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"Oh my god."
Daxter muttered as he watches me spray warm water onto my blood-soaked dress. Luckily for me, the dress was a special silk, so stains didn't stay on, but that didn't change the fact that I was scrubbing down my own dress. Once I was out, I grabbed a towel then looked over to Daxter. He still looked surprised…which dawned on me!
SHIT!
"Daxter…I can explain!"
"YOU JUST TURNED INTO A DARK! ECO! KILLING MACHINE!" He screamed.
"Please don't shout."
"Wait a minute…you can absorb Eco!?"
"Sort of, kinda!"
"What do you mean by sorta!? I just saw you grow claws and fangs! You ripped his head off!" He shouted before pointing to the headless man on that was slumped against the wall. I kicked his head somewhere, I don't know where.
"Daxter calm down and just let me explain!" I told him as I approached the him. He backed back into the cage, in a somewhat defensive manner. Grabbing the end of the cage, I shake it to have him fall out on the table.
"Please don't kill me! I promise I won't make any sexual jokes about you again!" Daxter begged as he clasp his hands together.
"Daxter, if I wanted to kill you, I'd would have done it a long time ago." I chuckled before setting him down. Walking to the ground, where the corpse was, I picked up my gloves and slide the silk back on.
"So…you're a…dark warrior?" He asked me, is that what were called.
"I tend to call it, an extra quirk to myself." I chuckled before standing up. "I've…sort of had it since I was a kid."
"Come again?" Daxter asked. Biting my bottom lip, I was about to tell someone a dark secret that I never thought I had to tell anyone.
"Remember Gol and Maia? The whole dark eco thing?" I started.
"Yea, they went batshit and tried to turn the world into darkness!" Daxter explained. "Why are you bringing them up now?"
"I…might…actually I am…Maia's daughter." I chuckled awkwardly.
"Keira, that's not funny!" Daxter growled.
"Daxter its not a joke!" I growled; this was difficult for me! "My father's name was Atiques and he was the sage of Light Eco. We lived in the precurser city near the Blue Sage's home. One day, my mom, Maia, heard that her brother got sick so she rushed to go see him. She left warp gate opened and when my father wasn't looking, and I jumped in to follow her. I think I was 7 or 8 at the time. And funny enough, the warp gate was located just around the a large vat! Appreantly, my uncle thought the warp gate was closed so he moved it towards the vat, but it wasn't. I fell in rear end first and I swear to you I felt like something was pulling me down."
"I know that feeling, I felt something pull me by the hair." Daxter explains.
"My dad came in seconds later and fell in next to me. My mom and uncle weren't in the room. So with his strength, he was able to grab my and shove me towards the edge long enough for me to climb out. When I fell to the ground, I fell asleep. When I opened my eyes, I saw my father's lifeless body next to me. It was grey and cold, his lips were dry and his eyes were lifeless." I could feel my lip quivering downwards as tears begin to form in my eyes.
"He drowned?"
"Yea, it didn't push him out. When my mom found him, she just broke down screaming his name. My uncle started to give me medicine. Days later I would feel so angry, I would randomly bite my mothers arm. I would throw things and I always screamed on the top of my lungs. One day, my nails grew and I accidently cut my arm so deep I started to bleed violently. So my mom took me to Samos to fix it. When I was around Samos, I felt so calm. The green eco he gave me calmed me down but it didn't fix the problem."
"So what did?"
"My dad's small amount of Eco." I sighed. "The very thing he looked for his whole life to create. And my mother injected me with every last drop he found and ever created. So, after the injects and constantly healing, my mother saw some improvement but not much. Samos told her that I wont get better with just monthly visits. I would have to stay for maybe years next to him, constantly being fixed until the problem was gone…and she agreed."
"Agreed?"
"My mother left me with Samos. And as time passed, I just started to live in the village enjoy my life. Samos made me build things for the villagers in a way to transfer my anger when I would get angry. And that's how my life was, my mother never came back after leaving. She would send letters and notes, but she never came."
"When old greenie said that they were getting too deep into the dark eco…do you think…" Daxter voice was trailing off.
"They were researching a way to make sure I didn't come out a freak? Yes, I am positive." I growled. "I guess when my mother saw the potential in dark Eco, she didn't even bother to come back for me and decided to destroy the world. But its was 7 years since we saw each other, so she was already dead to me by then." I growled.
"That still doesn't explain your…transformation ability." Daxter asked.
