Jak II Chronicles
Part 3: The Future Awaits…
Chapter 27: Sig

Three days passed since I yelled at him, literally. Jak hardly ever spoke with me as a result. In fact, he was dead silent. I tried to make conversation to salvage our relationship. I didn't want Jak to leave with our relationship hanging like this. This wasn't his fault. I've been keeping a lot from him, but I could not tell him. I couldn't.

The day before the big event, Jak was busy packing his bag when I came over to him to have a talk…
"Uncle. Hello."
"All packed up, eh? Oh, my boy, ever the explorer. I encourage that. It runs in the family. Well, I best leave you alone, I suppose."
"Uncle, wait. I wish to talk with you."
"About what?"
"Uncle…I'm going off on a journey I never expected to go to, and…and I have no clue when and how I'll ever return home. I just…I just need you to know that I care about you a lot. You took great care of me. I'm glad you're my uncle and I'm so lucky to have someone like you. You taught me so much and I can't thank you enough. Thank you for giving me a home, thank you got giving me food to eat, thank you for giving me love. I love you, Uncle. I'll miss you when I go away to wherever I'm going."
"BUT I'll be back, that's a guarantee." He added quickly. At that point, I just quickly ran up to him and hugged him.
"Uncle, it's alright." Jak softly spoke, "I'll be back, you don't have to cry like I'm going to die or never come back…because I will!" Oh, my child, if only you knew.
"…….Don't make promises you can't keep." Then I slowly let him go. He had a look of confusion rather then sadness, but I don't blame him. He really thought he'd be returning.
"My Dear Boy, wherever you go, whatever you did, I will be right here, in your heart, life or death." I was in tears, "Never forgot those words. They are important. Don't let the darkness take over you, but don't let the light take advantage. Balance. And remember…just be yourself." He merely nodded and I gave him another hug.

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The early next day, the experiments were underway and everything seem to work fine: the machine, the gate, even us convincing people to go away because it was a private experiment (I was in charge of keeping them out mostly).

"Kiera…are you sure you wish to come?" Samos asked, in a concerned manner that I gave to Jak often.
"Why are you so upset, we'll be back." Kiera smiled, "Even if we can't, we'll figure out a way."
"I'm sure we will…but…" Samos sighed, "I think it would have been better if you stayed home…you and Daxter."
"Hey, where Jak goes, I go, Gramps!" Daxter cried. Samos made a mix of sighing and groaning.
"We'll be back before suppertime." Jak smiled heartily, "Like Kiera said, if we can't go back, we'll find a way!" I smiled a bit. Such wishful thinking, but I knew he wouldn't return.
"I hope you packed your clean underwear and a toothbrush." I shouted over, I was a bit far away from them, having to horde curious people out and for better protection incase the machine backfired (which got me extra worried). Jak laughed alongside Kiera and Daxter when I mentioned "underwear". While Kiera and Daxter was laughing their butts off, Jak merely chuckled with a hint that he was embarrassed, but it was nothing he generally cared about.
"I did, don't worry!" Jak shouted back, "I also have my favorite stuffed animal and my blankie!" I loved that Jak wasn't a sourpuss. He always kept a lighthearted appeal. After that, Samos calmly walked over to me.
"Well, I hope you do keep it a secret, all of this." Samos said.
"Of course, don't worry." I smiled, trying to keep an upbeat personality. Of course, Samos could see right through me as he gave me a morbid look.
"It's for his own good." Samos softly spoke, "He's destined for something much greater then all this."
"I know." I nodded, "I just wish I hadn't grown so attached to him."
"Things will turn out alright…for the both of us." Samos patted Jak's uncle on the shoulder, "You'll see."
"Yes…perhaps I will."
"Good-Bye, old friend. It was nice knowing you…while it lasted." Samos and I shook hands.
"Same here. Be safe and watch over Jak."
"You'll do good things for this world."

