Ch. 2
Disclaimer: I own nothing of the characters in this story, other then the ones I made up.
Author Note – Here is a story that is Twilight/Riddick crossover. A.B.D. Means – After Breaking Dawn. This story will follow the story line of the twilight series. I hope you will enjoy this crossover because I had a few readers ask for this kind. Winks. As you all know, the first movie is Pitch Black, Dark Fury, Chronicles Of Riddick and finally Riddick. I will try to go by the movie theme. Winks. I hope you enjoy A Future Not Expected.
Notes:
Personal Thinking
"Eavesdropping from a distance"
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(Bella's Pov – Old Settlement – Hour and a Half Til Darkness)
We finally arrived to the settlement with an hour and a half to go before the sun went down. I couldn't help but fear that something bad was going to happen. Shaking off the bad feeling, I walked over and picked up each cell of the sled that Riddick left as soon as we arrived.
"I'll help you with these." I told Fry seeing her look at me with an odd look. "I did spend some time looking at the ship when they first arrived."
"Why didn't you leave?" Fry asked as we headed towards the skiff. "I'm sure they told you how to fly it."
I nodded as I felt eyes on me. "They did but I don't have anyone." I gave her a sad smile. "My daughter and best friend were killed during the virus outbreak and so was most of my family."
"The one that Imam spoke with..." Fry trailed off as we headed into the ship. "Do you know him?"
"I only knew of one vampire, I knew personally, that went off world and didn't turn to dust because they would rather starve themselves instead of feed from the Raptors." I told her honestly as I sat the cells down. "His name was Jasper Whitlock the last time I spoke with him but..." I shook my head. "He may already be dead. The only thing that can kill us is being set on fire."
Johns walked around the corner with a smirk on his face, his hands shaking. "That's good to know."
"You wont live to tell anyone if you keep shaking like that in this heat." I sneered as I turned back to Fry. "Do you need any help?"
"No." She told me with a frown. "Do you need anything Johns?" fry asked him as I pushed my way past him.
I couldn't help but hold my breathe because he stuck like he was detoxing. The smell of his drug was coming off him rather strong which meant he took a lot. I couldn't place the smell because I hadn't smelled the drug in a long time but I would know if I saw a vile. Mentally shaking my head, I pulled my goggles up and sat them on my forehead. Deciding that if I was getting off planet, I needed to get some things I still had from my human days. They weren't much but they were all I had. I moved quickly and quietly through the small 'alleys' between the buildings. I could faintly smell Riddick around somewhere but I didn't really care until I stopped in front of the building I usually slept in only to find the door ajar.
I had my dagger out in an instant. It was a lot easier to fight with in a small space, then my sword. I inched forward and pushed the door open only for a tanned hand to reach out and grab me, pulling me inside. I had my dagger pressed against Riddick's neck as his own curved blade pressed into my own neck. His left hand had mine as his right held the home made shiv against my neck. My dagger had caused him to bleed, making the scent of his blood thicker in the air the longer we stood there. As we stood there, however, I could feel the tension rising in the air as I stared into his silver eyes. I could see he was a little shocked by what happened but there was something else in those odd eyes.
"Few people cause me to bleed and live to tell the tale." His deep voice rumbled through the tension and silence.
"Oops." I whispered as I withdrew my dagger from his throat. "Why are you here?" I pulled away from him, ignoring the blood that also trickled down my throat.
Riddick shrugged as he placed his shiv back in his pants. "Followed your scent here." His silver eyes looked around until they landed on a picture that was mine. "Seen the 'boy' and kids."
"That boy was over 100 years old." I told him as I walked over and picked up the only picture of the four of us. "And was my mate." Edward, Jacob, Renesmee and myself.
"What happened to 'im?" Riddick questioned as I grabbed a small leather bag, sliding the picture along with a few other things into it.
"They all died from the illness." I whispered as I picked up the necklace that Aro had given me, placing it into my bag along with a set of clothes and my sewing items. "Not many vampires lived through the virus."
Riddick snorted as I felt him move. "You did." His voice was right behind me.
"Only because I could adapt." I said through gritted teeth. "Now, I believe the suns wont be up much longer." I turned to see him a foot from me. "We need to head back to get the other cells."
Riddick shook his head. "Johns wont allow it." His silver eyes shone with an odd understanding. "Ya see, he's a merc and only wants the payday on my head."
"Whether he likes it or not," I smirked my fangs showing. "I'm going because I wont allow any more people die on this world." I pushed pass him only to be stopped.
"You wont be able to save 'em all." Riddick's voice was right in my ear.
