Disclaimer: All characters except for Meagan, Sasha and a few minor 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: Is now Post TPM by about seven years. (Anakin is somewhere over sixteen.) Meagan has been back for about three plus years now.

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. Meagan and Anakin have returned from the Temple, not realizing that in the depths of the pirate ring, Obi-Wan remains alive and waiting to be found by the Jedi..... will the team still there find him in time?????

Chapter Forty,

Meagan's point of view

After stepping out of the shower, I glanced around the room, realizing I still hadn't unpacked anything from the mission. How long had it been? A week? Two? Pain filled me, but I pushed it aside, slowly coming to know that I needed to move on with my life. Sighing I went over to my survival bag, thinking that unpacking was as good a place to start as any.

As I went through my bags, I separated my personal items from the dirty clothes. I was getting to the bottom of the bag when my hands touched a cold round cylinder. Obi-Wan's lightsaber.

The grief, the sadness swelled around me instantly. I weighed the weapon in my hands, wondering what to do with it, for it was his most prized possession. "Give it to Anakin." The thought came to me as I continued to hold the saber.

I rose and headed toward the living area where Anakin was making his bed for the night since he was temporarily staying with me. I watched him straighten the top blanket, not quite sure how to start the conversation.

Sensing my presence, he turned. "I was going to get a cup of tea before bed............" He stopped short, seeing the lightsaber in my hands. "That's his, isn't it?"

I nodded my head, coming toward him slowly. "He gave it to me for safe keeping."

He eyed it as I placed it into his hands. "Meagan?"

"I know you have a lightsaber, but you should keep his."

He looked at me with tears in his eyes. "Meagan...no......it should go to Sasha....."

I shook my head, closing my hands over his when he tried to give it back to me. "Obi-Wan was going to give Qui-Gon's to Sasha." He remained quiet for a moment before I managed to continue, my voice breaking. "Anakin, he would want you to have it. Your more than just his apprentice, but his friend, brother and son. This rightfully belongs to you."

Anakin's voice was ruff with emotions as he finally accepted it. "Thank you Meagan."

I managed a nod as I reached up to kiss his cheek. We held each other for a long moment before pulling away to gain some control over our emotions.

It was several minutes before I could speak again. "We should arrange to have some sort of memorial service for Obi-Wan. I know a body has never been found, but we all need to say goodbye."

Anakin agreed with me. "That would be good. And we should put some sort of plaque or momentum up for him in the Temple Memorials, next to Master Qui-Gon's."

I managed a slight smile. "Obi-Wan would like that."

Anakin smiled, the first time since we returned. "Yes he would."

The silence was thoughtful before I spoke again, an idea coming to me. One that might help me move on. "Maybe I should move. Maybe getting away from all these memories will help."

Anakin's head came up, shock written on his face. "Move? You want to leave the Temple?"

I shook my head, that thought never crossing my mind. "Just change apartments, maybe closer to the creche or my office. I couldn't leave you here alone or take Sasha away from her training. This is our home."

Relief filled his face. "Good. I don't want you or Sasha to leave. Even though I'll eventually get another Master, I still want to see you and Sasha."

"Of course." I leaned over, squeezing his hands. "No matter what we'll always be here for you. I wouldn't want Sasha to lose you too. I'll need you tell her about him someday."

"Oh, I will when I take her as my Padawan, if not before."

I laughed, despite everything. "Good. I don't want her to not know what a wonderful Father she had."

His gaze was determined. "She won't."

"Thank you." I suddenly grew pensive and sad, knowing Sasha would never completely know him, no personal memory of him. The way he would rock her to sleep, holding her close.

Anakin, sensing the overwhelming grief, grabbed my hands tightly. "We'll get through this, together."

I nodded as he suggested that I try to get some sleep. Following his suggestion, I rose and went back to my bedroom. I quickly changed clothes and settled into one side of the bed. Obi-Wan's side.

I pulled up the covers, his masculine scent still clinging to the pillow where he laid his head. I breathed in the scent deeply, feeling comforted and overwhelmed by my grief at the same time. Hot tears rushed down my cheeks as I cried myself to sleep, Obi-Wan's last words almost sounding out loud in the quiet darkness. "Trust me love."

