, I just wanted to be alone for now.

Kanan's P.O.V

   Me and Hera were sitting in the lobby. We were talking about moving to a different place. "Where are we going to go?" Hera asked, "you and I still have our jobs here in Lothal. We aren't sure if Ezra would like the idea and he is being hunted by some gang that wants us killed!". The gang she was talking about are some imperial group that didn't like the Bridgers. That was in the note that Ezra found on the door step said.

*flashback* (this was before Ezra was left alone at home)

   Hera was with me in the kitchen. Ezra was already in bed sleeping. I tore the envelope open and grabbed the message inside. I unfolded the paper and read out loud to Hera.

  "This is The Empire Gang and we decided to hunt you down. You have something that we want and if you don't hand over the boy then your consequence will be death. Either he joins us or be killed. Choose wisely Jarrus family or should I say, Ezra Bridger. From: the Inquisitor,"

   I finished off and noticed the same symbol on the bottom right corner in crimson red. Blood. It was dried up blood.

*end of flashback*

  I let out a shaky breath while Hera settled her temple on my shoulder. "What are we going to do?" She asked stressed out. I couldn't blame her, I was worn out as well. I rubbed my eyes, trying to stay awake. I put my hands back on my lap and saw Ezra come down the hall. He was in his normal clothes and had a bag with his stuff in it. Me and Hera stood up in sync and smiled at him. He still didn't seem to happy, probably from the incident. So, he faced the floor and didn't look up. Ironically, you would think people would be happy leaving the hospital especially someone Ezra's age. I put two fingers under his chin and lifted his head to meet with my eyes. Ezra didn't speak or move away from my eye contact. We just stared at each other and I smiled. "Ready to go home bud," I cooed. He seemed to be confused, "what home?". My smile widen, "Me, Hera, Chopper and someone special," I simply said.

    At first he seemed confused when I said 'special someone' but that was going to be saved for another day. "I'll tell you about the 'someone' later. A bright smile formed on his lips. I looked over to see Hera smile with affection for the boy. She wrapped her arms around my arm and laid her head on my shoulder. "Lets go then," I said and swung my free arm around Ezra. All four of us went to the car and went to our hotel room.

   Ezra fell asleep in the car. As Hera drove, she asked me, "I thought you were going to spoil the surprise,". "Now, what fun would it be to tell him that you are pregnant in the hospital?" I replied, "besides, he will know in a couple of months". Hera smiled and kept driving.

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