A/N: Sorry, sorry, sorry! My internet rudder or whatever you call it completely busted up, and so my dad had to buy a new one, but he wasn't in a hurry cause he doesn't really use the computers, so I was left without internet for such a long time that I was going into withdrawal. It was very painful, and today my computer and me had a heartfelt reunion.

Anyhow, there are a few matters of business that I must address before I can leave you to your reading.

Matter number one: The tattoos in the last chapter.

Okay, so I notice that a few people happened to like the tattoos…and since I have pictures of all of them cause they are some of the ones that I have been considering getting I decided that I would set up a photo album of them on my shitty website.

http / groups. msn. com/ PunkAvenue / mysticdarkness. msnw? Page Last

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If that doesn't work for ya, then go into my profile and click on my homepage link, it will bring you to Punk Avenue (The name of my website…shhh, I was 14), and from there go to Pictures and then go into the Mystic Darkness folder. I also added my tattoo…just cause I could and I'm so proud of it… lol.

Matter number two: My other story. If you haven't read Save Me From My Fears, what are you waiting for? Go! Go now! Or at least go after you have read and reviewed this chapter.

Okay, all matters cleared up for now! Go check out those pictures! They are so neat!

Read away my little minions!

Disclaimer: Seriously, I actually own nothing. I figured it out after much days of pondering that technically, my parents own everything in my own, the cloths on my back, and until I turn 18, they actually own ME! I was shocked when I found this out. Back on track though, if I actually own nothing, then I certainly can't own Pitch Black. Correct? I thought so.

Chapter 10

(Oh wow, double digits!)

"A friend is one who knows all about you and likes
you just the same." -Unknown.

Luckily for Erin, she didn't have to wait long till someone came to save her from her most recent dilemma. Johns walked into the makeshift room, looking as cocky as ever. Riddick didn't even spare him a glance. Erin did. She tried to put on her most pathetic face because now there wasn't even an option of staying sitting there much longer. She really had to pee. And if she didn't get to the makeshift washroom very, very soon, there was going to be trouble.

"Well, well, well. Look at you two. All cozy and shit." Drawled Johns.

"Yes, yes, cozy indeedy. Anyways! Why don't we just skip whatever useless babble you are about to say, and let me go, cause I gotta pee like nobodies business." Replied Erin, now bouncing her leg to try and keep her mind of the need to pee.

"Useless babble? I'll have you know that nothing I say is ever useless, little missy. I suggest you learn that now, or I'll be forced to teach you it later."

"Right, right, are you done yet?"

Johns let out a dramatic sigh. Erin glared at Johns. Riddick shifted slightly. Which, unfortunately, wasn't the greatest idea, because as he shifted, he pressed Erin closer to him, which then resulted with more pressure on her bladder. Which then resulted in pure chaos.

Erin screamed and tried to pull away. Oh, god, if I pee on him, that will be so embarrassing! She thought.

"Let me out! Let me out! NOW!" She screamed at Johns.

Johns, being a bit flustered, ran forward and leaned over fumbling with the keys to her chains.

"Hurry up. Hurry up. Hurry up." Erin chanted. Trying to get her mind off of the dire situation she was in.

She could feel Riddick chuckling beneath her. She was almost tempted to pee on him, just to get back at him for laughing. How could he laugh at such an obviously serious situation? Yeah, I beat he wouldn't be laughing if I just let go and peed all over those lovely black pants. Jackass. She though angrily.

After much fumbling and cursing, Erin was finally let free. She then proceeded to run all the way to the makeshift washroom, knocking Reena straight off her feet because she was in the way.

"Can't talk now, gotta pee!" Yelled Erin over her shoulder.

Finally getting into the washroom, Erin slammed the door shut and was able to finally relax her bladder. A minute later she opened the door and saw Reena slumped down on the wall.

"That was the best damn pee I have EVER had!" She exclaimed to her friend.

"Uh…okay…" Said Reena.

