From Earth to Star Wars: Part Two

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Chapter Seventy Four

**Meagan's Point of View**

I awoke very early the next morning, thinking my first night on the Sassy I would sleep longer, but I had become quite cold and was even shivering. Naturally, I began to move closer to where Obi-Wan was, but found a slightly warm spot where his body should have been. Pulling the covers closer, I frowned. He'd always been an early riser, but this was even early for him. Still shivering, I poked my head slowly out of the covers, wondering where the air control was and if I would be able to adjust it. Though thinking it would be easier to find an extra blanket, I quickly climbed out of the bed and started rummaging through the dresser drawers.

"Meagan what are you doing?" Obi-Wan's voice came from the corner, where he sat meditating.

"Is there another blanket, I'm freezing?" I pushed the last drawer closed rather forcefully before rubbing my arms.

"Not in here." He didn't stir from his position nor open his eyes. "I'll find one before tonight."

"That's quite helpful." I literally jumped back into bed burying myself back into the blankets. After several more minutes when I was still shaking, I couldn't help but rely on my husband. "Obi-Wan, it's early, I'm cold, come back to bed."

He didn't answer for long moments and I was about to call him again when I felt the bed dip slightly as he slid back underneath the covers.

"How do you sleep on a ship when I'm not with you?"

"Lots of blankets." I said as I curled my body into his, his warmth slowly seeping into me. "Or I flirt with the pilot enough where he'll leave the air at least five to ten degrees warmer."

"You know Meagan, on the other hand, I don't think I want to know." His arms were tight around me, wrapping me in a cocoon of warmth. "Feeling better?"

I only nodded, nuzzling my face into his neck, treasuring the feel of being back in his arms.

"Ah Meagan, I've missed holding you." Obi-Wan spoke into the silence only moments later. "I was so pleased when the Council had you join Anakin and I instead of going back home."

"Really?" I was quite intrigued with that, especially with the war and all.

"Either Master Yoda was feeling a bit sentimental or they figured you would get in less trouble if I could keep an eye on you." I couldn't quite tell how serious he was being with those eyes of his twinkling with amusement. "Like you have ever listened to me."

"Only when it suits me." Both of us enjoyed a nice laugh together, almost forgetting we were on a war ship and not in our own bed at home.

"I've noticed." He said rather dryly, like he knew I'd gotten around his orders.

But I decided to play along and gave him a questioning look. "Have you?"

"Yes. Cody informed me of your extra trip on Knoid. I don't appreciate you changing my orders."

"I didn't change or disobey your orders." I informed him, not quite sure if I was in trouble or not. "You said not to go wander by myself and I didn't. I took several troopers with me. Besides they needed my help."

"Meagan......" He stared at me for long moments before shaking his head. "I know you want to help as many people as you can, but I gave my orders to keep you safe."

Oh, how I wanted to argue, that I could take care of myself, but didn't want to start something. He was thinking of me after all.

"Meagan, promise me." Obi-Wan's arms were still tight around me as he leaned down, his voice low in my ear. "Promise me you'll stay safe."

"I promise." I cuddled even closer against him as we fell silent, just enjoying holding each other.

I was about to fall back asleep when Obi-Wan turned onto his back, pulling me along with him, speaking again. "How is Sasha doing, really doing?"

I sighed, telling him about her donating her toys to the needy children. "Though, she was crying when I left her with Bant. She knows this is more serious than normal jedi stuff, but I've tried to keep everything normal for her."

He didn't speak for a long moment. "Once she gets settled into staying at the creche, she'll be fine. I'm so proud of her for responding the way she did though." I was too for that matter and could only hope she was adjusting alright as Obi-Wan continued. "Knowing you and Sasha are at home, waiting for me, were the thoughts that always kept me going, that every night, I stare at your pictures, wishing I was home with you."

I blinked away the tears, reaching up to kiss him. "I've missed you so much. I almost didn't want to leave the Temple and Sasha, but I knew there was a breath of a chance I would see you again."

With that, we didn't speak for some time, our lips doing must of it for us. But as our desires began to grow, Obi-Wan started to pull away. "Meagan, we shouldn't."

"It's not a crime for you to make love to me. You're not on duty to later this morning."

"Meagan, there is no one that outranks me on this ship. Technically I am on duty. If there's a problem, they call me."

"Obi-Wan, we're in hyperspace, there's not a lot that can happen." I reached over and switched his comlink to audio only. "If someone does call, they can't see us."

