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Chapter 2 – Forever fugitive

Ashelin appeared with two freedom league guards of whom I recognised to be Lee and Edward the next morning. A melancholy glare was given by Ashelin as she nodded before turning to leave the room.

"I'm sorry Jak," I heard Lee say as he pulled out a pair of handcuffs.

"NO!" I shouted jumping in front of Jak so they couldn't reach him.

"Gwyneira," Lee started, "Veger won, Jak is to be arrested and then to await his sentence,"

"You're not taking him," I shouted at him, angry that he could even think of arresting Jak now.

"Gwyneira, it's ok," I heard Jak say calmly as he placed his hands on my shoulders, "what's the worst that Veger can do? He knows I saved the City, it's probably just a prison sentence,"

"But you've spent enough time in prison," I answered as tears threaten to form, "can't they see you've suffered enough!"

Refusing to look at me Jak pulled me into a hug to which I returned. Once he let me go, Lee placed the handcuffs on him as they took him away but not before I tried to grab him, "Torn can you make sure she stays here," Jak quickly said as I was pulled back by Torn's grip.

"JAK!" I cried as my shoulder gave a little due to the weight in which Daxter was now perched on. Torn didn't let up his grip as Jak disappeared from view.

"I don't believe it," Torn gasped.

"JAK!" I screamed as the doors closed separating me from Jak. I turned to Torn as I pulled myself out of his grip, "WHY? WHY'D YOU JUST STAND THERE?" I shouted to him.

"Gwyneira, please you need to calm down," Torn tried to comfort me but it didn't come out like that.

"TORN, Jak helped you just as much as anyone else, if not more and you let him go, you let him get caught," tears dripped down my face, "why'd you do it?" I blubbered barely auditable .

"Gwyneira, listen to me," Torn said in a strong voice as he placed his hands on my shoulders forcing Daxter to jump off, "It's hard to let Jak go knowing that he saved us, but he knows that if he goes along with it and be arrested the city safety will be easier to sort out."

"But Jak can help,"

"Listen Gwyneira, the people are scared of Jak. Scared of that monster inside of him, I don't want to say it but for now it's best he stayed away so people can do their jobs without fear of their own side,"

"But," I whispered as Torn shook his head, "it isn't fair,"

"I know," much to Torn's surprise I hugged him as I started to cry again. I felt him pat my back for a bit before forcing me away from him, "come on let's get some work done," he said firmly as I nodded wiping away my tears with my arm.

The next day Ashelin came to me telling what they had in store for Jak. I didn't speak to her that morning as I knew I would have done something I would regret if I did. There's no way I would allow them to do what they have planned and if I can't stop it then I'm going to be by his side. Much to my surprise Pecker followed me to the loading dock with Daxter not that far behind.

Being distracted, Torn was rather easy to get around as I snuck out of HQ. I gave a little smirk knowing Jak was going to give Torn an ear full when he finds out. Coming into view of the landing dock I scanned the landscape as I locked onto Jak's position.

Moving quickly and as best I could silently across the metal floor of the loading dock was better said then done. I thought for sure Jak had spotted me as I held my breath waiting for something to happen. When nothing happened I knew Jak hadn't seen me as I continued to pursuer them. Surprisingly both Daxter and Pecker were keeping quiet, I was sure that they would have argued at least once.

When Jak disappeared into the cruiser alongside Ashelin, Veger, Lee and Edward I knew it was now or never. Picking up Daxter and Pecker I darted out of my hiding place and legged it across the platform as I was starting to be whipped by the wind of the raising vehicle, making it hard for me to reach the cruiser.

I managed to make it to the cruiser just as it took off. Grabbing a hold of the under work of the vehicle I placed Daxter and Pecker in place as I squeezed my arms and legs through the bits and bobs to hold on. Once comfortable Daxter made himself more comfortable by resting on my back. Much to my luck I wasn't caught in action as the cruiser rose in height and began it's journey to where ever it was planned for.

By the time the cruiser had landed my arms and legs were sore. Both Daxter and Pecker grabbed a hold of me as well as the vehicle a number of times as I started to slip. Not wanting to fall at the height that we were at as I'm sure I would have most likely died on impact.

