Disclaimer: Same as always. I own Nemesis Kenobi and Aidra Jinn-Kenobi. That's it. Everything and everyone else belongs to you know who.
Notes: Okay, intermission is over. Time for more of the show. As previously mentioned I know the story line and quotes and actions by original Star Wars characters are different. It is AU, after all.
Words in ~~ represent character thought, words in ** represent force speech. And just to keep from repeating phrases like "Chewbacca growled" and Chewbacca roared" words in // represent Chewbacca speaking.
Feedback: Thank you to all of those who are reviewing. For those of you who are curious, you'll just have to wait and see if Han falls for Nem or if she pairs up with Luke. Mwahaha! Please continue with the reviews and remember, constructive criticism only. If you have to criticize anyway. So, on with chapter 22
Obi-Wan's Daughter: Part 22
"What is that thing?" Han asked. He was attempting to pilot the Falcon away from the approaching "moon." He frowned, quickly realizing his attempts were futile.
"That's the Death Star?" Luke asked.
"The what?" Han asked. He turned to Obi-Wan. "What aren't you telling me, Old Man?"
Obi-Wan shook his head and smiled. "I believe when we started on this journey we agreed on no questions." He said calmly. "However, given the turn of events I feel it is necessary for you to be informed of the details."
Nemesis chewed on her lip. "Can that wait? Once we're inside the Death Star that information will be useless."
Han nodded. "Yeah, you're right, Nem. We don't really want to be caught and interrogated." He smirked. "Being a smuggler does have its advantages. Follow me."
Han and Chewbacca led the way to the part of the ship Obi-Wan had been training Luke. "Here we are. They'll never find us back here." Han grinned.
"Wait a minute." Luke shook his head. "This part of the ship is wide open and clearly visible from the ramp and the cockpit. How is this going to…"
"Easy Kid." Han shook his head. "Chewie, would you show the Kid?"
Chewbacca growled something that Nemesis translated as "If you insist," as he lifted the plate in the floor. Hidden below was an open area Han used during his smuggling runs. The area was also perfect for them to hide in.
"Wow." Luke said, shaking his head.
"Appearances, Luke." Nemesis smirked. "How many times do I have to tell you?"
"Yeah. Sorry Nem." Luke grinned. "I guess I get my stubbornness from Uncle Owen.
"Come on." Han said, a bit impatiently. "Get in here." With a few complaints from Threepio, which were silenced by Artoo's beeps and whistles, the small group slipped inside the hidden compartment.
*Daddy…*
*Nem, I know what you have seen. If it is my time, then this is inevitable. I must face Vader. And you must continue to train Luke.*
*But…I can't…*
*Nemie, Sweetheart, you're my daughter and I love you. You can do this. You can do anything*
~No…not without you.~ She shook her head, determined to keep her father from the fate she had seen. She would not allow Vader to take her only family from her. Vader already took her mother. He would not take her father as well.
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The time they spent cramped in Han's secret storage area felt like an eternity to Luke. He looked around at his companions, barely able to see them in the dim light. Han's expression was tense, as if he were ready to spring into action. He couldn't read Chewbacca's expression; he'd never really been around wookies before. The droids…well, they really had no expression to begin with. He was just thankful that Threepio was silent for a change.
What really amazed him was how calm Nemesis and Obi-Wan seemed. Luke watched them curiously. They weren't showing any hints of emotion at all. ~Some Jedi skill? I'll ask Nem later, if we get out of this.~
Finally Luke's eternity ended when the sound of footsteps above them could be heard. Luke unconsciously held his breath as the footsteps passed over the plate keeping them hidden. Nemesis put her hand on his arm and smiled at him. Luke nodded, feeling a bit calmer.
They listened as one of the Troopers above them said something about the ship being deserted. Han looked at Nemesis and smirked. She nodded and smiled. Han's plan had saved them, for now. Now the tricky part was getting to the princess, getting her back to the ship, then getting away from the Death Star.
