His expression was blank and his eyes were colourless with no shine, as though he was being hypnotised. His face was grey but had dark purple streaks across it. She watched, almost in a trance as the guard extended a hand on her shoulder, close to her neck. Her senses returned as she realised what was happening. Keira gave a sheepish grin and felt the grip on her shoulder tighten.
She watched her surroundings go completely black and her vision went in a spiral. She felt her body go weak and limp. Everything went black as she went unconscious.
The guard stood up, flung Keira over his shoulder and carried her inside the castle.
A: N Hiya everybody! This is a long one people, but it is long and probably better than the other chapters I have written. (I thought up the rest of the story while watching Star Wars the other night. Don't worry the chapter has nothing to do with it! It was just another random thought). Anyway, I have talked for too much now and I bet you are dying to know the next part of the story.
I would like to thank Flaming red dragon for reviewing! (Is that all? UU)
Enjoy!
Chapter 10: Purple Eco and a Confession
It was sunrise. The birds were singing and a warm breeze gently stroked the young ottsel's fur. "Aaaah" he sighed peacefully, stretching out and dragging his sharp ottsel claws along the wooden floorboards. Daxter yawned and sat up. He could see Jak, fully healed, thanks to the wonders of Green Eco. The boy was lying half in, half out of his bed with his head on the floor. Daxter could hear his gentle breathing and smiled. At least his friend was not up all night, groaning because of pain anymore. No, Jak was just fine and ready to start searching for Keira again. This time, Jak knew where he was going.
Daxter glanced outside. He could see Samos still talking to the grass and trees as he had been all night. The ottsel pulled a face and shuddered. He could tell Samos was worried about his daughter, Keira, and who wouldn't be? Something else was bothering Daxter. People who have had hardly any sleep for ages are usually grumpy. Big deal. But when that person is someone like Samos, you'd better watch it!
"DAXTER!" Samos bellowed. Daxter frowned and slowly made his way outside. " I see you are awake quite early this fine morning, Daxter, which means you'll be making breakfast. See you later. Oh! And don't forget to wake Jak up". "Yes Sir!" Daxter teased.
Jak was still sleeping how Daxter had left him but was now faintly snoring. "Don't forget to wake Jak up, Daxter. Don't forget to wake up precious little Jakkie, Daxter. Daxter do this, Daxter do that" the ottsel muttered as he walked slowly towards Jak. He picked up the broom next to the wall and prodded Jak in the stomach, which made Jak roll completely off the bed and onto the floor. A loud "thump" was heard. Daxter continued walking to the kitchen but paused when he heard Jak, still snoring. "Oh Brother" he sighed as he grabbed the broom and gave Jak a hard thump on the head. Jak sat up and frowned at Daxter. "Had to do it! Samos's orders!" Daxter said with a rather proud look on his face. He marched out of the room smiling but stopped when Jak burst into a fit of laughter. "Well, I glad to see someone's happy this morning. So, tell me, what's so funny?" Daxter said shooting a demanding look at Jak's face. Jak pointed at Daxter, before giggling again. "Yeah, yeah, yeah" Daxter said walking off. He turned to the mirror in the kitchen to check if what Jak had been laughing at was on his face. Sure enough it was. Daxter didn't know if it was even possible for and ottsel to get zits but there was one exceedingly large one on the left of his forehead. The ottsel stopped with a look of horror on his face and screamed. "Aaaaaaaaah! Jak, why didn't you tell me!" Jak just folded his arms and gave a look as to say "duh". Daxter sighed and made a start on the cooking, mumbling as he did so. "Guess who's helping me cook this morning? Yes, that's you Jak!" Daxter turned around to see leaves, which Daxter didn't sweep up, twirling about on the floor and seconds later, there followed a small "splash" noise. Jak had obviously ran out the door and jumped in the sea at Daxter's request for helping him. "Fine, if that's how you want it to be" Daxter said as he turned to face the table. He grinned evilly to himself. "Ha ha ha ha!"
When breakfast was ready, Samos (grumpy as usual) and Jak (soaking wet and bringing in half a dozen starfish) sat down at the table. Daxter had a very smug look on his face, which made everyone feel uncomfortable. Daxter fetched the breakfast from the worktop and dumped it in front of them. Daxter, as a protest of being ordered around, had burnt the toast so it was a small heap of soot! Samos turned red (if that's possible for a green person) and turned Daxter into a fern! Jak paid no attention and ate his breakfast with no fuss.