Leaving Anakin with Sasha in our apartment several days later, I went for a walk, mostly to get some fresh air and some time alone. I made my ways through the quiet hallways, noticing the sadness, the grief. It made me feel comforted that the Temple was grieving the loss of Obi-Wan, that Anakin and I weren't alone.

Given a lot of space, I found myself in the Temple Gardens. I enjoyed the peacefulness, the soothing sound of the running water. I took my shoes off, wading through the warm water, not caring that my clothes were getting wet. I knelt down touching the warm water with my hands, the memories so thick, so pressing I couldn't seem to force them out of my mind.

Obi-Wan and I committed our lives together in these gardens, among the flowers and trees. I closed my eyes, that wonderful day seeming almost like yesterday......................

"You're going make it aren't you?" Anakin asked me as we walked slowly to spot where Obi-Wan and I would commit the rest of our lives together.

I nodded, nervously. "I'll be okay."

He smiled, knowing it too as "he walked me down the aisle".

All my nerves vanished the second my eyes fell upon Obi-Wan. We came together and he easily took my arm. We smiled at each other and I couldn't get over how wonderful he looked in his costume. The long black cape was tied around his neck with a gold clip that matched the shirt he wore. It was a dark gold long sleeve silk that would have billowed around him if there were a breeze. The pants were jet black and fit him perfectly, only slightly covered by a pair of black boots. A black long sash was tied around his waist and hung loosely by his side. The outfit brought out his ginger colored hair and I still couldn't decide what color his eyes were. Not quite blue, gray, or green and they saw all of me.

So, now Obi-Wan and I stood in the corner of the gardens with a clergyman, Anakin, Garen, Reeft, Bant, Dede, Marlo, Dexter, Jema, Serrica, and a few other friends. There was no press, no Jedi Council, (except for Master Yoda and Windu), but just a few special friends.

The minister started out with the same opening of that we are gathered here today. We did keep it short and said our vows to each other. I would never forget when Obi-Wan stared deep into my eyes and repeated. "I, Obi-Wan Kenobi take you Meagan Connor, to be my wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, until we are parted by death. This is my solemn vow. "

With my voice slightly shaking with tears, I never took my eyes off his, a color so deep and loving. "I, Meagan Conner, take you, Obi-Wan Kenobi, to be my husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, until we are parted by death. This is my solemn vow. "

He gently let go of my arm and we reached out our palms together. "I pledge myself to you Meagan Connor."

As I looked toward to him, our fingers began to intertwine. "I pledge myself to you Obi-Wan Kenobi."

The minister looked at the two of us. "In the presence of these witnesses and by the power of the Government of the Republic, I now pronounce you man and wife." He briefly paused before finishing what I knew was coming. "You may now kiss your bride."

Obi-Wan lifted my veil with his free hand and then gently stroked my cheek as he pulled me close and we kissed. A cheer arose from the small group as we pulled apart. I couldn't help, but smile as we held onto each other as they greeted us.

I opened my eyes, smiling bitter sweetly at the memory of Obi-Wan's sweet kiss after we were pronounced man and wife. Taking a deep breathe, I managed to calm my emotions. I left the gardens and began to wander aimlessly around the Temple.

Sometime I came upon Masters Windu and Yoda, talking quietly in a corner. Not sure if I should sneak by or greet them, I stood still.

"Meagan." Master Windu's deep voice filled the quiet air moments later. "How are you?"

I managed a slight smile to them both. "Surviving."

He nodded compassionately, while Master Yoda looked at me for a long second but didn't say anything, though I could tell he was hurting.

"Have you heard anything?" I had to know.

Windu shook his head. "Not yet."

I managed to keep myself composed. "Please let me know when you find a body......I need to see him.....to say goodbye."

He sighed before speaking. "I don't know if you should subject yourself to that, but we will keep you informed."

I nodded a thank you. "Anakin and I were thinking that even if they...don't....find a body......we could have a memorial service anyway or at least place something in the Temple Memorials."

Master Windu smiled slightly. "That would be a good idea, but let's give them a chance to find him first."

I sighed in relief, glad that Anakin, Bant, Reeft, Jema, Dede, myself and anyone else who wanted to, could start to plan a service for my late husband.

