CH.20: Healing wounds

Since she had set out from Lothal and got caught up in the frantic pace adventure she was a part of Ezri had seen and experienced much. It was a year ago or so today that all of that had happened…and she was amazed that she had managed to make it through unscathed, well, for the most part. Emotionally she was drained and her physically…she was kind of hoping for an extended leave. They were still cut off from the Rebels…but…that didn't mean they wouldn't stop doing what they did. Ezri sat in the conference room with Sabine, now that they were back together the best thing was for them to never be apart again.

"Sorry I'm late…my date sort of held me back." Kanan walked in wearing Jedi robes, yes that was no mistake as he had come to embrace his powers and his responsibility of carrying on the Jedi way he was sort of a beginning to rebuilding the Jedi Code. Following behind him was an orange haired girl sporting tattoos on her body, which could be seen; the others hard to say. She wore a vest keeping her ample bosom down and wore flight pants.

"I think it is the other way Jedi lover," she purred a bit giving him a wink and moving to sit in his lap. Myra was a former bounty hunter who had joined their ranks when Kanan had spared her life…and things just went from there. She was a good person to have around…plus…she knew enough little dirty secrets to help them in their fight.

"Hey there everyone…hope you didn't start the meeting without us." Zeb came in pushing a wheelchair and seated in it was Lando.

"I can wheel myself Zeb…someone should be pushing the cart with the baby," Lando says as he sits there.

"Stop being a baby and get up out of that thing…we both know you just trying to push a little more bonding time with me and the tyke. I think I did a bang up job while you were gone I might add." Zeb shot him and look and for a minute Lando seemed ready to argue…but then a teasing smile spread his lips showing off his whites.

"I never could con you could I?" Lando stood up out of the wheelchair and walked over into the hall to push the cart with their baby in it. Their baby was a little older now, still not walking but looking healthy and alive. Zeb had taken to raising him by himself for a bit till they could get Lando back…and it happened through patience and exchanging an important Imperial Officer for Lando.

"Nope, and that is why you love me." Zeb reached over pulling him into a kiss and Ezri smiled glad that things had worked out between them. Lando's sacrifice was quite a big one and when talks of his torture was told time and again, each time a different story woven by Lando, they appreciated the swindler and con man that much more.

"Will you two get a room…sheesh…I think we have seen enough intimacy on both sexes for a bit." Hera stepped into the room looking over them all and Ezri noted how happy she looked. Ahsoka and her had patched things up and she was glad for them. Ahoska came in wearing robes similar to Kanan and gave Hera a kiss on the cheek causing their leader to blush. It was decided by everyone that Hera would now be in charge of things from here on.

"Any reports from Mon Mothma?" Kanan inquires of his ex. A bit ago they had received transmissions from Mon Mothma updating them on things on their end. The search for them had been dieing down a bit after their many missions and how many strikes they had done in the shadows. However…it would be sometime till they were allowed back so for now they kept doing what they did best.

"Apparently there is a shadow organization on the rise…goes by Black Sun. It is a matter that the Rebels can't investigate and it would seem only fitting that our group look into it. This would involve placing someone on the inside…Myra think you are up for this?"

Myra hardly bats an eye at this as she shifts a bit in Kanan's lap and smiles. "Are you kidding, I thrive on danger, plus…I still have some friends on the inside…getting to the boss though that will be harder."

"Don't do anything too risky…we need you back in one piece. Ahsoka and Kanan…there is rumors of something nefarious going on in Kamino…whether this has to do with a new army in the works, hard to say, but we do not need another clone wars."

"Consider the matter dealt with," Ahsoka notes bowing her head from the wall she was leaning against.

"Lando and Zeb…seeing how you are used to undercover work I need you to work your way into Black Sun as smugglers looking to be hired, I realize you are still on the mend Lando-."

Ezri smiles seeing that charming smile of Lando's as he slowly pulls out a chair and sits down never once wincing as she imagined the torture was still there. "Hera…you have nothing to worry about, Zeb and I will have this done and they will be none the wiser."