After five minutes, Samos turned Daxter back into his usual form (ottsel form, that is). Jak immediately started giggling at Daxter's zit again. "What? Have you never seen one before, or something?" Daxter remarked. Jak just leaned back in is chair continuing his laughter. "Ha ha ha!" Daxter said, mocking Jak. "That boy has a zit on his head! Ha ha ah! I'm so stupid, I haven't even noticed that swimming in the sea has given me a starfish on my nose! Ha aha ha, ha!" Daxter stopped, waiting for Jak's reaction. Jak removed the starfish from his nose. He looked at it but burst into hysterics. "Someone's hyper this morning" Daxter muttered. Samos glared at the ottsel. "What? He is though!" Daxter said trying to look innocent. Samos sighed and hit Jak on th head with his stick. Jak squeaked and sat up.
"Now is the time to be serious, boys! Samos said. "My daughter is somewhere out there and you clowns better start looking! I'll be up at the lookout tower while you two continue your search! GET TO IT!"
And with that, Jak and Daxter set of outside. "Oh! And Jak, don't go back in the jungle. I managed to save you from the snake bite but next time it will be fatal!" Samos shouted at Jak. Jak nodded seriously and caught up with Daxter. Next came the hard task of telling Daxter where Keira was kidnapped. Being a mute this was going to be extremely frustrating...
Jak stopped which made Daxter turn around. The boy beckoned and Daxter came to him. Jak crouched to get the ottsel's attention fully and pointed to himself. "I.." Daxter acknowledged. Jak pointed to his head. "Oh! I am stupid! Ah, don't worry Jak I already knew that!" Daxter joked. Jak sighed and flashed his fingers above his head. "A light bulb...an idea! You have an idea!" Jak nodded. He waved towards Geyser Rock and Daxter followed him. The two of them took the teleporter to the small island, landing uncomfortably on the other side. Jak stood up and walked to the place he saw in his dream, near the top of the hill. He found the footprints exactly where they had been in the dream and pointed at them. Daxter rushed over and studied them. Jak made a "K" sign with his hands. "You think these are Keira's?" Daxter asked. Jak nodded. Daxter leaned over and sniffed the footprints. "Buddy, I think you may be onto something" Daxter said getting excited, awaiting Jka's next gesture. Jak pointed to some other footprints next to Keira's. There were two more unique footprints, both different from Keira's. "Who d'ya think these belong to?" Daxter asked. Jak shrugged. Daxter sniffed the footprints again with his very accurate ottsel sense of smell. "The scent is familiar but I can't work out where from" Daxter said. Jak stared at him with a desperate look on his face. Daxter stood up. "Let's go and tell Samos! Oh! But one thing" Daxter said looking suspicious. Jak looked confused and ran towards the sand. He wrote the word "dream" in it. Daxter immediately understood. "So that's why you shouted "Keira" at the top of your voice!" Jak nodded again, this time smiling. "Ok, so now we really have to tell Samos! Not just about the footprints but about your subconscious link with Keira!" Daxter ran back down the hill and jumped through the teleporter. Jak followed.
"Samos! Samos! Samos! We found Keira's footprints! Uh...I mean Jak found Keira's footprints!" Daxter bellowed. "Slow down Daxter!" Samos shouted over Daxter's voice. "Ok, Jak found Keira's footprints in some sand on the top of the hill at Geyser Rock and he also spotted two other pairs of footprints. Oh! And their scent was familiar in a bad way! What was weird was that how Jak knew where to go. I mean, he told me to go there and said that his dream told him" Daxter explained. "So Daxter" Samos said, "Your telling me that Jak has somehow got a link with Keira, but only in his subconscious, yes?" "Right!" Daxter exclaimed. Jak looked even more confused. "I have something you should try, Jak" Samos said turning to a cabinet on the wall. He pulled out a jar, which was glowing a pale purple. "This, ahem, is a new substance us sages have discovered recently" Said Samos. "It is called "Purple Eco" and when inhaled can send you to your subconscious. Only, there is one difference, When you are asleep, you have complete control over what you see or do. It is also your responsibility to wake up afterwards. The exit to the dream will appear as a black key. Find it and you shall wake up. If not you shall remain asleep until you do. Am I clear?" Jak nodded, looking slightly worried. "The method of using this is quite risky. Inhale too much and you will suffer! All you have to do is breath normally and gently breathe in the substance" Samos warned. Jak started to shake nervously. "Jak, you have a natural talent for using Eco, so if you put you mind to it, the operation will be a success. Ok?" Jak nodded, still shaking. "Here's what you have to do" Samos began, "once asleep you, using your special link, as discovered today, have to somehow contact Keira. I want you to tell her everything is fine and that we are well. You have to tell her that you are coming to rescue her in due time. Tell her to wait patiently and not do anything that will put her at risk. Tell her to sit tight and hold on because "Daddy's" a coming!" Samos was now staring up at the sky as if he was living his life long dream. This came as a surprise to Jak and Daxter for they had never seen this side of Samos's personality before. Daxter stared at Jak as if to say, "this guy has gone nuts!" Jak laughed.
