This is the second in my series of volumes, we must read and earn of the shocking revelations of enemies once warned, as always there is hope for the future, and help in the rough battles.
Sabine looks around, Ezra wasn't beside her, she jumps off the top bunk, the tattoo that she'd been so careful to cover was still there, Sabine opens the door and sees Kanan, lying on the floor, dead, Sabine covers her eyes, Hera was lying next to the cockpit door, Sabine rushes past her and opens the door, Zeb was propped up against the wall, her eyes couldn't tear away from the gore that covers his entire body, Sabine cries out, Chopper was destroyed, his parts scattered everywhere, Sabine looks towards the cockpit window, Ezra stood there, his back facing her and his hands folded behind his back, he slowly turns to Sabine, smiling smugly, his eyes were yellow, he reaches behind his back and draws a red lightsaber, he slowly walks up to Sabine and kisses her cheek "good while it lasted wasn't it?" he raises his lightsaber over his head and strikes.
Sabine jolts awake, gasping for air, she looks over, Ezra's hand was firmly pressed on her stomach, exactly where her tattoo was, Ezra stirs "it's okay Bine, I'm here," Sabine start to cry "Ezra, I'm scared," Ezra pulls her close "shhh it's okay Bine it's okay," Sabine stops "did you see the dream?" Ezra places his hand on her head and feels with the force "I see... darkness, it surrounds you Sabine, but the good news is that I can fix that," Sabine lies down "how?" Ezra kisses the top of her head "it's easy," Sabine moves closer to Ezra, feeling his now radiating warmth, Ezra places his hand on her stomach "it's a work of art," Sabine shakes her head "I should have it lasered," Ezra nods "yeah, but I like it nonetheless," Sabine yawns "thanks," Ezra chuckles "wouldn't it be something if I hadn't jumped on that grenade? Ha! bet you'd be giving me the cold shoulder," Sabine tilts her head up "want me to give you a cold shoulder you'll never forget?" Ezra meets her gaze "only if it's the good kind," Sabine yawns and closes her eyes "maybe in a few minutes, what time is it?" Ezra looks at his holopad "on Lothal, it is 4 hours till sunrise," Sabine feels embarrassed "oh," Ezra wraps his arms around her "don't worry, it was a bad dream, nothing to be ashamed about," Sabine nods "goodnight Ezra," "goodnight Sabine,"
Ezra wakes up, Sabine was still there, he felt cold inside, the presence of evil was a disturbance, climbing out of bed, Ezra carefully makes his way past Sabine and walks out of the room, directing himself towards the cockpit, Hera wasn't there, he looks out the window, they had landed, Ezra notices that the sun was just about to rise, the fog had a vague blueness about it, Ezra walks back into his room, Sabine was sleeping with one half of her body balancing off the side, Ezra gently grabs her hand, channeling the most joyful and kind thoughts he could think up, he notices a slight smile pulling at her lips, content. Ezra grabs his shirt and boots, quickly placing the lightsaber on his belt, he rushes into the base on Yavin.
Ezra walks into the planning room, he immediately notices Princess Leia, but the one who caught his eye was another individual wearing an orange jumpsuit, he had sandy blond hair and a young face, he stood beside Leia with complete confidence and control, Ezra could feel the force, it flowed through him. Ezra feels the darkness, it came from Luke also, he was afraid, Ezra knew fear when he felt it, Ezra diverts his attention to the ones speaking, apparently, the death star was destroyed and now they were going to have a celebration, Ezra thinks to himself "sweet, I come here for ten minutes and now have a perfectly good excuse to drink booze," Ezra laughs to himself, he couldn't wait to tell that joke to someone. Ezra walks towards the barracks, he couldn't wait to see Will and Lupa again.
Sabine walks through the base on Yavin, Hera was in the briefing room, Sabine felt alone yet she felt in her element, like that she could feel everything the air conditioners nearby, the pressure of the air that indicated incoming rain, she felt alive. Sabine pulls out her pistol and examines it, she hadn't been able to paint in so long, stress, drowsiness, and constant combat prevented her from doing anything other than following responsibilities, she'd made a deal with the devil (the devil being Tyber Zann) and now she was paying for it, by what she knew, Ezra had gotten out of control when he saw Consortium soldiers in the hospital, Sabine holsters her weapon and keeps on walking.
Ezra salutes Will, his former leader was eager to have his best Jedi back on the field, side by side with him again. Lup jumps on top of Ezra and gives him a noogie "hey! you're finally back! hahaha! look Will! the little shit's back!" Ezra squirms out of Lupa's grasp and pushes him "aw knock it off, I could give you a noogie you'd never forget," Lupa hops around "that's if you can catch me!" Lupa takes off running. Ezra felt the energy drain out of him "alright Lupa, you win," Lupa walks over to him "It looks like I just beat a Jedi boy!" Ezra shakes his head "you're ridiculous," Will places his hand on Ezra's shoulder "come here boy," Ezra leans his head forward, Will whispers into his ear "you have an invitation," Ezra pulls back an invitation? Will pulls a small holopad out of his pocket handing it to Ezra, Will gives Ezra a solemn look "be careful Ezra, this could cause that lass to get hurt, alright bub?" Ezra shakes his head and looks up at Will "what do you mean?" Will shakes his head "I can't tell you much else, but if you love that girl, act responsibly," Will turns and leaves Ezra to his own, Lupa follows Will out of the hangar, wondering what the hell had just happened.
Ezra sits on a supply crate, examining the small holo-projector with a fine-tooth comb, Ezra eventually relents and presses the on button. An image of the Zann Consortium sigil projects from the small device and the audio went as follows:
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"Assuming that the right person received this message, Hello Ezra Bridger, it is I, Tyber Zann, but before you smash this recording, just think of your lover, how would she feel if... oh I don't know, Urai Fen decides to have a crack at her, yes Ezra, I want you to be here, if you've kept up with my personal life (and I know you have) you will know that my niece is getting married and since I'm hosting the party, I decided to have a little extra security, using two of the best warriors who have ever joined the Consortium. Now Ezra, don't be a damned fool, I swear you will receive a reward for your services, but remember Urai, he has no mercy, and I guarantee that if you don't show up, you will have hell to deal with. That is all. (automated voice) "transmission ended, commencing self destruct,"
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Ezra saw no need for self destruct, he simply crushed it with his hands, he was mad now, he felt it, all around him, the pull of the dark side was strong, this time though, he gave in, Ezra reaches out his hand and targets the nearest starship, he uses all of the power within him and all of the anger that was festering within his very core, he slowly crushes the x-wing, the dura-steel snaps, and breaks, Ezra's clenches his teeth as it all falls apart and it was nothing but a pile of twisted metal. Ezra breathes out, he feels better after purging himself, but also weak and tired, he walks away from the hangar, and back to the place he was before.
