Chapter 14 Nightmares, Assault on the Prison, Sig bears his soul, Daxter races and defending H.Q

(A.N Hey you all been a while since I updated, to those who have been patient thanks for it. This chapter has a lot of missions it also tells a little bit of Sig's soul as he talks. To Winter Knight thanks for the review and for some advice on my writing. To those who have been tunning in on with the show.)

Deep in the night Talya woke from yet another nightmare one that made the other ones she had seemed like good dreams compared to it. Talya sitting up in bed could still the ghastly voice that haunted her dreams about wanting to get her and to stop all of those wanting a better life. Wiping the sweat from her head she turned over and went back to sleep.

Location Talya's dream location dead town,

Talya opened her eyes to find she was in dead town where there she spotted a large monster like creature holding a large seed in his hand. Talya walked to the creature as he was giving her a dark gaze. There stood Kor and a large shadow like figure that had features to what look like a large metal head of some kind. Talya heard the rumbling of the ground below her feet as she fell into darkness.

As she fell Talya yelled, "Jak...help... me..."

Through the darkness Talya felt someone grab her hand that she didn't see his face, but the presence she felt was so warm that he pulled out and helped her to safe ground. Talya looked to see who had saved her only to once again be left in mystery. Talya began walking through the area as she was still wondering in the stillness. Talya stood for a second as she continued walking until she seen a flash of light where it showed a form holding two artifacts in his hand, a round gold object and a red colored stone.

Holding the two items he spoke, "Find these items they are the key to saving the world and the keys to your return home."

Through the area Talya echoed, "To who helped me thank you."

End dream,

When Talya said those words she then woke up from what she was dreaming about as she was in a cold sweat and trembling once again. As she was whimpering more Jak turned over to see Talya was up and about with tears in her eyes.

Leaning against the head board Jak pulled her close to his embrace while he rubber her back making shurshing noises to keep her down. Her soft bluish hair still even after this time in the slums of Heaven City still lingered the smell of the ocean. Talya still in his arms stopped crying as she felt his rough yet gentle hands on her back comforting her from yet another hellish nightmare.

Looking into his eyes Talya quivered, "Jak it was another nightmare. I saw a large something with what looked like seed in his hand."

Rubbing her back Jak monotoned, "There, there Talya, it was just a night mare. If its a warning then all we can do is prepare for it OK."

Putting her face back in his chest, Talya muttered, "If you say so. Jak now that its morning what are we going to be doing for missions."

Raising his head a little bit Jak answered, "We are going to be heading to the fortress and rescuing our friends and the shadow."

Moving her face from his chest Talya retorted, "So we have a mission of the up most importance. Jak I'm headed for the shower room."

Getting out of bed Jak finished, "So am I so, after we clean up lets head out for the mission."

Daxter still sleeping in his chair didn't notice Jak and Talya were half naked. Talya entered her shower stall turned on the water and let the water flow upon stressed muscles and the sweat from the nightmare seemed to vacate away as the water rushed down. Looking at the slightly darken shower stall she thought, 'man what am I going to do that nightmare was a warning for something coming up.'

When Talya and Jak were all cleaned up, They got on their weapons and gear and headed to the fortress to fight their way to find their friends. Taking a zoom-er Talya, Jak and Daxter went to the fortress to see where the others were located. Getting on the zoom-er Talya grabbed the back Jak's waist and leaned her head against his back as the morning air hit her hair as they flew. When they went to the Fortress, it began the many different areas that they had to fight bunches of guards. Pulling out his Vulcan fury Jak began shooting every last one that was in his path. Talya shot arrows at the air born ones as well as they kept fight to get where they had to go.

The first level wasn't so easy when it came to dealing with the Krimzon guard, after they were gone Jak and Talya had to activate buttons to open way the door through the many gun turrets firing on them. Having gotten past them Jak, Talya and Daxter found and made their way towards the prison cells at the start of the prison where Talya and Jak were held. As Two doors were opened, Jak and Talya went to one cell and Daxter went towards a second where it opened having Tess inside it.

