Chapter 5
The transport pod flew around a bit, before hovering above the ground and finally landing. Chiana was the first out, skipping joyfully, followed by D'Argo and a saddened looking Crichton.
"Its going to be alright" assured D'Argo, giving his friend a reassuring smile.
John's eyes were brimming with tears.
"I can't do this" he admitted "I can't be away from her, to know she is up there suffering. I can't." John suddenly broke down in a fit of tears and Chiana held him for comfort.
"Its okay. We'll find a cure. It's okay. Don't worry." She held him tight like he was her baby.
John flinched away slightly, a tear slipping down his cheek. He placed a hand to his forehead, rubbing it back and forth as if to rub away the worry lines etched into his face. He stopped suddenly and let out a frustrating "Frell all this!"
Chiana tried to lighten the mood but she could see how frustrating it was for Crichton.
"Have you ever had your head run over by a train?" asked John.
Chiana looked puzzled.
"A train? What frell is that?"
"Never mind"
Chiana didn't know what the frell he was on about and could see there was no point in asking him. She waited a few microts to see if John would say anything else. Suddenly he threw up both his hands as if surrendering and shouted "I CAN'T DO THIS!"
" Awww come on Crichton…blez out, okay? Lets go find this cure. This is gonna be the dreadest adventure ever!" Chiana squealed.
That cheered Crichton up and his face was lit with a smile. He realised that he couldn't turn back now because if he did Aeryn wouldn't have a cure and would die. He didn't want that.
They began heading towards a rise of smoke, smouldering upwards from a fire perhaps?
The land was scattered with tall trees everywhere. It looked as if poppy seeds had been tossed to the wind. The sky above was a greenish colour and there was two round shaped moons in the sky. They looked like big flying saucers. Take me to your leader. Thought John, thinking about moons and aliens.
"Which way now?" asked D'Argo.
"I don't know." John scanned the area, returning to look at D'Argo puzzled. "There just seems to be miles and miles of trees everywhere…Hey where's Chiana gone?"
D'Argo looked frantically around calling out her name.
"Frell that Nabari girl!" he cursed.
"D'Argo!, Critchon!" came a echoing sound. "Err, some help here guys. I'm stuck…ow!"
"Chi? Where are you? Are you okay?" John shouted loudly, hoping that where ever Chiana was she would hear him.
"I'M FRELLING STUCK, CRICHTON, OF COURSE I'M NOT OKAY!!! I think I twisted my ankle."
"Stay where you are Chiana. Just keep calling, John and I and we'll find you."
After a running around following the sound of Chiana's voice they finally found her near a clump of trees and upon arrival were nearly swallowed by a gigantic hole. There in the bottom was Chiana covered in mud and looking rather annoyed.
"Damn these rabbit holes….and now here comes Bugs Bunny!?" John shouted laughing.
"Hang in there, Chi!" said John, beginning to look around for some rope or something long enough to pull Chiana out with. He saw a long branch around two meters long, and D'Argo cut it off with his Quarter blade and they pulled Chiana out.
"Thanks guys" she said, supporting herself on D'Argo because her ankle hurt. "I was just walking and then…."
"You fell down a big hole!" finished John.
"Come on." D'Argo supported Chiana around her waist and helped her steps until she felt confident to walk on her own. "let's get the cure. Chiana stay close to me, okay?"
"sure, thing, D'Argo." she looked up and gave him a sly smile.
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Aeryn woke up calling John's name and was reassured by Zhaan that he was safe. She had been in and out of sleep and hadn't really noticed that Rygel was in the room, standing guard by the door. Zhaan was worried that she may wake up and begin to hallucinate, start to walk out the door and hurt herself. Rygel was there just in case.
Aeryn suddenly woke up in a panic, grabbing the bowl beside her and vomiting into it a few times. Exhausted she tried to get back to sleep feeling hot and tired. She began to dream…..
* "John! John!, Is anyone here? Anyone? Please don't leave. I don't want to die."
John raced into the room "Aeryn, Babe, it's okay. I'm here you're safe now."
"I'm dying John, dying. Don't let me die. I love you too much/"
"I love you to Aeryn, I do. I love you forever, and ever."
Aeryn knew she didn't have long left, the searing pain radiated throughout her body. It felt worse than heat delirium to her. Much worse. She knew she would never be able to love John again if she died but she had no choice as the numbness began to touch her body. Suddenly her body went limp and her eyes began to close. Pictures of John flashed across her mind as if it were projecting a slide show.
John grabbed her lifeless body trying to shake her from death …it was too late. Aeryn Sun the woman he loved was no more.
