The Ward- Home of the Brave
Disclaimer: No I don't own Riddick and the people that made him. Don't sure me...for, I have no money to take....Njoy...
As soon as Truth and Riddick walked into the Ward, they were separated. Truth, to be taken to go through the house procedures and settle in, Riddick to help clean up and watch the three younger kids besides him and Truth. Not that he minded much, he had always loved kids. But, he wanted to be with Truth. She was the best friend he never had in the space of a whole school day.
He smirked as the foster father, named David, and instructed him to make sure the "little brats" stayed out of trouble while he went to help with the new arrival. Riddick frowned deeply and nodded. Knowing, full and well that he was a perv of some sort when he first got here at the beginning of the school year. The three kids named Alex, who was five, Jordan, who was seven and Shane who was ten, all clamored for Riddick's attention.
Truth eyed her new "mother" as she wanted to be called with confused disgust. Who, exactly, did this woman think she was fooling. Lara Abraham was bustling around her room, still fixing it up and explaining how she needed to help watch the Trio, as her other, younger foster brothers were called and clean up. Richard was a big help, but since they were getting older, it would be harder for him to do his schoolwork and deal with the chores and the children.
Now, if she didn't have that frown on her face, I would believe this old wench. She probably just has me here for the money. Old fart...she thought with a scowl on her face.
"How's our new girl doin?" boomed a voice behind Truth, she raised an eyebrow and turned to look at her foster father. Make that, Old Farts...she almost rolled her eyes and David walked into the room.
"I'm sorry you have to share a room with Shane, we usually keep our new kids near our room when they first arrive but-"
"Nah. It's cool, I like kids..." she said softly, slipping off her jacket and looking at the ten year olds bed. Books. He liked them alot. There were ones were littered across the foot of his bed, his bed and on the desk located on his side of the room. "I like books too..."
David and Lara both looked at her proudly. "Tomorrow is Saturday and David and I will be going out shopping for the boys. Will you and Richard be able to take care of them both by yourselves?"
Truth nodded, and smiled at Lara, reassuringly. "We'll be fine..."
Riddick was playing football with Alex and Jordan, while Shane watched, his deep brown eyes set in a frown. He hated sports, Riddick knew, but he had to humor the small ones. Truth was more like Shane the Riddick was, she could relate to Shane better, he watched as Truth walked into the yard and looked around. Riddick was about to call out to her, but got brought down by Alex and Jordan. Truth laughed and shook her head, sitting beside the small boy.
"Hey..." she nudged him softly and smiled.
"Hi." he didn't bother to look at her and she raised an eyebrow.
"I'm your new roomie..." she said. "And...um...your reading buddy. Because I'm not into football Richard Style yet." she commented, watching as Riddick struggled to make a touchdown with the boys hanging on his legs.
Shane laughed softly and she grinned. "There's that smile." she said softly. He looked up at her and she realized he had glasses. "Nice specs..."
Shane blushed and shrugged. "I hate these things...I look like such a geek."
"I like that inna guy..." she winked and he blushed deeper. "I'm Truth."
"Shane...nice meeting you, Truth."
Riddick sat down and watched as Truth connected, beautifully. He had never seen the kid blush before. Seemed, like Truth brought out the best in everyone. He smiled and waited as Alex and Jordan thought out their strategy. So far, Riddick was in the lead. Ten to eight. The eight points he let the kids get, for the sake of a game. He smirked, watching as they ran over and whispered to Truth and Shane and ran back.
"Ready!" They both called out in unison.
"Okay...this is the last quarter and I'm in the lead. One of us has to get to twelve before the game ends." he said, they both nodded and he glanced over at Truth and Shane, who were now standing up on the side. Riddick raised an eyebrow and got ready to hike the ball.
Truth, leaned over and whispered to Shane and he nodded. It looked she was getting ready for something.
"Ready...Set...Hike!" he yelled.
"Hey Richard!?" Shane yelled, Riddick stood up and looked over at him. "Huh?"
Truth, bolted over and yanked down his jeans, making him drop the ball as Alex and Jordan snatched it up and made the score. They won.
Truth fell over laughing as Riddick struggled to pull his pants up. "You had a hand in this, didn't you Vars?" he growled.
Truth wiped a tear from her face and nodded, not noticing him and the boys getting closer.
"Yeah...you shoulda seen your face...it was...it was..." she looked around and blinked. "What are you guys doing?"
"Get her!!" Shane yelled and they tackled her, yelling and laughing.
