Ch. 4

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Author Note – I am sad to say that I still cant figure out what other story to post next. Sighs, oh well, I'm still working on some of the stories that are in the running although I still think Powers Of Purity will be good. Although, I may try a different route then what I started the story with. Well, No more stalling, here is the next chapter!

Notes:

Personal Thinking

"Eavesdropping from a distance"

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(Bella's Pov – Few Minutes After Johns 'Death')

I stayed on watch as Jack, the only boy Imam had left and Fry made sure we had enough light to make it to the compound. I could see the lights flickering in the distance and prayed that the Raptors hadn't gotten to the generator yet. When Imam sat beside me, I turned my attention to him.

"Yes?" I blinked a few times.

Imam gave me a caring smile something I wasn't use to from 'humans'. "I was wondering if you would like to pray?"

"Sorry, Imam but I don't think God is happy with me at the moment." I said standing. "I knew as soon as I was turned into a vampire that I would be forever damned." It had taken me a long time to realize what Edward had meant. "Just because I don't pray out loud, don't mean I don't try to speak to him."

I walked away as I saw Riddick tying the ropes to the cells. I then noticed that Imam headed over to where he was kneeling. I watched wondering just what Riddick's view on God was. Whether you called him Allah or God, I believed he was the same thing. It was then I was brought back when I heard Imam speak to Riddick.

"Do you wish to pray, Mr. Riddick?" I saw Riddick tense as Imam's words made his way into his ears.

"It's pointless." Riddick's words sounded rather familiar in a small way.

"It is painless." Imam frowned, apparently he wasn't expecting that. "Just because you do not believe in god, does not mean he doesn't believe in you."

"Didn't say I didn't believe, Holy Man." Riddick said as he tied a knot in the rope holding the cell. "Think someone who spent half their life in a slam, with a horse-bit in his mouth, doesn't believe?" He tied another knot in a different rope. "Think you can start out in some liquor store trash bin with the umbilical cord wrapped around its neck and not believe?"

I felt rather sad for what Riddick had went through. "You got it all wrong, Holy man." He looked up to Imam. "I absolutely believe in the God," He paused as he finished tying the ropes. "And I absolutely hate the fucker."

"He is with us none the less." Imam whispered as he moved away with the light in his hand. "I will pray for you."

"Did ya hear enough?" Riddick's voice brought my attention to him. "Feel sorry for me, now?"

I raised a brow as I walked over and knelt in front of him, looking him directly in the eye. "The only thing I feel," I moved my hands up his legs as he crouched on the balls of his feet. "Is a man that turned a bad situation for the better." I smirked as I rose to my feet. "Just because I'm damned doesn't mean you are."

I turned and walked away, barely seeing Riddick frown as I made my way over to where Jack and Fry were with Imam's oldest. Imam was sitting a little ways off in a meditative pose which told me he was praying. I sighed as I turned to Fry.

"How are the lights?" I squatted down beside her.

Fry jumped a little but she calmed herself. "Good." She nodded as she looked to Imam then back to me. "What you said about being damned?"

"Do I believe it?" I asked knowing it was her question. Fry nodded. "Not at first but as time went by I started to because as the world around me changed, I changed only a little at a time. I took many lives to sate my thirst as well as to keep my family safe but in the end it didn't seem to help." I heard Riddick stand.

"Let's go." Riddick called out causing Jack to jump. "I want a straight line and keep the girl between you." His eyes met mine. "I want you in front to make a path because of the bones that Shazza hit on our way back to the ship."

I nodded knowing that I was the only one who could bust my way through. Riddick gave me a curt nod as he turned his eyes to Fry. I could see the wheels turning in his head. Without a word, Riddick pulled his goggles over his eyes.

"Let's go!" He called out only for Fry to ask him about the cells. "I'll take 'em."

I didn't waste any time as I turned and started to jog slow to stay with the others. I could see the Raptors moving out of my way but they were staring at Jack. My hand tightened around her hand and jerked. I heard her squeal but suddenly her arms were wrapped around my neck and legs around my waist. I could hear Imam whisper about something but it was then I heard something from above. I didn't need to look up to know that the smaller Raptors were fighting each other over who would get first bite.