I shivered remembering Jasper's own words. "I know." I told him as I jerked my arm out of his grasp and headed outside. "But I can try."
(Settlement, Old Earth – Hour Left Til Darkness)
As soon as Bella was near the others, she pulled her goggles back over her eyes and slung her bag over her shoulder. She could feel Riddick's eyes on her but it was Johns, who was puking his guts up that caught her attention. Bella eyed that someone had gotten the water well working and the water was running freely. She walked over grabbed a cup and filled it. Once it was halfway full, she headed over and held it out to Johns.
"You'll die in this heat if you don't drink." Her eyes were pitch black behind her goggles but there was no way for anyone to see it.
"Go the f-fuck..." Johns retched again holding his stomach. "Away!" He swung wildly, hitting her hand that held the cup, which sent it flying up in the air and the water landed directly on Bella, soaking her black tank top.
"Nice move, jackass." She hissed as she turned around and walked away. "See if I help you when darkness falls." Bella murmured under her voice as she headed over to where she could smell the woman, Shazza. "In fact, you'll be the first on my meal list." She smirked as she finally found the said woman up underneath the solar cat.
Shazza had heard someone coming but didn't know just who it was. "Fry? Is that you?" She waited a few minutes but the voice that called out wasn't the one she expected.
"No, it's Bella." Shazza was shocked the 'vampire' had come over this way. "Do you need any help?" The tinkling in her tone told the woman that Bella was playing around with her. Joking.
"Um..." Shazza looked to the part she needed to get to but couldn't because of the very tight squeeze. "Can you lift this side? I need to get to a..." Just then the side of the sand cat rose up with a single hand holding it. "Um... thanks." Shazza whispered blinking a few times as she started to work on it. "It will only take a few seconds." Bella was yawned as she rolled her eyes seeing Johns look over at her and freeze.
She just smirked. "It's no problem." Bella told the woman as she kept her eyes locked on Johns, who seemed to shiver under her gaze, then hurried away. "Do you think this thing is fixable?"
"She just needs a little love." Shazza chuckled softly as she remembered what Zeke would say. "My husband would tell me that."
"Oh?" Bella smiled thinking of Edward. "Did you have any children?"
Shazza stopped for a moment. "I don't know if you know, but not many people can have children." She moved out from underneath the solar cat. "You can lower it down, I need to clean this part out." Shazza moved over to her make shift table. "Some species have repopulated so much that the females are unable to get pregnant."
"That's rather sad." Bella frowned as she caught the glint of goggles out of the corner of her eye.
"Yeah, but in a way I'm glad." Shazza said as she cleaned the part she needed. "Do, er, did you have any kids?" She glanced over to the female vampire.
Bella smiled sadly as she leaned against the makeshift table with a sad smile. "Yes, a little girl." She could still remember the look on Renesmee's face when she first saw her all those years ago. "I named her after my mother and my husbands' mother."
"Oh?" Shazza said with a smile. "What was her name?"
"Renesmee." Bella chuckled seeing Shazza stare at her. "We thought she was one of a kind when I had her." She shook her head remembering Jake's nickname for her. "My best friend and her mate, called her Nessie."
"Was that not the lochness monster on Earth?" Imam asked as he walked over to them.
"That creature was mythical." Bella told him with a smirk then smelled his worry in his scent. "What's the problem?"
Imam looked around and sighed. "Have either of you seen the little one? Ali?"
"No, I haven't Imam." Shazza frowned as she saw the older two with Jack. "He's probably ran off some where." She smirked as she looked to Bella only to find the woman gone. "Well, um, I think Bella may have went to find him."
Imam turned to see that Bella was indeed gone. "Allah, I hope Ali is alright."
Just then a young boys' scream echoed through out the air as the sound of a building being torn apart followed. Imam's eyes grew wide as him and Shazza hurried to see where the sound came from. Johns was already at the door, holding it close for a moment. Fry, Paris and the boys were standing off to the side as the screaming from inside stopped. It was only when a knock came to the door Johns' was holding did he allow it to be opened. Bella was covered in blue blood as she carried a wounded boy in her back. Her sword was in her right hand also dripping with the blue liquid. Her bright blue eyes met Imam.
"He's badly hurt." Bella whispered as she knelt down, helping the boy down. "A broken leg." She turned to Johns. "I should kill you." She hissed causing Johns to point the gun at her.
"What's going on?" Fry asked as she stepped between them, pushing Johns gun out of the way.
Johns narrowed his eyes at Bella daring her to tell them what happened. Bella just smirked as her fangs showed.