Truth sat down at dinner, eyeing the plate full of food. She didn't really eat much by way of vegetables and this meal was full of them. Her eyebrows were slightly furrowed as she eyed the food in disgust. Riddick almost laughed as he began to eat, listening to the idle chatter of David and Lara. Truth raised an eyebrow and began eating slowly.
As Lara chattered away, David eyed Truth lustfully, her clear purple eyes met his and he smiled, winking. Truth frowned and pushed her plate away.
"Thanks Lara, but I'm full." She said, walking away to her room.
"Excuse me, young lady, but we don't leave the table just like that. You wait until everyone is done." David stood up and Truth turned around, she tilted her head.
"I'll sit down when you stop-"
"Uh! I'm done too.we're gonna go up and get the boys into bed, " Riddick intervened, taking Truth by the arm and leading her upstairs. When they got into a book room, Truth yanked her arm away from him and growled softly.
"You cannot talk to him like that." Riddick growled out. "He'll never let you stay if you disrespect him."
Truth's nostrils flared and she frowning, thinking to herself. "Yes. I know, I'm.not gonna apologize for him winking and leering at me. I'm not here for that. I'm only here for two things." She held up her fingers in reference.
"Legal age and you." She said and walked out of the room.
Riddick eyed her as she made sure Alex and Jordan had on their pajamas properly, although the aspect of a girl doing this was enough to make them squirm and Truth furrow her brow until she was fed up.
"Hey! Be still." She glared up at them both from the crouched position on the floor. Her hair was flowing down to her shoulders, disheveled and she raked it away from her face and continued, smiling to herself because Alex and Jordan stopped moving.
"There." She said finally. "Time for bed." She took both of their hands and led them to their beds, kissing them and tucking them in, she yawned herself and turned, looking at Riddick and raising an eyebrow. He gave her a slight smirk and she frowned, stepping past him and into the empty hallway.
"What are you smiling for?" she asked him, narrowing her eyes as he shut the door.
"You're cute when you're angry." he said, and kissed her lips, turning and walking into his room, leaving Truth blushing.
"You're cute when you're angry." she imitated and turned walking into her room and shutting the door.
Truth woke up slowly and frowned, was there someone standing beside her bed? She cracked one purple eye open and looked up at Shane, dressed and ready for his day.
"You sleep a lot. And Richard said you would play with me while he went to the library."
Truth sat up and looked over at him, rubbing the back of her head and glancing over at him. "He did, did he? Yes. I would love to play with you, Shane. Let me get dressed. Tell Richard to meet me in the front so we can talk and THEN, we'll have our playtime. I promise."
Shane smiled brightly and ran out of the room, leaving Truth to gather herself and clean up. She pulled on a pair of tight blue jeans and a white tank top, shoving her feet in her boots and grabbing a jean jacket before heading to the front door. Raising an eyebrow she opened her mouth to speak, but he grabbed her by her elbows and pulled her into him, kissing her deeply.
The kiss was energized, for lack of a better word and their tongues entangled in eachother's. Riddick pulled away, breathing heavily and watching Truth who was doing the same.
"I've wanted to do that since last night." He said, blushing deeply. Truth kissed his lips softly and smiled.
"Feel free to do it when you come back from the library." She said stepping away and blowing him a kiss as she turned and looked for Shane.
Riddick watched in awe, her shape was. he cleared her throat and turned, leaving before he got anymore aroused then he already was.
Shane and Truth lay in the deep green grass, looking up at the early summer sky, pointing to clouds and laughing wildly as they talked.
"Do you like Richard?" Shane asked, finally.
Truth nodded. "Yes. I do."
Shane frowned slightly. "Do you like me?"
"Yes. Why?" she turned over and laid beside him, frowning with curiosity.
"Be-because. I saw you two.kissing." he blushed. "And I wondered.if you liked him.the same way you liked me. I hope not, all of that kissing is gross. I like you as a sister, not a.girlfriend." His nose wrinkled in disgust and she leaned over and kissed his cheek.
"I like you as a brother. Happy, young, inquiring mind?" she smirked and Shane wiped off his cheek.
"Yes." He said, laying back down. Truth laughed to herself and shook her head. "At any rate, what exactly do you have to eat around here?" she asked and Shane jumped up. "I can make good sandwiches. I'll go make up some!" he ran off before Truth could say yes or no.
David walked in from the yard, after a few hours of yard work, and no rewards from doing so, seeing Shane about to walk out into the yard with two plates of food made him angrier.
