Standing Alone

Chapter 4

Kanan's POV:

Hera informed Ahsoka and Sato about what happened and then ended the call.

"What did they said?" I asked.

"They agree with the fact that we have to take him with us."

"So how are we going to ask him to join the rebellion?" Sabine joined the conversation.

"He is with the rebellion since he was 8 years old. He just doesn't realize."

"That's not an answer on my question." The teen said annoyed.

"Because I don't know the answer yet."

"Nice plan you have." I say teasing Hera.

"Shut up. We just go search him and ask it."

"Okay." We said in unison.

time skip

We were in the city... searching for the kid. After 3 hours of walking we gave up... we went to Old Jho.

"Hey Jho." I yelled so the Ithorian heard me.

"Kanan!" He said smiling and offering drinks for me and the rest.

"What are you guys doing here? I thought you were searching for food?" He continued.

"We did. But we have another priority now." I answered.

"And that may be?"

"Ezra Bridger. " Hera answered before I did.

"The son of Ephraim and Mira?"

"Yes." We said in unison.

"Good kid. He always helps me with taking my supplies inside and sometimes he helps with the customers too."

"Do you pay him for that?" Sabine asked.

"No. If I had more credits, I would, but I can't give him credits... he knows that."

"Then why does he help you?" Sabine asked again.

"Because he likes helping people." "Then he will be a great cause to the Rebellion!" Hera said smiling.

"Good luck. He doesn't trust people easily..."

"We know. Do you know where we can find Ezra?" Zeb joined the discussion.

"Behind you." A voice said.

We all turned around and a small boy revealed his face by taking off his black coat.

"Ezra! We searched you everywhere!"

"I know." He said grinning.

"What do you mean?"

"Your conversations were so funny that I decided to follow you those hours."

"You're kidding. You were behind us the whole time!?" Sabine yelled.

"Uhu." He said smiling.

"You-"

"Easy, Sabine. Anyway... Ezra, want to join the Rebellion?" Zeb said.

Hera and I glared at Zeb. Did he really had to ask it like that?

"Why would I?"

I signed Zeb that I would do the talking now and I started my speech.

"Because you like helping people and that's what we do all the time. You don't like the Empire, right? We fight against them for freedom. We help the people the Empire pushed away too. The ones who had to leave the city or even the planet. We fight for each other. Unlike the Empire."

"So what do you say?" Zeb cut me off.

He looked at me with thinking eyes. Couldn't blame him... it was a difficult question...

"If all you do is fight for your own life, your life is worth nothing." Hera said.

"I'll think about your offer. How long do I have till you leave Lothal?"

"Till tonight." Hera answered.

"Where can I find you guys?"

"Our ship is located not far from the old communication tower of the Empire."

"Okay. You'll see me or you don't."

After that he walked away and left us alone. Andnow... we have to wait.Z+