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Audience: Confused Hearts and Tuff Friendships!
Me: *smiles nodding* Oh! Great fact for the name! I know some of you might think I'm dumb in the head because I spell tough with the tuff. But I did it on purpose! It's to show that the Tuff friendship is tuff like a steak or something like that. Not tough as in a challenge!
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We were walking back from the sight Kor told us to destroy when we ended up at the Bazaar. I looked over at Jak speaking bluntly.
"I don't trust him."
Jak looked at me confused and Daxter jumped on my shoulder, "Who?" I looked at the ground in thought.
"This Kor guy. I don't trust him. There's…something up with him," I explained with a frown.
Jak nodded looking at me, "I know what you mean. But for now…we have to trust him."
I tsked, "I don't have to trust anyone."
Jak gave me a look and I looked away as Dax sighed.
"He's ugly."I laughed at him and Jak smirked. I looked up and saw KG. Man were they everywhere too. I looked around the Bazaar for a moment before shrugging.
"I'll..uh…go the other way." Jak nodded but stopped me seeing Ashelin.
"Hold on…"
I rose a brow, "It's Ashelin," I said walking over.
Jak followed me, "Kida, I don't think it's a good idea to-"
"Freeze!" I stopped, glaring up at the gun pointed to my forehead but Ashelin was there pretty fast.
"Get out of here. This is Krimzon Guard business," she said, pulling the gun from my face. I pushed the KG out of my way and crossed my arms as Jak appeared next to me.
"What's going on?" Ashelin just sighed, running her fingers through her hair.
"One of Vin's Eco tankers are coming in from the Wastelands but the clearance transmission…sounded fishy. The driver was scared. We're going to check it out just in case."
I nodded as she turned her back to us to go back to work and Jak frowned.
"How can we help?" he asked. She waved her hand a bit.
"I've got it handled," she said over her shoulder. So it seemed Ashelin really was an attitude of the KG. If she said she had it she had it.
I looked up as the Eco tanker came crashing down suddenly and Eco barrels flew everywhere, taking people out in its path. Quickly I pushed Jak out of the way of the barrel and it hit the KG next to us.
Smirking some I blinked when I was yanked up by Jak and a barrel fell where I previously was. I looked up as Metal Heads crawled out of the barrels and Daxter jumped on Jak's shoulder.
"It's a Metal Head sneak attack!" he yelled pointing. I pulled out a gun and saw that everyone had already cleared out leaving us and Ashelin.
I looked over at said girl as she drew her gun yelling at us, "It's just us! Help me take out all the Metal Heads!"
I nodded and fired off quickly punching a Metal Head in the face and the yellow Skull Gem flew at Jak. I ignored it and started fighting again. I jumped, flipping backwards, and landed beside Ashelin as she shot another Metal Head.
"Why are they so bold as to just doing this?" I yelled, punching a Metal Head causing it die. She shook her head.
"I don't know!"
We jumped apart and I got surrounded. No surprise. I tsked looking around as they all started at me at the same time and I went down.
I balanced on my hands and spread my legs before I spun around quickly. Dust appeared around me as I hit every Metal Head away from me before I stopped and flipped over, landing on my feet again. I looked around, breathing heavily, and saw Skull Gems all around me.
I turned around just as a Metal Head jumped at me and quickly did a back flip, hitting it in the chin. I landed on all fours and stood up as it disappeared. Sighing that it was over, I looked around and walked over to Jak who was breathing heavily. I put a hand on his back looking at him worriedly as Dax climbed on my shoulder.
"You guys okay?"Jak nodded standing up straight and Ashelin came over to us, wiping sweat off of her face.
"We got them all! The Metal Heads are getting bolder every day. It's almost like they're testing out defenses. Like probing attacks. I've gotta bad feeling about this," she said walking off.
I sighed rolling my eyes and Jak frowned, "Yeah. You're welcome."
I started towards the Zoomer.
"We need to go to Hip Hog Heaven. I think Krew has a new job for us." Daxter followed me and Jak sighed.
"I wanna go home," he said crossing his arms. I smiled as Dax jumped into the two seater and walked over to him.