"What the hell are you doing, boy?" he asked, narrowing his eyes at him.
Shane stopped, looking at David in fear. "I.Truth and me were hungry so I-"
"What the hell are you doing?? Serving a girl food? I knew there was somethin queer about you." he yanked him back away from the door and began to jerk him. Shane's head snapped back at an odd angle and he cried out in pain.
"Shut up!! Take it like a man!" David yelled as he began hitting him brutally, his face was bleeding profusely. Shane cried and yelled loudly.
Truth frowned and stood up, running inside and watching David hit Shane, someone she had so much love for, made her angry and she pushed David away from him.
"Get off!!!" she yelled, David stumbled back and Shane fell to the floor, limp. She leaned down to pick him up but David slapped her down.
"You stupid slut.don't you touch him. Leave him be-" he started, but Truth, yelled and punched him square in the face. Feeling his nose crack, she hit him again, this time, he retaliated faster, hitting her, with his full fist in her face and wrapping his large hands around his neck and squeezing. She gagged and tried to pry his hands off her neck, failing she reached out onto the counter nearby and knocked things over, searching for a weapon before she blacked out.
Her hands wrapped around the handle of the knife, Shane used to cut the bread and she gave a mental cry of triumph, bring the knife up and slamming it into the side of his neck. He grunted and gurgled, dropping her to the floor and struggled to breathe past the knife. Truth coughed, letting him die without her eyes watching him vengefully. She looked at Shane and took in a breath. Pulling his limp, cold body into her lap and rocking back and forth.
David killed him. His face was bruised and black and the side of his skull was split open. She cried softly, closing his soulful brown eyes, just as Riddick, Alex, Jordan and Lara walked into the kitchen.
It was a few weeks after Truth's trial. She was proven guilty of the murder of Shane and David. Riddick knew she didn't do it. She would have never.
She was cuffed and taken out of the house, Riddick watching from the window as she kept her eyes to the toes of her boots, being led into a squad car, she didn't even look up to see Riddick. And he knew, deep down in his heart, that he would never see her again.
A/N-Sorry it took so long to churn out this chap. School started and I haven't had much time to write, but now that I'm used to my schedule, I'll be writing more.ah.freely? I guess that's the word. (haha) Lata!
Disclaimer: No I don't own Riddick and the people that made him. Don't sure me...for, I have no money to take....Njoy...
As soon as Truth and Riddick walked into the Ward, they were separated. Truth, to be taken to go through the house procedures and settle in, Riddick to help clean up and watch the three younger kids besides him and Truth. Not that he minded much, he had always loved kids. But, he wanted to be with Truth. She was the best friend he never had in the space of a whole school day.
He smirked as the foster father, named David, and instructed him to make sure the "little brats" stayed out of trouble while he went to help with the new arrival. Riddick frowned deeply and nodded. Knowing, full and well that he was a perv of some sort when he first got here at the beginning of the school year. The three kids named Alex, who was five, Jordan, who was seven and Shane who was ten, all clamored for Riddick's attention.
Truth eyed her new "mother" as she wanted to be called with confused disgust. Who, exactly, did this woman think she was fooling. Lara Abraham was bustling around her room, still fixing it up and explaining how she needed to help watch the Trio, as her other, younger foster brothers were called and clean up. Richard was a big help, but since they were getting older, it would be harder for him to do his schoolwork and deal with the chores and the children.
Now, if she didn't have that frown on her face, I would believe this old wench. She probably just has me here for the money. Old fart...she thought with a scowl on her face.
"How's our new girl doin?" boomed a voice behind Truth, she raised an eyebrow and turned to look at her foster father. Make that, Old Farts...she almost rolled her eyes and David walked into the room.
"I'm sorry you have to share a room with Shane, we usually keep our new kids near our room when they first arrive but-"
"Nah. It's cool, I like kids..." she said softly, slipping off her jacket and looking at the ten year olds bed. Books. He liked them alot. There were ones were littered across the foot of his bed, his bed and on the desk located on his side of the room. "I like books too..."
David and Lara both looked at her proudly. "Tomorrow is Saturday and David and I will be going out shopping for the boys. Will you and Richard be able to take care of them both by yourselves?"
Truth nodded, and smiled at Lara, reassuringly. "We'll be fine..."