I could see he was beginning to weaken and I pressed my body closer to his. He growled underneath his breath as I kissed his neck, right in the spot where it always drove him crazy.

"Obi-Wan, I love you." I whispered to him. "So very much."

He only growled again, with him returning my attentions.

Several hours later, I slowly stretched out, my body still nearly humming. Still warm in the covers, I smiled thinking how wonderful it was to be with Obi-Wan again, even in this situation. He, of course, had left a bit ago, saying he needed to report in, tucking me back into bed. Still tired from the last few days and our rather vigorous love making, I easily fell back asleep, even before he had left the room.

I laid in bed for several more minutes before realizing that I, at some point, needed to work on reports and sorting and organizing of the items I had left over. I pulled myself from the bed and quickly changed. Obi-Wan had left instructions on how to get back to the mess hall. Following them, I found it easily and had a nice breakfast. After eating, I made my way back to the cargo bay. Of course, it did take me twice as long and after getting help a couple times, I got there.

Pulling out my datapad, I started to dig in the boxes, determined to get everything organized for the next group who would need things. Of course, after disrupting a wide variety of supplies on Knoid I spent several hours organizing and making an inventory of things I would need. I took a break for lunch before going back to our quarters. I was working on my reports when Obi-Wan came in.

"Can this wait?" Obi-Wan asked me, kissing my cheek. "Just for a little bit."

"Jema doesn't need this tonight or anything." I mentioned, quite curious to what he was needing. "What's going on?"

"Well, with the war, I think it's time to brush up your defenses. We can use the practice gyms."

Seeing the determination in his eyes, I knew there was no arguing. "Let me get into something I can work out in."

He nodded and let me change before we headed toward the gym. Then Obi-Wan and I spent the next couple hours working on my defenses, refreshing my memory on how to shoot, how to fight the droids and such. When we were taking a break, one of the men came in.

"General Kenobi?" One of the clones came up to us, giving my husband a salute. "I have your order here for you."

Obi-Wan took the box from him. "Thank you. You may go."

"Your welcome sir." With that he turned and left, my curiosity getting the better of me.

"Your order?" I asked him, leaning closer in as he opened the box.

Obi-Wan nodded, pulling out a good size dagger, examining it closely. "They made them very well."

"You had them made?" I asked, wondering where this was going. "Whatever for?"

Obi-Wan held out the silver handle. "For you."

I glanced down at the weapon, then back to my husband, then back to it. I didn't carry a blaster or any other type of weapon unless it was absolutely necessary, though I certainly knew how to use them. "You know how I feel about being armed."

"Meagan, we are at war." His voice was quite firm.

"I'm not about to go into the places that have been devastated by a battle or being controlled by the Separatist armed."

"I know." His eyes softened slightly, but his voice hadn't. "However, this I had made to put into your boots, a smaller one to fit inside your clothes or even one to put into your hair. They can be well hid, but you'll have something to defend yourself with."

I looked at the dagger again, certainly a well made piece, but still didn't feel comfortable with it. "I've never really used those before."

"Which is why I had them brought in here. So I can teach you how to use it properly."

"I don't like this."

"I know you don't, but you don't have a choice." I stared back at him, not believing this. "Megan, if you don't do this for yourself, do it for me. If you're out there somewhere with only a few of my men for protection, I'll sleep better, knowing you can protect yourself a bit better."

I sighed, finally giving in. "Alright, I'll wear a couple of them."

"Thank you." He held it towards me again, letting me look it over, then showing me how to slip them in my clothes, effectively hiding them, but had easy access.

"Come here." He led me over to where the targets where positioned in a corner of the room. "I want you to try to hit the red circle."

I eyed the target, then glanced down at the weapon, feeling like a fish out of water. "Okay."

"Aim it as you would anything else." He instructed me and helped positioned my arm and body.

"Okay, try it." And I did so, hitting the blue circle, the one outside the red one. "Not bad for the first try."

By the time I got done, my arms were past sore.

"You did well." He assured me as I leaned back against him.

"You're so giving me a massage after dinner." I grumbled. "You made me do this."

"Only for your safety." Obi-Wan patted my shoulders, his hands strong but gentle. "Why don't we go clean up and get something to eat?"

"Sounds good to me." I glanced around, hoping there was a locker room where I could at least......

"Meagan, there is more than one gym and any number of the men could be using them, but with one set of showers." Obi-Wan started to lead me from the room.

He didn't even have to continue. "I think I can wait."

"Good, because I wouldn't let you anyway."

Laughing, we made our way back to our quarters.