Children. I thought as I came across the large bone that Shazza hit.

I didn't need my weapons as I pulled my leg back and kicked it. A hole appeared large enough for Riddick to go through so I darted through and helped Jack and the others. Once I saw Riddick, I turned around only to see that Imam's oldest had been grabbed by a Raptors that was dying.

"AHHHH!" The boy screamed as he kept jerking his ankle, only to causing it to bleed.

I rushed over and slicked the hand off with my sword and dropped to the ground, shoving my weapon into the ground and started to bandage the wound. Fry was hovering close because of the fact she wanted to see just how bad the wound was. It was then I heard Jack scream Riddick's name.

"Riddick!?" Jack seemed to be convinced that Riddick was a good guy but I knew he was a killer. "Riddick, wait!" What kind I didn't know but I could smell blood on his hands although I had a feeling it wasn't innocent blood.

It was then I heard a screech from above and looked up just in time to see one of the larger flying raptors dive for Jack. I jumped to my feet, letting Fry and Imam finish tending to the boy as I rushed forward to protect Jack. She reminded me so much of Renesmee that it caused my heart to clench painfully yet I knew she wasn't my daughter. That didn't mean I wouldn't protect her. Just as I got close enough, Jack noticed the Raptor and started to scream for Riddick and myself.

"Riddick!" Jack moved backwards and was able to get a bone to cover her. "BELLA! HELP ME!"

I had forgotten I left my sword by Imam thus I pulled my dagger. Just as the Raptor landed on the bone and pulled his head back, I lunged on his back and grabbed one side of the long bone on either side of the head. I pulled to the right, causing both me and the Raptor to fall to the ground and roll a few feet. I sprung up and darted over between the Raptor and Jack. The Raptor didn't seem happy but Jack thought Riddick would help me since she screamed for him.

"Riddick, please Bella's in trouble!" I pushed Jack's fear out of my mind as I readied to take the creature on, yet in a flash, Riddick was in front of me holding the creature by its arms.

Everything happened rather quickly as Riddick pushed it back then dropped, spinning around only to slice it's stomach open, causing it's guts to fall to the ground. Riddick then grabbed either side of the bone and snapped it's neck. His voice when he spoke had a hidden meaning.

"Didn't know who he was fuckin' with." Riddick's silver eyes were locked on me. "Let's go." He turned and grabbed the cells.

It was then I heard someone scream. I spun around just in time to see another Raptor had snuck up and grabbed the oldest of Imam's sons. Now Imam was alone since all three of his boys had been taken. I made my way over to him, feeling Riddick stop and watch. Crouching down beside him, I placed my hand on his shoulder.

"We can burn a candle for them later, Imam." I whispered as I sniffed the air, suddenly smelling something that wouldn't be good for us. "We need to keep moving."

Imam didn't say anything as he stood and clung to Jack. Fry walked ahead of them with a bottle of J.D. with the fire burning brightly. Imam had a flare but I could tell it would soon go out. Riddick had the light on his back light up as he pulled the cells yet I noticed he kept glancing back to me every so often. I just raised my brow at him causing him to turn around. It was then I felt the first sign of what I feared.

Rain.

Riddick stopped as he grew closer to the hill. He started to laugh rather loud as I noticed Fry, Jack and Imam were trying to keep the fire going. I narrowed my eyes at Riddick only to see him smirk at me then turn his eyes Imam.

"Where's your God now?" Riddick asked in a teasing tone.

I could hear Fry's heart beat picking up as fear started to grow thicker around her. "Are we almost there?" I knew she was asking Riddick since he was the closest. "Tell me the settlement is right there!"

"We cant make it." Riddick didn't even look at me as he stared into the horizon.

I hissed at him as his eyes darted over his shoulder to me then to a cave like structure in the side of the large rocks that lined the valley. I knew what he was planning but I wouldn't allow him to do this. It was suicide to leave Imam, Jack and Fry on this planet. I was going to follow him because I knew I needed to talk some sense into him.

"Hide here!" He called over the sound of the pouring rain.

