Disclaimers: Same as always. The only ones I own, thus far, are Nemesis Kenobi and Aidra Jinn-Kenobi. We all know who Star Wars really belongs to.
Notes: I know, I know. It's been a really long time. But the copy of part 12 I had ready to type mysteriously disappeared. And work has been pretty stressful too. It's hard to be creative when you're stressed. ** is still for Force speak and ~~ are still for character's thoughts
Feedback: If any of you are out there still that have been reading my story, and I hope you are, constructive criticism only please. Thanks.
Obi-Wan's Daughter: Part 12
"Hey, Nem! Dinner's ready."
"What?" Nemesis, who had been distracted by her thoughts, didn't hear what Luke had to say.
"I said dinner is ready." Luke repeated. "Are you alright?"
Nemesis smiled. "Of course I am. Now, lets go eat before whatever wonderful meal your aunt has fixed gets cold."
"Or before Uncle Owen eats it all." Luke added, laughing. Nemesis joined in his laughter as she followed him inside.
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After she had finished eating, Nemesis quickly, and politely, made up an excuse to go back home immediately. "I need to get home before it's dark."
Luke was obviously disappointed. "Why don't you stay here with us anymore?"
She shrugged. "I suppose Father thinks I'm old enough to stay home on my own now." For a brief moment Nemesis saw something flash across Luke's face. Jealousy? Hurt because she hardly ever came to see him anymore? She wasn't sure.
"It's good that he trusts you." Luke said, his voice betraying none of the emotions inside him.
~He's getting restless. Soon he's going to start asking questions about his father, wanting the truth. Or else, he'll want to leave this planet. Maybe both.~
"Yes, it is." Nemesis smiled. "And I wish I could stay, I really do, but my father needs me at home tonight."
"We understand, Dear." Beru said, smiling. "Come back whenever. You know you're always welcome.
"I know." Nemesis said as she hugged her aunt, then her uncle, and finally Luke. "I'll be back soon." Then, without a look behind her out of fear she'd see the same emotions and...longing in Luke's eyes, she left.
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~ First he taps into the Force, then he gets that look in his eyes.... He can't find out about his father. Not yet, maybe not ever.~ Nemesis sighed as she opened the door to the small yet cozy place she had always known as home.
"I'm home, Daddy." She called as she closed the door behind her. *Like you didn't know that.* she added with a smile. She leaned against the door and sighed.
"Yes, I knew." Obi-Wan said as he entered the room. "Just like I know something is wrong. What is it, Nem?"
Nemesis pushed herself away from the door and walked over to her father. "It's Luke." At her father's worried look she quickly shook her head. "No, he's okay. Mostly. It's just...he's tapped into the Force. I knew I sensed something when I arrived at the moisture farm tonight, and when Uncle Owen let me in Luke said he knew I was coming."
Obi-Wan nodded. "I see why you're concerned. Though I'm honestly surprised he hasn't tapped into it before now."
"He may have." Nemesis said shrugging. "Though I don't know why we wouldn't have noticed."
"We would have. I'm just concerned now that someone else may also notice."
"Like the Emperor and Vader." Nemesis sighed and sank into the nearest chair. "But they've never paid much attention to Tatooine before."
"Which is exactly why you're still safe. This, however, may give them just the excuse they need to explore this planet further."
Nemesis shook her head. "This isn't what will bring them here." She said suddenly. "We have at least two more years...maybe more."
Obi-Wan nodded, deciding not to question what his daughter had said. "So, did you and Luke have the chance to talk?"
Nemesis nodded. "He said I've been away too much lately..."
"Well, you haven't seen him for a long time, yes, but you were training, and keeping track of things here."
"I know, Daddy, but I can't tell him that. You promised Uncle Owen and I promised you." She shook her head. "He won't know until he's meant to know. And if that means we cant..."
Obi-Wan sighed. "For now, that's probably best. If it's meant to be then it will be."
Nemesis nodded. "I know, Daddy." She sighed. "And, if we only have two more years to prepare then..."
"We need every second to prepare." Her father agreed. "Go to bed, Nem. We'll begin tomorrow."
