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: Alright, here we go again. Words in ~~ represent character thought, words in ** represent force speech, and 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 23
Obi-Wan's Daughter: Part 23
"What are you doing back here?" The trooper demanded, raising his blaster. "You are not authorized."
"Prisoner transfer." Han said. Nemesis glared at the troopers holding her arms, putting on a show for the one who had stopped them.
"My records don't indicate anything about a prisoner transfer." The trooper said after a few moments.
Nemesis sighed. "This transfer is authorized." She waved her hand slightly, no one but her father would have noted the subtle movement.
"This transfer is authorized." The trooper repeated tonelessly.
"You will open the door for us."
"I will open the door for you."
"We can carry on with our business.
"Carry on with your business." The trooper opened the door.
"How did you do that?" Han whispered.
"The force."
"Ah." Han said, shaking his head.
"Don't believe me, do you?" Nemesis asked. She held up her wrists and Han watched as the binders fell free. "You'll come around."
"Whatever you say, Nem." He shook his head. "Which cell is hers, anyway?"
"This one." Nemesis said, stopping in front of one of the many locked cells. "Let's just hope that Artoo was able to slice into the system." She hit the button outside the door and smirked as it hissed open. ~I knew that little droid could do it.~
Luke stepped in first. He stopped and stared at the young woman lying on the bunk. She looked so tired. But she was so beautiful. Han stood behind Luke, obviously just as awestruck as he was. Nemesis sighed.
Leia glared at the two figures in the doorway, unable to see Nemesis. "What do you want now?" She snapped. "And aren't you a bit short to be a storm trooper?"
Luke removed his helmet. "I'm Luke Skywalker. I came with Ben Kenobi. We're here to rescue you."
Leia stood. "Ben Kenobi? Ben Kenobi is here with you?" She looked at Han, hoping the other trooper was the legendary general her foster father had told her about.
Han removed his helmet. "Sorry, Sweetheart. I'm not the old man, but I am here with the Kid. Oh, and Nemesis." He stepped aside so Leia could finally see the other person with them.
"Obi-Wan Kenobi is my father." Nemesis explained. "But we must hurry. It won't take them long to realize your cell has been opened. And my father is on his way to disable the tractor beam. We have a very narrow window of opportunity here."
"Right." Leia said, stepping between Han and Luke. "When we're out of here you'll have to tell me what it's like to be General Kenobi's daughter."
Leia led the way out of the cell. Luke glanced at Nemesis and smiled. "Isn't she great?
Nemesis sighed. "Her hair looks like Aunt Beru's cinnamon buns." She frowned. "Concentrate on getting out of here for now. Staying alive seems like a really good idea."
Han nodded. "Better listen to her Kid. We've got trouble coming." Han was right, once they turned the corner they came face to face with a group of troopers.
"Oh great." Han shook his head. He and Luke returned fire. " Nem, cant you just mind-wammy them or whatever?"
"Mind wammy?" Nemesis shook her head. "Even if that were what it was called, there's too many of them." She pulled her saber from her belt, grateful that her cloak had hidden it from the other troopers they passed. She ignited it, deflecting some of the bolts back at the troopers.
"Great, just great." Han grumbled. "We're trapped here."
"Not if we can deplete the number of troopers." Nemesis said, taking a few steps forward.
Han grinned. "I think that can be arranged."
Nemesis continued deflecting bolts as Han and Luke fired some of their own. She watched the troopers fall one by one, waiting until she felt the numbers were few enough. "Can you two keep them distracted for a few seconds?" She glanced at Han.
He nodded. "Sure." Nemesis closed her eyes, reaching out to tap into the force. She concentrated on the troopers who remained. After several seconds, they stopped firing and lowered their weapons.
"That's it, they're dead." One of the troopers said.
"We'll go inform Lord Vader. Someone can be sent to dispose of the bodies." Another said.
"It's too bad about that princess. And the other girl, I don't know who she was. But it's too bad."
Han, Luke and Leia watched the troopers turn and leave. Nemesis waited a few moments longer before opening her eyes. "There." She said, her voice shaking slightly. "That group will think we're dead. We may want to get going before they send the clean up crew, though."
