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, Obi-Wan and Anakin join together, now going undercover in a den of pirates.......What will happen now??????
Chapter Thirty Six,
Anakin's point of view
After Obi-Wan had left the room to discuss the assignment with Meagan, I grabbed a data pad and started downloading the information. It was about halfway through when I felt a disturbance in the Force, followed by a cry of protest from Meagan, though I couldn't quite make out her words, nor Obi-Wan's quieter response.
I tuned them out and started studying the information in front of me. The more I read the more I felt the desire to bring down this pirate. I could see why the Council told us to go immediately. The man who had at least a hundred people on his hands needed to be killed very slowly and painfully.
After reading a biography of the man and his pirate's rings, I dove into the cultural information. I sometimes hated to be stuck studying stuff for missions, but this information meant life or death.
"No, Obi-Wan I'm not going to do this." Meagan marched into the cockpit, followed by Obi-Wan. "That's just degrading."
I didn't look up, but kept reading, hoping they wouldn't realize I was there and bring me into their fight.
"Degrading or not it will keep you safe. You're not trained enough to go into this as another pirate. As my sex slave, you'll be in my protection." Obi-Wan stated calmly, though I knew he was far from calm.
"Safe? In a den of pirates?" Her voice rose a full octave, making me wince.
"In pirate culture, sex slaves are almost put to a saint status. Pirates steal and rob each other almost blind on just about anything except their women. The market that they sell their slaves on is extremely profitable. No one will touch you. This is the only way we can get in there without wasting time and keep you safe."
She was quiet for a moment or two before speaking again, much calmer this time. "After what just happened between us, I can't believe you would think of doing this to me."
"Meagan, I"m not doing anything to you. We're trying to bring down one of the most dangerous pirates in the entire galaxy. This is just another undercover mission, with nothing against you."
She sighed before leaving the room. I thought Obi-Wan might go after her, but he stood quietly before turning back toward me. "How's the reading going?"
"This guy needs to be brought down. Here's the actual assignment." I handed him a data pad. "You're not going after her?"
He shook his head. "I'll find her later. Give her time to sort through it all. She'll come around."
I turned back to the reading as he turned to his.
It was only a few hours later when we made a stop at Hannagi to get some new clothes and such. We certainly couldn't go undercover wearing Jedi robes, now could we?
Obi-Wan and I were currently shaving and trimming our hair. We'll, he shaved and I braided most of mine. "Are you sure these aren't too girly?" I glanced at myself in the mirror, not liking the looks of it.
He glanced over as he put the razor down. "I don't think so. And remember all those braids represents the number of raids you've actively participated in. It's a status symbol and we don't have to cut your padawan braid either."
"I know, but my Mother used to braid her hair and Meagan does hers......"
He laughed. "Anakin, get over it."
I nodded and knelt down to the floor, retrieving bottles of hair dye. "Guess I'd better dye a few more of these braids." As I stood up, Meagan entered the room and I froze. Her curly red hair was now straight and jet black, hanging around her shoulders. She wore tight black pants with a tight shirt that came off the shoulders. For having a baby and being laid up for a couple months only seven months ago, she looked rather hot.
"Anakin, what are you staring at?" She put her arms across her chest, making her look even more imposing, especially since she was still mad.
At the sound of her voice, Obi-Wan turned around and stared at her as well.
She sighed before speaking. "Think this will work?"
Obi-Wan couldn't take his eyes off her and neither could I for that matter. "Should work. Though we'll have to keep a close eye on you. I can tell you right now, you will be attracting attention."
"I can take care of myself, thank you very much." She spun to leave. "How much time do we have till we get there?"
"Couple hours."
She nodded and then left the room.
"She still barely talking to you?" I asked him as I came to my senses, dying the rest of the braids.
He nodded as he picked up the razor again. "I'll be paying for this one for a while."
"When we get back you should get her some flowers." Flowers always worked.
His newly shaved face looked grim. "I don't think flowers are going to cut it. Besides, she'll come to realize that this was the only way to make this work. That it was nothing against her personally."
I raised an eyebrow. I knew Meagan had a good douse of common sense, but she was also a married woman with a little baby. "You sure?"
He sighed, obviously frustrated. "I hope so."
I put down the dye before washing my hands. "I'm gong to get something to eat. You want anything?" I still wondered how he rarely ate on missions, like the Force and air sustained him alone.
