Kanan and Ezra walked into the rec room, where Hera was just setting breakfast on the table. "Morning you two", she said cheerily. "Oh Ezra, I found something for you that I thought you might like". Hera walked out of the room and came back a minute later with something that was folded and orange. "I was looking through some of the spare clothes we have and I found this".
She unfolded it and held it out. It was a pilot's jumpsuit. It was a little worn, but still in good condition. "It was an adult's size, but I remade it to fit you", she said. "You don't have to wear it if you don't want to, I just wasn't sure if you'd want a new set of clothes".
Ezra stared at the suit, his eyes wide with surprise. She......she made that for me?, he thought to himself. He felt his eyes welling up again but he rubbed them away before she could see them. "I.....I like it", he said slowly. He walked up to Hera and gently took it from her. "Thank you", he said finally.
Hera smiled. "Your welcome", she said. "Why don't you go put it on and then come back for breakfast?", Kanan suggested, putting a hand on Ezra's shoulder. Ezra nodded, and ran off into his room.
"Poor kid", Hera said as she walked up next to Kanan. "I don't think he's been shown much compassion in his life. Did you see the way his eyes almost lit up when he saw the clothes? It was like gold to him".
"You don't know the half of it", Kanan commented. Hera put her head on his shoulder. "I've got time", she said.
"This morning, somehow, I entered his dream or subconscious, and I saw him trying to battle the dark side, but he was losing and he almost gave in".
"And?"
"And I tried to stop it, but it stopped me, that is until I stood up to it and broke Ezra from it".
Hera took it all in. "Hm. Does that mean he trusts you?"
Kanan didn't answer right away. "He says he's willing to try, which is a start".
"A good start", Hera said, looking up at him. Kanan was about to say something when slow footsteps caused them to turn their heads. Ezra had a hand on his arm as he walked in. Kanan noticed he still had the white leg armor on.
"How do I look?", Ezra asked slowly. Both Hera and Kanan smiled. "I think you need these to complete the look", Hera said, pulling out a vest and a brown belt. Ezra took them and put them on. "How about now?"
"Now you look like a true rebel", Kanan said. Ezra smiled. This time though, it was a big smile.

After breakfast, Kanan took Ezra outside. "Alright, now remember how I said that your conscience told me I had to train you in the ways of the jedi?"
Ezra nodded. "Well, that's what we're doing today. We'll start with lesson one".
"What's that?"
"Learning how to hit things with a lightsaber".
Kanan pulled out the two pieces of his lightsaber and connected them. "You remember this, right?", he asked, holding it up.
"How couldn't I?", Ezra replied. "Every time you waved it in the air I kept thinking you were going to use it on me".
Kanan chuckled. "Well, that's not the way of the jedi. We don't kill our enemies".
"Why not?", Ezra asked.
Kanan stopped to ponder that for a moment. "Because that's what the empire does. They kill for their own gain or to ensure their safety. We don't kill because life is precious, and you only get to live once, so why cut it short?".
Ezra didn't answer. Is that why the empire killed my parents? Was it to gain something? Or.......did my parents know something that the empire didn't want anyone else to know? Did it involve them? Did it involve me?
"Does that answer your question?", Kanan asked, pulling Ezra out of his thoughts. "Uh, yes, yes it does".
"Good. Now come here and I'll show you how to use this".

Hera walked into her quarters and shut the door, locking it behind her. She sat on her bed and pulled out her holocommunicater and pushed a few buttons. In a minute a holographic image of a person in a hood popped up. "Hello Fulcrum", Hera said.
"Hello Hera", Fulcrum replied. "How are things on the ghost?"
"Couldn't be better", Hera answered.
"I saw your crew load some crates on a tram. I assume you have all four of them".
"Safe and locked away".
"Good, very good". Fulcrum paused. "I heard about an incident with some rebels and inquisitors on a tram".
"Yes, I'm afraid that was us".
"Just as I thought. I hope no one was hurt".
"No, no one was hurt. Chopper may have gotten a little scratched but that's about it".
"Good. Hera, the empire has reported that the rebels took a child as leverage and are keeping him hostage. The only rebel fully caught on camera was Chopper, thankfully, but they still caught Kanan's back, Zeb's foot, and Sabine's arm".
"Well, I'll tell them to be more careful for next time. As for the whole hostage story, that's just the truth all twisted up".
"Explain".
"Well, the crew told me that the inquisitors were using the kid as bait to get them out in the open. Kanan stepped up and saved the boy from the inquisitors. He's alright now. We've taken him in as one of the crew".
"You took in a civilian? Did he say he wanted to join?"
"No, he didn't".
"So you did kidnap him".
"Well, it depends on how you look at it. To people who don't know the whole story, yes".
"And what is the whole story?"
"Kanan got a vision saying that he had to find a child that needed him; that he was supposed to train him to become a jedi".
"Hmmm. Interesting. So in a sense you really did saved him. And how is he adjusting?"
"Well Kanan took him out after breakfast to start training him".
"So soon?"
"You know Kanan. Likes to start immediately the things he's excited about".
"Really? I thought Kanan said he never wanted a padawan".
"His heart is reaching out to him. The child has grown up afraid of both the empire and rebels. But he's beginning to trust us now, Kanan mostly".
"I see. What's this young rebel's name, if you don't mind me asking?"
"Not at all. His name is Ezra Bridger".
"Wait, what? Did you say his name was Ezra Bridger?"
"That's what I said. Is there something wrong?"
"Hera, listen to me, do not leave the planet! I'm coming as soon as I can!"
"Of course Fulcrum, but what's wrong?"
"I will explain as soon as I get to Lothal, but until I do, do not let Ezra go on any missions with the crew. He is to remain with you on the ghost, even on group missions".
"Fulcrum, talk to me, what. is. wrong?"
"Hera, I can't tell you specifics, but I will tell you this: the empire has been looking for Ezra since his disappearance eight years ago. He's on every bounty hunter, trader, pirate, and imperial agent's wanted list. Even though it's been years the price keeps growing for him. It's too dangerous for him to even be outside a few feet away from the ship".
Hera silently gulped. "I see. I will tell Kanan as soon as possible".
"Good. And personally, I'd prefer him stay with the ghost crew than any other rebel team. Keep him safe, but treat him like everyone else on the ship".
"We'll do our best".
"I will be there in about two weeks. I'm stuck on a planet that needs all the help I can give them. May the force be with you. Fulcrum out".
And with that, the image faded. Hera got up and walked toward the open hatch, where the sounds of lightsaber movements could be heard. She could hear Kanan giving commands and Ezra either completing them or failing. But overall, it sounded like they were having a good time.
Hera sighed. "This isn't going to be easy", she muttered to herself. "For them or me".

Author's Note: Hoped you guys liked it! Just wanted to say may God bless you with His love and grace today and everyday! I hope He does a work in your life. If you have any questions about Him, I'll try to answer to the best of my ability. If I can't help you, I'll bring you to another wattpader that can. See you guys soon!!!!!