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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 six years. (Anakin is now about fifteen.) Meagan has been back for about two 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. Obi-Wan and Meagan have now gotten married and are living happily in the Jedi Temple, with Anakin still being trained.


Chapter Twenty Two


I sat down on the rocking chair in Sasha's room, taking out the curtains I had bought when Dede and I shopped together earlier that day. I hadn't been planning on purchasing some new ones, but I absolutely fell in love with them and just had to buy them. The new curtains were a very soft purple with light yellow patches scattered across it.

After I smoothed out the new material, I took another chair and stood on it to take the previous curtains downs. And let me tell you with this high tech, all you do is push a button and the rod comes out from the wall and then you just un attach it from the small metal post that it's connected to. So, I took off the old ones and put the new ones on the rod.

Of course, putting the rod back on the metal post is a lot harder than taking them off. For you had to stick them in a little hole and being short and pregnant made it extremely hard. I had finally managed to get one in and was leaning over to get the other one attached when I heard Anakin come into the room.

"What do you think you are doing?" He came to stand besides me, a scowl on his face.

"Putting up some new curtains Dede and I got this afternoon."

"Get down from there before you kill yourself." He directed, his dark blue eyes showing no room for an argument.

Sighing, I accepted his hand as I stepped down from the chair. He, without standing on the chair, easily inserted the rod and pushing the button, the rod disappeared into the wall once again.

Putting his hands on his hips, Anakin turned to glare at me. "Meagan, you shouldn't be doing things like this in your condition."

"I'm fine. I wish you two wouldn't worry so much about me. I'm just pregnant."

"That's precisely my point." He watched carefully as I bent down and started to fold the other curtains. "Let me do that."

I sighed, more than exasperated. Ever since I returned from my last mission, the two had watched me constantly. "I can handle this. And don't you have some studying to do?"

Anakin's lip twitched slightly. "Yes I do, but....."

"Not buts. Obi-Wan told me before he left to make sure you study for your finals...."

"Well, he told me to make sure you don't over do it or do anything stupid."

The two of us glared at each other for a moment before laughing and then turned from the room.

"I'll tell you what....I won't try to rearrange anything major without help if you study for your finals like you promised."

He sighed, but went along with it. "I'll right....but if I do well on my physics test can you make me some of that fudge from Earth?"

I laughed as he brought out his books, spreading them across the dinning room table. "Oh, now you're trying to be bribed to study?"

"Nope, I just need some motivation. I really don't like physics."

I looked at him with sympathy. I'd never gotten along very well with it in high school on Earth either. "Just think of it as one step to becoming a Jedi Knight. Make it a part of your goal, to do well in this class."

He looked thoughtful, but was still grimacing at his books. "Well, I guess I could try it."

I strongly resisted the feeling to recite Master Yoda's speech about there is no try, but I knew Anakin wouldn't react to it well. "How do you know it won't work unless you try it?"

He gazed at me before turning back to his books, not saying any more on the subject. I went into the kitchen to get something an afternoon snack, letting him be. Lately, except for today, he seemed almost withdrawn from me. We had always gotten along well, until....... I sighed as I felt Sasha kick me, maybe the baby was harder on him than he let on. He had also been snappish toward me. Of course I contributed it to my emotions and Anakin's test stress, along with the trip to Naboo without telling or taking him, but now it seemed that it was much more. I hoped he wouldn't be the one that did something stupid because he was jealous of the baby taking Obi-Wan away from him. Though we had both made it clear that the baby wouldn't interfere with their training or their close bond.

I munched on my snack in the living room as Anakin continued to study. For the last week or so, Obi-Wan had been sent on a mission while his Padawan stayed in the Temple with finals. Anakin had come over to study some, but whether it was for some peace and quiet, to use Obi-Wan's resources or see me, I wasn't sure. I rubbed my swollen stomach, wishing I could find a way to reach Anakin. Maybe after the baby came things would calm down, or would they just get worse?

Suddenly Sasha kicked me extremely hard, hitting my ribs. Anakin rushed into the room as I let out a sharp cry.

"What's wrong?" Concern was laced on his features.

I managed a very small smile as Sasha hit the same rib again. "I"m all right, that was just quite a kick. I swear if she was hitting me on the outside I would be black and blue."

