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PetraKenobi Registered: Feb '08	Date Posted: 2/2/09 8:25am Subject: My Front Porch Looking In: Search for Truth (Updated January 29th) - Date Edited: 1/29 5:03pm (64 edits total) Edited By: PetraKenobi
	Well, I tried PMing a mod about this but they haven't been on in like a year so I'm going ahead and doing this...mods, feel free to merge this thread with this one: http://boards.theforce.net/the_saga/b10476/28434505/p1 if it's necessary. For my readers, this is the sequel to the Star Wars prequel rewrite "My Front Porch Looking In". While not revealing many plot points, I will say that this part of the story will include Petra and Obi-Wan's search for her real parents, more history of her and Siri's past(s) and their hard journey to recover after Anakin's betrayal and the slaughter of their family. PM LIST: (If you're added but you don't post, you'll be taken off within 2 weeks) KaraJadeKim Jedi_QueenBee earlybird-obi-wan LukeSkywalker_2001 Healer_Bryony Allana_Djo_Solo “She’s what?!” Obi-Wan stopped the eopie abruptly. “Tell me you didn’t just say that.” “No, that’s what I said. She’s my sister…or was anyway.” “But, how? You weren’t even born on the same planet.” Obi-wan said. “I matched her DNA with mine. It matched nearly perfectly except for the difference in the midi-chlorian count. But I…I never told Anakin about it. He was under the impression that I was his sister by blood.” I replied softly. “But you’re not? You’re not related to Anakin at all?” He asked. “No. And for that, I’m thankful. I shouldn’t be but I am” I replied. He spurred the eopie on again as I leaned against his back. “How much further?” “Three or four more miles. Are you tired?” He asked, his voice filled with strain. “I’m fine. Maybe I should ask the same of you.” I said. -----signature----- Daughter of Eve padawan and adoptee of s65horsey! Palin 2012 CHECK OUT MY FANFIC: http://boards.theforce.net/the_saga/b10476/28
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Jedi_QueenBee Registered: Sep '08	Date Posted: 2/2/09 8:39am Subject: RE: My Front Porch Looking In: Search for Truth
	am i still on your p.m. list? -----signature----- Blessed are the Peacemakers, for they will be called Sons of God. Matthew 5:9 Wishing on a shooting star. Hoping for a better day. Is anybody there? =0
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PetraKenobi Registered: Feb '08	Date Posted: 2/2/09 6:48pm Subject: RE: My Front Porch Looking In: Search for Truth
	oh yes, of course. edits post -----signature----- Daughter of Eve padawan and adoptee of s65horsey! Palin 2012 CHECK OUT MY FANFIC: http://boards.theforce.net/the_saga/b10476/28
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PetraKenobi Registered: Feb '08	Date Posted: 2/4/09 1:42pm Subject: RE: My Front Porch Looking In: Search for Truth
	He sighed. “Once we give Luke to the Lars we’ll go back to the ship.” Silence settled between us for the rest of the way. As we approached the homestead, I sat up. Anakin had told me about it…and the grave that my mom was in. Owen was on a small hill near the hovel watching the twin suns; he heard us approaching and turned around. Beru came out to meet us as Obi-Wan got off the eopie and walked to her, withdrawing Luke from his cloak. He quickly explained to her the situation and asked her to keep Luke safe, to which she promised she and Owen would. Obi-Wan handed Luke over to her and she joined Owen on the hillside. Obi-Wan paused and turned back to the eopie. We stayed for another minute before Obi-Wan got back on. We were about to leave when I happened to turn around and I saw a sand storm on the horizon. Two alarms started to sound on the homestead as Owen and Beru turned to see the storm. Owen motioned for us to go inside, so Obi-wan grabbed our stuff off the back of the Eopie and tied it up near the hovel. Beru went inside first, followed by me, Owen and finally Obi-wan. Obi-Wan shut the door and locked it. The quick movements didn’t set well with the tubes and I winced, sucking in a sharp breath. Obi-Wan was instantly by my side helping me to a chair. He rested his hand on my stomach and healed me some, but not completely. The medical droids had said that no amount of Jedi healing or even the latest technology would be able to fully restore me back to my old self. But it did help to ease the pain enough to where I could breathe without hurting. “Is she all right?” Beru asked with concern. I hadn’t ever met her before now but I instantly took a liking to her. “She’ll be fine. It’s just….she’s a little