Skywalker

Written by: Adventure-Seeking-Juliet

When: While listening to Jimmy Eat World.

Disclaimer: I do not own Star Wars. I just don't.

A/N Thank you to EarlyMorningWishes, Lady Saxophone, FireShifter, Nikki, and Jaz-LiL-Bai-Kay for your kind reviews, I hope you continue to enjoy the story!

Chapter One

~Seven Years Later~


The Tatooine suns were only just beginning to rise when Padme Skywalker heard a knock at the door to her small home.

Padme sighed as she climbed out of bed, wondering who would've gone to the trouble to stop by so early in the day.

For a moment, an irrational fear gripped her and she imagined that she would open the door to an entire legion of storm troopers and imperial agents, but Padme quickly dismissed all thoughts of that nature.

The Empire would never have knocked. Whoever was at the door had to be a friend.

On her way to the door, Padme carefully tread near Luke's room, checking to be sure she hadn't woken him; however, the soft rumbling of his snores assured her that he was still very much asleep.

A short knock again sounded at the door, and Padme quickened her pace.

She released the door lock and awaited the knowledge of who their visitor was with bated breath.

As her gaze fell on a familiar brown-hooded figure, Padme's face broke into a smile," Obi-Wan! You're back!"

Padme pulled Obi-Wan into a fierce hug, then shut the door.

"It is great to see you again, Padme," Obi-Wan replied," How have you and Luke been?"

" Fine. We've been fine," Padme said, pouring Obi-Wan a glass of jawa juice," Did your mission go well?"

Obi-Wan nodded as he took a sip," Yes-Mon Mothma was able to safely and successfully negotiate with the Federation of the Double Worlds. Both Talus and Tralus are now allied with the Rebellion."

Padme smiled softly," Good. With that new alliance, the Rebellion should be able to procure some much needed materials."

" Yes," Obi-Wan agreed.

They sat in silence for a moment, then Padme said," I only wish I could be of use to the Rebellion."

" You are being useful, by remaining here with Luke, Padme."

She nodded absently," Have you spoken to Bail?"

"Yes," Obi-Wan answered," You will be pleased to know that young Leia is advancing in her studies. According to Bail- she has taken a shine to politics."

Padme started to reply, but held back as a yawning Luke entered the room.

"Who's going into politics?"

Padme answered quickly," No one, just an old friend of mine."

Luke grinned then, completely forgetting any mention of politics," Obi-Wan! You've been gone for forever!"

Obi-Wan laughed at Luke's statement and ruffled the boy's hair," Gone forever, huh?"

Luke nodded vigorously," Yeah! I was starting to think mom had scared you away or something..."

"Me?" Padme asked, incredulous," And how would I have done that?"

"Wellll, your cooking is kinda scary," Luke pointed out.

Padme mock sighed,"Fine, if that's how you feel... then I guess I'll just let you cook everything."

" I was just kidding," Luke protested, sounding worried.

Padme shook her head," Oh, I know." She placed a bowl of cereal in front of him, then while Luke was busy stuffing his breakfast in his mouth as quickly as possible, she kissed his cheek.

"Ewww, mom."

Luke shoveled more into his mouth then disappeared into his room, a look of disgust on his face.

Obi-Wan and Padme stared after him, until Obi-Wan said," He is more like Anakin every time I see him."

Padme sighed and fell into a chair next to Obi-Wan," He really is, Obi-Wan. Yesterday, Mina Darklighter and I found him and the other boys racing in Beggar's Canyon."

" Oh? Obi-Wan asked," Who all was involved?"

" Luke, Biggs, Tank, Fixer and a few other boys from around Anchorhead."

Obi-Wan sipped on his juice," Who won?"

Padme paused, struggling to express her thoughts. They were in a muddle of worry and pride," Luke did."

" I see," Obi-Wan said thoughtfully," Has he shown anymore latent use of the Force?"

" Yes," Padme whispered," a few times now. I just don't have the heart to discourage it. It's a part of his heritage, a part of him. He should be free to be who he was born to be, Obi-Wan."

As if sensing her distress, Obi-Wan covered her hand with his own," I agree with you, Padme. Soon, if you agree, I will explain it to him. Teach him a little, but first, I have someone I want both of you to meet."

Luke once again came bounding into the room at that point. His sun- bleached blonde hair was a mess, but he had "dressed" in his day clothes.

He tried to streak to the door unnoticed, but Padme was not easily deceived.

" Luke where are you going?"

Luke stopped, mid-step," Oh...just over to help Uncle Owen with the 'vaporators."

Padme raised one disbelieving eyebrow.

" I am!" Luke promised.

" Right. Go ahead" Padme said, as Luke did a victory dance behind her," But if I find out you've been racing again-"

"Seriously, mom? I'm just a kid. That's ri-ridonkulous."

"Ridiculous, dear."

"Right, that!"

Obi-Wan and Padme shared a knowing look," Fine, but be careful."

Luke grinned," I'm always careful!"

As soon as Luke had exited, Padme asked," Who do you want us to meet?"

" A Force-sensitive I found on Talus. She is nine, a few years older than Luke. I brought her here with me-it seems her mother passed away just after her birth."

"Where is she now? Don't tell me you left her in the heat-"

" Of course not. I asked Owen and Beru to look after her for a while."

Padme nodded, moving to put the dishes away," And why did you decide to bring her here?"

" It appears her mother was a Jedi. Siri Tachi."

" Tachi?" Padme asked, surprised," But wasn't she your-"

" My closest friend. I nearly turned to the darkside after her death. Now, I see that she wasn't dead. It was a ruse-to keep a secret."

" Oh, Obi-Wan, I'm so sorry."

" Do not be sorry, Padme. The little girl's name is Ayslyn. Ayslyn Kenobi."

"Kenobi?" Padme choked," She's your daughter?"

" It appears that way."

"Are you going to raise her?" Padme asked.

"As much as I can, with your help-and Luke's. She knows nothing of friendship, I was hoping he could be her friend."

Padme beamed," Of course! What could be better than friendship between a Kenobi and a Skywalker?"

Obi-Wan sighed," No. What could be more dangerous?"


A/N Yes this was short:/ sorry! Also, sorry for any mistakes. Still no spell checker!