Different But The Same

Chapter 2

Kanan followed the old, supposedly hidden Master through the old hall ways of where he used to live since being a very young child; the old Jedi Temple. He scanned and stared at everything they passed in awe, amazement and sadness....the last time he had seen any of this was during Order 66. As the two entered the room that Kanan remembered to be the Jedi Council room, he noticed most of the High Jedi Council - Master Obi-Wan Kenobi, Master Qui-Gon Jinn, Master Mace Windu, Master Shaak Ti, Master Plo Koon and Master Anakin Skywalker - all sitting, waiting for them most likely. Once his eyes landed on his once best friend from his time of being a Padawan learner, he couldn't help but place his hand on his lightsaber attached to his belt - who could blame him?? From where he's from, Anakin was known to have turned to the dark side, became the Sith lord known as Darth Vader and led Order 66!! Yoda took his seat as the man stood in the middle of the room - it brought back many memories, that's for sure. "Sense your presence, we all did...but not just your own" Master Yoda began, followed Master Skywalker who seemed to eyeing the mysterious man "you...seem familiar...what's your name??" he asked. Taking a deep breath - he was still trying to process everything that he was seeing, hearing and feeling - Kanan explained himself "I go by the name of Kanan Jarrus now....but my original name is...is Caleb Dune" that earned many gasps and eye wide looks "I used to be the Padawan of Master Depa Billaba" Master Qui-Gon Jinn was the first to speak, somehow able to snap out of his own trance of complete and utter shock "but....Caleb Dune died protecting his Master on the planet Hoth ten years ago when he was nineteen" he explained, surprising Kanan as to him, it was the other way round "how are you here??". Kanan seemed to be just as confused as the Jedi's in front of him "to be honest Masters, I could ask you all the same thing" once again, they were confused by the statement "where I'm from...most of you are dead from Order 66, Master Yoda was rumored to be in hiding and Master Skywalker....he turned to the dark side, became a Sith lord known as Darth Vader and led Order 66" once again, gasps could be heard and wide eyes would be seen, especially Anakin - he couldn't believe his once supposedly dead best friend was alive and telling them that to him, he was a Sith!! "It seems you have somehow traveled to an alternate universe" Master Plo stated - he had kept quiet as he was deep in thought since hearing what Kanan had to say and believed that was the only explanation; Master Kenobi spoke up "so what is it like in your world??". With a sigh, Kanan began to explain what they wanted to know...they'd be there for a while.

Back in the alleyway, Ezra was lent against the brick wall - he was bored as hell, as well as worried for his Master; it didn't help that he had a banging headache due to keeping his mental shield up so high and for so long. "Come on Kanan....where are you??" he mumbled, his worry and concern building; the man had broken his promise to contact the boy in order to let him know that he was okay - and it had now been over two and a half hours!! 'That's it' Ezra thought as he pushed himself up and away from the wall 'I don't care if he told me to stay put, Kanan might be in danger' he had a point but begged it wasn't the case....this time. The teen left the alley way and made his way through the town until he reached a large building....it looked like a temple?! But that was impossible...sort of; Kanan said that there were no more obvious temples - the one on Lothal was hidden away and took a Master and Padawan to open it - whilst this was was just....there!! What in the name of the force was happening?! Where were they?! Taking a deep breath, Ezra entered the large building 'I mean...if I was Kanan, I'd come in here...but that means I'm screwed because this place is massive' the kid thought, mentally sighing as he didn't want to look crazy in front of the large amount of people that were there. All of a sudden, Ezra felt himself walk into someone; he spun around and came face to face with a woman in a robe Oh, my apologies young one" she gave a kind smile as Ezra shook his head "no, I'm sorry" he stated "I wasn't watching where I was going". The woman slowly nodded as she sent someone next to here away "I don't believe I recognize you...are you lost??" she asked earning a small nod "sort of...I'm looking for my friend and I think he might have come in here" he explained earning a nod "ah, I see" the kind woman smiled "would you like some help finding your friend??" she asked - Ezra wasn't sure whether to trust her or not but know he'd never find Kanan on his own "...yes please" he thanked her. The woman and teen began to walk in a direction as she spoke "I do have to go to a meeting though, but afterwards we'll go find your friend" the boy had no other choice but to agree as he really needed help in find Kanan "first however, I need to know your name??" the boy asked earning a nod "of course, I'm Master Depa Billaba" she introduced "and yours??" she asked earning a small smile "Ezra...my name is Ezra". 

