I don't own any of the host club characters, but all other characters are my own creations. This chapter is something of a crossover, not in named characters, but in situations. This chapter is almost identical to the movie Pitch Black. Mori's character is based on Riddick. Thank you for taking time to read my stories. Enjoy.

Mori shifted his arm, trying to get more comfortable. With his arms tied to a pipe above his head, it was kind of difficult. He looked around, trying to relieve some of his boredom. They had locked him up in one of the compartments that survived the crash. Survived might have been too strong a word, as it had a large chunk of one side missing. Still, the half he was in was still wonderfully dark. He could hear voices outside the structure. He also picked up a few more feint sounds coming from within the enclosure.

"I can hear you breathing." He said nonchalantly. A tiny figure came out from one of the shadows. He expected the form to scurry off, instead it came closer. He made out the form of a small child. At first he thought it was a boy, until he saw the large blue green eyes. They seemed to sparkle as he looked into them. The girl looked to be at most 7. She walked until she stood right in front of him. She looked at him intensely, as if trying to figure something out. It made him a little uncomfortable.

"Didn't they tell you I was dangerous?" he asked, trying to distract. Her eyes were so focused, and he never liked to be scrutinized.

"Yes, but I thought you might be thirsty." She replied holding up a green canteen. She was acting as if he was any other passenger on the ship.

"I'd love a drink, but I'm a little tied up at the moment." He chuckled slightly. She crawled up onto the seat and held the canteen to his lips.

"Drink in sips or you'll choke." She advised. He couldn't help but smile. He had his fill of water. When he was sated, she removed the canteen and sat down next to him.

"Aren't you afraid of me?" he asked.

"Should I be?" she answered. Another smile fell on his lips. It was the first time anyone had ever asked him that.

"Well they say I'm a monster, more animal than man. That scares some people." He answered truthfully. He looked over and saw her shrug her small shoulders.

"I like animals better than people. They are nicer. " she said softly. He struggled to come up with something to say. They way she spoke implied experience beyond her years.

"How old are you?"

"6."

"Where's your family?" A child that young couldn't have been traveling alone.

"My grandpa died in the crash." her tone was laced with sadness. They sat there in silence for a few moments. He sat there, thinking of a way to console her. She reached up and began gently rubbing his head. He leaned into her hand, enjoying the sensation. It took him a moment to realize, he was being petted. His lips widened into a grin. He hadn't meant to be taken literally.

"Mel?" a voice called from outside. The kid jumped off the bench and took a few steps away. The owner of the voice entered through the whole in the wall.

"Get away from him!" the man said alarm in his voice.

"I was just going to offer him water." She said innocently holding up the canteen. The man rushed up and grabbed her. He led her away mumbling about how he didn't need water and that she was not to go near him again. Without the adult noticing, the girl glanced over her shoulder and smiled at Mori. He couldn't help but smile back. They left, leaving him once again alone in his thoughts.

"So your names Mel?" he said out loud. A moment later he began testing his chains.

Sorry about taking so long to add these chapters. I'll try to post a few chapters as soon as possible. Thanks for the patience. Review if you feel like it. See you next time.