Sorry, there is going to be a lot of switching of P.O.V's and...*hides* this is also the last part of It.

Warning: it will get gruesome!!!

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Sabine's P.O.V

   One minute, Ezra and I are just taking a nice stroll through the trees. The next, something grabs my mouth and pulls me into the trees. I tried calling for help but only came out as quiet muffles. Whatever grabbed me has a strong grip and there wasn't anyway to release myself. I only hoped that Ezra was on his way with a plan.

   The thing that gripped me was cold to the touch. Yet, it had an peculiar smell to it which soon left my mind hazy. It was so bad that I passed out.

Ezra's P.O.V

   We came to a split in the road so I turned to ask Sabine a question. I immediately paused and stopped when there was no one there. Ah...Karabast. This was bad. Very bad.

   I gulped and slowly looked around, listening for any potential thing to pop out of the brush. I could feel it. The cold. It was close. To close for comfort. Yet, oddly the thing also felt like it was fading from the Force. Like it was dying slowly but wavered in place. At the same time, another signature invaded the space as well. It gave off the awful cold feeling.

   So I got off the trail and followed the new trail, towards the cold.

   My mind was set on only the trail, blocking out the noises and activity around me. Hopefully nothing decides to think that I'll be a midnight snack. There was a good possibility that it would be able to sneak up in me. I'm usually more...sensitive to my surroundings.

   Like a simple drop of a pin or a feeling of being watched. That's when I would book it to a safer place. This situation was different though, more delicate than being a walking steak.

   I finally arrived when feeling myself internally shiver. I was so cold that I instinctively went to hug myself and warm my arms. Yet, no fog of breathe left my mouth but it felt cold enough to see it.

I stared into the depths of the dark cave. In a way, it called me to come in and lure me like a moth to a flame. Except, caves are dark and cold compared to a flame which would come in handy right about now.

I unhooked my lightsaber from my belt and ignited it. Slowly, I walked into the abyss. The light from the sword bouncing off the walls and giving it a soft glow of blue. Dripping was heard deeper in the tunnel along with the sound on my steps. An unnatural feeling swelled up in me the deeper I got.

Soon, my teeth started to chatter and my chested aches along with my head. Why did I feel so sick all of a sudden?

   A dizzy spell fell over me as I stumbled over to the wall to help me walk without falling. I blinked a couple of time when hearing a snapping and hissing noise. My eyes narrowed,  scanning the area for anything that seemed out of place. I shuddered and gulped for air as it was getting harder to breathe.

   That's when I realized...it's here.

   All at once, cold arms wrapped around my stomach and over my mouth. My eyes widen and tried to scream but it was blocked off by the disturbingly soft, yet icy cold hand. I was quickly pulled into the darkness of the shadows. My lightsaber slipped out of my hands, turning off, and left to lay on the floor.

Kanan's P.O.V

   "Ezra! Sabine! One of you two better pick up your comms or else. Well, I don't exactly know what 'else' is but I'm sure when Hera's back to normal, she'll have something," I lamely warned, getting no reply for what felt like the hundredth time.

   I growled and walked down the ramp. Chopper kept telling me he had nothing to do with it. Did I believe him? Obviously not.

   "Watch the Ghost. I'll be back in a little bit and make sure you put the Phantom back," I said before walking off into the trees. I tried to sense Ezra's signature through the Force but something was blocking me. Like it doesn't want me to find him. Next, I tried the comm link again to hear a whistling noise.

   My eyes averted to the floor of the jungle to see a comm. Curiously, I reached down and picked it up. When I straightened myself up, a breathe of air ran down my neck. Before I could turn and fight whatever it was, the thing did something quickly to knock me out.

Sabine's P.O.V

   My headed was pounding as I slowly opened my eyes to see a blur of purple saying something. Out of surprise, I punched whatever to purple blur was and shakily got to my feet as my vision began to clear. Blinking a couple more times, I finally was able to see the purple blur is...oh...oops.

   "Zeb," I said, quietly,  kneeling by his side and hovering my hand over him. He held the side of his face and groaned from the stinging.

   "I'm so sorry-"

   He covered my mouth and looked over his shoulder. I tried to see what he was looking at but didn't see a thing.

   "We need to get Hera and get out of the bloody mess but quietly," he whispered. I could see what I never expected from the brave Lasat. Fear. There was fear in his eyes.

   I responded by nodding, understanding the fragile situation. He slowly pulled his hand away from mouth like he thought I would tell the world his secret. That's when I noticed the huge divot on Zeb's arm. Dried blood framed the wound and I swore that there was some bone showing.

   "What happened?" I asked, trying not to throw up. It wasn't how the wound looked even though it was really bad. No, it's what caused the wound that made me feel sick. To think that it was somewhere in...wherever we are.