"I'll deactivate the tractor beam." Obi-Wan whispered. "Nemesis, I want you Han and Luke to find the Princess."
"Daddy, I'm not leaving you alone. I…"
"Nemie, I need you to do this. They'll need your skills." He looked at his daughter. "You know this is the will of the force."
Nemesis nodded, suddenly unable to speak. Han lifted the plate and slipped it to the side as silently as he could. Han climbed out, followed by Luke. Nemesis looked over her shoulder at her father before she followed Luke. Obi-Wan remained a few moments longer, whispering something to the droids and Chewbacca. Nemesis arched an eyebrow, wondering what her father had told them. She shook her head and walked toward the ramp.
Luke and Han had already dealt with the troopers guarding the Falcon. Luke grinned at her, holding one of the trooper's helmets. "Think this stuff will fit us?"
Nemesis crinkled up her nose. "If you think I'm wearing one of those, forget it." Chewbacca growled behind her. She turned and smirked at him. "I'm glad you think this is funny. I don't suppose you'd be very comfortable in one of those either, now would you?" Chewbacca growled again "I didn't think so."
Han looked at Nemesis. "I don't know many people who can understand a wookie."
Nemesis shrugged. "When you grow up on Tatooine all you really have to do is learn."
Han nodded. "Anyway, Kid. What's your plan?"
Luke shrugged. "We disguise ourselves as troopers and find the princess." He held out a pair of binders. "Here, Chewie, put these on." Chewbacca growled, moving away from Luke.
"He's not too happy about that idea, Kid." Han said. "Though I have an idea of what you're trying to do."
"Not too happy is an understatement." Nemesis smirked. "Chewbacca, what did my father ask you to do?"
The wookie looked at her. /He asked me to take the droids into the control center incase you needed help. He also asked me to keep you safe. /
Nemesis shook her head. "My father." She sighed. "I do agree, however, that we could use your help in that control center. Someone is going to have to unlock the cell the princess is in."
"Pardon me, Miss Kenobi." Threepio said. "But Artoo is very useful when it comes to slicing into a computer." Artoo beeped enthusiastically, confirming what the golden droid had said.
/I feel the droids can handle that. I would much rather be where I can fight beside Han Solo as my lifedebt requires. I also have a promise to keep to your father. /
"What are you doing making promises to someone you hardly know?" Han demanded. "You hardly know them."
/The old Jedi was very persuasive. He insisted that Nemesis' talents would be needed to keep the rest of us safe. Therefor, by protecting her I protect you, as my lifedebt requires. /
Nemesis sighed. "If you do come with us it would be difficult to explain why there is a wookie with us. And I still refuse to wear one of those uniforms."
"She's right, Chewie. A wookie may bring unwanted attention." Han shrugged. "It may be best if you stay here in that control center. Besides, you'll be closer to the Falcon. Someone needs to watch her."
/Very well. / Chewbacca reluctantly agreed. /I will stay here. But I will not hesitate to come to your side if I am needed. /
"Yeah, yeah." Han shook his head. "Be careful.
/You be careful as well. All of you. /
Nemesis nodded. "We will." She glanced at Luke. "Now, you two get in that armor and we'll go ahead with Luke's plan. Only we'll use me instead of Chewbacca."
"I don't like that idea, Nemesis." Obi-Wan said as he approached the group.
"And I don't like the idea of you going off alone." Nemesis replied calmly. "But we must do what has to be done." She held out her wrists and Luke placed the binders on them.
Obi-Wan nodded. "May the Force be with you."
"And with you, Daddy."
The group parted, each focused on their separate missions. Nemesis frowned as she walked between Han and Luke. She would save her father. After all, her visions were of what could be, not what would be. She would save him.