As I watched the machine hum, Jak gave a wink to me, indicating that he would be alright and that he'd return safely. I wish I could believe that. Everything seemed to work, except the whirls and sounds started to turn faulty. Was the machine busted? I found my answer when the entire area surrounding us turned violet in color with misty effects. Jak, Kiera, Daxter, and Samos all cried in in their own shock and confusion as I watched from afar. It was only seconds after the misty effects took place when I heard a loud growl…a giant monster has bestowed onto us. Little flying hellious beings flew past the gate. The creatures were threatening Jak and the Rift Rider started to move, unfortunately, towards him.

"NO!" I could not stop it…when Jak and the others and the monster collided, everything was white. I notice I had my eyes closed, so I slowly opened them and saw…nothing. When I mean nothing, I meant no Jak, no Kiera, no Daxter, no Samos, no gate thingy, not even the rail that helped the Rift Rider move. No Giant monsters…it was like this entire scene was erased from existence. I had no idea what could have happen, how it could have happen, but most importantly, why. I was shaking as I just stood there, pondering all this in. All the while, I kept thinking: Was Jak okay? Unfortunately, the situation got worse when I had to deliver the news to the others. I didn't know what to tell them: the truth or a blatant lie? It became obviously clear that I had to go for the former when those little creatures were seen once again, sent by that giant monsters.

They were small, almost bird like creatures and attacked the village. It amazes me what a time loop can do to one person. My life has changed for the better since Jak came into my life, but upon his leave, I found out there was a lot more I had to do then I thought. All the things Samos told me made sense now. This was the beginning. This was the first sign of Sandover's downfall, but it started the hope of…Haven Kingdom…

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Haven Palace
Month 3: Marcina, Day 16 (Spring Time)
Year: 299 TOMH (Time of the Metal Heads)

"He's the WHAT?"
"He's Christof."
"WHAT? WHEN? WHERE? HOW? WHY?"
"Torn, stop that."
"Ashelin, how…but…the kid is 8 years old..he's…he's…"
"18." Jak spoke from a distance. He and his friends watched from a short distance as Ashelin revealed to Torn who Jak is. In fact, during this point, everyone Jak knew was here: Vin, Tess, Brutter, Kiera, Samos, everyone. A meeting was held and they should know everything. The only problem was that Sig was still missing. That wasn't their main concern at the moment. They sat or stood in the main family room. Kiera had an uneasy feel however with Brutter nearby. Her utter dislike/fear for them after the death of her biological parents still ran true, but she tried to keep as calm as possible.
"Damn…" Torn sat down on a random chair and tried to sink all this into his head, "…Holy shit." Torn eyed Jak who weakly smiled.
"Yea…I know." Kiera agree with Torn, then came close to Jak and put her face down, "Daddy…did you knew all this?" Samos slowly nodded.
"Jak…" Kiera tried to speak, "…I…"
"Kiera, prince or just plain pauper, I'm still the same Jak…or Christof…whichever suits you." Jak winked.
"Jak, does that mean you're staying here and not coming home with us?" Kiera softly asked. Brutter came closer to Jak as well. Kiera made a small yelp and backed off a bit. Brutter eyed her with concern. She only gave off a quick nervous smile. Jak sighed and came close to Kiera when she showed no signs of coming near Brutter.
"I don't know yet, Kiera…I need to think." He shook his head, "That's one of the problem in my head, but now's not the time to think of such things."
"Well, until we do figure that part out, I'll be with you 100 percent." Kiera eyed Jak as she gently placed her hand on Jak's shoulder and another holding Jak's hand (squeezing it rather tight with Brutter nearby). Jak smiled back, glad for the support. The Older Samos then appeared and bowed down to Jak a bit.
"I am terribly sorry…it was mainly my motivations that have caused you to be separated from Sandover and your uncle as well as the others in the village you loved so much."
"It's okay, Samos, I'm…fine." Jak sighed, not feeling fine really. Older Samos didn't really felt that vibe either.
"Geez, this goes against all the theories I had on time and space and the 4th dimension!" Vin gasped, "I need to rethink some stuff on this." He quickly whip out a small palm pilot and started to mumble as he busied himself with it.
"Long time since I've been in palace!" Brutter smiled his wide mouth, "It changed much. Much more drab then before."
"Uncle Praxis never had a good sense of style." Jak weakly smiled.
"Oooh, is my dream to be Krimzon Guard and walk in palace, protecting royal family!" Brutter passionately spoke, spreading his arms (and making Kiera yelp and move back), and then he eyed Jak, "Now you is revealed as royal family, Brutter, Krimzon Guard or not, is protect you! Forever!"
"Ummm…thanks, Brutter." Jak cleared his throat. Brutter saluted.
"Do you realize how guilty you're making me feel considering I've insulted you numerous times?" Torn mumbled.
"Honestly, why should you…you didn't know." Jak shook his head, "Neither did I." Torn groaned.
"Look, I'd love to talk more on this, but we got a lot of stuff to do." Jak spoke, "We need to find an item called the Time Map. We also need to get the Precursor Stone back, destroy the Metal Heads, strip Baron Praxis of his crown, and most importantly…we have to rescue the kid."
"The rest we know how to get, it's the Time Map that'll be a problem." Daxter pointed out, "We have no clue where the stupid thing even is!"
"Well, this palace is swarming with ancient artifacts, maybe if we split up, we'll find something." Ashelin sighed. Everyone nodded, then Kiera took out the old artifact containing the drawing of the Time Map and a searched around the palace was issued. She seems glad to get out.
"Is your friend always jumpy?" Brutter asked Jak as they all separated to look.
"No…it's not that…it's just…she just…has a teeny problem with…Lurkers." Jak said, reluctantly.
"Oh."
"Oh-no, not like that. She doesn't support slavery of Lurkers, it's just…she just had a bad experience with them." Jak answered, "It's something she doesn't talk of often and I recommend you don't ask. In time, it'll be revealed."
"Oh." Brutter replied, disappointed, "I is not bad though."
"I know, I know, but it'll take time for her to deal with this. That is not the issue right now."
"Okay." Then he left.

