-Chapter 7-
Escaping the Darkness
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(3rd Person Pov – After Luna Left)
Riddick watched as Luna lead the raptors away from them. His eyes snapped to Fry who nodded holding Jack. Riddick nodded to them as he held onto Fry's hand and lead them towards the skiff. It didn't take them long to get close enough but a raptor landed in front of them. Riddick stopped them and pointed them to go down the next alley. Fry nodded and lead Jack and Imam towards the skiff. Riddick pulled the shiv he made readied himself for a fight. It caught sight of him and turned his direction quickly. Riddick rushed the creature and was able to slid underneath it slicing it as he slid by. Jumping on his feet, Riddick turned just in time to see another one had snuck up behind him.
Growling, he crouched behind a trash can as he watched the raptor looked around the alley then turned to leave. Just as Riddick was about to get up another Raptor arrived at the other end and he screeched out a warning that Riddick was behind him. Riddick snarled as he lunged for the closest one. He knew that he would have a fight on his hands but he needed to do this. Riddick felt as though he owed it to Luna. He was able to slice the fuckers throat and break its neck but not before his claws ripped its way through his right leg.
He turned to the other one and waited til he lunged.
(Luna's Pov – Almost To The Skiff)
I could tell that they were at the skiff because I heard heart beats. I could also hear another heart beat not to far away from where the skiff was located. I pushed myself faster towards the skiff. When I appeared at the door way, I saw Jack, Fry and Imam but Riddick wasn't anywhere else. I looked at Fry.
"Where's Riddick?" That's when I heard a scream.
Fry and I nodded as she rushed out of the skiff and headed towards where the scream sounded. It didn't take us long to see that he was trying to kill another raptor. He had cuts and scraps all over his body but his right leg was the worse. I rushed over to him and plowed the raptor into a wall. The wall crumbled around the raptor but I could still smell that it was alive.
"Get Riddick to the skiff!" I yelled at Fry. "I'll be right behind you."
"Alright." Fry answered back and I heard her yelling at Riddick to stand up.
I could hear her tell him that she would die for any of us but not for him so he needed to move his ass in gear. I just smirked because I knew that would get him moving. I could hear a low growl as he stood. Just then I noticed that the raptor decided it was time to make an appearance. I noticed that half of its head was smashed in. I smirked knowing that it would take much to put this animal down for good. It lunged and I spotted a piece of pipe. Snatching the pipe up I shoved it into the ground and pointed it at the charging raptor. I wasn't disappointed when it hit head on and was impaled. I smirked knowing it was dead as I turned towards Riddick and Fry. I was about to say something but I noticed a raptor getting ready to kill Fry. However before I could say anything the raptor shoved his tail through her torso and yanked her backwards. I rushed to Riddick's side as he tried to go after her.
"Not for me." He whispered as his silver eyes staring into the night. "NOT FOR ME!" Riddick screamed into the air.
"No not for you." I told him making his attention turn to me. "Now lets move." I hissed pulling him to his feet.
Riddick didn't say anything as he helped me get him to the skiff. I was glad that we didn't run into any trouble because I was worried that Riddick and I wouldn't make it to the skiff if they decided they wanted to play some more. Jack and Imam were standing at the edge of the ramp when we came into view. Imam came out quickly and helped me with Riddick. Jack rushed inside because she knew that we needed medical attention. As soon as everyone was on board I set Riddick down in the pilot chair and looked him in the eyes. They were murky and I knew why. He had grown to respect me and Fry. We both stood up to him.
"I'll check your leg after we get into space." I told him standing and setting down in the other chair upfront.
Riddick didn't say anything as he started up the engines then paused for a moment. He then shut everything down. Jack jumped up and looked from Riddick to Luna.
"Can we get out of here?" She whimpered like a small kid.
I could hear them on the outside of the skiff and knew that they wanted to get to us before we got away. I was about to say something but Riddick started the engine and flipping each switch but not hitting the on switch.
"We can't leave," Just then a raptor hit the front windshield. "Without saying good bye." And with that he hit the switch and we blasted into the air and roasting the raptors behind us as well as anyone near enough to the light.
"I don't even know where to begin to pray." Imam said out loud. Riddick and I didn't turn.
