chapter two... okay... I are trying mah best to make this long. Sorry if the last chap was crappy... (yawns) I'm tired... -.-; haven't been having any good nights sleep since summer vacation started... well, hope you like this chapter.
I thought the tank looked a bit scary in the game. But actually seeing it-with all the spikes, guns, etx.-was a little... nerve-racking... As soon as we walked through the large doorway a bit past the tank, it came to life and began shooting at us mercilessy. I gripped Jak's shoulder with one paw, while covering my mouth to keep myself from screaming. Yeah... being chased by a giant tank with a gun, spikes that could run you over and squash you flat... was scary... but, thankfully it didn't take too long to get past the first part.
Jak picked up the security pass from the floor.(was it on the floor? oh, well...) and, when all seemed fine, the tank knocked down the wall. Damn, that thing was desperate to kill us. "Quick!" I yelled over the roar of the machine. "Get behind those ammo things!" Jak ran behind one and the tank shot it down. He ran behind another and the tank shot that one off.
When all of them were destroyed, we ran for teh opening of the wall. Everything seemed to go in slow motion as we jumped out, the expolsion following behind us. I lost my grip on Jak's shoulder and plumeted down to earth. And... then Jak landed right on top of me followed by Daxter. "Jak... get... off... of me..." I winced under his weight. "Oh, sorry," he apoligized, getting off of me. I caught my breath and stood up, cracking my back. "You okay sweet stuff?" Daxter asked me. "Yes, and please call me by my proper name," I said.
Then we walked-well, I limped-back to the Underground hideout.
Torn had been kind enough to give me an icepack for my back, as he told Jak and Daxter what the next mission was:
"One of our "suppliers" needs his shipment brought to him: a bag of eco ore..." Torn said. I didn't pay attention to the rest of what he said;I had spaced out.Daxter's voice reminded me of what was going on: "You comin' sug-Caitlin?" a glare from me reminded Daxter of what I had said before:"Call me by my proper name."
"Yeah, I guess so, " I replied, yawning. "Then let's head out,"came Jak's voice from behind us. I removed the icepack,thanking Torn, and followed Jak and Daxter.
"QUICK! GO TO THE LEFT, THE LEFT!" we had nearly hit a wall, zooming towards our destination. Krimzon Gaurds were right on our tail and we didn't need to be hitting any walls. "Are we almost there!" Daxter asked Jak. "Almost!" he replied. "I can see it just ahead of us!"
Once we had neared the Hip Hog Saloon, Jak quickly slowed down the zoomer and jumped out,with me following close behind.
We walked into the Hip Hog; that's when Daxter said: "Let me handle this Jak. Watch my finesse and style." He jumped down from Jak's shoulder and onto the floor. "Don'y forget to ask about..." Jak started, but was cut off by Daxter.
"Everythin's cool. Nobody panic. Hey, big guy!" he said, walking under Sig. I watched from my spot next to Jak. This was all too familiar to me, it was almost scary. Then Daxter got a surprise; Krew floated down ,hovering just in front of Sig, Jak, Daxter, and me. "You Krew?" Daxter said, "Well, we shook the heat, and your shipment is in primo condition." "That's good, 'ey" Krew said. "Because a cargo of rare eco ore is worth more than ten of your lives," he hovered closer toJak,"mmmmm and of course, "I'd be forced to collect... ah slowly. Heh, heh... the Underground will take anyone with a pulse these days..." Daxter jumped up on Jak's shoulder. I remained in my spot, which was now next to Sig. "And what do we have here?" Krew continued, looking at Daxter. "The Shadow's mascot of the month?" Then he ran his hand over Daxter's head. I felt sorry for the little Ottsel. "Oooo, soft... Sig, this fur would go well with my silk suits, 'ey?" I saw Sig's expression and almost laughed. Then it was Daxter turn to speak again. "Listen, uh. tons of fun, anyone can see that you, uh,and I have the real juice in this burg. We're both players, right? We're both looking for a piece of the action? I think we can do business, right?"
"Look, we did you a favor," Jak said, "Now it's your turn. Why is the Baron giving eco to Metal Heads?"
"Questions liek that could get a person killed, 'ey!" Krew said, zooming in on Jak again. "Sig, pay 'el Capitan' here and his friend a bonus." Sig walked over to Jak and held out the Scatter Gun. Jak took it and looked it over, getting a mischevious look on his face.
"If you want to see what that baby can do," Krew said, "try the Gun Course outside. Show me some skill with that harware and I might hire you for a job or two, 'ey." Of, course, nobody had noticed me. But I was fine with that as long as Krew hadn't touched me like he did to Daxter. Ick. So, we walked outside to the Gun Course.
... and that's all I'm going to do for this chapter... I think I might wait for some reviewers but I don't know yet... hmm... anyway, if you just started reading this story, please review! Tis much appreciated. :)
-ebony
