Chapter Two

Draken four was a remote world but a beautiful one. The light breeze of warmth the consistent temperature never tipping the scales one way or another. The friendly inhabitants made this planet peaceful. Riddick stepped off the ship and inhaled the fresh clean sweet smelling air. Still not sure why he was here or why he even bothered to come he went off in search of Audella.
The world consisted of many small villages. Vast woods and lakes populated the world. Technology was taking a back seat to the simplistic way of life. People worked the field and herded the animals. Hand made items were common here and little shops filled the streets.
Merchants congregated to the center square each morning to sell their wares in hope to make money or barter for services. Riddick passed by a small cart and inhaled the aroma of the beef filled pastries he enjoyed so much.
"How much?" He asked the young girl behind the cart. She motioned the priced. "I'll take three," he three. The girl smiled as he walked away eating the pastries with glee.
Riddick stopped in at a small tavern and ordered a drink from the bartender. As he sipped his drink contemplating his next action he saw a woman out of the corner of his eye. Her movements cat like, hips swaying as she walked. Full bosomed her cleavage peaked out of her gown. Her face was pleasant and her offer just as sweet but he refused her.
"I never have known Riddick to refuse."
"I know you?"
"Once. It has been a long while since you graced our community. What brings you back?"
"Dalia go off and see to the other guest." A large man came over and she left with a pout.
"I figured you be back." He spoke with a gruff voice, "Heard about your pardon. Lucky break."
"Yea. If you say so." He finished his drink in a gulp. "Where can I find Audella?"
"What do you want with her?" He asked warily, "You just got here and besides you look healthy to me."
"My reasons are my own."
"Come now is that any way to greet an old friend."
"As I recall we were never much of friends." Riddick replied coolly.
"Well you stole my girl away." Riddick scoffed at the remark.
"She wasn't yours as I recall. Besides nothing much came of it."
"The hell you say!" He roared. The bartender came running over.
"Please Dreker not today. I want no fighting in my tavern this day."
"I was just leaving. Audella? Where can I find her?" Riddick asked throwing a few coins on the counter.
"Just follow this road. She is beyond the outskirts of the village."
Riddick nodded and turned to Dreker, "Next time you step into my face I will kill you. Pardon or not I am still a killer." He left and went off down the road.

Helion

The tomb was cool and the air stale. She reached out to touch the icy stone and wept. A chill went through her body as she read the inscription. Jack? That had been her name all those years in hiding. That was why she could not find her. Kyra. Her father's daughter she had sworn to find and bring home. She was here all along.

She had lived with Imam for most of her life until her foolish heart went in search of Riddick. Her love cost her her life and she wondered if Riddick had return that feeling or was he as cold as he was to her.

Three months before the Mercs caught up with him. Three months he had shard her bed. Three months she had questioned him about his past knowing that he was on Kyra's ship. And for three months he said nothing. Replied the people on the crew were dead. Including Riddick. Richard was the only name he gave her but she knew who he was.

Her and only her. It wasn't until the mercenaries came to Draken that people found out they were harboring a criminal. A murder of such extremes as Riddick. He was the stuff of nightmares. And he had been her fantasy.

Believing her sister to be dead she had allowed Riddick to consol her with his body. Never knowing who she really was. Kyra was Jack to Riddick, she knew that now. His lies had taken her away from him. Three people survived that planet.

Two were now dead and Riddick was the reason. She lifted her head and screamed, "I will find you and kill you Riddick!" Her body shook with rage as she wept. Weeping for the past and the present to come.