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Title: A New Beginning
Author:LilyHobbitJedi
Timeframe: IT
Characters: Siri Tachi, Obi-Wan Kenobi, OCs
Genre: Angst/Drama/AU
Summary: While on an undercover mission, Siri Tachi is able to escape the deady Jedi Purge. The is the story of her life after Order 66; how she survived and how she could move on after the worst happened.
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A New Beginning
Chapter 4
The Galaxy Bistro was one of Valin’s most popular east district eateries and for good reason. For years the proprietor had made a name for himself from all the unique dishes he concocted over the years. As a result, the small restaurant was always full to capacity.
Ryssa told Siri that the Bistro was always looking for more help, and that it didn’t matter that she didn’t have job experience because it would be easy to learn. Strangely, Siri felt more nervous than when she first attended her first apprentice tournament.
She was promptly led into a back room where the owner was there to meet her.
“Hello there,” said a heavyset, balding man. “I’m the owner Silas Tyree. Ryssa tells me that you are seeking employment.” He said.
“Yes I am,” Siri answered.
“Have you ever worked as a waitress before?” he asked.
“No,” she replied honestly feeling stranger by the moment. Having a interview for a real civilian job was so incredibly surreal.
“Where have you done in the past?”
“Nothing really,” Siri answered, feeling worse by the moment.
“That’s ok,” Silas said with a shrug. “We can train you. Welcome aboard.”
Siri was shocked; she honestly didn’t think it would be this easy. “Thank you,” she breathed.
“You’re welcome. Now you just need some forms to fill out and then you can come back in the morning with Ryssa,” he replied
“Great,” Siri said relieved as she exited the office and found Ryssa.
“So how did it go?” Ryssa asked.
“I start tomorrow,” Siri answered.
“Wonderful,” Ryssa said with a huge grin. “I knew you would get it.”
“Thank you for helping me,” Siri said gratefully.
“You’re most welcome,” Ryssa said. “Now let’s go home.”
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The next morning when Siri was supposed to begin her new job, she ended up being sick. She assumed that it was just a virus that she picked up easily because she was new to the system. After spending some quality time huddled over the refresher, and convincing Ryssa that she would be able to go to work; Siri was on her way to her first job ever.
Upon arriving, she was given a belt that held a comlink, a datapad with a stylus and a nametag. It’s very simple Sera,” Ryssa explained. “When you take a table, you write down the order and you use the comlink to leave a holo recording of the order for the cook and another to the computer, which will print the check. After that it’s very self explanatory, you give the customers anything they desire.”
It sounded so much easier than it actually was in truth. Siri followed Ryssa around for a good half of the day, before she was then given a table herself to attend to. She made a few mistakes with orders, but she learned fast despite the fact that she still wasn’t feeling good.
After half a day, Siri was very grateful that she had Jedi training otherwise her feet would’ve been hurting already. Despite this, she realized how profitable waiting tables could actually be. Granted she would never live in the same relative comfort that she had in the Jedi Temple, but she would never go hungry.
“You’re doing great Sera,” Ryssa complimented. “You’re a natural at this.”
“You think so?” Siri asked, surprised.
“Of course,” Ryssa confirmed. “Though I need to warn you of something---well someone to watch out for.”
“Who?” Siri asked curiously.
“Why hello Ryssa,” said a scathing female voice. Both turned to see a blue Twi-lek approaching them wearing a waitress’ belt. Siri couldn’t help but feel the contempt roll off the Twi-lek in waves. “What have you dragged in this time?”
“Mind your manners,” Ryssa snapped.
“You didn’t answer me,” the Twi-lek retorted directing her icy glare at Siri. It had no effect on Siri, however, as she had once stared down the formidable Mace Windu before.
“This is Sera Ketaris,” Ryssa answered annoyed. “Today is her first day.”
“Interesting,” the Twi-lek replied, and then turned and strode out into the dining room.
“That is who I wanted to warn you about,” Ryssa said regretfully.
“Who is she?” Siri asked.