Opening her cell door Daxter flirted, "Hey there sweetheart did you miss me! The Metal Head masher has saved the day! Oh, and I let Jak and Talya tag along too."

She picks him up and hugs him Tess thanked, "Oh, my little hero! You saved me."

Meanwhile, Jak and Talya approached the second cell, which had Samos inside it. To which had a surprise that caught them off guard.

Peering inside Jak asked, "Samos, are you alright?'

Feeling another presence Talya spoke, "Jak someone else is here."

All of a sudden... an older version of Samos popped out of the cell into view the one that Jak and Talya knew from Sand over.

Looking at him Talya muttered, "Samos is that you, oh my god I didn't think you would have ended up here."

Getting edgy Old Samos snapped, "What the hell took you three so long? I added six rings to my trunk waiting for you three to get me outta here!"

Looking at Jak and Talya Old Samos yelled, "Great Yakow horns! What happened to you Jak and Talya you two have changed so much?"

Staring at her clothes Talya explained, "Well Samos, two years in a prison, getting shocked, and fighting metal heads can really change one. I should know since Jak and I have been through hell and back."

As Tess dropped him Daxter pointed out, "Wait a minute! You're you! I mean the other you! I mean... you know what I mean."

Staring at the other Samos, Young Samos observed, "Yes, it appears I have an older time twin. Great grass grubs. I can't believe what a cranky old log I've become!"

His eyes widen Daxter shuttered, "Two Samos the Sages? Aaack, Jak, Talya they're multiplying like rats!"

Walking out the cell Old Samos instructed, "We need to find the kids pronto or the city is doomed!"

Trying to act in charge Young Samos grumbled, "What are you talking about you, old growth? The kids already opened the tomb. Our top priority should be to disrupt the Baron's forces to stop him!"

Acting all wise Old Samos sneered, "Oh, look who thinks they sprouted some wisdom. If you were half as wise as I am, you'd know that the proper cause of actions is to find the kids!"

Standing his ground Young Samos bellowed, "Listen, you old dried up old fart of a leaf. I am in charge this outfit, and what I say is that we go after the Baron's forces."

Near the end of the argument, Daxter stepped in-between them trying to get them to stop while Jak and Talya were getting annoyed with them.

Steeping between them Daxter asked, "Do we have to separate you two?"

Getting annoyed with the two old farts, Talya cursed, "Will you two old bastards quit fighting for one second, get your minds on something other than your stupid fight. We need to get the hell out of here. Damn Orcas wasn't like you two when he was around."

Hurrying everyone to the warp gate Jak directed, Hurry up every one Vin's activating the Warp Gate. We need to get out of here now ASAP."

They leave the prison where Jak Talya and Daxter ended up at the power plant and the sages at the hide out. Once back out into the city Jak, Talya and Daxter sat in the power plant to see about their next move.

Sitting by Jak Talya wondered, "Can you believe there were two Samos', man this makes no sense if we were sent into the future then why is there a younger version of Samos here with the one we know."

Shaking his head Jak remarked, "I'm not sure what its called Talya. Its sorta strange when you think about it you know."

Popping his furry form Daxter added, "I'll say all this seeing double is making me thirsty. So how about we go and get some to drink at the Hip Hog."

Getting up from his place Jak agreed, "Yeah Dax, lets gear up and go to the Hip Hog for something to drink...Coming Talya.."

Dusting her self off Talya nodded, "Yeah I am right behind you Jak..."

As they left the powerstation something deep in the sewers was brewing like something or someone was down there looking for something of extreme value.

Upon their arrival, Krew was seen taking a nap and floating around. Towards the left hand side of the building, the trio sat down with Sig at one of the many tables in the room as he was getting a drink.

Sitting down Talya greeted, "Hey there how has things been so far these days. Its been a while since we all have spoken what's on your mind pal."

