The blue lines extended as the transport ship jumped into hyperspace and Terri finally breathed a sigh of relief, they had escaped she could put this whole Yavin incident behind her and move on. Lusari was handling something in the back she hadn't really explained what it was but it was nice to have a moment to herself after all the exploring and rituals, she finally had a chance to just rest. She did wonder where the Lady was maybe Terri had been wrong about them summoning a physical form for her Lusari said she would explain soon enough anyway so no need stressing over it. Still something had seemed weird about Lusari when she caught up to her, she had seemingly beaten the commander which in of itself was impressive and looked like she was in a bit of a frenzy. Terri assumed it had something to do with that residual force energy from the temple she'd been talking about, clearly Terri had missed the actual ritual while fighting the togruta. She had properly injured that togruta slicing her head thingy, she hadn't meant to but she was only trying to save her friend why couldn't the togruta understand that. But she had let out such power to stop her, she had no idea she had that in her maybe she wasn't as weak as she thought. Whatever the case she never wanted to be in a fight like that again one was enough for her now she could move on from all this.

Terri thought she should probably go find out what Lusari was talking about with the Lady, she got up and made her way to the living area where she saw Lusari meditating.

She cleared her throat "um Lusi you got a minute" Lusari turned around slightly startled

Lusari relaxed quickly "sorry I was somewhere else entirely" Lusari frowned "what can I do for you Terri?" so formal maybe the ritual had some residual effects on her head too she had been acting weird ever since.

Terri looked away "well uh you said you'd explain you know where the Lady has gone and stuff" Lusari frowned looking rather sad was something wrong?

Lusari sighed folding her arms "I guess I couldn't put it off forever" Terri frowned Lusi had definitely said the ritual had been successful was she lying? Lusari put an arm on Terri's shoulder "The Lady is here" Terri frowned looking around for another person like a ghost or something?

Terri cocked her head "what do you mean the Lady is here I only see you" she felt awfully confused the force had a habit of being confusing

Lusari swallowed hard "yeah exactly" she gestured to herself "the Lady is here" Terri frowned like inside Lusari like a second personality or something? "I am the Lady" Terri's eyes widened wait what? like always or like now?

Terri started feeling very uncomfortable "so like you are sharing Lusari's form can I talk to her?" Lusari's face dropped into a solemn frown, no no no no please no

Lusari let out a long sigh "no uh Lusari isn't here anymore" Terri felt tears begin to well up in her eyes "that's what she meant when she said 'it's gonna hurt me' she knew giving me a form was an exchange and that it would kill her" Terri began shaking no she couldn't be gone why would she do that? they had a plan

Terri's lip quivered "bu-bu-but w-why?" she felt tears begin to stream down her face as she breathed heavily

The Lady let out a sigh "she thought you would talk her out of it and well she thought you could succeed so she didn't tell you" Terri covered her face with her hand trembling as she did "I told her she should tell you believe me I did it seemd so wrong to deny you the information but she was adamant it would be a mistake. She said bringing me back was too important and she was willing to sacrifice herself for it but I promised I'd look after you don't worry." damn it Lusi why did you have to be so noble Terri began to sob loudly looking at Lusari's form but knowing it wasn't really her standing there.

Terri tried her best to talk "s-s-she wanted t-this?" the Lady nodded Terri couldn't believe Lusi had done this and she hadn't told her. Terri began to sob as the Lady pulled her into a tight hug

She held the back of Terri's hair "hey hey it's ok it's ok I'm here I promise her sacrifice won't be in vain" Terri felt her tears well up against Lusari or rather the Lady's hair tears obscuring Terri's vision as she sobbed loudly "she wanted us to prosper Terr she saw the power in both of us right?" Terri didn't say anything just continued sobbing "she saw the power within you and I think you've seen it now too I promise we'll do great things to honour her memory" Terri was breathing heavily as she suddenly pulled away from the hug.

she didn't make eye contact with The Lady "I-I-I'm s-sorry I j-just need some a-alone time s-seeing you i-is j-just too weird" the Lady nodded.

