-Chapter 27-
Hope, Anger & Fear
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"Quasi-dead speaking"
Thoughts – Luna / Riddick
Thoughts – Ruby / Killer
…...Roger's Speaking...
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(Luna's Pov – Underverse – Few Minutes Later)
Kyra and I were both quiet as we knelt next to Roger. I felt as though I lost someone dear to me. I closed my eyes and said a silent prayer then I looked up at Kyra.
"We need to find a way out of here." I told her standing holding out my hand.
My fangs went back as did my nails. I didn't know if my eyes changed but I could feel that something was different about me. It was as if I was watching a movie that I couldn't pause or eject. I hated the feeling. Kyra didn't say anything as she looked down at Roger once more then stood without taking my hand. I wondered if I did something to her but I watched as her shoulders started to shake as I smelled salt falling down her face. I rushed over and pulled her into my arms. I lead her down the hallway where I heard a low hum. It didn't take us long as we found the room like the one in Necropolis. I lead Kyra into the room and realized that it was the same as the one the quasi-dead were in.
"We have been expecting you and young Jack." The quasi-dead lowered from their positions in the stones. "Have you found what you came for?"
"Yes, I have." I answered truthfully. "I came for my sister and wish to take her back."
"Then it shall be done." The quasi-dead told us as another secret chamber opened and two goblets were filled with different color liquids. "Kyra shall drink from the pink and Luna from the purple. They will take you back to Riddick and your life. You did well and we now answer to you and only you, Lady Marshal Luna."
With that the quasi-dead disappeared, leaving Kyra and I standing there. "Well let's go home." I said taking Kyra's hand. "I know that Riddick is going to throw a bitch fit when we come back."
"Well duh." Kyra rolled her as we walked over and grabbed the goblets. "You did leave without him knowing. Let's get this over with." She wrinkled her nose as she smelled it. "I cant wait to see Riddick again."
I just nodded and prayed that Riddick wouldn't hurt me to much, when I returned. Also I hoped that my child was safe and sound. I was rather worried and needed to make sure. I knew that Riddick would also need some alone time with me, if he had anything to say about it. Locking eyes with Kyra, I raised the goblet at the same time Kyra did and downed the nasty tasting shit then set the goblet back down at the same time Kyra did. I pulled Kyra into my arms and closed my eyes. Kyra had wrapped her arms around me hoping that she could go back. I knew what she is thinking at this moment because I was thinking the same thing.
That was when the sick feeling began. Kyra held onto me tighter and I knew that it was working. Instead of the cold of before, she was heating up. I tightened my grip when I felt her knees give out. I layed us down without even opening my eyes. I knew that Kyra had passed out from whatever pain she was feeling. It felt like I was in a ship that was taking off. My stomach was churning but I was able to keep the contents of my stomach within my stomach. I knew that we were almost back because of the noises I was hearing. Like Riddick yelling at the quasi-dead to let him in and Aereon trying to calm him down. Kyra's heart beat was strong and I could feel her body working on returning to the living. I didn't move until the humming subsided because I knew it would do no good.
However when I did open my eyes, I could tell that Kyra was no longer a Necromonger but just as she was before. Then the doors busted open and Riddick rushed over and forgot about Kyra while he picked me up and moved me away setting me on a flat stone. Kneeling down in front of me, Riddick checked me over and placed his hands on my stomach. His eyes closed in concentration. I noticed a bright glow coming from Riddick's right shoulder suddenly and thought back to what Roger told me. Frowning, I reached forward and pulled his tank top shoulder down slightly and gasped. Aereon who was by Kyra was by my side in an instant. Her eyes on the glow and Riddick also opened his eyes and looked over. I couldn't tell what he was thinking because his face was emotionless and his goggles were on.
"Luna?" I heard softly and whipped my head around to spot Kyra's eyes opened.
I forgot all about the mark as I rushed over and knelt down beside her. Ruby was there but wasn't speaking to me. Nitro and Killer were no where to be found. I could tell that everyone needed to speak with me but there were things that needed to be done first. I looked up and noticed that Nathaniel was staring at Kyra like he wanted her for himself. I pushed that thought aside because I would have to speak with Nate about this before I jumped to any kind of conclusion. But then again, she could do worse.
"We need to get her to a room." I said looking up at Nate. "Will you help me?"
Nate snapped out of his trance and nodded, walking over and scooped Kyra up as if she weighed nothing. "Shall I take her to the room, Misty prepared. It is two doors down from the Master's room." His eyes cut to Riddick, who was right behind me.
"Yes, thank you." He turned but I stopped him for a moment. "Also will you put someone outside her door in case she needs something. She is going to be very weak for a while."
Nate nodded smiling and I could see it in his eyes. He liked my sister. Oh Boy. "Of course, my lady." He then turned and headed out the door.
Aereon excused herself while Ruby went with her. Mace and Urik looked from one another then bowed and turned, heading out the door just like everyone else. Riddick was breathing deeply as his chest was pressed against my back. I shivered as his hands came up and grasped my upper arms. He marched me over to a low level pallet and turned me around sitting me up on it. I was eye level with his chest and I didn't want to raise my eyes any higher because I knew that he was pissed. The air around us was tense and I could feel the static crackling in the air. He knelt in front of me and suddenly I could see into his goggles. I closed my eyes tightly as I clenched them together. I heard Riddick snarl as I was suddenly on my back with him over me. His nose was touching mine and I could tell that I was caged in by his body. Even though he was pressing down, I could feel part of his weight. I was never more glad that I was pregnant then at this point.