The days passed by quickly as the Sassy patrolled the skies, the troops doing drills and kept the ships in shape. More than once I sat in one of the training gyms, watching the boys train or Anakin and Obi-Wan sparing. The troops thought they were about to kill each other, but I just laughed, saying they were just playing around! The short quiet was soon broken up by the news that the Separatist were trying to enter back into the sector. So, Obi-Wan and Anakin took the fighters out while the rest stayed on high alert. Of course, my orders were to stay on the Sassy.

"Meagan, we'll be back soon." Obi-Wan was holding me close as the troops were loading into their ships.

"I know." I clung close to him, hoping he was right, that he would be back soon. "Be safe."

"The Force will be with us." Obi-Wan pulled back before tugging me into a small corner where no one would see us. "I love you my lady."

"I love you too." I couldn't help but giggle at him as he kissed my cheek. Wrapping my arms around his neck I tugged his head down. "I think, Kenobi, you can do much better than that." With that, I gave him one hell of a kiss.

After our lips parted, we held each other close for long moments. Even if this battle was a short one, I still took in his familiar scent, the feel of his beard tickling and scratching my face, the beat of his heart against mine. It wasn't until we heard Anakin calling for him that we stepped away from each other, rejoining the rest of the world.

"We are all loaded and ready to go Master." Anakin informed Obi-Wan.

"Alright, we'd better be off then." Obi-Wan said, squeezing my hand before letting it go.

Anakin came up and gave me a hug. As he did so, as if reading my thoughts, he whispered. "Don't worry Meagan, I'll bring him back to you."

"You better be safe too." I nearly scolded him, but it was the only way to keep the sudden tears at bay, though I was filled with relief. If anyone could keep my husband safe in the air, it would be Anakin. "Thank you."

"Your welcome." He let me go and grinned boyishly. "Well this is where the fun begins."

Obi-Wan nearly rolled his eyes. "Get on board."

"Yes Master." With a wink toward me, he headed off to his ship.

"It'll be okay." Obi-Wan assured me as he gave me another quick kiss, but his hand lingered slightly on my face before he turned to go. "Goodbye my love."

"Bye." I knew if I spoke more I would cry and I didn't want him to remember me in tears.

With that he turned and climbed aboard the ship. Within moments, the bay opened and they were gone. Sighing, I watched until I could see them no more. Finally I turned and headed back to my quarters.

I tried to occupy my mind by reworking some distribution protocols that Jema had sent me to look over. However, my mind kept wandering to where Obi-Wan was going. I could feel it trickling through our bond, the stress and tension of a coming battle. Closing up my mind to him, I went back to my work, but only for a few minutes. I wasn't feeling much from him but just knowing he was in harms way and there was nothing I could do, made my stomach clinch. How would I ever survive this war?

Finally, not able to tear my thoughts away from the coming battle, I left our quarters and headed to the bridge.

"My lady?" Cody questioned as I walked across it.

"Have they engaged yet?" I asked, my voice surprisingly not shaking.

"Not yet, but I'm sure they will shortly." Cody stopped his report before sighing slightly. "Maybe you shouldn't be here."

I shook my head as the com units began crackling. "No I need to know what's going on."

"Very well." He obviously thought it was a bad idea but didn't question it as Obi-Wan's voice came over the static frequency.

"Commander Cody, do you copy?"

"Yes General Kenobi we read you."

"Okay, men let's get to work." Obi-Wan's voice was clear and sure. "There are a couple dozen enemy vessels. We are picking up a sensory of one carrier, hanging further back. Cody stay there until further notice. We should be able to handle it, but stand on guard. I might need backup at a moment's notice."

"Yes sir." Cody answered before nodding toward another trooper. "We'll be ready for anything."

"Good." Obi-Wan continued to tell Anakin and the men to form up, but I paid little attention as Cody began dividing the troops remaining, readying them for battle.

As the fighters engaged the Separatist in battle, I tried to stand still but as I heard the men shooting and covering for each other, I began to pace slightly. Obi-Wan's voice never panicked, never faltered, though some of the men didn't quite have the calmness Obi-Wan was known for.

"Cut to the right Master." Anakin's voice came over the clatter. "I've got a clear shot."

"Make it quick Padawan." His voice was calm as always, but yet I felt something underneath it.

Bitting on my nails, there was a moment of silence before I heard the joking in Anakin's tone. "That's five to your two Master."

"Anakin." There was a slight edge to his voice, one I knew when Obi-Wan was starting to lose patience. "Stop counting. This isn't a game."

