Ch. 21
Disclaimer: I own nothing of the characters in this story, other then the ones I made up.
Author Note – I am proud to say that this story is coming along better then I had hoped. I know you my readers are enjoying this but just you wait. I am so glad that you, my readers, are enjoying this story. 126 reviews already but I want more! I hope you enjoy the up coming chapter. Now, here's the next chapter!
Notes:
Personal Thinking
...Mental Communication/Dream/Day Dream...
"Eavesdropping from a distance"
"Radio Transmission/In Ship Com"
(~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~)
(Star Jumper, Major Love – Outskirts Of The Nox System)
Jasper was the first to come back to the land of the living as his eyes adjusted to the darkness around the ship. His mind was working like crazy as he suddenly remembered what had happened. Quickly unbuckling from his seat, Jasper turned to check on Dahl, Johns then Luna before he hurried towards the cockpit where Allie and the twins were. Flashes of Alice's face and voice flashed through his mind yet he pushed those in the back of his mind as he opened the cockpit to find that Allie was slumped in the pilot chair and the twins were hugging each other as they layed at her feet.
"Allie?" Jasper called in the darkness as he quickly started the ship again. "Carlie, Emmett? Are you guys ok?" He grabbed his twins then checked Allie's pulse.
"Hmm..." Allie groaned as she started to open her eyes, just as the lights came on. "Dad? Did we make it?"
Jasper frowned as he stared down at his daughter. "I don't know." He growled as Allie finally stood. "Where were we suppose to arrive?"
"The Nox System." Allie whispered as she hit the shield for the front window of the ship. "I had to do it dad." She cut her eyes towards her father who held the twins. "They came here on their own."
"We did." Emmett whispered waking up. "Mom ok?"
"I'm fine but I don't know about you three." Dahl growled as she stalked into the room only to freeze as she realized where they were. "How did we get here so fast?" Allie opened her mouth to say something but everyone's stomach growled as Jasper's, Dahl's and the kids eyes grew dark.
"I think we all need to eat." Johns popped up noticing the dark eyes. "Come on Luna."
Dahl nodded as the five vampires, half or full, headed towards the kitchen where Johns already had the cups of blood set out for those who would want it. Sandwiches were made which seemed a little odd yet no one said anything as they started to eat or drink. Only when things were deemed safe, did Dahl turn her attention to her daughter.
"Now tell us what you were thinking?" Dahl hissed at her daughter. "Wormholes are dangerous because they aren't able to handle ships any longer then a skiff."
"Not to mention most of the ships that try to use them don't make it through the other side." Johns said as he leaned back in his chair.
Luna frowned as he looked to Allie. "You must have had a good reason as to why you took us through that wormhole."
"Alice told me if I didn't get us here sooner, that Furya, Riddick and Bella would die." Allie looked down at the table. "I don't know why but she wanted me to get us here sooner. I even think she helped me get us here."
"I rememba' seein' Alice." Jasper whispered as his eyes moved to Dahl. "She told us she told Allie ta do this." Dahl opened her mouth as she looked to the twins but Jasper shook his head. "They teleported inta the cockpit, ain't that right Carlie?" He raised his brow to the younger of the two twins.
"Carlie has a gift?" Johns and Dahl gasp but Emmett and Allie nodded their heads.
Emmett's chest puffed out, "I do too." He held his hand out, sticking out his tongue. "Look!"
Everyone was in shock as a ball of dirt appeared in Emmett's hand, then started to change into different shapes. Carlie clapped her hands rather happily as Allie rolled her eyes snorting. Waving her hand, air came out of no where and caused Emmett's ball of dirt to turn to dust. Everyone snapped their attention over to her as she grinned.
"I can control wind and Carlie can control water." Allie shrugged as she looked to her father then mother. "I'm sorry for not telling you guys but there wasn't any time. I had to act quickly or we would have missed the only wormhole that would have helped us."
The four adults sat there for a moment before Jasper stood up. "I'm gonna go call Bella." His eyes went to Allie. "When we get ta Furya, you ain't allowed outside fer at least 2 hours when we land."
"Yes, dad." Allie winced but understood because she could have seriously hurt them but she was just doing what she had always been told since she found out she had the gift of sight.
Trust her gifts and they would never lead her astray.
