A/N: I just love Charlie's reaction and how he mentions the polar bear. XD I nearly had my character spoil how teh statues will wash up again on the shore but I didn't. Think that should be a rule. No spoilers for the characters. It's only logical... Anyhoo, next chappie shall involve singing! Yes that's right-singing! -hums "You All Everybody" to herself- Hint, hint.

Chapter 4: Enter the Rockstar

"Wait a second… So you're tellin' me that these cards are some kind of magic?" Charlie looked baffled as he leaned against a wall and held his card up. Ashley nodded as she picked out another set of clothes, adding them to her bag. "That's weirder than the polar bear in the jungle…"

Laughing, Ashley said, "The polar bear's jus the beginning Charlie."

From the corner of her eye, she saw Anakin sort of fiddling in place. "Ashley, are we done here?"

"I guess," she sighed. 'Four sets outta be enough.' "So how long have you been clean?"

Charlie looked at her, a little surprised. "Oh, uh…a week and a half now." He smiled at her, obviously proud of his accomplishment.

"Did you throw the Virgin Mary statues yet?"

"Yeah. Wait… How'd you know?"

Ashley grinned as she told him, "I know a lot more than you think." Charlie just nodded with suspicion. She lifted the bag up, slinging over her shoulder and feeling its heavy weight. Anakin held out his hand, offering to carry it in his own way. Ashley rolled her eyes. "I could've carried it," she informed him as she handed the bag to him. He simply smiled.

Ashley left money on the counter before the trio left and began back towards the apartment. "So where are we going?" Charlie asked quizzically as he walked next to Ashley.

Watching Anakin lead the way, she told him, "Back to my place I share with a friend." Ashley looked at Charlie sideways. "You should let me wash your clothes." 'Pretty dirty from the island.'

He pulled at his light brown shirt as he looked down. She saw his jeans were in the same condition. "Excellent idea," he agreed with a smile.

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"Tori! We're back," Ashley shouted.

"S'nice place you got," Charlie said as he walked in. Anakin walked over to Tori and Obi-wan, who were still on the couch. Somehow, she must've convinced him to play a game. Tori was smashing buttons on the wii-mote while Kenobi was sitting still, seeming to look at it curiously.

"Master, what are you doing?" Anakin asked as he sat the bag on the floor by the coffee table.

"We seem to be playing some sort of game."

"It's called Super Smash Brother Brawl," Tori said glaring at the two Jedi. She looked over her shoulder for a second, and then did a double take. Tori paused the game and asked, "Who's this?"

Ashley looked at Charlie and they exchanged glances. "Tori, this is Charlie." She sent her a hidden grin after the small introduction. 'Yes. It's THE Charlie.'

She groaned and asked, "I thought we weren't going to use anymore cards?"

"I'm sorry. I sort of made her do it," Anakin admitted.

Obi-wan looked at him knowingly. "Anakin you know better."

"I'm sorry master."

"This is a little weird…" Charlie whispered to Ashley.

"It is weird," Ashley whispered back. She pointed to the bag they brought from the store. "You can grab a change of clothes. I'll wash what you have on," she told him.

Charlie nodded and walked over to the bag. He pulled out some clothes, then asked, "Where should I?..."

"In there," Tori answered before Ashley could, tilting her head towards the room with a half opened door. Charlie disappeared into the room and Ashley stormed over, standing at Anakin's side. She scowled at her friend. "What?" Tori asked, quickly glancing up at her before resuming the game.

"That's my room!" she hissed. "You know I have my poster of Lost up."

Tori simply shrugged at her comment. Ashley groaned and sat cross legged on the floor. She noticed Anakin sat shortly after her. "You seem troubled," he said in a low voice.

Ashley glanced at him sideways. "I'm not troubled," she mumbled. "Your senses are just reading me wrong." She noticed he made a confused face before watching Tori and Obi-wan play the game. Or at least, try.