In the heat of the battle, the air crackled with the sound of clashing lightsabers. Ezra Bridger, sweat pouring down his face, found himself locked in a saber lock with Darth Vader. The dark lord's imposing presence was overwhelming, his crimson blade pressing down with relentless strength.

"You're powerful now, Bridger," Vader intoned, his deep voice resonating through the chamber. "But not a knight of the Jedi Order."

Ezra's grip tightened on his lightsaber, his blue eyes fierce with determination. "I'm a Jedi, like my master Kanan," he declared, his voice steady despite the strain. "And I'm never joining the dark side of the Force."

Vader's helmet tilted slightly, almost as if considering Ezra's words. "We shall see," he replied, pushing harder, testing Ezra's resolve.

Ezra, sensing the need to act quickly, kicked Vader in a desperate attempt to break free. The move barely fazed the Sith Lord, who immediately retaliated by raising his hand. Invisible fingers of the Force wrapped around Ezra's throat, lifting him off the ground as he struggled for breath.

"Last chance, Bridger," Vader said, his voice a menacing growl. "Join me."

Ezra, gasping for air, managed to choke out a defiant, "Never!"

At that moment, Sabine Wren, using her jet pack, flew into the fray. With a swift motion, she ignited her lightsaber and sliced through Vader's right hand. The Sith Lord let out a mechanical roar of pain as his grip on Ezra faltered, and Ezra fell to the ground, clutching his throat and gasping for air.

"EZZY, YOU OKAY?!" Sabine shouted, concern etched on her face.

"I'm okay, 'Bine," Ezra wheezed, struggling to his feet.

Both of them watched as Vader, now disarmed and seething with anger, began to rise again. "We will meet again," Vader promised, his voice cold and ominous, before retreating into the shadows.

In the midst of their retreat, a cry pierced the air. Vader turned, seeing a young girl, Sabine's and Ezra's daughter, Mira Wren Bridger. "DADDY! MAMA! HELP!" Mira screamed, her small frame trembling in fear.

Ezra's heart pounded as he ignited his lightsaber and sprinted towards his daughter. But Vader was faster, snatching Mira away. "NOOO, MIRA!" Sabine cried out, collapsing to the ground in despair.

Determined, Ezra deactivated his lightsaber and raced after them. He finally found Vader holding Mira captive. "LET ME GO!" Mira shouted, struggling against Vader's grip.

"No," Vader said, his voice a cold promise. "I'm going to make your father join me."

"No!" Mira sobbed, tears streaming down her face.

"MIRA!" Ezra's voice echoed as he ignited his blue lightsaber.

Vader turned, a sinister gleam in his eyes. "This is your daughter? I see what happens if I do this!" he threatened, raising his lightsaber.

Fueled by a surge of protective fury, Ezra tapped into the dark side, force-pushing Vader away from Mira. He rushed to his daughter, kneeling beside her. "YOU OKAY, MIRA?" he asked, his voice urgent.

"Yes, Daddy, I'm fine," Mira replied, clinging to him.

Ezra lifted Mira into his arms. "Let's get out of here," he said, carrying her away from the danger.

Outside the cave, Sabine was anxiously waiting. Upon seeing her husband and daughter, she ran to them. "MAMA!" Mira cried, jumping into Sabine's arms. Sabine hugged her daughter tightly, tears of relief streaming down her face.

Ezra looked back, seeing Vader advancing. He ignited his blue lightsaber just as another lightsaber hummed to life. It was Luke Skywalker, his green blade glowing in the dim light. "Go, Ezra, protect your family," Luke commanded.

Vader turned to face his son, the tension palpable. The two clashed in a fierce lightsaber duel. Ezra, holding his family close, began to retreat to safety. Before leaving, he glanced back and called out, "May the Force be with you, Luke."

Luke nodded, his focus unwavering as he engaged his father in battle.

The end.....
I hope you guys liked it, tell me if you did. I hope you guys are doing well all of you and I hope you missed me because I haven't been writing my books for awhile. I've been busy in my life but I'm okay. Anyway I'll be doing more writing in the future.

And remember the force will always be with you all.........

MAMMAL OUT!!!