Author's Note: Here we are again. This story is the third in a series called Dark and Rocky Places. Part one is Who Am I; Who Are You? and the second Part is Academy Daze: Year Four. Both can be found on my profile page or you can go to my website by Googling my penname.

Once again thank you to Kamakashi for betaing this monstrousity. We're almost in the home stretch now. Year Two is now complete and let the editing begin!

New Beginnings, Old Endings

The August day was beautiful, with a warm sun shining down on the Wing of Cadets as the stood on the grassy lawn. Cassandra Fraiser, third year cadet, stood with her squadron, watching the swearing in of the SMACKs or freshmen.

Jon was close by in his own squadron and if she turned her head slightly she could just see him. He looked fine in his uniform with his wedge fitted snugly on his head. He looked her way and a small smile crossed his features, a feeling of belonging rushed through her. Memories of the past year, her triumphs and failures came to the surface. This was where she belonged and who she was and in three more years she would be an officer.

She couldn't help standing a little taller as she thought about Janet, her mother. A Major in the Air Force and a medical doctor, Janet had died serving her country and Cassie felt that she owed it to her to serve and honor her memory. She was also contemplating becoming an MD as well.

All the 'wedges' raised their right arms swearing the Cadet's Honor Code. They all looked so young, so much younger than Cassie had been a year ago, but then again, Cassie had already lived a lifetime by the time she turned twelve.

"We will not lie, steal or cheat, nor tolerate among us anyone who does. Further more, I resolve to do my duty and to live honorably, so help me God."

It was just a year ago Cassie had made the same promises. Thinking back over her first year Cassie decided that by her actions she had upheld the code with honor, but there were things unfinished. Trelawney and his father were still out there and who knew what trouble the Goa'uld and their cronies might still be up to. This year would prove to be interesting that was a given, after all she was an alien and her boyfriend a clone, their lives would never be simple.

Cassie stood at attention as General Shark dismissed the cadets and the freshmen began to intermix with the rest of the cadets. One of the fourth years caught Cassie's eye. She was obviously older than any of her classmates and none of them seemed to pay her any attention. Knowing what it was like to be an outsider, Cassie made her way toward the cadet.

She had almost made her was through the crowd to the girl when another large beefy fourth year bumped into her, almost knocking the gloomy twen to the ground. The freshman recovered quickly and glared at the guy.

"Sorry Kawalsky. I wasn't watching where I was going." The words were said with a sneer as the other cadet disappeared into the crowd, not even meeting Kawalsky's eye.

"We'll see about that in the gym tomorrow, Ashgar," she grumbled, turning to stare at the fountain. The new cadet stood there for a few minutes before her expression changed.

Cassie watched as a huge smile erupt on the brunette's face, as if she was remembering something… the same smile that stared back at her from the photographs in Jack's house, Charlie Kawalsky's smile. Could this be his daughter? And what would that mean for Jon?

Jon listened to the 'wedges' recite the code, thinking about Jack's career and his own in the not so distant future. Ever since he decided to attend the academy, Jon wanted to do things differently, to be different than Jack. It wasn't his place or desire to relive Jack's life, but to learn from Jack's mistakes and hopefully avoid a few of his own.

Upon his creation, he had inherited all Jack's baggage but that didn't mean he had to repeat history. Back in his dorm room there was a Masters thesis growing and with the added data from the SGC soon he'd have the first draft ready to show Haruka.

Finally when General Shark dismissed the wing, Jon made his way to Cassie, who pointed out a lone twen. "That Cadet over there… doesn't she look familiar?"

Jon searched the crowd and found the cadet Cassie indicated. The cadet's back was to him but the way she stood made him think of Charlie Kawalsky. Could this be Kwalsky's daughter? When the young woman turned, it was like a fist in the gut.

It had been years since he, well Jack had, seen her, Maria Kawalsky, not since Charlie and the girl's mother, Laura, had divorced. Before the ink dried on the divorce papers, Laura had moved back to Las Vegas where her parents were, taking Maria with her, reducing Charlie to a summer and holiday dad.

Cassie's voice pulled him back from is thoughts. "Doesn't her smile make you think of Kawalsky, I mean from the pictures around Jack's house." Cassie offered as an explanation. "I never met Charlie."

Looking over where the new Cadets were milling around, Jon found Maria still staring at the main fountain. "Yes, it's her, but why is she here? Her mother hated the military. She divorced Charlie and took Maria away and that colored the girl's perception. By the time Laura showed up at the funeral, Maria wouldn't even accept the flag."