"I'd better or Meagan will kill me herself." Another sigh. "Go on ahead. I'll be along in a moment."
"Okay." With that I left the room.
Meagan's point of view
I pushed back my now straightened black hair, barely recognizing the face staring back at me.
"You do look different." I heard a cultured voice speak from behind me.
I turned around and stared at Obi-Wan. I was still a bit uneasy about this entire episode, but after studying the information the Council sent us, I was starting to understand things. Shrugging it off, I pushed another strand of hair back. "I've never dyed my hair before."
He came up to me, smiling slightly, the cleft in his chin prominent. "I"ll miss those curls." I had to fight the smile as he ran a hand through my hair.
"I've forgotten how you look without a beard."
He grinned and touched a hand to his shaved jaw. "It feels different."
I reached up, touching a finger to that adorable cleft in his chin. "I've forgotten you had this, hidden behind all that hair."
"Why do you think I grew my beard?"
I could see the twinkle in his eyes before we shared several sweet kisses. Giggling, I pulled away, then reached up to touch his face.
"I guess you've never kissed me without a beard before."
I shook my head before stating. "Our first one, all those years ago, in the snow covered wood."
His arms tightened around me. "How could I forget that?"
We held each other for long moments before he spoke, breaking the silence. "Meagan, this mission will be quite different from anything you've done before. It might shock you."
I nodded against his chest. "I'll survive."
"We're going to do everything we can to protect you."
I snuggled closer to him. "I'm scared."
"I know my love." He held me gently until Anakin came into to tell us that we were arriving. After we landed and stored the ship behind some high hills outside a settlement, we walked to the small town.
"And where's this ring located?" Anakin asked.
Obi-Wan shrugged. "We'll make some contacts. It's somewhere on planet and it should only take a few days for someone to invite us in."
Anakin nodded.
After arriving in town, we wandered around for a while, making our presence known. Nothing actually happened during the next day or so. Though Obi-Wan and Anakin seemed to be pleased that rumors that said Ben was back and after some action was running around town.
It was an adjustment time to get into our roles, especially mine. It was quite strange to get some lustful looks that I did as a sex slave. It made me feel used and cheap. However, I almost had to turn that part of me off to be able to do this. This pirate ring needed to be brought down and unfortunately I landed the role as Ben's sex slave. Though I kept telling myself I was strong enough to make it through.
I must have been too deep in my thoughts when Obi-Wan or now "Ben" called to me, in my new name. "Desiree, where are you going? I thought I told you we weren't going to do that today."
I looked up sharply at Ben and Hayden as Anakin was now being called, had fierce looks on their faces. Placing my hands on my hips, I gave a scowl before heading towards them. As I walked past Ben, I couldn't help, but lift a hand, pushing him in the shoulder. Without even looking, I knew he was scowling.
"Watch it woman, I own you." Ben's voice was a deep growl as we entered the bar.
The bar was dark and stank of alcohol. Immediately Ben started over to a table in the far corner where a lone man sat and then motioned for us to follow him.
"Thought you weren't going to come." The guy had long hair and stank. "Though looking at your woman, I can see why."
Luckily it was dark, so none of the men could see my face blush with a cross between anger and embarrassment. I could feel Ben's eyes on me.
"She's good." He gave me a lustful smile before turning back to the pirate. "Now what can you do for us?"
He went on to tell us when the Makoto was coming near town and how he could get us in. When he was done, Ben arranged a time for us to meet up with him again. Then, the guy proceeded to examine me from head to foot.
"What are you looking at?" I couldn't help but fire at him from under his gaze.
"Feisty too." He grinned evilly before turning to Ben. "How much will it take to take her off your hands?"
I was shocked at that. I was trying to get used to the looks, but I wasn't expecting to be bartered.
"Oh, a pretty penny." Ben stood up and acted like he was selling his speeder instead of his wife or sex slave. "But she's not for sale. She's too pleasing."
"I can make it worth your while." He leaned over, placing a hand on my hip.
Repulsed, I immediately pulled away and nearly spat at him. "Get your hands off of me."
Ben grinned. "And much to fun to watch when's she fired up."
With that we left the bar.
Once safe inside our "hotel rooms," I turned back my husband and his apprentice. "Is that normal? Am I going to be picked up this whole time?"
Ben shrugged. "More than likely, but most of it is harmless. Don't worry I won't sell you."
