From Earth to Star Wars: Part Two

Disclaimer: All characters except for Meagan, Sasha and a few minor other characters, belong to George Lucas, and we are not receiving any profit off this work of fiction.

AN: Hey everyone! Hope you had a good week. As we've said, here is another chapter of AOTC! We are so pleased that ya'll are just as into it as we are! Anyway, we do have a couple more chapters after this about ready to go, but with the holidays coming up and family being in town, we are hoping to get the next one up in a week or two, but not quite sure!

Just a quick note, we have skimmed down on some of the scenes you see in the movie so it doesn't feel like a repeat and we have expanded some scenes that you read in the book or see in the deleted scenes to give it a different feel. But it still should be easy to follow! Sorry, but there isn't much of Meagan here either, but she is coming back soon! Enjoy and have a blessed Christmas season.

MissFlynnie: Ya, Obi-Wan can do some stupid things that make us want to slap him too! LOL! But he's just being a guy! LOL! The next few chapters should be quite interesting with throwing Meagan and Sasha into AOTC, it's been quite fun to weave them in and out of an already developed story. Thanks again for reading and reviewing and have no fear, the quote is back again!

Azura: That's always been some favorite of our scenes too, especially as Anakin nearly drives Obi-Wan to the brink of insanity with his flying! LOL! We're glad you've enjoyed our version of AOTC so far. Thanks again!

Dimonah Tralon: Don't get too used to the more frequent updates as after AOTC is done, it might go back to one here and there, but we have so many ideas concerning the Clone Wars, it might pick up a bit! It has been quite an adventure seeing how much influence Meagan does have on things, especially with Obi-Wan and Anakin. It has changed even as we have been writing/creating the story. And that will certainly continue on! So stay tuned! Thanks again for your thoughts! Have a great weekend.

Chapter Sixty Six

**Meagan's Point of View**

I sank wearily into bed, trying not to think about what was happening around the galaxy. The vote seemed to shrink in comparison to the fact my friend was in danger, someone who wanted to pass that bill at all costs, hired an assassin. Obi-Wan assured me that Padme was alright, that Anakin would keep her safe, but I wished I could have been there to comfort her in the loss of a trusted and close friend. I hated being away right now, even if Obi-Wan would be about to leave as he tracked the path of the bounty hunter. I felt that everything was about to spin out of control, and I was too far away to help at all.

Sighing, I curled into a ball and slowly fell asleep, missing Obi-Wan's warmth terribly and when I dreamed of him that night, I wished it could have been more than what it was......of Obi-Wan and someone I didn't recognize. Though I couldn't see where they were or anything else, I faintly remembered parts of a conversation.

"May I ask what a Jedi Knight such as yourself is way out here on Geonosis?"

"I'm tracking a bounty hunter named Jango Fett. Do you know of him?"

The conversation continued and I strained to even understand any of it, only picking up bits and pieces and feeling strong emotions of denial and shock from Obi-Wan and his strong admission. "Qui-Gon Jinn would never join you."

"Don't be so sure of that my young friend......" The soothing voice seemed to convince that he was right.......

And I was jarred awake at the last words. "It's such a pity, your wife is a beautiful woman and she's here, trying to rescue you. It's almost sweet."

"I don't believe you......"

I completely awoke, laying in bed, trying to figure out what I just heard. What was that about? Who was he even talking to? Was my husband in any danger with tracking down the bounty hunter that was after Padme?

I finally forced the weird dream from my mind and fell back asleep, this time not haunted by strange dreams.

**Obi-Wan's Point of view**

Once I saw that Anakin had Padme safely onboard the ship, I made my goodbyes to Captain Typho and Dorme and resumed my investigation. Since the droids in analysis cubicles couldn't tell me much about the dart, I decided to pursue a less traditional form of research. Leaving the Jedi Temple, I headed toward Dexter's Diner. If anyone would know where this dart was from, it would be him. Along the way, I tried to ponder what was really behind the assassination attempts, but my mind kept wandering toward Anakin and Padme. He still obviously carried feelings for her, but I also couldn't help but see a strong friendship building between them. He would protect her, but I wasn't quite sure if those feelings would get in the way of him making sound decisions. When I contacted Meagan yesterday afternoon to inform her of what was really going on, she didn't seem as worried about it, telling me to trust Anakin and his abilities. We had talked at great length and I was slowly beginning to trust in Meagan's firm assurances that all was well with them.

Anyway, the trip to Dexter's turned out to be the most illuminating thus far, him telling me where the dart was from and what culture among other things. So, after we ate a meal together, I headed back to the Jedi Temple and went straight to the Jedi Archives. Expecting to get somewhere now that I had the planet name of Kamino, I found myself coming up short as Madame Jocasta Nu, after much searching, said that if the item doesn't appear in their records, it does not exist.