Riddick was playing football with Alex and Jordan, while Shane watched, his deep brown eyes set in a frown. He hated sports, Riddick knew, but he had to humor the small ones. Truth was more like Shane the Riddick was, she could relate to Shane better, he watched as Truth walked into the yard and looked around. Riddick was about to call out to her, but got brought down by Alex and Jordan. Truth laughed and shook her head, sitting beside the small boy.
"Hey..." she nudged him softly and smiled.
"Hi." he didn't bother to look at her and she raised an eyebrow.
"I'm your new roomie..." she said. "And...um...your reading buddy. Because I'm not into football Richard Style yet." she commented, watching as Riddick struggled to make a touchdown with the boys hanging on his legs.
Shane laughed softly and she grinned. "There's that smile." she said softly. He looked up at her and she realized he had glasses. "Nice specs..."
Shane blushed and shrugged. "I hate these things...I look like such a geek."
"I like that inna guy..." she winked and he blushed deeper. "I'm Truth."
"Shane...nice meeting you, Truth."
Riddick sat down and watched as Truth connected, beautifully. He had never seen the kid blush before. Seemed, like Truth brought out the best in everyone. He smiled and waited as Alex and Jordan thought out their strategy. So far, Riddick was in the lead. Ten to eight. The eight points he let the kids get, for the sake of a game. He smirked, watching as they ran over and whispered to Truth and Shane and ran back.
"Ready!" They both called out in unison.
"Okay...this is the last quarter and I'm in the lead. One of us has to get to twelve before the game ends." he said, they both nodded and he glanced over at Truth and Shane, who were now standing up on the side. Riddick raised an eyebrow and got ready to hike the ball.
Truth, leaned over and whispered to Shane and he nodded. It looked she was getting ready for something.
"Ready...Set...Hike!" he yelled.
"Hey Richard!?" Shane yelled, Riddick stood up and looked over at him. "Huh?"
Truth, bolted over and yanked down his jeans, making him drop the ball as Alex and Jordan snatched it up and made the score. They won.
Truth fell over laughing as Riddick struggled to pull his pants up. "You had a hand in this, didn't you Vars?" he growled.
Truth wiped a tear from her face and nodded, not noticing him and the boys getting closer.
"Yeah...you shoulda seen your face...it was...it was..." she looked around and blinked. "What are you guys doing?"
"Get her!!" Shane yelled and they tackled her, yelling and laughing.
Truth sat down at dinner, eyeing the plate full of food. She didn't really eat much by way of vegetables and this meal was full of them. Her eyebrows were slightly furrowed as she eyed the food in disgust. Riddick almost laughed as he began to eat, listening to the idle chatter of David and Lara. Truth raised an eyebrow and began eating slowly.
As Lara chattered away, David eyed Truth lustfully, her clear purple eyes met his and he smiled, winking. Truth frowned and pushed her plate away.
"Thanks Lara, but I'm full." She said, walking away to her room.
"Excuse me, young lady, but we don't leave the table just like that. You wait until everyone is done." David stood up and Truth turned around, she tilted her head.
"I'll sit down when you stop-"
"Uh! I'm done too.we're gonna go up and get the boys into bed, " Riddick intervened, taking Truth by the arm and leading her upstairs. When they got into a book room, Truth yanked her arm away from him and growled softly.
"You cannot talk to him like that." Riddick growled out. "He'll never let you stay if you disrespect him."
Truth's nostrils flared and she frowning, thinking to herself. "Yes. I know, I'm.not gonna apologize for him winking and leering at me. I'm not here for that. I'm only here for two things." She held up her fingers in reference.
"Legal age and you." She said and walked out of the room.
Riddick eyed her as she made sure Alex and Jordan had on their pajamas properly, although the aspect of a girl doing this was enough to make them squirm and Truth furrow her brow until she was fed up.
"Hey! Be still." She glared up at them both from the crouched position on the floor. Her hair was flowing down to her shoulders, disheveled and she raked it away from her face and continued, smiling to herself because Alex and Jordan stopped moving.
"There." She said finally. "Time for bed." She took both of their hands and led them to their beds, kissing them and tucking them in, she yawned herself and turned, looking at Riddick and raising an eyebrow. He gave her a slight smirk and she frowned, stepping past him and into the empty hallway.
"What are you smiling for?" she asked him, narrowing her eyes as he shut the door.
"You're cute when you're angry." he said, and kissed her lips, turning and walking into his room, leaving Truth blushing.
"You're cute when you're angry." she imitated and turned walking into her room and shutting the door.
Truth woke up slowly and frowned, was there someone standing beside her bed? She cracked one purple eye open and looked up at Shane, dressed and ready for his day.