Samos put on a serious face and walked towards Jak with the jar of Purple Eco. Jak backed away nervously but Samos grabbed him by the arm. "Daxter, Leave the room! We wouldn't want the effects to happen on you, would we?" Samos ordered. Daxter shrieked like a little girl and hid outside the front door. "I, as a sage, am not affected" Samos said proudly. He held the jar in front of Jak's face. "Now remember, Jak, breath normally and look out for the black key" Samos repeated. He opened the jar and held it in front of himself as far as possible. The Eco seeped out of the jar like smoke. Jak inhaled it slowly and slowly collapsed onto the floor. With haste, Samos sealed the jar and shoved it back in the cabinet. He dusted his hands off and called Daxter back in. Daxter came in through the front door and sat by his friend who was breathing and had a very relaxed expression on his face. Daxter sighed in relief as Samos lifted the slim, young boy with ease and lifted him into a bed.
The place was dark and empty. Jak had suddenly appeared in another dimension. He coughed but there was no echo to be heard, nor was there a breeze to be felt. He floated about for a bit looking round, wondering what he could do. He could fly but could he speak? He opened his mouth and a small sound came out. He leaped into the air, for he had never felt a deliberate sound leave his mouth before. Jak messed around for a little longer, admiring his voice and finally set out to do what he was supposed to be doing.
He flew around for a long while, looking for anything that stood out apart from the vortexes that appeared quite commonly. Finally, something caught his attention. There was a pale green door marked with the word "Keira" on it. Naturally, being his inquisitive self, Jak opened the door to find himself in the beautiful world of Keira's mind.
It was a vast open landscape with forests, beaches fields, exotic birds and fruit. Basically it was a paradise. A place she visited in her dreams. Jak also noticed a worn away sign in a dark corner by a dead tree. The sign read: NIGHTMARE PASSAGE. Jak backed away promptly and began to look for Keira.
Jak wandered about, breathing in the fresh air and rolling in the lush grass. He stopped when he caught something at the corner of his eye. It was a very familiar figure sitting behind a waterfall. Jak walked closer soon to find that this person was Keira.
She appeared more beautiful than ever in this place, wearing a long, pale blue dress, her teal green hair glistening with the reflections from the water. Jak was mesmerised by this image and walked ever closer to this beautiful figure. She spotted him and flicked her hair behind her ear. She smiled sweetly and shyly turned her head. Jak walked up to her and sat down next to her. He smiled back. "Hello" she said gently and moved closer to him. "Hi" said Jak, nervously, as he had never spoken to a girl of anyone before. His voice appeared soft and sweet compared to other boys of his age. It was also quite high pitched for his age. Keira blushed and rested against his side. Her emerald eyes stared up at his. Jak smiled warmly. Keira closed her eyes and sighed. "I have never seen you here before" she remarked curiously, "How did you get here?" She stared into his tanned face longing for an answer. "I...um, well...it's a long story" the blonde replied, "I am actually here to tell you something, you know, or you should know, that you have been captured by someone or something", he explained. "I am here to pass on a message from your father, Samos." Keira jumped excitedly, "what did he say?" she asked. "He said not to worry and stay put. He doesn't want you to do anything that would put you in danger. You see, this isn't the real world; this is your mind, ok? I will be coming, as soon as possible, to rescue you. Your Dad says not to worry." Jak blushed a little. "You're coming to rescue me in the real world?" Keira asked, looking confused. "That's right," Jak said back. "My hero!" said Keira. She pushed Jak further back into the grass. He laughed and got up, running out into the fields. Keira followed playfully.