Quite frustrated and perplexed, I sat there for long moments and in several other spots around the Temple, trying to connect the information together. Both Dexter and Jocasta were convinced that they were right and my experiences with both of them told me that both of them were right. But how could that even be? What was really going on here?

Sitting in a corner of one of the Temple's meditation rooms, I finally decided to consult someone with more wisdom and experience than I. If anyone would know how to reconcile the facts together, it would be Master Yoda. Of course finding him wouldn't be too difficult as he was either tied up with Council duties, or teaching the younglings, which was one of his more favorite duties. Continuing to discover the answers was going to be much harder.

So, I made my way across the Temple to where I knew he probably was. I stood there for a second watching the children as they held small practice lightsabers, working with the remotes and blaster helmets. I smiled gently, remembering my own young days. Often with children they felt awkward holding a laser sword in their hands, but never in mine. It always felt like it belonged there. Of course, there was always one that seemed to get by, striking me in a way that made you jump around and throughly embarrassment. Still smiling in fond memories, I continued to watch them either block the shots or get hit. I finally allowed my eyes to settle on my daughter. She turned her saber, following the remote precisely. Sasha stood there, patiently waiting for it to fire. Her Force light was bright as she easily blocked three shots that came at her repeatedly. I felt my pride rise as she dropped back into a defensive position.

Shaking my thoughts off, I stepped into the room. Master Yoda turned to me, acknowledging me with a nod before turning back to the kids.

"Younglings, a guest we have." The remote and sabers turned off as the kids raised the shields of their blaster helmets.

"Hello Master Obi-Wan." They all, including my daughter, replied instantly, not seemingly to mind a visitor interrupting their class.

"I'm sorry to disturb you Master, but I'm looking for a planet described to me by an old friend. I trust him and the information he gave me, but none of it shows up on the archive maps." I told him after greeting him with a slight bow.

Master Yoda didn't seem to mind being interrupted, only turning to the children surrounding him. "Master Obi-Wan has lost a planet, how embarrassing, how embarrassing." Master Yoda shook his head as he rested his hands on his walking stick. "Gather round the map reader, clear your minds and help him, we will."

I placed the data ball on the holder and as the shades darkened to keep out the outside light, a map appeared, the stars hanging in the air around us. I walked through thechildren watching with quiet amusement as they tried to reach out and touch them. After a moment or so, when they calmed, I pointed to the spot. "It's supposed to be here, but it's not. The whole system is directed to this center of gravity."

"Mmm….gravity silhouette remains, but the star and all it's planets are missing. How can this be?" The children's attention remained fixed on the map. "But how can this be? What is the first thing you see? A thought anyone?"

I stopped and glanced down at the children around me. Sasha studied the spot where the planet of Kamino was supposed to be, her eyes narrowing slightly.

"If the planet blew up, the gravity would go away." One of the children brought up as their excitement of finding the planet increased and several others offered their ideas.

"Because someone erased it from the archives." Not surprisingly I heard Sasha's voice speaking rather confidently after the others quieted.

"Uncluttered and clear the mind of a child is." Yoda chuckled. "Insightful children always are. Follow the center of gravity and find your missing planet you will."

I turned pensive as I followed Master Yoda out from the circle of children, calling the data ball to me. "But how can that be? To erase information is impossible isn't?" I asked him.

Master Yoda frowned slightly, obviously troubled by this turn. "Disturbing this is. Only a Jedi can erase it from the archives." He paused for a moment before speaking again. "But who and why harder to answer. Meditate on this I will. May the Force be with you."

I nodded and bowed briefly to him, recognizing the dismissal, then turned to leave. As I started to walk away, I could feel Sasha's eyes on me.

"By Daddy. Have fun finding your missing planet." I heard through our bond.

"Sasha...." I warned her, but she was quick on the uptake.

"I love you Daddy." I felt my heart melt a little, but had to steel myself not to totally give in.

"I love you too, but be good for your Masters." I told her, not quite sure when Meagan would come back.

I turned slightly and smiled as she in fact had turned her attention back to Master Yoda's lessons. And feeling the pains of already missing her, I left the room.

After leaving Master Yoda and the younglings, I secured my transportation to Kamino. I decided on an x-wing, so I could take an artoo unit with me. Normally, I didn't like a droid trailing my every move, but when flying, they were incredibly helpful.

Once satisfied, I headed back to our apartment to pack my things. I made sure my lightsaber was attached to my belt and secured it, hiding it in my robes. I took out the locket that was in the jewelry box and slipped it around my neck, tucking it close to my heart. I didn't have to look in it to know it contained two small holopictures of Meagan and Sasha. Meagan had given it to me on the first trip we took away from the Temple after my daughter's birth and I had treasured it ever since.

Thinking of them, I left our home for the landing platform. I soon took off for Kamino, finally pleased to be getting somewhere.