"That was amazing." Leia said. "Jedi?"
Nemesis nodded. "Yeah." She smiled.
"Alright." Han said. "Maybe superstitions and ancient religion are the wrong words."
"I knew you'd come around." Nemesis said, taking a few steps forward. Her knees were shaking.
"Easy there." Han said, stepping beside her to steady her. "You okay?"
"I've never had to use so much energy." She shrugged. "I'll be fine."
Luke was glaring at the back of Han's head. What did that space pirate think he was doing? Nemesis was…well, she just wasn't for Han. "Can we get going now?"
Leia stood beside Luke, noting the expression on his face. She smiled slightly to herself. ~Poor girl. She probably has no idea. Or maybe she does.~ "I'd like to get going too."
Luke turned his attention to Leia, suddenly forgetting his anger at Han. "Of course. Let's go."
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Nemesis wasn't even sure how it had happened. She had been separated from Luke, Han and Leia. "Just great." She muttered to herself. She fought her way through the corridors of the Death Star, making her way back to the hanger. "We just had to run into more troopers on the way. What, does this place have to be crawling with them?"
*Nemesis, the tractor beam has been disabled, but Vader is aware of my presence here.*
*I'm sure he's picked up on mine as well, Daddy.*
*I'm not sure. I'm on my way back to the hanger. Have you found Leia?*
*Yes, though we were separated. She's with Luke and Han is on his own somewhere.*
*You're on your own? Nemesis."
*I'm almost back to the hanger, Daddy. I'm fine.*
*Alright. I'll see you soon.*
~Just a few more steps~ Nemesis turned the corner and cursed under her breath. The hanger was filled with Troopers. ~Well, I guess they figured out how we got here.~ She looked around. Han was crouching behind some crates to her left. Luke and Leia were just inside the entryway across from her. She managed to catch Han's eye. He raised his blaster and she ignited her saber. They nodded at each other, ready to attack, until he walked in.
Nemesis watched Vader enter, her eyes wide. ~That's him…~
"I want them found." Vader said. "They are not to leave. I want the Princess and this other young woman I've heard about brought to me alive."
Nemesis bit her lip. ~It's a good thing I've learned how to cloak my presence.~ She moved away from the wall. She ignored the look Han gave her, someone had to confront Vader.
"My old student." Nemesis paled at the sound of her father's voice.
"Obi-Wan Kenobi. You were a fool to come here."
"We shall see." *Nemesis, get the others on the ship. Leave me and go!*
*I will not leave you behind!* She sighed. *But I'll get the others to the ship*
It was suddenly clear that the troopers around the hanger had taken a great interest in the battle between Obi-Wan and Vader. They moved away from their posts, seeking a better view. Nemesis nodded at Han. He moved over to the control center making sure that Chewbacca and the droids got back to the ship as well.
Luke and Leia were also aware of their chance to make it to the Falcon. Leia followed the droids up the ramp, but Luke stopped. He watched the battle, fascinated. He frowned, wondering why Obi-Wan wasn't putting forth much effort. ~If he isn't careful he'll…~ His eyes widened as Obi-Wan took a step back, leaving himself open for attack. He wasn't going to defend himself. Vader brought his red blade down to finish the task. Luke yelled, begging Obi-Wan to do something.
Vader was unable to destroy his old teacher. His saber was met with a turquoise blade. "Not today, Vader." Nemesis said, standing between the Sith and her father. "I won't let you take him from me like you took my mother!"
"Nemesis Kenobi." Vader stood still, simply staring at her. "The Emperor has been looking forward to meeting you for years. Come with me and I will let your foolish father live."
"I will never go with you, Vader." She glanced at the ship noting Han and Luke watching her.
Han nodded, knowing what she wanted them to do. "Let's go get that crazy old man on this ship, Kid. Chewie! Get us ready to go!" He and Luke ran down the ramp. The troopers were now focused on the battle between Nemesis and Vader. They didn't notice Han and Luke practically dragging the protesting Obi-Wan back to the Falcon.
"I will not kill you, Nemesis." Vader said. "My Emperor would be most displeased with me if I were to let you die. You have no idea of your potential, Nemesis. Your power in the Force hasn't been fully tapped. You must come with me. It is your destiny."