sore from her injuries.” Obi-Wan replied. I hated being talked about in the third person but what can you do? Beru handed Luke to Owen and went into the kitchen and came back out with a tray of drinks. “I’m sorry I don’t have much prepared; we weren’t expecting company.” “We weren’t expecting to stay. I apologize for the inconvenience.” Obi-Wan said blankly. I noticed that throughout the whole thing, Owen remained deathly quiet. I couldn’t tell if it was his nature or if he was just very, very cautious. “Anakin told me a little about his trip to Tattoine two years ago. I wish I could have been here.” I said after a minute or two of silence. I made sure I directed my statement to Owen. “He never mentioned he had a sister. But Shmi had mentioned you once or twice when she was here.” Owen said then he handed Luke back to Beru and left. Friendly fellow…I’m being sarcastic, by the way. -----signature----- Daughter of Eve padawan and adoptee of s65horsey! Palin 2012 CHECK OUT MY FANFIC: http://boards.theforce.net/the_saga/b10476/28
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KaraJadeKim Registered: Mar '08	Date Posted: 2/4/09 4:40pm Subject: RE: My Front Porch Looking In: Search for Truth-2\2\09: At the Lars' Homestead - Date Edited: 2/4/09 4:41pm (1 edits total) Edited By: KaraJadeKim
	Beru always struck me as a the quiet sweet type Owen always seemed to brash and smart alack the way he treated Luke in a new hope. Nice update kenobi but obi wan was shocked i bet. I bet it all makes sense to him now. -----signature----- Njo Blackmoon Six Jacen Solo Fan Club: good, bad, and ugly http://boards.theforce.net/eu_community/b10194/4379448/p1 I am already dead Llumiya Well why not lay down and let us throw dirt over you Luke skywalker
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earlybird-obi-wan Registered: Aug '06	Date Posted: 2/4/09 8:51pm Subject: RE: My Front Porch Looking In: Search for Truth-2\2\09: At the Lars' Homestead
	nice update and will they keep watch over Luke? -----signature----- writer and Star Wars fan FANART [link=http://boards.theforce.net/fan_art/b10020/25793899]fanart[/link] stories in my bio
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Jedi_QueenBee Registered: Sep '08	Date Posted: 2/5/09 4:31am Subject: RE: My Front Porch Looking In: Search for Truth-2\2\09: At the Lars' Homestead
	he's friendly ..... NOT!!!! -----signature----- Blessed are the Peacemakers, for they will be called Sons of God. Matthew 5:9 Wishing on a shooting star. Hoping for a better day. Is anybody there? =0
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PetraKenobi Registered: Feb '08	Date Posted: 2/8/09 10:21am Subject: RE: My Front Porch Looking In: Search for Truth-2\2\09: At the Lars' Homestead
	“I’m sorry. He’s usually not this way with people.” Beru said, stammering. “It’s all right, Beru. As soon as this sand storm is over, we’ll be on our way.” Obi-Wan said. I suddenly got a strong desire to hold Luke in my arms again. “Beru, may I hold him?” “Of course.” She said with a smile as she handed him to me. I cradled him in my arms. He was awake now and he looked almost exactly like Anakin did when he was born. He looked at me and smiled. I touched his nose but he grabbed my finger and held it. My hand closed around his, as it had done with Anakin not so long ago. It was hard to believe that the brother I had grown up with, the boy I had loved so much, the man that never knew the truth, had turned against me and his beliefs. I sighed. I hoped with all that was in me that Luke would never become a Jedi like his father. Or, at the very least, he wouldn’t follow the same path as Anakin did. “Storm’s letting up” Obi-Wan said a few minutes later. “We should be leaving in a few minutes.” “Obi-wan, do we have to?” I asked. “Yes we have to. The longer we stay here the more danger we put the Lars in.” He replied. I handed Luke back to Beru, who was sitting beside me. “We’ll keep him safe, I promise.” She said. I hugged her, trying to believe that they would. “Again, I apologize for Owen’s actions. It’s just…he’s not very approving of Jedi.” Obi-Wan had our luggage but he held my arm as we walked out to the eopie. He secured our things then lifted me up on the eopie. He paused a minute and looked in my eyes. I too was remembering when we first met. He had helped me down from an eopie similar in the way that he helped me back up. I leaned down and kissed him. “We should go” he said and climbed on in front of me. He spurred the eopie and it stood up slowly and started to walk away from the homestead. “Where are we going?” I asked. “The hills. I think there are some places to live up there.” He replied. “Far enough away from civilization but yet close enough to where I can keep an eye on Luke.” -----signature----- Daughter of Eve padawan and adoptee of s65horsey! Palin 2012 CHECK OUT MY FANFIC: http://boards.theforce.net/the_saga/b10476/28