"Thanks." I managed sarcastically. "But if you do, you'd better get used to sleeping by yourself."
He raised an eyebrow in response, heading toward the table. "I don't intend to either."
"Good.." I told him as Hayden watched us with amusement. "And you think this is funny?"
He managed not to laugh, but his eyes betrayed him. "Of course it's not funny, but....."
I glared at him as Ben shook his head. "All right, you two. We need to review our information. We're going in two days, so we must be ready."
"Yes Master." Hayden replied, becoming more serious while I nodded my head.
During the next two days, we studied the information again and did a lot of mediating to prepare ourselves for the mission. It wasn't until the night before that it really began to sink in.
"Meagan, it will be alright." My husband's voice was soft in my ear as he pulled me close as we laid in bed. "I won't let anything happen to you. I promise."
I nodded my head against his chest, snuggling close. "I know, but I have a bad feeling about this."
He sighed before answering. "This is going to be a very different experience for you, which probably explains your feelings."
I pulled back to look into his eyes, still not quite used to his shaven face. "What if something happens to you or to Anakin?"
He gently placed a hand on my cheek and I leaned into the touch. "There is always that chance love, but this is the will of the Force."
I sighed again before snuggling close to him. "I love you."
"I love you too." He leaned down, kissing me tenderly before we succumbed to sleep.
It was early the next morning the three of us set off to meet the pirate. To say I was nervous would be an understatement. I might have seemed calm and cool on the outside, but inside I was shaking. Sure, I'd been undercover before, but this was different. This was a life or death situation.
Taking a deep breath, I climbed up behind Ben on one of the biker speeders as we flew across the rough terrain to some dry hills. Flying between two hills, we stopped the speeders.
I wondered where we were going since there was nothing around for miles until I noticed three huge barges or ships, nearly disappearing into the landscape. No wonder it was so hard to bring these rings down. Turning to the hills behind us, I could barely make out three more.
"There's bound to be a few more of them around here too." Ben whispered in my ear as he directed me toward the entrance.
The pirate entered a code into a hidden pad in the paneling. The door slid open. Darkness greeted us as he disappeared inside. Ben and Hayden immediately started in after him, leaving me to follow, trusting their Jedi eyesight.
"Well, look who's finally returned." A man greeted us after we wound through several hallways. He had several piercing's and tattoos and even in the dark, his hair was several colors.
"I'd figured it was time to come back." Ben made the comment as Hayden walked around while I stood behind Ben.
"Where the hell have you been?" He asked peering into his face, then glanced back at me. "On second thought, you don't have to answer that, she did it for you."
I crossed my arms across my chest, not liking the implications in his voice or the look he gave me, but I wisely kept my mouth shut.
"Oh she's been a good distraction, as well as good for business."
The man laughed as we walked to the bar. Hayden was already settled down with another teenager at a table, examining their braids. I followed Ben, not wanting to be left behind.
We sat down after getting drinks. "You came back just in time Ben." The guy leaned forward and I wondered how these two knew each other.
Ben leaned back casually. "Oh did I?"
Ren, as I learned later, took a sip of his drink and intently leaned forward. "Caddock is back. Rumor has it the Makoto is returning in a few days, landing close to here."
The only outward sign Ben showed was raising an eyebrow. "That should be interesting and very profitable. Where is he landing?"
"About a mile from here." His voice dropped a notch and we had to lean close to hear him. "He's lost some members lately because several have been caught and he's out looking for more. You could be one of them Ben. He's heard of you."
"That is good news." Ben said just as low. "I'll have to keep that in mind."
"He won't take that kid of yours." Ren casually glanced to where the teens were gathered. "Though, that woman of yours can hold her own, he might just let her come."
"I own her." I bristled at the words. "She goes where I go."
"Depends on what you want more, her or fame."
Ben raised his eyebrows again as he sipped his drink. "I'll take that into consideration."
"You'd better." The guy said and abruptly got up and left.
I watched him swagger away, wondering why he told us so much.
"He's an undercover cop. He's one of our contacts." I nearly jumped at the sound of his voice in my head. "We usually know all the undercover names. He'll be help and he's good too."
I nodded my head as Ben finished his drink and nudged me out of the booth.
"Let's go take a look around. We need to orientate ourselves." He whispered in my ear as we made our way across the room and out the door.