"Oh, yeah. Sorry bout the whole knock-you-down thing back there. You got to understand though. I've been locked up to Riddick for, like, 24 HOURS!"

"Erin, you've only been locked up for about 2 and a half hours. Not 24 hours. You're obviously overexerting."

"Yeah, well lets lock you up for 2 and a half hours and see how your damn bladder feels!"

"…Right…"

"Anyways! What have you been doing well I was wrongfully imprisoned?"

"Wrongfully imprisoned? Erin, you kicked Johns! For no reason! There's no way that you could have been wrongfully imprisoned. And you weren't 'imprisoned', just…temporarily detained."

"Temporarily detained my ass. Johns probably gets his kicks off seeing people in chains. I mean, look at his career choice. There is something seriously wrong with a man who hunts other men down and puts them in heavy chains with a damn horse-bit in their mouths. He is one twisted motherfucker. Probably is getting a hard on just watching Riddick in chains."

"What? Jealous?"

"Pshhhh! Yeah right! Riddick would never do Johns…. but if he did do another man…. as long as the other man was hot…well… that would honestly be something to see. Is it getting hot in here, or is it just me?"

Reena shook her head. "Believe me, its just you."

"Oh. Whoa! We are way off subject."

"Yeah, well, you somehow always turn any conversation into something to do with sex, or anything sexual. When are you just going to end this whole faze and go get laid?"

Erin put on a mock shocked face.

"I can not believe that you just said that to me! I am pure! No man is ever going to get his hands on this pure virgin body unless I seriously like him. Or if he's damn hot." Erin said, whispering the last part.

"Only if you like him? Don't you think you should be in love before you have sex?"

"I've told you this like, a million times Reena! I do not believe in love. I think it's just nonsense that mothers pass on to their little girls hoping that they wont have sex until they supposedly feel like their 'in love'. I believe in lust and maybe an intense companionship. But besides that, I don't think that love really exists."

Reena rolled her eyes.

"You're just bitter that none of the guys you have dated has ever made you feel anything more then just intense 'like'"

"Whatever. I don't wanna have this argument with you again. Can we please get back on track? I swear, it's almost like you're trying to avoid telling me what you did while I was 'temporarily detained'"

"Fine, fine. I'm not avoiding anything. Basically all I did was talk to Imam a bit, and then him and me tried to convince Johns to let you go. "

"How did you try to convince him to let me go?"

Reena laughed nervously.

"That's a funny story."

Moment of awkward silence.

"Oh, really? Well then, like, you should so totally tell me this funny story!" Said Erin with fake enthusiasm.

"Right. I told him that you were prone to random moments of schizophrenia. Unless you had your medicine, which of course you had forgotten to take in the last few days."

Erin just looked at Reena with her mouth hanging open in pure shock. Reena laughed nervously again and rubbed the back of her neck.

"Come on Erin! I had to get you out somehow without him wanting to kill you."

"And so you brilliantly thought up the idea that I have schizophrenia? Geeee..Why didn't I think of that!" Erin finally replied, rolling her eyes.

"Okay, so, obviously a bad choice."

"Obviously" Erin drawled.

Reena coughed.

"Right then. Moving on. Lets go outside, shall we?"

"Fine, fine. But I just want you to remember something."

"What?"

"Paybacks a bitch"

Erin started to walk away after that. Reena trailed after her, knowing that Erin might just get back at her. Suddenly Erin stopped and turned around to face her. Reena stopped as well, getting ready to bolt just in case Erin was really pissed about the whole 'schizophrenia' bit.

"You know, I just realized something"

"…And what would that be?" Reena asked cautiously.

Erin then proceeded with flinging herself at Reena had pulling her into a hug before she could react.

"I missed you oh so terribly while I was imprisoned! Oh, the dread of not having your wonderful company for a whole 2 and a half hours! I do believe that I am Reena-depraved."

"Uh?" Came Reena's highly intelligent reply.

