Do you even see me?

Would you care if I was screaming, bleeding?

Why can't you see this aching within me?

I've loved you forever it seems and all you are to me is a haunting memory. What I would give to have one more moment, a single night to see your eyes..

I love you with everything that I am, and all I am to you is a child. An innocent vision that has faded into a ribbon of silence.

Would you remember me if I was standing there..? Right in front of you?

I find myself calling out your name, when the world weeps of dreams..

You are the constant nightmare that continues to sting. It's been over five long years and I still can't sleep, for the vision of your eyes haunts me..

When will I be able to dream?

You are the angel in my darkest night, a guide to take me back to light.. You've taken over me..


Moonlight fell in waves through a window of broken glass. Dancing along walls that time had forgot. Tears stained her pale face as she held her knee's close to her chest. The screams still fresh in her mind.. Echoing through her thoughts like a plague invading a host. Another sleepless night in an abandoned house, away from anything pure.

She was sixteen when she watched him leave.. In silence her heart screamed out to him, begging for him to stay.. Yet, within her silent torment she knew.. That one day he'd come back..

....Or would he?...

Wind swept along the building causing the torn curtains to sway. Jack looked up briefly to watch as a shadow drifted across the empty room. A chill snaked through her spine telling her something wasn't right. The air had changed, a strange scent filling her nose.

"Hello?" She asked in a soft voice.

...Nothing... Only the sound of a howling wind trying desperately to claw its way through the cracked glass.

Sliding off the lopsided bed, her large eyes scanned through the darkness as she stood.

"Great Jack, lose your mind why don't you?" She growled bitterly as she moved towards the window.

A cold sliver ripped through her skin in a wave of Goosebumps.. God how she hated this fucking planet! No where near New Mecca sadly, thou she wished it was closer. Then maybe she could spend some time with Imam... Damn she was lonely.. The only person in her life that DIDN'T abandon her.

"Fucking planet." Her words filled with sorrow as she watched the moon dip into the sky.

Squeak..

Jack turned quickly at the sound that drifted into the empty room. Beads of sweat slowly formed over her full lips.

"What the fuck..?" She thought aloud trying to keep her heart from leaping out of her chest.

Something was hiding within the shadows.. She could feel its presence like a lost soul hovering over an old grave. Jack knew at that moment, that she was being hunted..

What scared her the most was not her sudden fear washing over her. But the simple fact that she, WAS afraid... Now Jack really wished Riddick was with her..


Good ole Jack.. Fuck what was I thinking? Just leavin' that poor kid. Her eyes stung me as I turned away.

"Get a grip Riddick! There's nothing human left inside you." I growled to myself trying to get her face out my head. "You'd end up Ghostin' her before too long, so suck it the fuck up and keep going. You don't need a Kid clinging to you, do you?"

I wanted to go back... I hate to admit it but I did. Damn humanity sneaking up on me. I'm not going soft, hell I was going to leave her and that holy man to rot on that fuckin' planet.

Fry went back, I just followed. I had to hand it to her, that tiny blonde had some spunk. Imagine my surprise when she came back.. For me.. STUPID! She should have left, I would have. But no, she had to grow some balls and try to save me.. Fuckin' stupid..

She gave her life for me.. Not for me DAMN IT! Not for me...

I don't think I recovered after that little stunt..

Women, they sure know how to stir things up.

So for some reason I got soft towards the kid. That little shit saw me as some kind of hero. Hero? HA! Twisted if you ask me.. But she got to me.

Jack was a cute kid, shaving her head and wearing mimic made goggles to seem more male. Her eyes gave her away.. So much compassion and understanding staring back at me. She'd be fuckin' beautiful as an adult.

Curiosity getting' the better of me again.. Why was she haunting me? She was what, maybe sixteen when I left? Maybe I should go find her, I'm pretty sure the Holy Man would know where to look. I doubt she's with him, if she's anything like me, she'll be somewhere dark.

Yea.. I think it's time I paid her a little visit...


He shifted his weight on his heels as he glided across the room. It was the first time in over five years that he'd seen her. He nearly tripped over himself when he saw her in the moonlight..

'Beautiful..' Was the only thought in his dark mind.

'Damn Jack... What you been eatin' kid? I don't remember you havin' curves like that.'

He listened to the sound of her voice as it danced through the darkness.. Sweet and soft. He'd really have to keep himself in check if he wanted this to be just right.

She stood before the window, an oversized black shirt covering most of her naked flesh. The shirt looked a lot like the one he'd usually wear.

A smirk danced at the corners of his mouth, ' She's got good taste.'

He inched closer, his footsteps silent in the deep shadows of the old room. His heart pounding steadily as he stood a mere five feet to her left. A faint scent drifted through the cold air and found its way to his nose. Catching a familiar fragrance he tilted his head at her.

'Oh Jack.. I won't hurt you..' His heart softened for a moment as he gazed at this broken angel.

'Ok Riddick... Don't fuck this up. Take it real slow, we don't need her to flip out and turn shiv happy.'

He took a deep breath and stepped forward, suddenly consumed in a soft lunar glow. He kept silent, waiting for her response..

She turned to her left, her eyes widening at the very sight of her heart ache..

"Riddick?" She stammered taking an unsteady step back.

"Hey babe.."

His deep sultry voice echoed in her ears as she stared at him. 'Is he really standing there? Or am I dreaming?' The thought danced in her head as she watched him take another step towards her.

"Don't I get a hug?" He asked as a charming smile melted into his fierce features.

Closing her eyes she felt her heart leap into her throat.. The world seemed to vanish all around as she opened her eyes once more and found him... Still there..

"You're really here.." Jack murmured nearly breathless, the sting in her eyes threatening to overwhelm her with waves of tears.

He watched the play of emotions in her eyes as a shaking hand reached out and caressed his face. Smooth delicate skin pressed gently along his cheek as she touched him. He relished the feel of her hand, the way the blood swept through the veins, her pulse fast and erratic.

Before he could respond she was wrapped around him. Her strong embrace catching him off guard as she sobbed into his chest.

"Easy Kid, it's ok." He purred in a soft voice, his arms slowly reaching around her small frame and pulling her close. Her body trembled and shook as endless tears soaked his shirt.

"You have no idea how long I've waited for this." She choked trying to catch her breath, her face tilting up to look at him. "I almost gave up.."

The infamous Riddick grin melted across his face, "I'm here now, and I ain't goin' anywhere." His hand slid gracefully to her cheek, wiping away the salty tears.