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galaxywon // Hera Syndulla
There was a sick knot in Hera’s stomach, hands dropping from Sabine’s arms as another blast made them duck for cover. She hadn’t even bothered to bring a weapon. At one point in their life, it would have been baffling not to have one on their hip. She imagined it was even worse for their Mandalorian child. “ Good idea. My comm was smashed in the commotion. We’ll have to go to Chopper, tell him to prepare the ship. “ she informed them, eyes scanning the vicinity one more time, hoping for Zeb’s purple fur, Kanan’s tall frame, Ezra’s dark hair. They weren’t there, at least not in her view. “ They should know to evac to The Ghost when they can, when they’ve done all they can do. “ When there’s no one left to save. “ We just have to make sure the ship is prepared. “
The two ducked through the chaos, the eruption of violence continuing its ruinous wake around them. Fires burned in the reflection of Hera’s eyes, and Sabine felt nothing but raw, unfiltered fury, white-hot and burning in their stomach.
“Well, we’d better keep the engine running for them, huh?”
The two of them would see their family again. Sabine had to believe it, had to commit it to memory with every tension of muscle, every kick and thrust and stab and bite. If she had to tear the throats out of every Hapan guard between here and the Ghost, they’d do it. The two of them were going to see their family again, and fuck anything or anyone that stood in the way of a Mandalorian determined.
galaxywon // Hera Syndulla
Oh thank the Force Hera thought, pushing through the pain to meet Sabine, hands automatically going to their upper arms, examining them for any visible signs of injury. Outwardly she looked okay, but that meant nothing right now. “ No-no…. Not since the explosions. “ Kriff, she had just gotten her family whole again. Their stomach was in knots. “ We need to find them. Chop should still be with the ship. We can signal for a pick up when we’re sure everything has calmed down. “ There was that small relief at least. Hera hadn’t trusted her droid not to d something to upset the very unsteady alliance the New Republic had with the Hapans. “ Do you know what happened ? “
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Fuck, the burns on Hera looked something awful. But they couldn’t focus on that now. Sabine hadn’t found anyone else, and apparently, neither had Hera. They pushed the repulsive thought of what could have happened to them to the back of her mind, focusing instead on the way forward.
“Yeah. Yeah, okay. We make for the shipyard, then we find them.” If they could still be found.
In response to their question, she shook their head no, offering little comment as the two ducked for cover. It was all she could do from letting the dread of yet another lost family from choking them.
galaxywon // Hera Syndulla
Where are they ?? Hera’s heart is racing, the adrenaline pumping through their veins. It’s the only way she’s ignoring the pain all over her body, the fresh burns that had been from the explosions just minutes after midnight. Lekku damaged, tattoos previously there now scattered with marred skin. Had it been minutes ?? she can’t tell, can’t think straight. A flash of purple fabric has them looking closer, voice horse, “ Sabine ?! “ Were the others with them?
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The voice rang clear and familiar even through the erupted chaos around them. They’d heard that voice in firefights and stealth operations alike, from late night confessions to hurried commands of battle. It sent a renewed wave of strength through her bones, pushed her forward, past the bodies and rubble.
“Buir! Thank fuck you’re alive!” A pause, measuring the damage done to Hera’s lekku, no doubt a result of the flames. “Have you seen anyone else?” The question was vague, but she knew they’d understand. Both needed to know if their family was alive.