Just a warning, there will be self-harm in this chapter and some suicidal thoughts so I added mature to the story to be safe and feedback is welcome.
They hate me, Sabine, Hera, Zeb and Kanan all of them hate me, Ezra thought. He locked himself in his cabin, curled up in the corner holding Mr.Snugglesworth as he rocked himself. As soon as Maul and he had gotten back to the Nightbrother, Ezra had locked himself in the room, he was trying to find something sharp. Eventually after searching he found a small knife, hidden under the mattress. Ezra had developed a...coping mechanism of sorts, he knew he shouldn't do it, he always felt guilty afterwards but it was worth it. He raised the knife to his left wrist and pushed it down on his skin until he drew blood. A wave of satisfaction greeted the pain like an old friend, this wasn't the first time Ezra had done this. It started on the streets of Lothal with the intention to kill himself, but ended in the same satisfaction he was feeling now. Suddenly a knocking was heard at the door. Ezra hurried to hide the knife and the injuries, but it was too late. Maul had opened the door and was staring at the boy in shock. The feeling of guilt had overtaken the feeling of satisfaction, Ezra's eyes began to water as Maul all but ran over to the human, the Zabrak wrapped him in a hug. Ezra cried into his shoulder, the old Nightbrother's embrace was surprisingly comforting. Maul didn't ask any questions, as he wrapped Ezra's wrist in a bandage. The Zabrak seemed to understand why Ezra did this, but that didn't mean Maul would allow anymore of this to continue. Maul carried the worn out young human to his bed, and laid Ezra down with Mr. Snugglesworth. Ezra had a feeling Maul knew more about this than he was saying, and Maul wasn't saying anything at all. They came to a silent agreement that they would discuss Ezra's coping mechanism in the morning.
I'm really starting to notice that apparently I like torturing Ezra, poor kid, left to the whims of young adults. Until the next chapter.
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A Master and his Apprentice
FanfictionEzra Bridger apprenticed to Jedi Knight Kanan Jarrus, takes an unusual interest in the former Sith Lord: Maul. The Zabrak has secrets that could hold the key to Ezra's future and the fate of the Rebellion.