He actually smiled as Sasha grew active. "Does it ever bother you?"

I grimaced as she kicked me hard again. "Sometimes when it really hurts or when I'm trying to sleep, though Obi-Wan seems to settle her down."

He glanced down at my middle watching the movements of the baby within. He slowly reached out his hand..."Can....."

I smiled, thinking that this was what he needed. "Sure, go ahead."

He tentatively placed his hand on my middle, following the movements for quite a while. "She likes to play uh?"

I couldn't help but smile. "She likes you. Sasha doesn't do that for just anyone, she usually withdraws from people she doesn't know very quickly."

Anakin looked up. "Really? She doesn't seem to mind me."

I sighed, that was a wonderful sign, though I grinned at Anakin. "Just don't tell Obi-Wan. She hid from him the first time."

He threw back his head and laughed. "Don't worry I won't mention it." He stood up a few long moments later after Sasha settled down and grinned boyishly down at me. "Can Sasha come out to play later?"

I laughed at this. "Yes, when she's not napping."

"Okay." He glanced up at the wall clock. "I'd better go to my next class....are you eating here or....."

He stopped as I just looked at him.

"Okay, let me rephrase that. Are you eating or cooking anything normal tonight?"

"Actually I was planning to heat up some of that soup we had the other night."

Anakin nodded absently as I watched him stuff his books and other supplies into his bag. "Can you leave some warm for me? I don't know when I'll stop by since a group of us are studying together tonight."

"I'll leave it for you."

He slung his bag over his shoulder and leaned down to kiss my forehead. "Thanks Meagan. Don't stay up too late."

I smiled into his teasing eyes. "Yes Father."

"I'll catch up with you later." He told me, slipping on his robe.

"Bye Anakin." With that he turned and left the apartment.

*******


Anakin's point of view.

I left their quarters, walking down the hallway, going to one of my last classes before our finals, actually smiling. Feeling Sasha physically and through the Force had been incredible. I couldn't wait to meet her. Though I sometimes found myself fighting jealousy. I knew in my head that this baby wouldn't affect me, but every time Obi-Wan even glanced toward Meagan, I would immediately wish she wasn't going to have a baby. I know my Master would never forget me or that he was training me, but my heart was screaming that this child would take my spot in his heart. It was hard enough leaving my mother, but I couldn't bear to lose him too, not now, not after all this time. I had, at first, been very exited about being an uncle, but overtime the affects of a baby around had begun to sink in. I started to imagine how I would be forced out of my place in this "family" and I would be cast aside.

Shaking my head, I boarded the lift to take down to the next level with a walkway to the next building. I had to stop thinking like this. I was better than this though I was still dealing with Meagan not telling me that she was going to Naboo. I clinched my fists together, still angry. If she had told us, I would have talked Obi-Wan into letting me go with her. To protect her and make sure nothing happened to her, but she didn't, not wanting to have to deal with that. Now that made me mad, what right did she have to not to tell me that she was going to see Padme, who I was closet to, not her?

"Anakin....:" A voice floated toward me as I crossed the walkway, breaking me from my thoughts.

I let my feelings into the Force as a friend of mine, came up toward me. "You heading to class too?"

He nodded. "I just hope we do some reviewing. I know I can't remember everything."

"You're not the only one. Physics isn't my forte."

"Tell me about it." He drawled sarcastically.

We talked about different things as we headed toward the academic section of the Temple and joined with more Padawans, all grumbling about the coming finals. As we settled into class, I did concentrate as we studied, but Padme, Master Obi-Wan, Meagan and Sasha were not far from my mind.


*******


Studying seemed easier said than done, but I hated to admit, but making physics a part of my long-term goal was helping. Well, when she said she would make her fudge helped a little too. I seemed to go back and forth. Part of me wanted to fight the jealousy I sometimes fostered over Sasha, but other times I couldn't wait to actually hold her close in my arms. I knew it wasn't Meagan's fault completely that my Master impregnated her. I tried to think back to the time when I nearly pushed the two of them together, but there was a difference then. He would have a totally different relationship with his wife than with his daughter. His daughter would be a competing match....what am I thinking? This kid's not even born yet and I'm already ....I sighed, reaching into the Force, trying to sort out my jumbled feelings. I hoped after finals were over my brain would clear out....Great Jedi I'm going to make....I can't even concentrate.