(Furya – 7:00 AM)
Bella was feeding Rosaline 'Rosa' when a beeping sound came from the communication computer near the front of the ship. It had been about 4 months since anyone had heard from Major Love, Jasper's ship. She stood up, holding Rosa with one arm as she headed towards the front of the ship. Riddick and Aiden went with Scar to check out the old ruins of the city but left Spirit and Fury with her. They had been gone a few days which didn't bother Bella because they had taken a communicator with them. Bella also knew it would be good for Riddick and Aiden to spend time together.
As she entered the com-room, she noticed that the message was real time and it was coming from Major Love. Bella's heart leap into her throat as she rushed over, holding Rosa tightly and sat down before she pressed the button. Jasper's image popped up and his eyes grew wide as he realized Bella had already given birth and it seemed to have been a while ago. Jasper blinked a few times before his eyes moved back to Bella as he sat there for a moment.
"How long has it been?" Jasper was a little lost at the moment.
Bella frowned. "Four months, Jay." She shifted Rosa in her arms, taking the cup from her. "Where have you been? I've tried to get in touch but it says you've been out of reach."
Jasper chuckled rather halfheartedly. "It seems that Alice helped Allie get us closer ta Furya." Bella raised a brow at her brother. "We're 'bout 2 months away if we take it slow. We still need ta check the ship out."
"Jasper, what aren't you telling me?" Bella said with a frown on her face and eyes narrowed, Rosa starting to fuse in her mothers arms because she could feel Bella's unease.
"Allie an' the twins took us through a wormhole." Jasper told her with a sigh, causing Bella to gasp. "Allie told us she had ta because the Necros were closer ta Furya then we were. We were about 3 years away and they're 2 ½ years out."
"You would have gotten here 6 months after they've arrived." Bella shivered not liking what Jasper was saying. "What now?"
Jasper frowned a moment, thinking. "Have ya built any building's?"
"No," Bella shook her head. "Riddick told both Aiden and me that we're not to build any buildings until we heard from you again."
"Where is yer mate?" Jasper smirked tilting his head.
"He went with Aiden and a Hound to search some ruins not far from here." Bella told him with a happy grin spread across her face. "Oh," Bella turned Rosa around that way she could face Jasper. "Allow me to introduce you to Rosaline 'Rosa' Jaydie Riddick."
Jasper's eyes looked glossy. "Ya named 'er afta' Rosalie, didn't ya?"
"Yeah," Bella smiled as a tear trailed down her cheek, she quickly wiped it away. "I thought since you named Allie after Alice and Carlie after Carlisle and Emmett after, well, Emmett." She shrugged kissing the top of Rosa's head. "I could name my daughter after you, Edward and Rosalie."
"They'd love it, Belle." Jasper nodded as he looked over the top of the screen. "I also found out that my kids are gifted but they decided ta hide it from me. Has Aiden shown any signs of a gift?" Jasper turned his red eyes back to screen with a raised brow.
"I noticed that Aiden isn't bothered by fire like I thought he would be." Bella frowned as she remembered him reaching through the fire to get some meat off the pig. "I also noticed he can communicate with the hounds here. We have a pack of them guarding the outside of the ship." She glanced down to Rosa. "Other then that I really don't know."
"Ya might want ta talk ta 'im. No tellin' what he's hidin'." Jasper said with a smirk. "I have ta admit, I'm proud of my kids 'cause they hide things from me."
Bella chuckled, nodding in understanding. "Yeah, that's rather hard to do."
"Send a message when Riddick returns. I have somethin' I wanna talk ta him about." Bella didn't like the tone of Jasper's voice.
"Jay?" Bella questioned with only his nickname.
Jasper shook his head. "I'll leave it up ta him ta tell ya, Belle." He looked over the screen again. "We'll be seein' ya soon." He winked before the screen went blank.
Bella frowned not liking the look in Jasper's eyes when he told her to call him when Riddick returned. Rosa was almost asleep in her arms so she decided to lay her down before she called Riddick. Rosa was very fond of her father as she knew Aiden would have been if Riddick was around when he was born. Her heart pinched because she felt a guilt for taking the knowledge she was pregnant with her and not telling Riddick before she left. She didn't give him a choice but she would have to live with that until the day she died.