Jak and Daxter searched around until they made themselves in what could be consider the umpteenth artifact room. The palace was literally a walking museum, just in a cozier, home-like atmosphere. There, Tess was inside. When she spotted the two, Tess called for them.
"Hey guys, I think I found it!" Tess waved, and then she pointed to the gold/orange color oval object placed inside a glass case.
"The Time Map!" Daxter gasped, "Way to go, sweet cakes!" That triggered Tess' usual giggles. Jak made a small "hmm" sign.
"This won't trigger an alarm, will it?" Jak asked as he slowly removed the glass case, "…Nope, looks like Ashelin manage to cut off the alarm for now." He took the Time Map.
"As easy as destroying a horde of Metal Heads." Jak grinned as he eyed the Time Map in his hands.
"You know, sugar plum, if any REAL Metal Heads came into town, I'd bonk 'em just like that!" Daxter grinned towards Tess, "They'd be all 'Don't hurt me please!' and I'd be all 'Too late, Metal Monkies!' 'You die screaming!' Hee, hee. Know what I'm saying? I bet even Sig's peacemaker couldn't outdo me!"
"Where is Sig anyways?" Jak asked, "He's been missing for a long time."
"Sig? I think Krew sent him on one last mission. Something about using Mar's Ruby Key to open a secret door in the Underport?" Tess pondered.
"Of course! Come on Dax, we need to get to the Underport right now!" Jak ordered. Tess took the Time Map from Jak's hands.
"I'll take the Time Map to Keira!" Tess spoke, and then she started to walk away.
"Well, let's get going."