"Are you pouting?" I asked. He didn't look at me and I kissed him on the cheek.
"Come on. The faster we get done the faster we can get home. I'll even let you drive," I said putting my arm through his.
He looked at me and I smiled up at him.
"Fine," he said reluctantly. My smile widened and I walked with him to the green Zoomer.
I watched as the sun slowly went down when we landed and jumped out to walk through the doors. No one was there but Krew, who was floating by the drinks looking at his trophies.
'Ah crap,' I thought groaning . I looked at Jak who just wrapped an arm around my waist, pulling me forwards with him.
"Years ago, when I was an art…collector, I hit the local museum to ah-hmhm borrow a famous statue of Mar. The founder of Haven City," he said fanning himself.
I rolled my eyes about to turn around and Jak held me to him.
"Mm-mm," he said shaking his head. I frowned annoyed as Krew kept talking.
"In his hands, the statue held the Ruby Key," he said floating up. I blinked confused.
"What's the Ruby Key?" I asked. I regretted it as Krew flew right in front of me with a grin. I shrunk back into Jak making a face as he spoke again.
"An artifact, of surpassing beauty. Much like yourself," he claimed touching my face. I moved and laughed nervously.
"Funny how that works." Krew nodded floating back up.
"And of course priceless worth eh!" Daxter nodded.
"Whoa! I just love art!" he said. I sighed as Jak looked at us.
"While smuggling a huge statue from the sewers, eh, a growling rainstorm flooded the whole place," he said clenching his fists. I smirked.
"I bet that didn't end well," I said crossing my arms. Jak nodded and we both leaned back as Krew appeared in front of us.
"No! The statue and five of my best men were swept away," he said floating around.
Jak blinked, "That's terrible."
I nodded in agreement as Krew got sad.
"Yes. A tragic loss. I've missed that statue ever since," he said softly.
I glared, "Ass."
He looked at me annoyed and I raised an eyebrow but he just went on.
"The sewers have been so full of water and Metal Heads, that I can't get anyone to go down there and retrieve the artifact," he said, looking at Jak.
I looked at my wrist as if I had a watch…but I didn't.
"Whelp, I better be hittin' that old dusty trail," I said walking to the door. Krew floated down in front of me. I watched him circle me before looking at Jak.
"You're special, Jak. You can do it," he said pointing at Jak. Daxter glared.
"Jak! What am I? Chopped liver?" he said pointing to himself. Krew grinned.
"Oh! Don't I wish!" he said licking his fingers. All three of us watched him disgusted and I shifted my weight.
"Yeah. Him chopped liver and me a cooked steak. Yummy," I said rolling my eyes. Krew was in front of me again.
"Oh I would eat you in three bites," he said looking me up and down. I looked away disgusted and he looked back at the glaring Jak.
"Now go down there, drain the sewers, and find that statue at the bottom. Bring back that artifact, and it will open doors beyond our wildest dreams eh!" he said laughing.
Jak looked at his feet.
"Great. More mucking in the mud," he said annoyed. I put my hand on my hip as Daxter rolled his eyes.
"You're not the only one walking around in that mud," he said leaning on Jak's head. I smirked at Jak, patting his chest some.
"I hate to burst your bathtub bubbles baby but…that's not all mud down there," I said slyly.
They all three looked at me and I shrugged.
"I wouldn't know because I'm not the one getting down in dirty in the sewers," I said, finger waving over my shoulders as the door slid shut behind me.
Krew grinned.
"I wonder where she does get down and dirty at then hmmm," he said before flying off. Daxter looked at the growling Jak before they walked off to the sewers.
It was dark when I landed in front of the house. I got off the Zoomer and went inside, flicking on the light instant and taking off my shoes. I heading to the bathroom for a shower and then it was off to bed.
After my shower I got dressed in a big black t-shirt with some shorts under it, my hair down. I laid limp on the couch on my side, staring at the wall in thought.
'Who's gonna sell me out to The Baron? It couldn't be Jak. Onin was sure of that,' I thought shutting my eyes. I sighed shifting some.