Shaking her head, Bella headed into the once closet that Riddick turned into Rosa's nursery. She had to admit in the beginning she couldn't believe that he would even suggest something like that but once he was done, Bella knew never to doubt him again. It no longer looked like a closet with shelves lining the walls but a room with a small hand made crib, Aiden made, and a set of shelves that Riddick had made. Since there was no windows in the room, Aiden had painted a beautiful scene of the planet around them and hung it on the wall above the crib.
Bella couldn't be more proud of her son and hoped her daughter would do the same. Laying Rosa down in her crib, Bella patted her stomach watching as her daughter's eyes dropped and soon she was sleeping. Spirit walked over and layed at the end of the crib, her silver eyes locked on Bella's. She walked over and patted the hound on her head then walked out of the room, her eyes moving back towards Rosa to make sure she could escape the bedroom without her daughter waking. Once she was through the door, Spirit walked over and layed in the shadows of the doorway.
Bella had to admit the Furyan hound was rather smart but that's how she and Aiden raised her. She then headed to the exit of the ship but didn't completely leave and sat down on the top steps with her feet on the steps a few feet down. Fury had moved around her and moved down to the bottom of the five steps and layed on the ground. She smiled as she picked up the hand radio that would connect her to Riddick and Aiden. Bella just prayed they were in an area she could get a hold of them because there were a few places the radio didn't seem to work. Holding the button on the side of the radio, she called for her mate.
"Riddick?" Bella's eyes scanned the area around the ship. "Are you there?"
There was silence for a minute or two before Riddick's voice came on the radio. "Yeah?"
"Jasper's on his way with the others." Bella told him as she looked up into the sky. "He also wants to talk to you about something and he wont tell me what it is."
"Hmm. Aiden an' I are on our way back anyway." Riddick said causing a little static to come through. "Should only take a few minutes."
Bella smiled, "Then I'll see you when you get back." She told him as she stood up. "Should I get the fire going?"
"I can do it mum!" Aiden's voice came through the radio with Riddick snarling in the back ground. "See ya soon. AHHH! DAD!"
Bella chuckled, shaking her head as she headed back into the ship. As soon as she stepped through the door, she could hear the communication system beeping again. She knew it wouldn't be Jasper or the others on Major Love so she wondered who it could be. Feeling a chill run down her spine, she headed towards the com-room where the red light was flashing by the screen which meant that there was an incoming message. Real time.
Bella didn't know who it was but she straightened her back as she headed over and sat down in the chair before she hit the connect button. The air in her lungs seemed to disappear as Vaako's image appeared on the screen. A sick grin spread across his face as Bella noticed Dame Vaako sitting on the throne behind him. Bella's eyes turned black as she forced a hiss down. She didn't say anything as she gripped the arms of the chair tightly but not hard enough to break them.
"I see you are still alive and well." Vaako's eyes trailed over her image. "How is Riddick?"
"Alive and well no thanks to you." Bella finally did hiss but kept it quiet. "What do you want Vaako? We're not even close to where you need to go. Why come after us?"
Vaako's eyes narrowed in response. "Because we are not permitted to Underverse until those who are not of our faith are destroyed."
"If you come here," Bella snarled as she heard something outside. "You will die. I'll make sure of it."
"I am not afraid of death." Vaako kept his expression blank. "Are you?"
Bella couldn't answer before the screen turned black as the connection was lost. She knew that the Armada had to be close if Vaako was able to communicate with them using the communication system that was on board the Armada. While it was high tech, it didn't have a long range. Shaking her head, Bella got to her feet and headed outside when she heard voices. It was only when she heard Riddick and Aiden that she sped up. She was outside before she could blink, standing at the doorway of the ship staring at Riddick with what she knew to be a terrified look. Aiden was the first to notice her.
"Mum?" Aiden looked a little worried as his mother started to sway.
Riddick turned his body to his mate only to rush over to catch her as she went to tumble down the stairs. He was able to grab her and hold her to him before she hit the steps. Riddick turned his silver eyes to Aiden then nodded to the ship that was coming into orbit.
"Stay here until Jasper and the others arrive. Alright?" Riddick told his son.
Aiden nodded with a frown on his face. "Is mum going to be ok?"
