Chapter 1

The small five year old reached out his arms towards the short, older elf on the ground, his skin was a sickly green color. Reaching out, the old man picked up the child placing him on the ground. Reaching out, he took the child's hand leading him down from the huge tower they'd arrived on. The Old man's wooden shoes noisily moved down the stairs as they two headed towards the village sitting beside the beach. The kid glanced up towards the perfectly, blue sky, breathing in the clean air. The smell of sea water reached his scenes as they drew closer and closer.

The older elf led the boy towards a hut near the ocean. Reaching up to knock on the door, it swung open. A man in his late 40s stood before them. He was a bit shorter than the old man.

"Ah Samos I was wonder when you'd arrive." The man said. The little boy looked up at him confused then back at the old man. "Is this the boy?"

"I don't control the rate of travel." The old man, Samos, said. "Yes this is him. This is Jak." The boy looked up at Samos. The name was familiar yet he quite place where he'd hear it before.

Is that my name? Has it been my name? He wondered looking at the two older men before him confused. Samos placed a hand on Jak's shoulder.

"Jak this is your uncle, you'll be living with him from now on."Samos exclaimed to the young child. Jak blinked then smiled at the other man.

"Does he speak?" his uncle asked. Samos shook her head.

"I don't know why, but he's unable to." He replied.

The older elves where soon lost in their conversation, nearly forgetting about the young child gazing out the open window. Pushing open the door, Jak ventured out into the village wondering his way towards the beach. The brightly colored plants where of nothing he'd ever seen before, bird of all sorts flew passed his head, hopping from tree to tree. The feeling of cold sand between his toes was like nothing he'd ever felt before. A butterfly flew passed his face landing on a nearby leaf. Jak jumped backwards a bit surprised, before reaching out the touch it. The butterfly jumped away, flying off. Jak giggled as he watched it go.

The sound of splashing water soon caught the child's attention. Making his way towards the noise Jak peered around a ledge looking toward the sandy beach. A kid, no older than four, stood on the breach throwing rocks into the ocean. His spiky red hair shifted in the wind, showing off the slightly blonde roots.

"Stupid Ocean!" He yelled throwing another stone into the water. "Bring my parents back!" he exclaimed angrily. Jak cautiously took a step forward. His pant leg caught on a rock causing him to fall flat on his face.

"Who's there?" the boy exclaimed, turning to face Jak. His cheeks where covered in freckles, two buck teeth poked out form his lips. Jak glanced up startled, his instincts told him to run, but for some reason he didn't.

"Who the heck are you?" he demanded looking down at Jak. Jak pushed himself onto his knees and said nothing. "Didn't you hear me?" the kid demanded. "Are you deaf?" He asked confused. Jak shook his head in respond staring up at the boy.

"Can't you speak?" he asked. Again Jak shook his head.

"Why-" his question was cut off as Samos approached them.

"Ah Jak there you are." He said moving closer "I see you've met the village brat."

"HEY!" the kid exclaimed. "I got a name!" Jak looked at Samos then back at the kid. "The names Daxter" He said proudly. Samos shook his head. Jak looked at the kid, the name ringing a bell in the back of his mind. He shrugged it off listening to the conversation again.

"You're a good for nothing brat." Samos retorted.

"Hey watch what you say old man!" Daxter exclaimed. Jak couldn't help but smile as he listened to the two of them argue. Samos paused a moment looking Daxter over as if to decide something.

"I don't need to waste my time lecturing a brat like you." He stated making his way towards Jak. Reaching down a hand he lifted Jak to his feet. "Come on Jak you can play with the brat tomorrow."

"Hey!" Daxter complained crossing his arms. Jak looked back at Daxter and wave before following Samos back to his new home. Daxter looked at him, watching him go. Shrugging he followed them back into the village.

Jak returned the hut that would now be his home, he found his uncle sitting at the table waiting for them. A bowl of fruit sat waiting on the table, caught Jak's eye. Reaching out he picked up a berry and ate it.

"Didn't want to wait to tour the area?" His uncle asked. Jak didn't even look at him as he continued eating the fruit. Samos moved towards the door.

"I leave him in your hands now." He said and left, heading towards the hut on the edge of town, overlooking the water. The man sat back watching as Jak devoured the entire bowl of fruit, question when the last time the child ate. He sighed catching Jak's attention. The boy looked up at his new guardian.

"Come now Jak let your uncle show you to your room" he said rising to his feet. Jak jumped off the chair, he'd been sitting in, and followed him down a small hallway towards a closed door.

His uncle pushed open the door revealing the room beyond it. The room consisted of a bed, bookshelf, a night stand, and a dresser. A worn, circular rug sat under the bed filling most of the floor. The large bookshelf was filled with book. A small chest sat at the foot of the bed pinning the blue sheet to the foot board. A large window sat opposite the bed letting in a huge amount of light. Dark cloth hung on either side to block out the light if let to fall. Most of the room was bare, waiting for him to fill it with his own stuff.

Turing around to find his uncle gone, Jak closed the door and moved towards the window. Too short to reach the window sill, he pushed the chest over to the wall and climbed on top of it. Glancing out he could see a large area of grass, before the area dropped off to the beach. Just beyond that he could see the rolling waves of the ocean. The salty air just barely reaching the room, as a light, warm breeze blew into the room. Jak smiled as he leaned against the window sill watching the water move back and forth.

Jak stood there for over an hour, watching the waves, before a wave of exhaustion settled over him. A yawn escaped him as he jumped to the floor. Walking across the room, making his way to the bed, his mind wondered back to early that day. An image of a bright light entered his vision but that was all. He could hear people saying good-bye, but nothing more. Pulling back the blankets he crawled into the soft bed. Pulling the sheet over his head he soon passed out into a deep sleep.

This chapter is too short, but it severs what it need to say.