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"I don't see why we need to get Sig anyways." Daxter asked as Jak walked over to the Port.
"We could use him against our fight with the Metal Heads." Jak suggested, "We need everyone now. Things have become too desperate." Daxter sighed as he nodded in agreement. Ani tagged as well, following behind Jak.
"We need to take him back to the palace where everyone else is." Jak commanded, "We need to get this over with, quick." Once Jak was inside the Underport (an area off-limits to normal precursians) by sneaking in (KG being everywhere), the elevator took him way down below the ocean level. In there, the temperature decreased enough for Jak to feel cold, but not enough for him to violently shake in cold.

Underport
Month 3: Marcina, Day 16 (Spring Time)
Year: 299 TOMH (Time of the Metal Heads)

"Now what?" Daxter asked.
"We have to find someway to reach Sig." Jak ordered. He eyed a giant doorway which could be opened by a red button nearby. Near the door were several giant armored suits of some sort. Jak eyed some large glass windows and the first thing he was…well, water. Lots and LOTS of water. They were literally under the city. The entire place looked very ancient however. The adding of the armors suits and the elevator seemed more advance, making it seem that there was an ancient culture built under the city or the folks at Haven have reached this part of the ancient world. Daxter was a bit more ignorant and his first reaction was seeing the red button, mainly him pushing it. The alarm started to ring to warn them the door was opening. Jak gasped and saw water was coming out in a rapid pace.
"Oops." Daxter mumbled. Taking Ani in one hand and Daxter in another, Jak quickly thought of what he had to do. He eyed the suits, gasped, then quickly leaped inside. Once in, Jak quickly scrambled for a way to activate the thing.
"Push that button, no that! JAK! Push that one! The red one! The red one!" Daxter cried, running around Jak.
"Shut up, Daxter!" Jak cried, "I'm trying to remember…"
"Remember?" Daxter asked. Jak gasped with a face that looked as though he discovered something. He pushed a light blue button and the open area on the suit now closed on them. The water completely consumed the suit they were in, but they were safe, protected.
"Whew…"
"That was close." Daxter sighed, "…Sorry about that."
"I remembered." Jak said, taking a deep breath of relief.
"Oh?" Daxter retaliated.
"Yea, fathershowed it to me one time…this suit…the Titan Suit." Jak breathed a sigh of relief, "We can use this to move on, but we need to find some dry air soon, this suit's oxygen wasn't built to last forever." So, taking control, Jak started to maneuver the suit. It was insanely difficult; the giant machine was huge and clumsy though. Not to mention Jak had no formal trainings driving this thing, it was strictly made for Krimzon Guards. As they traveled deeper inside, they viewed more of the ancient city, dark and ruined. Only a single light from the Titan Suit paved way for a way in.
"So…since you can remember everything now, do you know a thing or two about this ol' place?" Daxter asked.
"Well…from what fathertold me, this ancient place was supposedly the old layers of Haven City from 300
years ago." Jak started, "That said as the years rolled by, the Metal Heads manage to devastate this place far enough that it no longer was livable. Sandover might have had some bits here as well."
"That sucks." Daxter mumbled.
"Because of our advance technology, we built the city on top of this one, one that was stronger and could better withstanding Metal Head attacks." Jak continued, "This was preserved and left alone for many years, only recently has my family gave permission for archeologists to wander and explore to find ancient artifacts and uncover new discoveries. This could also be an ancient Precursor city. One of those two."
"Is that a reason why Titan Suits were made?" Daxter asked.
"Kind of. Scuba diving wasn't working out since the oxygen couldn't hold long and with Metal Heads nearby, they could be attacked easily. They mainly use small subs with water proof cameras or small robots to grab artifacts and whatnot. Recently, Metal Heads try to get through the inside of the city through this place, so that's why the Titan Suits are made. The KG operates them and they keep a daily check on the Underport."
"Why don't they just shut this whole place up?" Daxter asked.
"That would upset archaeologists who explore this place for new artifacts." Jak answered, "Not to mention this place is still part of our history, we shouldn't merely try to forget it." Daxter slowly nodded with Ani following behind in agreement.
"The Ruby Key is said to open up the doors of this ancient part of Haven." Jak continued further, "I'm not so sure why Krew would want Sig to open up doors for him though."
"Duh!" Daxter cried, "This place is swarming with treasures and I'm sure if Krew was alive, he'd love to get his fat, greasy hands on them, not to mention Metal Heads."
"True." Jak nodded.
The titan suit continued up as it weaved its way around the ancient city. Jak carefully removed the doors as he made through. What seemed like endless water finally came to an end when Jak saw light from above. With new hope, Jak moved the machine up some large, sturdy steps, and made his way up. They were right, everything was solid land. No water, meaning air would be provided. Jak and the others quickly got off the Titan Suit the moment they were on solid land. Daxter leaped around and kissed the ground.