However a short growl form Master Yoda stopped whatever comfort or relief I felt. "Alive he could still be. Didn't feel him completely pass on."

I started at him as if in a dream. I"d been told that he thought that, didn't believe that my husband was truly dead. "I felt our bond break in two. I knew the second he died."

Master Yoda watched me for a long moment before speaking again. "Know do you?"

I glared at him, feeling insulted. "How could I not know? I"ve only slept with the man and had a child with him. You'd think I wouldn't feel it?"

"Know everything? Hmmmm......"

I was about to make a strong retort when Master Windu stepped back in. "This isn't helping matters any. I don't think this is the time or place for an argument."

I acknowledged his wisdom as Master Yoda nodded at us before driving his chair away.

I watched him go as Master Windu placed a hand on my arm. "Let it go Meagan. This seems to be his way of dealing with Obi-Wan's death. Just give it sometime and I'll talk with him about a service. You're right, we do all need to say goodbye."

"Thank you." I managed to say quietly before we both walked away.

Garen' point of view

The first week after Caddock went down seemed to drag along, but on the other hand it seemed to fly by. The first step to cleaning everything up was to take the leftover pirates into custody. That was relatively easy considering most of them were either injured, high or drunk. Of course, all drugs, alcohol, and weapons were compensated. The bodies were removed to be properly disposed of. It wasn't the easiest job, but it kept my mind and body busy, to almost forget my grief.

After we finished taking the pirates into custody, we were under strict orders to completely destroy all the barges so no one could use them again. In other words we were going to load the place down with charges and blow them up. I could only hope that we could find Obi-Wan before we got to that point. I owed it not only to Meagan, Anakin and others at the Temple, but Obi-Wan as well. He deserved a proper burial and funeral. And for all of us to finally say goodbye to him.

It was during the third week that most everything seemed to be being wrapped up when one of the undercover cops came up to me. "We found Ben." I felt my breathe catch in my throat as he continued. "Where should we put him?"

"In the cruiser. We'll take him back to the Temple." I told him after I managed to compose myself.

"Someone will still need to identify the body." He said as he put a hand on my shoulder, as if trying to gently reminding me of that fact.

I nodded, still well aware of the proper procedure. "I'll be along in a moment."

"You sure you want to do this?" Ren had come up from another hallway and had apparently heard some of the conversation.

I gave him a grateful look, but shook my head. "I'll do it. I owe it to Meagan and Anakin and I'm also an old friend."

"We will see you there then." The cops left and I sat there for a few moments, trying to compose myself, enough to get through the next while.

Sighing I turned back to the report I was working on and quickly finished it before heading over to the ship.

"We put him in the med center." Ren said as I entered the ship.

I headed there, waving them off, telling them I needed to do this alone. Taking a deep breath, I palmed the door open and just stood there for a while. His body was lying on the bed in the far corner. I fought back the tears as I finally forced my feet to cross the room.

"Well, old buddy, I'd never thought it would end like this. But don't you worry about Meagan, Sasha and Anakin. I'll make sure they make it through this okay." I talked to him for several minutes, the memories of our boyhood strong and clear in my mind.

I stopped sometime to brush the tears away. I glanced down at my friend, placing a hand on his cold shoulder and got the distinct feeling that something wasn't right. I stretched out with the Force, feeling Obi-Wan's presence, extremely weak, but very much still there. What was going on here? Stretching even deeper into the Force, I could barely feel his heartbeat. He was really still alive and in trance of all things.

After managing to calm my wildly beating heart, I got up and opened some of the drawers, pulling out the med scanner. Scanning it across his body, it confirmed that he was alive, but barely.

"Ren, Dom, get in here quick." I turned back to the door and opened it as I yelled into the corridor.

While I waited for them, I started setting up some iv lines to at least give him some water and nutrients. All the while I tried to reach him through the Force, but he was still to deep in the trance to even recognize my Force signature.

"What is going on?" Ren asked first, not at all catching on.

However, Dom came and placed a hand on Obi-Wan's shoulder immediately realizing the situation. "He's not going to hang on much longer. Can you reach him?"