"You sleep a lot. And Richard said you would play with me while he went to the library."
Truth sat up and looked over at him, rubbing the back of her head and glancing over at him. "He did, did he? Yes. I would love to play with you, Shane. Let me get dressed. Tell Richard to meet me in the front so we can talk and THEN, we'll have our playtime. I promise."
Shane smiled brightly and ran out of the room, leaving Truth to gather herself and clean up. She pulled on a pair of tight blue jeans and a white tank top, shoving her feet in her boots and grabbing a jean jacket before heading to the front door. Raising an eyebrow she opened her mouth to speak, but he grabbed her by her elbows and pulled her into him, kissing her deeply.
The kiss was energized, for lack of a better word and their tongues entangled in eachother's. Riddick pulled away, breathing heavily and watching Truth who was doing the same.
"I've wanted to do that since last night." He said, blushing deeply. Truth kissed his lips softly and smiled.
"Feel free to do it when you come back from the library." She said stepping away and blowing him a kiss as she turned and looked for Shane.
Riddick watched in awe, her shape was. he cleared her throat and turned, leaving before he got anymore aroused then he already was.
Shane and Truth lay in the deep green grass, looking up at the early summer sky, pointing to clouds and laughing wildly as they talked.
"Do you like Richard?" Shane asked, finally.
Truth nodded. "Yes. I do."
Shane frowned slightly. "Do you like me?"
"Yes. Why?" she turned over and laid beside him, frowning with curiosity.
"Be-because. I saw you two.kissing." he blushed. "And I wondered.if you liked him.the same way you liked me. I hope not, all of that kissing is gross. I like you as a sister, not a.girlfriend." His nose wrinkled in disgust and she leaned over and kissed his cheek.
"I like you as a brother. Happy, young, inquiring mind?" she smirked and Shane wiped off his cheek.
"Yes." He said, laying back down. Truth laughed to herself and shook her head. "At any rate, what exactly do you have to eat around here?" she asked and Shane jumped up. "I can make good sandwiches. I'll go make up some!" he ran off before Truth could say yes or no.
David walked in from the yard, after a few hours of yard work, and no rewards from doing so, seeing Shane about to walk out into the yard with two plates of food made him angrier.
"What the hell are you doing, boy?" he asked, narrowing his eyes at him.
Shane stopped, looking at David in fear. "I.Truth and me were hungry so I-"
"What the hell are you doing?? Serving a girl food? I knew there was somethin queer about you." he yanked him back away from the door and began to jerk him. Shane's head snapped back at an odd angle and he cried out in pain.
"Shut up!! Take it like a man!" David yelled as he began hitting him brutally, his face was bleeding profusely. Shane cried and yelled loudly.
Truth frowned and stood up, running inside and watching David hit Shane, someone she had so much love for, made her angry and she pushed David away from him.
"Get off!!!" she yelled, David stumbled back and Shane fell to the floor, limp. She leaned down to pick him up but David slapped her down.
"You stupid slut.don't you touch him. Leave him be-" he started, but Truth, yelled and punched him square in the face. Feeling his nose crack, she hit him again, this time, he retaliated faster, hitting her, with his full fist in her face and wrapping his large hands around his neck and squeezing. She gagged and tried to pry his hands off her neck, failing she reached out onto the counter nearby and knocked things over, searching for a weapon before she blacked out.
Her hands wrapped around the handle of the knife, Shane used to cut the bread and she gave a mental cry of triumph, bring the knife up and slamming it into the side of his neck. He grunted and gurgled, dropping her to the floor and struggled to breathe past the knife. Truth coughed, letting him die without her eyes watching him vengefully. She looked at Shane and took in a breath. Pulling his limp, cold body into her lap and rocking back and forth.
David killed him. His face was bruised and black and the side of his skull was split open. She cried softly, closing his soulful brown eyes, just as Riddick, Alex, Jordan and Lara walked into the kitchen.
It was a few weeks after Truth's trial. She was proven guilty of the murder of Shane and David. Riddick knew she didn't do it. She would have never.
She was cuffed and taken out of the house, Riddick watching from the window as she kept her eyes to the toes of her boots, being led into a squad car, she didn't even look up to see Riddick. And he knew, deep down in his heart, that he would never see her again.
A/N-Sorry it took so long to churn out this chap. School started and I haven't had much time to write, but now that I'm used to my schedule, I'll be writing more.ah.freely? I guess that's the word. (haha) Lata!