It's the big race! :D It's actually not as good as you guys think -_-

I do not own Jak and Daxter the game/series or the characters. Only my own characters and my own events are indeed mine.

Averting around the guy in front of me I didn't hesitate to start my race off dirty, shoving my boot in the side of his Zoomer and smirking.

"Get off!" he shouted glaring over at me. I shrugged, pushing off hard and watched as he lost control around the bend, everyone quickly going through the track.

I heard an explosion and saw I was now in fourth place, one person behind me. It didn't matter how you won. It was a matter of winning. I looked at the raider on my Zoomer reading the screen said a list of names, soon a map coming up of the area.

I focused on the road, quickly turning before another racer slammed into me. It seemed as though there were five laps compared to the usual three I had raced before. It didn't matter.

We headed down the tunnels, everyone nearly slamming into each other. I tsked and quickly went through the purple boosts, looking over at the driver behind me. I looked forwards quickly and gasped, jolting left.

'That's new!'

The never ending hole had flashing red lights around it as I rode on the side. Seeing the next dips on either side of the small landing I hovered center, shoving the other driver out of the way before quickly boosting.

"Damnit!"

"Watch it!"

I laughed at their complaints and looked over seeing the shortcut. I quickly ran over the orange arrows, slamming out of the area and cutting off Erol place, taking second.

"Move, Eco freak!" I shook my head at his voice in my ears, going down the hill and heading to the tunnel with my second lap.

"Kiss my ass, Erol!"

It wasn't long before he caught up though, both of us running over speed boosts. It was bad enough I was racing random drivers that didn't mind cheating either, but Erol wasn't exactly a bad racer.

Turning quickly we were nearly tied, and grunted when he pushed my Zoomer against the wall. I flinched at the sparks, clenching my teeth while shutting one eye. I saw we flew past the trap hole and it was only a matter of time before we got to the landing.

"Damnit. Get…off!" I shoved my foot into his side, getting the masked redhead away from me and we both fell in different pits.

Because of him I dropped down to fourth, him in third. I quickly used my boost, coming up from the pit and zoomed past him, turning the bend and taking the shortcut again.

I came out once more, hearing the crowed and my eyes adjusted to the playing field. Erol wanted to play for keeps. I was all for that. I quickly went up the hill, by passing the third place noticing Erol was in first.

I used another boost and went across the finish line now on my third lap. My body shifted to the right and I used all my strength to suddenly turn, flying into another shortcut. It was easy to miss if you weren't dead set on getting it.

The blue lights reflected off of my red goggles and I smirked darkly seeing Erol was directly next to me on my map. I shifted using my last boost and flew out of the hole, slamming down in front of Erol.

I heard a few choice words and could only mentally cheer. It was good to see him so mad. What did annoy me was the fact weapons really couldn't be allowed. No matter…

Being in first place by a mere few seconds wasn't good enough especially when second place was the redheaded ass. I gripped the gears harder, my acceleration increasing and I headed into the tunnel again.

I saw him try to get next to me and I wasn't having that happen again. My green orbs shifted up and I felt my hair whip around my face. Suddenly I got an idea causing me to grin, my eyes flashing.

We passed the sink hole, turning the sharp bend and exiting to the arena again. I missed the shortcut, keeping pace with Erol and we flew over the finish line.

'Fourth lap. One more,' I thought shifting my eyes over to him. I realized then I couldn't lose him so easily. I missed the second shortcut purposely and we headed for the tunnel.

Knowing my pace next to him wasn't enough I missed the boost, staying next to him. I heard a growl and looked up at the sink hole, my green eyes narrowing. Erol moved over quickly to hit me and I slowed, him flying right in front of me and into the wall.

I smirked and shifted forwards, going through the center of the platform and turned the corner. I looked down at my map reading that Erol was now in third. I just placed myself in first.

Even so it was way too early to cheer. I had one whole lap to go.

