Different But The Same

Chapter 22

The room full of people couldn't believe their wide eyes. The boy that was supposedly dead for over a week was...stood in front of them, looking healthy and very much alive!! Sabine seemed to need more proof as she raced towards the boy and attacked him into a tight hug; she held on for dear life, as if there was no tomorrow as she began to cry into his shoulder. "I can't believe you're back!!" she exclaimed "and your sight!! You have your sight back!! But how?!" the youngest teenager just smiled as they parted "I'll explain it all later". The couple were frozen in place due to shock; the Masters all smiled and happily greeted the Padawan, even patting him on the back or shoulder. 

Once Ezra had shared a heart warming moment with his brother and sister, he approached their leader and captain "hey, anyone home??" he joked - classic Ezra; Hera was the first to move, taking a step forward as tears began to spill "Ezra?? You...you're alive?!" she repeated what their artist had said previous. "I can't believe it!!" she exclaimed before pulling her son into a tight and loving embrace; the teen felt his shoulder become damp from the woman's tears soaking through. Reluctantly, Hera released the boy who stepped closer to his Master "hey Kanan, miss me??" the man seemed to finally snap out of his shocked trance and smiled "more...more than you know kid" he immediately wrapped his arms around his Padawan and help on tightly as he cried into the boys mop of navy blue hair. Ezra returned the embrace just as tight and listened to the mans soothing heart beat. 

Once all of the greetings were over - which was awhile - the council began to ask the boy how he was actually back in the land of the living as even the medical droids and living doctors had declared him dead. The all sat down as Ezra began to explain his story - he woke up in a dessert, met Horus - the God of air who seemed proud and impressed with his life and sacrifice before sending him back to the land of the living. "Well...that'll be an interesting bedtime story for Luke and Leia" Anakin stated earning many chuckles - he wasn't wrong; the Ghost crew eventually left the Masters and made their way to their private common room. 

They decided to celebrate their youngest member being brought back to life the classic way - a movie and games day, also known as a family day. Zeb and Sabine gathered some snacks and drinks from the mess hall: popcorn, sweets, chocolates, coca cola and lemonade cans, some fruit, bread sticks and different types of dips. Kanan and Hera collected all of the blankets, covers and pillows from each of their rooms and made a make shift den in the common room - all whilst Ezra hurried to take a quick shower and change his clothes. A pair of shorts and one of Kanan's shirts that he somehow had within his possessions and was never planning on actually returning. 

Once dressed, the teen towel dried his hair so that it was at least damp before leaving his room and returning to the common room; Ezra picked out a multiple of movies and board games. The others entered the prepared common room and they all sat down after beginning the first movie; it was brilliant. They each joked, laughed, played the games, watched the movies and spoke about whatever came to mind; they had never been happier. Half way through the second movie, Anakin, Ahsoka, Master Depa, Master Kenobi and Master Yoda all entered the room to see how the crew were - mainly Ezra of course - and ended up sitting and staying them. 

Hera even offered Anakin to call his wife to see if she and the twins would like to come over and send time with them; he instantly agreed and as soon as Padme discovered that the teenager boy who she cared for deeply was alive, she was already gathering her children and rushing out of their front door. Within an hour, the three came running through the door; Luke and Leia screamed in happiness and joy as they sprinted over to Ezra and jumping into their arms. The boy held the two toddlers tightly, full of joy that they were okay; everyone smiled as they watched the scene unfold. Padme soon embraced her young friend afterwards before taking a seat next to her husband.