A/N: I'm so sorry this has taken so long, I have been trying to figure out how I wanted to do these last few chapters, I have a plan for the most part now so hopefully I'll have it done soon. Anyway feed back would be lovely.

Chapter 21

We were on our way to get Kimber, or at the very least check up on her. Both Kyra and Leo had been appointed Riddick's commanders along with Vaako, who Riddick seemed to trust if only mildly. As for me I buried myself in their library, they kept detailed records on the places that had been the races they met, and an extended section on Shades. Normally Kimber would be doing stuff like this but after the hell I've been though, it was a nice change, and it was the most effective way to relax and get away from the watchful eyes of my friends.

"They have tech and they still wrote?" Kyra's voice pulled my attention from the book I had in my hands.

"Yeah, from what I've uncovered some of this was never meant to be read by anyone other than their leader." I responded closing and dropping the book on the table.

"So how did you get in here? The guard argued with me for an hour." Kyra questioned taking a free chair.

"It's funny what a few well worded threats can get you." I shrugged while leaning back in the chair.

"Though I assume you didn't come here to chat, what's up?" Kyra shifted looking unsure for a moment before going on.

"You have seemed a little outta charter lately, are you alright?" I laughed shaking my head.

"Your one to talk, you've been converted yet you maintain who you are." I pointed out then let out a sigh. "But to answer your question yeah I'm find just, tired." I told her, Kyra nodded before leaning forward and grinning.

"Well you might not be so tired if you slept." Kyra joked.

"I do." I protested weakly.

"I haven't seen you in days which means you've been sleeping in here, and Riddick is looking for you." Kyra stated a small smile on her lips.

"If he was looking for me, he would have found me by now." I called her bluff out.

"Fine, he hasn't had the chance to, they have him doing this and that, and other random shit. I'm surprised he hasn't flat out murdered them yet. But we could use someone who isn't so hot headed." Kyra tried again. I sent her a blank stare and she sighed.

"Just go talk to him, for fucks sake." Kyra finally growled out and stood up. "If I have to come find you again." Kyra glared at me but had a smile on her face as she turned and left. Sighing I rose to me feet the black dress I wore constricting for a moment due to the change. It was all I could find for clothes other than the robe I was in before. Leaving the room I shot an annoyed look at the guard before making my way to the command center. There were only a few people wandering down the halls, though when I reached the command center there were waves of anger rolling outside of it. Sighing slightly I walked in. Kyra was now at Leo's side as five males I haven't seen before were talking to Riddick who had his back faced to them.

"We should be heading to the under verse not running errands for the shade. We should have just kicked her off the ship." The youngest member stated. No one seemed to notice my presence yet, I moved to the back of the room and just watched.

"I agree with the new blood for once. She is unstable and has already proven herself defiant of our ways."

"Not to mention she took out almost a third of our guards on board, before she just passed out."

"Aren't there other things to be worried about other than our guest?" Leo stated looking at the men.

"This is the last issue that needs to be addressed." The youngest of the group stated again. The room was still filled with anger and annoyance, but from who was almost impossible to tell.

"We don't even know where she is at the moment; she could be trying to destroy the ship." The oldest of the men spoke up. There were murmurs of agreement between the other men.

"Thanks for the idea." I couldn't help myself, and the chuckle that escaped me as the men jumped and faced me, suddenly looking unsure and outrages at the same time. Taking a step forward Kyra smiled and shook her head as she leaned over and whispered something into Leo's ear, he nodded before smiling at me and walking out of the room.

"How dare y-" The youngest started but a low growl of warning rippled through the room.

"Out." Riddick's voice filled the room as he stood and looked at the men who had assumed he was talking to me. Though as his gaze leveled on the men, a frown covered their faces, and the wordlessly filed out of the room. Walking around the room I avoided Riddick's gaze as I looked at the star chart displayed across a screen.

"You seem to be having fun." I remarked studying the screen with little interest.

"Zoe." There was an edge in his voice I haven't heard from him before, sighing I turned and looked at him and crossed my arms. He took a step forward and hit a button that was on the wall and the door slid shut.

"Where have you been?" Riddick questioned leaning on the table in the middle of the room that was littered with papers.

"Around." I answered dropping my arms and turning back to the screen, I didn't like the look he was shooting me, not to mention he still had anger rolling off of him in waves. Glancing back at him I added.

"You reek of anger."

"I've been busy." It came out as a growl turning my attention back to the map I shrugged.

"So I've seen, these guys do know how to be annoying." I stated unsure of where the conversation was going.

"Were they taking lessons from you?" there was light amusement in his voice, smirking I shook my head.

"After dinner every night." He chuckled and the room was once again filled with silence. The anger in the room seemed to drain off leaving the room feeling slightly awkward. Riddick and I never really talked, we made plans, joked and traded kill stories that was always the extent to our conversations, the fact that there wasn't a real need for us to talk but the unease and want to left me confused.