“Leeta Colton,” Ryssa said asthough she had a very bad taste in her mouth. “She’s a nasty piece of work, you should stay as far from her as possible.”
Siri nodded, the Force was clearly telling her the same thing.
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Ooooooh nooooo! Siri doesn't need someone like Leeta snooping around. A backstabber like that would turn her in for sure!  
It's so neat to see Siri adjusting to a regular life. I'm glad she has Ryssa there for guidance. They make a great team! I just hope it will last...
Another great chapter! And I'm sure my hubby is envious of your icon. He is a HUGE Ohio State fan. I can hardly stand to be in the room w/ him when one of their games is on - he gets so hyper he practically bounces off the walls. Needless to say, I hope my house is still standing after Monday's game! 
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Another fine chapter. Thiss Leeta is gonna be a peice of work, I have a really bad feeling about her. Can't wait for the next chapter.
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It's so nice to see Siri as the focus of a story!
“Interesting,” the Twi-lek replied, and then turned and strode out into the dining room.
“That is who I wanted to warn you about,” Ryssa said regretfully.
“Who is she?” Siri asked.
“Leeta Colton,” Ryssa said asthough she had a very bad taste in her mouth. “She’s a nasty piece of work, you should stay as far from her as possible.”
Siri nodded, the Force was clearly telling her the same thing
Be careful, Siri!
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You didn’t answer me,” the Twi-lek retorted directing her icy glare at Siri. It had no effect on Siri, however, as she had once stared down the formidable Mace Windu before
Jedi arent easily intimidated. I wonder how the Twi'lek is going o complicate things?
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I don’t like this Leeta Colton, she is bad news, I just know it. And Siri is sick, or maybe it’s something else.
This update was amazing; it was great to see how Siri is doing on her first job (besides from the Jedi but that’s more of a way of life then an actual job).
Thanks for the pm and I’m looking forward to see how thing will go.
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Humm! Terrible being sick in the morning and on her first day on the job.
Leeta sounds like someone I used to work with. Yuck! Yuck!
I really like this story can't wait for more.
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I confess...when Leeta made her rude appearance, I had to grin.  Because I'm expecting Siri to  Leeta despite the fact that Siri is  . If that does happen, I'll be  !
Great post, I continue to enjoy this!
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Great Chapter Thanks for the PM
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I smiled when I got your pm because I have been hoping for an update to this story. 
Siri is lucky to have Ryssa helping her. She seems so nice. As for Leeta... I think that she is going to be alot of trouble.
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Hmmm.
I suspect that Leeta is going to be trouble. Most likely, Siri's true identity will be revealed due to Leeta, and she'll be forced to go elsewhere.
Siri was sick in the morning before she started her shift? I wonder...Any chance she'd met up with Obi-Wan before she embarked on her last assignment?
I'm still rooting for her to make her way to Tatooine.
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Uh oh. The last thing Siri needs is any trouble and Leeta certainly sounds like trouble!!!
At least she had a reasonable good day on her first day of work
Great update
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Nice update!
Good to see Siri starting to find herself in more of a routine, specially after all she's been thru.So far she seems surrounded by good ppl, except this Leeta Colton, whom i think is gonna be a lot of trouble
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VA_Parky: Ooooooh nooooo! Siri doesn't need someone like Leeta snooping around. A backstabber like that would turn her in for sure!
Yeah, Leeta's not good news.
It's so neat to see Siri adjusting to a regular life. I'm glad she has Ryssa there for guidance. They make a great team! I just hope it will last...
Yes, they do.
Another great chapter! And I'm sure my hubby is envious of your icon. He is a HUGE Ohio State fan. I can hardly stand to be in the room w/ him when one of their games is on - he gets so hyper he practically bounces off the walls. Needless to say, I hope my house is still standing after Monday's game!
Thank you! I live in Ohio, so I support them despite the fact I haven't seen most of their games.
Now, I will close my post in the words of Mr. VA_Parky:
GO BUCKS!
Though it's too bad they lost.