"Yeah sure…just make sure to say that without sweat trailing down your forehead," Zeb teases Lando.

"And finally…your request girls for an extended leave is granted. You will be missed here and whenever you decide to return…we will be here." Hera smiles at her and Ezri nods her head rising up and taking hold of Sabine's paw as the two look out at the faces that they had considered family, still did as well. Still the two deserved this and when the time was right they'd return.

"We will miss you, each and every one of you. Do keep safe…and don't go changing too much while we are gone." Ezri says her farewell to each person and by the time she is finished she walks out with Sabine down the hall. Fighting past her tears she holds her head up and when Sabine joins her they head out.

Ezri sat in the cockpit of her own ship. Due to their pay being pretty good each of them had an allowance…and for hers she bought herself a ship so she could come and go as she pleased. Sabine and her were setting out for another adventure and borrowing the Phantom or Ghost would keep the group from going on missions that could make a difference. Chopper…well…apparently after the space mission was finished Chopper was found by Mon Mothma's group…in exchange for staying with the Rebels he would be given a shortened sentence…compared to having his memory wiped or something extreme for having been associated with the Ghost. He and R2 were back together which she was glad to hear.

Once the pre-flight checklist was done with she led the ship away from their base and set sights on the planet they'd be spending a long time on. Sabine sat beside her holding one of her hands as they saw the stars explode around them. Neither of them spoke…there was nothing to be said as most of what was said was back in the base. The group would be missing two members but daily they were getting requests of those seeking to join a cause…one not officially attached to the Rebels.

Ezri had matured a lot since her days on Lothal…and she had kept up her studies as a Jedi. Kanan told her that when she returned they could discuss her attempting the trials. Of course Kanan and Ahsoka were still trying to piece things together and then there were rumors of those who had survived Order 66. Kanan was doubtful but Ahsoka hung onto hope for the both of them. When their ship came out of Hyperspace she set a course for the planet ahead of them and as she began the landing procedure once they got through the rough patches of burning up to canopy of trees she set them down in a clearing.

"This is it…are you ready?" Ezri notes a she stands by her side. She had not pushed the button to lower the ramp to go outside.

"Is one ever ready to go home?" Sabine speaks softly as she heaves a sigh. "What if it is how I don't remember…what if the Empire did so much damage it is nothing but a memory?"

Ezri turns Sabine around and places her hands on her shoulders; her face is close to hers as she basks in her beauty. "Listen to me…no matter what you see out there…it will always be your home, regardless what tragedy befell it. No one said you could never go home…it is always a choice left up to the person and you wished to share it with me…and we are here."

Ezri can see some hesitation in Sabine's features but it slowly dies down as she turns to look at the ramp. Knowing this was her cue she goes to lower the ramp and as it hits the dirt they walk out. This was their future now, whatever awaited them…and as the sunlight pours in she shields her face while holding onto her mate's paw. She had never been happier her entire life…she had found her home.

THE END

Authors note: Since Lothal Ezri has had found a home in the company she traveled with, people that she had grown close to and held close to her heart. But it was Sabine…and it was her love for the Togatoyan that always made her feel safe, content, at peace. Now on the planet where Sabine had lost so much the two of them will look to this future…together. I decided to leave out what it really looked like after all this time trying to leave their further adventures bright as possible. Aside from the falling out of Kanan and Mon Mothma I managed to give the pairings a true and proper ending. I even mentioned Chopper and he got his happy ending as well. I haven't done a lot of crack stories, I've done quite a lot of other stories though…and I hope you enjoyed this, as this is only my second story to reach twenty chapters. It has been a long journey in the making and with the pauses I imagine I lost a lot of you readers, still, in the end here we are. This will be up the same day as the last chapter so you do not have a wait and you can go on to other stories out there. Congratulations on finishing this and may the force be with you. Oh and to any who ask no I won't do a sequel, I do hope this was enough though.