Author's Note: Hi everyone! Thank you for dealing with my bust schedule! Christmas is almost here, and that means; more times away from my stories! Please review and favorite! Also! I'm thinking about adding a Christmas party in here! Any ideas? Let me know!

Torn's men arrived in a hover craft to the forest. Even Torn tagged along to see if everyone was alright. When they arrived, they found Jak and Abbey holding each other while sitting next to Aleu's damaged body with Daxter still petting the wounded animal. Torn walked over and Jak and Abbey stood up; still in Jak's arms. "Abigail, what were you thinking?! You need to stay away from here, until things settle down." He ordered. Abbey nodded to Torn's warning and her and Jak stepped into the hover craft, along with Daxter on Jak's shoulder. Two Underground men had to pick Aleu up with extra care; as she whimpered in pain. Everyone sat down on the seats and all was quiet.

"I have to explain some things to you." Jak finally said. Abbey looked up at him; she already knew what he was going to say.

"Those experiments in the prison... was that the side effect?" Abbey whispered. Jak nodded in silence. "Well! Now that that's out of the way, why don't we go for a nice uh... well gun shooting?" Daxter said; trying to break the tension. Abbey wasn't happy, sad, angry or afraid of him. Jak could control his dark side very well now. What the Baron did to him made her shiver with anger; she clenched her fists and closed her eyes. Jak felt her tension from her back, he looked down to her.

"Abbey, I know you're mad. It's okay." He said trying to calm her down. She sighed and Torn saw the two still holding each other.

"Did they hurt you at all?" Torn asked Abbey. She shook her head saying no. "Well, just remember for now on, no Haven Forest unless you're with Jak or any of my men." He stated with a wink to Jak. Jak understood completely. "Your next mission Jak and Daxter: Take this lady home. Keep her calm until we heal Aleu." He ordered Jak.

"You can count on us Tattoo Wonder! We'll get her home!" Daxter said with bravery. Torn rolled his eyes and walked off the craft. Jak looked to Abbey again. "You can take a nice little nap when you go home, alright?" He asked in a soothing voice. She smiled to Jak. "Okay." she finally said.

Jak's feelings for her were growing with everything she did. He thought that he would never find someone so special in such a big city. It was something Daxter couldn't understand. He once did have feelings for Keira, but for some reason, all of that faded away. Now, his focus was on her. And he was going to protect her, just like he promised.

They went to Abbey's apartment and as they got off the hover craft, Abbey started to cry. It was about Aleu. "What if she doesn't make it?" She sobbed as they sat down on the little love seat.

"I promise you sweetheart, she won't die. Aleu is a strong dog. Has the heart of an alpha wolf!" Daxter tried to give her confidence that Aleu could make it. Jak decided to get everyone a drink. He went to the kitchen to see if she had anything in the fridge, only water and a few juices; he took the bottle of water and gave her the bottle. She took a few sips and started to drift off. She yawned as Jak and Daxter comforted her as Torn ordered.

"You sleepy?" Jak asked. She nodded and rested her head on Jak's chest. "Just close your eyes." He whispered; gently stroking his fingers threw her lovely brown hair while humming a soft tune. Daxter watched in amazement and even started to hum along to the familiar tune, he never saw Jak so caring to a girl like this before. Abbey finally was fully asleep in the arms of the warrior; Jak smiled and felt her warm body lying in his arms.

"Wow." Was all Daxter could say. Jak looked at Daxter and chuckled.

"I care about her Dax, She's different from the other girls here. Most of them try to show off, but she is unique. And her smile is perfect." He said with a smile; now looking back to the sleeping girl on his chest.

"Well Jak, I think she's the one. You two fit perfect for each other. Now me, I like them hot and spicy, but this is different. You like her for her personality, not the ass" He continued on, "she's a bit quiet though, show her things that you know, and maybe she'll do the same! It will bring you two closer to each other and then BOOM! You ask her out!" Daxter exclaimed.

"Shhh." Jak reminded him.

"Oh right ah- sorry." He whisper, embarrassed.

For about an hour, Jak and Daxter came up with ideas on what they should do for Abbey. Dates, places to see, things to do were all the boys discussed. Daxter even suggested bringing her on a mission, but Jak immediately declined that option, it was too risky. Jak thought up a brilliant plan. Earlier in the day, the boys got to try a hover board for some mechanic girl, and Jak thought it would be lovely to teach her how to use it and balance on it. Abbey made a few noises here and there, she even started whimper in her sleep; which worried Jak. He cradled her and soother her with humming noises for a bit until she stopped.

"What could she possible be dreaming about?" Daxter asked in a whisper. "Maybe it's her future of when she is fifty!" Daxter assumed with a chuckle. Jak was curious too; how long has she been dealing with these nightmares? What was in that pretty little mind? "I have a feeling I know what they are." He trailed off. A knock came to the door after an hour of waiting. It startled Abbey from her sleep and she hurried to the door.

"What is it?!" Daxter asked. Abbey opened the door and squealed with excitement. A Siberian husky sat at the door with a bandage around her side and her paw as well.

"Oh Aleu, thank God you're alright!" she said with a smiled and hugged her best friend.

"Thanks to The Shadow, he healed her, but not completely, his words were to keep her inside for a few days and not to let her bite her bandages." Said one of the Underground men. Jak walked up to the door, thanked the two men and they left. Aleu saw Jak and Daxter and started to growl and bark. "Aleu, take it easy girl." Abbey scolded, using her hands to signal Aleu to back down.

"It's alright. I need to earn her trust." Jak stated. Getting on both knees and looking Aleu in the eyes, the dogs eyes were a unique design swirl of blue and mint, causing them to dilate from the light; slowly, he held out his hand. "She needs to get used to me, and my smell." He said in a hushed voice. Aleu stepped forward and took a few sniffs from his hand she grunted and decided to leave it a draw with the stranger, and left for her dog bed. Abbey watched Jak get off the floor.

"That was incredible. She usually is mean to strangers." Abbey said in awe. "Well, like I said, I'm good with animals." Jak smirked to Daxter. Daxter rolled his eyes. The boys decided to leave Abbey to rest for the rest of the night and as they left, Jak wanted to talk to her; alone. Abbey swallowed hard and was waiting for Jak to talk. Abbey grew feeling for him as much as he grew for her. He was something different. It was as if she was the lady and he was the tramp.

"Well; I'll see you soon?" she asked in a whisper. Jak smirked and said,

"Of course my lady." He said, taking her hands in his. He licked his lips, as if he was expecting a kiss. Jak wanted to kiss her. He didn't want her sexually however.

"Don't get killed out there, stay alive." She said in a whisper as their faces grew inches closer to each other.

"Not a chance." He whispered back. The two heart beats were getting stronger and faster as they started to tilt heads.

"JAK!" came the interrupted yell of Daxter. The two lover's faces were just centimeters away from the lips. The two giggled and before he left, he quickly gave a kiss on her cheek and left.

Author's Note: Good evening! Well I'm going to need more ideas for the next chapter! I was thinking Jak could soon meet Rosanne and Frank, her parents and maybe even Sean! But some ideas would be great! Please review and favorite!