This book completes the trilogy about Chakona, its inhabitants, the interaction of the chakats with some humans, skunktaurs and other races, such as the renzar and the rakshanis. All framed within the universe created by  Goldfur It's been almost two years of continuous work and it's fair to mention such important people  sethtriggs  Marksan  Wolfbane115 and all the people from Tales de Chakona Discord for fans.
The drawings, as always belong to my talented friend  sethtriggs
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CHAPTER 21


After a few minutes, Relia recovered enough to walk with Holly to a more comfortable spot on the beach. They picked up their bags and hats and sat down on a bench along the waterfront.

“Relia. You look so pretty in that dress,” Holly commented, trying to cheer up.

“Thank you little one, but I ruined it by going into the sea with it. I should… I should have worn my bathing suit, don't you think? I was foolish"

"Don't say that, Relia."

“It's not just about the dress. All my life I've been a fool." lamented the polar bear.

“Awww Relia”

“I do everything wrong, you know? I came to Chakona because I believed that…”

“It would be a good place to be happy, and the people would be kinder than on Terra. I know, you told me yesterday... And I repeat, that's right! Let me prove it by introducing you to the right people,” Holly replied with a smile.

"What do you mean, Holly?"

“The invitation I gave you to come to my house still stands, Relia. So you can clean up, wash your dress and meet my family. Also, I don't think you've eaten anything during the day. Mom cooks exquisitely”

"But Holly... I... I have to go back to the residence... I have my things there..." Relia answered with her head down.

“Then you can return to your hotel. Come on Relia. Being with more people now will do you good. I know"

"How, how do you know that?"

“I am a skunktaur from the red paw house. We use telepathy and… Well, I can pick up the emotions of others very easily”

"Really?" Relia said surprised.

"Yes. I hope… I hope that doesn't bother you,” Holly added sheepishly.

“No… No… I… Ufff… Holly. Agree. I will go with you. The salt starts to itch on the skin.”

"Cool! Go!" Exclaimed the skunktaur. They both crossed the street and headed towards the subway station. They passed the hotel where the polar bear had stayed the night before. As they crossed in front of the entrance, they both heard a deep voice exclaim her name.

"Relia!"

***

Chakastra was rapidly approaching the horizon. Lilethe and Doren accompanied Sorah at home, while she showed them the photo album of her wedding and her first son Tanyio.
“He had his grandfather's fur. Dad loved him very much. He… He suffered too much when he died” Said the Renzar with an air of sadness. Lilethe and Doren looked at each other, while Hajo stretched out her little hands towards her mother. She received him in her arms and lulled him tenderly.
"Oh my little one..."
"Sorah... I'm sure everything will be fine with your father" Lilethe suddenly said hugging her from behind.
"I... I also believe the same thing" Doren said in turn. “We can have serious differences with our parents, but they don't stop being family… I am a good example of that. I lived in a fight with my parents for many years. And now we finally reconcile. Both they and I recognized our mistakes."
"That's very nice, love" Lilethe replied, giving hym a tender kiss on the lips"
"I hope you are right. I haven't seen dad since we migrated to Chakona with Regthar. I admit that made me happy to see him again... But... By Grom, poor Regt. Where will he be now?
“Don't worry, he's with Esteban right now. At Lorel's bar”
"Oh, I see!"
"And why don't we all go there?" Doren said suddenly.
"Yes, it will do me good to distract my mind for a while!" Sorah added
"Okay let's go!" Lilethe concluded wagging hys tail.

***

Holly and Relia turned to see a huge Renzar dressed in the airport uniform, the same one Regthar wore to his job, approaching them.
“Ulk? What… what are you doing here?” Asked the surprised polar bear.
“Uh well, this is my job, Relia. I brought some passengers to the hotel from the spaceport” Said the male, also surprised to see her.
"Hello Mr. Ulk," Holly greeted in a friendly way.
"Oh... Hello... You are Rena's daughter, right?"
“Yes, I'm Holly. Nice to meet you"
"Yes... Ehh... Relia... I just want to tell you that..." Ulk was about to say when Holly interrupted him.

