Disclaimer: All characters except for Meagan, Sasha and a few minor other characters, belong to George Lucas, and we are not receiving any profit off this work of fiction.

This is written in first person point of view of Meagan unless otherwise noted.

From Earth to Star Wars

Part Two: Post TPM by about four years. (Anakin is about thirteen.)

Meagan comes back to Star Wars and meets up with now Master Obi-Wan Kenobi and his Padawan Anakin Skywalker. Follows the movies, but is an AU. (Caution.) Ours does have a bit of a twist to it.

Chapter Eight

The ship sailed down easily into the hanger at the Jedi Temple. I had packed the baby's things and my own, then went to stand in the cockpit with the crew, Obi-Wan and Anakin. When I arrived, luckily Anakin took Jeyana from me, so my colored bruises wouldn't hurt as much. At least, thanks to Obi-Wan, my lungs were just fine.

"You okay?" Anakin bounced Jeyana against him as she giggled in response.

I nodded, smiling at the two. He was pretty good with her. "I'm still a little sore, but I'm okay."

Anakin smiled, glanced toward Obi-Wan, then back to me. "Has he asked you out to dinner yet?"

I had to keep myself from laughing. This Padawan was something else. "Anakin, Obi-Wan and I do have a lot to discuss when we get back to the Temple, but…" I was about to continue when the pilot asked us to strap in for the final descent, ending our conversation.

It wasn't too much later that we arrived at the Temple. We took our time putting our survival bags in our rooms and then headed over to report to the Council. It went just like any other report did. After commenting on the trip, then examining the child and such, they released Obi-Wan and Anakin and told me to take Jeyana down to the nursery.

I was pleased the meeting went well, but the only thing that bothered me was the fact that I had the distinctive feeling Master Yoda knew exactly what happened between Obi-Wan and I during the mission. As I traveled the short distance to the nursery, I made a note to ask Obi-Wan about it, because I wasn't quite sure what to think about him knowing about us. However, when I entered the younglings ward, I threw off my deeper thoughts.

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**Obi-Wan's point of view**

I had found Anakin in his quarters finishing up constructing the outside casing of his lightsaber. A week had passed since we returned from Tigress and Meagan and I still hadn't a chance to really talk. Between her work, my own and training Anakin, we rarely had a moment alone. It really bothered me, knowing Anakin and I would be gone for a couple weeks as we traveled to different places to find the right crystals for his lightsaber. (The layout was designed to be a test for a young Padawan.) I wanted to spend time with Meagan, but duty called. This was a vital time for Anakin.

"Are we leaving soon?" Anakin's young voice broke my thoughts.

I turned, glancing down to him. "As soon as you're finished here and packed."

"I'm done." He grinned from ear to ear. "And I've been packed for weeks now."

I nodded. "Let's go then." He slung his bag over his shoulder as we left the Padawan wing. After we picked up my stuff, we headed toward the Jedi hanger. Along the way, we stopped to tell Meagan goodbye, but she came with us.

"You two look all set." She smiled as we kept walking toward the transport.

"I can't wait." Anakin spoke up as we walked toward the hanger. "You know, I'm going to have my own lightsaber soon."

She laughed. "You're going to have to show it to me when you get back."

She knelt down as they hugged briefly. "I just wish my Mom knew."

The two seemed to have formed a relationship on the fact that they missed their family. "I think, in her heart, she knows how well you are doing and learning to become a Jedi Knight."

He smiled, relieved. "Thanks Meagan."

"Padawan, why don't you get on board to start the preflight sequence?" I told him, knowing we needed to be going, but wanted to have a private goodbye with Meagan.

Anakin's face lit up and I could tell Meagan was trying not to laugh. "You mean it's just the two of us?"

I nodded. "You're flying too. This is your mission."

With a jump, he smiled at us, and nearly ran onboard. Once he was out of earshot, both Meagan and I started laughing.

"How long are you going to be gone?" She asked me as our laughter subsided.

I shrugged, slowly walking toward her. "A week or two."

She tried to hide it, but I could tell, despite her pleasure in Anakin's progress, was hurt that we were leaving without her. "Just be careful."

I nodded as I laced one of my hands through hers. "We'll be fine."

She sighed, laying her head on my chest for a moment or two before pulling back as the transport's engines starting roaring. "You'd better go before Anakin takes off."

I glanced to the ship, then back to her. "I'll see you when we return." I leaned down and kissed her forehead.

"Goodbye Obi-Wan." I could tell she was disappointed that I didn't really kiss her goodbye, but I wasn't going to do that out in the open. However, once alone, after our return, was a different story.