"Dark Eco doesn't leave the body Daxter, it just mutates it and evolves it. When I hit puberty the claws started to grow in and…other things happened." I said as I tried my best to not remember my other feminine problems. Seriously, I could have benefited from a female adult in my life instead of learning the hard way what a menstrual cycle was in a pool! "Anyway, now that you know, promise me you will keep this to yourself!"
"You and Jak being two demon flesh eating monsters in a pod? My lips are sealed!" He tells me.
"Perfect…oh shit! Jak!" I shouted, opening the door, I poked my head out the door to see a clear hallway. Tip toeing to the prison area, I opened the door to see that Jak was gone!
"Oh no, where do you think they took him?" I asked.
"Probably to a back room to cut him open!" Daxter growled, seconds later we heard screaming coming from another. Rushing over to the room, before I could even open it, the door slammed opened. Revealing a messy haired, messy clothes Jak staring at me in shock.
"Your okay!" He shouted before giving me a hug, the door slowly was closing on itself. Luckily, I was able to get a glimpse of what was inside…dead bodies. I just cut off heads, this man cuts them into pieces…
"I'm fine, its okay." I tell him as I gently push him away. Looking up, I couldn't help but to get lost in those blue eyes of his. They were so bright and beautiful, reminding me of the ocean that I use to swim late at night when I was a kid. I could get lost in those eyes for hours. Soon I felt a shift in his body, he was leaning down, getting closer and closer, I couldn't help but close my eyes…
"HEY!"
Daxter shouted, again with the interruptions!
"I hate to break up this love fest! But we are currently standing in a warehouse full of drugs, criminals and possibly dirty money. Save the kissing for behind the doors shall we!" He shouted, for the first time, he was right about something.
"Okay, I think I remembered where the exit was." I tells us as he leads us through the hallway. He held my hand and led me towards the exit, I couldn't help but to blush at his grip. This is probably the most he's been holding close to me, its sad that were in a dangerous area though. Anyway, he lead me to a large room that seemed to be the main work place for the area. There were tables of drugs, piles of cash in the corner room that made it almost to the ceiling, multiple cars with various parts laying around, and most of all…the L4 bombs and dust laying around.
"Glad to see they brough in my car." Jak growled as he checks the vehicle, I run over to mine and see that it was okay. From the look of it, they removed everything from my trunk but left my car alone. Trust me, my car was fine! It was my job to examined and see these things.
"Alright, lets call Ashelin and Torn then get the hell out of here." Jak tells me before he looks for his keys, this leads to him leaving the room for a bit. I on the other hand thought differently. Walking over to the table of drugs and weapons, I begin to pack my trunk of random things before running over to the pile of cash and stuffing my trunk till it was full to the prim. Daxter helped too! He found my stash of mystic flower and threw it into the back before throwing stacks of cash into my trunk. After slamming my trunk top a bit, I was able to close the thing before Jak came back into the room with my keys. Throwing my keys at me, I climbed into the car and packed it behind Jaks. Seconds later, he blows up the a random wall.
Damaging it a bit and causing some fire to spread, but not breaking it. Soon after, we hear footsteps coming from behind us. In a flash of light and a loud banging sound, the wall was destroyed and Jak was the first to drive out, with me right behind him. Driving a miles forward, a looked behind to see that there was no cars.
Stopping, I climbed out of my car to watch the ware house from afar, trying to figure out why no one was chasing us. The ware house looked like a marble size candy you would hold between your index finger and thumb. Yet, it still shined bright in the darkness. From my point of view, I couldn't see anything. Jak and Daxter drove next to me, Daxter hopping out of the car to come to check on me.
"Why did you stop!?" Daxter shouted at me as he pulls the ends of my dress.
"Why isn't anyone coming?" I asked. "Why isn't anyone chasing us?"
"Really? We just escaped a warehouse full of criminals who almost killed Jak and raped you! Your asking that question!?" Daxter shouted.
"Exactly! Why aren't they chasing us!" I shouted, only for Jak to butt in.
"Keira! Everything is fine! Were going to be fine, Ashelin and her officers are on the way! We need to go!" Jak tells me.
"You know what! Your right! Everything will be fine! There is nothing to worry about!" I told him. And for once, I actually felt relaxed and calm! I truly felt that with everything that has happened, the night has finally ended and we were all safe and sound.
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"Everything is fine! We're gonna be fine!"