"This sucks," I mumbled. Suddenly I wanted my bestfriend. Keira would know what to do. She was always so smart about situations like this. I wasn't the smart one…at all…
I sighed again before looking at the clock. I rolled off the couch and headed towards the room.
'Time for bed.' I shut my light off and climbed under the covers. I didn't feel good at all. All of the thoughts, worries and stress were getting to me. I closed my hurting eyes, instantly falling sleep.
"Kida. Kida wake up."
I opened my eyes slowly and looked groggily up at Jak's form. His hair was wet and he had on a black tank top with some gray pants, not to mention he smelled like soap. I looked over at the digital numbers and blinked before looking up at the male frowning down at me.
"Did you just get here? It's really late."
He nodded, putting his hand on my head.
"We had a lot to do. Kida, you're burning up," he said softly. I sat up and I grabbed my aching head.
"I think it's from all of the stress," I said quietly.
He frowned and sat next to me on the large bed, "Why have you been trying to deal with it on your own?"
I shrugged some, "I don't know. It's my problem. I should fix it." He shook his head crawling in bed next to me and gently pushed me on my back again.
"You're pushing yourself too hard. You don't always have to do things on your own…"
I nodded some and he shook his head laying next to me.
"No you don't. Keira would agree," he said.
My eyes grew sad and I sighed, "I know."
Jak kissed my burning forehead and I fell asleep close to him.
When I woke up I felt the same as I did falling asleep.
Sick.
I wasn't physically sick. I just had a fever and a headache. That was it. My nose and cheeks were tinted pink on my caramel colored skin.
Sig almost had the same skin tone I did but his was darker. Even so he understood how weird it was when your nose turned red.
"You sure you should be out?" Daxter asked me. I glared at him, sitting on the couch fully dressed.
"If you keep talking about it Jak will make me stay home. So I'm fine," I said annoyed. He frowned.
"You remember the last time you did this you were sick in bed for about three weeks?" he asked.
I nodded some and sighed rubbing my forehead.
"Yeah. But it isn't so bad this time. It'll pass," I muttered reassuringly. Daxter just nodded but still patted my head.
We both looked up as Jak walked in.
"Let's go. We've gotta go tell the girl at the garage we destroyed Krew's cargo," he said looking at Daxter. He nodded jumping on Jak's shoulder and Jak looked at me with a reluctant gaze.
"Are you coming?" I nodded and followed him out of the door.
When we got to the garage I could already feel the new headache.
'Man jealousy is a pain in the ass!' We walked through and I could see the girl behind the curtain again but my vision was getting fuzzy. Moving, I sat down on the stool that was there and put my head between my knees to stop the world from spinning.
"We destroyed Krew's cargo," Jak started. The girl behind the curtain groaned.
"Great. I'll send you a metal? Now if you don't mind I'm on a dead line so scram-"
"Are you always this difficult?" I snapped standing. Jak looked at me surprised and I crossed my arms. The girl behind the curtain stood and looked in my direction with shock, I was guessing.
I shook my head walking forwards and shifting my weight, "I am not in the mood. So just shut up and pay attention," I said, narrowing my eyes. Jak put a hand on my head and frowned.
"You're getting worse. Stop pushing yourself," he said, trying to get me to sit down. I grumbled standing and he rolled his eyes while Daxter landed in front of me.
"Let me handle this," he said walking towards the curtain.
"Listen lady! We beat your stupid course and we can outrace anybody in this city!" he said. I rolled my eyes as the girl took off her mask.
"I knew I recognized those voices," she said. Daxter continued his rambling.
"One, we don't wanna join your stupid race team! And two, you just lost a date, with Orange Lightning. Let's go guys," he said turning to us.
I shook my head as Jak looked at Daxter. The girl behind the curtain appeared and my mouth dropped open.
"Daxter! Kida! It is you!"
I stared wide eyed and Dax spun around as we said the next part in unison.
"Keira!"
Audience: *cheers loudly* Keira! Keira!
Me: *smiles* Yes people Keira is back and ready to play a role! Our lovely Keira comes back but is she going to come back as Kida's best friend or enemy?
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