   Zeb didn't seem like he wanted to talk about it so I didn't push him any further.

   "That thing..." he began, startling me.

   "It's doing some...awful things that scare me more than what the Empire could do any day. It's just..." he paused and shivered at thought. I rested my hand on his good arm to somehow comfort him. Whatever we were dealing with...it wasn't good. No, it was completely terrifying to even make Zeb tremble.

   "What is it doing, Zeb?" I pleaded quietly.

   I sighed shakily and finally had the courage to look me in the eyes.

   "It's pregnant...and it's about to give birth soon," he said shakily. I shook my head in confusion. There was more to it than that.

   "What else are you not telling me?" I said, getting scared by the minute. I held my breathe when hearing his answer.

   "It's melting people and animals into soup and I'm betting you, that it's for the baby."

   I remember Hera talking about the pregnancy and that the rebels were waiting. Now I know what they were waiting for.

   They were waiting to become food.

Ezra's P.O.V

   I woke up a minute ago. The first thing that I registered was Hera sitting beside me. Her arms wrapped around me and fingers combing through my hair. My head laid on her shoulder as her head was on top of mine. I didn't exactly know how to feel at the moment. Safe or scared.

   I guess I found one of the two. That's a good start. Well, one of the three since Sabine is also missing.

   "Hera," I whispered.

   "Yeah," she spoke gently. I wasn't expecting a reply like that. It almost through me off but shook out the shock and continued.

   "We need to find the others and get out of here," I explained, trying to get out of her hold. She didn't let go, instead held me tighter.

   "It's okay, they're safe and it's almost time," she cooed. I raised and eyebrow. Almost time? Time for what? I was kinda scared to ask.

"Time for what?" I asked.

"For the vessel to become whole," she answered. What?

"Hera, you're making no sense. Scratch that, you've been making no sense since we found you," I said, rethinking my thoughts. She chuckled a little but what really surprised me was the kiss she placed on the side of my head. I froze on the spot and felt my face heat up a little.

Not only was this a bit embarrassing but...it felt really nice to be held like this again. So was last time even if she isn't exactly herself.

Yet, this wasn't the time to be messing around. Sabine and Zeb are still missing. I have a good hunch that Kanan is here, looking for us. Lastly, I still felt the horrible cold that is still making me sick.

Was this its plan? I thought about it more and more. Was its plan to stall me with Hera acting like this? That's when I realized that it was playing with me like some toy! It was using what I desired the most. What I wanted for so many years.

Affection. Affection that missed most of my life. And it used Hera as the source because it knew...it knew how I thought of her. Someone that cared for me like there child.

I feel so deceived. So played. So angry. So...sad. How did I fall for it? How did I not see it? This isn't the real Hera. Just a puppet, toying with my emotions. So many mixed emotions swelled up inside me. I just wanted to yell and scream, but mostly cry. I feel so stupid.

The pain in my chest and the pounding in my head increased. Hera tightened the hug and whispered sadly into my ear.

"I'm sorry."

Sabine's P.O.V

Zeb and I carefully walked down a tunnel and out from the room full of bodies. I turned on my flashlight to see further down the dark abyss. The sound of dripping entered my ears as we came closer. I was thirsty and assume Zeb is, too.

"Should we get some water?" I asked. He glanced down at me then shrugged a little. Soon, the dripping liquid was in sight. I walked over to see if there was a puddle and there was. The only thing stopping me was the color.

Zeb plugged his nose as I finally came to a conclusion. This was not water, it is blood.

"I'm not thirsty anymore," I spoke to quickly before walking again with Zeb in tow. We didn't speak the rest of the way until seeing a light up ahead and hearing hissing noises.

Then a loud screaming roar that shook the ground. I immediately put my hands over my ears. For a minute, I thought my ears were continuously being ripped off. Small rocks fell from above and hit the top of my head.

Everything went silent and the light was fading. A cold breeze blew from down the tunnel.

I never thought that I could shake so much or breathe so hard. Whatever that was...I didn't even want to think about what's at the end of the tunnel. Zeb seemed to be equally as shaken. We stared at each other with the same fear and wonder. Then as stupid and scared as we were, stayed close to each other, continuing down the tunnel.

Zeb mumbled under his breathe and I don't think that I was supposed to hear it.

"It's born."

Kanan's P.O.V

I ran down the tunnels after waking up in a room full of bodies. The roaring or yelling escalated my worry and the adrenaline helped with increasing my senses. I had to find the others quickly. It was now or never at this point.

A light ahead guided me down the tunnel. Whatever was ahead, that's where the sound came from. It's also...the source of the cold. The evil that roams these trees. The darkness itself. And it was just at the end of the tunnel.