And with that, the two made their way through the possible temple until they reached a large and grand door; the two...guards?? Allowed them through - they even bowed to the woman which made Ezra wonder who she was exactly, and why was she called 'Master' Depa Billaba?? Anyway, they entered the room to see a bunch of people sat down and one person stood in front of th- wait a minute.....that person was the boys missing Master!! With wide eyes, Ezra halted in the door way "Kanan?!" he exclaimed, catching everyone's attention, especially the man who spun around, his eyes also wide eyes in surprise "Ezra?!". Both were clearly shocked to see the other; Ezra raced over to his Master and wrapped his arms around his middle - he had been worried for a long time so he needed that reassurance that he was okay. Kanan, completely understanding what the boy needed, returned the embrace for a few seconds before holding him at arms length, his hands on the kids shoulders. "What are you doing here Ezra?! I told you to stay put in that alleyway!!" he exclaimed, concern thick in his voice; the teen spoke, slight annoyance mixed with his own worry and relief "I've been in that damn alleyway for over two and a half hours Kanan!! Yet you ever contacted me to let me know you were okay so I was worried!!". That earned a sigh as Kanan realized the boy was right "okay, I'm sorry I didn't contact you". It was now that the Master and Padawan realized that all eyes were on them - they were all completely confused but most were smiling at the rather adorable moment whilst others were shocked, especially Master Depa who had frozen on the spot once her own eyes had landed on the man. 

"C...Caleb??" it was more of a whisper this anything, that was how stunned and confused she was; Kanan sent a smile to Depa as he bit down his own tears. Depa's only thought was how in the name of the force was she staring at her fully grown Padawan?! "Hello Master" Kanan greeted - he never ever believed he'd be able to say that sentence again but here he was; the Master felt tears fill her eyes as she returned the soft smile. Depa stepped forward and embraced her Padawan...how was any of this possible?! Once the two parted, a voice spoke "who, may I ask, is this Kanan??" Master Windu asked, his eyes on the young teenager; Kanan placed his hand on the boys shoulder once he returned to the center of the room "Masters, this is my friend and crew mate Ezra Bridger" he introduced "Ez, this is the Jedi Council". He stated their names and like himself, once Kanan pointed out Anakin Skywalker, Ezra's eyes widened and he looked at his Master with wide eyes that screamed 'what in the name of the force?!'. Seeing that look, Kanan understood what his Padawan was thinking "don't worry, he's good here" the teen was clearly unsure as he cast a glance at the Jedi Master "are you sure?? He has tried to kill us more times then I can count" well that was alarming for the Jedi Council to hear, especially the said Jedi that was apparently the one who did all of this "he even put me in a coma for three weeks and you for two weeks". Anakin held his hands up to show he meant no harm to them "don't worry kid, I'm as good as they come" for some reason, that made most of the Council laugh. Something suddenly hit the young boy "what about Hera, Zeb and Sabine?! They're still out looking" Kanan mentally cursed, feeling rather bad for forgetting about them; thankfully, Master Jinn spoke up "don't worry about them, we'll sent out some clone troops to find them and bring them here" he reassured. Kanan thanked the Master before turning back to his Padawan "Ez, I want you to wait out near the entrance of the temple to meet with the others, can you do that for me??" he asked earning a hesitant nod "sure, but Kanan, I thought you said most of the Jedi Council were dead?? And that there were a rare few temples hidden away??" he asked "this one kind of sticks out like a splinter in a sore thumb". He had a point. Kanan sighed as he began to briefly explained "I know, and from where we're from, they are" he stated, earning a confused raised brow from the teen "remember that bright light we saw in the cave??" he asked earning a nod "well I think that bright light was a portal of some sorts and bright us here". Ezra listened closely but was still confused "okay, but 'here' is where exactly??" he asked; the man tried his best to explain although it was rather complicated "....an alternate universe possibly, wherever this is, it's like out own universe just...extremely different". This was all too confusing. Ezra left the room to do as told - he begged he wouldn't get lost. Kanan continued to explain his own universe to the Council who listened closely; he left out the part about Ezra being his Padawan - he'll tell them when they could meet the boy properly.