Imam, Jack and Fry all rushed to the entrance but I stayed put as I retrieved my sword and sheathed it along with my dagger. My eyes on him the entire time. I watched as he whispered to Fry, Jack and Imam but I knew what he was planning. He slide a thick rock into place then turned his silver eyes to me. I waited for him to say something but he didn't as he turned, grabbed the cells and started to make the climb through the mud.

I decided to keep quiet as I followed him up the slippery slope. As we grew further and further away, I lost the sound of Imam, Jack and Fry's heart beats because of the pouring rain that was drowning out the other sounds. My eyes were locked on Riddick's back as I followed him to the top of the hill. It was then I noticed that we were, indeed, close to the settlement. He had just lied straight faced to Fry when he told her we couldn't make it.

In a flash, I was straddling him with my dagger to his throat. His goggles were on the top of his head so I could see the surprise in his eyes as I straddled him not far from the cave entrance. Riddick's nose flared then I found myself tumbling down the hill, the cells following since they caught on Riddick's boot, with Riddick finally on top of me as we finally stopped. My dagger was still in my hand but his leg was pinning my arm to my side as he straddled my waist.

"Think your smart don't 'cha?" Riddick said as his silver eyes bore into mine. "Do you want me to slice you open?"

I snarled as I pressed further into his blade he had at my throat. "I know what your planning and you are sentencing those people to death." I spat in his face, Riddick didn't even flinched. "Are you scared to care for someone?"

"I ain't scared of nothing!" Riddick snarled as the hand with the blade slammed into the ground by my head. "You should be afraid of me." His voice had dropped a few octaves.

"You need to take Jack and the other two off this rock." I told him without even answering his unspoken question. "They have done nothing to you."

The shiv was back at my throat. "You would die for them?" His silver eyes were narrowed as his face inched closer.

"Get that blade off my neck." I hissed my eyes darkening and for some reason I couldn't push him off.

"You didn't answer my question." Riddick snarled as he moved closer, our noses were finally touching. "Would. You. Die. For. Them?"

I thought for a moment and knew that I would. I would die for them if I could because they had showed something I had forgotten. Human survival instincts.

"Yes." I answered truthfully as I felt the blood trickle down my neck.

The shiv was gone in the blink of an eye as I saw his silver eyes stare into my eyes looking for something. "Interesting." I felt completely naked in front of him. "Get the cells to the skiff. I'll bring the 'kids'."

I didn't know what to expect but I could see that something was changing in Riddick. Pushing those thoughts to the back of my mind, I grabbed the rope and headed towards the skiff. I was glad the lights had held yet they were flickering, from on to off. I narrowed my eyes as I grew closer to the skiff. Lucky for us, Fry had the thought to shut the hatch or it would be full of Raptors.

I snarled as I pulled the cells over my shoulders and let them hang around my neck. If anything I could use them for a weapon as long as I didn't damage one of them. Without a thought of how dangerous it would be, I darted in the most direct path to the skiff. Just as I rounded the corner, I froze because of a raptor that landed in front of me from the top of the building to my left.

I couched low and narrowed my eyes. It still hadn't spotted me which was a good thing. Looking around, I noticed the only way out of this place was up and over. Taking a deep breathe, I tensed my muscles and launched myself into the air and landed soundlessly on the roof of the building. I turned and looked back down only to see that the Raptor had felt my take off yet didn't see me. With a smirk, I ran towards the other ledge of the building and looked around.

A few roofs over was the skiff surrounded in the light I had started. I could also see more then a few Raptors trying to find a way into the light since they believed someone could be in there. Hearing a few screeches coming from behind me, I made a quick decision, leaping onto the next roof and took off like hell hounds were on my heels. I could hear the screeching and clicking from the Raptors but I didn't pay any attention because I needed to get to the skiff.

It didn't take me long before I jumped and landed in the light surrounding the skiff. I smirked as a few of the raptors started to hiss seeing me standing in front of them were they couldn't get to me. I had the stupid desire to stick my tongue out but I knew that they wouldn't know the gesture. Deciding to flip them off instead, I turned and hurried to the skiff to hook the cells up. I knew it wouldn't be long before Riddick appeared with the others.