We wound our way through the dark tunnels where smoke swirled and weapons were quite visible on creatures of all kinds. Ben took my hand as he knew I was trying not to be scared. I'd never been in a world like this one. These places were huge and I wondered how would we knew where and most importantly who the other Jedi were. The task of our mission was nearly overwhelming and I wasn't even a......
"It's alright." I heard Ben tell me as he tugged on my hand, leading me down another hallway. "The Force will guide us."
We were coming to another room when loud, curse voices, in more than one language could be heard. Never had I heard such evil in their voices and feeling it through the Force was much worse.
I couldn't quite make out the fight as we slowly entered the room. More than three bodies were lying around and two men seemed to be facing off. Suddenly, one raised a blaster and shot the other one.
Just as the shot fired, more began before the entire room nearly exploded with it.. Strong hands pushed me down the floor as I was nearly frozen in terror. "Stay low." Ben was halfway leaning over, ducking down when he needed and I heard him shot his blaster only once when someone came close.
When the fighting dimmed down, the living staring coming out of their holes and corners. Ben stood up, then looked around before reaching down to help me up. Hayden came out of nowhere and lead me from the room. As we turned a corner, I found myself tripping. Thinking I was tripping over my own feet, I made the mistake of glancing down to find vacant, dead eyes staring back at me.
I muffled a scream as Hayden guided me away, a strong arm on my shoulder.
"Are you alright?" Hayden leaned down and whispered to me several minutes and turns
later..
"I'll be okay." I managed to say between chattering teeth.
I lost track of time before Ben came back and we left again. The next thing I knew we entered a dark and dreary room. I sat down on the bed as the two worked their way around the two rooms connected together, clueless about what they were doing.
"Why don't you go take a hot shower?" Ben suggested. I think he and Hayden had been discussing what we learned earlier today.
I glanced to where the refresher was. It didn't look any better. "Is it safe?"
Ben nodded, allowing him to lead me into it. "It might not be clean, but you'll be fine."
After taking a long hot shower, I changed into something more comfortable before climbing into the rickety old bed. I sighed, it was better than nothing.
"Get some rest love." Ben leaned down and caressed my cheek before I felt myself falling to sleep.
I struggled through a fog of sleep, seeing dead bodies and their eyes staring at me, still hearing the blasters firing. I woke up gasping for breath as another string of firing echoed through the air, followed by loud angry voices, followed by more firing and then dead silence. I sat there for a second, realizing the silence was worse than the firing. I immediately turned to my husband to see that he wasn't there.
"Don't panic....." I tried to tell myself, but it didn't work as the sound of running water penetrated through me.
Not even thinking, I raced toward the small refresher. I palmed the door open and hopped into the shower, clothes and all.
Ben turned around, surprised to see me. "Meagan....."
I didn't even give him a chance to finish as I catapulted into his strong chest and everything came pouring out.
"It's alright." His accented voice told me as he cradled me close.
It was several minutes later that he pulled back to wrap a towel around his waist and turned off the water. "Let's get you into some clean clothes and back to bed."
I nodded, still a bit dazed.
While Ben dug through a small bag, I slipped out of my wet clothes and put on the t-shirt he handed me. I sat on the bed, watching my husband's every move as he hung my clothes and then changed himself.
I still watched as he pulled back the measly blanket and gently tucked me into bed. :He wrapped himself around me, pulling me close to him, my head against his bare chest.
"Get some rest love." His voice was low in my ear.
"Every time I close my eyes, I see them." Despite the warmth I was surrounded in, I shivered.
"Open your mind to me." He instructed. "I can help you sleep."
I snuggled closer to him as I let my shields down, feeling the Force work through me and the gently loving touch of my husband. I could barely manage a thank you as I drifted off to a deep sleep that lasted till morning.
AN: Now that they are undercover, let's see what's going to happen next to our characters....we thought you might get a kick out of Anakin's pirate name being Hayden.....lol.....Hope you'll stayed tuned to the twists and turns in this story........we have some ideas of what's coming next, but haven't ironed it all out yet.....thanks again for reading and reviewing our story.
Our two new guinea pigs also say hello. We've only had them for a week and a half and they've been a delight in watching......and we've named them Padme and Merry......after two of our favorite characters from LOTR and Star Wars......
LOTR quote from Return of the King...... (We rented it this weeknd.)
Sam growling, charging up the stairs, fighting the orks trying to find Frodo in Mordor.
"That's for Frodo.......and for the Shire..........and that's for my old Gaffer!!"
