The first mystery cameo character will be announced in this chapter YAY although he won't be in person yet. I was so disappointed in myself for not updating as often as I usually do with this story and writing it the way that I did that the chapter 2 I already wrote, I fixed up and this chapter I'm going to put more effort into it. I know I can do better and that's why I'm gonna give this story my all just like the other ones. That's why it took long but now you got two chapters, this one and the last one. Hope you like.

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Chapter 3

Howard stared outside the large glass windows of the Haven City post office. It wasn't a fairly busy day and the weather was nice and sunny. With the exception of the hassle he received at the governor's palace, all deliveries went well. The image of the firm faced, tattooed muscle man entered his mind and he shuddered. He was not someone he wanted to deal with again. He decided he'd avoid deliveries to the palace from now on.

He brushed his hand through the sweat on top on his balding head, scratching the thin strands of brown hair surrounding it. His shift would be over soon and he was thankful. He adjusted the white name pin on the right side of his navy blue jacket and crinkled his nose as his mustache wiggled. He had been in the job for over a decade and even though it wasn't the most high paying job, he was proud to work there. His wife had suggested to retire soon but he was content with where he was in life…or so he thought until he saw a familiar figure in front of the post office.

The sound of screeching tires caused everyone in the post office to jerk their heads toward the sound and see what the commotion was about. The brown braided, tattooed man stepped out of the vehicle and adjusted his shirt with authority. You could see the shine of sweat compliment his threatening firm arms and the black jagged lines upon them. Howard's eyes widened in fear as he watched him. He trembled at the front counter before running to the back door on instinct. He knew he hadn't done anything wrong but he'd do anything in order to avoid crossing that man's path again. He slammed the door behind him and hid against the wall beside the door.

The bell jingled as Torn opened the door. He noticed the baffled stares upon him and decided to force on a welcoming smile. He calmly walked up to the young woman at the counter. She wore the same uniform as the deliveryman from earlier and her blond hair was pinned up. Soft stray strands fell over her sharp hazel eyes and her pale creamy skin. A flirtatious grin spread across her pink lips at the sight of the strong sweaty man in front of her. Torn began to grow nervous once he noticed this but he knew he had to keep his focus on what he had come here for.

"Now what can I do for you handsome?" she winked at him and he laughed nervously.

Ashelin would kill me if I even dared… "U-umm well you see, there was a package delivered earlier to the governor in the palace and-"

Her eyes lit up. "Oh the palace you say, so are you one of the guards there?" She batted her long eyelashes at him and his cheeks began to grow shades of pink.

"Y-yeah but listen," Torn cleared his throat and got serious, "I really need to know where the deliveryman is that delivered it"

"Sure, he just ran to the back a few minutes ago but-" She was about to tell him that he was not authorized to go back there unless he was an employee but he had already jumped over the counter and slammed the door open. "Umm b-but sir…" She called out to him but he didn't listen.

Howard's body jumped as the door jolted open. He trembled in fear as he saw the shadow of the threatening figure. He let out a squeal once the commander went around the door and locked eyes with the feeble man. Torn grabbed the collar of his shirt and growled.

"Why are you hiding like you got something to hide?"

The man raised his hands in defeat, "C-commander, I swear I didn't mean to. I haven't done anything"

Torn observed the fear in the man's eyes and realized he was telling the truth. He gently put him down and brushed the man's shoulders off.

"Sorry I was a bit rough but I need to know where that letter was sent from" He tried to sound calm so that he wouldn't strike more fear into the deliveryman. It didn't seem to have too much of an effect but that wasn't his fault. Some people were not used to Torn's hoarse voice and were intimidated by it even when he was friendly.

"U-um well I'll go check right now" The man scrambled toward the machines that were rolling numerous envelopes back and forth on sliding black platforms. There was a computer connected to each one. He began to type something and Torn leaned against the doorframe. It seemed that the woman up front had given up trying to get him out and returned to her work.

"W-well we don't have an address but we know it came from Kras City. I'm sorry but that's all we know" He looked up at Torn and he nodded. He walked up to the man and gave him a friendly pat on the back, which almost sent him falling over. "Thanks," He looked at his name pin, "Howard. You're not such a bad guy after all" and he walked out of the room with a wave. Howard waved back in surprise as he thought to himself; Maybe I am getting too old for this job.

Torn hopped over the counter and the woman up front gasped in delight. Torn turned to nod at her goodbye and she waved, "Come back anytime commander. I'll be waiting"

Torn shook his head at her comment with a grin and walked outside to hop back in his vehicle. He hit the gas and drove off toward the palace with suspicions and questions picking at his head.