"Yeah," Riddick nodded with a grin as his mind seemed to be going in circles. "She'll be fine."
(Major Love – Few Hours Away From Furya)
"How'd she look?" Johns asked as him, Luna, Dahl and Jasper sat in the kitchen as Allie sat in her room reading and the twins played in theirs.
Jasper sighed rubbing the bridge of his nose. "She looked good." He sighed leaning back in his chair. "Had the baby while we were in the wormhole."
"Really!?" Dahl gasped with a bright smile on her face. "What's her name?"
"Rosaline Jaydie Riddick." Jasper smiled his shoulders relaxing a little. "Bella also said they haven't even started on buildin' any buildings."
Johns nodded, looking thoughtful. "That's good then." His eyes moved to Luna. "How long til we arrive?"
"A few hours." Luna told his mentor and father figure.
"Good." Johns nodded as he leaned back in his chair with his arms crossed. "Did Bella say about any other Furyan's on the planet?"
Jasper shook his head, "No, she didn't."
"Then that means that there will be about 7 people fighting against an entire race." Johns pointed out a fact everyone else seemed to forget about.
"I don't think..." Dahl started to speak when everyone felt as if they were being pulled through a tiny tube but as soon as the odd feeling started, it stopped.
Dahl and Jasper looked to each other then darted out of the kitchen and towards the twins room. Jasper could still feel Allie in her room thus he knew she didn't do anything this time. Dahl was the first to enter Carlie and Emmett's room only to find that Emmett was sitting there by himself. He looked up with his chocolate colored eyes and smiled.
"Where's yer sister?" Jasper asked his son.
Emmett blinked a few times, "Allie's in her room."
"I meant Carlie, Emmett." Jasper growled at his son's antics.
"Oh." Emmett bit his lip as he looked to his lap. "She wanted to see Auntie Bella." He shrugged. "I think she headed to the front of the ship."
Dahl spun and hurried out of the room only to pass Johns and Luna who stayed in the kitchen doorway. Jasper was right behind her as she finally entered the cockpit to find Carlie standing in the pilots chair with her hands pressed against the windshield. All four of the adults froze as they saw a beautiful planet below them. Green, blue and white could be seen from space yet Jasper could tell this was Furya. The only thing was Jasper noticed it wasn't that bright. His eyes darted towards Johns and Luna because he knew that they would have trouble seeing.
"We made it." Carlie said in an excited voice. "Can we go down?" She smiled brightly as her dimples showed.
(Lord Marshal's Armada – 1 ½ Years Away From Furya)
Vaako stood on a balcony watching as his soldiers trained for when they would destroy Furya. Soft footsteps sounded to his right yet he didn't need to turn or look to know it was his 'wife'. Dame Vaako smiled brightly as she slide up next to her husband. Her eyes twinkled with the power her husband held and by association, she too held.
"How are things coming with the changes?" Vaako asked his wife as he kept his eyes on his soldiers.
"Perfect." Dame Vaako cooed as she slipped her arm through his. "How did your little video chat go?"
Vaako smirked brightly as he turned his eyes to Dame Vaako. "Perfectly." He looked back with the smirk still plastered on his face. "Bella seemed to have been rather shaken when I spoke to her. Riddick was also gone or he would have been snarling in the screen for upsetting the woman."
"It is rather sad he couldn't have been converted." Dame Vaako whispered in a wishful tone. "He was very attractive for a Breeder."
"You are mine." Vaako snarled gripping Dame's arm tighter.
Dame smiled sultry. "Til Underverse comes, my dear Lord Marshal." The smile vanished as some of the female servers came through the doors carrying water. "There have also been talk of rebellion. There are still those who believe Riddick is still Lord Marshal."
"Then I shall weed them out and purify them again." Vaako looked over to his commander. "Nole."
"Yes, Lord Marshal?" Nole slammed his fist into his chest.
"I want you to look through the ranks and find those who speak of Riddick as Lord Marshal." Vaako hissed his eyes looking among those below him. "Take them to the Purifier and have them purified until they realize I am the new Lord Marshal."
Something flashed in Nole's eyes. "Of course, my lord." A sick grin spread across the man's face. "It will be my pleasure."
"He is rather supportive." Dame said softly as the guard walked away. "Do you believe it is a ruse?"