Exiting the tunnel I now took the shortcut. Coming out left into the crowed arena and shifting right into the next shortcut I flew over the finish line. The light on my Zoomer came on signaling last lap and I sat up.

I heard the racers approaching quickly when I came up the hill from the shortcut. I landed hard, sparks flying from the bottom before I flew into the tunnel, glancing over my shoulder at the other racers.

I looked up at the tunnel lights that reflected off of my goggles and shifted so I missed the sink hole before going center over the platform. Glancing down at the map I nearly screamed with something hit the back of my Zoomer sending me in spirals.

Attempting to gain control in a tight tunnel with many racers and still going forwards wasn't easy. When I did get straight again I was behind Erol causing me I go wide eyed.

"How the hell-!"

"You can't get rid of me that easily!" he cut in grinning behind his mask. I glared, both of us exiting the tunnel.

Only a few more yards and he'd be in first place!

I shook my head, thinking before I quickly shifted remembering. I let my Zoomer nearly touch him, hearing the crowd screaming as we approached the finish line. It was at the last moment that I pushed off with my foot from his Zoomer and used the curve of the wall to cut him off, slamming forwards and spinning through the finish line.

"Hell yeah!" I yelled coming to a stop. I pulled my goggles on my head, clapping as the crowd irrupted into loud cheers.

I knew I could beat him. I knew I could win the race! It was just too bad I didn't kill Erol.

I stood from my Zoomer, waving my hand some at the people who cheered and looked up at the Eco that floated down at me. That wasn't what I smirked for. Snatching the hovering access key from the air I nodded.

"Just keeps getting better," I mumbled chuckling.

"A brave man of the people. What's better is it's a female! And who exactly is this worthy opponent?" I shifted my weight at the voice behind me, my hand falling on my hip, "In my world good worriers are either bought..or broken! So which is it going to be…?"

I smirked darkly, turning to Baron Praxis and my snake like eyes locked with his.

"Surprise." I watched him glare leaning forwards.

"What?" I folded my arms, one hand motioning him towards me slowly.

"Just a little closer…we need to talk," I said narrowing my eyes.

Baron nearly shook with rage and that made my satisfaction to all of this better. I rose a brow and he slammed his fist on the large hover platform he was on.

"Foolish girl! Don't you get it! It's over, Kida, for you and your precious Dark Eco boyfriend!"

I stared at him annoyed and he shook his head glaring, "All the heroes died long ago. Only survival remains. By whatever means!"

I shook my head, pointing up at him.

"You're a selfish ass, Praxis, and you'll pay for what you did to me, Jak, and the entire city!" I shouted glaring.

Baron merely grinned, "This city is mine! These lives are mine! This war…is mine! And in war people die!"

I clenched my gloved fists tightly, feeling anger build in me as my eyes dilated more. Praxis grinned and suddenly the KG behind him pointed their guns at me.

"Kill her."

"I will win!" Recognizing the voice I went to move before one of the KG looked up and pointed.

"Look out!"

I turned quickly and didn't have time for much else as I dove out of the way, Erol nearly running me over. Suddenly his Zoomer collided with the month supply of eco and it was all bad.

I covered my head quickly, shutting my eyes before sitting up seeing Erol's mask bounce away. I stared wide eyed at what I had just witnessed. He wanted so badly to kill me he killed himself.

"After her!" I shifted my attention to Baron who pointed down at me and shook my head getting up.

"Gotta gooo," I drawled running. I sprinted quickly to the exit, shoving the access pass to Baron's palace in my pocket.

I heard KG behind me and pulled on my goggles. I didn't have time or energy to fight them.

Whipping out my communicator I threw it, still running. The orange screen flashed before Jak came up.

"Kida! I saw your race! Where are you?" he demanded. I drew my gun and planted my feet, spinning and shooting the KG around me.

"I'm just outside of the arena. I'm headed towards Baron's palace! Meet me there as fast as possible, Jak!"