“Mr. Ulk… Your girlfriend Cala assaulted Relia during the volleyball game yesterday. She punched her in the face and made her bleed. She also insulted her!"
Holly! Relia exclaimed in surprise.
“Grrr… I'm sorry Relia. I could not contain myself. I think what happened is very unfair!" Added the young skunktaur crossing hys arms.
"What!.. Is... Is that true Relia?" Ulk asked incredulously. The polar bear, at Holly's words, could not do more than agree.
“Grrr… By Grom! I never realized it” declared the male. "How could Cala do that!"
“But don't worry Mr. Ulk. Relia won't press charges against your girlfriend, even though she should."
"Holly please stop it!" Relia said.
"Cala is not... She is not my girlfriend"
"But she's your lover, isn't she, Mr. Ulk?"
"Holly, please, let's go..." Relia finally said, taking the skunktaur by the hand. "With your permission, Ulk" and then continue advancing.
"Relia, wait, I..." The male said, when suddenly, another renzar, with dark fur, approached them.
"Hello... Relia" The newcomer said. Holly looked at him in surprise. He was as big as Ulk, but from the accent, and the uniform with the Grom symbol, hy could tell he wasn't a local Renzar.
"Do you know him?" asked hy curious
"Huh?..Droquen!" Said surprised the polar bear.
"Sorry if I interrupted... I just wanted to know if you're okay, after..."
“Yeah, I'm fine… I… I want to introduce you to Holly. Holly, this is Droquen."
"Hello sir," Holly said wagging her tail.
"Hello Holly... Well... I... Nice to see you better" Said the male a little annoyed, who was not used to straying from Renzar's rigid protocol.
Relia and Droquen looked at each other for a moment. Then the polar bear reared up and she gave him a tender lick on the cheek.
"Droquen... I want to thank you again for... what you did" The guard, a little embarrassed by the attractive figure of the female again, replied doubtfully.
“Uh… You don't have to thank. Just do what I told you: Seek professional help, Relia” The male stated seriously. The female nodded with a smile.
"Thank you" she said to her rescuer again, before leaving the place with Holly towards the subway station. Droquen followed her with his gaze until they were lost in the distance. He then fixed his gaze on Ulk, who also watched as Relia walked away from him.
As they walked, Holly couldn't contain herself and with some emotion, declared.
"Heh heh... That Renzar Droquen... He's really cute... You provoked something in him, Relia"
“Hmm…Holly. No... No... You're wrong... I... I don't want Renzar anymore for now. If he has a fierce girlfriend like Cala, I'd rather not get involved.
"I don't believe it. He's not from around here. He comes from Grom”
"How do you know. Did you also see that with your mind?
"Not. I noticed it by the symbol on his chest." They both stared and laughed a little. After a moment, Holly declared excitedly.
“It's nice to see you looking better Relia. At least I managed to get you a smile today”
“Oh Holly, you're so sweet… Thank you” The polar bear replied, giving hym a tight hug and a lick on the face. They both arrived at the station and boarded the Amistad subway, heading to Rena's house.

***

"Regthar… I think the important thing is what Sorah thinks, and nothing else" Esteban said, a little cheerful after taking a certain amount of Grom's liquor.
"I suppose you're right. But it bothers me that she suffers for all this" Renzar replied.
"Nah... I think Sorah is stronger than you and I think"
"Are you sure, Esteban?" Said the Renzar.
"And why don't you ask him yourself" the human replied with a smile. In that instant, hairy hands covered Regthar's eyes from behind him, while his head was nuzzled with the soft touch of a nuzzle. The male took those hands and was able to recognize in them the texture and softness of his wife.
"Listen to Esteban, my love. Our son comes from a species as old as ours" a soft whisper was heard in the male's ears.
"So... Sorah! What are you doing here" Regthar said, standing up.
"I came looking for my prince" the female replied with a smile. In that instant, they both embraced and passionately kissed. Esteban looked at Lilethe, who had entered after Sorah, and winked at her. The skunk responded with a smile. Sorah, after separating her lips from Regthar, added.
"You are my prince, you are the love of my life. And nothing and no one will change that. Put it well in your head"
"But my love... Your father..."
"My father has had the opportunity to change his mind for several years. If he hasn't, it means that he is still immature, unable to put himself in another's place. I feel sorry for him. But you and Hajo, you are the most important in my life now, also Esteban and Lilethe. And Doren, who has become the best babysitter for Hajo. Our whole family is beautiful, and it doesn't matter what dad says about them."
"Oh Sorah, my love. I love you so much..." Regthar responded excitedly, kissing his wife again. Both remained embraced for a long time. Lilethe and Esteban approached each other and hugged each other as well.
"Bringing Sorah was your idea, right Lilethe?" Esteban asked in a low voice.
"No. Was Doren heh heh heh"
"Heh heh... I see. Aren't those two cute?"
"They are" replied the skunk excited to see hys parents hugging and kissing each other lovingly. Doren also approached them carrying Hajo on her back and they all witnessed the deep love that Regthar and Sorah felt for each other. The afternoon progressed and they decided to have dinner right there, in Lorel's bar.

***

In New New York, it was already night. Vera and Jhonny were lying in a hotel room in the center of the city. Vera had just talked to her mother on PADD. She encouraged her that she wasn't the best, but she at least was happy to be with Jhonny.
"What did your mom tell you?" asked this one.
“She is worried, but I reassured her by telling her that we are fine. She is very sorry about what happened with dad ”Replied the feline morph.
“The truth… I don't know what to think. I'm very sorry too, Vera."
“It's not your fault Johnny. Dad has quite a particular thought about interspecies relationships. I didn't believe it from him"
"Well, I guess he's within his rights to express his opinion about it"
"But that doesn't justify his rude behavior" Vera said.
"I don't know, Vera. I try to put myself in her place. Surely he wants the best for you and your sister. I guess that includes mating with another morph, with whom you can have children."
“Johnny, what counts is happiness. And I am happy with you, not with another morph. And regarding the children, well, it's something I haven't thought about yet. We will see it in the future. The important thing for me is how happy I am loving you."
"Oh Vera... I say the same, my love" The human replied. The female put on a sensual dress, exalting the male's senses, and then surrendered to a night of passion and love.