I chuckled before a loud booming sound nearly blows out my ear drum. The sand around us flew all around us as pieces of metal and money began to fall from the sky. A tire even landed on top of Jak's guns, bending it in the process. Looking back at the building, what was once a bright and colorful unknown light in the darkness, was now gone. Only the burning flames that touched the place remained.
"So…contextually speaking…how fucked are we?" The orange ottsel asked me.
"Royally." I spoke as I heard the sounds of cars on their way to see what the explosion was about. It was then I realize that maybe my father might had a point in forcing me never to go out and do stuff. If this was the result, maybe its best if I stayed in doors.
"Oh look, the cops are coming. Turn off your head light!" Jak order us. Doing as told, I made my car invisible to the racing car coming over. Just as I did that, a steering wheel smacked Daxter right upside the end. Cutting the side of his face and leaking blood that ran down the corner of his face. Dripping to the floor as his eyes widen. Seconds later, the orange furball to black out and keel over. Running over to him, Jak picks him up and checks on his friend. The small being was moaning in pain as he held his nogging.
"I need to take a nap…" Daxter tells us before falling asleep. In fear of a concussion, I reached into my car and pulled out a tub of green eco. Pouring it over the creature, the scar on his head disappeared and he began to turn his body and snore.
"He'll be fine." I responded as I watched Jak set Daxter down in his car seat. Jak nods his head as he leaves his friend alone in the car. From afar, the two of us watched the cops invade and arrest a bunch of people while examining the destruction of the area. Leaning against my car, I let out a low sigh while watching the unfolding chaos.
"I never thought I'd see the day where I have to save you from Daxter and his crazy ideas." He tells me, I couldn't help but chuckle.
"To be fair, I did add gas to the fire." I chuckle. "I am not going to lie, this night was fun. I never got to actually explore Kras city till I hanged out with Daxter. Today was hilarious fun! I can't believe its only 10 o'clock! The night is still young!"
"Your still thinking about doing stuff?" He asked me, I gave him a smirk.
"Yes! If I am going to die in a few days, I am going to live my life to the fullest! And by that, I mean get drunk again and go to the beach because I am sober!" I chuckled.
"Don't you think you've had enough fun?" He tells me, honestly he sounds like my dad…while also making a fair point.
"I don't want to go home yet. Beside's, my father probably figured out I left home by now. Last thing I need is a lecture. Well, one when I am sober." I chuckled before nudging his shoulder. "Why don't you come with me? You and I can head over to the naughty ottsel and drink to our hearts content! My treat!"
"I have to get back to that party." Jak tells me. "I'm pretty sure Sig is about to lose his mind being left alone with Ryan."
"Awww, don't want to stay with me for a bit…?"
(Narrative POV)
Moving her body around, she leans stands in front of him before pressing her body against his. Laying her head on his chest, she listen to his heart beat as her arms wrap around his waist, holding him close. The male waists no time doing the same, holding her around the waist. Pulling her closer as he presses his head to her head, taking a whiff of her scent.
"I want to stay with you forever." He responded before placing a kiss on her head. Feeling her warmth made his heart beat and his legs tremble, she's never been this close. While she rest her head against his heart to hear it beat, his mind was wandering to places he feared might corrupt him.
Jak was always a kind soul, he is very respectful of women and never talked down on them or about them in a sexual manner. He was a gentleman, always holding the door for them while not putting them down in anyway. He was a pure at heart and always cared for the women in his life…with that being said, he had different thoughts when it came to Keira.
Keira was his first love. Ever since they met, Jak has been trying to profess his love to her ever since he turned 13. In fact, he and Daxter went to the island to find a flower for her so that he could propose his love to her on her birthday. Sadly, things didn't go well and everything became all about Daxter.
After the two years in prison, and the small amount of time he was given to repair Heaven city before the Metal head attack. Jak started to fantasy his first love in a more mature way. More so that she even came into his dreams and whispered sadistic-hot thoughts into his mind. So much so that he regretted that kiss immediately after Ashelin gave it to him and practically locked himself into his room for days in shame. Weeks later he begged Ashelin to never tell anyone about it, while pushing her to be near Torn more often.
After that, things started to become a bit better for the young man. He worked on repairing Heaven City by getting rid of the left over metal heads. He helped with the Eco pipes for the city, giving the people power again. Helping Daxter and Tess run the bar by stacking and cleaning while also taking inventory. He also started to learn how to read better and understand Heaven's culture a bit more. He kept himself busy, but at the same time he stayed away from Keira, which made him feel miserable.
