Little stories of love and joy.

CAL

Title: The Galactic Game

Chapter 1: A Game of Destiny

Greez, the witty and sarcastic pilot of the Mantis, had always been a master at finding ways to entertain himself during their long journeys across the galaxy. On this particular day, he had a mischievous plan in mind to lighten the mood on the ship.

"Hey, Cal! Cere! I've got a brilliant idea to pass the time," Greez exclaimed, rubbing his hands together with a sly grin.

Cal Kestis, the young Jedi Knight, looked up from his meditation, intrigued by Greez's enthusiasm. "What's the plan, Greez?"

Cere Junda, their wise and experienced former Jedi Knight, raised an eyebrow, a playful smirk forming on her face. "Oh, I'm all ears, Greez. What kind of trouble are you getting us into this time?"

Greez chuckled, his eyes gleaming mischievously. "No trouble, I promise. Just a little game to test your skills and knowledge. We'll call it 'The Galactic Game.'"

Cal and Cere exchanged curious glances before Cal spoke up. "Alright, Greez. We're in. What do we have to do?"

Greez clapped his hands together, excitement radiating from him. "Great! Here's how it works. I'll ask you a series of questions about the Jedi Order, the Force, and the galaxy. You'll have to answer them correctly to earn points. The one with the most points at the end wins!"

Cere chuckled, shaking her head. "You just want to prove that you know more than us, don't you, Greez?"

Greez shrugged, a mischievous glint in his eyes. "Maybe, maybe not. But it'll be fun, I promise!"

Chapter 2: The Game Begins

As the Mantis soared through space, Greez gathered Cal and Cere in the common area, where he had set up a makeshift game show-style setup. He had even fashioned a buzzer out of spare parts.

"Alright, let's get this show on the road!" Greez exclaimed, rubbing his hands together. "First question: What is the name of the ancient Jedi Order's sacred texts?"

Cal, quick-witted as ever, buzzed in first. "The Jedi Code."

Greez chuckled, shaking his head. "Close, but not quite, kid. Cere?"

Cere smirked, pressing the buzzer. "The Jedi Archives."

Greez grinned, nodding. "Correct! One point for Cere. Next question: Who was the first Jedi to discover the ability to become one with the Force after death?"

Cal buzzed in confidently. "Qui-Gon Jinn."

Greez raised an eyebrow, impressed. "Correct! One point for Cal. Moving on: What is the name of the ancient Sith homeworld?"

Cere buzzed in this time. "Korriban."

Greez nodded, awarding her another point. "Well done, Cere! Next question: What is the name of the Jedi who trained Count Dooku?"

Cal buzzed in, a determined look on his face. "Master Yoda."

Greez chuckled, shaking his head. "Nope, sorry, kid. That's incorrect. Cere?"

Cere smirked, teasingly. "Master Sifo-Dyas."

Greez laughed, clapping his hands. "Correct! Another point for Cere. Looks like she's in the lead!"

Chapter 3: Revelations and Reflections

As the game progressed, Greez continued to ask questions, each one revealing more about the vast galaxy and the Jedi Order. The banter between Cal, Cere, and Greez filled the air, creating a lighthearted atmosphere on the Mantis.

"Alright, final question," Greez announced, a twinkle in his eye. "What is the true identity of Cal Kestis?"

Cal's eyes widened, surprised by the sudden revelation. "Wait, what?"

Cere chuckled, patting Cal's shoulder reassuringly. "Don't worry, Cal. Greez is just messing with you."

Greez grinned, leaning back in his chair. "Well, I guess the game's over then. Cere wins with the most points!"

Cal let out a sigh of relief, a playful smile forming on his face. "Thank the Force for that."

Greez chuckled, shaking his head. "You're lucky, kid. But hey, at least you learned something new about yourself, right?"

Cal nodded, a newfound sense of curiosity in his eyes. "Yeah, I guess I did. Thanks, Greez."

As the Mantis continued its journey through the galaxy, the game had brought them closer together, strengthening their bond as a team. And in the midst of their adventures, they discovered that even in the darkest of times, laughter can be found.