Just before the cruiser had fully landed I detached myself of the pipe works under the vehicle and moved out of the way so I wouldn't be trapped underneath it. Slightly wincing from the pain of my aching muscles I stood up and using the side of the cruiser as cover I neared the exit of the transport.

As I peered around the vehicle I could see the doors were open and Jak was standing with his hands still in cuffs as Lee and Edward were stood behind him. "By order of the Grand Council of Haven City, for heinous acts and crimes against the people, you are hereby banished to the Wasteland for life." Veger said triumphantly as he snapped the book in which he was holding closed.

"This is a death sentence, Veger. There must be another way." Ashelin spoke clearly infuriated.

"Your protest was overruled! This dark eco freak is dangerous! Now drop the cargo!" Veger argued as myself, Daxter and Pecker decided to make ourselves known.

"This is an outrage! I am outraged beyond words. Although I do have something to say! Not everyone agrees with this ridiculous aaggrrkk! Decree..." Pecker shouted getting their attention.

"Yeah! We want a recount!" Daxter said,

"As well as you looking back over exactly how Jak save Haven City," I finished for Daxter.

"Oh, I see you wish to join him." Veger threatened.

"Actually we are not that outraged. Farewell Jak! Stay out of the sun... Drink lots of water... If you can find it..." I glared at Pecker as he backed off into the cruiser.

"Jak?" myself and Daxter whined.

"Go back to the city, Dax." Jak said, "you too Gwyneira," I could tell he was trying to keep his calm.

"No way!" I shouted to him, "I'm staying with you," I tried to get closer to Jak but was stopped as Lee and Edward had grabbed a hold of my arms and dragged me into the cruiser.

"I'm sorry. The Council is too powerful. There was nothing I..." I heard Ashelin say to Jak as Lee and Edward forced me to sit down as I glared at them.

"I know." Jak responded.

"You just stay alive, you hear me? That's an order! Someone will find you, I promise."

"May the Precursors have mercy on you." Veger said before getting into the vehicle as it started off again.

Sand blew everywhere as I started to cough along with Daxter and Pecker, "Daxter!" Jak said shocked before he turned to me and shouted, "Gwyneira I thought I told you to go back to the city,"

"Hey you shout at me and not Daxter," I answered annoyed as I placed my hands on my hips.

"That's because Daxter, well I …" he struggled for words as I glared at him.

"Don't thank me! I'm only here because you wouldn't last a second without me! Okay tough guy, you got us into this mess, now ya gotta get us out!" Daxter interrupted saving Jak as he walked over to him.

"Ahh! What a team we'll make!" Pecker said grinning and rubbing my hands together.

"Let's just get moving. But which way?" Jak asked as myself, Daxter and Pecker pointed in different directions and said;

"That way!"

"Oh, and I suppose you know where you're going, eh?" Pecker said irritated that Daxter could suggest something as I went to stand by Jak.

"Better than you do, bent beak!" Daxter retaliated.

"Aghh... let's just move." Jak said frustrated as we started to follow him.

After a while of walking Jak asked me a question, "How come you pointed in the direction of the cruiser?"

"Because if we'd had followed that path it may have led us back to the city," I paused, "but then again we are pretty far out so I guess whatever way would work best,"

"I see," he then grabbed my hand as I tighten the grip, "as happy as I am that you're here I really do wish you stayed in the city, at least I'd know you're safe,"

"And leave you here so I'd worry about you every single second and to the point that I would do something I would regret?" I paused as he looked at me, "I don't think so."

"Thank you," he smiled as I smiled back.

After an hour or so of walking we started to become tried and this showed in our progress through the desert, "This was all your stupid idea." I heard Pecker say as I turned to look at him as he landed a little in front of Daxter.

"No, it was yours!" he poked Pecker's nose, "Only a birdbrain could have thought this one up. Let's go with him... we'll help together... you mean we'll die together! I can't believe the city hates us... we saved those lowlifes!" Daxter whined as I looked at Jak and he looked at us.

The sun was now at it's peak as I started to grow tired and unable to carry on I collapsed. However I didn't fall onto the sand as Jak grabbed a hold of me and tried to protect me form the sun rays with his body.

"Right. Good plan, Jak... A nap would be nice... Just a teensy little rest..." Daxter said as he fell down too.

"Aggh! This bird is overcooked!" Pecker then fell.

"The palace..." I heard Jak mumble before I passed out completely.

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