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"Ahh, dry land." Daxter sighed. Jak noticed another Titan Suit was there. More then likely, Sig took one to get here.
"The torches are lit." Ani softly spoke to Daxter. She barked to let this info be known to Jak. Jak, too eyed it.
"Did Sig light ALL these torches?" Jak gasped, "I guess we should find out."
"I knew you'd say that." Daxter sighed. The foursome traveled some distance. The pathway was a straight line filled with glass windows on each side of the wall. It was quite a sight as fish swam by with relative ease. It was almost like an aquarium. As they continued the far off path, the heroes heard distant gun shouts and LOTS of cursing. Concerned, they ran towards the hallway and suddenly stopped when they saw a familiar face shooting.
"SIG! Hey there, tough guy. " Jak waved, but immediately ducked when Sig shot in his direction. Sig continued shooting from whence he was, a giant block protecting him as shield.
"Get your skinny ass over here and start shooting!" Sig ordered. Jak quickly scrambled to Sig as did the others.
"Man, was I set up! Krew sent me down here to open some old doors with that Ruby Key you found, and when I did, Metal Heads came streaming in from some passage outside the city walls... Just like they were waiting for me! There's one!" He shot one coming from the walls.
"Krew's dead." Jak answered.
"Yeah? Well he's lucky! Because he would not want me to catch him alive!" Sig was obviously pissed. "The Metal Heads must have promised Krew plenty for him to betray the whole city like this." Daxter came in.
"He must've had a done deal with the Metal Heads sometime when he was with Praxis…maybe he influenced him." Jak pondered, "Still, I wouldn't put it past him if he wanted this city's old treasures." Sig listen to all this as he fired.
"Hmph! I swear I'm gonna dance on Krew's grave when all this is done!" Sig mumbled.
"Whatever happened to "you can't trust Krew" that you told me months ago?" Jak teased.
"You hush your mouth!" Sig snapped, which prompted Jak to laugh a bit.
"Come on, let's get out of here!" Jak smiled, taking out his morph gun.
"Alright, with a second man, I think I'll be better off." Sig stood up, "Let's go!"
And so, Jak and Sig used their knowledge of guns and kept the metal Heads at bay as they travel to find some exit out.
"Perhaps the Ruby Key can find some gateway outta here." Sig gestured, "So, why are you here?"
"We were looking for you." Jak spoke, "We need you…we need everyone we can. Things are starting to turn grim. Praxis did have a machine to crack open the Stone, but we destroyed it in the Weapon's Factory, but he still has the kid."
"You still haven't gotten the little tyke back?" Sig sighed.
"Stop joking, Sig, this is serious!" Jak shot a random Metal Head. The range of heroes was moving around in different places, taking numerous paths.
"Did you lit all these torches?" Daxter asked.
"It's been lit since I got here." Sig replied.
"I wonder…if people still live down here then." Jak pondered, "That would be most interesting indeed…what am I saying, I can't think of this now!" Jak's pondering was also halted when he bumped into Sig who automatically stopped running.
"Alright…I think we're lost." Sig gulped, "This could pose a problem."
"Well, what do we do?" Daxter asked, "Jak, do something." Jak sighed and eyed his pendent half. He held it tightly and asked if it could point the way out. Almost immediately, the pendent responded with a glow and it was practically dragging Jak to the exit. Everyone else followed while the still dragged Jak tried to maintain some balance on his two feet.
"Gosh, there's a lot about that kid that scares me." Sig spoke as he ran behind Jak.
"You and me both, Sig." Daxter mumbled. Jak had led the heroes to a long hallway…which, unfortunately most of the floorings has been destroyed, leaving a series of platforms.
"Looks like we're jumping." Sig grinned. Jak slowly nodded, his pendent still glowing. Sig's grin turned into a frown. He heard something. The ceiling crumbled a little.
"This doesn't sound very good." Daxter gulped. Ani tucked her tail between her leg and her ears drooped.
"Something is wrong." Ani whispered to Daxter.
