Chari Skale

Chapter 6: Adult Chari

One day, Cassandra saw the adult Chari sitting quiet and aloof against an enormous tree. She nearly smiled from ear to ear at how similar she was acting like her Mother. Moments later, she walked towards her. When she was in earshot, she stated, "You're much like your parents than you may know, and it has nothing to do with you mimicking them."

She gave a dry smile, "Oh... hi, Skyma. I'm just sitting here away from everyone until I am needed."

She huffed, "If you expect me to believe what you said, then you are like your Mother — nuts."

"Not buying it?"

"NOPE! I didn't buy her loony excuses, and I won't start with yours." She paused and said, "Try again."

"I have examined everything with the Force, and I felt nothing from the Dark-side. I'm believing I could be the one that messed up things."

She repeatedly shook her head. She said, "What is it with you, O'Neills? I know Jack doesn't think this way. Why in bloody hell are you two doing so?"

"I know how you feel. I heard your lectures constantly in my timeline. In this one, things are unconventional. I was born just recently, and there is no sign of the Dark-side near me or on this planet."

"What does that have to do with anything? Am I going to kick your ass, too, or is that Lisblia's job?"

She smiled and said, "Both of you actually, or that is what you both have stated not all that long after we got married."

"Spill it! I will not allow you to do a damn thing more until you talk to me."

"I told you that..."

"I heard your excuse. I want you to explain what is bothering you."

She showed tears running down her face. In a crying voice, she said, "To me, Mom died. When Mom talked to me in the Force in my reality, all I wanted was to be with her in the living. What is upsetting me, should I do so? How can I fulfill my task in this reality if I want to live in the past? Jedi do not live like that."

"I believe how you live should differ from the so-called Jedi way. How dare they make that policy? I was told they used to be an arrogant lot. I believe they still are that way. If you are to be the Empress of the Jedi Knights, then you need to change this idiotic policy."

"I'm not the Empress. Amanda has replaced me. I'm the Queen of the Tok'ra."

Cassandra crossed her arms in front of her chest in disgust, "Jinqa ootay ji ercae nie dan tarhan ji Tok'ra ohk? Korjin ohk Juno'hervoe Viyi'ee. «Who in the hell do you think the Tok'ra are? They were Jedi Knights.»" She paused and continued in English, "The Tok'ra of today are Jedi Knights. Amanda is just as much royalty, but you're the Empress."

"I'm... not... her."

"Yes, you are! Sammy is too, but dammit — I don't want to hear that from you."

"Cassandra, Do ohk a ercirak... go cinao a rajau a'an ir sei goh... Skale. «Cassandra, I am a baby... not yet a royalty other than my name... Skale.»"

"I was referring to you. I know the implications of your younger self. What you need to do is stop fearing... and think, or I'll think your Lekku of yours is full of Bantha Fudo."

She laughed, "Lis said the same thing before we entered this timeline."

"I thought as much. As I said, you and Sam are so much alike. You look like your Mother but with a Lekku."

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As those two continued to talk, Sam and Lisblia were in the baby's bedroom. Sam was putting her in her bed. It was her nap time. As they were quietly walking out of the room, Lisblia asked, "Mom, how do you feel having my Chari with you and with yours at the same time?"