I didn't have time to hear his answer as I ran again, stealing a Zoomer and then heading all the way across town to Baron's palace.

"Suspect heading into sector six! We need backup!"

I rolled my eyes dramatically, hoping Jak would get there before me.

Pulling up to the large entrance door to the palace I got off of my Zoomer, pushing past people, and saw the blonde up ahead. Daxter blinked seeing me and waved.

"Took you-!"

"No time let's go!" I cut in with a singsong voice.

I grasped Jak's hand, holding up my pass before our access was granted and just as fast as they opened and went through the slammed shut and locked behind us.

Now that we were inside the palace I breathed heavily, healing over with my hands on my knees and pulled my goggles around my neck.

"My god…that took…forever," I huffed. Dax smirked, landing in front of me and crossing his arms.

"Niiiiice racing, Ki. Saw all those moves ya did." I stood correctly, shrugging some and glancing to the side.

"Well ya know…had to win somehow," I claimed smiling. Jak stepped next to me and nodded, waving his hand some.

"I've never seen you race like that before. It was pretty thrilling seeing you beat Erol," he said chuckling. I rolled my eyes looking over at him and then walked forwards some.

"Doesn't matter now. Erol's dead," I stated. I felt something in me just get lighter as I mentally cheered. The death of someone like that was so great to me I didn't know how happy I could get.

And I hated myself for it.

Daxter landed on my shoulder and Jak shook his head standing next to me.

"He deserved what was coming to him Kida." I looked over at Jak with a soft frown and he nodded seriously, "In the end he really killed himself. Purposely or not. He got the easy way out."

For once I smiled at Jak and nodded truthfully, "I know."

Daxter smiled at me from my shoulder and Jak sighed softly before we walked on. I looked around and then glanced down at the elevator grate.

Soon it jolted before shooting up. I stumbled some, Jak grasping my arm and Daxter jumped onto the blondes shoulder. It stopped abruptly and I blinked, shaking my swirly head.

"Little warning next time…"

I heard Jak laugh amused and I smacked him in the arm before following him down the hall. I had to admit that Barons palace was big. Really big. It was indeed ridiculous just as Ashlin explained it to be.

I sighed softly, wondering where that girl was. She was after all my friend and the last time I had even seen her was before I got kidnapped. I frowned, walking through the huge double doors with Jak into the blue main throne room to the palace.

Huge support beams ran down each side with blue lights making the room be brighter than it needed to be. We walked down the red carpet that lead up the steps to the chair and I looked up.

Sure enough I saw that was the window the three of us sat on to spy on Praxis and Erol before when we saw the Metal Head leader. I frowned before hearing fast footsteps behind us.

"I shouldn't have trusted you!"

Turning quickly we saw Ashlin and I blinked as she drew her gun on us. Jak frowned shifting in place.

"Back where we started huh?" he asked shaking his head. Ashlin walked over and pointed his gun to his forehead.

"Don't play games with me," she spat. I growled pulling out a replica of her gun and pointed it to her forehead.

This was just like the first time we met. Only difference was she was now my friend. I shook my head confused, one hand holding the gun steady while the other stayed by my side.

"Ashlin, what are you doing?" I questioned quickly.

"All along you've been trying to undermine our war in the Metal Heads. Who's side are you on!" she snapped. I shook my head as if she were crazy.

"Listen, Ashlin. You're father's planning something terrible. And if-!" Ashlin put her gun under Jak's chin glaring her dark green eyes.

"My father can stop this war once and for all!" I shook my head, clenching my teeth and grasping my gun more.

"If he cracks open the precursor stone the explosion will kill all of us. Don't you get it?" I shouted staring at her desperately.

Ashlin stared at Jak in shock hearing my words and he gun fell. Daxter nodded on the floor beside Jak.

"That's right. Not so hard huh? Even I can figure this one out!" Ashlin took a step back, looking down the digging hole that clearly now had where the precursor stone was.