Taking a drink Sig expressed, "You boys and girl are alright, and since the boss is out of it right now, I'm going to give it to you three straight. I've been Krew's heavy muscle for years, and I've done things I'm not proud of, hell she would be still be here if I hadn't done some of things I have done, but this time, I think Krew's gotten himself and us, into something really nasty. I'm thinking of getting out and cleaning up my ways. I want to try and find my lil girl and start over."

With a curious look Talya announced, "You have a little girl of your own Sig? Wow I didn't think you had a child at your age."

Seeing Sig Daxter talked, "Ohh... Sig's beginning to like us, Jak and Talya, Come here you bug lug! Hugs for everyone!"

Slamming his mug Sig warned, "Knock it off! I think Krew's trying to do something dangerous."

Suddenly, his attention was brought over by the sound of shuffling and faster snores from Krew.

Trying to keep things quiet Sig shrushed, "Shhh... he's waking up...

Pulling his ears back Daxter assured, "Relaaaax... you all keep talking, watch me butter up bun boy."

Getting back to his conversation Sig explained, "Yeah Talya, I do. I have been looking for her and so far theres been not a sign of her at all."

Taking a sip of her drink Talya questioned, "Do you know what happened to her before this."

Pulling out an amulet with a symbol on it, Sig sighed, "No all I know is that when I returned to my home it was wrecked and I found my wife Dina dead on the main room floor in a puddle of blood and full of bullet holes."

Looking at the pendant Talya murmured, "I'm sorry for your lost Sig. you never know your daughter might be still alive. You just have to keep looking for her. Don't give up hope ok."

Putting the amulet back around his neck Sig nodded, "I know that Talya."

He jumped off the table, and went towards him.

Staring at Krew Daxter distracted, "Hey there, stuffed crust. How's it feel floating on top of the food chain? Whooooo... Krew meister... have you been exercising? You're looking good! You are... definitely... living large! And... those legs... they're so... ah, chiseled."

Giving them another Krew sneered, "I need you three to escort three of my boys down into the sewers and visit that statue again. I've heard that Mar's cheeky face might contain another secret, and I want you three to see if the stories are true, ey? Make sure all three of my boys get to that statue, and they'll do all the rest, hmmmmn?"

Moving from the table Talya answered, "Sure Krew we'll do it. We will make sure to get what ever you want from the statue."

Jsk, Talya and Daxter left to head to the sewers to escorted the three men to the statue. Wading through the murky sewer water Talya, Jak and Daxter watched the guys movements to be sure there was no metal heads roaming around to take them by surprise.

About half way through the sewer area they got round to blowing up one of the blocked doors. While that happened, the sound of growling was heard. From above a about several metal head had made themselves known

Preping the bomb Jinx asked, "You hear that?"

Hearing the sounds Mog added, "Sounds like I got gas..."

From above, a bunch of Metal Heads show up. and began their assault of the group, the threes guys backed out from the area of the monsters. While Jak and Talya pulled out their weapons to take them on. The monsters for them Talya transformed into her dark form and began her onslaught. Her hair turned black, her eyes turned purple and her skin grew pale. Wings grew out of her back and a devil tail grew as well. Talya walked to them and began to open her mouth.

Seeing this Jak warned, "Guys get down and plug your ears. She's about to unleash a deadly attack."

Looking up at the top Grim yelled, "AGH! The ceiling's crawling! and what about this attack."

Stunned Jinx muttered, "Jak! there are Metal Heads everywhere and whats that female demon there."

Cocking his gun and going out there, Jak shouted, "That's my girlfriend Talya she's on our side to help with the metal heads."

As they charged Mog ranted, "It's a trap!"

Jak brought out his gun and shot them all while Talya began singing loudly stunning them as Jak used his Vulcan Fury leaving a barrage of bullets at every last metal that charged them as the three guys watched all the monsters fall at their feet they just stayed clear until the last of them was dead. When the last one was killed all that remained was their gems, piles of dark Eco and a now fully calmed Talya exhausted from using her powers.

Putting his Vulcan Fury he rushed to her side, Jak wondered, "Talya are you ok, I have never seen you take on so much power before."