"That place, Nightmare Passage. Have you ever been there?" the blonde asked. "I only go there after having a disturbing day. I'll bet you have a place in your mind where nightmares dwell also" replied Keira. Jak sighed. Keira jumped on him, knocking him over into the grass. The two of them rolled around for ages. The grass gently brushed their skin and clothes. Both teens were now damp all over because of the refreshing dew that covered the velvet soil, the dew looking like small gems. Jak had never seen this side of her personality. She was more playful than ever. Keira rolled over Jak and pinned him to the grass, giggling. She lowered herself and rubbed noses with him. Jak laughed but stopped when Keira, unexpectedly, pressed her lips against his. The two of them stayed there for a while enjoying this new emotional sensation but had to break apart so they could breathe. Jak and Keira lay there, panting. She rolled over beside him. The blonde sat up and breathed deeply. Keira ran her fingers through his soft, clean hair and sighed. Jak embraced her. "I love you" Keira said dreamily. Jak turned bright pink, but managed to reply, "Me too" he said softly. "I hate to break up, but I have to return to reality and save you." Jak watched as a small tear left her eyelid. "Goodbye" she said sadly. Jak hugged her and walked slowly to the door in which he had entered. "Bye" he said as he closed the door behind him.
He was back in the dimension that he visited earlier, but this time, he had to search for a black key in this blanket of darkness. He wandered for what felt like an eternity until he saw something in the distance. There it was a black key, covered in small diamonds and crystals. He approached a door marked "exit" a put the key in the keyhole. As if by magic the key fit perfectly and Jak went through this vortex. He felt himself spiralling downwards until he could see an outline of his body. He slipped into it and awoke in a bed, back in Samos's hut.
Jak yawned and listened. There was silence. Stepped out of bed and crept along the floorboards. He peered around the doorframe. The whole living area was trashed. The furniture had been knocked over, broken plates and bowls littered the floor. Jak tried to shout but nothing came out. He deliberately kicked a plate on the floor to see if anything would react...
...nothing.
Not even a whisper. Tears met Jak's eyes as he stared around the room, in its wrecked state. There had obviously been some sort of struggle earlier, while he had been in his sub conscious. Suddenly, he heard this rustle coming from the corner at the far end of the room. "Jak? Is that you?" small voice said. "Daxter?" Jak managed to force out. "Jak!" Daxter shrieked as he jumped out of the flowerpot he had been hiding in. Jak looked around. "Oh, right" Daxter said, looking worried. "Me and Samos were sitting by your bed, waiting for you to wake up when we heard this crash! Samos went in the other room to find out what it was. I followed being my brave self! IT WAS GOL AND MAIA! Samos tried to fight them but it was no use, they were using Dark Eco in ways that we have never seen! I tried to help of course..." Daxter trailed off when he saw Jak with an expression on his face that meant "yeah, of course you did" and the fact that he was pointing to Daxter's little hiding place; the flowerpot in the corner. "Ah, all except for that last part, hey buddy!" Daxter said cowering.
Jak ran outside. It was lashing down with rain and a storm was brewing up. Daxter followed outside. "Uh Jak? You better take a look at this!" Daxter screamed. Jak looked up to see two dark figures heading towards him. It was Gol and Maia! The two of them settled on the ground in front of the boy and the ottsel. "Well hello, Jak!" Gol cackled. "So good to see you again! We have just managed to escape from a little situation, let's say" Maia teased, "I'm sure you remember the day you trapped us in the Silos!" Jak scowled at them. "Ah yes! The Silos!" Gol laughed. "I'll bet you had thought you had got rid of us forever, by trapping us in there. FOOLS! Ever since the lid of the Silos was closed, we have been growing stronger and stronger! Ha ha ha aha ha!" "Oh! We forgot to mention Samos and your dear Keira. Don't worry about your friends, they are perfectly safe!" Maia taunted. "Oh! And as a thank you, we have left you a little surprise!" "Will we like it?" Daxter said sarcastically. "Let's just say" Gol joked, "IT'S TO DIE FOR!" "Uh... Jak?" Daxter said looking behind him, "you're not going to like this!" "Have fun!" Gol and Maia laughed.