I shook my head. "I've already tried. He's still to deeply into it. I'm hoping he'll start to come out of it on his own when he feels that he's with us and safe."

Don nodded as Ren looked completely shocked. "Maybe you should take the ship out of here for a few days. That might help. Besides we need to let the Council know what's going on and we can't get a signal from here."

I nodded, already going along with the idea. Meagan and Anakin needed to be told. "Just let me get my things."

"I'll find an easy loop you can do. We'll still need this ship to get us back home."

I nodded, then headed out, knowing Ren was staying in the room, while Dom headed back to the cockpit to plan the trip.

It didn't take me that long to gather my things and fly the ship out of the immediate area. Almost immediately I started trying to contact the Council and was having some problems. I was past frustrated when I finally got them.

"May I please speak with any Council member?" I didn't care if they were in a meeting with the Supreme Chancellor. "This is concerning Obi-Wan Kenobi."

The Council aid blinked before finally connecting me through to Masters Yoda and Windu, but I got the impression that most of them were there. And they didn't looked pleased to being interrupted either.

So, I wasted no time in telling them that we found Obi-Wan alive. The astonished gasps I heard confirmed the shock I knew they would feel, but Master Yoda didn't looked surprised and was very pleased. It was a few moments later that all the questions started.

"Bring him home immediately you must." Master Yoda said as I answered their questions.

I had thought the same thing, but was also concerned for the others. "What about the rest of the team?"

"We'll find some other Jedi to pick them up when they have completed the mission. How close are they to being done?"

I lightly shrugged. "Few days to a week."

"Go ahead and bring Obi-Wan home. He needs more medical attention than what you can give him." Master Windu said. "Let the others know what's going on before you completely leave the area. We'll handle the rest of the mission from now on."

"Are you going to inform Meagan, Anakin and the others of this?" If they said no, I'd do it myself.

Master Yoda immediately nodded. "Inform them we will. Prepared they must be."

"Thank you Masters." I nodded my agreement as I sent them the needed information to keep in contact with the team before closing down the transmission.

Then I punched in another set of coordinates, contacting Dom, giving him the run down of what the Council said.

"We'll see you back at the Temple. May the Force be with you."

I smiled before closing the transmission. "And with you too."

Not wanting another second to be wasted, I flew the ship away and watched as the stars blurred as the ship sailed into hyperspace. After making sure everything else would be fine until we got back to the Temple, I headed back to the med center. Picking up the med remote, I read what it said. Nothing had changed.

I reached into the Force, feeling his life Force nearly beginning to fade away. "Hang in there buddy, we're going home."

I poured the Force into him, sending him my strength, but it washed over him, not even aware. I gazed down at my childhood friend, more than determined to help him live and get back to the ones that loved him.

Jema's point of view

I walked through the gardens one day, just trying to ease the troubles from my mind. To say that the last couple weeks hadn't been easy would be a major understatement. I tried to be there for Meagan and Anakin as much as I could. And that poor little one, never really having the chance to know her Father.

Sighing, I wound my way through the Gardens, the quietness soothing my soul. Sometime later, I turned down one pathway and saw Bant coming toward me, cradling Sasha against her. I couldn't help but smile at the sight, well knowing they both benefitted from the relationship.

"How is she doing?" I asked quietly as we approached each other, noticing Sasha was sleeping.

Bant sighed before answering, her voice barely above a quiet whisper. "She seems to be doing okay. I think she senses things, the grief and sadness, but doesn't understand everything."

I leaned over, gently pushing back a few loose curls from her face. "Poor thing. This is just as hard on her as it is on the rest of you."

Bant nodded, swaying back and forth a bit. "She wasn't going down easily, so I started walking and she fell asleep pretty quickly."

I couldn't help, but smile, well knowing that fact. "Meagan once told me when Sasha has a tooth coming in and gets crabby, they take turns walking her a lot."

Bant slowly circled around as we took another side path away from the waterfall, away from the noises of children playing. "She's going to be a lot like him."

I managed a smile, thinking of the pain Obi-Wan's closest friend's and family were going through, including the one standing in front of me. My heart went out to her. "Yes she will. We'll have to tell her all about him someday."

