Wow, this is probally going to be the last chapter, but I might continue the story if I have left any unanswered questions that I can integrate into the storyline or crave anymore action, but ya have to let me know if you have anything I can expand on. And if you don't, then this is it and I thank you all for your support...
-Ashelin was pushing the pedal to the metal, but it seemed that no matter how much faster she went, she wasn't moving at all. Cutter kept a firm lead and Ashelin felt as if she ws continously falling behind. In her mind she was screaming her lungs out, the fustration became sweat that drenched her face. Her heart beat faster and faster, this race was becoming a two person show. The rest of the pack was still far behind.
"AHHHH!" Her cry was in pure fustration and anger. At the moment, this race depended on her. And without the racing talents of Jak to come in and win the race, and anyone else even close to help her, she could see her chance for victory slipping further and further away, and as she watched herself fall behind, she felt her life slipping away just like sand falling through an hourglass.
But she couldn't give up, it wasn't over yet. They were 3/4 through the race and not only was her life falling away, but so was the others. Their lives rested in her hands. She was now experiencing the pressure that Jak was constantly under, trying to save others all the time knowing that they were counting on you, it was an unbearable pressure, but from that came a new found respect for what Jak felt and had to put up with.
She smiled to herself, "Time to send Cutter to hell!" Ashelin hit the turbo and sent herself careening through the track and she came closer and closer to him, she braced her thumbs on the trigger button and fired senting a missle for him. It contacted and and exploded on impact. "Yeah! Bite that!" Ashelin cheered. And then the smile faded away as Cutter continued to storm ahead, protected by a shield.
Ashelin could feel the pure adrenaline rushing through her veins. Anger grew to her surface and she held a white knuckled grip on the steering wheel. She hit the turbo and stormed forward combatin Cutter for the top spot...as the finish line closed in.
-Jak silently entered the room. Keira was right there, sleeping on the blandly colored bed. A smile grew upon Jak's face as he watched her sleep. She was so peaceful with a faint smile on her face. Jak knew that they were in a hurry, but Jak felt as if time was stopping for this moment, just this very moment. He didn't care how long this took, but he wanted this moment to last forever.
Jak turned around and locked the door. He silently approached Keira. He sat gently on the bed and layed by her side. He took his arms and wrapped them around her small frame. He pulled her in close, so that she was pressed up against his body. He could feel her gentle, warm breaths against his hand, he beamed at her peacefully sleeping figure.
Her eyes opened slowly, she squinted at the white t-shirt in front of her face. She looked up and was met by the gentle eyes of Jak. The ocean-like color of his eyes captured her attention, but ultimately stole her heart. But there was something different in his beautiful, blue eyes. There wasn't a care in the world in his eyes, it was just her and only her. That was all she saw in his eyes, but a gentle and loving gaze that was focused on her.
Keira cupped Jak's face in her hands and she pulled him in for a kiss. It was the deepest kiss they had ever had with each other. They were pulled into the romance of the moment, and each second of the kiss grew more and more fervent.
"Hey!" Jak and Keira were so startled by the voice that Keira jumped up and Jak fell backwards off the bed. "This is NO time to be getting busy. Espicially at Razor's place and in front of me! Come on, let's get out of here today, please!"
Razor's footsteps and voice could be heard in the hallway. He was closing in on where they were. Jak looked hastily around and Daxter gestured towards the window. Jak crouched down on his haunches. "Climb on my back." He said to Keira. She jumped on and Jak looped his arms around her legs and Keira wrapped her arms around his neck.
Jak slowly climbed out the window and made the five foot jump without much effort. Keira hopped off his back and together ran to the Javalin X. Daxter was trying his best to keep up. "Hey! Can't you guys WAIT! You are running...too...fast." Daxter stopped at Jak's feet, out of breath. "Ok...now...I'm tired. I need...to get more exercise. Riding on your shoulder isn't good for my health." Daxter climbed into the car.
"Ok let's rock!" Jak said. Tey all hopped in and sped off. While they headed back to the city, Keira couldn't help but ask.
"If your here, Jak...whose winning the race?"
"We'll see when we get back...I guess...hopefully."
-The finish line was so close, it was purely visable. Ashelin held the turbo and sped past Cutter. She was struggleing to hold her slight lead. Cutter kept closing in and the finish line was seconds away.
Suddenly, Cutter started to fall back. Puzzled at first, soon the reality hit her. "No!" She screamed out. It would all be over in a second, it would explode like a bomb in the air. Her life, theirs, the only chance they had, was about to end in a fiery blaze. A missle closed in on her. It would hit her before she had a chance to cross the line. "I've failed..."
While Ashelin was preparing to mourn the loss, a streak of blue crossed Cutter's path and took the missle head on. It exploded off the vehicle, damaging it severely, and Cutter careened into the side of the vehicle. Seeing the chance that was set before her, Ashelin flew across the line, winning the race. And making a mark im combat racing history, the first female to ever win a qualifying event.
Torn's decimated vehicle crossed the line, slowly but surely. He jumped out the remains of the car and ran to Ashelin. "Good racing sweetheart."
"Thanks. But I must say. Nice save. I couldn't have ever won without you." Ashelin smiled.
"Yeah, I know. Where would you be without me?"
"Not here, that's for sure." They both smiled and shared a victory kiss.
-Back at Razor's place. Razor stormed up to Serena. "You...you let them get away!"
"And what of it? I told you I was through with racing, the Miso team, and my damn brother who can go to hell!"
"You were all for this plan. It was your cat who set them up...you allowed your cat to help me capture Keira, and then you send the cat to help them? What the hell is wrong with you!" Razor was still in pure shock.
"Bittersweet, isn't it. But it isn't over, I can assure you. Build a bond, then break it." They both smiled villianously.
-Everyone was celebrating Ashelin's victory. Even though they didn't win the whole thing just yet. It was a major victory and Ashelin had won it all. They all talked, but Ashelin, although proud of herself, wanted to her more about how Keira was and what happened over there. Keira told about the conversations that had taken place and about how she kicked Razor's ass, multiple times. Everyone was laughing and smiling for once.
But after most had gone to bed. Keira stood alone on the balcony outside. Now that the seriousness of the competition was back, Jak would be back to doing what he did. And she'd be all alone again. Even Jak had gone to bed. She sighed and stared out into the night.
She heard footsteps behind her. It was Jak. He said nothing, but grabbed her arm and pulled her inside. She willingly went. He lead her into his bedroom. She smiled at what she saw. Jak had set up a romantic atmosphere. The air was fresh and warm and he had lit candles. They both smiled at each other. Jak slowly closed the door behind them.
Well that's it! Can you believe it! Hope you liked it. If you would like me to do any extentions on the story, you'll have to let me know. Please R&R. And that you all again for the support I recieved for this story!