Raising her hand to his face Talya breathed, "I'm ok its just that when everyone was in trouble I had to do something to save you. What you saw was the power granted to me from the Tomb to the protector."

Helping her to her feet Jak expressed, "Thanks for your concern for me and the mission. When we get done we will go for sometime alone."

They finally reached the statue of Mar itself. Talya looked and took a second glace at it where she noticed something unusual about like it was pointing to something specific. Talya quietly walked over to where it was pointing where she spotted something shiny there in the water. Talya picked it up and sneaked the artifact into her pocket of her pack and went back to the others as they were getting prepped for what to happen next.

Staring at the huge structure Mog oohed, "Oooo... Pretty statue... isn't it."

Placing the explosive charges, Jinx warned, "Stand back everyone. We're professionals."

They brought explosives into the statue and placed at various areas of the statue,

Over by Jak, Talya lisped, "Why are they trashing such a wonderful piece of history. It makes no sense Jak."

Keeping an eye Jak whispered back, "I know this doesn't make any sense, but we are on mission so we have to do as we are told."

Tapping on his shoulder Talya insisted, "Shouldn't we stop this, its just its a waste to see something go."

Putting the last of the charges Jinx shouted, "Alright boys, let's blow this fucker sky high! Fire in the hole."

Trying to stop them Jak snapped, "Wait! a sec... who told you to...? NO!"

The statue exploded into pieces, and the head then made its way towards Jak, stopping at his feet.

Seeing the pieces Talya muttered, "How could you all destroy something so valueable."

Picking a red colored stone Jinx sneered, "This is what we were looking for, the Heart of Mar gem!"

They picked up a ruby from the wrecks, and left the area. As they looked smug with the results of what they had taken, Jak's face showed bitter anger while Talya's eyes began to glow a little. When they arrived at the sewer entrance,

Light a cigar Jinx finished, "Thanks for the escort, you two. We'll take it back to Krew!"

After the sewer mission Jak and Talya were still disappointed in the fact that such a good statue was destroyed. Jak was feeling edgy as he was fuming from it. Talya went behind him to help calm him down from the anger he was feeling,

From behind Talya cooed, "There, there Jak calm down, it couldn't be helped that Krew had planned that all along."

Putting his hand on hers, Jak muttered, "I know but still it pisses me off that they did that."

Walking over to a zoom-er Talya remarked, "How about we go to the stadium and see Keira, maybe there might be a race for us to win."

Getting on Jak nodded, "Yeah lets go getting going maybe a race will calm me down a little bit."

Jak, Talya and Daxter went over to the stadium to see if Keira was needing someone to race for her and as soon as they went into the garage things went from bad to worst there in standing by Keira was where, they met up with Erol again.

Seeing Talya and Jak Erol annoyed expressed, "Well, if it isn't the Dark Eco freak! and my favorite prisoner."

Giving him a dirty look Talya insulted, "Funny running into you here warden are you still torturing prisoners with that sharp tongue of your Eriol."

Calming her down Jak persuaded, "Talya calm down, Eriol Where's Keira at?"

Staking his claim Erol provoked, "Don't worry, I'm keeping a close eye on her. You and Talya the talk of the town, You both give the people hope... how pathetic. I would have enjoyed killing you both in prison. Especially you Talya I had a Teaser with your name on it but now, it'll be so much more fun to take you two on the track, in front of the entire city. I can hear the roar of the crowd now... as everyone sees their hope die in a blaze of glory..."

Getting more anger Talya fumed, "That's what pisses me off about you Eriol. Always acting like you are all hot shit. Jak could take you on in any form of race."

From the entrance to the garage, Keira came in with Old Samos. As she walked by Jak and Talya to go to her project.

Smiling at her father Keira giggled, "It's good to have you back around daddy."

Sitting down Old Samos commented Yes, it's nice to be free again and out of that stuffy cell."

Looking at Keira Erol bragged, "You know, Keira loves winners. Someday she'll be my mechanic and as for your other little girl friend I will make certain the metal heads finish her off in the pits next time I have her in prison."

his blood boiling Jak growled, "Stay away from the girls!"

