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Layla's POV
Two hours later captain was burying two of his men. They were on Riddick's way. I was torn between worry and gloating. In a way, I was glad that something went wrong for the captain but I was not very happy about the unnecessary deaths. Also, I was worried. There was a high probability that Riddick would do the same to me. When it came to him, I was not protected nor by my status nor by my gender. Or I, in fact, was?
He could have killed me. I pushed him out of my way. Most of men were provoked by less. He had the opportunity but he chose not to use it. He could have stolen the ship if had five more minutes, providing he is that good.
I would not have stood a chance. I was not a helpless little lady. I had one trick which I could use against him but that was all. He was better, infinitely better. Odds were in his favor. If I was to use him as the fourth option, I better do it fast.
Riddick's POV
They spotted me far too early but scratch that. I was in no hurry. Now I knew could kill them all. Question is, what was I to do about the girl and the old man? They weren't mercs.
Old man seemed like a meek fool. Obedient, probably this girl's servant. So that meant she was loaded. Next logical step would be to take her as a hostage and demand money. But I take no hostages, that's for pussies. Plus, what would I do with the money?
Nah, the girl seemed to be more trouble than she was worth. She would have killed me in cryosleep or worse. I knew her type. She didn't move like prey but like a predator. And the ferocity in her eyes... Though I admire that in a woman, she would hinder me. I was almost certain that she tried to sabotage the ship or she will at certain point and I didn't like that, I wanted to steal it. I had to go back.
Layla's POV
Vergil came to me with a bowl of something that looked like a prepackaged stew. Disgusted, I pushed it away.
"But you must eat." He protested.
"No, I don't. You know that." And it was true. Yridians didn't really eat much. We consumed between fifty or eighty percent of our calorie intake through pills. We had one meal a day so that our digestive systems wouldn't stop working.
"But you'll give yourself away otherwise." He had a point there.
"Fine." I took the bowl and forced myself to swallow a spoonful. It was not ill tasting but I will be forever unaccustomed to that type of food. Especially meat. We had no animals on Yridia.
I took a deep breath before taking another. When the food touched my lips, I was ready to throw up. I assume that I was greenish in the face because Virgil looked the same. He stomached common food even worse than I did.
When the spoon touched my lips I felt sick. Revulsion was so strong that I had to give up on eating. I returned the bow to Virgil, frankly not caring about being discovered. I felt another wave of nausea take so I sprang towards the ship's bathroom.
Riddick's POV
The girl and the man left their bowls. While she ran towards the ship he hid behind the nearest rock. Judging by the smell, the old fart puked his guts out. I heard of something like that happening to people who were not used to prepackaged food. They were definitely loaded. I took the girls bowl and ate it. Not the tastiest thing in the world but it will do for now. Maybe I'll hunt something down later.
I went toward the ship again. It was a pretty big ship. Five to seven people could live their without having the need to go to cryosleep. Next to the door was a ship's map.
It had separate bunks and two bathrooms and three toilets, a small kitchen along with a cargo and supply department. And, of course, a cell for the prisoner. Impressive. Maybe I should take this ship and leave Santana's? It would definitely fetch a better price.
It was very quiet. I wondered where the girl went. I assumed that she was in the same state as her companion. That meant one of the toilets or the bathroom. I heard the water. Definitely the bathroom.
I followed the sound and came to the door. I listened if she was still showering. I didn't know what was I supposed to do when I went in.
Kill her? Nah, she did nothing for now though that would have been the best option. Rape her? It's been six month since Dahl and she wasn't that good of a lay. But I won't do that. I like my women willing. And this girl was well…Girl. I was unsure about her age and even then I wouldn't do it. Still, I was curios. They say that curiosity killed the cat. Luckily, I am no cat.
Slowly I started unlocking the door.