"I know where." I could feel Jack's eyes on me and Riddick. He had become her idol which I didn't think was right. "What do you say about you guys?"
Riddick looked at me then turned his chair around. I knew what he meant from the blood dripping onto the floor below him. I didn't say anything as I knelt between his legs and opened the first aid kit. As I fixed him up I listened to what they were saying. I heard Riddick talk first.
"Tell 'em, Riddick's dead." I could hear some emotion in his tone. "He died somewhere on that planet."
"First a crashed ship, then a monster of a planet." I could hear Jack shaking her head. "What's next? Mercs?"
I hissed as I glared at her. "Watch your mouth." I clicked my tongue. "I hope that we don't run into any because you may have jinxed us."
Jack huffed as she crossed her arms, I turned back to my work as I tried to ignore just how close I was to Riddick's crotch.
"I shall pray that we don't." Imam spoke up. "I also may sleep a while. We are heading to New Mecca, yes?"
"No, Heilon Prime." Riddick answered. "You have family there, don't ya?" I could hear Imam move which I could only believe him to nod.
I cut the thread I used to sew him up with and sat back on my heels. There were three gashes that were about 5 to 6 inches long and about 1 or 2 inches wide. I was able to stitch it up but I knew he would need to be checked later. I stood and felt a sting on my right shoulder. I turned and sighed when I noticed that one of the fuckers did get me when I took off running. Jack must have noticed because she came over to me.
"Do you want me to look at it?" She asked with worry on her face.
I smiled and nodded. "Sure." I said as I pulled my shirt over my head leaving me in a bra. I could feel the sudden tension in the room and cut my eyes to see that Riddick was staring quite openly.
"Why don't you get some sleep." I told him standing and turning around to face the back of the chair, that way Jack could see the cuts.
"If I'm going to do this then I need a light." Jack told me. "I don't have a shine job like some people."
"Get some sleep kid." Riddick told Jack as he moved off the chair and came over behind me.
I couldn't help but tense up for a moment because I heard Jack go back and fall into bed. She was out within a few minutes. Imam was already out which only left Riddick and myself awake. I felt his hands rub the wounds and I couldn't help but shiver at his contact. Riddick didn't say anything as he cleaned my wounds and stitched me up. For that I was grateful because I didn't know what to tell him. I needed to get Jack some place safe but until I could find such a place her and I would be on the run. Yes, I cared for Riddick but just like me, he has his own life to lead. I could tell when he was done because I heard the scissors cut the thread. I went to pull my shirt down but Riddick stopped me.
"Did their blood get on you?" His voice was low enough not to wake Jack or Imam.
"Probably." I told him moving my shirt down. "Now we both need to rest so you can take the other bed and I'll sleep here."
I sat in the chair without looking at him and turned slightly where my feet were propped up in the other. I scooted down until I was able to lean my head back and have something to lean it on. Yet before I could get comfortable I was spun back around and was staring up into Riddick's silvery gaze. I could see that there was something in his eyes but I couldn't place it. I opened my mouth but before I could speak I was pulled up by Riddick and kissed as he held me to his body. His arms were at a place I wouldn't get hurt as he held me. I wrapped my arms around his neck and my legs around his waist. In another minute, I was sitting in his lap when he took the chair I just vacated.
When I pulled back, I could see myself reflected in his eyes. "Riddick?" I whispered as I looked into his eyes.
"Luna." He whispered raising his hand to cup my cheek.
I couldn't help myself as I leaned over and pressed my lips to his. I heard a rumble and knew it was Riddick. I felt his hands run up my legs then stop at my hips. I moaned as he pulled me against him. I could feel just how much he wanted me because his length was long and hard. When I pulled back again, we were both breathing hard. I didn't know why but I could feel my heart hand itself over to him. I shook my head and tried to move but Riddicks arms kept me in place.
"I..." I licked my lips. "We can't Riddick." I told him as I moved off his lap and turned my back to him.
Riddick moved and stood behind me. "Why?" He whispered as I felt one of his hands move the hair off my neck.
"We just cant." I told him as I walked over and layed down. "If your not using the bed then I will."
I layed on my side, my back facing Riddick. I heard his teeth grit together as he turned and went back over and sat down in a chair. I could hear that he was rather upset but there were other things that were happening. Closing my eyes, I prayed that we would get to Heilon Prime in one piece. I could already feel myself falling for the criminal but I needed to keep Jack safe and that had nothing to do with me falling in love with Richard B. Riddick.
