A/N

Yeah, so... this is my attempt at getting out of a huge creative slump... Seriously, I really want to update my other stories, but just can't get the motivation to even start writing them... So I'm gonna try something new! Yep, it's a Jak II Novelisation! I've read a few of these and thought I'd give it a try. It'll pretty much follow the story of the game, thought since it is being written by me, expect a few little twists and extra scenes~ :3 (though it's probably going to be really crappy...)

I plan to have this updated weekly, possibly sooner depending how long each chapter takes me to write. (You're free to yell at me if I miss the deadline, kay?)

End Notes

"For every age there is a time of trail. The rocks faced such a fire before they were the strength beneath our feet. The plants braved vast winds before their roots could give us life. As a sage of considerable years, I have known only one such great ordeal. Yet the Hero it created was a champion for all time!" – Samos the Sage.

Jak stood by the strange Precursor machine, gazing up at the brightly glowing Ring. Keira stood leaning slightly on the other side of the machine, while Daxter lounged lazily on the front. Jak couldn't help but smile in excitement and anticipation as he wondered what adventures were in store for them.

His thoughts were interrupted by Samos's gruff voice, "Today's the big day, Jak. I hope you are prepared… for whatever happens." He finished with a grave undertone, but it went unnoticed by Jak as his attention was caught by Keira.

"I think I've figured out most of this machine." She announced, resting a hand on it. "It interacts somehow with that large Precursor Ring. I just hope we didn't break anything moving it here to the lab." She finished and slid down into her seat.

Jak sat down and scooted over to be closer to the beautiful girl, but then Daxter popped up between them, "Easy for you to say! We did all the heavy lifting!"

Jak scowled half-heartedly at his friend before rolling his eyes as if to say, and by 'we' you mean 'me'. But he let it slide; Daxter would be Daxter after all. Keira rolled her eyes too, offering him a smile as Daxter settled himself down to sit between them and reached out to press something.

"Daxter! Don't touch anything!" Samos yelled causing the Ottsel to flinch. "Though the Precursors vanished long ago, the artefacts they left behind can still do great harm." Daxter rolled his eyes and sulked while Jak shook his head slightly in amused exasperation at the elderly Sage's lecture, having heard it about a million times before.

"Or great good! If you figure out how to use them!" Keira interrupted before another long winded speech could begin.

"I've had some experience with such things…" Samos proclaimed proudly as he sat down on Jak's right then turned to him, "I know you can make it work."

He studied the controls for a moment then reached out to touch the large red jewel, hesitating only a second before pressing it. That seemed to do something as the device beside it came to life. "Looks like Jak's still got the mojo!" Daxter exclaimed earning a grin from his friend.

Keira studied the device, "Interesting… It appears to be reading out some pre-set coordinates…"

Suddenly the machine jerked and rumbled, setting off sparks of energy towards the Precursor Ring. The Ring spun free of its supports and hung suspended in the air, its centre a hypnotic swirl of colours. "Wow, look at that!" Daxter breathed in awe.

"Finally!" The terrible voice boomed from within the ring, cutting the joyous moment short, "The last Rift Gate has been opened!" Hundreds of flying bug-like creatures came pouring out of the ring.

"Aaagghh! What are those things!?" Daxter cried in fright, ducking below the seat.

"So… this is how it happened…" Samos whispered, appearing more awed than frightened. Though, no one really paid him any attention since a huge monster reared its ugly head from within the Ring. Daxter screamed again along with Keira, and even Jak – the bravest of them all - felt his blood run cold with fear at the sight of it.

"You cannot hide from me, boy!" It roared and Jak felt another tremor of fear run up his spine. Just what is this thing? And why does it scare him so much? He'd never felt so afraid in his life!

But he didn't have time to think about it when Keira yelled, "Do something Jak!"

Daxter tried to take things into his own hands (or 'paws') by pressing random buttons. "What's this do? O-or that? How 'bout this one? Everybody, press all the buttons!"