"Yes Master." His voice was back to serious but I knew he would make a comeback. "You're still going to owe me dinner at Dex's."

There was the sound of shots fired and the distinctive sound of an explosion before Obi-Wan cut back in. "I wouldn't be to sure of that Anakin."

As the battle continued on, it seemed to drag to me, but I'm sure it wasn't as long as I could have sworn it was. The men continued to fend off the other fighters and the little I could tell we hadn't lost too many men. Cody seemed sure that things were going fine and I detected very little panic or concern. Though knowing my husband was directly in harms way, it gave me only a little comfort.

I continued to pace back and forth until Anakin called out. "Master they are retreating."

My heart leaped. The battle was over? But Obi-Wan was much more cautious. "Let's see what they do. Cody bring the Sassy about and start toward us but nothing in a show of aggression."

Cody nodded toward the men controlling the Sassy and we were soon slowly moving toward the battle.

"Easy men, they maybe leaving or regrouping." Obi-Wan said a moment or so later. "Cody are you picking up any other ships?"

Cody, who seemed to have anticipated my husband's question, already had the answer. "No sir. Only the one and they are not showing they are armed and ready."

"Good." Obi-Wan seemed happy with it, but Anakin certainly was ready for more.

"Are we not follow them?"

"Not yet."

The silence over the next few minutes had my nerves more on fire than the sounds of a battle. Bitting on my nails, nearly to the point where they would bled, I waited and waited. What seemed like an eternity finally ended and the enemies fighters loaded into the larger cruiser. It quickly turned and left, vanishing into space.

"Cody?" Obi-Wan immediately called. "I'm not getting a reading from it. Can you tell?"

"There was no cloaking device and it's completely off our scopes and sensors, gone into hyperspace no doubt."

"Last known point of heading?"

There was a moment of silence as Cody pulled up something on a terminal. "My best guess is that they are regrouping on Saxton, the closet known base, which is several light years away. We are safe for now."

"Very well." Obi-Wan said a few moments later. "Keep an eye out in case something comes back. Let's get back to the Sassy."

I leaned back against a wall in utter relief. They were safe and would be back shortly. Wanting to greet them, I raced down to the cargo bay. I arrived there, of course, much to early. I sat down on a crate, but found I had entirely too much anxious energy and started to pace around. The troops working in there I'm sure thought I was crazy as I went up and down and round and round. I didn't think I could relax until I saw that Obi-Wan was truly alright.

However, not too much later, the cargo bay doors began to open. I stood back, well out of the way, still watching as the ships flew back in and started to land. Other troops began pushing up the ladders on the units so the troops could start to climb out. I didn't have to wait for long to wonder where my men were as they both hopped to the ground in one smooth motion. Not even caring, I took off, squirting my way between the cheering men, ships and droids. All I saw was my very much alive husband. Finally, quickly turning around the nose of a ship, I literally threw myself at Obi-Wan....well maybe a flying leap would be more accurate. For once in his life, he didn't anticipate me, his balance staggered. I thought for one dizzying second we would tumble to the ground in a mass of body and limbs, but he caught his balance, still holding me close.

"Meagan....." I wasn't sure where he was going with that, but I didn't give him a chance to finish it, not even caring Anakin was right there and men were everywhere, after hearing a battle, I couldn't wait, and kissed him throughly.

I could feel, just for a moment, Obi-Wan's shock, but it quickly vanished as he kissed me back. After another moment or so, Obi-Wan set me down on my feet, drawing away, but tucked me underneath his arm.

"I'm glad you're safe." I told him as we slowly walked through the cargo bay. "I was so scared."

"Meagan, you shouldn't be listening to that." Obi-Wan said as we came up to where the rest of the troops were gathered. "Good work men. Get some rest and regroup. I'm going to find out where our next assignment is."

"Yes sir." They saluted him and headed off in twos and threes.

Meanwhile, Anakin, Obi-Wan and I lingered for a few minutes before following after them.

"Do I get a kiss?" Anakin teased.

Obi-Wan rolled his eyes as I couldn't help but laugh. "Didn't I give you an order?"

"You gave the troops an order." Anakin informed us, grinning a bit. "Not me."

"Get out of here Padawan." Obi-Wan's voice was gruff but the amusement in his eyes gave him away. "I have to report to the Council. I'll find you when we have our orders."

"Yes Master, but I still didn't get a kiss."

Laughing, I stepped away from Obi-Wan giving him a smacking kiss on the cheek.