"Nothing you need to worry about." Bella's eyes held untold pains she would deliver to the merc. "Just that Johnny boy needs to watch his back." She was on her feet in an instant, flicked her sword to rid it of the blood then sheathed it.
Without another word, Bella turned and walked away. All eyes were on her but there was only one pair that caused her entire body to shiver. As soon as she passed Riddick, he fell into step behind her. Bella ignored him as she headed towards the skiff to make sure it was running properly. They barely had an hour til darkness now and she didn't want to be on the ground when the darkness hit.
(Bella's Pov – 45 Minutes Later)
I was holding the sand cat up while Shazza finished putting the final piece on. There was a coldness in the air which told me that the sun's would be gone in the next few minutes. The feeling of eyes stayed with me as I stood there. It was only when Shazza crawled out from underneath the machine that I lowered it back down. She dusted off her clothes then her hands.
"It should work now." Shazza said as she climbed up in the seat. "Cross yer fingers." She smirked as she turned the ignition over.
The sand cat came to live with a purr. Shazza whooped in happiness but it was then a glint of rings came into my line of view. I whipped around to see Imam and his sons were also staring at the amazing view.
"We need to get back to the ship!" I yelled as I turned to see fry running towards me. "The darkness is fast approaching. The only safe place is the crashed ship."
Fry nodded as she turned to look for Johns. I knew where he was as I turned to find Jack. I spotted the 'boy' running towards the sand cat with wide eyes. I didn't waste any time as I grabbed 'him' and threw him onto the top. Jack was shocked but didn't say anything. I noticed Paris climbing up and only snorted because he was rather wimpy compared to some I knew. No doubt he would most likely be one of the first to be killed. I turned to see that Imam and the other boys climbing onto the sand cat but I still didn't see Riddick.
"Has anyone seen Riddick?" Jack asked standing to look around. "RIDDICK!?"
Paris snorted as he glared at the kid. "I say good riddance." Just then Riddick jumped from the top of the building into the sand cat. "T-Thought w-we lost y-you." He quickly sat down.
"Idiot." I hissed shaking my head. "Where are Fry and Johns?"
"Right here." Fry said yelling out as she rushed over and climbed up, Riddick helped her up then helped Johns.
I could see the anger between them because of the glares they were giving each other. "Go!" I told Shazza pushing the sand cat getting it going. "I'll be right there!"
I watched as the sand cat raced towards the down ship. I looked around only to see that there were a few lights that were still complete. Knowing it would help protect the ship, I hurried into one of the rooms and hit the switch to the back up generators. Hearing the electricity run through the wires, I ran outside seeing that the planet was getting darker a lot quicker then before. That right there caused me some worry because only when the darkness last the longest does the suns disappear the quickest.
Pulling my sword free from the sheath, I hurried after the sand cat and the others. I could hear the bigger ones screeching to get out which meant that soon the light would be gone completely. As I ran, I noticed that some of the long pillars started to crumble. The smaller ones would come flying out only to be burnt to a crisp because of the suns rays. It was then I could hear the others screaming for some of them to run. Just as I broke the crest of the hill, I saw the suns finally give way to darkness. I could hear the Raptors screech louder then they ever had and rushed towards the exits.
I then noticed that Shazza and Riddick were falling behind the others. It was Paris that yelled at them to get down. The creatures were going around me because they were I could kill them without a second thought. As soon as Riddick and Shazza dropped to the ground, I noticed that Shazza waited for the first group to go over but the second was on the way. I could hear their screeching trying to locate their next meal. Jack was screaming at her to stay down but she didn't seem to want to listen as I noticed her muscles tensed to run. In a flash, I was kneeling on top of her. I felt her shudder but still.
"If you want to live," I whispered loud enough for her to hear me. "Don't. Move." I narrowed my eyes as I watched the second group heading our way.
"But..." She whimpered under me but I growled causing her to still again.
I snarled louder as the second small group descended upon us. "I'll protect you but you cant move."
With that I jumped up off her and threw my mental shield around her body. Riddick seemed to know what to do thus I let him fend for himself. My blade was ready as they started to attack. I swung my blade around with precision because I had gotten use to using it. I could hear Jack yelling but I didn't pay any attention. My focus was on the damned creatures that were trying to take Shazza's life. When I felt a tug and my shield snapped, revealing a running Shazza. I turned around and gathered my gift in my hands and pushed it out as far as I could.
It hit her in the back but I turned my attention off my attackers and payed the price when one of the Raptors ripped my side open with its tail. It was then I heard Jack scream Shazza's name. Her blood filled the air telling me she was dead. I dropped to a knee, my blade digging into the ground as I leaned on it. It was then I saw feet beside me. Glancing up, I saw Riddick standing there. I knew that the Raptors were gone for the moment but would no doubt return for more 'food'.