Shrugging her shoulders, Cassie said, "Maybe something happened. It's been a long time since Kalwalsky died. Do you want to go talk to her?"

Unsure Jon looked over at Maria as Nate joined them. "I'm not sure-"

"Why so glum guys?" Nate threw his arm over the couples shoulders. Touching his chest, "now, I have a reason to be glum, but…"

"Are you related to Jack O'Neill?" A voice behind them asked.

All three turned around to find Maria standing behind them.

Extending his hand Jon, nodded. "Yes, I am; he's my uncle. Do I know you?"

She accepted his hand. "Charlie Kawalsky. Your uncle was with my father when he died on a mission. Does he still live around here?" She asked looking around as though Jack would jump out from behind the bushes.

"No, he's been promoted to General and lives in DC, he was supposed to be here now." Jon raised an eyebrow. "Charlie?"

"Maria Charlotte. Didn't like Maria or Charlotte, so I decided to use Charlie. And now… it is the best I can do." She shrugged. "I would like to meet your uncle someday. I have a few questions about my father. I never really knew him and my mother-" Maria stopped and looked at Jon. "My childhood was complicated. Let's just leave it at that."

"My aunt Sam, Jack's wife, knew Charlie, your father as well." Jon shook his head, there were way too many Charlies. This was going to be very confusing for a while. "Sam's up there in the stands if you would like to meet her. She didn't serve with him long but-" Jon motioned to Sam, who was crossing the lawn toward the four of them.

Charlie's eyes lit up at the sight of Sam. "Colonel Carter, it's good to meet you again. I want to thank you again for the recommendation to the academy. I know I'm older than most of the Fourth years but I plan to do my best to serve my country."

Sam smiled. "I glad you contacted me. I'm sure your father would understand. He loved you so much. That one mission we were on together you were all he could talk about. He showed all of us you picture many times."

Dropping her head, Maria shuffled her feet. "I hope that I can make up for the way I treated my father. I'm so ashamed of what I did to him, now that I know the truth."

Suddenly overcome with irrational jealousy, Cassie stepping in front of Sam, clearing her throat. "I'm Cassandra Fraiser, dorm chief of the third years. If you have any problems let me know, I'm willing to help. I never met your father but I've heard a lot of stories. He was a good man."

Eyes narrowing, Charlie tapped her lip. "Fraiser, as in Dr. Janet Fraiser?"

"One in the same. She's my mother-"

Charlie rushed forward clasping Cassie's shoulders. "Can I talk to her too, she signed my father's death certificate and the information I can find is so sketchy."

Stepping back, Cassie shook her head. "I'm sorry. She was killed a little over a year ago while on a mission. I didn't get a lot of details either." Cassie smiled reassuringly.

There was a slight tension in the air and Nate broke it. He'd been watching this whole scene play out for the last five minutes amazed, that another SGC legend's child was here and she was gorgeous.

"And since no one else is going to introduce me…" He he took her hand. "Cadet Jonathan "Nate" McRae, at your service. I'm the second year dorm chief and I also will render any assistance that I can." Then as he bowed he took her hand kissing it lightly, to make sure she'd remember him, before walking away. "I have to go say goodbye to mother. At the end of leave she stops being my haha and becomes the General."

Nate looked back one last time before disappearing into the crowd, hoping she was staring after him, but when he looked back she was staring at Jon. Wondering if they had invited trouble to visit Nate continued making his way through the crowd.

To avoid colliding with a few Cadets who were rough housing, Nate move left and bumped into Angela, his ex-girlfriend, who had dumped him for the captain of the hockey team at the end of term last year.

Nate hated the way his voice squeaked. "Angela!" Rubbing his forehead he took another breath. "How was your summer?"

"Fantastic, thank you. Phillip's family is loaded and I went to their house in the Hamptons, his father is a Senator you know." Angela tossed her blond hair over her shoulder and looked anywhere but Nate.

"Angela!" Phillip voice called from behind the two of them. Both turned to see him standing there with a stately looking couple.

Angela got a predatory look on her face that quickly disappeared when she looked back at Phillip. "I'll be right there." With a sickeningly sweet smile on her face she turned back to Nate. "Sorry, I have to go. We'll catch up later okay?"

But before Nate had a chance to answer she was gone and he wasn't sad to see her go. Wondering what he ever saw in Angela Hartford, he tucked his hands into his pockets and headed to where his mother waited.

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