"Goodbye Meagan." She squeezed my hand before releasing it and then I turned and boarded the ship. Within minutes we had taken off, leaving the Temple behind.

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"What now?" Anakin turned around in his chair after he eased the ship into hyperspace.

"Now would be a good time to meditate, since once we are on planet, you will pretty much be on your own to find the right crystals."

He nodded, then sighed. "How will I know where they are or what they look like?"

I gazed at him for a moment or two before answering. "That's why you need to meditate. The Force will guide you Padawan and I won't be very far from you."

He sighed again, and left the room, determination written on his features.

It was a day later when Anakin came to me. "We need to land on the Southwest side, near the lake. There is a landing site not far from there where we can land."

I nodded, pleased that he discovered where he had to go. "Good Padawan, and when will we arrive?"

"Tomorrow afternoon." He said, then paused and smiled knowingly. "I was right wasn't I?"

I raised an eyebrow, curios. "Right about what?"

He rolled his eyes. "You and Meagan."

"Padawan, our relationship is not your concern right now." I scolded him. "You have a lightsaber to make."

I could tell he was upset about it, but somehow he sensed the change in me and in Meagan. "Can you tell me when we get back?"
Eventually he would need to be told, especially if Meagan and I pledged ourselves to each other. I wanted, no I needed her with me.

"Master?" Anakin's voice broke into my thoughts and the picture of Meagan immediately dissipated from my mind.

"Mmh?" I had completely forgotten his question for a split moment, but Anakin knew it.

"I was right." He grinned as I rose, playfully shooing him from the room.

He laughed boyishly and headed into the cockpit. I slowly followed, shaking my head, but knew Anakin brought vibrancy into my quiet reserve as I brought a calm into his presence.

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"That's where we are going." Anakin stated as he landed the ship easily by the lake. I could sense his confidence and determination. He was taking this extremely seriously and he was supposed to too.

I gave him a nod as he left the ship, taking just what he needed.

"Are you coming with me?" His voice wavered just a bit, but he quickly quieted his concern as he stopped at the edge of the gangplank.

"Anakin, making your own lightsaber is a part of a test of your skills and the determination of a Jedi. I can't help you there, but I won't be very far behind you."

He nodded and headed off the ship toward the lake. I slowly followed, watching him walk over the terrain. Since most of the Jedi went to the same places for the crystals, I well knew where they were located and how easily Anakin would find them and that there was no danger here. As he found more of them, the crystals would become harder to find and under dangerous circumstances no doubt.

I smiled, well pleased as Anakin put his breather on and dove into the lake, swimming to the island in the middle to retrieve them from some rocks found only in that lake. They were somehow created by the texture of the water washing against the rocks on the beach.

I settled down, sitting against a tree, meditating, thinking about Meagan and waited for my Padawan to return. It was later that evening when I felt Anakin approaching me.

I opened my eyes, and gazed at him, still wet, but pleased with himself. "I found them."

"Good." I told him, keeping from showing my pride in his accomplishments. "Why don't you tell me about it?"

Before and after we ate dinner, we talked about that day and where he thought we should go and why. The next day we left for another planet. This continued on for close to two weeks as we traveled to and fro. Each time and place, they did get harder to locate and Anakin's skills were well tested, but each time he did pass them and came back to me.

Though, not surprisingly, at one time, beginning of the end, he became stumped and headed back to the Temple to study some more. Which was right on schedule. Most Padawans, even the most talented ones, usually took a break at this point.

We arrived at the Temple late at night and both of us went to our quarters, and knowing I would contact Meagan in the morning, I easily fell into a deep sleep.

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**Meagan's point of view**

I was sitting at my desk one morning, writing some reports concerning the wrap up of the last batch of children that we found homes for, when Anakin and Obi-Wan showed up. "How did it go?"

Anakin smiled as he told me about the trip. "We still have a few more places to go, but I will start to make the lightsaber and finish it after finding the remaining crystals."

Obi-Wan and I exchanged quick glances, but I knew he was pleased as well. "That's good Anakin. Sometimes things we go through in life, don't happen overnight."

"I know." Anakin nodded then gave me a quick hug. "I've got to go to class."

"Come see me later." I told him as he took off. Then I turned to his Master. "So he is doing well?"

Obi-Wan nodded as settled down on the edge of my desk. "He did remarkably well, though this next part will be a challenge for him."

I smiled, extremely glad to see him again. "I'm glad to see you back."