Nah, it couldn't be. Mizo's dead. Jak killed him so it can't be him? Then again we thought Erol was dead too and he wasn't. Aww I don't wanna have to deal with another cyborg freak. What about Rayn? Even though we seem to have parted in good terms after the races but I can't say I completely trust her. Anything that comes out of Krew can't be trustworthy. Maybe Kras City isn't enough for her; maybe she wants control of more. But would she go as far as an assassination attempt on Ashelin? Ashelin was pretty bitchy with her so who knows, she wouldn't be the first woman whose felt like killing her.

He stepped on the gas harder as he began to worry about Ashelin. Once he arrived at the palace, he stomped his way up the stairs quickly towards her room. To his unpleasant surprise, he saw the two guards he had assigned to watch her, dozing off beside her doors on the floor. He snarled as he balled up his fists and quickly ran up to them, giving them both a rude awakening upper cut.

They both screeched in pain and were about to mumble curses until they saw who it was that had punched them. They drew back against the wall in fear and stood up. Torn slammed the doors to her room open to realize it was empty. His eyes widened with something no one had ever seen before…fear. He quickly replaced his fearsome look back to his threatening one as he turned back to the guards for an explanation.

"Sh-she said she was leaving and she didn't want us to follow," said one guard.

"She said that her authority, gulp, outranked y-yours" the other one finished.

Torn seemed as if he were going to punch them again but decided it wasn't worth it. He clenched his fists at his sides, "You idiots! Didn't you guys read the damn hand books during training?" They gave him a baffled look and shook their heads. "My authority outranks hers whenever she is in danger! It is my duty to lead all of you fools and protect her along with this godforsaken city!"

The men trembled in his presence and Torn sighed in frustration. He surprised them both when he put a reassuring hand on each of their shoulders, "I'm sorry guys, I apologize. It was my fault. I didn't inform you that she was in any kind of danger. You couldn't have known"

They raised their heads in question, "Danger sir?"

"Yes, I will arrange a meeting with all of the FL in the area to tell you guys the details. We have received a letter of assassination against her and all I know is that it came from Kras City. Apparently there are spies most likely in the city, waiting to finish her off"

Their eyes widened in shock. They had never experienced anything like this. This was different from fighting metal heads or KG. It was protecting the city's governor.

Torn picked out a crumbled wad of money from his pocket and threw it at one of them who caught it in his hands. "Your shift is over, go treat yourselves to a drink. I can arrange the meeting myself"

Before Torn could walk away they called out to him. They blocked his path and brought their hands to their heads in respect, "I'm sorry sir but we'll have to object! We'd like to help you arrange the meeting if that is alright with you sir!"

"We are here to protect and to serve sir!"

Torn smiled at them despite the worry tugging at his heart for the missing woman. "Alright men, that's what the Freedom League is about! Now let's get moving but first I need to call one of my main men" He pointed at the walkie talkie on one of the guards waists, "Call downstairs and tell 'em to get me Jinx fast!"

Ashelin looked up to the sapphire night sky as she drove through Haven. She felt the wind chill her tanned skin. She had taken longer than expected. She had decided to visit Vin and have him look up some of the possible suspects. She left the palace so lost in her anger and didn't realize that she didn't have a clue where to start. Vin had to look through numerous lists of possible enemies and prison breaks or bails. At the end she decided that it was a pointless trip until she had more evidence. Any man that followed her father and any man put behind bars under her orders hated her. Anyone she shot missiles at during the races hated her. Any woman that got near Torn or dared to insult her hated her. She sighed to herself; Maybe I do need an attitude adjustment…nah.

Suddenly without warning she felt it. Her body stiffened with awareness. She was being followed. She didn't want to look back and give away that she knew of his presence. Every turn she had made since Vin's and every road she had crossed, it seemed a vehicle had been following her. It was a fairly deserted night and it was too much of a coincidence that the same car would be going the same route as her.

At the next corner she made a sharp screeching turn and stepped on the gas full speed. She heard the screeching tires of the vehicle behind her doing the same. It was after her. She increased speed and made another sharp turn. Sparks flew from her tires as she swerved around furiously and the mystery driver was still on her.

Dammit! Only another racer could drive this good!

She pulled the lever and released a Red Eco bomb. The driver swerved around it. She mumbled curses under her breath. Finally at the next corner she yanked her steering wheel all the way, causing a harsh U-turn and screeching metal echoed in the empty streets. She slammed the brakes as soon as she was facing the driver and her eyes widened once she saw his identity.

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Cliffhanger! So am I getting my drive back? I hope so cause I stood up till like four in the morning to submit these two chapters. So Jinx is gonna come in the story Yay! I had almost forgotten who he was because I kept seeing his name in other fics and I was like Jinx, who's that? Since you only see him once or twice in Jak II and Jak III. Then once I realized it I'm like Duh I can't believe I forgot about him so I'm putting him in my story to make up for it. Don't worry there will be more cameos coming. Stay tuned and review!