Dream Memories
The first thing he became aware of was his scent. The scent of a warrior, a leader, a brave man. Someone to trust. That was the very first thing he ever became aware of...and the one thing he would never forget.
As his eyes opened, he caught sight of a face. Square jawed, finely chiseled, with grey eyes, a flat nose, and long, sharply pointed ears. He was saying something, but it wasn't clear.
Something rose up behind the figure, a creature of metal and flesh and glowing crystal. Screaming in fear, the energy erupted from his horn, and a wall of light rose between the creature and the one standing over him.
The warrior turned as the creature of metal and flesh and crystal slammed against the wall of light. With quick movements, the creature was dispatched. The figure lifted him into his arms, speaking softly. The world swam before his gaze.
A small figure, similar to the man who held him, stared up at him. Thoughts and memories swirled as the world was shrouded in dream fog. This was brother. The man who held him was Father. He didn't know why Father called brother Mar, when he knew he was Jak.
And then Father named him. Ar-Mar, who Shines. A name and a title.
Father's voice spoke clearly in his ears. "Rest well, young warriors." He was speaking to both of them. "Take care of each other, and grow strong together. This world will need your strength..."
The world swirled again in dream fog. Ar-Mar stood with Mar/Jak and their dog, staring up as Father fought a losing battle, and was eventually seized and dragged away. The last thing he did before he vanished was to look at them and mouth a word.
Run.
Mar/Jak was frozen, unable to act. But something inside Ar-Mar knew how to respond to an order. Grabbing Mar/Jak, he slung him over his back and ran for all he was worth. Mar/Jak clung to him, arms around his neck, as their dog raced along behind. Ar-Mar leapt out a window and down. Catching hold of a passing flying machine, he was able to slow enough that they landed safely on rooftops below, their dog behind him. He ran as fast as he could, across the rooftops until they were low enough to leap to the streets below.
Not looking where he was going, he slammed into a green skinned being, who quickly took the three of them into the shadows. "Hide," he instructed firmly.
As any sign of pursuit faded, the figure smiled down at them. "Don't worry...I'll take care of you."
The dream fog swirled again. Ar-Mar stared up at a larger version of himself, who stared down at him in startled recognition. Beside him was a figure that looked like Father but wasn't.
Dream fog swirled, and a massive creature of metal flesh and crystal fell to the new figures, and a glowing crystal opened at Mar/Jak's touch, releasing a spirit.
Another swirl of fog, and Ar-Mar sat in a strange machine, Mar/Jak beside him, the green figure holding them both. "Don't worry," he told them both again. "I'll take care of you. That's a promise."
Ar-Mar stared into the gateway before them, the light within it shining so brightly...
Shining...
Shining...
"Shining, it's time to wake up," Samos said firmly, shaking the young unicorn awake.
Shining Armor groaned as he sat up, his eyes opening as he took in his caretaker's form. Round body, wrinkled face, thin limbs, high platform wooden shoes, a wooden staff, a long white beard and mustache, unusually shaped glasses, and a log held fast to his head by the last of his white hair. This was Samos, the sage of Green Eco. "Samos..."
"What's kept you asleep?" Samos demanded gruffly. "You're almost always up before Jak."
Shining Armor shook his head. "I...had the dream again," Shining Armor replied. "I...I was in that other place...the man...the monsters...the other unicorn..."
Samos looked over the small figure before him, from the white coat and horn to the mane and tail of stripes in various shades of blue, the pale blue eyes looking up at him in concern. "Shining, you need to stop thinking about it," Samos said firmly. "Sometimes a dream is just a dream."
"But Samos," Shining countered, "you're the one who told me that a dream could be the window to the truth! What truth is my dream trying to tell me?" He got to his hooves and started pacing, the blue shield emblazoned on both sides of his flank glittering in the light, the purple star in the center seeming to fade in and out on occasion, with the three stars above the shield glittering in the light. "Who was that man I keep seeing? What was that creature? Where was that city? And how did I get there? I mean, I'm a freaking unicorn! There's never been one here before in any records, or even mention of the name! Where do I come from? What am-"
"Shining Armor!" Samos snapped, causing the young colt to wilt in on himself slightly. Sighing and shaking his head, Samos rested one hand on the pony's head, just behind his horn. "Shining Armor, you're only five years old. Deciphering dreams is something even sages like myself have difficulty with. You don't have the knowledge or experience to understand whatever your dream might be telling you." He gently stroked his ward's neck. "If the message of the dream is important, it will continue until you are able to decipher its meaning. In the meantime, you are a child. Now is the time to do childish things, like run around and play." He smiled reassuringly. "I understand your brother and your young friend, that Daxter fellow, have discovered something 'awesome'. Perhaps you should join them, just to make sure none of you get hurt."
Shining Armor chuckled. "Alright, Samos. I guess...I'll figure the dream out another time." Racing out of the small house, he called out, "Jak! Daxter! Wait for me!"
Samos sighed as he sat back, little Keira - his infant daughter - stirring restlessly in her crib. "Not yet, Shining," he whispered. "Not yet...it's much too soon. You're not ready. Time enough to learn those secrets when you're older...much older." He gently rocked the crib. "Time enough for heroes and monsters when you're old enough to understand...leave the mysteries till then...and enjoy life." He frowned as troubling memories rose to his mind. "When those mysteries are answered, there will be little enough joy as is..."
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YESSSS!! Jak and Daxter cross, dude you rock!