"Me too." He leaned toward me. "What are you doing tonight?"

"Absolutely nothing." I told him, wanting to know if I had a date or not. "Why?"

"I'll pick you up." He rose to leave. "I have to report to the Council…"

"Where are we going?"

He grinned knowingly. "You'll see." With that he turned and left, leaving me thinking what we were doing that night.

It was that evening when he showed up at my door, and led me to the observation deck in the Temple. The walk was quiet, but I knew from my senses and experience that Obi-Wan would speak when he was ready.

When we arrived, there was a class of initiates to one side, so taking my hand he led me down the way to a quieter part. Gazing up, I was still surprised at the amount of stars despite the fact the planet was full of lights. "I still can't believe you can see so many."

Obi-Wan turned to me in surprise. "And you don't see this many on your home planet?"

I smiled. "Yes, we do, but the lights from our cities block the stars. To see this many, we had to go out of town. I remember as a kid, when Seth and I would visit our grandparents on their farm, and we would stretch out on a blanket outside to see how many shooting stars we could see. It sometimes became a game between us, to see who could see the most."

Obi-Wan smiled at me. "You miss him." It was a statement, not a question.

I glanced at him, wondering what he meant by that. "Yes, I miss my family and some friends. I just hope they aren't worried about me, especially my Mom. She became so dependent on me after my Dad died and Seth had his own family to worry about…." I felt my voice trail away as the tears fell.

My companion reached out and pulled me close. "I'm sorry, I shouldn't have brought it up."

I shook my head. "It's all right." He just held me for a few moments as I collected myself. "You know, my Dad is the one who taught me about the stars."

"Really?"

I nodded against his strong chest. "Yes and a lot of other things too."

"I wish I could have met him."

I smiled as I glanced up at him. "He would have liked you. You two are a lot alike. Both strong and dedicated to doing what's right, and never afraid to stand up for it. Both willing to do what it takes to help others. I still miss him."

"You will always miss him, but he will always be with you in what he has taught you. It's in your heart. I've never seen Qui-Gon since his death, but I hear his voice and feel the hand on my shoulder guiding me when I remember all that he taught me."

I remained silent, pondering his words and letting my gaze return to the twinkling stars in the heavens above. I felt comforted by his words, the sights of the beauty above us and the feel of his strong arms holding me close.

Finally, I looked back up at him to find him watching me with a gentle, tender look in his eyes. "Thank you."

"You never have to thank me, milady Meagan." He gently reached out and wound a long auburn curl around his finger.

I sighed, enjoying the touch as he let go of the single strand and buried his hand into the depths of my hair. Unconsciously, I slipped my own arms around his waist, snuggling closer to him. I felt more than heard his sharp intake of breath as he slowly lowered his head. I felt his warm breathe on my cheek. Our lips were only inches apart and all I wanted was his kiss.

I knew through the Force that he wanted it too, but I would let him make the first move.

"Once I kiss you, there is no turning back." He said so quietly I could barely hear him.

"Didn't we already cross that line back on Tigress?" I asked him, telling him I wasn't afraid of stepping into the unknown future.

His eyes met mine, reading my thoughts and feelings and before I could even think, his lips were pressing against mine.

Almost instantly his arms tightened around me, pulling me even closer against him as the kiss deepened, both of us expressing our love and passion for each other. It was a long time before we both pulled away, breathless.

Obi-Wan still held me close against him. I could feel the pounding of his heart and the rapid pace of his breathing, despite his efforts of trying to calm himself with the Force.

I closed my eyes, wanting to stay in his arms forever, knowing that we had indeed crossed a line on Tigress and tonight we ran as fast as we could from that line so we couldn't go back again. We had a lot to discuss.
It was minutes later when we heard the class leaving, that Obi-Wan and I stepped out of each other's arms. After the laughter and chatter of the children leaving faded away, Obi-Wan looked at me.

"We need to talk."

I nodded, his thoughts echoing my own. "What are we going to do?"

"We made a choice and we have no where else to go, but forward."

I raised my eyebrows at that one. "And where, may I ask, does that take us?" I knew I was putting our relationship on the line, but I had to know. My heart and entire future was put on the line and even why the Force brought me here.

Obi-Wan seemed not sure quite what to say for a moment, but then took a decisive step forward. He placed his hands on my cheeks. "I want to spend the rest of my life with you, but there is so much more to consider. I have my duties as a Jedi Knight, to the Order and especially toward Anakin."

I placed one of my hands on his own. "I knew a long time ago of your dedication to what your life work is about. I could never ask you to give up what you are destined to be, who you are, the man I love."