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Ok, next part is coming soon. I really mean it this time. Promise
Notes: I know, I know. It's been a really long time. But the copy of part 12 I had ready to type mysteriously disappeared. And work has been pretty stressful too. It's hard to be creative when you're stressed. ** is still for Force speak and ~~ are still for character's thoughts
Feedback: If any of you are out there still that have been reading my story, and I hope you are, constructive criticism only please. Thanks.
Obi-Wan's Daughter: Part 12
"Hey, Nem! Dinner's ready."
"What?" Nemesis, who had been distracted by her thoughts, didn't hear what Luke had to say.
"I said dinner is ready." Luke repeated. "Are you alright?"
Nemesis smiled. "Of course I am. Now, lets go eat before whatever wonderful meal your aunt has fixed gets cold."
"Or before Uncle Owen eats it all." Luke added, laughing. Nemesis joined in his laughter as she followed him inside.
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After she had finished eating, Nemesis quickly, and politely, made up an excuse to go back home immediately. "I need to get home before it's dark."
Luke was obviously disappointed. "Why don't you stay here with us anymore?"
She shrugged. "I suppose Father thinks I'm old enough to stay home on my own now." For a brief moment Nemesis saw something flash across Luke's face. Jealousy? Hurt because she hardly ever came to see him anymore? She wasn't sure.
"It's good that he trusts you." Luke said, his voice betraying none of the emotions inside him.
~He's getting restless. Soon he's going to start asking questions about his father, wanting the truth. Or else, he'll want to leave this planet. Maybe both.~
"Yes, it is." Nemesis smiled. "And I wish I could stay, I really do, but my father needs me at home tonight."
"We understand, Dear." Beru said, smiling. "Come back whenever. You know you're always welcome.
"I know." Nemesis said as she hugged her aunt, then her uncle, and finally Luke. "I'll be back soon." Then, without a look behind her out of fear she'd see the same emotions and...longing in Luke's eyes, she left.
*****
~ First he taps into the Force, then he gets that look in his eyes.... He can't find out about his father. Not yet, maybe not ever.~ Nemesis sighed as she opened the door to the small yet cozy place she had always known as home.
"I'm home, Daddy." She called as she closed the door behind her. *Like you didn't know that.* she added with a smile. She leaned against the door and sighed.
"Yes, I knew." Obi-Wan said as he entered the room. "Just like I know something is wrong. What is it, Nem?"
Nemesis pushed herself away from the door and walked over to her father. "It's Luke." At her father's worried look she quickly shook her head. "No, he's okay. Mostly. It's just...he's tapped into the Force. I knew I sensed something when I arrived at the moisture farm tonight, and when Uncle Owen let me in Luke said he knew I was coming."
Obi-Wan nodded. "I see why you're concerned. Though I'm honestly surprised he hasn't tapped into it before now."
"He may have." Nemesis said shrugging. "Though I don't know why we wouldn't have noticed."
"We would have. I'm just concerned now that someone else may also notice."
"Like the Emperor and Vader." Nemesis sighed and sank into the nearest chair. "But they've never paid much attention to Tatooine before."
"Which is exactly why you're still safe. This, however, may give them just the excuse they need to explore this planet further."
Nemesis shook her head. "This isn't what will bring them here." She said suddenly. "We have at least two more years...maybe more."
Obi-Wan nodded, deciding not to question what his daughter had said. "So, did you and Luke have the chance to talk?"
Nemesis nodded. "He said I've been away too much lately..."
"Well, you haven't seen him for a long time, yes, but you were training, and keeping track of things here."
"I know, Daddy, but I can't tell him that. You promised Uncle Owen and I promised you." She shook her head. "He won't know until he's meant to know. And if that means we cant..."
Obi-Wan sighed. "For now, that's probably best. If it's meant to be then it will be."
Nemesis nodded. "I know, Daddy." She sighed. "And, if we only have two more years to prepare then..."
"We need every second to prepare." Her father agreed. "Go to bed, Nem. We'll begin tomorrow."
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Ok, next part is coming soon. I really mean it this time. Promise