Bant managed a smile through her sudden tears, but didn't say anything as I spotted Jedi Knight Siri Tachi coming towards us. Her walk was brisk and determined, leaving me wondering what this was about.

I was about to speak when she blurted out, entirely too loud. "Is that who I think it is?"

Both Bant and I immediately hushed her, but it was too late. Two gray eyes snapped open only seconds before she started crying.

Bant began soothing her, rocking back and forth, but managed to glare at the other Knight. "Good going Tachi you woke her up."

She sighed before speaking, making my curiosity rise even more. "Sorry about that, but we've been looking for you everywhere."

"What is going on?" I had to ask.

"Obi-Wan's alive." That one sentence turned everything upside down. Again. I sighed as I placed a hand on Bant's shoulder. She had turned pale and almost went into shock before she found her voice.

"Siri please. It's hard enough already."

Siri shook her head. "Garen contacted the Council. They found Obi-Wan. He's in a hibernation trance, but alive. They should be back in several days."

"How was he? Is he awake yet?" Bant asked before I could, though several other questions floated through my mind.

"As of this morning he is still in the trance, but except for a few minor injuries he appeared to be doing alright. Garen's got him on iv's to keep his body stable. They're hoping he'll feel safer outside the pirate rings and wake up on his own. Garen hasn't been able to reach him yet."

We all stood silent for long moments, trying to get used to this new information. However, Sasha, still awake and a bit fussy, started squirming, sensing the change in our emotions. "Let me take her for a moment."

Bant nodded as I gently took the baby from her, but asked Tachi another question at the same time. "Does Meagan and Anakin know yet?"

"Not yet. We thought it should come from either of you."

I nodded, still rocking Sasha as she somewhat settled down against my chest. And I was more than pleased to share this information with them. "What are we waiting for?"

With that, we left the gardens and headed toward the Kenobi quarters. When Meagan answered the door, she wasn't looking her best. My heart went out to her, but was pleased our news would help her.

"She sleep any?" She asked as she automatically took Sasha from me.

"A little." Bant threw Tachi a look as Meagan allowed us to enter the apartment.

"It is my fault with the good news we have for you and Anakin."

"Good news?" Anakin came in looking like he just woke up and caught the end of our conversation. "What is going on?"

The three of us looked at each other before I spoke. "Maybe we should go sit down in the living area."

Meagan nodded and we all sat down in various places. We waited as Meagan settled Sasha in a crib in the corner before breaking the news to her.

"Now what is going on?" She asked as she sat down on the floor by the crib.

Siri sighed before speaking. "The Council heard from Garen this morning......"

"They finally found his body." Anakin interrupted, speaking rather bluntly.

"It's more than that." Bant spoke softly, a slight smile on her lips as she looked from one to the other. "They found him alive and in a hibernation trance. He must have faked his death like Master Yoda thought."

The two sat in stunned silence as we gave them some details. Well as many as we thought they could handle right now

"He's coming home." Anakin stated, all of us still reeling from the sudden news of Obi-Wan. Meanwhile Meagan's face was a perfect mask, but her hands were beginning to shake.

"I don't know if I'll kiss him or kill him for doing this to us."

We laughed a little as Bant smiled. "If you don't, do you mind if I do?"

The tension floated away as Meagan and Anakin began to settle down. "When will he be home?" One asked several moments later.

"Several days. Garen will call in with an exact time later."

They both nodded before Meagan spoke again, and smiling. The first one I'd seen on her face in months. "I guess I'd better go apologize for telling Master Yoda off."

We all laughed again, well knowing the nightmare they'd been in was finally coming to an end.

AN: Now that Obi-Wan's still in the trance and on the way home, will he wake up? And if he does what's Meagan's response going to be to that???? The questions will be answered in the next chapter or so....Thanks again for reading and reviewing our story......hope to hear from you soon....Have a great weekend and God bless........

And for our quotes, the best part of the chapter....lol.... From "The Two Towers." and from "You got Mail."

"Don't follow the lights. Careful now or hobbits go down to join the dead ones and light little candles of their own." Imagine Frodo following into the dead swamps and being saved by Gollum. "Don't follow the lights."

"He was unavoidable obtained."

"He stood you up!"