The Lady seemed to be tearing up a little too "I understand Terr take all the time you need" Terri quickly made her way to her bedroom curling up on the bed as she began to sob again. She covered her face with a pillow as her sobbing got more and more out of control, she just couldn't believe it Lusari was gone and she didn't even get to say goodbye. Lusari had been her best friend and the only thing that got her through the sith academy and now she was just gone what was she supposed to do now. She'd always led the way and she'd always followed how was she supposed to find her way now. They were gonna get something simple and easy like a farm or a little shop or something but the point was no sith or jedi would bother them they could just live a simple life and earn a simple living. Maybe then she would've been able to sum up the courage to ask her out but now it was all gone just like that. Lusari knew this was gonna happen and she didn't tell her, were the plans only in her head then did Lusari ever want that as bad as she did. She was right about Terri being able to talk her out of it though there was no way Terri would've let her, was she even right to feel bad Lusari had done the noble thing sacrificed herself for the Lady if only she'd been a bit less noble they'd be fine now. She continued to think like this for about an hour sobbing until her pillow was soaked with tears, she just couldn't believe it but no matter how she spun it Lusari had done the noble thing. Eventually she calmed down coming to the realisation that no mater what Lusari did what was right and she had to respect her decision, the Lady said Lusi wanted Terri and her to prosper the least she could do was respect that.

Terri sat up wiping the last of the tears from her eyes and took a few deep breaths, she got up and made her way back to the living area. She was shocked when she saw the Lady curling her hair and looking quite different, Lusari's signature bangs were missing, her hair was cut to just under the shoulder and it was insanely curly at least that which she had managed. She was wearing a red and black long robe and much different makeup to before opting for red lipstick rather than Lusari's classic dark blue.

Terri was startled hardly recognising her "um hey" The Lady looked up looking a little shocked but then sympathetic she put down the curler causing Terri to lightly chuckle seeing a half curled Lusari hair

The Lady gave a reassuring smile "feeling any better Terri?" that was a difficult question to answer

Terri frowned "uh not really but I'm uh coming to terms with it" The Lady nodded "you uh certainly look different" Terri had to admit she kinda liked it

The Lady laughed awkwardly "yeah I uh thought It'd be best if I tried to look as different as possible ya know to help you cope" Terri smiled she did appreciate that the Lady seemed much friendlier now she was 'alive' as it were maybe there was still a bit of Lusi in her. The Lady gestured to the curler "can uh you help me with this I've never really used one before" Terri smiled glad to at least have someone to talk to.

Terri picked up the curler "sure can do" she moved behind The Lady and began to curl her hair. That was a point actually she must have an actual name right "hey uh now that you're out of the holocron do you have a uh proper name?" Terri couldn't see the Lady's face but assumed she was nodding

"yes I do think now I'm back I may as well use my real name again, you can call me Zash" there was a pep in her voice as she responded Terri could imagine after so long trapped in a holocron forced to lie it felt quite good to be able to be genuine again, even given the circumstances

Terri tried her best to stay positive and avoid thinking about it "nice to properly meet you Zash" Terri paused unsure if she should ask "so uh now that you are free what is your plan?" Terri heard Zash chuckle there was a very thick imperial accent to Lusari's old voice which was very strange Terri hoped she'd get used to this soon

"well now that I'm back I need to amass some power and followers which I believe should come in tandem." Terri thought that was fair given who was currently in charge of the sith military Zash would need more than just Lusari's admittedly high power to stand a chance. Terri sighed trying her best to keep it together as thoughts of Lusari entered her mind again

Terri collected herself "what uh sorts of power" she hoped it wasn't anything weird

Zash rubbed her chin "well I'm not entirely sure but the hope is that it's something that will enhance existing powers" Terri could probably do with a bit of that "but that is yet to be seen I need to meditate to find out" wow she could sense that sort of thing?

Terri finished curling Zash's hair "there we are finished I hope you liked it" Zash turned around looking bizarrely different

Zash beamed at her "I love it Terri" she paused putting a hand on Terri's shoulder "I'm gonna need some help to achieve my goals though Terri someone like you could be very valuable" Terri was taken aback she wasn't that useful and she'd been wanting to get out of this life

Terri held her neck "I don't know Zash this is all so weird" she gestured to Zash's form she was still having a hard time looking at her.

Zash nodded "come on Terri Lusari wanted us to prosper don't let her sacrifice be in vain" Terri took a long moment Zash had a point if she walked away Lusari would've died for nothing she couldn't allow that

Terri took a deep breath "ok sure for Lusari" Zash grinned, Terri guessed she wouldn't mind changing things a bit then people like her wouldn't have to go through the same thing she had.

Zash smiled "I'm so glad you're on board Terri I can't wait to get started" maybe this wouldn't be so bad she just hoped it helped for Lusari's sake…