Chapter 28

We were working on upgrading Jak's car. Jak said, " Something about this whole set-up doesn't seem right. We're missing something important."

Rayn said, " But at least we're winning races. That's good."

Daxter said, " Good? Listen Rayn baby, we've been chased, attacked, shot at, poisoned, and blown up. How could it get any worse?"

Suddenly Kleiver walked in and said, " Hello ankle biters!"

Daxter said, "It's worse."

I crossed my arms and said, "Big time."

Kleiver said, " That show pony, Gee-Whizz Blitz, told me I could find ya here. Listen up, yabbers. you embarrassed me on the track before, but this time I aim to even the score." Jak did a fist bump with me and Daxter when Kleiver said how we embarrassed him.

Daxter said, " Dude, that was so last adventure!"

Kleiver said, " I've been waiting a long time to teach you short poppies a lesson. I'll see ya on the track, nippers."

I said, "Bring it on."

We headed to the track and Jak and I beat him. Everyone headed to the bar to relax and we were watching tv. Blitz and Pecker came on and Blitz said, " I love this sport. Last year along, racing brought in more cash than Kras City's entire yearly budget. Now that's big. Believe it or not, it can get even bigger! I mean, with the right imagination. I'd like to see laws passed forcing the sport to be shown on multiple channels, maybe broadcast it in school for the kiddies."

I clicked off the tv and Jak said, " Seems like everyone's got a stake in this thing."

Rayn said, " Well we certainly do."

I said, "Way more than others."

Daxter said, " There's a ton of money swirling around this sport! And where there's money..."

Ashelin finished, "There's crime."

Jak said, " I think Krew is playing us, but against who... I don't know." Everyone headed back to the garage and headed to the race. Jak won first I got second again and we were being interviewed by Blitz again I think.

Blitz said, " Hello race fans, Welcome to another edition of the G.T. Blitz show. What d'ya think, Pecker? Is this season great or what?"

Pecker said, " Yes G.T., it's really been a-"

Blitz interrupted him said and asked Razer, " Great. Well, we have three of the biggest racers in the sport today. So, Razer, tell me, how does it feel to compete in the most prestigious racing event on the planet, my show?"

Razer said, " Yes, well, as you know, I'm a firm believer that our sport needs to evolve. We need more action, more excitement, more danger..."

Blitz said and came over to me and Jak, " Love it! Love it! So, tell me, Jak and Rachel. How does it feel to know either of you or all of you will be dead by season's end? You must be really motivated to keep racing under this kind of pressure."

Daxter said, " Let's just say we're dying to win."

Pecker said, " Some say the mysterious crime boss Mizo may be involved."

Jak said, " Mizo's name is coming up a lot for someone trying to stay out of the public eye."

I said, " Man he must be a moron."

Blitz said, " You heard it here folks! These three wheel jocks are on a collision course, and we'll be here to identify all the bodies." I groaned and rolled my eyes.

_Time Skip_

We were back in Haven and walking around the industrial area. There were large tv's all around on blitz's and pecker show. Blitz said, " Hello race fans, we're coming to you live from not-so-scenic Haven City as this sport goes on the road for the world circuit tour. Yes, we're global, baby. In today's race, a few veteran drivers will meet the upstarts for the first time, and the Blitz-meister has a feeling it won't be pretty. So, we'll stay behind the crash barrier and bring you all the action as it happens! Stay tuned!"

We walked down the track and Torn said to Ashelin, " It's nice to be back in Haven City, hey sweetheart?"

Daxter said, "Torn I'm touched."

Torn growled, " I was talking to Ashelin."

Daxter said, " I knew that... And we used to think this town was tough? Kras City makes this place look like a kiddie park."

Jak said thinking, " I still don't understand why Krew would go to all this trouble for a trophy."

I said, "There has got to be more to it than a trophy."

Ashelin said, "I smell a rat."

Daxter yelled, " Hey, I showered this morning!"

Ashelin said, " I mean, I think Krew must've been up to something."

Daxter said still talking about his shower, "With soap!"

I said, "Krew must have had a angle like always."

Rayn said, " You're probably right. While we're in Haven City, I'll see what I can dig up in my fathers old things."

Ashelin said, "Yeah... you do that."

I muttered, "There's something up with Rayn."

_Time Skip_

Someone had sabotaged Jak's ride in the last race. So I had won first and Jak got third losing some points. We were fixing it up in the garage. I said, "Alright looks like the engine's all fixed up." I coughed covered in black dust.

Daxter said, " Rachel you look like smoke. And now that I've finished working on this sweet ride, it'll really fly thanks to my 'vehicular expertise'."

I tried to get some dust of my face making it covered in more. Jak tossed me a rag and said to Daxter, " Right, did you put on two coats of wax or just one?"

Daxter said, "One but that will make it go much faster."

I asked and said, "Then two? I think it-"

Daxter said, "Who cares what you think! Your a walking burnt piece of toast!"

I was about to strangle Dax when Kleiver walked in and said, " Howdy mates, just wanted to drop you a fly that there's an event swirling at the Kras Coliseum. Competitors from all over the world came to play... and my score beat 'em all!"

Daxter said, " Whoopee for you!"

Kleiver said, " I just didn't want ya to miss out on all the fun. I need a little competition, and I'd love to see you squirm. Go ahead, give it a burl. I'll be the one laughing from the stands."

I said, "Yeah whatever get out." Kleiver walked out I said, " I need a shower you boys finish up." I walked out before Daxter say something weird. I headed to me and Jak's room and cleaned off all of dirt, grim, and car dust. I came out and put on clean clothes.