Throwing my books on my bed, I sat down in my favorite spot and closed my eyes, trying to relax. I reached into the Force, finding its peace and calm, slowly, but surely letting things go...at least enough to study with.


It was several days later that I was finally done with my finals. I felt that I had done well, even in physics. Not wanting to go back to my room, I headed over to find Meagan. After being told she left the office for the day, I headed up to their room.

When I entered the smell of chocolate filled my senses and I found Meagan pulling a pan out of the oven. "What smells so good?"

"Fudge. Give it a minute and you can have all you want."

"But I don't know what I got on my physics test. I just took it yesterday." I said, though I wondered why I was protesting eating as much of it as I wanted.

She smiled. "Well, after getting through all your tests and you've studied and worked so hard, I figured you deserved it. You did your best and that is what counts. If you learned something valuable, it's not the grade that matters."

I smiled as we sat down in the living room, waiting for the fudge to cool. "I wish my teachers would think like that."

"I'm sure some of them do, but grading helps them know where you are and how much you are learning and where they can help you."

"Well, that does make some sense." I smiled at her. She always did have good insight into things. "But I'm just glad that they are over."

"I'll bet. I never liked finals either. However when you use what you are learning now later, it makes it worth it."

"I hope so." I paused before asking. "Can I got get some fudge now?"

She laughed a little. "Go ahead and bring me piece while you're at it."

I easily cut up the fudge, putting several pieces onto a small plate. I was hungry and I knew Meagan, especially now, wouldn't be able to resist eating more than one.

"Put the rest away, will you?" I heard her call and I did, not wanting her to get up again.

I set the plate on the end table between us as we both took pieces. I savored the sweet taste of the rich dessert. "This stuff is to die for."

Meagan laughed, working on her own piece. "I still make it the way my grandmother did. She was famous for it."

It was then that we heard the door open and I knew Obi-Wan had come home. "Something smells good in here." He took off his robe, hanging it on the cloak rack by the door, before making his way in here. "You feel okay?" He leaned down to Meagan and I had to smile when he kissed her.

"Were fine. Are you okay?" She was quick to ask. I was wondering the same thing. He seemed fine, but with some missions you'd never know.

"Everything went fine, not even a scratch."

Meagan seemed pleased as he turned to me, sitting next to me. "And what about you?"

I smiled broadly. "I"m done."

He nodded, but wasn't finished with his questions. "And how did you do?"

"Good, even in physics."

He smiled as he took a piece of fudge. Meagan and I looked at each other, grinning. He'd always say it wasn't good for you, but if you'd put a plate in front of him........"Glad to hear it."

I relaxed a bit as we spent an enjoyable afternoon together.


*******


Meagan's point of view.


It was only about a week after Anakn's finals and Obi-Wan's return, when Dede and I were sitting in her office finishing up some details on a recent case. I handed her a data pad that contained the case records and we talked about what would be best for all involved. Cases with abandoned children were never easy, especially since I was pregnant. My usual objective view point was now not as objective.

"Why don't we take a break?" Dede asked me after we were discussing this for quite a while, not really getting anywhere.

I nodded my assent since I was getting a little tired and Sasha was growing restless. "That sounds good. Why don't we go get a bit to eat?"

Dede laughed, well knowing my appetite. "And you tease Anakin about his eating habits?"

"Hey, at least I have a good reason." I protested, grinning and patting my rounded stomach as Sasha kicked me repeatedly.

Dede smiled back, giving in. "Alright, let's go."

After getting a good meal at a local café we were walking back to her office when something caught our eyes in a department store. We had a moment to go look at the window display, but we found ourselves looking around, mostly at the baby stuff.

Suddenly, I felt something building. I glanced around, feeling a warning through the Force. Something or someone was in danger. I tugged on Dede's arm, who was completely oblivious, looking at a baby cradle. "Dede, I think we need to get out of here, now." The danger light was now rapidly blinking. I didn't know what was going to happen. All I knew was that I needed to leave. Now.

Dede turned to me, well knowing how strong my intuition was, then briefly turned around before answering me. "Let's get out here then."

Taking a side exit, we thought we would be safe, but were dead wrong. Bullets started flying, breaking through the many big bay windows the store had, on all three open sides, coming from every direction. I felt a warning in the Force to duck low as one flew over my head, but only seconds later, one caught my upper chest, almost at the shoulder.