"This feels nice." She moaned before looking up at him. Standing up on her toes, she puckers her lips a bit to kiss him, he didn't hesitate to lean down. Finally connecting them, a dream come true! Till his communicator went off, causing them both to gasp. Reaching into his pocket, he pulls the device out and answers it without even checking the ID.
"I see you love birds." Torn spoke, causing Jak to let go of Keira and look back to the burned warehouse. Everyone from his view point looked like ants, so he pulled his giggles down and zoomed in to see Torn staring at them with his own spectrum.
"Enjoying the show?" Jak growled.
"Not as much as the paper work I am going to do after all of this is wrapped up." Torn growled. "Speaking of work, we need to get back to that party. Sig informed me that Ryan was able to hold the interview part for an hour and she can't do it any longer. Take Keira and bring her to the party, its best if she's on camera."
"Why?" Jak asked.
"So if someone ask where she was all night, we can tell her she was at the party." Torn says before turn off the communicator. Turning around, he looks at Keira who was leaning against the car. The wind in her hair and the sides of her dress blowing to the side was making her look like a goddess in the moon light. The mere imagine could have given a man a heart attack from lust and beauty. But, Jak was strong enough to resist his feelings.
"Get in the car, we need to go back to the party." He orders her.
"Why?" She asked as she walks over to her vehicle.
"We need alibies, this explosion might be big." Jak informs her. She nods her head before climbing into her vehicle and following Jak back into Kras City. Once there, the two, while carrying a sleeping Daxter, sneak back inside through the kitchen. Once inside, the two make their way to Sig, who was watching Blitz talk to some females.
"Hey!" Jak says to his tall friend. The dark skin male lets out a burp before nodding his head at the blonde. Seconds later, Ashelin and Torn sat at the table. Both taking deep breathes, as if they were rushing to beat the interview that Ryan had set up. Once everyone was seated, Pecker came flying over to the table.
"Ah! You made it! What's wrong with him?" Pecker asked while pointing to the sleeping Daxter.
"The wine got to him." Keira chuckled.
"Were not serving wine." Pecker responded, much to Keira's dismay.
"When is this Interview Pecker? I would really like to go home." Ashelin growled.
"In an hour. We had to put you last after our ownerships said something and live performance." Pecker informs the group. Everyone lets out a loud grown of annoyance at the news. Keira slumbs in her seat a bit before getting an idea.
"I'll be back!" Keira tells everyone before leaving, once gone, Jak looks over to Torn.
"So…the building?" Jak asked.
"Apparently someone set a pile of money on fire which interacted with the nearby L4 dust. Creating a large explosion, but surprisingly no one was killed." Torn explained.
"We confiscated a lot of drugs and money. Or rather what's left of it from the wreckage. They were dismantling cars and rebuilding them with the drugs inside." Ahelin explained. "You and Keira just discovered a drug ringed, but its best to keep your name out of the papers."
"Smart." Jak said before Keira came back with a purse in hand and a bottle of whiskey.
"I shall not be waiting here sober! Who wants a shot!?" She asked. Without hesitation, Ashelin waved down a waiter and ordered them to bring out new cups for the table. Once the waiter did, Keira begins to pour shots, much to the workers Dismay.
"Ma'am, you can't drink." He spoke, Keira nods her head and reaches into her purse. Pulling out a couple stacks of 100's, she hands the money to the waiter.
"Or, you could ignore everything we do and do your job?" She asked. The waiter looks around the area for a bit before taking the money. Placing it into his pocket, he nods to the group.
"Call me if you need anything." He tells her, Keira lets out a low chuckle before pulling out a golden device. Stuffing the device with a green plant, Keira sucks air from the small machine and blows a large white smoke at Daxter sleeping face. Seconds later, he opened his eyes and looked at her.
"Pass the joint!" He ordered her, she did as told.
"Keira, your smoking illegal drugs in front of two cops." Ashelin tells her.
"I also got you guys a big drug ring in one night." She says as she pours Ashelin a shot of whiskey into her cup. Daxter hands her the golden device, causing Ashelin to shrug and suck the white smoke from the device. Leaning back, she lets out a large gust of white smoke before coughing.
"Shit." She muttered before taking a sip of her water. Handing the golden Device to Jak, Keira mind begins to wander as the drugs kick in, causing her to look at Torn and ask:
"Who do you think killed Cutter?"
Kikkie: Thank you all for reading, we will be coming towards the end soon! Until then, be safe, wash your hands and have a lovely day!
