Hey guys!!! As I mentioned before, I'm back! I'm currently working on setting up with an editor so these stories will be more pleasing to read. I would like to give a shoutout to fulcrum-the-fury for the idea! I would like to also thank everyone for their patience and now *drum roll* the next chapter!!!!

Ezra's POV

I woke up to the smell of pancakes. Now on any other day this would have been great, but puking my guts out last night made the smell of food nauseating. Even the thought of food was enough to jumpstart last night's episode all over again. Great first impression am I right?
Nevertheless I got out of bed with a groan, and successfully without throwing up might I add. I looked through my bags and grabbed the most decent looking shirt, which was probably two sizes too small, and the same pair of pants I wore yesterday. It wasn't my best look but it'll do and besides, it's not like I had a lot of clothes currently.

With a sigh I left my room, closing the door behind me. This is gonna be a long day, let's just get this over with so they can send me back like everyone else. I put on my fakest smile and made my way to the kitchen.

Third Person POV

In the kitchen Hera stood mixing batter and Kanan flipping pancakes, trying to make up for last night. While Hera was dressed and ready for the day, Kanan was still in his PJs with his hair down for once instead of pulled back.
The awkward silence was broken by footsteps coming down the stairs. Hera turned with a smile as Kanan concentrated on making pancakes. "Morning sunshine." Ezra sheepishly took a seat at a bar stool in front of the island facing the cooking area where Hera and Kanan were. "Good morning."

Kanan's POV

I stood over the stove flipping pancakes pretending everything was normal. It's not though... I'm still concerned about last night. Maybe we're pushing him too hard. Either way, Hera scheduled a doctors appointment for Ezra today. My thoughts were put on hold after the sound of footsteps coming downstairs reached my ears. Hera turned to face Ezra with a cheerful smile"Morning sunshine." "Good morning."
I quickly put the last pancakes on a plate and put it in the middle of the island where Ezra and Hera sat. I noticed Ezra wearing the same pants as yesterday, maybe Hera should do some clothes shopping while they're out and about.

I took a seat next to Hera across from Ezra. I looked him over noticing how pale he looked, "Sleep okay?". "Yeah definitely!" He replied with an unrealistic smile. Hera looked at me with discernment "Listen Ezra, you don't need to have eat that much if you don't want to, no pressure." Ezra looked at us with fear hidden in his eyes and then proceeded to stab a stack on pancakes an put them on his plate. He then proceeded to cut them into pieces and overstuff his face, mumbling something to us with a full mouth.
"What?"He looked to us and swallowed, struggling to not choke. "I said it's fine."
Ezra said picking up his fork again, only to be stoped as Hera placed a hand on his shoulder and the other on his hand with the fork. "Ezra stop you'll choke." "It's okay, we'll take it slow right now."

He froze and stared off into space. It appeared as if the child in front of me was lost in a daydream he couldn't escape from. I got up and stood next to him with a hand on his other shoulder. "Hera and I made a doctors appointment for you today, just a check up is all." He did nothing but nod, staring at his plate. "I think that you and Hera might have extra time to do some shopping at the mall too if that's okay with her." I said looking at Hera curiously, "Of course.". For a moment he seemed as if nothing we had said made an impact, until he finally snapped out of his daze and smiled genuinely. "I would like that a lot."

Two hours later Ezra's POV

It seemed as if me and Hera had been driving forever, I guess that's what happens when you're lost in thought. I just couldn't stop thinking about last night, I just felt so embarrassed. "Hey Ezra you there?" I shook myself out of my distracting thoughts and grinned "Yep all here.".
She smiled "Good because we're here." I quickly looked out her window to see the mall.

It was beautiful and clean on the outside, overall inviting to be in. "So what exactly are we looking for?" "Well I think based on your attire today need some new clothes. And besides, I want you to pick out some things to make your room feel like yours." I frowned upon hearing this, unfortunately I think Hera noticed. "What's wrong hunny?" "Ummmm... I don't have any money." She looked at me shocked apparently. "Uh Ezra you don't need to pay." "Wait what!?!" "Yeah, that's not your job, it's ours to take care of you." Hearing this startled me, I mean, no one's ever bought anything for me ever.

Hera's POV

Who has their child pay for everything in their own!?! I pulled into the parking lot and parked the truck, I also noticed Ezra fidgeting with his hands. "Ezra, relax." I said calmly "Now let's have fun, maybe if we have time we'll get ice cream from the food court." He perked up at the sound of that. "Ice cream?". I laughed "Yes, ice cream."

We got out of the truck and made our way inside. "Hurry up Hera!" Ezra said as he grabbed my hand, pulling me along and all but running to the door. I chuckled, "Okay easy now, I'm coming!" "Where are we going first?" "I don't know you tell me." He looked to me with wonder gleaming in his electric blue eyes and a childish like smile that reached from cheek to cheek. "Really?!" "Yes Ezra, your choice.".

He quickly ran up to the mall directory as soon as we got inside, browsing through the list. It seemed as if he knew what he was looking for. Sure enough he grabbed my hand and off we went. "This way, and then we take a righhttttttt, here!"
He pulled me along as we made a sharp turn and stopped in front of a store. I looked up to the sign in front, "Hot Topic huh?" "Yeah it's my go to, along with H&M and Rue 21. Come on!" He ran inside pausing in front of the graphic-T section. "What's my limit?"