"No, I do not." Vaako smiled as he pulled Dame closer to him. "Shall we retire for the night, my Queen?"
Dame smiled widely as she dug her nails into Vaako's bare shoulder. "I do believe I will follow your lead my King."
Vaako and Dame Vaako hurried to their chambers, not realizing that danger was closer to them then they believed.
(Few Minutes Later – Lower Level Of The Armada)
Nole walked through the halls as he headed into the bowls of the Armada. His silver eyes darted in every corner for someone to jump out at him. It wasn't until he came to a door that he knocked a few times then waited for it to open. It opened a few seconds later allowing Nole entrance. Once inside, his silver eyes scanned those who were standing around. Many of those were from Heilon, who were already purified and not allowed to return, or from worlds that they still remembered who they were. There were also a few Furyans that were left over from the first attack.
"Dame Vaako has heard rumors of those who will turn against the Lord Marshal." Nole's voice was stern, his silver eyes narrowed. "I can only image who was heard speaking from the narrowed eyes of the Dame." His eyes locked on a few of the servant girls who were able to get away.
"It was Natia." A servant with a shaved hair spoke up. "She was speaking to Milya about what will happen." Her brown eyes were wide in fear.
Nole nodded with a sigh, "It seems the 'Lord Marshal' has ordered any of those speaking about turning against him or Riddick being Lord Marshal to be taking to be Purified once again, or until they believe that he is the rightful Lord Marshal."
"What are we to do?" A soldier that had been practicing stood before Nole.
"We stick to the plan." Nole growled his hands clenched in his gloves. "If we wish to be free, or return home," His eyes moved to a few of the soldiers. "Then we must play it cool. We can not afford to be found out."
"What about the girls?" The only male servant there asked.
Nole sighed rubbing the bridge of his nose. "I need two volunteers to bring them to me while I am speaking with the 'Lord Marshal'."
"I will." The female servant said stepping forward. "The Dame has been eying me rather closely."
A soldier stepped forward, "I as well."
"Good." Nole nodded as he looked between the two. "Your names?"
"Fayth." The female servant bowed her head.
"Logan." The soldier said with a grim look on his face. "When will we know when to bring them?"
Nole looked between Fayth and Logan. "You will know when the time is. I'll make sure of it." He looked around. "We will not meet again for another year. By that time we will be close to Furya. Dismissed."
The group nodded and headed out different places that seemed to have been hidden. Nole walked over and sat down on a box that was stacked just the right height for him. It was only when a feminine hand touched his shoulder that he reacted without thought and flipped the woman around to where her back was facing his chest and his hand was on her throat. It was then he realized it was only Fayth. Nole quickly released the woman and took his seat once again.
"I'm sorry for..." Nole started at the same time Fayth spoke, "It was my fault I should have..." They stopped and laughed as Fayth motioned for Nole to go ahead.
"I'm sorry for grabbing you that way." He bowed his head.
Fayth blushed deeply. "I should have made my presence known." She reached out slowly taking his hand in hers. "Is there anything I can do for you, sir?"
"Don't you need to get back to work?" Nole whispered rather harshly knowing that Fayth was a serving/pleasure servant.
Fayth bit her lip, dropping his hand. "Of course, sir." She bowed her head and turned away from him. "Forgive me."
"Wait." Nole grabbed Fayth's hand. "Why did you... Why are you still here?"
"I have always found you attractive, sir." Fayth didn't dare look up. "I had believed you felt the same."
Nole could remember the looks that Fayth always gave him yet he never believed she felt that way. It was then he noticed bruising on her skin. Frowning he pulled her back to him and pulled the neck of her dress down to where he could see it more clearly. The bruising was around her neck which thankfully the high neck dress she wore covered most of it.
"Who?" Nole couldn't say anything else besides that one word.
"Commander Crone." Fayth told Nole as she shivered in dread. "He believes that pains heightens pleasure."
"His most likely." Nole sneered as he grabbed Fayth's chin. "If you are mine, you will be with no other." His silver eyes narrowed. "Do you agree?"
Fayth nodded as she shivered staring into his dark silver eyes. "I agree."
"Mine." Nole snarled as he claimed her mouth with his own.