Jak and Sig slowly turned around to face a wall and notice what made the noise…because it came crashing through that very wall. It was some sort of Metal Head centipede, except this one was 10 times the size of Sig and Jak.
"Holy…" Jak muttered. Sig tried to shoot it with his peacemaker, but it hardly even stun the creature. In fact, the creature was downright pissed.
"Shootin' this one is only going to make him mad. RUN!" Sig ordered. Jak and the gang didn't have to be told twice, the heroes split like no tomorrow. The problem was the fact that the centipede Metal Head giant was awfully big and awfully fast.
"Aren't big things supposed to be slow!" Daxter screamed.
"Proves not all sayings are true!" Jak yelled. Because of the lack of floors, the heroes had to jump most of the time which really hinder their speed. The centipede walked over the platforms like it was freshly made floors. Even when climbing onto higher ledges, the centipede managed to catch up. All the while, Jak had to lead the way as his pendent was the only thing keeping them from getting lost or worse, a dead end where the centipede could dine them for lunch.
"We're close, I can feel it!" Jak gasped. Close was right, but fate didn't like to agree with our heroes as a giant gap was blocking them from the exit on the other side.
"Oh, now what?" Daxter screamed as they ran near it.
"We jump!" Jak ordered, then he scooped up Ani (Daxter already being on Jak's shoulder) and gaining more speed, Jak made a daring leap. One mishap and he'd plummet to the dark bottomless pit. Jak felt like he was holding his breath, not to mention as though time has slowed down for him. Before he even knew, Jak's feet firmly hit the ground, but he almost tipped over. Ani quickly left his arm and pulled his shirt, dragging him to safely. Sig was the next to run and jump.
"Sig, come on, you can do it!" Jak shouted.
"Just hold still, you cherries, I'm gonna show you my leap of faith!" Sig's optimism boomed.
"Leap of faith…" Daxter eyed Sig in a weird manner, "Can you BE anymore corny?" Sig screamed as he
leaped from the tip of the edge, feeling the same as Jak in that time seem to have slowed down for him. He didn't land firmly on the other side, but instead, he was starting to fall.
"AHHH!" Sig screamed.
"SIG!" Jak screamed. Before anyone could say anything or react, Sig was now holding onto Jak for dear life. The giant centipede, ambitious to get Jak and the others tried to jump as well, but its huge size caused it to fall. Well, one problem was solved.
"UGH! SIG, hold on! Jak groaned. The man was heavy, but he refused to let go, no matter how much he felt as though his arms would rip off from the rest of his body.
"Jak, just let me go, you'll fall, too!" Sig cried. Jak was slowly slipping, but the young boy refused to let go. He was sweating even more intensely then he did while running.
"NO! NO BODY…DIES…NOT…ANYMORE!" Jak screamed, "NOBODY…GETS…HURT…NOT LIKE…NOT LIKE EROL! NOT LIKE MY PARENTS!" And with renewed strength, Jak hoisted Sig up. Both men took this time to catch their breath. Sig eyed Jak who was lying on the cold floor, gasping for air.
"You are the CRAZIEST kid I have ever met!" Sig cried out, then he smiled, "And that's why I like you…Thanks…for saving me. I owe you."
"Just join us in our fight." Jak gasped.
"You betcha! HA! HA! Now you boys are real Wastelanders!" Sig stood up, filled with energy once more, "I say it's time we take this fight to the Metal Head leader himself! What a trophy he'd make! We find a way to juice up Mar's ol' gun, and then boom baby, we storm the nest, guns blazing! Hell! We'll take 'em all on, together! You and me! Side by side!" Jak weakly smiled as he, too stood up.
"What IS this about Mar's gun?" Daxter cried out, "Krew mentioned it, now Sig!"
"We'll discuss all this once we head back to the palace." Jak ordered, "Right now, there's a lift that will get us out of here."
So, the heroes took a ride up, used the Ruby Key to open the door blocking their way, traveled a bit more, then realized they were back where they began, the two Titan Suits waiting for them. In time, the heroes returned to the palace where Jak explained everything…