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earlybird-obi-wan Registered: Aug '06	Date Posted: 2/8/09 10:45am Subject: RE: My Front Porch Looking In: Search for Truth-2\8\09: Finding a Home
	Nice to see them safe and Luke safe with the Lars family -----signature----- writer and Star Wars fan FANART [link=http://boards.theforce.net/fan_art/b10020/25793899]fanart[/link] stories in my bio
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PetraKenobi Registered: Feb '08	Date Posted: 2/11/09 7:29am Subject: RE: My Front Porch Looking In: Search for Truth-2\8\09: Finding a Home
	“But won’t Owen hate you for that? He didn’t seem like he liked you very much. Or me for that matter.” I said, leaning against his back. “He won’t know” was all I heard in response. “Hang on; we’re going up some steep hills.” I tightened my grip around his waist as the eopie started his upward ascent. When we reached a level and somewhat flat place, Obi-Wan stopped the animal and got off. “Wait here, I’ll be back” he said and disappeared beyond the rocks. I heard strange noises in the distance and knew by experience they were wild animals native only to the hills. The eopie shifted uneasily; he probably knew those animals well too. “Come on, Kenobi” I muttered. The suns were gone, and the moons were out. The temperature started to drop and I pulled my robe tighter around me. I heard something in the rocks. “Obi-wan, is that you?” I whispered. No reply but I heard the rocks moving. I couldn’t reach my lightsaber but I remained as still as possible. I soon heard breathing nearby and the Eopie started to back up. I grabbed the reins and held him still as best I could. Almost too soon to realize it, I heard growling, the Eopie reared up though I didn’t know it was possible and I was thrown off along with all our things. The eopie took off back down the way we came but whatever had scared it was staring straight at me. The only thing I could see clearly was its eyes. I didn’t move, afraid that if I did it would attack. I shouldn’t have worried though because Obi-Wan was there instantly and killed it. He helped me up. “Are you all right?” he asked. “Yeah. Just a little shaken up, but I’m fine.” I answered. I heard the frustration and regret in his voice and knew that he regretted leaving me alone. I winced. I had been jarred more than I realized. “The hovel is up this way. It’s deserted but there are enough supplies there that we can survive a month or so.” He wrapped his arm around my waist to support me. As he guided me up the path, he kept looking behind him and over his shoulder to make sure we weren’t being followed. I felt him getting tired and I stopped. “What’s wrong?” A\N: thought I'd mention that this part of the story is currently happening. -----signature----- Daughter of Eve padawan and adoptee of s65horsey! Palin 2012 CHECK OUT MY FANFIC: http://boards.theforce.net/the_saga/b10476/28
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earlybird-obi-wan Registered: Aug '06	Date Posted: 2/11/09 7:49am Subject: RE: My Front Porch Looking In: Search for Truth-2\11\09: In Danger Again
	yes? what's wrong? nice update -----signature----- writer and Star Wars fan FANART [link=http://boards.theforce.net/fan_art/b10020/25793899]fanart[/link] stories in my bio
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Jedi_QueenBee Registered: Sep '08	Date Posted: 2/11/09 12:37pm Subject: RE: My Front Porch Looking In: Search for Truth-2\11\09: In Danger Again
	what is he so afraid of this time? -----signature----- Blessed are the Peacemakers, for they will be called Sons of God. Matthew 5:9 Wishing on a shooting star. Hoping for a better day. Is anybody there? =0
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KaraJadeKim Registered: Mar '08	Date Posted: 2/11/09 9:21pm Subject: RE: My Front Porch Looking In: Search for Truth-2\11\09: In Danger Again
	not good -----signature----- Njo Blackmoon Six Jacen Solo Fan Club: good, bad, and ugly http://boards.theforce.net/eu_community/b10194/4379448/p1 I am already dead Llumiya Well why not lay down and let us throw dirt over you Luke skywalker
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PetraKenobi Registered: Feb '08	Date Posted: 2/14/09 8:59am Subject: RE: My Front Porch Looking In: Search for Truth-2\11\09: In Danger Again
