Star Wars Rebels: Starbird Squadron

Chapter 5

HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE

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Over the course of the next year Ezra, now 16, spent his time on Dromund Kaas. He had forged a new lightsaber, learned more about the force, and made quite an impression on his teachers and fellow students. Ezra seemed to have much more force power than all the other students, which considering the Seventh Sisters concealment of his true force potential, was quite scary. He had also made a few friends among the inquisitors in training, people who weren't pledged absolutely to the dark side of the force.

Ezra was setting up his next training simulation when said friends stopped by.

"How's it going man?" asked Aloysius. He was a little older than Ezra, had his brown hair cut short, and wielded a double bladed lightsaber. Flanking him was Tariss. She was the same age as Ezra, wore her red hair in a high ponytail, and was the shortest of the trio. She would also constantly try to hook up with Ezra, though he kept politely declining her. He was still mourning over the loss of his crew, Sabine included. Ezra didn't think he could get into a relationship right now.

"Pretty good, just setting up another simulation." Ezra said, programming the final parameters of his next battle.

"Well, I certainly have no problem watching" Tariss said with a smile. Ezra laughed and walked to the middle of the training area. From the side, PROXY holo droids formed a circle around Ezra. Their appearances shimmered, until they formed replicas of various sith throughout history.

Ezra ignited his crimson weapon, and charged the droids. Darth Malgus and the formerly Grand Inquisitor jumped back, blazing their sabers, while Darth Revan attacked from the side. Ezra blocked and counter attacked, throwing Revan at Malgus and the Inquisitor. He turned around to face Darth Maul, Darth Vader (before the suit), and Tulak Hord. Maul jumped high for an aerial attack, while Vader brandished his blue lightsaber and charged, followed by Tulak Hord. Ezra leaped forward, putting Maul at his back, and parried Vader, striking down Tulak Hord before he could even ignite his lightsaber. Ezra spun just in time to block numerous strikes from Vader, until he sliced through the sith's lower arms and plunged his saber into his chest. The young face of Vader, formerly Anakin Skywalker, dissolved back into a droid.

Maul leaped over Ezra again, followed by Malgus, Revan, and the Inquisitor. Maul and and the Inquisitor attacked again, spinning their double bladed lightsabers. Ezra arched his back and dropped to his knees, narrowly avoiding the sabers. He stood up and spun around, catching both of them across the back with his lightsaber. They fell. Ezra turned back around again to see Malgus charge, with Revan once again trying a side approach. Ezra blocked Malgus' strikes, and using his size against him, Ezra tripped Malgus and decapitated him. That left Revan.

The ancient sith charged, red saber in one hand, purple in the other, and made for a clean cut at Ezra's knees. Ezra saw this coming, and jumped up to avoid the sizzling blades. Time slowed to a stop for Ezra, his feet narrowly avoiding the sabers, his face still eye level with Revan. Ezra pulled his knees to his chest and pushed out, kicking Revan straight in the face. The sith lord stumbled back, while Ezra flipped backwards to his feet. Then, Ezra jumped forward, lightsaber raised, and brought it down across Revan's chest. The image dissolved, replaced with a droid falling apart into two pieces.

Ezra sheathed his lightsaber, sweating, and walked up to his friends. Aloysius was grinning, while Tariss was still processing the fight she just saw.

"I'm gonna head back to my chambers to freshen up. Why don't we all get drinks after that?" Ezra asked, still panting.

They both agreed, and dispersed as Ezra walked back to his quarters. While he was toweling himself off, Ezra heard the door behind him open. Ezra turned to see Tariss smiling seductively at Ezra.

"Hey Tariss, what's up?" Ezra asked, although he already had a feeling about what was going to go down.

"I was just stopping by real quick to see my favorite guy." Tariss said suggestively. "You were all sweaty after that fight, I just wanted to check and see if you were all right."

Ezra chuckled, and walked out of the bathroom to his bedroom, Tariss following.

"Yeah i'm fine, it was just a good workout." Ezra stated, opening his door. He turned back to Tariss, but she was already all up in his face.

"You know... you smell really good right after a shower. It's a shame you don't have a woman who'll let you satisfy her" Tariss said smiling at Ezra. "I'm sure you've got your... teenage urges" Tariss said again, trailing her hand down Ezra's chest. Ezra lightly grabbed her hand before it entered his 'no zone' and looked Tariss in the eyes.

"I've told you before Tariss, i'm not looking for anything like that right now." Ezra told her.

She sighed and looked at Ezra again.

"Alright alright, I can respect that. It's just a shame really." Tariss said, leaving Ezra's chambers. Ezra chuckled to himself again. Tariss may keep trying to seduce Ezra, but he still genuinely enjoyed her friendship. Once he finished getting dressed, Ezra found that his datapad had a message on it. Once Ezra checked it, he found it was from the Seventh Sister. It was the first time she'd tried to contact Ezra since she brought him here.

Ezra opened the datapad and read about an assignment she had for him. He understood most of it, but was shocked at the last part. Ezra dropped the datapad, and ran for his vehicle pad. Ezra came to a stop in front of the vehicle pad, and was astonished. There sat proudly, an old Imperial Fury-class starship. It was from the time of the Old Republic, but it had been retrofitted with advanced laser cannons, shields, and engines. In the message Seventh Sister had said that it was basically the fastest ship in the galaxy.

Ezra was ecstatic but heard his friends calls from outside the chambers. Ezra quickly ran over to them and exited his chambers, greeting them.

"Hey guys, guess who just got a starship!" Ezra exclaimed to his friends as they began their walk to the nearest cantina.