"I already have a destiny, thank you." Nemesis smiled. "And it isn't with you or your Emperor, so sorry to disappoint you."
Vader paused. "You remind me of your mother. But you have the stubbornness of your father. Do not be a fool, Nemesis. The Emperor will only be patient so long before he chooses to destroy you."
"I do not fear the Emperor, Vader." She glanced behind her. The Falcon was ready for takeoff. "And I do not fear you!" She brought her blade up to attack Vader, hoping to catch him off guard and make her escape. Vader met her blade with his own, but he refused to attack. At this point it would be certain death for him if any harm came to the young woman before him. She was what the Emperor wanted, and he wanted her unharmed.
Somehow Nemesis knew Vader would not attack her. She brought her saber up again, slashing at his waist. When he moved back to block the blow Nemesis used the force to push him back further. Taking full advantage of the opportunity, she turned and ran to the ramp of the Falcon.
"Go! Now!" She said breathlessly as she ran up the ramp.
"You got it, Sweetheart." Han said, yelling for Chewie to raise the ramp and get them out of here."
Nemesis sighed, too exhausted to even notice what Han had called her.
"Are you alright?" Leia asked.
Nemesis nodded. "I'm tired, but I'll be ok."
Obi-Wan sighed. "Nemesis Kenobi, you are as stubborn as I am."
"I couldn't let him…I just couldn't."
Obi-Wan nodded. "I know, Nemie." He hugged his daughter. "Get some rest, Princess."
"Yeah, get some rest, Nem." Luke said. "I think you deserve it."
"You can use my cabin, Sweethea…Nem." Han smiled.
"Okay." Nemesis smiled. "Only since you all insist." She walked to Han's small cabin. As she sat on the edge of the bunk she could hear Han and Leia arguing over something. She smiled. ~There's a cute couple.~ She yawned as she stretched out on the bunk. ~This is going to become very interesting.~
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A/N: I'm not really sure where I want to go from here. I don't know if I want to continue with following the story line of the movies or if I want to have Nemesis go of on her own adventure. I'll figure it out, though. J
Notes: Alright, here we go again. Words in ~~ represent character thought, words in ** represent force speech, and 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 23
Obi-Wan's Daughter: Part 23
"What are you doing back here?" The trooper demanded, raising his blaster. "You are not authorized."
"Prisoner transfer." Han said. Nemesis glared at the troopers holding her arms, putting on a show for the one who had stopped them.
"My records don't indicate anything about a prisoner transfer." The trooper said after a few moments.
Nemesis sighed. "This transfer is authorized." She waved her hand slightly, no one but her father would have noted the subtle movement.
"This transfer is authorized." The trooper repeated tonelessly.
"You will open the door for us."
"I will open the door for you."
"We can carry on with our business.
"Carry on with your business." The trooper opened the door.
"How did you do that?" Han whispered.
"The force."
"Ah." Han said, shaking his head.
"Don't believe me, do you?" Nemesis asked. She held up her wrists and Han watched as the binders fell free. "You'll come around."
"Whatever you say, Nem." He shook his head. "Which cell is hers, anyway?"
"This one." Nemesis said, stopping in front of one of the many locked cells. "Let's just hope that Artoo was able to slice into the system." She hit the button outside the door and smirked as it hissed open. ~I knew that little droid could do it.~
Luke stepped in first. He stopped and stared at the young woman lying on the bunk. She looked so tired. But she was so beautiful. Han stood behind Luke, obviously just as awestruck as he was. Nemesis sighed.
Leia glared at the two figures in the doorway, unable to see Nemesis. "What do you want now?" She snapped. "And aren't you a bit short to be a storm trooper?"
Luke removed his helmet. "I'm Luke Skywalker. I came with Ben Kenobi. We're here to rescue you."
Leia stood. "Ben Kenobi? Ben Kenobi is here with you?" She looked at Han, hoping the other trooper was the legendary general her foster father had told her about.
Han removed his helmet. "Sorry, Sweetheart. I'm not the old man, but I am here with the Kid. Oh, and Nemesis." He stepped aside so Leia could finally see the other person with them.