"Can we get inside?" Paris' voice was shaky.
"Can you stand?" Riddick's gruff voice brought my attention back to him.
I grunted as I used my blade for a walking stick. As soon as I made my way inside, I leaned back against one of the crates that had fallen. I hissed when I ripped my shirt off to reveal the wound. I heard a few gasps as someone clicked the lights on. I noticed that Riddick and Johns were standing in the cargo door which only showed me the pillars crumbling as those that could fly took off into the air.
"Beautiful." Riddick whispered, his voice carrying to me.
"Shazza should have stayed down." Jack whimpered as 'he' rocked in 'his' place. "If she'd stay down she would have made it." I could tell 'he' was frightened about what would happen.
Fry went to 'his' side, kneeling beside the crying kid. "I'm sorry Jack." She whispered pulling the 'boy' into her arms. "Bella tried to save her and got inj...jured..." Fry's eyes grew wide as her head whipped around to me. "Are you alright? Maybe Imam or Johns could take a look at it."
"I'll be fine." I hissed as I sniffed the air. "As soon as I fed, I'll be fine." I gritted my teeth as I stood, holding the ripped part of my tank top on my wound.
"Um..." Fry's eyes grew wider, if that was possible.
I snorted as I flipped my sword around and sheathed it. "I'm going to hunt the Raptors that made their way into this place." I rolled my eyes as I darted into the darkness.
I needed to feed before I attacked one of the humans. Riddick mainly because I could still remember the taste of his blood on my lips. Just thinking of his taste, I shivered, coming to a stop. I could hear the sound of a wet pumping sound. It immediately told me that one of the larger Raptors had found a way into the container. I could feel my eyes grow darker as I darted in the direction of the Raptor.
As I grew close enough to spring at the creature, I was snatched out of the air by a pair of strong arms wrapping around my waist. I hissed, gaining the attention of my prey. The Raptor hissed back at me then took off deeper into the darkness. I growled and turned only to come face to face with Riddick. His silver eyes were in full view since he had his goggles up on his forehead. His nose flared which meant he was scenting me.
"I need you to let me go." I told him through gritted teeth. "If I don't, you will get hurt."
Riddick smirked as his silver eyes started to twinkle. "What'd ya doing?"
I glared at him and tried to get away yet since I was hurt, my strength dropped considerably. Of course, this man was like no other human I had smelled before. He may look human but I knew those eyes were natural. I saw his nose flare again but this time a frown marred his face.
"You're injured." It was more of a statement then a question.
"Yes," I snapped moving away from him and closing my eyes, my hand pushing against the skin I could feel slowly knitting itself back together. "Now, if you don't mind, I need to hunt then get back to the others. Those things wont stay out of this place for long." My eyes could see that Riddick stepped closer.
Suddenly I was hit with the most delicious scent I had ever smelled before. I instantly knew what it was when Riddick held his hand up. He had sliced his finger only to reveal a single drop of blood.
"If you need to feed," Riddick's voice echoed through my mind causing shivers going down my spine. "You can feed from me." His silver eyes darkened slightly.
"I cant." I whispered as I turned, I needed to get away from this man or I would either kill him or turn him and I didn't have time for a newborn at the moment.
I was suddenly thrusted up against a metal container, leaving a my size dent in the side, as Riddick's angry face was about an inch from mine.
"Ya need to darlin'." His nickname sent me flying back to a time when my family and I were happy.
"Never," I suddenly had Riddick pressed up against the contain behind him with my own dagger pressed against his throat. "Never call me darlin'. Only one man called me that and you are not him." I knew my eyes were black as my anger fueled my strength.
Riddick didn't say anything but just raised a brow. "Either you feed from me or you're gonna feed from one of them," He cocked his thumb in the direction of the others. "If you do, can it be either Johns or Paris? Johns is a pain in the ass and Paris will get the others killed."
To feed or not to feed... My mind was going ninety to nothing as I thought over things. Jasper was finally able to control his venom, why cant I? "Fine but you better be ready for when my venom enters your veins. I'll try to keep the pain to a minimal."
"Get on with it," Riddick growled as I felt his hands grip my hips.
I pulled my dagger off his neck and wrapped my hand around the back of his neck tilting it to where I could get a good position. Riddick seemed to tremble as I lowered my face to his neck. It was then a spicy scent hit my nose as I felt him shift as he pressed against me harder. Riddick seemed to be aroused by my display of prowess. I smirked as I lurched forward and latch my teeth into his shoulder where it met his neck.