CodyMonKenobi: Another fine chapter. Thiss Leeta is gonna be a peice of work, I have a really bad feeling about her. Can't wait for the next chapter.
Thank you! Yes, Leeta is quite a "interesting" character. More coming soon.
VaderLVR64: It's so nice to see Siri as the focus of a story!
Be careful, Siri!
Yeah...
obsessedwithSW: Jedi arent easily intimidated. I wonder how the Twi'lek is going o complicate things?
No they aren't. Well you'll just have to see... 
Star_Angel: I don’t like this Leeta Colton, she is bad news, I just know it. And Siri is sick, or maybe it’s something else.
Yes, poor Siri.
This update was amazing; it was great to see how Siri is doing on her first job (besides from the Jedi but that’s more of a way of life then an actual job).
Thank you, and I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks for the pm and I’m looking forward to see how thing will go.
You're welcome!
Lea-El: Humm! Terrible being sick in the morning and on her first day on the job.
Yes, definitely.
Leeta sounds like someone I used to work with. Yuck! Yuck!
Me too...I'm drawing from some of my experiences.
I really like this story can't wait for more.
Thank you, more is coming soon!
Raptor517: I confess...when Leeta made her rude appearance, I had to grin. Because I'm expecting Siri to Leeta despite the fact that Siri is . If that does happen, I'll be !
 Who knows?
Great post, I continue to enjoy this!
Thank you!!
G__Anakin: Great Chapter Thanks for the PM
Thank you, and you're welcome!
This doesn't look very good
Nope.
Amidala66: I smiled when I got your pm because I have been hoping for an update to this story.
I'm happy to oblige.
Siri is lucky to have Ryssa helping her. She seems so nice. As for Leeta... I think that she is going to be alot of trouble.
Yes, she's lucky to have Ryssa for a friend. She's not so lucky having Leeta for an enemy however.
Great job and Happy New Year!!!
Thank you, and Happy New Year!
TorontoJediMaster: Hmmm.
I suspect that Leeta is going to be trouble. Most likely, Siri's true identity will be revealed due to Leeta, and she'll be forced to go elsewhere.
You'll just have to wait and see.
Siri was sick in the morning before she started her shift? I wonder...Any chance she'd met up with Obi-Wan before she embarked on her last assignment?
Who knows?
I'm still rooting for her to make her way to Tatooine.
She might or might not, but right now she thinks he's dead.
Looking forward to the next post.
More coming soon.
KELIA: Uh oh. The last thing Siri needs is any trouble and Leeta certainly sounds like trouble!!!
Yes, Leeta does sound like trouble.
At least she had a reasonable good day on her first day of work
Yup!
Great update
Thank you!!
Veloz: Nice update!
Thank you!
Good to see Siri starting to find herself in more of a routine, specially after all she's been thru.So far she seems surrounded by good ppl, except this Leeta Colton, whom i think is gonna be a lot of trouble
Yes, it'sgood Siri has adapted so well.
Tnx so much for the pm
You're welcome.
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Title: A New Beginning
Author:LilyHobbitJedi
Timeframe: IT
Characters: Siri Tachi, Obi-Wan Kenobi, OCs
Genre: Angst/Drama/AU
Summary: While on an undercover mission, Siri Tachi is able to escape the deady Jedi Purge. The is the story of her life after Order 66; how she survived and how she could move on after the worst happened.
AN: Well here it is, the next chapter! Writing this has been fun because I'm able to draw from my own experiences when I used to be a waitress. So some of Siri's waitressing misadventures are actually mine in disguise. Even Leeta is based off someone I unfortunately had to work with. So enjoy!
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A New Beginning
Chapter 5
“Did you here about those Jedi?”
“You mean the ones the Empire just executed?”
“Yeah, they sure put up a good fight.”
“I don’t know why they even bothered; like they could do anything.”
“Did you ever see a Jedi?”
“No.”
“I did once. They had some wizard skills I’m telling you---oh I want a caf!”
“Make that two!”
