The rodes were now docks of metal that outstretched above the water, and that went from one side of the city to the other. There was one road of metal that bordered the city's edge that went deep below the surface. The ground was went from the current rain, and Maruko and Kida just rode down the main rode that bordered the city.
"Kida! Slow down!" Maruko whispered.
Kida did as ordered, and hopped off her hoverboard, pulled out the gun, and put the hoverboard in his place.
Kida walked slowly and turned a corner and a large army of metalheads ran towards her.
Kida shot as many as she could but soon ran out of bullets. Maruko jumped in and started shooting and he too ran out of bullets. Right when they thought they had no chance, a girl with shoulder- length, red hair and wore the same clothes as Kida, shoot all of the metalheads with one bullet. Without saying a word, she ran out into the night.
"Who was that?" Kida asked.
"Ashelin. She works for the Underground. They're also fighting the metalheads. Ashelin, Tess, Torn, Daxter, Jak, and many others are part of the Underground. Well, we should get going. Headquarters is awaiting. It's a ship that a close friend gave to me. And, this is my favorite part. It can fly like the cars here! Let's get going," Maruko said, then ran off and hopped on his hoverboard, riding it over the water.
Kida followed, and saw the ship parked alongside one of the docks. They climbed up the rope to find severel, mini airplane like cars, sitting on the deck.
The cool, damp air rubbed against Kida's face, and the rain slowed down to a mist. She walked over to one of the airplane - like cars and stared into it.
"What are these things?" Kida asked, fascinated at what she saw.
"We use them to fly into the Wastelands," Maruko replied."You ever been there?"
"Oh. No. I have never left the walls of this territory," Kida replied.
"What a shame. Jak has. He survived. Returned. And he was left for dead. Kinda amazing if you ask me," Maruko said. "Well, it's getting dark. We should get some sleep."
They then went below the deck and found that there was tons of bunks. They each chose one and went to sleep.
The sun was just starting to peak over the horizon, but the sky was still dark and cloudy. It was raining harder than the previous day, and the scene was very depressing.
Maruko walked up to Kida's side.
"Sad, isn't it?" he said. "It's been like this ever since the metalheads invaded. But people manage to stay alive. They mainly burricade themslves in their homes, and only come out when they need food." Maruko sighed. "But we are the ones that must stay strong. Their lives depend on us. I know it is a large burden, but it's worth it," and with that, Maruko walked away.
Kida sighed, but then all of her sadness turned to worry when she heard a scream coming from outside.
Kida ran onto the deck, becoming soaked from the rain, and hopped into one of the vehicles.
"No! Kida, you don't know how to work it!" Maruko shouted.
Kida ignored him and flew towards the sound. She flew downwards at high speed, then pulled upward just in time. She slowed down and was flying slightly above the ground.
She then saw a pack of metalheads chasing after something. Or someone. Kida then raised the car over the metalheads, and sped up just enough to see what they were chasing.
It was a young girl about 14 years old. She had long black hair, blue eyes, and light skin.
Kida zoomed down next to the girl, and lifted up the the hatch that was the door and windshield. Kida grabbed the girl's wrist, pulled her in and sat her in the seat next to her. Kida then flew away. The metalheads stopped chasing and started following the vehicle.
The girl found her breath and said, "Thanks."
"It's all right. What we need to worry about right now is the metalheads chasing us!" Kida said, keepig an eye on the metalheads.
She flew to the ship, landed and ran for Maruko.
"You brought someone? Here? With you? Kida, I can't believe you would even think of doing that!" Maruko exclaimed.
"Maruko, if I didn't she would probably have died! Killed by the ones we are sworn to defeat!"
Maruko looked away. "You're right. I'm sorry," he said. "But we have to be careful of who we let in here."
"I understand that, Maruko, but you have to trust me," Kida replied.
"Alright. I promise," and with that, Maruko left the deck of the ship.
Kida looked at the girl. "He's not normally like that. He's just a little worried, that's all."
"It's OK. My name is Lara," the girl said.
"Nice to meet you. And incase you didn't already notice, my name is Kida," Kida replied. "You look hungry. You should get something to eat. Follow me."
Kida led Lara to the kitchens and made her something to eat.
Lara ate it quickly.
"Thanks," she said, her mouth full.
"No prob," Kida replied.
Kida led Lara to the sleeping quarters where all the bunks were. Even though it was still quite early, Lara chose a bunk and fell asleep. Kida smiled then went back to the deck.