Jak turned around and gasped in horror as he saw a giant wave of Dark Eco heading straight for him and the village!
A: N Pleeeeez review this chapter! It took me days to write it! Hope y'all liked it! SEE YA SOON! Keep reviewing and I'll keep writing!
BYE!
She watched her surroundings go completely black and her vision went in a spiral. She felt her body go weak and limp. Everything went black as she went unconscious.
The guard stood up, flung Keira over his shoulder and carried her inside the castle.
A: N Hiya everybody! This is a long one people, but it is long and probably better than the other chapters I have written. (I thought up the rest of the story while watching Star Wars the other night. Don't worry the chapter has nothing to do with it! It was just another random thought). Anyway, I have talked for too much now and I bet you are dying to know the next part of the story.
I would like to thank Flaming red dragon for reviewing! (Is that all? UU)
Enjoy!
Chapter 10: Purple Eco and a Confession
It was sunrise. The birds were singing and a warm breeze gently stroked the young ottsel's fur. "Aaaah" he sighed peacefully, stretching out and dragging his sharp ottsel claws along the wooden floorboards. Daxter yawned and sat up. He could see Jak, fully healed, thanks to the wonders of Green Eco. The boy was lying half in, half out of his bed with his head on the floor. Daxter could hear his gentle breathing and smiled. At least his friend was not up all night, groaning because of pain anymore. No, Jak was just fine and ready to start searching for Keira again. This time, Jak knew where he was going.
Daxter glanced outside. He could see Samos still talking to the grass and trees as he had been all night. The ottsel pulled a face and shuddered. He could tell Samos was worried about his daughter, Keira, and who wouldn't be? Something else was bothering Daxter. People who have had hardly any sleep for ages are usually grumpy. Big deal. But when that person is someone like Samos, you'd better watch it!
"DAXTER!" Samos bellowed. Daxter frowned and slowly made his way outside. " I see you are awake quite early this fine morning, Daxter, which means you'll be making breakfast. See you later. Oh! And don't forget to wake Jak up". "Yes Sir!" Daxter teased.
Jak was still sleeping how Daxter had left him but was now faintly snoring. "Don't forget to wake Jak up, Daxter. Don't forget to wake up precious little Jakkie, Daxter. Daxter do this, Daxter do that" the ottsel muttered as he walked slowly towards Jak. He picked up the broom next to the wall and prodded Jak in the stomach, which made Jak roll completely off the bed and onto the floor. A loud "thump" was heard. Daxter continued walking to the kitchen but paused when he heard Jak, still snoring. "Oh Brother" he sighed as he grabbed the broom and gave Jak a hard thump on the head. Jak sat up and frowned at Daxter. "Had to do it! Samos's orders!" Daxter said with a rather proud look on his face. He marched out of the room smiling but stopped when Jak burst into a fit of laughter. "Well, I glad to see someone's happy this morning. So, tell me, what's so funny?" Daxter said shooting a demanding look at Jak's face. Jak pointed at Daxter, before giggling again. "Yeah, yeah, yeah" Daxter said walking off. He turned to the mirror in the kitchen to check if what Jak had been laughing at was on his face. Sure enough it was. Daxter didn't know if it was even possible for and ottsel to get zits but there was one exceedingly large one on the left of his forehead. The ottsel stopped with a look of horror on his face and screamed. "Aaaaaaaaah! Jak, why didn't you tell me!" Jak just folded his arms and gave a look as to say "duh". Daxter sighed and made a start on the cooking, mumbling as he did so. "Guess who's helping me cook this morning? Yes, that's you Jak!" Daxter turned around to see leaves, which Daxter didn't sweep up, twirling about on the floor and seconds later, there followed a small "splash" noise. Jak had obviously ran out the door and jumped in the sea at Daxter's request for helping him. "Fine, if that's how you want it to be" Daxter said as he turned to face the table. He grinned evilly to himself. "Ha ha ha ha!"
When breakfast was ready, Samos (grumpy as usual) and Jak (soaking wet and bringing in half a dozen starfish) sat down at the table. Daxter had a very smug look on his face, which made everyone feel uncomfortable. Daxter fetched the breakfast from the worktop and dumped it in front of them. Daxter, as a protest of being ordered around, had burnt the toast so it was a small heap of soot! Samos turned red (if that's possible for a green person) and turned Daxter into a fern! Jak paid no attention and ate his breakfast with no fuss.