Walking out Erol laughed, "Heee, hee, haa, haaa! See you on the track you two."

Watching the jerk leave Talya pointed out, "Man that asshole has such an overpowered ego."

With her wrench Keira noted, "Ah and yet Erol's the best racer I've ever seen."

Not to thrilled Jak sighed, "He's not what you think. His ways are not so nice Keira."

Sticking up for Eriol, Keira defended, "And you're a good judge of character? HA! Look at you and Talya! People say when you two get angry and... change. Besides, the friends I knew wouldn't be working for a guy like Krew."

Shaking her head Talya rebutted, "Excuse me for butting in Keira, the reasons we are working for Krew are for. I'll have Jak explain."

Crossing his arms Jak protested, "We need Krew's connections to fight the Baron! Without my... You know what? Do it your way, and Talya and I will do it ours. Just don't come crying to me when the walls fall down around you."

Gazing towards Talya as she was leaving Jak left the garage to join her for some time alone and to clear off some steam.

Seeing him go Daxter pleaded, "Ah, Jak Talya, buddy... toots Ha ha. Where are you two going there pal? Jak? Talya."

From the speakers Comp voiced, "Attention all drivers, the Class Two races will begin soon. Please report to the starting lines."

In a panic Daxter groaned, "Now what are we gonna do this isn't good?"

Not worrying Keira suggested, "You'll have to drive for the team, Daxter. We need this win to qualify for the final championship! Good luck little guy."

Daxter ran his little ottsel legs to the starting line where the racer was set up and ready for him to race,

Checking the control Daxter though aloud, "How hard can it be? Just hold on tight and point the thingy where I want it to go, right? And then there's this other thingy that makes it go fast. Fast is good! I can do this. I'm ready to race!"

The race began as the buzzers turned from red to green where all the others were ready for a hard core race.

From the jet board area of the stadium Jak finally caught up to Talya where she was sitting on the seat watching the race. Talya was still a little distressed from the events from the day thus far.

Sitting down beside her, Jak questioned, "Hey what you doing babe?

Glancing at the race Talya remarked, "I'm watching the race, and I have a lot on my mind."

Pulling her close Jak emphasized, "Talya do you want to talk about it?

Laying her head in his chest Talya murmured, "Yeah we can talk about whats been going on my mind, that is if you are a good listener."

Rubbing her hair Jak related, "I'm a good listener, so fire away okay."

Scooting closer, Talya revealed, "Well first whats on my mind is that when that statue got trashed, I thought that it was a waste to see something so old get blown up, second that stinking Eriol, he thinks hes all bad ass when hes not. Man one of these days I just want to tear him apart."

Feeling her temper Jak soothed, "Now, Talya, calm down don't let that get to you. There are things here that make our blood boil, but we are better than that okay. There's been times where I have nearly lost control and you have been there to calm me down. So for once let me be the one to calm your dark side."

Jak reached over and pulled her into his arms as Talya lisped, "Jak you are my steel in the heart of any danger."

Jak pulled Talya into his arms where he kissed her passionately as the other racers were speeding and hitting the sides of the track while Daxter sped into the lead and ended up winning the race into the final lap. Daxter with another win ended getting into the city finals of the racing, Daxter took the trophy to the garage and place it on the shelf. Tess was also there reward him for a job well done and to see it put into place.

looking at his reflection Daxter gloated, "Now there's a handsome winner for the history books."

Giving praise Keira congratulated, "You did it Daxter! You helped us qualify for the big race! We will have no problems winning."

Acting all big Daxter bragged, "Did you ever have a doubt? I back seat drive for Jak and Talya all the time. Those two are so close."

Daxter then brought to his attention to Tess as he was wanting his reward.

Hearing Tess Daxter asked, "Hey baby! When do I get the winner's big kiss?"

Putting him down Tess teased, "Maybe later... if you're a good boy."