Jak slammed his fist down on the red jewel again, hoping it'd do something. The machine suddenly shot forward, pushing the four occupants back into their seats. Keira and Daxter screamed again as they rocketed towards the monster; fortunately the machine flew safely passed it, carrying them into the Ring.

"What was that thing?" Keira demanded, but her question remained unanswered as they plunged onwards into the swirling rift, accelerating at impossible speeds and being rocked every which way.

"Hang on everyone!" Samos yelled, barely able to keep a grip himself.

"YYAAAAAAAAAAHHH!" Daxter screamed hysterically, "I WANT OFF THIS THING!"

Unfortunately, he got his wish. The machine broke apart in a sudden explosion throwing everyone off. Keira and Samos were flung away in two different directions, while Jak and Daxter went tumbling off together into a blinding light.

"Find yourself Jak!" Was the last thing he heard from Samos as they disappeared into the light.

It was a relatively normal day in Haven City. People went missing, random arrests were made and the Metal Head threat lurked ever present in everyone's minds. Yet the people went about their own business with the heads down and shoulders slumped; the clear signs of oppression.

Yet today would not be the same as every other day, and the normality was broken by a bright flash in the sky as a shooting star materialised out of nowhere and plummeted to the earth. People screamed and ran away without a second thought without noticing the two bodies that were thrown from the light, landing with a heavy thud on the metal walkway.

Jak just lay bewildered for a moment, mentally checking himself for injuries. Finding none, other than being a little sore from the landing, he slowly sat up and stared around open mouthed at the strange city around him. The buildings were taller than anything he'd ever seen back home, and everything seemed to be made of metal; no green anywhere in sight!

Yet he felt an odd sense of… something… familiarity or… nostalgia maybe? He honestly couldn't place the feeling; especially since he'd lived his whole life in Sandover. He ran a hand through his green and blonde hair, just to make sure he hadn't hit his head or anything.

His blue eyes trailed down to Daxter who had landed near his feet, still clutching an iron rod but otherwise he looked okay. Both boys picked themselves off the ground and began to fully take in their surroundings. Jak thought he saw what looked like a Zoomer or two flying around, only they looked a bit different and flew higher off the ground than Keira's Zoomer.

A loud clank caught his attention and he looked down to see Daxter had thrown the piece of metal away angrily, "Okay, I swear… That's the last time I ever, EVER, touch any stupid Precursor crap!"

Despite the situation, Jak couldn't help but crack a smile at his friend's antics. Shaking his head in exasperation as Dax went on to swear and complain at the offending piece of metal. He turned his attention back to the question at hand: just where in the Precursors name were they?

The strange feelings of vague familiarity didn't give him any answers. He pondered over these feelings some more, but paused when Dax finally stopped taking out his anger on the broken piece of metal, "So… where the heck are we anyways?"

Jak, unable to explain the strange feeling, just shrugged. He was worried about Keira and Samos too, and wondered if they had maybe landed somewhere nearby. Or even in this city at all... He wanted to go look for them. Daxter understood his mute friend's intentions just from his body language and facial expressions, and prepared to hop up on his shoulder.

He was interrupted by a loud commanding voice, "There he is. Move in." The duo turned to see a group of armored men approaching them. None of them looked remotely friendly.

"Step away from the animal." A masked man commanded, his gun raised threateningly.

"Aaaaggghh!" Daxter screamed in panic and fright, and dashed away between their legs. Jak, however, couldn't get way as easily given the men had him surrounded.

"Forget the rat!" A red-haired man (the only one without a creepy breathing mask) commanded, stopping them from chasing after Daxter, "The Baron wants him." He jabbed his gun at a terribly confused Jak.

Who were these people and what did they want from him?

"We've been waiting for you." The man sneered and before he had a chance to escape he was hit over the head with the butt of one of the men's weapon.

As he fell into unconsciousness he heard Daxter calling out, "Don't worry Jak! I'll save you before you know it!"

Reviews are always loved, and any tips and friendly advice to help me improve would be much appreciated! XD

-NyanNyan-suru