Author's Notes: OK. I got really mixed feelings here! Wow, people are really unsure about this. I know Erol and Keira is a little weird and you're probably thinking how could Keira fall for such a guy? Well Erol is a really deceiving guy! And Keira is a little silly (in the game) to like him. Put two and two together.

Anyway this chapter is MUCH better and I wont be going down that road again! No more mush! More action and more deceit! Enjoy!

Be kind - Remember every one you meet is fighting a battle - everybody's lonesome. Marion Parker

The city was bustling in the peak hour of the late morning. The sunlight danced between the thick clouds of smog. Jak approached the small door in the Port. It opened as it sensed his approach and he walked in to find a crate in the middle of the floor. Smiling he opened it and pulled out the modification.

"Alright! Our very own Peace Maker!" Daxter cheered

Jak connected the head onto his Morph Gun and it shifted itself to rearrange itself into another gun. Jak and Daxter were grinning all over.

"Lets go and shoot some Metal Heads" Daxter cried, "I want to try this baby out!"

"We got to go and see Krew first" Jak mentioned, "He called us in this morning"

Daxter's face fell, "Alright but after we go and try it out!"

"You can count on that" Jak smiled as he put his gun away and left the training room.

He hopped onto a nearby Zoomerbike and made his way over to Krew's bar. It's been only two nights ago when he was last here, drinking. He entered and sat down at the bar. Tess smiled as he entered. Daxter jumped down onto the counter.

"So how was the hangover yesterday?" Tess smirked as she wiped down the benches

"Awful" Jak groaned

Tess passed him a slip, "Here's the bill for your fun"

"100 bucks! You gotta me shitting me!" Jak exclaimed

Tess allowed herself a smug grin, "Well you wanted all those drinks and Krew charges a lot"

"Granda-tonic? I never ordered that?" Jak growled

"Daxter ordered that one" Tess glanced over to Daxter

Jak looked over to Daxter giving him an icy glare.

"What? Hey! You drank four beers!" Daxter shot back

"Well you're paying for half!" Jak wasn't going to let him off the hook

"What! Oh alright, fine!" Daxter pouted in a bad mood

Jak shoved the paper in his pocket, "Why didn't you stop me?"

"From drinking?" Tess let out a snort; "Sig couldn't even stop you so I don't know how I could"

"That bad huh?" raised his eyebrows

She smiled she noticed Daxter laid in front of her in a lazy daze. She started to stroke his soft fur.

"That bad" she confirmed

After a moments silence a figure descended on top of the counter.

"Hey! Back to work toots" Krew commanded

Daxter rose to her defence and Tess's eyes went wide with horror, "She's working beach ball!" the turned back to Tess, "Quit ya yappin'!"

Krew leaned closer, "Watch it! Or yet you'll be another trophy hung on these walls"

Daxter was stunned by his threat and fainted onto the counter. Tess fanned him with her hand. Krew turned away.

"Jak I want you to throw the Championship Race. Just let Erol win..."

"You bet against us?" Jak asked in surprise

Krew turned back around trying to hush the betrayal in Jak's voice, "Jak... Jak... it's just business. You've become a symbol to those Townies. They'll bet everything on a glimmer of hope. What a better time to make money? Whaddaya say, my boy?

Jak turned away and smirked, "I say you are going to loose a lot of money. Because I'm going to race and I tend to win"

Krew shook with anger and launched into the air, "Aggrrrhhh! You little..." he stopped himself.

He descended down making his threat.

"You're becoming more trouble than you're worth! I wouldn't get too comfy if I was you" he paused to suck in a breath between his teeth, "Everyone is expendable"

Daxter, who recovered, was sitting up, fell back down in a second faint.

"In a hurry to die boy?" a voice growled

Jak turned. Krew moved out of the way to reveal Erol. He stepped closer to be in Jak's face.

"We don't have to wait for the big race. We can do this right now! One on one, through the city, using accelerator rings, from start to finish. Miss even one ring and its over!"

Erol turned away. To add to the challenge and insult of Jak he added, "Keira already thinks you're a loser" he turned back, "And I can prove it now for one and for all!"

Jak felt enraged and whacked Erol's fist away.

"You're on!"

Erol smirked and turned away to leave. Jak followed. Daxter ran and jumped to join Jak on his shoulder. When Jak stepped outside Erol was waiting with his vehicle. Another Zoomer was next to him. Jak hopped on and the race began. Jak didn't care what he had done two nights ago. Right now he wanted to show Erol he wouldn't back down easy and maybe show Keira that he wasn't what she thought he was.