Ezra's POV

"What's my limit?" Hera smiled and handed me a basket. "For today, there's no limit. Let's get you a new wardrobe." I couldn't believe it, my own clothes that I had chosen?! It was too incredible to imagine, I've been so use to having second hand clothing that I didn't like given to me. But something that was new that I actually wanted? Something that was mine? It was overwhelming to think of. I shook off the emotions and stared grabbing a few shirts. I decided on a "Panic at the Disco", "Steven Universe", "My Chemical Romance", and two "Supernatural" shirts. One that had one of the show's seasons cover on it and another that said "Family don't end in blood".

"Too many?" I asked solemnly, more than prepared to put a few back. "I said no limit Ezra, that means as many as you need." I grinned and gave her a nod. I then turned around and took a "Voltron" hoodie off the rack, along with a plain blue one. "Hey now, you need some pants too." I laughed "Yeah I know."
Hera dragged me over by the jeans and began to grab a few and hold them up to my waist. "Tiny thing aren't you." I couldn't contain my childish embarrassment and felt heat rise up to my cheeks. "Just a little is all.". She gave me a sly smile and handed me a few pairs. Two black pairs, three dark denim, and one light denim.

Hera's POV

I began handing Ezra pairs of jeans when I noticed something had caught his eye. He didn't hesitate to grab it too, a dark orange beanie. "It suits you." Ezra replied with a cocky smile that grew even wider after he found the funky pop section. He made his way to it faster than the speed of light and stared at the shelves.
Ezra than turned to me with puppy eyes that could fool just about anyone. "I know we're here for clothes but." " I said things for your room as well you know."
Ezra lit up and reached for a couple that had especially caught his attention.

Ezra's POV

I felt butterflies in my stomach as I went for the few that I definitely wanted for sure. Castiel from "Supernatural", Sally from "The Nightmare before Christmas", Shiro from "Voltron", and Will from "Stranger Things". Good thing they're buy three get one free. "Alright I'm done now." I giggled and headed to the checkout with Hera.
I froze and looked at Hera. "One more thing?" She smiled "Anything." As soon as we got to the checkout I went through the buttons that were up front, quickly grabbing a handful that consisted of "Steven Universe", "Supernatural", "The Office", and a random cat pun button.

Hera's POV

After checking out and leaving the store Ezra became quiet, which was surprising considering his excitement earlier. "Why so quiet?" He looked at the ground as we walked to our next stop. "That was expensive..." I laughed "Ezra if money was a problem then I wouldn't have told you that you weren't on a budget today. I mean it."
He peeked up at me from the corner of his eyes that were hidden underneath his shaggy side bangs. It didn't take long for him to go back to his happy self once more. "Okay." We made our way to the men's section of H&M, it didn't take long for him to find a few things he knew he wanted.

After 15 minutes of walking around he had a black leather jacket, a pair of black and one white converse, a pair of black boots, a brown scarf, a dark denim jacket, five different plaid shirts, a pack of socks and underwear, a black beanie, a black cardigan, a plain gray T-shirt, brown fingerless gloves, and a red scarf. All throughout our shopping trip his eyes had a sort of gleam to them, as if he was a completely different boy compared to the one we met at the orphanage. We checked out and left the store with our arms heavy from the weight of all the bags. "Ice cream ice cream!!!!!" Ezra shouted with childish glee, I chuckled "Okay, let's get some Cold Stone." "Yay!" With every step closer to the food court the faster Ezra's pace became. "Ezra slow down dear!" "Right! Sorry, sorry!"

We entered the ice cream shop and sighed at the heavenly smell of sugary sweetness. "I think I'll get mint and chip, and you Ezra?"
He stared at the ice cream case, drooling at the sight of the sugary dairy sweets. "I think cotton candy." The employee came up to us, greeting us with a kind smile. "What can I get for you two today?" "We'll take mint and chip and cotton candy" "Wonderful! What sizes would you like?" "Love it for both please."

After we got our ice cream and paid we took a seat by the window that had the view of the mall. I was about to dig in when I noticed Ezra taking a giant bite of his. "Ezra wait! You might ge-" "Uffff brain freeze." I chuckled "Yeah, that." We both laughed and ate our treats.
I was barely finished with mine when I noticed Ezra's bowl was empty. "Umm Ezra?" He gave me a slight grin "It was too good." "Did you even taste it?" He laughed "Of course! You're just a slow eater!" "No you're just a fa-"

I was interrupted by the sound of my alarm I had set in my phone for Ezra's doctor appointment. "Time to go hun." He switched from happy to depressed in 0.5 seconds. "Hera.... I'm scared." I frowned, of course he is, he has lung cancer. This most be terrifying to have to go back to see a doctor. "Hey, it'll be okay." All I got as a response was a nod.

Ezra's POV

I'm terrified, not gonna lie. After all, what if my cancer has gotten worse? What if after this they find out I'm too much work and send me back? What if they don't want me just like everyone else? All I know is that I don't wanna go back to that orphanage, or in a simpler term, back to being alone.

Okay folks that's it for tonight! Thanks for everyone's patience!

-Col