The Inquisitor released Ezra and turned to face Kanan and the rest of the rebels. The only ones missing were Hera and Chopper. Then again, Ezra wasn't totally surprised. Someone needed to be able to pilot the ship for their getaway.

"So you are. But forgive me if I am not shaking in fear. You have all proven before that you are not a challenge," the Inquisitor said.

"We've grown stronger than when we last fought," Kanan said while activating his lightsaber. The sapphire glow brought Ezra a little comfort, even if he was trapped against a wall.

"As have I. My master has taught me how to better employ the force against pests such as you," the Inquisitor told them, activating his lightsaber as well. The red glow cast a sinister light across his features, and Ezra thought he may have seen Kanan tremble.

"Too bad we aren't going to be here long enough for you to show us what you've learned," Kanan told him. Zeb and Sabine both whipped out orbs and hurled them in various locations around the room. The orbs began spewing a foggy gas the instant they hit the floor, causing immediate chaos. Kanan engaged the Inquisitor, but the fog grew so thick that Ezra could only see the flashing of their lightsabers.

He fell to the floor as the Inquisitor's attention turned to the duel at hand. Beside him, Ezra heard a similar thump as the girl hit the ground. Ezra helped her to her feet.

"Now do you believe me?" he asked.

"Who are those people?" she asked with wide eyes.

"Friends. I met them basically the same way you are. Come on, we've got to get out of here. Kanan may be powerful, but he's no match for the Inquisitor," Ezra replied. Sabine appeared at their side out of the fog.

"Come on! Zeb is taking out the Stormtroopers so that we'll have a clean getaway," Sabine told them.

"Hold on! I need my lightsaber!" Ezra said.

"Get mine while you're at it," the girl told him.

"Who is this?" Sabine demanded.

"Why? Getting jealous?" Ezra teased.

"You wish. Get the lightsabers so we can get out of here."

Ezra closed his eyes and extended a hand in the direction of the lightsaber battle. He reached out with the force and envisioned the lightsabers. They both appeared out of the fog and placed themselves in Ezra's hand. He gave the girl her lightsaber before turning to Sabine.

"Now we can go," he said. Sabine led the way as the three of them charged out of the room. Zeb appeared behind them, materializing out of the fog. The four of them ran down the hall.

"Kanan's taking care of the Inquisitor. I got all of the bucket heads. Who's the girl?" Zeb asked.

"An ally," Sabine replied. "Ezra, where's the Phantom?"

"Didn't you see it?" Ezra asked.

"We came in the back entrance," Sabine pointed out.

"It's right outside the front door," Ezra explained.

"Probably guarded by more bucket heads," Sabine figured. "We'll take the Phantom to the rendezvous. Kanan will hitch a ride with the Ghost."

The four of them burst out the building and into the morning glow of the desert. Up ahead rested the Phantom, with several Stormtroopers guarding it. Sabine quickly took them down with her blasters before opening the door to the Phantom. The four of them rushed inside and Ezra shut the door. Sabine began the takeoff sequence. Moments later they were safely in the sky and flying away from danger.

"Are you crazy?" Zeb snapped, cuffing Ezra on the head. "What were you thinking stealing the Phantom in the middle of the night?"

Ezra rubbed his stinging head. "I trusted the force, just like Kanan taught me. Besides, it all worked out in the end," he said.

"Good luck explaining that to Kanan," Sabine piped up from the controls.

"But at least I was right about the force user being real! We were able to save her from a trap!" Ezra pointed out.

"I'm not sure I would go that far," the girl said. "I don't even know who you guys are."

"The name's Ezra Bridger. These are Sabine and Zeb," Ezra told her.

"How do we know she isn't a spy for the Empire?" Zeb demanded.

"Because I can sense it," Ezra said smugly.

"So now your Jedi powers work," Zeb growled.

"Phantom, come in. This is Ghost. Do you copy?" Hera's voice asked from the control panel.

"We hear you Ghost," Sabine replied.

"I've got Kanan. Was the recovery a success?" Hera asked.

"We got him, along with his friend. Approaching the rendezvous now," Sabine finished.

"Friend?" Hera asked. "Sounds like Ezra has a story to tell."

"Which he will be explaining very thoroughly," Kanan's voice growled. Zeb smirked at Ezra, who frowned in return.

Once the Phantom and Ghost reconnected in space, Hera and Kanan were waiting outside of the door. Kanan looked more furious than Ezra had ever seen him.

"What were you thinking?" Kanan demanded.

"I was following the force," Ezra explained.

"Following the force? Into a trap?" his master said.

"Weren't you just telling me to follow the force, and that the force would never steer me wrong?" Ezra pointed out. Kanan closed his eyes and rubbed his head.

"What am I going to do with you?" he murmured.

"Just be glad it worked out," Hera said. She turned her attention to the girl, who was still standing beside Ezra.

"What's your name?" Hera asked.

"Let's hear your name first," the girl said.

"Of course. I'm Hera. This is Kanan, Chopper, Zeb, Sabine, and Ezra," Hera introduced, pointing at each crew member in turn.

"I'm Kimble Lunamire," the girl said.

"Welcome to the crew. I'm sorry if this is all really sudden," Hera apologized.

"What makes you think I want to join your crew?" Kimble asked.

"I take it you're a force user?" Kanan asked.

"What business is that of yours?" Kimble asked, becoming defensive.

"Ezra and I can use the force as well. I was trained by an actual Jedi, and have been passing on what I know to Ezra," Kana explained.

"And I care because?" Kimble asked. Kanan looked surprised.

"Have you received any training?" he asked.

"My mother taught me a little bit. The rest I taught myself."

"I see you have a lightsaber."

"My mother's."

"If you stay with us, I can prove our truthfulness," Kanan promised.

"What if I don't want to?" Kimble demanded stubbornly.

"I suggest you stick with us. The alternative is that Inquisitor," Zeb replied. Kimble glanced back at the Phantom before nodding to the crew.

"I'll stick with you guys. For now at least," Kimble promised. Ezra smiled. She could be stubborn, but in all honesty it reminded Ezra of himself.

Perhaps another member would be just what the crew needed.