After five minutes, Samos turned Daxter back into his usual form (ottsel form, that is). Jak immediately started giggling at Daxter's zit again. "What? Have you never seen one before, or something?" Daxter remarked. Jak just leaned back in is chair continuing his laughter. "Ha ha ha!" Daxter said, mocking Jak. "That boy has a zit on his head! Ha ha ah! I'm so stupid, I haven't even noticed that swimming in the sea has given me a starfish on my nose! Ha aha ha, ha!" Daxter stopped, waiting for Jak's reaction. Jak removed the starfish from his nose. He looked at it but burst into hysterics. "Someone's hyper this morning" Daxter muttered. Samos glared at the ottsel. "What? He is though!" Daxter said trying to look innocent. Samos sighed and hit Jak on th head with his stick. Jak squeaked and sat up.
"Now is the time to be serious, boys! Samos said. "My daughter is somewhere out there and you clowns better start looking! I'll be up at the lookout tower while you two continue your search! GET TO IT!"
And with that, Jak and Daxter set of outside. "Oh! And Jak, don't go back in the jungle. I managed to save you from the snake bite but next time it will be fatal!" Samos shouted at Jak. Jak nodded seriously and caught up with Daxter. Next came the hard task of telling Daxter where Keira was kidnapped. Being a mute this was going to be extremely frustrating...
Jak stopped which made Daxter turn around. The boy beckoned and Daxter came to him. Jak crouched to get the ottsel's attention fully and pointed to himself. "I.." Daxter acknowledged. Jak pointed to his head. "Oh! I am stupid! Ah, don't worry Jak I already knew that!" Daxter joked. Jak sighed and flashed his fingers above his head. "A light bulb...an idea! You have an idea!" Jak nodded. He waved towards Geyser Rock and Daxter followed him. The two of them took the teleporter to the small island, landing uncomfortably on the other side. Jak stood up and walked to the place he saw in his dream, near the top of the hill. He found the footprints exactly where they had been in the dream and pointed at them. Daxter rushed over and studied them. Jak made a "K" sign with his hands. "You think these are Keira's?" Daxter asked. Jak nodded. Daxter leaned over and sniffed the footprints. "Buddy, I think you may be onto something" Daxter said getting excited, awaiting Jka's next gesture. Jak pointed to some other footprints next to Keira's. There were two more unique footprints, both different from Keira's. "Who d'ya think these belong to?" Daxter asked. Jak shrugged. Daxter sniffed the footprints again with his very accurate ottsel sense of smell. "The scent is familiar but I can't work out where from" Daxter said. Jak stared at him with a desperate look on his face. Daxter stood up. "Let's go and tell Samos! Oh! But one thing" Daxter said looking suspicious. Jak looked confused and ran towards the sand. He wrote the word "dream" in it. Daxter immediately understood. "So that's why you shouted "Keira" at the top of your voice!" Jak nodded again, this time smiling. "Ok, so now we really have to tell Samos! Not just about the footprints but about your subconscious link with Keira!" Daxter ran back down the hill and jumped through the teleporter. Jak followed.
"Samos! Samos! Samos! We found Keira's footprints! Uh...I mean Jak found Keira's footprints!" Daxter bellowed. "Slow down Daxter!" Samos shouted over Daxter's voice. "Ok, Jak found Keira's footprints in some sand on the top of the hill at Geyser Rock and he also spotted two other pairs of footprints. Oh! And their scent was familiar in a bad way! What was weird was that how Jak knew where to go. I mean, he told me to go there and said that his dream told him" Daxter explained. "So Daxter" Samos said, "Your telling me that Jak has somehow got a link with Keira, but only in his subconscious, yes?" "Right!" Daxter exclaimed. Jak looked even more confused. "I have something you should try, Jak" Samos said turning to a cabinet on the wall. He pulled out a jar, which was glowing a pale purple. "This, ahem, is a new substance us sages have discovered recently" Said Samos. "It is called "Purple Eco" and when inhaled can send you to your subconscious. Only, there is one difference, When you are asleep, you have complete control over what you see or do. It is also your responsibility to wake up afterwards. The exit to the dream will appear as a black key. Find it and you shall wake up. If not you shall remain asleep until you do. Am I clear?" Jak nodded, looking slightly worried. "The method of using this is quite risky. Inhale too much and you will suffer! All you have to do is breath normally and gently breathe in the substance" Samos warned. Jak started to shake nervously. "Jak, you have a natural talent for using Eco, so if you put you mind to it, the operation will be a success. Ok?" Jak nodded, still shaking. "Here's what you have to do" Samos began, "once asleep you, using your special link, as discovered today, have to somehow contact Keira. I want you to tell her everything is fine and that we are well. You have to tell her that you are coming to rescue her in due time. Tell her to wait patiently and not do anything that will put her at risk. Tell her to sit tight and hold on because "Daddy's" a coming!" Samos was now staring up at the sky as if he was living his life long dream. This came as a surprise to Jak and Daxter for they had never seen this side of Samos's personality before. Daxter stared at Jak as if to say, "this guy has gone nuts!" Jak laughed.