"Look. At. Me." Riddick snarled as his nose pressed into mine. I then felt one of his hands wrap around my neck. "Fuckin' Look At ME!" He roared and I could hear a hum again.
My eyes popped open and I started to shake as I saw that Riddick was barely holding it together. Riddick's hand was tight around my neck but just enough pressure to make me aware of it. His goggles were ripped off as his eyes bore into mine. I swallowed and wondered if he was this angry at me for leaving without telling him or putting the baby's life in danger. I whimpered as my shaking got worse and suddenly his hand was off my throat and he was gone out of the room. I was shocked when I looked around, noticing that I was alone. I suddenly realized what happened. He was so angry with me that he now hated me. I turned on my side as I curled into ball. I didn't know how long I layed there but soon I dozed off. Shaking scared that my mate now hated me.
(3rd Person Pov – Quasi-Dead Chamber – An Hour Later)
Ruby was heading back to the room where the Alpha's had been left and wondered why Riddick had cut off connection to Killer but no one had seen either Riddick or Luna. Ruby nosed the door open and sniffed the air. All she could smell was fear, anger, worry and love but something wasn't right. Walking into the darkened room, Ruby walked forward until she spotted something curled into a ball lying on a stone platform that wasn't raised that far off the ground. Ruby told her mate to bring some of the guards to bring Luna back to the room. Killer had rushed over and grabbed one of the guards cape and pulled then ran full speed towards the room where Luna had been left. Urik had been the guard that Killer had grabbed and he rushed after the Lords pet and found that the door was open. As soon as Urik stepped in he swore in his native tongue and rushed over picking his lady up and headed to her room.
"What happened?" Aereon appeared as Urik was carrying Luna back to the master bed room. "Where's Riddick?"
"I do not know elemental." Urik told her turning the corner. "Thee pets let me know of the Lady's state. I do not feel that anything is wrong but the lord losing his temper." His eyes cut to Aereon's.
Aereon nodded as a frown appeared on her face. "I will try and find Riddick." She turned but didn't have to go far as the man she was looking for was walking towards them sweating. "Or maybe I do not have to." She raised an eyebrow. "Why was the Lady left in the Quasi-dead chambers?"
"Hm." He said as he walked up to Urik and took Luna then turned and headed into their room.
When he shut the door and locked it, everyone understood that they were to be undisturbed until one of them came out. Aereon calculated that it was most likely going to be a long night for the Lord and Lady. They were both to pig headed to admit they were wrong. Aereon sighed and dismissed everyone as she turned, heading to her room. It was almost night fall and a lot was going to happen tomorrow if she calculated right. Luna was now about two weeks along. Yes she was gone about a week even though to her it would seem longer.
That was the reason Riddick was so surly. Aereon shivered as she remembered when Nathaniel went to get Riddick telling him that Luna screamed inside the room. Riddick had rushed the doors and bounced off. No matter how hard he tried, he could not make the door budge. Aereon felt sorry for him because he was so grief stricken that he wanted nothing more then to bring Luna back into his arms. She knew that Riddick was having trouble showing how he felt. Not to mention that he was unable to speak how he feels.
"One day, I hope they will just open up their hearts." She whispered to herself as she walked away. "It would save us all a lot of trouble."
(3rd Person Pov – In The Master Bed Room – Riddick & Luna)
Riddick sat in a chair in the corner of the room. The lights were off that way he could take off his goggles without the light hurting his eyes. He knew that Luna could see in the dark just like him because of the shine job. Luna was layed on the bed covered up with a light blanket as Riddick sat and thought about what his mate was feeling. Luna was so upset that she didn't know that what she was feeling was part his feelings just like he could feel hers. He knew that he scared her earlier thus the reason he left to the dojo and worked out his frustration on a punching bag that he had put there. After the first couple of days, no one wished to spar with him since he wasn't one to give up easy. Yet in the bed was the one person that could take him down with four little words.
I don't love you.
Something Riddick hoped that he wouldn't be hearing but it wouldn't be the first time someone ran from him in fear. He just never thought it would be his mate. Riddick's head snapped up as he heard Luna's breathing change, to announce that she was getting ready to wake up. Taking a deep breathe, he stood and moved over and sat next to her on the bed. There was no weapons in the room thus she couldn't hurt him or herself if she tried. Not that he knew she would, it was just a precaution. When Luna's heart beat picked up, Riddick frowned as he layed a hand on her shoulder. Luna whimpered and started to struggle. He then realized she was having a nightmare.
"Luna?" Riddick called taking her into his arms. "Luna, wake up, Angel." He whispered as he sat with his back against the headboard.
Just as Luna's eyes opened, the room was filled with a soft light blue light. Riddick's eyes narrowed but he could barely see a outline of a tall big figured. Riddick pulled away from Luna, not taking his eyes off the man when Luna grabbed his arms.
"Riddick, wait." She whispered harshly because of her dry throat. "Roger." She nodded to the man in front of her.
Roger was in front of them but only in a blue outline of himself. His eyes were on Riddick as a smile spread across his face.
…..It has been a long time... Roger smiled at Riddick. …...You were just a babe when I saw you last, my son...
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Author Note – Ooooooo! What is going to happen now? What will Riddick say about who his father is? What will happen now that everyone is back home and safe? Will life finally let Riddick and Luna rest? Til next time keep reading and reviewing...
~*Dragon*~