(Few Minutes Later – Settlement)

Bella stood at the back of the skiff with her eyes scanning the area around the skiff. She had quickly hooked the cells up yet she didn't see or hear anyone coming her way. Deciding to head back to help, Bella headed outside in the rain and finally saw Imam and Jack heading her way. Her eyes narrowed as she noticed that Fry and Riddick were not following.

"Were are Riddick and Fry?" Bella asked as Imam came close enough.

Imam looked rather sick. "She went back for Riddick." He limped pass her and onto the skiff with Jack following.

"Stay here." Bella ordered the both of them as she pulled her dagger out and flipped it over and held it out to Jack. "I want you to have this. It will help you as long as you keep it on you." Her purple eyes stared down at the young girl.

"Are you going after Riddick?" Jack whispered as Imam pulled the shivering girl into the ship.

Bella nodded as she pulled her sword out of its sheath. "Yes." She answered then took off. "And I'll bring them both back."

Her last words were more for herself then anyone yet she could hear Jack and Imam wish her luck as she disappeared into the darkness. She stopped for a moment to get her bearings since the rain would wash away any scent that would stay in the air. Her eyes were darting everywhere as she tried to pick up something out of the ordinary. It was then she noticed a slide point coming around the corner. Bella remembered seeing Jack's right side was covered in mud thus meaning they came through there.

Just as she turned the corner, she heard a scream that sounded much like Riddick. Her heart skipped a beat when she heard trashcans falling on top of each other. Without a second thought, she leap to the roof of the nearest building, doing a quick scan. Only when she caught a glimpse of Fry, did she realize that the woman was heading to where Riddick was stumbling through the mud. Bella's breathe caught in her throat as she noticed the shape he was in.

Riddick had numerous cuts that were bleeding as mud was smeared across his pants. Bella rushed forward as quick as she could and landed beside Riddick just as Fry made her way to him. The other female looked a little pissed at Bella but she didn't care as she looked to Fry.

"Help him up." Bella ordered as she flipped her sword around in her hand. "There are Raptors circling our location. We need to get back to the skiff." She stood with her sword at the ready as Fry helped Riddick to stand.

Fry didn't say anything to Bella as she wrapped her arms around Riddick's waist. "Come on, Riddick." She told the large man as she maneuvered herself around to where his arms was looped over her shoulder. "We need to get you off this planet."

Riddick didn't say anything as they headed down the alley. Bella kept her ears and eyes open. When she heard Riddick slip, Bella turned around and rushed over to help but it was then a Raptors came around the corner and locked eyes on her and the other two. Riddick hissed since he was able to see the creature yet Fry had her back to it. Everything happened in a split second, Bella heard a hiss from the creature and turned as the thing flew past her and slammed it's tail into Fry's back, ripping the woman away from Riddick.

"RIDDICK!" Fry screamed as she disappeared into the darkness that surrounded them.

Bella frowned because it seemed the woman didn't care for her at that moment, yet she had other things to worry about as she hurried over and helped Riddick to his feet. She took his shiv and handed her sword to him allowing him to use it as a walking stick. The progress towards the skiff was slow yet Bella threw her mental shield around the two of them in hopes it would detour the Raptors. It didn't take long before they had entered the flickering lighted clearing where the skiff was located. Imam rushed out of the back hatch and helped get Riddick inside.

Bella replaced her sword as she followed the two men inside. Once there, she moved over to the front two seats and took the other seat as Riddick took the pilot. She watched as he started to skiff getting it ready once when he powered the skiff down, letting the darkness engulf the entire place. Everyone watched as the lights kept flickering until they went completely out. It was then that the Raptors encased the skiff trying to get inside to those they believed to be their food. Jack picked that moment to speak up.

"Can we get out of here?" She whispered as she glanced between Riddick and Bella.

Riddick cut his eyes to Bella, "We cant leave," He placed his hand on the throttle of the skiff. "Without saying goodnight." In a blast of flames, they shot through the atomsphere and into the dark reaches of space.

"There is so much to pray for." Imam whispered bring Riddick and Bella to the fact they may be out of physical danger that the Raptors presented but that didn't mean that they weren't still in danger. "I have no where idea where to start."

"I know where I'd start." Jack said as she turned her eyes to Bella then Riddick. "What do we say about the two of you? We're bound to run into someone, may even be a merc ship."

