Chapter Seven: Jortho's defeat and the aftermath
(A.N. Thanks all for reading this story is has been a pleasure to write such a story if you are wondering if there's a sequel. The answer to that is yes, but it won't be for a while, but until then enjoy this last chapter of Mysteries of the Precursor Sea.)
Previously last chapter Jak, Talya and Daxter found that the artifacts were stolen by Devan. Taking them to his master Jortho was getting ready to open the door of Darkness to release his master Bracken. There was a revelation to Devan's true past as he had found out that he was the prince that was lost to the darkness twelve years earlier and so this will be we last left off.
Taking the artifacts and putting them in the door hollow the door of darkness slowly opened revealing something that was so evil that the underlings were in fear. A pair of dark hands began stirring as Jortho laughed evilly in his little victory. With the door a large set of hands began coming out the door where a large shadow engulfed Jortho as he had absorbed all the power inside of his body. The power surged thus turning all that surrounded him from the tower to all of the land into darkness.
Talya got up off the ground where she pulled out her bow staff ready for the fight of her life. Jak also getting up looked over and seeing some yellow absorbed enough to be able to fire a few energy beams towards Jortho. Taking a look at his movements Talya studied the enemy making sure when and where to strike. In a rush Jortho made his move as he blazed past Talya and hit Jak thus him falling to the ground Talya seen how he moved swung around and touching him burned his side where he felt such pain. Jortho dodged the beam that Jak had shot at him making his move Jortho shot a large beam at Jak and Talya.
Taking action and grabbing Talya, Jak said, "Hang on this going to be a rough ride."
Holding on to his side Talya replied, "Jak I trust you so let's get him."
Jak finding the blue Eco platform as he and Talya leaped upward thus missed getting hit from the various beams of dark energy shooting from Jortho's hand. The leap didn't last long as Jak and Talya landed back on the ground. Getting aggressive Jortho began doing his nest attack as he took what looked like spears of energy thus shooting at Talya and Jak. Left and Right Jak dodged them Talya taking another way used her powers and made a shield around her and Jak to block his attacks.
Getting angry Jortho said, "Since you two want to play rough then let me show you what real power is."
Eyes widen Daxter said, "Oh boy looks like you and Talya just pissed him off."
Jortho reached his hands in the air as he began transforming into a larger beast like form that looked like canine creature that was similar to a three headed dog from some old legends. Talya seeing that Jortho had transformed knew that she and couldn't defeat him alone and with that thought. It was like Talya knew that she was going to unleash her full power and touching her ears pulled off the bands that were on her ears. Thus taking off the Eco bonders on her looking at Jak she smiled ready for the final fight against darkness.
Walking over to Jak, Talya said, "We can't do this alone so I'm going to need you and all to help me. Jak hold my hands."
Taking her hands Jak asked, "What are you going to do?"
Looking to the sky Talya said, "Watch and you'll see."
Rising from the ground with Jak by her side Talya began singing the same tune that only he could hear..."Those born of this land hear my pleas you world is in need of your help. If you can hear me give me the strength to defeat this evil that has poisoned you."
At Sand over Samos heard the sounds of Talya's voice and with all his might called on the powers of green Eco to assist. In Rock Village the blue sage called on the powers of blue Eco while the yellow and red sages heard the call and summoned their powers of Eco. From the four corners of the land the colors of red, blue, yellow and green could be seen as all the beams headed to the tower where they combined into what looked like White Eco, the Eco that removes sin.
Meanwhile two levels down Orcas heard Talya's singing and had a bad feeling that she was about to do something drastic to stop Jortho. Eyes widen Orcas said, "Devan, and Keira we need to hurry and get to the top immediately."
Concerned Devan asked, "What is it Orcas? Do you something that we should know?"
Shaking his head Orcas said, "I'm afraid so it seems that Talya is going to try and stop Jortho be any means necessary."
Keira asked, "What do you mean by any means?"
Holding Keira, Devan said, "It means that if Talya is as powerful as I think she is. She's has released her power limiters. This means that she is going to use her own life as a way to kill Jortho."
