Saga A Whole Other Place: A Star Wars/Where the Heart Is crossover- O/N- Updated: October 11, 2003

Disclaimer: All characters associated with Star Wars that I did not create myself belong to George Lucas, Lucas Films, and Lucas Arts. All characters associated with Where the Heart Is belong to Billie Letts, the author of the wonderful book, and Twentieth Century Fox, and Wind Dancer Production for the movie. I make no moneys off of this or from the Star Wars, or Where the Heart Is characters.

Author?s Notes (They are long so bear with me): I love the way that Ewan McGregor and Natalie Portman looked together, but unfortunately because of the characters they play, we all know that Amidala ends up with Anakin. So I took it upon myself to write this crossover/AU where Novalee Nation meets Obi-Wan Kenobi. You can guess what shall happen. I hope that I can stay true to both the characters from both movies and still create a good story. I see Star Wars as being in the distant future, despite the ?long time ago in a galaxy far, far away? line. I figure TPM being 500 years in the future of our time. Also, there are some things that occurred both in Phantom Menace and in Where the Heart Is. I explain why they did not happen for some, but here is my take on other things. Qui-Gon was NOT killed. Instead I have in mind that he managed to side step Maul?s thrust, but was still badly injured that put him out of commission for a bit. He took a major saber slice to the side. Hence why Obi-Wan is still training Anakin. It had to be done and done now or he would lose valuable time waiting for Qui-Gon to recover. I am using the wonderful Soap Opera Aging Machine they used for their kids, so that I can use Hayden Christiansen as Anakin still, putting him at 17 or so. But I don?t want it too far into the future so Obi-Wan doesn?t have his beard yet. I like him clean-shavin? <g>. Anyways, other things that occurred in Where the Heart Is are explained, like the absences of Forney and Leon (Eddie in the movie). Read on and enjoy!


July 2500

Mace Windu had his hands tucked into the sleeves of his Jedi robe. His ever-watchful eyes looked around. Yoda walked over to him, leaning against his stick. ?Coordinates set are they?? the little green alien asked.

?Yes. Exact date and place,? Mace said.

Ric Olie, Queen Amidala of Naboo?s personal pilot poked his head out of the ship?s cockpit to look at the two Jedi knights. ?We are ready to go,? he said.

Mace nodded. ?Let?s go. The faster we get there, the sooner we can return,? he said. Olie nodded and soon Yoda and Mace could feel the ship lifting out of the hangar and flying away.

Mace straightened just a bit. ?We go to the past to save the future,? he said.

Yoda nodded. ?Last hope she is, trained she must be,? he said.

Mace nodded. ?Americus Nation. Let?s just hope that her mother allows her to come,? he said.

Yoda looked at the tall man. ?Choice she shall not have. Must this child come. Future depends on her it does,? he said. All Mace could do was nod.


July, 2000

?Americus don?t you go near that tree!? Novalee Nation called.

?She is something else, I give her that much,? Lexie Coop said as she pulled lettuce from the head to make a salad.

?Brownie ain?t helping by encouraging her to be a tomboy,? Novalee said setting Lexie?s youngest baby, Peanut, on the blanket stretched out on the grass.

Lexie gave Novalee an indignant look. ?Are you saying that my son is a bad influence on your daughter?? she teased. Novalee merely gave her an impish grin.

?So?? Lexie started as she continued to shred the lettuce. ?Have you heard from Forney??

Novalee sighed as she continued to cut tomatoes. She didn?t answer. She paused in her cutting and wiped her hands on the dishtowel beside her. ?He still writes Americus, though I?m surprised,? she finally said.

Lexie?s hands dropped into the bowl she was putting the lettuce in. ?That?s it? He talks to Americus but not you?? she said. ?Does he even put, ?Please extend my best wishes to your mother? anymore??

Novalee glanced at Lexie. ?He?s married now Lexie. He has no need to write me,? she said, p

 

I love this JainaDurron!


I have the film and I thought it was so funny. I'll be following this one.

 

I read the book and saw the movie, and I think that this story looks great. Good job!!

 

Sara: Wasn't it great?! I love both the book and the movie, and after watching both WTHI and TPM too much in the same night, the idea for this fic came to mind.

clumsy527: Thanks so much!

~~Jilly

 

great fic, JD. I'm usually not into crossovers, but this is interesting. Keep it up.

~aeryn

 

Uuuupppppp!!!!

~aeryn

 

Thanks Aeryn I have a cold (AGAIN Grrrr) but I am hoping to work some on the fics that I have to work on, including this one.

~~Jilly

 

Don't push yourself, but I hope you get better

~aeryn

 

Thanks Aeryn. I may work on it some tonight along with my other stuff. I updated and moved Her Hero/His Soul and put it at the new forum.

~~Jilly

 

I saw it, and put the new link in the archive this morning.

~aeryn

 

Looky! A new post! I had to take a break from K/Jness to get my creative juices flowing again for them so I switched to Obidala and Obi/Novalee to do so. Enjoy!