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Haven Palace
Month 3: Marcina, Day 16 (Spring Time)
Year: 299 TOMH (Time of the Metal Heads)

"Mar's gun is a giant…well, gun, that was placed in a specific location to blast open the Metal Head's nest…he just never had the chance to use it." Jak spoke, "The Precursor Stone powers it up."
"I'm surprised a weapon THAT old hasn't been dismantled by the Metal Heads yet." Daxter sighed.
"It's a BIG weapon, Daxter." Jak spoke, "I've only seen it once in my life."
"I'm still trying to get the whole, "You're a prince" thing in my head." Sig gasped when he was told who Jak truly was.
"That's everyone's reaction today." Ashelin sighed.
"Well, I'll help fight the Metal Heads and whatever you want me to do." Sig grinned, "I need me some action!"
"Alright, we'll deal with all of this tomorrow, right now; I believe rest is in order." Alexandros spoke, "Even the mightiest of heroes need their sleep." Everyone agreed. It was even more comforting that they would sleep in a luxurious bed.
"I hope Kiera will be alright though." Jak sighed, "It was a bit risky for her to return to her shop…the KG would know her since she interacted with me."
"That Kiera girl and I had a talk before the race; she looks like she can handle herself." Ashelin placed a hand on his shoulder, "Give her some credit." Jak eyed Ashelin and sighed.
Everything felt so comfortable and nice, but the ease turned sour when hordes of screams and loud noises were being made. Because they were all in the throne room, the heroes and the Queen immediately went to observe what the hell is happening.
"What th-?" Ashelin gasped.
"Oh, buildings are falling and I see many swarms!" Brutter gasped, "I is not making it out from up here!"
"Are those…Metal Heads!" Torn cried. Jak quickly ran off the throne room.
"Christof!" Alexandros gasped. Jak ran to the immediate top, the roof of the palace which stood out on it's own with its own gardens and pool and fountains, not to mention hordes of statues. Jak ran to the very edge of the roof where he got a better view. Yes…it was true, they were Metal Heads. All of them, attacking the entire city. Fires from buildings frequent as well as smoke. The sounds of people screaming were heard. Guns and other form of weaponry fired. Jak eyed this gruesome scene…it was three years ago all over again. Jak's COMP suddenly leaped out of his pocket with a message. It was Vin.
"The shield wall is down! I repeat, the shield wall is down! Sabotaged! Kor did it! Ruby Key! He told Krew to open it! He must've sent someone to open it! I knew that Metal Heads would be the end of me... oh no! Metal Heads at the door! Jak! Aaaarrgh!"
"VIN?" Jak gasped. The message was cut off, "VIN!" Jak screamed, his face completely pale. He eyed the scene unfolding in Haven City again. This was it…Haven City…no…Haven Kingdom was falling…
To Be Continued…

AUTHOR'S NOTE: (12/15/05) To those reading my revised version, I changed some parts of chapters 21 to 26 (including this one) to include Puar is with the kid and NOT Jak. I think it makes for some character development.