"Aeryn, AERYN!, AERYN!. Oh my god she's, she's DEAD!…" *
Aeryn woke up, sweat glistening all over her body. She took deep breaths until her breathing evened out. She wasn't go to die was she? Rygel noticed she was awake and came over, flying in his throne sled.
"Hey, the ex-peacekeeper is awake. How are you feeling?" Asked Rygel. He really did wish Aeryn was dead so he could claim her possessions to himself but then remembered if she was dead who would protect him if he was in danger? He decided to help her in this crisis.
Aeryn looked over at Rygel, her vision a little blurry. She felt a bit dizzy.
"Not to good. How long was I asleep?" she asked.
"Not long. You were having some frelling nightmare. I was stuck in here hearing you muttering about the whole frelling thing!" replied Rygel.
"I died in it."
"Oh, and before you ask, I don't want your possessions."
"Really!? I thought you would be eager to see me die so you could have all my things."
"Yes, but it is my duty to serve you, to care for you."
"That's very nice of you Rygel. Now go get me some water!"
Rygel grumbled and followed Aeryn's order.
Aeryn started to drift off again, hoping Crichton would be back soon with cure.
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John, D'Argo and Chiana made their way towards where they had seen the smoke rising. When they came to a clearing and through a passage of trees, they could see a village with aliens walking about. Chiana was eager to start her adventure now.
"Come on guys!" she shouted, excitedly "Don't you want to save Aeryn?"
D'Argo looked at Chiana "Of course we do but we can't just go in unexpected. We have no idea what this race is like. Hezmanna they could take us prisoner!"
"Heavy D's right. One of us should go up there. Then they wouldn't think we've have brought a whole army with us."
"Good idea….but hey, who's going to go there then?" Asked Chiana. Suddenly both eyes fixed on her.
"Oh!, No!, No, No! not me. I always cause trouble that's what you say. Why me?"
"Look, Pip. You're a great distraction causer, talented burglar and…well if something happens you'll be able to get out fast. Okay?"
Chiana wanted to whine, she hated being alone, especially in a place she didn't know.
"Move your eema!" shouted D'Argo shoving her out the way.
Chiana grunted. All that was to be seen was a grey skinned figure heading to the village.
Chiana scanned the area. There were small huts, a market place and a big fire in the middle with some kind of animal roasting on it. The aliens of what ever race they were, were busy over the other side and didn't notice her….except.
"Zizzy!, Zizzy!" cried a little voice from behind her. She felt someone tugging on her leg and she turned around in alarm.
"Frell me dead!" she cursed, looking over at a small form of a child. The boy looked about three cycles old and had dark brown hair and sphere blue eyes. His arms were plastered with some kind of tattoos, maybe some kind of racial marking and he had flashing disk at one side of his head. Chiana looked around to see where the child's parents were, she saw none.
"Hey, where are your parents?" she asked. The little boy ran in and out of her legs.
"Zizzy!, Zizzy!" he cried in excitement, suddenly handing Chiana a fruit and running away. He stopped as he came face to face with his parents. His giggles faded away as he was told off. His parents came over.
"Greeting, young one" the female said, before shaking Chiana hand. The male followed with the same action afterwards.
"Hi" replied Chiana.
"I see you have met 'Goss' my three cycle old son. He's gets very exited with new people."
Chiana let out a small giggle "What the frell is Zizzy?" she questioned, puzzled.
"Oh, that. In our language 'Zizzy' means young lady. My son got that right."
The man looked at Chiana.
"Are you here alone. The last civilians who came to this place, started war. It has taken us nearly two cycles to repair the damage."
"Well. I am not really alone. Just a microt." Chiana ran back to where the other two were and took them over.
"This is D'Argo and this… this is Critchon" she announced, pointing to them in turn.
The man looked Crichton over "Peacekeeper, I presume. They've been to our planet before."
"Err…actually no. I'm from a place called Earth. I'm a human."
The man frowned and decided to introduce himself.
"I am Amaz and this is my wife Kendala and our son Goss. We are of the race 'Trillx'. An artificial race, A.I"
"So you're the robot kind then?" Asked John.
"We are" replied Kendala
"You must be hungry and thirsty," Amaz said. "Follow me and maybe you can explain to us why you are here. Our hut is this way."
The gang followed the couple to their hut with Chiana holding the boy's hand while he skipped alongside her, laughing.
AN:/ firstly Thank you to Catluckey who helped me with this chapter. The tips and ideas were really helpful. Thanks.
I hope the wait for this chapter was well worth it. I am sorry I couldn't post it sooner but I have coursework and exam revision to do. Thanks to all the Scapers who have already reviewed. I am glad you like the fanfic. I'll update as soon as I can. More troubles for Moya and crew in the upcoming chapters! Watch this space.
