In the main area D'Argo, Chiana and Zhaan suddenly burst in, guns at the ready.

"Hiya, guys! We're here ready to fight," announced Chiana holding her gun.

"We managed to escape and find our weapons" she added.

"Cool!, you've come at the right time. This creature is getting mighty mad," shouted John.

The 'Billop', who was hidden in the shadow, was getting restless again.

The creature suddenly sprang and was immediately held off by D'Argo's quota rifle. Next fired Chiana who stood near Zhaan to protect her as she carried no weapons.

The crew shot the creature with many cheers from the audience. The 'Billop' lunged back. The creature was hard to kill even with a full team. Crichton found the fighting hard as the creature had frelling bitten him. But he wasn't giving up yet. He had to get the children free.

It was Aeryn who noticed it first. The creature's back seemed very vulnerable. It hated being shot in it's back and backed away when this was done. Aeryn realised firing at the creature's backside wouldn't kill him they needed something larger, but what could they use? As the crew fired more, Mac had decided to get the children and load them both into the cage. He had been watching the crew battling for their lives and wanted there to be more action. He decided to place the children in the cage to have things thrown a them.

Mac opened the doors, released the children's chains and got guards to drag them out. The children tried to escape the guards grasp but they couldn't. They were dragged out into the main area where the rest of the crew shot the creature. Randi began crying.

"John!, help!" shouted Alexia panicking as the cage was lowerd. John raced over followed by Aeryn, but the guards held them off as the children were pushed into the cage as it pulled upwards. Alexia called to her friends for help but the creature was back on pursuit and they couldn't get away to help the children.

+++++++++

Food was thrown first then metal that hit Randi in the face. He cried in pain. Aeryn hated the sound of them crying and wanted to save them but the 'Billop' wouldn't leave them alone. Suddenly a plan sprung to Aeryn's mind. She looked up at the cage. If she could release it on top of the creatures back it may kill him. She explained the plan to the rest of the crew and Chiana opted with help from Zhaan who volunteered to lured the 'Billop' to into its position. Aeryn stayed near the cage release cable as chiana and Zhaan lured the creature to the spot directly under the cage. As Aeryn looked up she felt a tear run down her cheek. Although Peacekeepers were supposed to deal with emotions Aeryn couldn't hold them in anymore. Around her laid pieces of food, metal and junk that the children were being hit with.

"Hey, piece of dren, come here!" ordered Chiana beckoning the creature forward. It did so, saliva dripping from its teeth. Zhaan and Chiana brought the creature forward so that it was under the cage. The crowds couldn't understand what had was going on. When the creature was underneath. Aeryn shouted to the children to lay down in the cage and hold on tight. They did so. Releasing the cable the cage fell hitting the 'Billop's' back and sending him to the floor unable to breath. The children in shock had passed out but they were safe. The crowed waited for the creature to resurface but it didn't. They were shocked. The crew had killed the creature for the first time ever.

+++++++++

As the crew rejoiced with happiness. Zhaan stayed with the children in case they woke up. She decided that if they didn't get medical attention soon they may die of exhaustion or dehydration and Crichton leg was beginning to throb again. The crew's rejoices was interrupted by a clapping sound. Mac had entered, hands clapping together.

"We'll done, well done. I see you killed the 'Billop'. Hard?"

"Not when you have strong, ex-Peacekeeper chick, a kick-ass, grey girl, a big warrior, beautiful looking priestess and of course, me John Robert Crichton Junior."

Zhaan looked worried "We have to leave. These children need medical attention and I need to examine your leg, John"

"Yes, Doc," Said John.

"Look, Mac. Nice chatting to you and all……but we gotta go. We've got a ship waiting," said Chiana.

Mac looked around him and let out a smile.

"Sure…..you can leave, you killed the creature and I did promise to let you go." he paused for a moment "Very well, you can leave. Take these children out of here, I don't want to see them again".

The crew left with D'Argo carrying Randi and Aeryn Alexia. Mac gave an evil smile he had plans for the crew. Their problem wasn't over yet.

+++++++++

The crew arrived back on Moya and were greeted by Rygel, who was feeling much better. Chiana told Rygel and Pilot of their ordeal.

"Do you think they'll be alright?" questioned Aeryn in Zhann's medical bay.

"There a sleep at the moment. I have stabilised their dehydration and I will clean their wounds. They should wake up soon. You can stay here if you'd like."

"Thankyou, Zhaan."

Zhaan wrapped a bandage around John's leg and told him to drink some 'Fellip Urine' as it will numb the pain. After Critchon had thanked Zhaan and hugged Aeryn he retreated to his chamber to rest.

+++++++++

Back on the planet, Mac was speaking into his transmitter.

" Scorpius, I have the escaped prisoners they have left my planet and are in their ship."

"Thankyou, Mac very good, I have tracked their co-ordinates and am in hot pursuit. I will not let them get away."

"I need that wormhole technology from Crichton. Without it I can't destroy Earth."

"I will keep you posted on any news. Goodbye."

Mac felt very proud. Could the aliens escape this problem?

+++++++++

"It was this big. A big piece of dren" announced Chiana to Rygel and he sat stuffing his face full of food cubes. His appetite had returned.

"So Ryge, feeling any better?"

"I feel so much better, that I am going to celebrate by feasting. Care to join?"

Chiana gave off a grin and picked up some food cubes and threw them at Rygel. They began to have a food fight whilst giggling.

+++++++++

"Where am I?" questioned Randi who was the first to wake followed by Alexia who looked around the room for signs of life. She heard a voice.

"Zhaan they're awake." said Aeryn. Zhaan headed over.

"Hello. Its me Aeryn. Remember?"

"Aeryn……you…..you saved us. Thankyou." muttered Alexia.

"It wasn't just me. I had some help from my friends."

D'Argo entered the room.

"How are they?" he questioned concerned.

"They seem to be recovering. They should be able to return to their command carrier soon" said Zhann.

Randi suddenly sprang from his bed followed by Alexia. They ran to the wall and cowered in the corner.

"No!, No!, No!" shouted Randi. Zhaan tried to calm him down.

"Shhh!, its ok, we're here to help you. We're friends"

"You can't!, you can't!" screamed Alexia panicking.

"You can't. Why can't we?" asked Aeryn puzzled.

"You can't send us back. The child's Mother, if she finds us, will kill us this time. She said she would if we ever returned. Please don't send us back."

"Don't you have a Mother or Father waiting there for you?" asked D'Argo.

"No," sobbed Alexia "They died when we were young. We don't know how."

"Look, we'll send you back and sort out the problem. If the child's Mother comes. I'll stick this gun right up her eema!"

"I like you Aeryn." said Alexia.

"I like you and Randi to." replied Aeryn hugging the children. She would miss them.

Suddenly their happy moment was stopped as the ship was suddenly hit.

"What the Yotz!" shouted Rygel.

"John, somebody. There is a fleet of prowlers and a dreadnaught heading this way" shouted Pilot.

The ship was hit again this time it disabled the starburst feature.

"Starburt!" shouted John from his quarters.

"I can't. Starburst isn't working. They must have disabled it"

"We are so frelled!" shouted Pip.

What were the crew going to do?

I hope you enjoyed reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it. Feedback would be most appreciated and thankyou for the reviews. I have another chapter in store which I will plan soon.