	“Nothing, just need to rest a minute.” I said. He had me and our luggage and I did it more for his sake than mine, even though my stomach felt like it was on fire. He dropped the luggage and leaned against a rock, his face turned towards the stars. “Obi-Wan? Are we safe? From Anakin I mean.” He sighed. “Honestly, Petra, I don’t know. This is about as far out of the Republic as I dare to go. Come, we should get moving.” He straightened up and walked toward me, helping me stand. “How much further?” I asked. “Not far. I promise.” He replied. He again picked up our things and we resumed our journey. Thirty minutes later, we arrived at the top of a hill. It was somewhat level but well protected by rocks; there was a small, hard mud hovel not far from us. There was a light burning in a window. “Welcome home” Obi-Wan said softly. “Is that supposed to make me feel better?” I said bitterly. “N-no. I’m sorry; I guess I wasn’t think…never mind, let’s get inside before it gets any later.” He said dejectedly. He opened the door with the Force and led me inside. It wasn’t too bad…after all I had lived most of my life in a hovel similar. “I know it’s not the same but we can make it better. The bedroom and shower are through that door.” He pointed to a door not far away. “I’d start a fire or something but there’s nothing to start it with.” “There should be a switch…over here.” I said, walking over to the wall. I flipped a hidden switch that turned on the heat. “I didn’t know that was over there.” He said. I shrugged. “It was one of the few luxuries my mom and Anakin and I had. We were too important to our masters to freeze to death.” I said blankly. He took our things to the bedroom and unpacked. Even if he wasn’t raised to be a husband, he had certainly learned to be a great one in the past 12 years. I couldn’t imagine spending my life with anyone else; and as I watched him unpack our things, my love for him grew. The care with which he had taken care of me the past few days; the way he had protected me, not just recently but throughout the years. “I probably need to clean your wounds.” He said. I sat down on the bed and took off my outer tunic; underneath was a tank top which I took off as well. For the first time, I noticed the scars and the tubes containing antibiotics penetrating my stomach. “I should be able to remove the tubes. The droids said when and how to. It may hurt though.” “I can handle it.” I replied. He knelt down in front of me and rested his hands on my stomach. With the Force he carefully, slowly, painfully pulled out the tubes, clamping the free part in between his fingers to stop the flow of medicine. I winced and grabbed his arm. He looked up and stopped what he was doing. “I’m sorry, is it hurting you?” He asked. “A little.” I said. He kept his eyes on mine as he finished pulling them out. He removed the container, which held the antibiotics, from around my waist. He then proceeded to wet some cloths with alcohol; when it made contact with my skin it stung and then became numb. He cleaned the wound and made sure there was no bleeding before wrapping a clean white bandage around my stomach and back. “Now how does it feel?” He asked me, his hand resting on my shoulder. “Better, actually; thank you.” I said, looking up at him. He bent down and kissed me. “Obi-Wan, did Anakin kill Zett and Luke?” -----signature----- Daughter of Eve padawan and adoptee of s65horsey! Palin 2012 CHECK OUT MY FANFIC: http://boards.theforce.net/the_saga/b10476/28
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KaraJadeKim Registered: Mar '08	Date Posted: 2/14/09 4:50pm Subject: RE: My Front Porch Looking In: Search for Truth-2\14\09: Taking Care of Her
	Aww so sweet obi wan takes good care of her. -----signature----- Njo Blackmoon Six Jacen Solo Fan Club: good, bad, and ugly http://boards.theforce.net/eu_community/b10194/4379448/p1 I am already dead Llumiya Well why not lay down and let us throw dirt over you Luke skywalker
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Jedi_QueenBee Registered: Sep '08	Date Posted: 2/14/09 5:23pm Subject: RE: My Front Porch Looking In: Search for Truth-2\14\09: Taking Care of Her
	awwwww...... Obi is being a good husband to Petra . I knew they were meant to be together. I just knew it Leaving me breathless . again . -----signature----- Blessed are the Peacemakers, for they will be called Sons of God. Matthew 5:9 Wishing on a shooting star. Hoping for a better day. Is anybody there? =0
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