Samos put on a serious face and walked towards Jak with the jar of Purple Eco. Jak backed away nervously but Samos grabbed him by the arm. "Daxter, Leave the room! We wouldn't want the effects to happen on you, would we?" Samos ordered. Daxter shrieked like a little girl and hid outside the front door. "I, as a sage, am not affected" Samos said proudly. He held the jar in front of Jak's face. "Now remember, Jak, breath normally and look out for the black key" Samos repeated. He opened the jar and held it in front of himself as far as possible. The Eco seeped out of the jar like smoke. Jak inhaled it slowly and slowly collapsed onto the floor. With haste, Samos sealed the jar and shoved it back in the cabinet. He dusted his hands off and called Daxter back in. Daxter came in through the front door and sat by his friend who was breathing and had a very relaxed expression on his face. Daxter sighed in relief as Samos lifted the slim, young boy with ease and lifted him into a bed.
The place was dark and empty. Jak had suddenly appeared in another dimension. He coughed but there was no echo to be heard, nor was there a breeze to be felt. He floated about for a bit looking round, wondering what he could do. He could fly but could he speak? He opened his mouth and a small sound came out. He leaped into the air, for he had never felt a deliberate sound leave his mouth before. Jak messed around for a little longer, admiring his voice and finally set out to do what he was supposed to be doing.
He flew around for a long while, looking for anything that stood out apart from the vortexes that appeared quite commonly. Finally, something caught his attention. There was a pale green door marked with the word "Keira" on it. Naturally, being his inquisitive self, Jak opened the door to find himself in the beautiful world of Keira's mind.
It was a vast open landscape with forests, beaches fields, exotic birds and fruit. Basically it was a paradise. A place she visited in her dreams. Jak also noticed a worn away sign in a dark corner by a dead tree. The sign read: NIGHTMARE PASSAGE. Jak backed away promptly and began to look for Keira.
Jak wandered about, breathing in the fresh air and rolling in the lush grass. He stopped when he caught something at the corner of his eye. It was a very familiar figure sitting behind a waterfall. Jak walked closer soon to find that this person was Keira.
She appeared more beautiful than ever in this place, wearing a long, pale blue dress, her teal green hair glistening with the reflections from the water. Jak was mesmerised by this image and walked ever closer to this beautiful figure. She spotted him and flicked her hair behind her ear. She smiled sweetly and shyly turned her head. Jak walked up to her and sat down next to her. He smiled back. "Hello" she said gently and moved closer to him. "Hi" said Jak, nervously, as he had never spoken to a girl of anyone before. His voice appeared soft and sweet compared to other boys of his age. It was also quite high pitched for his age. Keira blushed and rested against his side. Her emerald eyes stared up at his. Jak smiled warmly. Keira closed her eyes and sighed. "I have never seen you here before" she remarked curiously, "How did you get here?" She stared into his tanned face longing for an answer. "I...um, well...it's a long story" the blonde replied, "I am actually here to tell you something, you know, or you should know, that you have been captured by someone or something", he explained. "I am here to pass on a message from your father, Samos." Keira jumped excitedly, "what did he say?" she asked. "He said not to worry and stay put. He doesn't want you to do anything that would put you in danger. You see, this isn't the real world; this is your mind, ok? I will be coming, as soon as possible, to rescue you. Your Dad says not to worry." Jak blushed a little. "You're coming to rescue me in the real world?" Keira asked, looking confused. "That's right," Jak said back. "My hero!" said Keira. She pushed Jak further back into the grass. He laughed and got up, running out into the fields. Keira followed playfully.