Ashelin slammed on the brake as the cruiser entered the ally. She hopped out and walked towards the Hideout door. Her pose was tense and annoyed. The door rolled back, she descended down the stairs, the second door opened and she passed the bunks to find Torn.

Torn was looking through some plans. His head rose to find Ashelin.

"This better be good" she snapped, "I have to meet my father in an hour so I have no time for playing"

Torn's eyes narrowed, "My aren't we in a mood. Since when do I play? Well since you're in a hurry, I'll get to the point"

Ashelin folded her arms, "I'm listening"

"What the hell were you and Jak doing two nights ago?" Torn growled

"Nothing that concerns you" Ashelin unfolded her arms and lashed out defensively, "Is that why you drag me down here? To talk to me about Jak?"

"About you and Jak right here in this Hideout" Torn snapped, "I can't believe you kept this from me and you both did it right here"

"How the hell do you know that?" Ashelin snapped back

"Security cameras Ashelin and overhearing"

"You were spying!" Ashelin's face went red with anger

"No I wasn't spying. I just saw you two appear momentary. I never saw the 'act'. I over heard Jak talking about it. He's two timing you Ashelin"

"Why should I believe you?" she snapped

"Because you had you're fair share of hurt" Torn replied more quietly

"Your concern is touching but I don't need it. I can take care of myself" Ashelin's tone was firm instead of angry

"Damn it! I thought we had something here Ashelin!" Torn banged his fist on the table trying to get his point noted, "I even risk this Underground operation just to protect you from your own father!"

"I don't need your protecting!" she snapped then her tone went down to a cold level, "I thought we had something too but we chose long ago not to have this relationship. You know that. You were just deceiving yourself into thinking we had something left"

Ashelin hated this but she needed to distance herself far from Torn as possible. She still had feelings for him but their jobs and their lives prevented a proper relationship and it would be suspicious now of they were seen together. They couldn't be together in the military and they couldn't be together now.

Torn glared at Ashelin, "So you go behind my back?"

"What? I went behind no ones back! If you have nothing to add to your useless argument then I am going," Ashelin snapped

"Your a bitch Ashelin. A cold hearted bitch. You're just like your father" Torn attacked

Ashelin reeled back in hurt and anger and she shouted, "I am no way like my father! How dare you! Maybe you should just get over us! We're over and through a long time ago. Get your priorities straight before you go accusing people of sleeping with each other!"

With that she stormed out and left. Leaving Torn to sigh in despair and disappointment.

"Aggrah! Don't get too cocky outlaw! Next time, we race for keeps! And your head will be my trophy!" Erol growled then put down his mask and flew away

"Ahhh blow it out the other ear. You were bottle fed weren't you?" Daxter called after him

Jak and Daxter won the race. It was great and victorious win. No matter what Erol does Jak always came out on top and Jak knew one day Erol will get what is coming to him. Jak turned his attention to the Stadium. He thought to talk to Keira and maybe they should clear their differences. This sleeping with Ashelin was eating at his guilt.

He turned the vehicle towards the Stadium. He flew over to the vehicle stoppers and jumped off his Zoomerbike. He passed between the posts and entered the Garage.

"Jak..." Daxter said warningly

Jak approached the opened Garage and walked in ignoring Daxter.

"Keira?" he called to the shadow behind the curtain

The shadow stopped working and turned their attention towards the curtain.

"Go away" the voice of Keira growled

"We need to talk"

"I think we've done enough talking" she retorted

Jak grew fed up with her attitude, "Why do you hate me so much?"

The shadow grew bigger and then a pure white face popped from between the curtains. Her eyes were ablaze with anger and her thin eyebrows were narrowed to a frown. She raised her face shield and glared at Jak. Daxter thought it would be a good idea to watch from afar. He hopped off and perched himself on the table nearby.

"You broke my heart Jak. You carelessly did what you wanted with it and I'm left picking up the pieces" she shouted angrily, "I thought you loved me"

"I do!" Jak replied, "I do love you Keira"

She snorted then spat, "If you call having sex with Ashelin is loving me then the Dark Eco really messed with your head"

Jak's eyes went wide. She knows about Ashelin and me?

Keira pressed her lips together after seeing Jak's expression, "That's right I know" her tone went angry again; "You thought you could hide it from me, didn't you?"

Jak's eyes went wide with innocence and protested, "It was nothing like that"

She growled, "Don't lie to me!"