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A/N Okay, we'll pause there for a moment to reflect. Next time we'll discover what happens when Han and Luke meet the beautiful Princess Leia. Will Nemesis be forgotten? Stay tuned! J
Notes: Okay, intermission is over. Time for more of the show. As previously mentioned I know the story line and quotes and actions by original Star Wars characters are different. It is AU, after all.
Words in ~~ represent character thought, words in ** represent force speech. And just to keep from repeating phrases like "Chewbacca growled" and Chewbacca roared" words in // represent Chewbacca speaking.
Feedback: Thank you to all of those who are reviewing. For those of you who are curious, you'll just have to wait and see if Han falls for Nem or if she pairs up with Luke. Mwahaha! Please continue with the reviews and remember, constructive criticism only. If you have to criticize anyway. So, on with chapter 22
Obi-Wan's Daughter: Part 22
"What is that thing?" Han asked. He was attempting to pilot the Falcon away from the approaching "moon." He frowned, quickly realizing his attempts were futile.
"That's the Death Star?" Luke asked.
"The what?" Han asked. He turned to Obi-Wan. "What aren't you telling me, Old Man?"
Obi-Wan shook his head and smiled. "I believe when we started on this journey we agreed on no questions." He said calmly. "However, given the turn of events I feel it is necessary for you to be informed of the details."
Nemesis chewed on her lip. "Can that wait? Once we're inside the Death Star that information will be useless."
Han nodded. "Yeah, you're right, Nem. We don't really want to be caught and interrogated." He smirked. "Being a smuggler does have its advantages. Follow me."
Han and Chewbacca led the way to the part of the ship Obi-Wan had been training Luke. "Here we are. They'll never find us back here." Han grinned.
"Wait a minute." Luke shook his head. "This part of the ship is wide open and clearly visible from the ramp and the cockpit. How is this going to…"
"Easy Kid." Han shook his head. "Chewie, would you show the Kid?"
Chewbacca growled something that Nemesis translated as "If you insist," as he lifted the plate in the floor. Hidden below was an open area Han used during his smuggling runs. The area was also perfect for them to hide in.
"Wow." Luke said, shaking his head.
"Appearances, Luke." Nemesis smirked. "How many times do I have to tell you?"
"Yeah. Sorry Nem." Luke grinned. "I guess I get my stubbornness from Uncle Owen.
"Come on." Han said, a bit impatiently. "Get in here." With a few complaints from Threepio, which were silenced by Artoo's beeps and whistles, the small group slipped inside the hidden compartment.
*Daddy…*
*Nem, I know what you have seen. If it is my time, then this is inevitable. I must face Vader. And you must continue to train Luke.*
*But…I can't…*
*Nemie, Sweetheart, you're my daughter and I love you. You can do this. You can do anything*
~No…not without you.~ She shook her head, determined to keep her father from the fate she had seen. She would not allow Vader to take her only family from her. Vader already took her mother. He would not take her father as well.
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The time they spent cramped in Han's secret storage area felt like an eternity to Luke. He looked around at his companions, barely able to see them in the dim light. Han's expression was tense, as if he were ready to spring into action. He couldn't read Chewbacca's expression; he'd never really been around wookies before. The droids…well, they really had no expression to begin with. He was just thankful that Threepio was silent for a change.
What really amazed him was how calm Nemesis and Obi-Wan seemed. Luke watched them curiously. They weren't showing any hints of emotion at all. ~Some Jedi skill? I'll ask Nem later, if we get out of this.~
Finally Luke's eternity ended when the sound of footsteps above them could be heard. Luke unconsciously held his breath as the footsteps passed over the plate keeping them hidden. Nemesis put her hand on his arm and smiled at him. Luke nodded, feeling a bit calmer.
They listened as one of the Troopers above them said something about the ship being deserted. Han looked at Nemesis and smirked. She nodded and smiled. Han's plan had saved them, for now. Now the tricky part was getting to the princess, getting her back to the ship, then getting away from the Death Star.