"However, on accordance with the fact that you didn't even bother to come and visit me, I must now revoke the hug that I have just given you. You meany! How could you not come and visit me and give me moral support during my hard time in prison? If you had been chained up, I would have done the required friend visit and would have sneaked you in a spoon to dig your way out. I am appalled at your lack of caring and compassion for my wellbeing and I shall now be giving you the dreaded 'silent treatment' until you can shower me with enough gifts of your love. Good-day." Said Erin in an arrogant and rich-snob voice.

She then strolled away with her head held insanely high. Reena just stared after her, dumbfounded at her fast that interaction at gone. Maybe saying she had schizophrenia wasn't a bad idea…seems like it could be true to me thought Reena in her still shocked state.

Reviewers:

Kayla: Yet another addicted reader. I feel so proud. I think I got jealous of Erin too….almost didn't want to write that bit… Thanks!

Bima: Bima, Bima Bima, where would I be without your obvious love for my odd humour? I love how you almost die laughing over some of the things I write. Makes my little heart swell, it does! You don't hate me for the delay in the updating do ya? Review again:Puppy eyes:

Arrna: Back again, I see. Glad to have such loyal reviewers. You all make me feel tingly with your loyalness. That's not a word, but oh well! Riddick in chains would be a pretty sexy picture, I must admit that, but, Riddick in chains attached to my bed…now that is drool worthy. Lol!

Raistlins Twin: I do have many story ideas, but it seems like your e-mail isn't working…or at least it wasn't working when I tried to e-mail you some ideas… anyhow, you like how I move fast through the story? Whoa…I thought I was going slowly… but I'm happy that you think I go fast. Makes me feel good. :Smiles:

Satanic Versus:Blushes: Oh my. Hush hush, you're starting to make me feel embarrassed! But I must admit to being slightly curious. In being you God, does this bring me any special powers? Or any privileges? LOL, joking, joking. Love your reviews. They make me smile.

Johnny Evelyn: Irish people rock! I'm like… 1/3rd Irish…or something like that that makes no sense really, but basically it means I got a smidgen of Irish from my mums side. Lovely people the Irish. I love mostly any Celtic designs. Always have, which is why I want to get a lot of Celtic tattoos. The bumper sticker made me laugh. I love it, cause I'm buying a sword soon…YAY! I have wanted one since like… iunno, I was little I guess. I'm getting off topic, I'm sorry, I like to babble. Thank you so very much for the review!

Boricateengirl12: thank you. I shall continue. And Thank you again. Review again?

Ojosdegato: I have seen that picture many many times, and it is a very nice picture. I am sorry for causing you more distress. The action is coming, I promise. This chapter I just needed to get Erin outta that damn room. Review again pretty please? By the way…what does your name mean? If anything…..

Cateyes-120: Glad I could get you laughing. I do try…sometimes I bit too hard, but, oh well. Yes, the tattoos are awesome. I love tattoos… except when people get the sleeve tattoos (Where the whole arm is tattooed) I think it takes away from the artistic-ness of a tattoo, I also do not like back murals. They are too busy. I like simple tattoos I guess….anyways, now that I have put you to sleep with my tattoo rant, I shall leave you with saying thank you so very much for your review, and please review again!

Shadowglove: I try to update fast, but my laziness just tends to get out of hand and I can't stop it, and I'm so very sorry. But its summer….you understand right? Right? Thank you for your review.

And again…..

Johnny Evelyn: ooOOooOOoooOOo, this is a first… I've never had one person review twice in one chapter! How nice of you! And actually, if you came over to my humble abode then you would probably be rich considering all the times I have said that to my loveable but oh-so-annoying dog. :Shrugs: I love you twice as much now cause you reviewed twice! Thank you, thank you!

Whew! Okay. I was kind of sad that less people reviewed this time…iunno what happened last chapter to get 21 reviews or whatever the number was, but..oh well, I love all the people that review all the same! Anyone wanna try to beat the 21 reviews to chapter 8 and maybe review more for this chapter?

Once again i shall leave you with the highly inspireing words that tend to make people do things...

You know you wanna!

(Press purpley button that is)