He returned her angry tone, "I'm not! Damn it Keira! I was drunk ok? Drunk!"

"Oh that clears things up" she snorted sarcastically, "That makes it a whole lot better"

Jak growled sick of this thing being one sided, "Hey I'm not the only one who cheated! What about you and Erol?"

She snapped her head towards him, "At least he didn't break my heart"

"Oh and I did?" Jak retorted, "Have you ever thought how you hurt me? I hate Erol and Erol hates me and you went with him? He's a deceiving dick!"

"And you're not?" she retorted back, "You went with Ashelin. I hate Ashelin and she hates me"

"No you're jealous of her" Jak corrected

"Jealous of who?" another voice came from behind Jak

Both directed their attention towards the entrance. They both saw Ashelin approach them both and purposely slid he slender arm around Jak's shoulders. Keira immediately tensed at the pose and knew that Ashelin was claiming Jak for her own.

"Ashelin?" Jak blinked in surprise

"I looked everywhere for you" she replied then turned to Keira, "This is the last place I thought to check"

Keira folded her arms and glared at the both of them. Jak looked at her with innocence but it was too late. Keira saw what wasn't really there. He felt uncomfortable so he tried to shrug Ashelin off but she held on tighter.

"Come on, Jak honey. Leave the poor girl alone. She just can't handle a little competition" Ashelin's voice went soft and a little seductive. Jak involuntary shivered. He didn't like this...Ashelin didn't speak to him yesterday and now she rocks up and speaks as if they had a full-blown relationship?

Keira's anger grew and if looks could kill Ashelin would be chopped into a million pieces.

"What are you angry about Keira?" Ashelin shot back in a teasing voice; "You're with Erol now. I heard what happened last night on the grapevine"

Keira's eyes went wide.

"Then again that is typical for a slut to go with a jackass. I mean you're such a pretty girl but when it comes to rooting you can't always tell one ass from another" Ashelin smiled at her insult

Keira boiled in anger, "Oppose to a dog like you hitting on men all over the city?"

"At least I can get some" Ashelin retorted

"Yeah for money" Keira added

"Don't start me bitch! I can take take you down"

"Aren't we gun-ho? What's wrong? Afraid that a lowly mechanic is going to take your prized man?" Keira teased

"Enough talking. If you think you're so good I can take you down right here right now! You think you're the better woman?" Ashelin challenged

"Just watch me pop your large military ego" Keira smirked

"Uh... girls this isn't necessary" Jak tried to butt in

"Jak?" Jak turned to his little friend Daxter, "Don't interrupt. Once women get started there's no stopping them"

Jak nodded. Taking Daxter's advice.

Ashelin threw he jacket off. Keira unclipped the face shield. Jak stepped back in fear. He dealt with Krimzon Guards, Metal Heads and defied the odds but this was way out of his league. Daxter laid back as Jak joined him .

"They're fighting over me" Jak blinked

"Yeah lucky you" Daxter sighed

"I don't think it is"

"Oh will you relax? Just enjoy the show. It will work out by itself" Daxter said coolly

Jak nodded. Ashelin and Keira dived at each other and started to punch and kick. Soon the fight became dirty. Keira punched Ashelin cross the cheek. Feeling the burn Ashelin rebelled in anger and grabbed Keira's hair. She yanked it hard and Keira let out a aggravated cry. Keira sent her hand flying towards Ashelin's face. Her finger's curved and her blunt nails broke the soft pristine skin.

Ashelin screamed an insult and kneed Keira in the gut. Keira tried to move back but Ashelin was still holding on to her hair. Recovering quickly Keira raised her head and head butted her opponet. Ashelin let go and stumbled back in a daze. The attack wasn't as strong as she thought. Keira took the chance to jump Ashelin.

Both fell to the floor. Ashelin on the bottom and Keira on the top. Ashelin's head hit the lino floor hard. Sparks flew behind her eyes. Keira began slapping her face. Ashelin's instincts popped in as her mind was dizzy from the fall. She slapped and punched back desperately to get back at her attacker.

Keira let out a smirk as she grabbed Ashelin's red dreads and pulled it with all her might. Getting back at Ashelin for her own hair pulling. Ashelin's head jerked but resisted the pull. As Keira's other hand struggled against Ashelin, she managed to grab the hand and land a hard bite into it.

Keira screamed and ceased her attack. Ashelin rose to a sitting position and landed a large slap on the mechanic's cheek. Red flourished where the attack took place. Keira threw a punch but Ashelin blocked it and counted with her own.