Sweet.
I have no idea about any of the characters, so I'm looking forward to reading these adventures.
Hmm, interesting. Ooh....eh, I'll save that for later.
Huh, this is going to be interesting. I wonder if a (former/future/whatever the timey-wimey stuff says) Guard Captain can bring strategy into play with this hothead and coward combo.
http://www.screwattack.com/news/who-would-win-jak-daxter-vs-ratchet-clank
I kind of wonder how throwing in the two siblings would affect this match-up.
Before I read, is Jak still mute for Precursor?
6425507
He was mute in that game?
Either way, no he won't be. There will be a lot of back and forth talk between Shining, Jak, and Daxter as the story progresses.
6425511 Yes he was mute. Daxter even made a crack about it in Renegade.
Near the start he said, "Maybe the kid's mute. You know, like you used to be."
6425384 Unfortunately, that article is a bit outdated, at least in the realms of Ratchet & Clank.
I'm guessing that this takes place during the events of the first Jak and Daxter. Will the Lost Frontier be counted?
6425511
Yeah, Jak never really talked until Jak 2, so a lot of people thought he was mute. Kinda like a lot of video game characters (*cough cough* Link *cough* any Pokemon protagonist *cough* countless others *cough*)
Also, a personal question - how would you feel if someone else wrote a story like this? Would that be okay with you?
6425579
It's starting pre-Precursor Legacy. It will go through Jak 3 at least. Don't know if I'll include anything beyond that. I'll decide it as it goes.
6425607
I'd be overjoyed and want a link when it was published.
6425613
Awesome.
Now, to decide on who to use and where to send them...
6425624
Your name's in the description.
6425658
Multiple chapters of child-like shenanigans.
Wow, starting this one out quickly, huh? Shining's already questioning his past.
6425534 True, but it still gives a general idea. I haven't played Ratchet and Clank, myself.
6426019 I would highly recommend the series as a whole. A Crack in Time was the best fun I've ever had with my PS3.
Never played this series, going in blind. But so far, looks awesome!
Oh great. Now I have to drag out the PS2 and actually get past the beginning
Good chapter though.
6426131 Me too.
I never played Jak and Daxter... Oh well *grabs popcorn*
Loved all the games looking forward to the outcomes.
Also, are you going to use the secret achievement that links precursor and renegade?
6428085
The what?
Hey, Jak and Daxter, Awesome!
one question though, Shining? nothing against the guy, but I thought Big Mac would have been more appropriate, especially for the first game, as Mac doesn't talk much and Jak doesn't talk at all... But then again, that means that all the dialogue would be on Daxter, and if you wanted that, then you might as well just play the game
Never the less, looking forward to this, although lacking the femine cuteness of the others, he will probably have to rely on more reason or baddassersy to resolve his conflicts, and interesting change from the other stories.
Wait a minute...
Ar-Mar, who Shines...
Ar-Mar Shines...
Shines Ar-Mar...
Shining Armour
6428089 shot in the dark, but I think he means the Precursor Door at the Citadel that holds you-know-what.... right
6428085 ?
Clever.
Real Clever.
And I can tell that you HAVE played these games.
Um, you're not gonna include Daxter or the racing one at all, are you?
The first one I named would be fine, but the racing one kinda doesn't fit in my head canon.
That, and I've never played that one. Nor Daxter TBH; course, for the latter, I need a PSP and a copy of the game, as Sony sucks at providing ports for their handheld versions.
so are all your displaced? ponies going to come together somehow?
6431201
There is a plan to make a crossover of my crossovers, yes.
6430178
A very interesting intro. Mystifying
The moment I saw this, I LITERALLY squeed.
His sister raised by Ratchet. Him essentially brothers with Jak.
ERMEHGERD THE MY LITTLE PWNY RAMIFICATIONS ARE ALL OVER THE PLACE.
6431206 There are no words to describe how excited I am about this proclamation.
6428089 The thing that happens at the end of the first game if you collect every single power cell.
Okay, a thought has occurred to me. In Jak 3, Damos didn't recognize Jak, which was understandable given the dark eco injection and Jak growing up. But this chapter makes it clear that Damos knows Shining Armor and that Shining has dreams of Damos. When Jak 3 comes around, they should easily recognize each other.
6431206 When worlds collide...
I'd been waiting for this fic to arrive for a while, and then I discover it had been posted weeks ago. For some reason I thought I was already following you. Turns out I wasn't, but that's been fixed now.
Onward!
ok having played through the primary trilogy of this game i am looking forward to seeing how you screw with the plotline and events in the game
6430739
I presume that Daxter would be just Daxter and Armor (some good mileage there), while Jak X would be kept to only the important cut scenes (two chapters, maybe three).
YES!!! SO MUCH YES!!! IS it safe to assume that you will do sly cooper (considering you've done R&C and Jak and Daxter)? and if so, who will you put there? with Twilight in R&C and Shining in J&D.......
Confusing intro. Hero derp.
Wait, so Keira is five years younger than Shining and Jak? I never really picked up on that...
7056113
One of many plotholes from the original series.
Nice story so far, I haven't read this before and when I saw this I was half expecting shining to start off as a human (what are Jak's race called?) and then have him become a unicorn by having him fall into the vat of dark eco with Daxter, but I guess having him start off like this adds an extra layer of mystery; I'll have to see how it all progresses
...I have a brief run-down of the series. Leeroy Jenkins? Or should I type Geronimo?