Notes: Words in ' 'represent character's thoughts, words in italics represent force speak and words in / represent Chewbacca speaking. I'll admit now that this isnt't my best chapter, so be gentle in the reviews, please.
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Obi-Wan's Daughter: Chapter 25
"Wait!" Nemesis ran up to Luke before he climbed into the X-Wing.
"Nem? What is it?"
She threw her arms around him, giving her childhood friend a hug. "Be careful, Luke."
"Aw, Nem. You know I will. I can't guarantee I'll come back ali…"
Nemesis pulled back, glaring at him. "Skywalker, if you don't come back from this, I'll hurt you!"
Luke would have told her there was no way she could hurt him if he died… but the concern in her eyes made him hold his tongue. "Don't worry, Nem. I'll be fine. This is the best group of guys I could hope to fly with. I mean, Biggs is going up there with me!" He hugged her. "So, don't worry."
"Easy for you to say…" She sighed .
"Hey, come on. I'll be fine. Besides, you're a Jedi. Just… meditate or something. This will all be over before you know it."
Nemesis forced a smile. She didn't really know why she was letting this bother her so much. She knew Luke was going to be fine… she knew he was going to come back alive. Biggs wouldn't, but she tried not to dwell on that.
Luke hugged her again. "I've got to get going. See you when I get back."
"I'll be here." She smiled, this time genuinely, before leaving the hanger. He'll be fine, you know that. Her father's voice was warm, comforting… exactly what she needed at that moment.
I know… I just can't convince myself of that for some reason.
Understandable. He's your closest friend, you grew up with him. And maybe, there are some other feelings…
No. And even if there were, I've already told him it wouldn't work. I'm just worried about him.
I understand. Why don't you join Leia and me? We've got a good view of the battle… and the Death Star.
I'm already here. She grinned at her father as she walked into the room.
Whether her concern was written on her face, or if it was Leia's own force sensitivity that told her something was bothering the young Jedi, Nemesis wasn't sure. Still, the Princess and Senator of Alderaan offered an understanding smile. "He'll be fine."
"I know he will." Nemesis nodded, trying to make it sound as though she believed those words. "I trust that farm boy."
Leia smiled. "For some reason, so do I."
Nemesis hadn't even realized she was chewing on her fingernails until her father gently pulled her hand away from her mouth. "I don't think I've ever seen you so nervous…"
She shrugged, watching as yet another X-Wing was destroyed. "It isn't as though there was much to get nervous about on Tatooine."
Obi-Wan nodded. "I…" He stopped mid sentence, growing pale.
Nemesis frowned, sensing what her father had. Vader had joined in on the battle, and Luke was his target.
She knelt, opening her senses to the force. She didn't let Vader take her father, and she wasn't going to let him take her best friend, either. She closed her eyes, concentrating. She easily sensed Luke's anxiety. He couldn't shake Vader, and he was in a near panic because of it. She took a deep breath, then…
Luke.
"Nem? I'm losing it… how can I…"
You can, you are, and it is me. Focus, Luke. Remember what my father has been teaching you. Focus… and use the Force.
"Nem! Vader is on my tail, I can't shake him… and I need to hit this target just right, or else I'll…"
Use the Force, Luke!
"But…"
Trust me… Don't worry about Vader, he'll be dealt with soon. Just concentrate on what you have to do… Use the Force.
Luke sighed. He knew he wouldn't be able to focus as long as Vader was shadowing him. Still, just as Nemesis had said, Vader was dealt with. To Luke's surprise… and delight… the Millennium Falcon arrived.
"It's all yours, Kid!"
Luke shook his head, grinning. He didn't know exactly how Nemesis had known Han was coming back. Honestly, he didn't care. 'Something to do with the Force, I'm sure… Speaking of the Force, I guess I should try…' He focused, feeling something flow through him. He waited, trusting in his instincts for the right moment. Then…
"They did it!" Leia cheered.
Nemesis opened her eyes. She stood, hugging her father. 'Way to go, Luke'.
Everyone rushed to the hanger, eager to greet the victorious pilots, and heroes of the rebellion.
A/N: I know I back tracked a bit. I'm stopping there for now the creativity stopped flowing.