"I'll deactivate the tractor beam." Obi-Wan whispered. "Nemesis, I want you Han and Luke to find the Princess."
"Daddy, I'm not leaving you alone. I…"
"Nemie, I need you to do this. They'll need your skills." He looked at his daughter. "You know this is the will of the force."
Nemesis nodded, suddenly unable to speak. Han lifted the plate and slipped it to the side as silently as he could. Han climbed out, followed by Luke. Nemesis looked over her shoulder at her father before she followed Luke. Obi-Wan remained a few moments longer, whispering something to the droids and Chewbacca. Nemesis arched an eyebrow, wondering what her father had told them. She shook her head and walked toward the ramp.
Luke and Han had already dealt with the troopers guarding the Falcon. Luke grinned at her, holding one of the trooper's helmets. "Think this stuff will fit us?"
Nemesis crinkled up her nose. "If you think I'm wearing one of those, forget it." Chewbacca growled behind her. She turned and smirked at him. "I'm glad you think this is funny. I don't suppose you'd be very comfortable in one of those either, now would you?" Chewbacca growled again "I didn't think so."
Han looked at Nemesis. "I don't know many people who can understand a wookie."
Nemesis shrugged. "When you grow up on Tatooine all you really have to do is learn."
Han nodded. "Anyway, Kid. What's your plan?"
Luke shrugged. "We disguise ourselves as troopers and find the princess." He held out a pair of binders. "Here, Chewie, put these on." Chewbacca growled, moving away from Luke.
"He's not too happy about that idea, Kid." Han said. "Though I have an idea of what you're trying to do."
"Not too happy is an understatement." Nemesis smirked. "Chewbacca, what did my father ask you to do?"
The wookie looked at her. /He asked me to take the droids into the control center incase you needed help. He also asked me to keep you safe. /
Nemesis shook her head. "My father." She sighed. "I do agree, however, that we could use your help in that control center. Someone is going to have to unlock the cell the princess is in."
"Pardon me, Miss Kenobi." Threepio said. "But Artoo is very useful when it comes to slicing into a computer." Artoo beeped enthusiastically, confirming what the golden droid had said.
/I feel the droids can handle that. I would much rather be where I can fight beside Han Solo as my lifedebt requires. I also have a promise to keep to your father. /
"What are you doing making promises to someone you hardly know?" Han demanded. "You hardly know them."
/The old Jedi was very persuasive. He insisted that Nemesis' talents would be needed to keep the rest of us safe. Therefor, by protecting her I protect you, as my lifedebt requires. /
Nemesis sighed. "If you do come with us it would be difficult to explain why there is a wookie with us. And I still refuse to wear one of those uniforms."
"She's right, Chewie. A wookie may bring unwanted attention." Han shrugged. "It may be best if you stay here in that control center. Besides, you'll be closer to the Falcon. Someone needs to watch her."
/Very well. / Chewbacca reluctantly agreed. /I will stay here. But I will not hesitate to come to your side if I am needed. /
"Yeah, yeah." Han shook his head. "Be careful.
/You be careful as well. All of you. /
Nemesis nodded. "We will." She glanced at Luke. "Now, you two get in that armor and we'll go ahead with Luke's plan. Only we'll use me instead of Chewbacca."
"I don't like that idea, Nemesis." Obi-Wan said as he approached the group.
"And I don't like the idea of you going off alone." Nemesis replied calmly. "But we must do what has to be done." She held out her wrists and Luke placed the binders on them.
Obi-Wan nodded. "May the Force be with you."
"And with you, Daddy."
The group parted, each focused on their separate missions. Nemesis frowned as she walked between Han and Luke. She would save her father. After all, her visions were of what could be, not what would be. She would save him.
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A/N Okay, we'll pause there for a moment to reflect. Next time we'll discover what happens when Han and Luke meet the beautiful Princess Leia. Will Nemesis be forgotten? Stay tuned! J