Sadden Keira said, "No she can't do it. Not when she and Jak are bonded the way they are."
Devan said, "I know that Keira and that is why when we reach the tower's top I'm going to take her place."
Tearing up Keira said, "No you can't not when I have just realized how much I love you."
Holding her face with his hand Devan said, "I know, but I must do this as my way to atone for all I have done. Besides even if I die here I'll always be with you."
When Devan, Keira and Orcas reached the tower Talya had gathered enough power ready to fire one large energy blast big enough to blow Jortho into the door of darkness. Holding her hand Jak seen Talya glow and her clothes change from her regular clothes into a white dress and her hair from silver blue to pure silver and her eyes began to glow a white color. Letting go of his hand Talya began walking towards the beast. Talya was walking to the beast when she heard Keira say, "Talya don't go."
Looking at Keira, Talya said, "The only way to stop him is too seal him up and a life must be used as the lock."
Walking towards Talya and absorbing her energy, Devan replied, "I'm sorry, but this is my fate. So please stand back."
Feeling her energy drain Talya replied, "You don't have enough power. Take this as a way to defeat him."
Placing the Eco in Devan's hand he felt the pure power of his sins being removed where his sword turned from black to white. Heading to the monster Devan took his sword and began fighting. Talya with her power began pushing Jortho into the void. Grabbing her hand Jak added his power to help hold the beast long enough for Devan to swing at the beast as he was pushing it into the void. Jortho trying to strike only too stopped by a large bomb that was thrown by Keira. As his one last act of bravery Devan ripped off his pendant and throwing to Keira he said, "My love I'll always be with you. Talya, Jak let go now I'll to do the rest."
Letting go Talya said, "Devan, may the great precursors protect you."
With said Devan took his sword and in one final act stabbed the beast where it cried out loud and in a large push Devan thrust the monster through the door where Talya and Jak took the white Eco and sealed the door closed thus never to opened again. When the door was closed the land and everything surrounding it was restored back to normal. The trees gained their green, the sea was restored and its people were saved the sky above turned back into its perfect blue with the sun shinning brightly. But as the powers of good had won Keira felt that she had lost for it wasn't for Devan the world wouldn't have been saved. When the doors closed the artifacts slipped out of the hollows and fell to the ground where Orcas picked them up. Orcas looked up and saw Devan in spirit form and smiled,
Holding Devan's pendant Keira cried, "No Devan why did you leave me. I loved you so much."
From the sky above Devan's voice said, "Fear not beloved no matter what time or place I'll find you. So bee strong and wait for me."
Devan's spirit faded Keira smiled as all was well again however things weren't good as Orcas had to explain to the king of his son's death which meant that Talya had to return to Aqua Reef. They all returned to Sand Over to celebrate their victory of good over evil. When they arrived the people cheered in victory as they all were happy that the evil was gone. From the crowd Samos arrived and shook Orcas' hand to thank him for the help,
Taking Talya's hand Orcas said, "Talya its time to go now."
Concerned Jak said, "Go what do you mean old man?"
Orcas replied, "Since the evil is gone and the world restored Talya has to return with me to tell the king of the events here."
Grabbing Talya, Jak said, "No she can't go back. Talya belongs here above the sea. She's not of your world. You said yourself that she was from the same place as me. Samos won't you say something."
Looking at Orcas, Samos said, "I'm afraid there is nothing I can do Jak. When someone is taken to the sea they are bound to it."
Pissed Jak responded, "This is bull shit and you know it. You just don't want to deal with another kid."
Looking at Orcas Talya said, "Orcas, why can't I stay with Jak is this another one of your stupid ideas."
Orcas sternly said, "No Talya it's the law of the sea those taken to live there are bound to it for all time. I guess when I took there all those years ago I didn't for you to want to come back."
Samos said, "Keira, let's go and leave them alone to talk. There are some things that need to be done."
Heading back Keira said, "Okay father lets head home."
Keira and Samos left the beach where Talya, Jak and Orcas were still talking about her future of where she would be at. Orca was getting impatient of what was going on.