"Obi-Wan Kenobi is my father." Nemesis explained. "But we must hurry. It won't take them long to realize your cell has been opened. And my father is on his way to disable the tractor beam. We have a very narrow window of opportunity here."
"Right." Leia said, stepping between Han and Luke. "When we're out of here you'll have to tell me what it's like to be General Kenobi's daughter."
Leia led the way out of the cell. Luke glanced at Nemesis and smiled. "Isn't she great?
Nemesis sighed. "Her hair looks like Aunt Beru's cinnamon buns." She frowned. "Concentrate on getting out of here for now. Staying alive seems like a really good idea."
Han nodded. "Better listen to her Kid. We've got trouble coming." Han was right, once they turned the corner they came face to face with a group of troopers.
"Oh great." Han shook his head. He and Luke returned fire. " Nem, cant you just mind-wammy them or whatever?"
"Mind wammy?" Nemesis shook her head. "Even if that were what it was called, there's too many of them." She pulled her saber from her belt, grateful that her cloak had hidden it from the other troopers they passed. She ignited it, deflecting some of the bolts back at the troopers.
"Great, just great." Han grumbled. "We're trapped here."
"Not if we can deplete the number of troopers." Nemesis said, taking a few steps forward.
Han grinned. "I think that can be arranged."
Nemesis continued deflecting bolts as Han and Luke fired some of their own. She watched the troopers fall one by one, waiting until she felt the numbers were few enough. "Can you two keep them distracted for a few seconds?" She glanced at Han.
He nodded. "Sure." Nemesis closed her eyes, reaching out to tap into the force. She concentrated on the troopers who remained. After several seconds, they stopped firing and lowered their weapons.
"That's it, they're dead." One of the troopers said.
"We'll go inform Lord Vader. Someone can be sent to dispose of the bodies." Another said.
"It's too bad about that princess. And the other girl, I don't know who she was. But it's too bad."
Han, Luke and Leia watched the troopers turn and leave. Nemesis waited a few moments longer before opening her eyes. "There." She said, her voice shaking slightly. "That group will think we're dead. We may want to get going before they send the clean up crew, though."
"That was amazing." Leia said. "Jedi?"
Nemesis nodded. "Yeah." She smiled.
"Alright." Han said. "Maybe superstitions and ancient religion are the wrong words."
"I knew you'd come around." Nemesis said, taking a few steps forward. Her knees were shaking.
"Easy there." Han said, stepping beside her to steady her. "You okay?"
"I've never had to use so much energy." She shrugged. "I'll be fine."
Luke was glaring at the back of Han's head. What did that space pirate think he was doing? Nemesis was…well, she just wasn't for Han. "Can we get going now?"
Leia stood beside Luke, noting the expression on his face. She smiled slightly to herself. ~Poor girl. She probably has no idea. Or maybe she does.~ "I'd like to get going too."
Luke turned his attention to Leia, suddenly forgetting his anger at Han. "Of course. Let's go."
*****
Nemesis wasn't even sure how it had happened. She had been separated from Luke, Han and Leia. "Just great." She muttered to herself. She fought her way through the corridors of the Death Star, making her way back to the hanger. "We just had to run into more troopers on the way. What, does this place have to be crawling with them?"
*Nemesis, the tractor beam has been disabled, but Vader is aware of my presence here.*
*I'm sure he's picked up on mine as well, Daddy.*
*I'm not sure. I'm on my way back to the hanger. Have you found Leia?*
*Yes, though we were separated. She's with Luke and Han is on his own somewhere.*
*You're on your own? Nemesis."
*I'm almost back to the hanger, Daddy. I'm fine.*
*Alright. I'll see you soon.*
~Just a few more steps~ Nemesis turned the corner and cursed under her breath. The hanger was filled with Troopers. ~Well, I guess they figured out how we got here.~ She looked around. Han was crouching behind some crates to her left. Luke and Leia were just inside the entryway across from her. She managed to catch Han's eye. He raised his blaster and she ignited her saber. They nodded at each other, ready to attack, until he walked in.
Nemesis watched Vader enter, her eyes wide. ~That's him…~
"I want them found." Vader said. "They are not to leave. I want the Princess and this other young woman I've heard about brought to me alive."