(3rd Person Pov – Five hours Later)
The four people on the skiff were asleep until there were warning lights and noises start. Riddick was the first awake and snarled when he noticed that they had been found but not by anyone that would help. Luna and Jack were woke up next then Imam. Luna rushed to the co-pilot seat and started to check the systems. Imam was holding onto Jack as the ship rocked back and forth.
"First your a boy, then a girl." Riddick sneered as he tried to steer them away from the Merc ship. "Are you going to tell me your a fortune teller?" He smirked as he cut his eyes to Jack.
Luna just kept her mouth shut as she found out who had them. Alisa Kixen. She gritted her teeth because she knew this bitch only to well. Alisa had been after her for about three years. If she was the one that picked them up then both her and Riddick would have to fight for their lives before the day was over. She cut her eyes to Jack and noticed her sister was scared.
"Who is it, Luna?" Jack whispered. She had seen her sister look like this only once before.
Luna cut her eyes to Riddick. "Alisa." She spat as she started to punch some buttons. "I know she's after me." Her growl sounded through out the skiff.
Riddick smirked. "So Johns is after me while Alisa is after you." He shook his head. "You're just full of surprises."
"Please identify your self." A voice came over the radio.
Riddick looked at Luna then pressed the button. "The names Rick." He smirked when Luna rolled her eyes. "We crashed on a planet not to far and had a hard time getting out."
"Please get ready to be boarded once landed." The voice told them.
Luna growled because she knew what was going to happen. She turned to Jack. "Once we land I want you to count to five then hold your breathe. If I know Alisa she will send in foam to bring us out. No one can get away from it." Without another word, Luna stood and went to one of the two long cabinets.
Jack stood and walked over to her sister. "What are you doing?" She had her arms wrapped around her waist.
"If I'm with you," Luna stopped and turned to look at Jack then Riddick. "If I'm with you then you all will be in jeopardy." She then continued what she was doing. "I'm worth more dead."
Jack gasped and rushed to her sister, wrapping her arms around her waist. "Please don't leave me." She whimpered as she buried her face into Luna's back.
"I'll always be with you." Luna turned and hugged Jack to her. "Just in the shadows where no one can see." She smirked as she raised her sisters face. "Besides you have Imam and Riddick to watch out for you."
She patted Jacks shoulder then turned and finished what she was doing. Luna knew that it would be only a few minutes before they landed and she needed to speak to Riddick just once more. Cutting her eyes to Imam she tilted her head towards Jack. He nodded and asked if Jack wished to pray. Riddick knew what it mean so he walked over to where Luna was at. Luna was almost done so Riddick waited til she looked at him. He ran his eyes over her bent body and couldn't help but imagine her under him withering in pleasure. Shaking his head, Riddick leaned against the now closed cabinet.
"I want you to promise me something." Luna whispered low enough that way the others couldn't hear. "Will you?" Her eyes met Riddicks, there was tears in her eyes.
Riddick's eyes softened as he stepped in front of her and pulled Luna into his arms. He knew how much pressure she was under at this moment. "Yeah." He whispered as he bent down and pulled her up into his arms. Her arms were around his neck.
"Promise me that you'll take care of Jack." Luna looked up into his eyes as a tear fell from her.
Riddick frowned as he brought one hand up and cupped her cheek, using his thumb to brush the tear away. "I promise." Suddenly his throat was closed up with an emotion he never felt before. Fear?
Just then the skiff rocked, throwing everyone around. Luna jumped into the cabinet and slammed the door. It locked and she knew that what she needed was already in her boots and sheath on her back. She had found some things that would be of use as she looked through the cabinet. Holding her breath when the door opened, Luna knew that she had about two minutes after the foam stopped growing before it harden. She needed to use that two minutes to get out of there and out the back side of the ship.
Time for my biggest escape plan yet. Luna sighed as she closed her eyes and started to count. Just let Riddick, Jack and Imam get out of this with me.
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Author Note – I hope that you all are enjoying this story as much as I am writing it. I don't know what happens on Dark Fury because I haven't seen it. But I have read some stories that explained it so please bare with me. Til next time keep reading and reviewing...
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