Fayth whimpered as she tilted her head back, "Yours."
(Furya – 1000 Ft. From Beautiful Danger – 11:00 AM)
Aiden and Riddick stood side by side with Scar and Spirit as Fury stayed inside the ship with Bella, who was still resting. Major Love had just landed yet the back hatch had yet to open. Aiden was nervous because of the odd feeling he felt as the ship grew closer and closer. Riddick had noticed his son's behavior and could guess why he was acting this way but he would have to see when they exited the ship. Just as Riddick had wondered when Jasper and the others were going to come out, the back hatch opened yet he realized Allie wasn't with them. Aiden was also twitching in his spot as his eyes darted between them.
"Riddick." Jasper said with a nod of his head, grabbing the other males arm and shaking it. "Where's Bella?" His eyes darted to Aiden.
"She's inside." Riddick looked around, "Where's the oldest?"
Dahl stepped forward and hugged Aiden as her eyes went to Riddick, "She's inside the ship for another thirty minutes." She frowned as she pulled back. "My you've grown just as Allie has."
"So have the twins." Bella whispered stepping out of the ships door with Rosa in her arms.
"Bella!" Dahl gasped as she darted over ignoring the growl from Riddick. "Oh she's so cute." Her eyes locked on Rosa. "Can I hold her?"
Bella smiled with a nod and handed Rosa over to Dahl. "Hey guys." She smiled seeing Jasper, Johns and Luna. "Where's Allie?"
"She's still inside the ship." Jasper said walking over and pulling Bella into a hug. "Its her punishment fer doing what she did."
"What?" Bella stiffened as she pulled back, her eyes darkening. "She got you guys here sooner and you punish her?"
"She didn't tell us what she was doing, Bella." Johns spoke up with his arms crossed. "Allie could have hurt one or all of us."
Bella narrowed her eyes at Jasper as she tensed. "Did she tell you why she did it?"
"Yeah but..." Jasper started but Bella interrupted him.
"No buts Jay." Bella snapped as she pushed pass him. "Allie saved you guys a lot of time by going through that wormhole and you punish her for it." She looked to Dahl, "I'm going to get my niece."
Dahl nodded as she cooed to Rosa. She also believed that Jasper went a little over board but she understood why he did it. Jasper watched his mate with a shocked expression as Riddick shook his head, watching Aiden follow his mother into the other ship. Luna and Johns were also watching the older boy as he followed his mother because they could tell his eyes were pitch black as he headed inside. Even in the low light, Luna and Johns could see that Aiden seemed to be on the prowl.
Jasper turned his attention back to Riddick. "We need ta talk."
"Yeah," Riddick raised his brow. "Bella said you wanted to talk to me. What about?"
"Privately." Jasper said locking eyes with Riddick.
"Alright." Riddick nodded as he turned his eyes to Johns, "I'm taking Jasper for a look around. You can look around but don't shoot any of the hounds. They patrol the perimeter."
"No problem." Johns said as he watched Riddick and Jasper take off. "Let's get things ready for when Jasper gets back." He said to Luna. "I know he'll want to start on making a home for Dahl and the kids."
Luna nodded as him and Johns went to work on bringing some of the supplies they would need off the ship while making sure everything was in working order. Dahl was rocking Rosa as Bella was inside the ship with Aiden and Allie. The twins were playing with the Furyan pups while Spirit and Fury watched over them. It seemed that things were looking up at the moment for them. If only the peace would last.
(~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~)
Author Note – I'm sorry for not posting as fast as I have been but I've been trying to keep my muse on a leash. For some odd reason he is having fun jumping from one story to another. UGH! So here is the next chapter to A Future Not Expected, I hope you all like this chapter. It was kinda hard to write this one but I think it flows pretty well.
For my Riddick fans, it seems that Vaako is going to get a taste of his own medicine. LOL. What do you think of Vaako's new commander? Nole? Of course, what do you all this of Fayth?
For my Twilight fans, how do you like how things are going between Riddick and Bella? Jasper and Dahl? What do you guys think is gong to happen with Allie, Carlie, Emmett and Aiden's gifts? Does Aiden have the gift of Fire? And what of Rosaline? Will she have a gift? If so? What?
Til the next chapter, keep reading and reviewing...
~*Dragon*~