I gasped in sudden pain, stumbling back against something, wrapping my arms around my middle as if I was protecting Sasha. I could hear her screaming in the Force at the shock my body was going through. "Hang in there little one, Mommy's still here." I sent her, trying to keep both of us calm, despite the fact I was in trouble again, deep trouble.

Seconds later my mind flashed a picture as the room would be full with bullets again as both Dede and another woman next to me would take fatal hits. "Get down." I managed to hiss, reaching over with my good arm to push the other woman down to safety. Dede had automatically ducked at my words while trying to tend to my wound.

The fast sounds of the speeders rushed through the building as another several rounds started. I felt red hot pain shot through my arm as another one found a target. I dimly heard them screaming and felt Sasha's panic, trying to reach me. I closed my eyes, not wanting to see the blood that rushed out of my arm. Then reaching into the Force, I tried to find the nearest source of comfort I could...my husband. I felt my world start to spin as I could barely make out my husband telling me to hold on.....Fighting the blackness that was threatening to overwhelm me, I once again reached into the Force, letting it work through me before wrapping myself totally around Sasha. The last thing I remembered before everything went dark was that if I didn't make it through this, maybe by protecting her, she somehow could.

*******

Dede's point of view


"Meagan, please wake up." I tried to stop the flow of blood from her upper chest with some clothes I took from the rack by us. I could feel everything going to pieces around me, especially at all the blood, but somehow I kept going for Meagan and Sasha's sake. They had to make it.

"I can't get her arm to stop bleeding." The other lady said, frantically trying to help Meagan, still mumbling something about being pushed down to safety.

I glanced over from where I was, nearly blanching at the sight. Meagan's face was nearly a deadly pale and it terrified me to think that she might bleed to death before help came. Immediately, I grabbed another cloth, and both of us continued to press it against the wound.

I felt totally helpless through the next while and it could have been seconds, minutes or hours later when the sound of sirens filled the air. They made their way through the store quite quickly.

One medic quickly glanced over Meagan as they were assessing the wounded. "We need to get her to the hospital immediately."

I somehow managed to find my voice, despite my fear and growing shock. "No, she needs to be taken to the Jedi Temple. She works there and her husband's a Jedi."

"No wonder she told me to get down." The other woman mumbled, as much in shock as I was.

Meagan was soon loaded up on a stretcher and taken to an ambulance. I followed very close behind, not wanting to leave her side. While we walked through the store, I couldn't help, but notice all the causalities. The store had been very crowded and some I knew died already. I desperately hoped and prayed that Meagan and Sasha wouldn't be one of them.

The ride to the Jedi Temple was fast as two medics worked on Meagan, but doing what I wasn't sure. By this time, I was only dimly aware of my surroundings and the medic asking if I was okay. I must have managed a yes because all I remember was feeling a warm blanket wrapped around me.

When we landed at the Healer's public entrance of the Temple, there was a team already waiting for us. A woman stepped forward as the medics unloaded the stretcher. She leaned over Meagan, placing a hand on her chest and one on her middle. She turned to the others. "Let's get her inside."

Immediately they guided the stretcher quickly inside while I followed behind them, still not wanting to leave Meagan. I meant to follow her to where ever they were taking her, but I was pushed back into a waiting room. Another Jedi came and sat by me, giving me something warm to drink, looking me over.

"I'm alright. I didn't get hurt." I said, slowly coming back to normal. "Is she going to be okay?"

"We're doing everything we can." She patted my shoulder as I heard the door opening and closing and the Jedi left as I heard a voice speak.

"Dede are you sure you are alright?" I felt instant relief as Jema sat next to me, pulling me against her.

"I"m okay, but Meagan's not."

I looked into her grief filled eyes. "I know"

"We need to get Obi-Wan....."

"He already knows and is in with them."

I nodded, afraid to speak and loose what little control I now had, but also didn't want to speak my fear that I was going to loose one of the dearest friends I'd ever known.



AN: Didn't see that one coming uh? Sasha and I decided to spice up the story a little....Please stay tuned and see how it all turns out.....and please keep reading and reviewing our story...We really appreciate the feedback we get from our readers.


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