Jak: The New World

An: Okay well I bought Jak X yesterday and I didn't know that there was a city called Kras City so I am kinda hoping that this story doesn't undermine that story does it make sense?

Chapter 5 - Resistance

She walked up the stairs towards the stadium entrance and sat in her usual front row seat. The life of the desert was never boring, though it lacked some creativity. It was the same routine every day, get up and go to stadium, watch some poor fool die then go and kill some marauders until you're wiped out. Finally go back to a bar and get wasted only to have to do it all again the next day. She sighed hoping some monsters would attack just to add a little spice to the mix. As the tournament drew to a close and the loser died she gave up all hope of any excitement. Just as she was leaving, a voice called out to her, 'Khana!'

She turned back and faced the voice. It was their leader Sig striding towards her and pushing his way through the crowd. He was much taller than most would think and some were even intimidated by him. She wasn't, not even when they faced each other in combat. He respected her for that bravery and she respected him for his strength.

'What?' She asked standing up tall and brushing back some of her bright red hair.

'Come back to the palace, I have a mission for you.' He finished climbing onto a leaper lizard and leaving in a hurry. She sighed and walked towards the palace, her leaper lizard following behind.

Sig sat on the throne as she came up in the elevator. She stepped over the small bar and strode towards him before bowing. 'Highness.' She said standing up again and waiting patiently for him to tell her of the mission.

'I want you to go to Haven City.' He said finally causing her to stand up straight. 'I understand if you don't want to go considering your past with the city, but you might wanna take a look at the transmission before you decline.'

He flicked out a small beacon and a small holographic image appeared with a young man.

'Sig, Renegade here. We're having problems with the KG and the metal heads in Haven City, they are threatening to take over and we're losing our grip. What I'm saying is I need some of your men to help us with a final push to wipe out the KG forces. I'll wait for your reply.' The image died quickly.

Khana was awe struck. 'He looks like Damus!' She exploded. 'Really like him.'

'He should, it's his son.' Sig said standing up and retrieving the beacon.

'But Mar was just a little boy!'

'It's complicated, Khana. It is him though, you can see it in his eyes cant you?

She nodded.

'Shall I tell him that you are coming, and the Death Squad?'

She paused for a moment. 'I owe Damus a lot and he would have sent me wouldn't he?'

'Knowing Damus, yes. This is a choice I'm leaving to you though.' He finished. 'There's more if you want to hear it.'

She stared at him as he threw the small beacon out until it hit the floor again. The image appeared again and he was still there. 'By the way Sig, we have Princess Aerie. I thought you might like to know that Kleiver had kidnapped her, he's plotting something but I don't have the time to figure it out. Any help would be greatly appreciated.'

As the image died Khana's heart soared. 'Aerie is alive!' She nearly exploded. 'Please tell me that this isn't a cruel joke!'

'It's no joke. Renegade has her and she's safe and sound.' Sig answered. 'Is that a yes then?'

Khana nodded. 'Sir! I'll go and prepare for the trip.' She raced off leaving Sig to record his message to Renegade.

He stared at the little beacon and smiled. He flicked it to the floor and Sig appeared as a holographic image.

'Hey there Chilli Peppers, miss me? I'm sending the Death Squad to assist you in your fight! Ever heard of Khana the Destroyer? Well she's the squad leader!'

'Khana? Where have I heard that name before?' Jak mused to himself.

'What I'm saying Chilli Peppers is that she's the best of the best. Even better than me! She's on her way through the tunnels by the time you get this. See ya!' The image flicked away quickly and Daxter yawned.

'Can he talk or what?' The little orange rodent answered yawning again.

Jak smiled to himself briefly before picking up the little beacon. 'Well we're getting help, he said as he walked through the door.'

People smiled and cheered happily. 'The wastelanders are helping! They're coming!' The cheers sounded through the rooms and even Torn smiled at the news.

Samos walked into the room followed by Keira and Princess Aerie. She was dressed in something that only Tess would have worn, though she did look different. Small denim hot pants and a tight tank top was all she wore. Her hair had been washed and she looked clean and glowing again.

'Jak, I want to speak to you if I may.' She asked him quietly enough for only him to hear. He nodded and took her into another room.

'What is it?' He asked sitting on the desk and crossing his arms. Daxter sat on his shoulder and mimicked his actions.

'Yeah what is it?' The ottsel asked.

She turned to the wall and stared at the maps pinned on the wall. 'I want to help your resistance effort.' She answered touching the small map of the palace.

'Princesses don't belong on the battlefield.' Jak answered her. 'You don't have the skills to be a resistance member.'

She turned back to him with tears in her eyes. 'Jak, I am not a great princess. My sister is much better at that part than me, my father taught me how to defend myself. My father's council taught me how to shoot almost any gun and how to hit every target. And my uncle taught me to drive in the wasteland around Silver City, I want to at least help you and your cause.'

'You can't!' Daxter blurted out. 'If you get killed Ashelin would kill us.'

Aerie paused. 'If I die, its only my mother's plans that are thwarted.' She smiled. 'I can't stand feeling helpless Jak. I know that I can help, even if it's only the easiest thing in the world that's my task.'

He took a deep breath. 'You can't go outside, you stand out too much. Every single person knows what you look like; they have posters of you all over the city.'

Aerie picked up the small dagger left on the table. 'Then I'll change my appearance.' With a swift movement silvery white strands of hair drifted to the ground and her shoulder length hair was all that was left. She looked entirely different to the posters. 'I will not take no for an answer.'

Daxter's jaw dropped open. 'She, just…just cut off all her hair!'

Jak smiled. 'You have resolve Princess, I'll give you that. Fine your in, but you have to pass a couple of tests…'

There you go chapter five! I cant continue however

without saying

Thank you to Warui Usagi cause she is just the best reviewer! so T H A N K Y O U

well if you want to read more! You know what to do! That pretty button below is the way to go!