Riddick didn't scream or cry out but I did hear him gasp as his hands gripped my hips rather hard. If I had been 'human', I have no doubt I would have bruises. As soon as his blood touched my taste buds, I was pulled into a different time and place. I felt my world tilt as I heard Riddick call my name. Then darkness stole my vision as I felt myself being carried away.
(Dream World)
Bella gasped as she shot to her feet. Her eyes instantly took in everything as her mind supplied her with the fact she was no longer on 'Old' Earth but somewhere completely different. Her hand moved to her spine sheath only to find she had no weapons. Bella sniffed the air yet could only smell smoke, ashes, burnt flesh, along with a million different other smells.
"Hello!?" Bella called out as she looked around only seeing a beautiful forest, much like the one on Earth. "Is anyone there?"
"You fed from a Furyan, Vampire." A female voice spoke out to Bella. "Do you understand what that means?"
Bella stiffened as she turned to see a woman that looked much like someone Zafrina or Senna would know. "Um... Furyan?"
"Riddick."
Bella's eyes grew wide. "Who are you?"
"My name is Shirah," Shirah bowed her head. "I am the spirit of Fury for the race of Furyans." She held her hand out as she moved to the side. "This was once how our world looked." The scene before Bella was extraordinary. "Now look how it changed when a race came to wipe them out because of their undeniable strength and stubbornness." The scene changed to once Bella knew only to well.
It was of a world burning to the ground as dead bodies littered the area. Bella's senses were on fire as she smelled, felt, heard and saw everything that was happening. Her eyes went back to Shirah as her heart felt the pain of a race destroyed before its time. Much like hers and the humans, she was once apart of.
"You see we are not so different." Shirah whispered as she moved closer to Bella. "If you would allow me, I will give you the memories and some of the pain to carry until it is time to pass it on. You shall be my Furyan Vessel." She held her hand up, palm facing Bella's chest. "With you standing beside Riddick, he will destroy those when they reappear. You will feel when the time is right."
"I accept." Bella knew this would be a big deal but she would do it. "First, why did you ask if I knew what it meant to feed from a Furyan?" This caused Shirah to pause.
Her eyes twinkled as she looked into Bella's own flaming ones. "He is apart of you, now as were the others you took your source of food from, only his becoming part of you is part of the Furyan's mating ritual only he doesn't know it."
"I... I..." Bella's mind went to Edward, the love of her human and immortal life. The father of her daughter. "I already have a mate." She felt the tears welling behind her eyes.
"I understand Isabella Marie Swan Cullen." Shirah whispered as she looked behind the vampire. "Look behind you."
Bella stiffened as she turned to see her family standing there. Everyone but Jasper which meant he was still alive. It was her mother and father standing together that shocked her the most. Renesmee and Jacob were standing beside Billy, who was standing, and Sarah, who had been dead for years, before her transformation. Everyone she loved was standing before her and were wearing bright smiles.
"You look wonderful, Bella!" Alice chuckled as she zipped over and wrapped her tiny arms around her best friend. "Thanks for taking care of Jasper for me." She hugged Bella tight then moved back.
"He was my only family left." Bella whispered as tears ran down her cheeks as Edward walked towards her slowly. "Edward..." Her voice broke on the end of his name as she lunged to him and wrapped her entire body around him. "I've missed you so much..."
Edward chuckled as he lifted my head and pressed his lips to mine. "We don't have much time so I will get down to the reason I'm here." Bella stiffened in his arms. "It's time to let me go, Isabella." He sighed as he kissed her forehead. "When you wake up, your bond with me will be gone. That's the only thing holding you back."
"But Edward..." Bella whimpered but Edward placed his finger on her lips, shaking his head.
"Things are going the way they should." Edward kissed her once more then moved back to stand beside the others.
"Take care of yourself Isabella," Charlie whispered as his arm was around Renee. "Your mother and I are very proud of you." Renee nodded as tears were falling down her cheeks.
Alice cleared her throat. "Keep your eyes open for Jasper." She looked a little sad. "He's closer then you think. And please take care of him. I know he still grieves for me."
"It is time." Shirah whispered as she stepped in front of Bella, blocking her view. "You must return. They need you now more then ever." She placed a hand on Bella's chest, over her beating heart. "Just remember, you are my Furyan Vessel."
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Author Note – Here is the first chapter of A Future Not Expected. I hope this is living up to my readers expectations. XD! Now, what do you think is going to happen next? Can Bella save more then just those who survived in the movie? What about Johns? Is Riddick going to kill him? Or is Bella going to get her taste of Human Blood? To find out more, stay tuned. Keep reading and reviewing...
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