**Anakin's Point of View**

The refugee travel from Coruscant to Naboo went smoothly, with no problems. Despite the not so first class accommodations, Padme and I were able to spend some time talking, catching up on things. We did discuss taking a short trip by the Palace, but decided not to stay there as it would be quite obvious and we didn't want to endanger the Queen or anyone else. Of course, putting Padme's family in potential danger was completely out of the question too, and after some discussion thought to stay one night so she could at least see them, would be alright. So that still left the question of where to hide out for a while.

"Anakin are you sure about that?" She was asking me about using her parents' lake house.

I nodded, shaking off the bad memories of when Meagan, Sasha and I were there when Caddock had been on the loose. "That was years ago and we've all put it behind us."

"If you're sure." She didn't look quite convinced, but thought she was incredibly sweet to be thinking of my feelings when it was her life that was in danger.

"Padme, it's okay. Besides do we have any other ideas without everyone knowing where you are?"

After a few minutes of thought, she shook her head. "It's settled then."

Since that was done we spent the majority of the time, talking about various other subjects, making sure to stay away from current events.

Once we arrived in Theed, we walked across the courtyards, towards the Palace, laughing over seeing children playing in the fountains. After spending tea time with the Queen and updating her about everything, we were on our way to her parents' house.

As we walked through the residential sections of Theed, I began to grow a little nervous at meeting Padme's family. I mean, it isn't every day that you meet your friend's parents and considering the danger she was in.......

"This is my street." Padme interrupted my thoughts as we turned down a cobblestone street.

I looked around at the flower plants around, the children playing on the streets, such peace and beauty.

"Aunt Padme." Just then two girls were running down some stairs and straight into Padme's arms. I couldn't help but smile at seeing her with them, how much they adored each other. Of course after seeing her with Sasha I wasn't that surprised.

"Pooja, Ryoo." Padme pulled back long enough to introduce me to her nieces before they scattered to go play with Artoo.

"Come on." She motioned up the stairs. "I'm sure everyone will be excited to see us."

I wasn't quite sure about that, but followed her up the stairs as a slightly older woman with the same dark hair and eyes enveloped Padme in a hug. I took a step back, figuring it was her sister as they looked too much alike not to be.

Finally they pulled away. "Sola, I'd like you to meet Anakin." Padme introduced us. "Anakin, this is my sister Sola."

Sola smiled, obviously happy to see her sister. "It's quite a pleasure. You're the first boy my sister has brought home."

"Sola!" I had to hid the laughter at the blush spreading across Padme's face. "Is Mom here?"

"Everyone is." Sola then led us inside to a very warm inviting home with no flashing consults or beeping comlinks, just with family pictures, plush furniture with soft carpet flooring.

"Mom." Padme immediately went and hugged an older woman that was obviously her mother, with the same beautiful generous smile. "This is Anakin."

"It's a pleasure to meet you." Jobal smiled kindly as she set a bowl of sweet fruit on the table. "I hope you're hungry."

"A little ma'am." Though the smells coming from the kitchen were making me more than a little hungry.

"He's being polite mom, we're starved." Padme said as two men came from the garage. "Dad!"

After they greeted each other, she introduced Ruwee, a somewhat plain man, but I instantly saw where Padme's strength and compassion came from. Darred, Sola's husband came next, the girls bounding around next to him.

"Well, we should eat before it gets too cold." Ruwee pointed out as we all began sitting down at the table.

Enjoying the good food, I ate quietly, very much enjoying the laughter of the family, reminding me of when mine was all together, though not quite as noisy.

But I looked up as the conversation turned serious as Jobal looked towards her youngest daughter. "Honey, it's so good to see you safe. We were so worried."

Ruwee, obviously trying not to let the sudden tension take over, put a hand on his wife's arm. "Dear....."

"I know, I know, but I had to say it, now it's done."

"Now, tell us Anakin, how did you get my sister away from her work?" Sola had set down her fork and was staring right at me.

"Sola, give the man a break." Darred said, winking in my direction.

But before I could formulate an answer, Padme answered it. "Sola, he isn't my boyfriend. Anakin's an old friend that is actually the Jedi assigned by the Senate to protect me."

"A bodyguard?" Jobal immediately became concerned. "Oh, Padme, why didn't they tell us it was that serious?"

Padme sighed, reaching over to squeeze her hand. "It's not Mom and I'm not in any danger."

Ruwee suddenly looked over to me. "Is she?"

I looked back to him, meeting his gaze. I was honest with him, especially as it concerned his daughter, one that he loved. "Yes, I'm afraid she is."

"Anakin." Padme's nails began tapping on the table, like she wanted to do something to me.

"The Senate thought it prudent to give her some time away, and under the protection of the Jedi." I went on and explained, completely ignoring Padme's protest. "My Master, Obi-Wan, is even now seeing to the matter. All should be well soon enough."