   I kept going until eventually entering a bigger area. On the other side of the room was a crater with boiling liquid with different things inside. From where I was at, it was hard to tell what was floating around in that stuff. A horrible oder filled my nose and feeling through the Force told me to run.

   Yet, I stayed when seeing someone leaning over the crater.

Sabine's P.O.V

   We finally made it to the source. An awful smell filled my nose making me gag. Zeb tightened his grip on me. I looked up to see the Lasat staring at something but before asking anything, my eyes landed on...Kanan?

   "Kanan," I called, trying to get his attention. He didn't look instead, kept staring the same direction as Zeb. I curiously looked up and over a crater. It looked disgustingly bad. When I slowly let go of Zeb and walked closer, not only did the figure crouching in front of it was noticed. No, the things inside the crater made me step back in horror.

   Body parts floating around in the boiling stew.

   I clasped my hand over my mouth and backed away. My focus was now on the figure. And only one thought came when seeing them stand and turn. Our eyes met, brown to a sickly green.

   Hands clenched my arms and trapped me. My eyes averted to see Zeb with a crazy looking smile and dilated eyes. I struggled in his grasp. Kanan finally snapped out of his frozen state and began to fight. I helplessly watched and slowly could feel myself draining.

   Fading away.

Ezra's P.O.V

   I gasped as if all the life had just been sucked out of me. Sweet air filled my lungs. What happened? I shook my head and carefully stood up, groaning as pain coursed through me. Something felt different on my face and clothes. Why was it wet?

   I used my sleeve to wipe...whatever this stuff is. What really caught my eyes was the red. I quickly began to check myself to see that I was covered in blood and something else that was equally horrible. Same with the oder. I smelled better on the streets an this!

   I didn't feel like I was in a joking mood at the moment. Seriously though. WHY AM I COVERED IN BLOOD? My hands trembled as my imagination started to do its best besides freaking out. Not to far away laid my lightsaber. Maybe Kanan could explain this.

   Now that I think about it...where am I?

   In front of me was a boiling crater filled with...body parts. I quickly scooted away horrified until bumping into something behind me. I turned to see a body on the floor dead.

   Jumping to my feet and backing away, I got a better look at who it was.

   "K-Kanan," I whimpered, breathlessly. That's when I saw the rest of them. Sabine. Zeb. Dead. I thump in my throat couldn't be held any longer as tearing burned my eyes. They're dead. Oh Karabast...THEY ARE DEAD!

   It finally settled in as I looked back down at myself. Could I have...no...no...I would never...but...who could of then. I shuddered and my knees gave out when letting the information sink in deeper.

   "No..." I choked, hyperventilating. I held my head in my hands and looked at the floor. They couldn't be dead. This has to be a dream. This just has to...

   My lightsaber was right in front of me, covered in the same stuff as me.

   Tears began to freely roll down my face as every emotion within me began to battle out. I couldn't expect this. I just...wouldn't!

   "NO!" I yelled, clenching my teeth and lowered myself to the ground in the small ball form. I repeatedly shook my head and saying 'no.' I didn't expect this!

  Kanan dead. Sabine dead. Zeb dead. They're dead because...

   "T-This is...all my...fault..." I whimpered, then felt something slowly petting my hair. I turned my head to see confused and shocked Hera.

   "Ezra..." she spoke.

  "Ezra."

   "EZRA!"

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Still Ezra's P.O.V

   I shot up and hit my head. A grunt escaped my lips as I rubbed the offending ache on my forehead.

   "Ezra."

   I jumped and scooted back seeing the face I never thought I would see again.

   "K-Kanan," I rasped, noticing how worn out I sounded. He looked at my with concern.

   "Are you okay?" Kanan asked, worried. I gulped a bit feeling something wet rolling down my face. I was still shaking and breathing heavily! Still, I managed to nod my head.

   "I-It was just a dream," I reassured.

   "You know I'm here if you need anything," he said and relaxed, smiling a little.

   "I know," I genuinely agreed. He returned the smile.

   "Wash up, Hera will be here any minute," he told me before leaving. I hopped off my bunk and made a quick bee line for the restroom to wash my face from any evidence of crying. Then ran down the hall to the cargo bay to meet with Sabine, Zeb, and Kanan.

   Maybe I was really stressed when Hera left to give me nightmares. Man, it sure seemed real, too. Weird.

   In the distance, I could see Hera in some different clothes and someone else. When they came closer, I got a better view. I felt my heart stopped instantly.

   Hera was wearing white clothes and leaning heavily on Organa's assistant. She looked at me  with insanity in her eyes and I was sure...her smile widened when our eyes met.

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