Nemesis bit her lip. ~It's a good thing I've learned how to cloak my presence.~ She moved away from the wall. She ignored the look Han gave her, someone had to confront Vader.
"My old student." Nemesis paled at the sound of her father's voice.
"Obi-Wan Kenobi. You were a fool to come here."
"We shall see." *Nemesis, get the others on the ship. Leave me and go!*
*I will not leave you behind!* She sighed. *But I'll get the others to the ship*
It was suddenly clear that the troopers around the hanger had taken a great interest in the battle between Obi-Wan and Vader. They moved away from their posts, seeking a better view. Nemesis nodded at Han. He moved over to the control center making sure that Chewbacca and the droids got back to the ship as well.
Luke and Leia were also aware of their chance to make it to the Falcon. Leia followed the droids up the ramp, but Luke stopped. He watched the battle, fascinated. He frowned, wondering why Obi-Wan wasn't putting forth much effort. ~If he isn't careful he'll…~ His eyes widened as Obi-Wan took a step back, leaving himself open for attack. He wasn't going to defend himself. Vader brought his red blade down to finish the task. Luke yelled, begging Obi-Wan to do something.
Vader was unable to destroy his old teacher. His saber was met with a turquoise blade. "Not today, Vader." Nemesis said, standing between the Sith and her father. "I won't let you take him from me like you took my mother!"
"Nemesis Kenobi." Vader stood still, simply staring at her. "The Emperor has been looking forward to meeting you for years. Come with me and I will let your foolish father live."
"I will never go with you, Vader." She glanced at the ship noting Han and Luke watching her.
Han nodded, knowing what she wanted them to do. "Let's go get that crazy old man on this ship, Kid. Chewie! Get us ready to go!" He and Luke ran down the ramp. The troopers were now focused on the battle between Nemesis and Vader. They didn't notice Han and Luke practically dragging the protesting Obi-Wan back to the Falcon.
"I will not kill you, Nemesis." Vader said. "My Emperor would be most displeased with me if I were to let you die. You have no idea of your potential, Nemesis. Your power in the Force hasn't been fully tapped. You must come with me. It is your destiny."
"I already have a destiny, thank you." Nemesis smiled. "And it isn't with you or your Emperor, so sorry to disappoint you."
Vader paused. "You remind me of your mother. But you have the stubbornness of your father. Do not be a fool, Nemesis. The Emperor will only be patient so long before he chooses to destroy you."
"I do not fear the Emperor, Vader." She glanced behind her. The Falcon was ready for takeoff. "And I do not fear you!" She brought her blade up to attack Vader, hoping to catch him off guard and make her escape. Vader met her blade with his own, but he refused to attack. At this point it would be certain death for him if any harm came to the young woman before him. She was what the Emperor wanted, and he wanted her unharmed.
Somehow Nemesis knew Vader would not attack her. She brought her saber up again, slashing at his waist. When he moved back to block the blow Nemesis used the force to push him back further. Taking full advantage of the opportunity, she turned and ran to the ramp of the Falcon.
"Go! Now!" She said breathlessly as she ran up the ramp.
"You got it, Sweetheart." Han said, yelling for Chewie to raise the ramp and get them out of here."
Nemesis sighed, too exhausted to even notice what Han had called her.
"Are you alright?" Leia asked.
Nemesis nodded. "I'm tired, but I'll be ok."
Obi-Wan sighed. "Nemesis Kenobi, you are as stubborn as I am."
"I couldn't let him…I just couldn't."
Obi-Wan nodded. "I know, Nemie." He hugged his daughter. "Get some rest, Princess."
"Yeah, get some rest, Nem." Luke said. "I think you deserve it."
"You can use my cabin, Sweethea…Nem." Han smiled.
"Okay." Nemesis smiled. "Only since you all insist." She walked to Han's small cabin. As she sat on the edge of the bunk she could hear Han and Leia arguing over something. She smiled. ~There's a cute couple.~ She yawned as she stretched out on the bunk. ~This is going to become very interesting.~
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A/N: I'm not really sure where I want to go from here. I don't know if I want to continue with following the story line of the movies or if I want to have Nemesis go of on her own adventure. I'll figure it out, though. J