Crossfire: Chapter 7

By: EcoJak

Author Note: Yay! Weekend! Ahem...sorry. Yeah...I meant to put this up yesterday, but I had no time. (Damn you, homework!) Anyhoo, going over the review from last time...

Lioness of Darkness: Mini Ashlein! HAHAHA! I should use that! And, wow, I'm on your "Favorites" list? I'm so happy! (You're on mine, as well) It also looks like I got you motivated into writing fics again; that's good! (Thinks for a bit) Heh...Chicken Ashlein...heh, heh..(Yeah, I am a nice critic...just trying to make friends here, not enemies!)

URGENT: I just went to on the Jak3 forums; Jak X is coming out this fall! Omg...it looks sooo cool! Here's how to find it:

1. Go to Go into Jak3 section

3. Click on "Discuss this game" and "JakX preview" topic

This is a full review of the game.

Ok...on with the story! Sorry 'bout that!

Disclaimer: I own nothing.

Months passed since the spirit was first locked up. There were no more sightings of Torn attacking, or anything else for that matter. Samos was able to revive Ashlein; but something went wrong, and she wound up as a chicken.

No-one was able to change Jak back, but he didn't seem to care. He liked the extra attention, actually. Tess always wanted to brush his mane, while Keira would try to get him into a collar.

But they still weren't safe...not with Torn's changing problem.

Onin found that Torn had way too much contact with Metal Heads, and it had a serious side effect on him. The Dark Eco secretly merged with him, transforming him into a Metal Head/Precursor hybrid on a full moon, and he would lose all control of his body. The only way to cure him was to find an unbelieveable amount of Green Eco.

But where would they get it?

One day, Jak and Daxter decided to hunt some Metal Heads for a bit of fun. They found a huge oneby the river, eating an animal of some sort.

"I'll bet you 20 skull gems you can't take that one down." Daxter teased.

"You sure? 'Cause you're about to lose a whole lotta gems!" Jak replied, then ran off towards the large creature.

The lion crouched down and slowly stalked the lizard-like creature. Slowly and carefully, he reached his unsuspecting victim, and pounced.

Jak dug his claws into the creature's back and tried to pull it down. The Metal Head jerked forward, sendng the poor cat flying. He landed upside downby Daxter, who looked at his friend with his arms crossed.

"Ready to call off the bet?"

"Pfft...you wish."

Jak got back up on his feet, and charged at the M.H. once again. But this time, it was ready. The Metal Head ducked and the lion hit a near-by tree. Dazed, Jak staggered around for a bit before attacking again.

"Come on, Jak! Stop before you get hurt!"

Jak kept his grip on the M.H. as it thrashed about. "What are you; my mother?"

"Jak, I'm not kidding!"

"Just give me a little more time, Dax! I almost got-"

Just then, the Metal Head jerked back, sending them both into the river. The lizard creature died on contact while the lion was having trouble staying afloat.

"Dax! Help me!" Jak shouted.

"Hold on, Jak!"

The ottsel found a nearby branch and pulled it out so the lion could grab on. Jak dug his claws into the wood, and held on for dear life.

Suddenly, the branch snapped and gave way to Jak's weight.

"DAX!" Jak screamed as he fought against the strong current.

"Jak! Hold on to something!"

The lion turned around and found a large boulder sticking out of the water. He held onto it as long as he could before a huge wave sent him under.

"JAK!"

Daxter ran and searched frantically for his friend. He was no-where to be found. Despite his small size, the ottsel jumped into the water and continued looking for Jak. Since he was half otter, it was easy to swim around. He dove underwater a few times, but still found nothing.

The ottsel found the boulder Jak was just holding onto and climbed on top to get a better view. He saw something far away that made his heart wrench.

A torn-up, red scarf was floating just above the water. Daxter got off the boulder, and grabbed the damp scarf.

But Jak was no-where to be found.

Later that night, Torn tossed and turned in bed. He could feel the Dark Eco sparking and painfully taking over his body once again.

"Leave me alone!"

"Set me free...killl...killlll..."

"NO! NO-AUGGHHH!"

Red eyes broke through the darkness of the room. The mutant rose up and gave a horrible roar of terror before searching fora newvictim.

The monster flew out towards Haven Forest where Jak and Daxter were in wait.

After hours of endless searching, Daxter was about to give up before he found a raised figure resting in the grass. A pair of cracked goggles hung from its head as it just laid there, motionless.

"JAK!" Daxter ran over, frantically.

Daxter shook his friend, hoping that he wouldn't die again. After a couple of tries, the lion stirred a bit, but was still dazed. Jak lifted his head weakly, look one look at the ottsel, thencoughed out water.

The ottsel was getting more anxious by the second. "Jak...? You ok?"

The cat tried so hardto get up, but failed. He had close to no strength left.Daxter noticed quite a bit of blood running down from his head; probably anastywhackfrom the boulder he fell off of. The ottsel leaned closer to his friend to make sure he didn't recieve a concussion.

"C'mon buddy...you gotta get up. Please.." Daxter shook his shoulder, gently.

Jak tried once again, the outcome was the same. He then looked at the ottsel, pleadingly.

"Don't worry, bud. I'll help ya out." The ottsel then went underneath the lion, and pushed him up.

Jak got up slowly as Daxter supported him. The lion's legs were incredibily shaky, and his head drooped to the ground below him. Water dripped from his damp, orange-golden fur and green-blonde mane as he struggled to stay up.

"It's ok, Jak. Take your time."

Jak tiredly smiled down to his partner, then started to make his way towards the two-seater zoomer with Daxter supporting him the whole way.Jak fell a few times, and Daxter helped him up the best he could.The lion settled down in the back seat, while the ottsel drove them both back to the city.

"So, who won...?" Jak asked weakly, before falling into a deep sleep.

Mutant Torn watched the scene from a tall tree in the forest. He then felt a low growl form in his throat.

"You've cheated death one too many times, boy."

The Metal Head/Precursor hybrid flew out of the tree, formed a ball of energy in one hand, then crushed it.

"But next time, I'll make sure you stay dead."

With that, the monster flew towards the direction of the speeding zoomer.