Riddick growled as he cut his eyes back to the kid. "Tell 'im Riddick's dead." His eyes darted towards Bella. "As for Bella, we'll figure something out."

(Bella's Pov – Few Minutes Into Space)

I had stopped breathing allowing the others to breathe in the air that was inside the skiff. I was fearful that soon the air would to contaminated for them to live. I cut my eyes to Riddick to find that he had his eyes closed. I then smelled his blood and realized that he hadn't taken care of the wounds he received from the planet. I looked around the skiff and found that there was a first aid kit in the back. Without making a sound, I moved over to the first aid kit and then moved back to kneel in front of Riddick.

"What are you doin'?" His voice cut through the snores from Imam and Jack.

"Tending to your leg." I told him as I looked through the kit only to find sterile strips. "It needs to be sealed and disinfected."

Riddick didn't say anything which caused me some worry. I looked up only to see that his silver eyes were staring a hole through me. I turned back to his wound and ripped his pants leg up to where I could see the wound. I blushed a little as I felt heat rise in my cheeks. I could tell Riddick wasn't that old because of the fact I saw no flabby skin. The muscle that was wounded twitched because of the pain. I could barely see the skin trying to knit itself back together. I had to admit he healed a lot faster the regular humans.

I kept my attention on his vitals as well as his blood flow from the wound. It was bleeding rather bad causing me to see the large vein was nicked but thankfully not completely destroyed. My teeth clamped together because the scent of the blood was causing me to see through a red haze. I tried to force the thirst back and finally I was able. It was only then that Riddick grabbed my hand and forced me to realize I was shaking. Neither of us said anything for a moment before he spoke up.

"You need to feed." His gruff voice caused me to shiver.

"I need to stitch you up first." I hissed through my teeth not wanting to open my mouth.

Riddick scoffed at me. "You'll never be able to do it like that with that kind of shaking." I looked up to see those silver eyes boring into mine which were no doubt black as night. "So you need to feed."

"No." I knew instantly what he was saying. "You handle my venom once but I doubt you'll be able to do it again." I jerked my hand away from him. "Now, hold still." I turned my eyes back to his bleeding leg.

It was healing but the vein still had a pin hole. I sighed in relief when I watched the small hole seal completely. I knew then I would be able to stitch him up without worrying about him losing a leg. Without a breathe to calm myself, I started to push the needle through the skin and started to sew the two sides together. The only reaction I received from Riddick was a twitch once in a while, other then that, he made no movement.

"Done." I sighed only to realize my mistake.

The burn in the back of my throat flared to life. I did everything in my power to try and stop it but it was only when I was jarred that my now black eyes locked with silver glowing ones. Riddick smirked as I watched him raise the shiv in his hand towards his neck. I quickly grabbed his hand because I didn't want to feed from him or the others.

"If ya don't feed," Riddick growled as he gripped my hair tighter in his hand. "Your going to kill either the Holy Man or the kid." His silver eyes seemed to glow with silver fire. "It ain't like you don't know what your venom will do to them but it doesn't bother me."

"Fine." I growled as I wrapped my hand around the back of his neck and pulled him closer. "Just remember, you asked for it." I hissed as I latched my teeth onto his neck.

Riddick groaned as I pushed my fangs not his skin to get to the sweet nectar underneath. I felt my arousal rise as I tightened my legs around Riddick's waist and chair. He was growing rather rapidly underneath me, which caused a delicious shiver to run through me. Of course, Fate decided to cut in as the entire skiff turned red as an alarm started to sound.

"Shit." Riddick growled as he waited for me to pull away and lick the wounds on his neck. "Get buckled in." His eyes went to the back where Jack and Imam were startled awake. "First your a boy, then your a girl," He growled as he started to punch buttons. "...and now your a fuckin physic."

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Author Note – Here is the next chapter of A future not expected. I hope you all have enjoyed it so far. Now we'll be heading into Dark Fury. HEHEHEHEHE! I hope all of you remembered my little hint I gave all of my readers. Isn't Jasper suppose to show up? Where will he be? To find out, stay tuned. Keep reading and reviewing...

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