She pets Daxter, and while that happens, Jak and Talya make their return to the garage holding hands.

Feeling Tess' hand on his head Daxter greeted, "Hey there you two, we, ah, showed those Class Two losers a thing or two, huh?"

Walking in holding Talya's hand Jak smiled, "I know I saw. You drifted a little high in the turns a few times, but, you hung in there! I'm proud of you, Dax."

Picking him up Talya nodded, "You did a great job out there. I'm proud of you."

In her arms Daxter muttered, "Really I did do good?"

Crossing his arms Jak stated, "Yeah! buddy. You did great!"

Leaping from her arms Daxter finished. "No! WE did great! Right, you two."

Sitting down Talya added, "Daxter you are a good guy, So about we take you to the Hip Hog for a drink later."

As Jak, Talya and Daxter were headed to Hip Hog, Talya began to feel a little distrubed as she stood there in stadium entrance,

Taking a seat Talya mused, "Jak I think I have a hidden feeling we need to head to hide out."

Jak nodded as he grabbed a zoom-er while hey then left the scene, and went back to the Underground to meet up with the two Samoses again. Who were still trying to see who was in charge of what.

Giving his words Old Samos warned, "The Baron is still up to his old tricks again."

Telling what his Intel had got Young Samos revealed, "The Underground got word that several Krimzon Blast Bots are zeroing in on the hideout here."

Adding to the danger Old Samos talked, "They're armored bombs which seek all targets. If any of these Blast Bots reach this place, we're dead!"

Looking at the older version of himself Young Samos insulted, "Ahh, what are you worried about, old man. You're almost dead anyway."

Getting angered, Old Samos snapped back,"Well, if you'd TAKEN better care of yourself, I wouldn't be in the state I am now!"

Trying to get the mission Talya interrupted, "Will you two old farts get on with it. If this threat is so bad."

Finishing up Young Samos ordered, "You two take out those Blast Bots before they reach the hideout, Jak, Talya. They have proximity defenses, so do be careful."

They Both uttered, "Good hunting you all and good luck!"

Upon the comment by the pair, Jak, Talya and Daxter headed out turned around and saw them looking shook her head as, they headed out the room, to go and track down the blast bots. When they came upon the first one. It was located about several blocks away. Jak took out his Vulcan fury and shot it until it blew up. The second was seen near the power station Talya took her bombs and leaped on it and planted a bomb with in five seconds it exploded. The third one was getting too close for comfort as Talya shot an arrow with an exploding tip and it the main panel thus it going off line and blowing up. The final blast bot Jak took it his dark side and using his bomb blew up to bits thus clearing the task, and that left them to go to the Port where something awaited Jak, Talya and Daxter for their reward. Over there at the port, Jak, Talya opened a couple crates, and what looked like another gun was shown as well some more advanced arrows for Talya's cross bow. Eco charged tips were the latest installment of her weapon. While Jak recived a gun t looked almost just like Sig's a.k.a the Peace Maker.

Looking at the hard ware Daxter excited, "Alright! Our own Peace Maker! Now we're rock-in and rollen'! Nice looking arrows Talya baby."

Loading them into her cross bow Talya nodded, "Hell yeah lets see those metal head bastards mess with us now."

Jak loaded it, and he gave a wink to Talya and Daxter as they headed back to head quarters for some much needed rest. when they got there Daxter plopped himself on the bunk and passed out exhausted from the race and the missions. Feeling frisky Talya brushed by Jak giving him a devilish look she had something on her mind as walked by with a very sexy sway,

Seeing this Jak asked, "What's on your mind Talya?

Walking towards their room Talya seductive answered, "Why don't you come and find out for yourself Jak."

With that said Jak in a hungered motion followed Talya into their room and closed the door and locking it behind them. One could only guess what would be going on between those two. So as Daxter slept and the city slums were silence something major was happening in the bedroom between our hero and his girl.

To be continued...

(A.N thanks for reading this next chapter things will really happening with a life seed, a race around the city and more metal heads until then chow and peace out.)