Siri Tachi wrote down the order and walked away, trying her best to control herself. She hated it when her customers couldn’t seem to do anything else except for talk about the Jedi. As if it wasn’t bad enough to hear the new “Emperor” talk incessantly over the holonet, but to hear it at work to was really getting on her nerves.
The other thing that really bothered her was how disrespectful everyone always was to her. Several seemed to think she was some droid that they could just order about as they please and many others would greet her with “Get me--”. How incredibly rude!
“Oh Sera,” came the shrill voice of a certain highly irritating Twi-lek.
“What do you think you are doing?” Leeta snarled. “You totally ignored that table,” she said pointing to a table with a family of Bith.
“That was your table,” Siri retorted frustrated. “Not mine.”
“The floorplan changed,” Leeta said with a smug grin, handing Siri a flimsiplast sheet.
“You changed this yourself,” Siri snapped, looking at it.
“Not my problem,” Leeta replied. “Now I would take that table before they walk out…oops too late.”
Siri turned quickly to see the now angry Bith leaving. She spun around to face Leeta again. “You did this on purpose,” she exclaimed.
“And your point is?” the Twi-lek replied before turn around quickly, her lekku smacking Siri the face.
~~~~~
“What is her problem?” Siri asked Ryssa later when they arrived home later that day.
“I’ve never known. She’s like that to everyone I’m afraid,” Ryssa replied with a frown. “You just have to ignore her.”
“Even that doesn’t work,” Siri answered, recalling the events of the day before.
“I know what you mean,” Ryssa agreed with a frown. Then all of a sudden she smiled. “At least you get a day off tomorrow.”
Siri had been looking forward to the day off because she really needed to spend some time thinking and meditating. Though she feared to use the Force, she couldn’t escape a power that had always lived inside of her. It seemed that every time she tried to cut herself off from the Force, she seemed to feel it even stronger.
“I do work tomorrow,” Ryssa started. “But if you want to we can have lunch together afterwards.”
Siri smiled. “That sounds nice.”
~~~~~
Siri’s day off seemed to be just what she needed; a day to totally unwind. When she still lived at the Temple it was always good to come back from a mission because she always had to chance to just relax, meditate and commune with the Force. As Jedi never actually stopped working towards mastering their skills and it felt strange to not have anything to work towards.
Sure Siri could practice her swordsmanship with her lightsaber, but honestly what was the point? It would be incredibly dangerous and risky to use it as it was, and what would be the point of it? One Jedi couldn’t defeat the Empire, even if it was Yoda himself. Survival was her main goal and Siri had to forget about ever being a Jedi.
Instead she spent the day mostly in meditation. It seemed that Jedi were eradicated, to an extent so was the Force. She puzzled over the conundrum of why the Force had chosen for her to survive and not save incredible Jedi like Obi-Wan Kenobi or Anakin Skywalker. It didn’t seem logical and the Force didn’t reveal anything to her except to stay where she was.
~~~~~
Later on that day she met Ryssa at a small café that wasn’t too far from the Galaxy Bistro. As always the older woman was full of joy and total contentment, which still bemused Siri. It seemed as if there was nothing that could upset her, for Ryssa always took the optimistic view on everything.
“This is one of my favorite eateries after the Bistro,” Ryssa said happily. “Order anything you like Sera, it will be my treat.”
“But you’ve already done so much for me,” Siri argued. “I should buy this time.”
“Very well, if you insist,” Ryssa submitted. “Now they have some excellent nerfburgers…”
~~~~~
Throughout the meal, Siri began to really understand her new friend. Ryssa was one of those wonderful people who felt they couldn’t give enough and Siri was sure she knew why she did it. Ryssa’s husband died only a few years before and she covered the pain of it all by offering help to those in need. It was truly quite remarkable.
The more Siri talked with Ryssa, the more she felt wanted to give away her true identity. It felt wrong to lie to someone who had taken in her in and helped her get a job. Siri thought again about her plan to move out when she was able to. It had to be soon, Siri thought grimly.
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