Padme lessened her glare and soon pulled her hand away as the tension from the table seemed to relax a bit. The conversation soon drifted onto other things especially as one of the girls spilled her juice all over the table, causing much commotion and noise.

"Anakin, I'm sorry." Jobal apologized even though I was still laughing. "It's usually not like this."

I only shook my head, except for a few minutes, quite enjoying it all. "It's alright."

She only smiled, reaching for some clean towels. Somehow, we got everything cleaned up and while Darred took the girls, the women back to the kitchen, Ruwee and I spent some time outside, him mostly showing me the yard and garage. Of course he did ask further details about what was really going on. After sharing it with him, I somehow felt that he trusted me with the care of his daughter and I certainly didn't want to let him down.

"Anakin, I hope you don't mind, but the girls asked if you could tell them a bed time story tonight." Sola asked me as Ruwee and I entered the house again. "I'm sorry but they insisted that you would have one."

I smiled at Sola, wanting to reassure her that I didn't mind. "It's alright. I think I know a few."

The girls, who were sitting on the couch, cheered. I sat down next to them, the girls cuddling into my sides. "Now what kind of story would you like to hear?"

"One with dragons." Pooja exclaimed.

"No, he's a Jedi." Ryoo put in. "He should tell one about Jedi."

"Actually today is your lucky day girls." I said gently, hoping to defer a fight. "Because I have a story that has both."

"Really?" They both cheered and once they had settled down, I started the story. "Once upon a time, in a galaxy far far away......."

"That was a good story." Ryoo yawned as I finished.

"Better than Daddy does." Pooja agreed, nearly asleep against me. "He even does good voices."

"Come on girls." Sola and Darred had come to get them. "Say goodby to Aunt Padme and thank Mr. Anakin for telling you a story."

The girls gave me hugs and thank you's before kissing and hugging their Aunt. Meanwhile, Sola came and stood by me. "That was quite a story. Is it true?"

I laughed, shaking my head. "It's one of the old stories that's been told in the Temple for years, so I would say not."

"Come on Sola, we need to get home." Darred had taken the girls by their hands, leading them towards the door.

"I'm coming." She called as I followed Ruwee and Jobal as Padme and Sola started saying goodbye.

"Bye Master Anakin." I was surprised as Ryoo came up and hugged me as we were standing out front. "Will you come and tell us another story?"

"I'll try." I knelt down in front of her. "Maybe we can stop by again before your Aunt goes back to Coruscant."

"Goodie." She smiled up at me as Pooja gave me a hug.

"Well, come on girls." Sola had stepped out of the house. "It's a pleasure to meet you Anakin and I hope to see you soon, just more than a bodyguard."

"Sola." Padme scolded her as I laughed.

"It's nice to meet you too." After the final hugs and goodbyes were made, the four of us made our way back into the house.

Jobal fixed us some coffee and tea and we settled into the living area.

"I hope tonight hasn't been too much for you." Jobal was saying. "The girls seem to have quite a bit of energy."

"Actually those two are rather tame compared to my niece." I smiled, suddenly missing Sasha. "She's three and gets into everything."

"Niece?" Ruwee questioned. "I thought you looked rather experienced with them."

"Master Obi-Wan's daughter." I told them, sipping on my tea. "So I've always helped look after her."

"Sasha's a darling." Padme put in. "I love it when they bring her over when I'm in town. I'm one of her honorary aunts."

Ruwee and Jobal asked about my Jedi family and we talked and laughed for a while together and by the end I certainly felt more at home than when I first arrived. Knowing tomorrow would come early, we turned in at a decent hour. I slept very comfortably in the spare room next door to Padme's, keeping in tune with the flow of the Force to know if she was in any immediate danger.

The next morning we said goodbye to her folks and headed back to the Palace. We could have taken a boat out there, but I thought, just in case we needed to make a quick getaway, a ship would be better to have. Of course with Padme still being Senator, we were able to secure one of the Queen's transports and soon headed off to the Lake Country.

On arriving there, I noticed the outside grounds really hadn't changed, but upon stepping inside, the family had rearranged, which made it feel completely different.

"Are you alright?" Padme asked me quietly as we put the supplies we brought into the kitchen. "This isn't too much on you?"

I glanced around, telling her the truth. "Actually, I'm okay about being here again. This place looks totally different and it feels good."

"Good." She smiled before heading toward one of the bedrooms. "I'm going to freshen up a bit and then maybe we can talk a walk or something."

I nodded as I began to explore the place again, checking to make sure everything was secure and began settling in for the next several days.

Here is our quote for the chapter and being the holidays, here is one from Jim Carrey's The Grinch:

"I'm not going, if I can't find something to wear!"

That whole scene is so funny! When we first saw it, we were nearly rolling in the aisles and none of the kids could understand why we were laughing so hard!