Getting impatient Orcas said, "So have you said your good-byes because we need to get back the swim is really long."
Jak said, "Keep your pants on old man."
To his ear Talya whispered, "For as I leave into the sea. Silence befalls you and me. For on the ways only you will be the only one to hear me."
After Talya said those words Jak stopped talking that day. Things were as nothing had happened Talya went to the sea not talking either it was like when Jak was a little kid quiet and timid. After that Talya walked into the sea with Orcas and swam off leaving only the sounds of her song for only Jak to hear. Jak returned to his life at Sand over doing errands for Samos and helping the villagers and yet Jak couldn't find the last power cell needed for the so-called golden door.
One month later...
It had been one whole month since the defeat of the dark Nacre and Talya was still silent. It was like no matter what Orcas said or did nothing could make Talya talk or sing. During the month of separation Talya sneaked to the surface to watch over Jak like a protector. While Orcas was working on his research he heard Talya sigh deeply as she was looking at glass orb that had a picture of Jak in it.
Walking over to her Orcas said, "Hum you miss him huh."
Shaking her head Talya smiled and agreed to his words Orcas feeling a little guilty walked over to his cabinet and pulled out a large bag with something in it.
Placing the bag in her lap Orcas said, "You miss him huh and that leaves only one problem left then. And that how much I'm going to miss you. Open the bag and see what's in it Talya."
Opening the bag Talya smiled in silence as it the bag had revealed two things inside of it which were a vile of silver liquid and of a round object that was gold in color. Talya moved her head in curiosity wonder what was going on.
Orcas said, "Talya, the liquid is called 'silver Eco' which will make you no longer bound to the sea by force, but by choice. The other object is the lost power cell that Jak's been searching for. Oh since you miss him that much. I'm giving you the chance to be happy. So go to him and be happy."
Talya took the items, rushed off to the surface to find Jak and to find her true path in life.
Meanwhile at Sentinel Beach Jak sat on the beach watching the waves swish back and forth against the tide. Sighing deeply as he was sent on yet another mission for Samos concerning some strong wood for the carts that they were building for the transfer of some equipment that was going to taken from Gol and Maia's citadel to the lab. Daxter running up to see how down his friend was decided to brighten his sprits a little,
Being a smart ass Daxter said, "Chin up buddy there are plenty of fish in the sea and besides there's always Keira."
Looking at his friend in disgust Jak shook his head as his way of saying that he didn't want Keira unaware of the glowing coming from the sea next to the light house. As Jak and Daxter were rough housing a bubbling was coming from the sea as something was surfacing. Talya at this point had drunk the liquid and was getting ready to make her appearance. While Jak and Daxter were still in their play fight Vixie starting making her noises that something was near. Jak and Daxter stopped only to find that Jak heard singing. Looking over the sea and seeing the bubbles Jak and Daxter were on guard just case of any danger as the bubbles calmed down a figure rose out of the water revealing Talya coming out of the water in a white colored outfit and her hair down. Jak seeing this rushed out to greet her as he pulled her to him spinning her around and in the moment kissed her.
Softly Talya said, "I told you I'd come back."
Seeing her face Jak replied, "I knew that you would so I waited. Anyway let's get back Samos might be in need of some help."
As Jak and Talya headed back to Sand over Orcas smiled and headed back into the sea. There are many different mysteries of the Great Precursor Sea from a hero finding his long lost savior to a boy getting a second chance at life. For you see this maybe the ending of a side story or the beginning of a long adventure in their true selves. We find that even one who has given himself in saving others we find as a light shined into the Precursor Sea and of course Orcas finding a little sea boy lying at the gate of the palace which meant that Devan has been given a second chance. So as we end this tale one asks themselves was there just Mystery of the Precursor Sea or two.
(A.N Thanks all for reading I leave this story's ending wide over for a sequel and you must know there is one coming out you'll just have to wait and sea... no pun intended. I'd like to thank inuyashee, Desteny star, and JaknDaxfreak811 for you positive feedback. Yes there will two more to this tale only they will during the events of the games.)
