Theme Number: 7
Title: Secret
Rating: K
Characters involved: Damas, Ashelin, brief mentions of Jak and the Baron
Pairings involved: None were implied when I wrote this. You may bring what you want to it.
Warnings: None.
Things you need to know: Set very far before Jak II right up until the beginning of Jak 3.

The city--his people--would find a way to survive.

But Ashelin was barely five.

Her father--a dangerous traitor.

The Wasteland--no place for children.

"Lord Damas?"

"I want you to keep this hidden with you Ashelin."

Curious green eyes and tiny hands traced Precursor metal.

"It's a beacon. If you're not safe here, for any reason. Press this. I'll find you. Understand?"

An obedient nod. "Are you leaving?"

Another somber nod. "Don't forget. Keep it secret. Promise."

"Yessir!"

Brave girl.

Twenty years passed.

Damas would have answers. And for this boy's sake, they'd better include 'Ashelin is alive'.