"How long does this take?" Jak asked

"A long time" Daxted replied

After 20 minutes both women laid tiered on the ground with no winner of the fight. Jak had enough. He was clearly not happy about all of this. Ashelin saw his escape and quickly sprang up to force Jak next to her.

"Why do even like her?" Keira asked Jak when Jak was forced to turn away from the exit towards Keira

Jak was going to protest on the whole situation and how it got out of hand but Ashelin interrupted him.

"Why do you take it out on poor Jak when you, yourself two timed Jak" Ashelin continued, she gently stroked Jak's pale face

"What?" Jak's eyes went wide with hurt and shock at Keira

Keira, in that moment, couldn't look at Jak. So she turned away in shame.

"That's why I wanted to find you before you came here. Keira and Erol had a little date last night and things got a more further than kissing" Ashelin told Jak feigning in innocence

She knew full well what her story would bring. After meeting Torn she finalized her decision. She wasn't going to be lonely anymore.

"Keira?" Jak asked for confirmation. He had to know. To know it's true that she really made out with him

Keira looked at Jak. Her eyes were with sadness, shame and pleading. His eyes showed hurt, betrayal and sadness. He frowned as his blue eyes suddenly showed anger.

"How dare you accuse me of two timing when you did it yourself! You're a hypocrite! I thought better of you but this is low. I think Erol is rubbing off on you in more ways then physical" Jak attacked

"Two timing? You did it first!" Keira regained her anger, "I made out with Erol because you went with Ashelin"

"Oh that completely put you in the right!" Jak shouted sarcastically

"No Jak. You betrayed me first! You know what? Just leave. Forget you're stupid squabble with the Baron, because you're officially off the team!"

"What!" Jak's eyes went wide with surprise, "You can't do that!"

"Watch me!" Keira shouted, "Go join another team if you want to get to the palace"

Jak's brows narrowed, "Fine! If you want it to be this way..."

Her tone became quiet, "I don't Jak. You chose it"

Jak had enough. He turned and left the Garage. So much for talking to Keira. Now he knew that Keira was guilty of betrayal as much as he was. Daxter joined him at the shoulder as Ashelin caught up with his fast stride. He didn't stop for her.

"Jak hold up" he commanding tone came

"Screw you" Jak growled

"Just stop!" Ashelin barked

Jak made a frustrated growl before turning to Ashelin, "What?"

Her eyes were soft, "I'm sorry I didn't tell you before. I did try to find you..."

"What with us?" Jak asked suddenly, "Yesterday you wanted nothing to do with this and now you came up here and make out we have something?"

"Don't we?"

"Don't play dumb Ashelin"

"Look. I had second thoughts ok?"

"Without telling me?"

"Look. Keira was betraying you anyway! She likes Erol not you! She's just possessive of you and doesn't want to let go. Their relationship existed way before you came back," Ashelin pointed out

"But Erol is just using her..."

"Then that's her own stupidity"

"I can't just let her-"

"Sometimes it's better for someone to find out themselves. She's never going to listen to you or to anyone else"

"Yeah since you enforced that" Jak retorted

"Look Jak. It was bound to happen. Forget about her" her tone went down and she grabbed his arm, "We need to talk"

Jak pulled his arm away, "I don't feel like talking"

Ashelin let him go and watched him to a parked Zoomer down the stairs. Ashelin shook her head and moved off to her own cruiser.

Erol relaxed in utter glee. His feet upon the steering wheel and holding a bucket of popcorn he watched the whole show. He saw the large fight in his bug cameras. He even saw Ashelin and Keira bitch fight. This was perfect! But this wasn't over yet. Oh no... he had other plans to further Jak's emotional pain. It wasn't enough that Keira is his. He wanted more of Jak's emotional suffering. He wanted him completely alone and destroyed with no hope of living. Then and only then Jak's head would truly be his trophy.

Seeing the fight over he tossed the empty cardboard box of popcorn over the side, took his feet off the wheel and switched off his monitor. He revved up his own Cruiser and moved out of his parked position to join the airspace.

To be continued....

Yeee-haaw! Fight, fight, fight! This isn't looking good. Keira and Jak are fighting and Ashelin just added fuel to the fire. What's going to happen now? And what is Erol planning? This just gives me the Goosebumps! Stay tuned for the next chapter to find out!

Please review! I would like to know your thoughts on this new situation.