Anakin gave me a hug before he hopped on a lift, leaving Obi-Wan and I alone.

"I'll catch up with you later." He told me, pressing another lift button. "Go back to our quarters and get some rest."

I stubbornly shook my head. "I'm going with you."

Obi-Wan knew there was no arguing and didn't say a word as I followed him onto the lift that eventually took us to the bridge.

We settled into a small room, off the main bridge, Obi-Wan's "office" no doubt. I looked around as he sat behind the desk, bringing up the small comm unit there. It took him a few minutes, but he soon made contact with the Temple where I could see and hear Masters Yoda and Windu, discussing the battle and such.

"Our intelligence reports the Separatist built a base on Carmel, not far from your location and have since abandoned it, moving it to Saxton." Master Windu was explaining. "Take your men and make sure they didn't leave anything behind, any clue to this new general Dooku has referred to. We need to find what we are up against."

I listened as they gave Obi-Wan a brief sketch of the planet and that they would send the things we would need for working on planet side such as tents and terrain vehicles. This certainly sounded quite adventurous.

"Oh, and Meagan, go with them. The people of Carmel were probably not treated very well and could use some assistance. Do you still have some basics?"

"Some." I told them, hoping that I could finally help someone, to do something.

"Send us a list of what you have and when we send the other supplies we will include yours as well."

"Very well Masters."

The conversation quickly concluded. "Stay where you are for now and we will be in touch shortly about further orders."

"Yes Masters." With that the com flicked off. Obi-Wan sat there for a moment before turning to me. "Meagan, I'm going to assign a small crew of my men to you to help with distribution if need be. I'm only going to say this once, under no circumstances are you going to leave the areas that I have deemed as safe, with or without those troops. You are to stay in that place until I give you permission to move elsewhere."

I was about to protest, that there could be people others places that needed help but the hard look my husband sent me quickly quieted my protests. "I'll behave."

He still eyed me before speaking again. "As soon as I give my orders to Cody, we should get some rest."

I nodded and then followed my husband from the room.

The next couple days I spent making sure my things were completely organized and ready to go. Master Windu contacted Obi-Wan with rendevous points for the supplies. Of course the troops did most of the work with unloading and I just told them where to put mine. Once that was done, the ship took off toward Carmel.

"Stay onboard until I give the all clear signal." Obi-Wan instructed me as he, Anakin and several troops were going down.

"I know." I tugged on him, giving him a quick kiss. "Be safe."

"I will." With that Obi-Wan hopped on a gun ship. "Okay, let's be off. Cody stay tuned in for orders."

"Yes sir. I'll be waiting." Cody answered before we all watched the ship leave the Sassy.

After Obi-Wan and the others determined what was going on, I was given clearance to help in a few areas that desperately needed supplies that he thought to be safe. So, while he and the rest of his troops headed around the Separatist bases, a few troops and I spent several days distributing supplies, then going back to the Sassy for the night.

Once I was about done, a transport came and picked everything up and headed towards the base camp. Much to my surprise, it turned out to be a series of tents with no showers or refreshers of any kind, extremely primitive. I openly admit not to being a girly girl but we could be stationed here for weeks and with no showers?

"Meagan, it's not that bad." Obi-Wan assured me as I used a baby wipe to clean the dust off my arms that had accumulated from the trip across the planet. "It should be only for a few weeks."

I couldn't help but grumble a bit. "Yea, but at least you can pee standing up."

"What was that dear?" He asked as he was looking over the maps of Carmel.

"Nothing." I said as I pulled off my shirt before cleaning off a bit more. These at least got my body cleaned, but my hair was a different story altogether. Though I could feel Obi-Wan's eyes often falling on me, especially as I remained shirtless, my husband and I were together. I knew he was safe, not in a battle and he would still hold me every night. I smiled a bit, thinking that it wasn't the best situation but it could always be worse.

Once I finished my "bath" I took my hair out of the braid and started to tug on the tangles. I was about halfway through when I felt the brush being pulled from my hand. I leaned back against Obi-Wan as he slowly finished brushing my hair. I sighed, it feeling so wonderful. It had been a while since he had brushed my hair.

Once the tangles were out, Obi-Wan set down the brush before wrapping his arms around my waist. "I love you Meagan." He nuzzled my neck before turning my face slightly.

"I love you too." With that I reached up, pressing my mouth to his in a sweet kiss.

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"Excuse me Mr. Montgomery, what's a bonus room?

"It's a bonus be happy!"

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