"That place, Nightmare Passage. Have you ever been there?" the blonde asked. "I only go there after having a disturbing day. I'll bet you have a place in your mind where nightmares dwell also" replied Keira. Jak sighed. Keira jumped on him, knocking him over into the grass. The two of them rolled around for ages. The grass gently brushed their skin and clothes. Both teens were now damp all over because of the refreshing dew that covered the velvet soil, the dew looking like small gems. Jak had never seen this side of her personality. She was more playful than ever. Keira rolled over Jak and pinned him to the grass, giggling. She lowered herself and rubbed noses with him. Jak laughed but stopped when Keira, unexpectedly, pressed her lips against his. The two of them stayed there for a while enjoying this new emotional sensation but had to break apart so they could breathe. Jak and Keira lay there, panting. She rolled over beside him. The blonde sat up and breathed deeply. Keira ran her fingers through his soft, clean hair and sighed. Jak embraced her. "I love you" Keira said dreamily. Jak turned bright pink, but managed to reply, "Me too" he said softly. "I hate to break up, but I have to return to reality and save you." Jak watched as a small tear left her eyelid. "Goodbye" she said sadly. Jak hugged her and walked slowly to the door in which he had entered. "Bye" he said as he closed the door behind him.
He was back in the dimension that he visited earlier, but this time, he had to search for a black key in this blanket of darkness. He wandered for what felt like an eternity until he saw something in the distance. There it was a black key, covered in small diamonds and crystals. He approached a door marked "exit" a put the key in the keyhole. As if by magic the key fit perfectly and Jak went through this vortex. He felt himself spiralling downwards until he could see an outline of his body. He slipped into it and awoke in a bed, back in Samos's hut.
Jak yawned and listened. There was silence. Stepped out of bed and crept along the floorboards. He peered around the doorframe. The whole living area was trashed. The furniture had been knocked over, broken plates and bowls littered the floor. Jak tried to shout but nothing came out. He deliberately kicked a plate on the floor to see if anything would react...
...nothing.
Not even a whisper. Tears met Jak's eyes as he stared around the room, in its wrecked state. There had obviously been some sort of struggle earlier, while he had been in his sub conscious. Suddenly, he heard this rustle coming from the corner at the far end of the room. "Jak? Is that you?" small voice said. "Daxter?" Jak managed to force out. "Jak!" Daxter shrieked as he jumped out of the flowerpot he had been hiding in. Jak looked around. "Oh, right" Daxter said, looking worried. "Me and Samos were sitting by your bed, waiting for you to wake up when we heard this crash! Samos went in the other room to find out what it was. I followed being my brave self! IT WAS GOL AND MAIA! Samos tried to fight them but it was no use, they were using Dark Eco in ways that we have never seen! I tried to help of course..." Daxter trailed off when he saw Jak with an expression on his face that meant "yeah, of course you did" and the fact that he was pointing to Daxter's little hiding place; the flowerpot in the corner. "Ah, all except for that last part, hey buddy!" Daxter said cowering.
Jak ran outside. It was lashing down with rain and a storm was brewing up. Daxter followed outside. "Uh Jak? You better take a look at this!" Daxter screamed. Jak looked up to see two dark figures heading towards him. It was Gol and Maia! The two of them settled on the ground in front of the boy and the ottsel. "Well hello, Jak!" Gol cackled. "So good to see you again! We have just managed to escape from a little situation, let's say" Maia teased, "I'm sure you remember the day you trapped us in the Silos!" Jak scowled at them. "Ah yes! The Silos!" Gol laughed. "I'll bet you had thought you had got rid of us forever, by trapping us in there. FOOLS! Ever since the lid of the Silos was closed, we have been growing stronger and stronger! Ha ha ha aha ha!" "Oh! We forgot to mention Samos and your dear Keira. Don't worry about your friends, they are perfectly safe!" Maia taunted. "Oh! And as a thank you, we have left you a little surprise!" "Will we like it?" Daxter said sarcastically. "Let's just say" Gol joked, "IT'S TO DIE FOR!" "Uh... Jak?" Daxter said looking behind him, "you're not going to like this!" "Have fun!" Gol and Maia laughed.
Jak turned around and gasped in horror as he saw a giant wave of Dark Eco heading straight for him and the village!
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