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"Wait, wait, wait," Novalee said, shaking her head. After she had Americus back in her arms and she was calmed enough to listen carefully, albeit grudgingly, Yoda and Mace explained the situation of what was happening to Novalee, and Americus's role in their destiny.

"You mean to tell me that my daughter, a five year old, is this great one, this destiny that is meant to save your world and balance it?"

"The truth it is," Yoda said, his ears moving in time to his words.

"Y'all are crazy," Novalee said, waving her hand a bit.

"Not crazy, Mama," Americus said with a bright smile. She hurried over to Obi-Wan. The man instantly opened his arms to allow the little girl to crawl into his lap. His eyes widened as he felt Americus's strength as she lifted them both into the air. He helped her lower them both back down. "See? He gonna train me, Mama."

Novalee stared opened mouthed. Her jaw lifted to shut as she stood, her jaw tensing. "Y'all are nothing but a bunch of lunatics, you actually expect me to let you anywhere near my daughter?!"

"Miss Nation, I assure you that we are not crazy," Qui-Gon said. He lifted a nearby stone to show her.

"What is this?!" Novalee demanded, panic stricken. "What illusions are these?!"

Obi-Wan set Americus on her feet and stood, walking over to Novalee. He put his hands up in a show of not hurting her when she backed up, her face contorted in an invisible pain. "There are no illusions, m'lady," he said, slipping into a role of slight submissive to her. "This is what we call the Force, it is our way."

"Your way?" Novalee asked. She looked around. "What way is that?" She glanced at Padme and waved her hand. "And her! She looks identical to me, or I look identical to her. What IS this place?"

"You are on a planet called Naboo," Obi-Wan said.

"Not in your galaxy, are we, your time we are not in," Yoda said.

Novalee looked over, suddenly pale. "What?" she asked.

"Mama, you scared?" Americus asked as she came over to her, taking her hand.

Novalee knelt beside Americus and wrapped her arms around her. "Terrified, baby," she whispered, hugging her daughter.

"Might I suggest, Master Windu, Master Yoda, that we allow Miss Nation and her daughter to rest," Qui-Gon said. "This is a rather overwhelming thing to take in."

"Agree, we do," Yoda said. "Master Obi-Wan, escort the child and mother you will."

"It shall be my honor, Master Yoda," Obi-Wan said with a bow. He offered a hand to Novalee to help her stand.

Novalee raised her eyes to his, noticing how blue they were. She took his hand and let him pull her up. She lifted Americus into her arms, and the little girl instantly reached out for Obi-Wan.

Surprised by the action, the young Jedi Knight took the child into his arms, feeling her legs wrap trustingly around his waist as her arms wrapped around his neck. "This way, m'lady," Obi-Wan said.

Novalee followed Obi-Wan. She kept one eye on her daughter in his arms and following him, while the other took in her surroundings. She had never known such lavish surroundings as the palace. She felt as though she were in a dream.

"No dream, Mama," Americus said. "It's all real. I gonna help them."

Novalee looked at the innocent features of her daughter and couldn't help but smile. She jumped as she heard Lexie behind her. "Oh my sweet Lord Novalee!" Lexie cried as she ran over. Novalee had barely turned when she found herself engulfed in a hug by the older woman. "Where are? Hello." Lexie had pulled back and was now smiling at Obi-Wan.

"Something wrong, Obi-Wan?" Qui-Gon asked as he and Anakin walked up to the group of people.

"No, Qui-Gon," Obi-Wan said. "I was just escorting Lady Novalee and Lady Americus to their quarters when the lady before us came upon us."

Lexie turned and felt a grin splitting her face. "And helllooooo,"

 

I luv this story, jd Both Master and Padawan have their hands full, I'd say

~aeryn

 

I love this story! 'Where the Heart is' is one of my favorite books and this crossover is a dream come true. More soon

 

Aeryn: Oh yeah. Especially with Lexie. She is very much a handful.

cristalvandepol: I'm glad you like it, but I think I am missing one of Lexie's kids, and I can't find my book or movie. I know she had four kids when she met Novalee, then got involved with a guy who said he was sterile and had a kid. Or did she have three kids and had twins with that guy? Either way, I think I am missing a child's name. Cause I am pretty sure that she had a 6th child with Leon/Eddie when they married. But up till that, I'm pretty sure she had 5 kids, cause I think she had a set of twins.

~~Jilly

 

Wow! that was really good. please keep posting. i'm loving this story

 

Up!

~aeryn

 

A wonderful post, Jaina!

 

This is a great story Jilly keep it going.

 

She had three kids at the start and then another kid with the sterile guy. She got married to a guy who already had 2 kids... I just re-read the book so I think thats right. I also think you should post more...

 

I almost forgot about this fic, so Up!

~aeryn

 

Up!!

 

I just found this and I love it! Please continue!

 

Up

 

Up!!

 

Thanks everyone for upping. Up again till I can get a chance to post a new update!

~~Jilly