Jak turned to walk away and I dropped my guard, shifting. Suddenly her gun was pointed to me and I did the same.

"Don't you move," she said lowly, narrowing her eyes at both of us. I stared at her annoyed but watched as she pulled out her communicator, holding it to her mouth.

"Vin, come in."

"What what! I've got my hands full here ya know!"

Ashlin rolled her eyes but her gun stayed pointed to me, Jak standing beside me protectively though the red haired girl and I were in the same stance.

"You know all about the Precursor Stone Myth right?" she asked nodding. Vin stuttered some but spoke proudly.

"Sure! I did my Econetic Energy Doctor on Praetorian Theoretical Physics. Why?"

I stared at the communicator dully when Vin said all of that and glanced over at Jak and Daxter who were staring at each other strangely.

It was obvious at that moment none of us were as smart as Vin for we had no idea what he had just said. Ashlin shook her head and spoke easily.

"What would happen if the Precursor Stone were to say be-" she shrugged offhandedly before looking at us with a glare, "-violently cracked open?"

"Great. As if I didn't have enough to keep me awake at night you give me one more thing to dread. Thank you very much."

As Vin began to speak more about the odds of someone actually getting the stone to break it open, Ashlin slowly circled us. I kept my gun on her, waiting for Vin to confirm our thoughts on the situation and saw in Ashlin's eyes she just didn't want to believe it.

It seemed that this one thing was the only thing that actually kept her tied to her father. In a way..it made me very sad.

Suddenly Vin's voice rang through, "That would theoretically destroy everything!"

Ashlin went wide eyed and looked at the communicator in her hand.

"Everything?"

"All things! Every single thing! Now if you don't mind..I'm gonna go throw up. Bye-bye."

Ashlin shook her head slowly, moving her gun from my range and turned away back towards the digging hole in the ground. Jak frowned shaking his head and looked at her.

"Trust me, Ashlin. We have to stop him," he said seriously. I nodded in agreement, dropping my gun and put it back in its holster no longer seeing a real threat.

Ashlin stood there silently and I frowned sadly, shaking my head.

"I know what you're thinking, Ashlin…but it's the only way," I spoke softly. I hurt for my friend even if she denied the fact she was hurt at all.

Ashlin looked over at me and stared pained, "I heard what they did to you, Kida. I'm sorry I wasn't there to help."

I shook my head smiling some, a hand on my waist while shifting my weight, "I'm stronger now because of it…Just a little eye change and my hair grew. No biggy."

She smiled at me and put her gun away, walking forwards.

"I'll try to find out more. But right now, my father is meeting Krew at a secret weapons factory near the dig," she said nodding. I frowned folding my arms as she stopped standing in front of us.

"I've been there." Ashlin nodded and put her communicator in my hand causing me to blink at her.

"Here. That's my top level security pass. It'll get into the factory but it won't get you back out."

I looked at the KG marked access pass and she put a hand on her hip, nodding her head towards the door across from us.

"Go through that doorway and head towards the other end of the palace. That'll be your exit."

I looked at Ashlin and she frowned at me, "When I find out anything else I'll contact you as soon as possible."

I put the access pass in my back pocket and nodded turning back to her, my black bangs falling in my face some as I stared at her.

"Be careful Ashlin. The Metal Heads are acting up and even the KG are turning on each other. You don't know what you'll father will do next," I warned seriously.

She nodded, "You be careful too." Glancing at Jak and then back at me Ashlin walked around us easily and headed for the double doors, "We never had this conversation."

I told you the race wasn't as good as you guys thought. I mean I can't really do much with a damn hover car/Zoomer thing..race thing..yeah..

Welll we got super far in a short amount of time I'm towards the end for this one. Events are going fast and the truth is unraveling. Bet you guy wish I would have updated like this sooner huh? 8D *shot* The next one shall be out soon! Review and I'll keep working;)

Bye-bye!