Obi-Wan didn't move as he gazed into my eyes, his own a deep color that was beyond description. "Meagan, that's what I love about you, the way you understand me and know me better than I know myself."

Hearing him admit his love for the first time brought tears to my eyes.

"I don't know when or how, but we will work this out." He let go of my face and placed his arms around my waist, pulling me close.

"So, what's the next step?" I asked as we continued to hold each other.

He didn't answer me right away, but was weighing his next words. "I know Anakin has been encouraging our relationship, but we should discuss this with him."

I nodded as he continued, knowing Anakin would be very much affected by our marriage.

"We also have to get the Council's approval." He paused for a second, sensing my sudden apprehension. "Though I think I can approach Master Yoda first and see what he suggests before we summon the entire board."

I glanced up at him. "What do you think they will say to this?"

He looked down at me lovingly for a long moment before continuing. "Honestly, I'm not sure what they will say since…."

"I'm from another galaxy." I completed for him. "And the fact you're training the 'chosen one.'"

"They will consider my Padawan and his training, along with my own duties as a Knight, just like they would if any other Knight wanting to marry."

"Then how come I'm sensing a but in here?"

"I think the thing that will be the most considered is what are the chances of you going back home."

We both remained quiet for a second before I finally spoke. "But how does that affect their approval?"

"Because if we were married for two years, let's just say, and you just up and vanished, how that would affect Anakin and I, especially in relation to using the Force."

I thought for a second or two before rephrasing his statement. "So, you think their main concern would be that if I went home, one or both of you, might go off the deep end, so to speak?"

He smiled slightly at the expression, but nodded his head.

I sighed, leaning into him. "But don't they know I was brought here for a reason and our relationship is one of them?"

His arms tightened around me. "They might. I know Master Yoda does like you very much and seems to since your purpose here."

"Well, I like him too." I smiled, glad that I had his approval, but it was the rest I wondered about. I pulled back to look up at him. "Why can't this be our decision and not theirs?"

"Meagan, you know that I've dedicated my life to being a Jedi and serving the Republic and its people." He paused as I nodded, then continued on. "And with that power and commitment comes responsibility, but that also makes me answer to the Jedi Council and the Government of the Republic."

I sighed, well knowing he was right, but not liking it though. "But when it comes right down to it, it's our hearts and lives that are affected."

"I know." He pulled me back against him. "Meagan, I can tell you right now there will be a lot of questions they will ask you."

"Like what? Like something to do with me going back home?"

He thought for a moment or two before nodding. "More than likely that's what they'll be asking me."

"And what would you tell them?" My voice was barely above a whisper.

"You already have my heart, Meagan, and always will. I would rather be married to you for one day, than spend a lifetime being friends to avoid being hurt if you go back home. No matter if we are married or not, if we are ever separated, it still would be extremely hard on both of us. And that's a chance I'm willing to take. The Force has brought us together, that much I'm sure of. It went to this much trouble of bringing you here, not only once, but twice and nearly dropping you in my lap at that, you're not going to leave anytime soon. And I'm not letting you go again, not when I can be with you."

I looked up at him, tears running down my cheeks, feeling his hope for us instill in my heart. I worked my mouth, trying to say something, but I just couldn't speak.

Obi-Wan gently wiped my tears away. "I had no idea I could actually make you speechless."

I laughed a little at his sarcasm, knowing I was one of the elected few that not only saw his dry humor, but most important, his heart. I reached up and placed my hand on his cheek and gently stroked his beard. "Obi-Wan, that was beautiful."

Obi-Wan shrugged slightly, but not taking his eyes away from mine. "I'm just glad you are in my life."

"Me too. I have to admit I miss my family and some places on Earth, but you are my home."

Obi-Wan smiled as leaned down again, placing his cheek against mine. I giggled, his beard scratching against my skin.

"Oh, Meagan, you are such a jewel."

I felt my face glow at his words as his lips covered mine once again.

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AN: Now that their relationship is coming to a closing point since they are together, we are trying to come up with a Star Wars/Earth wedding. Though we know Earth traditions, we need to come up with some Star Wars ones, so please if you have any ideas, let us know. Please keep reviewing, we love to hear your feedback, and ideas concerning this story, and where we could take it in the future.

As a side note, but much needed one, both of us are continuing to keep our thoughts and prayers with President Bush, other leaders, the troops of all countries involved and in their families. Hopefully, God willing this conflict will end as peacefully as it can and that Iraq will eventually be free from Sadam…