Author's Note: Sorry for the delay, watch a little sex action in this chapter.

Laura's POV:

Waking up the next day after my 'get shit faced' plan was not easy. My head hurt, every little noise seemed amplified and my stomach just wanted to purge anything in it. Not good. Groaning I headed to the bathroom for an ice cold shower hoping to wake up and feel like I was alive not ready for the grave. Bits and pieces of the night before flashed through my head but the one that stuck out the most was freedom. Something about a deal of sorts. Hmmmm if only I could remember what I hell I said? Damn there goes another one to vodka, gotta love it. Always there to fuck things up. 'All well there's always today to do that.'

Stumbling to the kitchen was suppose to be a walk in the park not a treacherous journey. Tripping here, falling there I was a mess but still managed to make it to the kitchen and land my ass in a chair without further incident. Now all I had to do was figure out how to get to the food prep machine.

"That bad?" The smug son of a bitch said from behind me.

"Looks that way doesn't it?" I shot back not in the mood for his mind games.

"Sure does." He walked around and sat a cup of coffee in front of me which I was grateful for.

"So where are we headed?" I tried to change the subject but struck out again.

"You don't remember?"

"No am I suppose to?"

"Yeah."

"Well I don't you gonna tell me anyway?"

"Viulos system, six weeks out."

"I don't have any clue where that is but okay."

"That shit mess with your memory too? It's part of the deal."

"What deal?"

"The one where I teach you how to hold on to your freedom and you give me the ship and half the credits."

"Oh that deal……you out of your mind?"

"Depends on who you ask."

"When did we agree to this?"

"Last night."

"Last night I was drunk and so were you….."

"You suggested it, I'm just following it through."

"So that's the plan huh? What the hell do you know about holding on to freedom?"

"A lot more than you little girl." He walked away but stopped short of the door.

"We start tomorrow." I wanted to scream back that I wasn't little but my predicament stopped me. Just wish I could hit the rewind button and know what he does. My idea? Damn I really must have been out of if…..half the credits…..yep I was totally wasted.

"You can't let your opponents have the slightest idea about what's coming next. You gotta be quick, but effective. Try it again." Riddick corrected.

It was the same everyday, wake up, work out, eat, learn to fly the ship, shower, eat, go to bed. Our destination was now only three weeks away and I felt ready. Well almost. The training was hard, demanding, and I don't think there was ever a time where I wasn't hurt the next day. Yet, I dished out a couple blows that I was very proud of, though Riddick was my target.

Flying the ship, that was another matter. Just like driving a car except you really didn't have to stay in your lane and there was never any traffic, though there was a nice comet I almost hit. Riddick loved that. But I was improving and would say the hardest thing is landing the damn thing. Take offs left me kind of queasy but supposedly I was going to get use to that, I was to busy throwing my guts up to agree.

Riddick and I even started to talk more. Sure we had our conversations but he was still to quiet. I tired to get him drunk a couple times to lighten the mood and get him talking but I swear it goes right though him. Usually I'm the one wasted, that works too.

With only three weeks left on the ship and with Riddick I felt like I was still missing something but didn't have a damn clue what. Never did I really sit down and think about it, it was more of a feeling, I felt empty inside. To tell the truth I wasn't looking forward to getting off the ship, I liked where I was for once in my life. But on the other hand its not like I've had a lot of options or experiences either. Decisions decisions, if only I had a conscience to tell me what to do.

"No! kick, spin then use the shiv." Riddick's deep tone made me snap my head up. Not paying attention again….what he say oh yea…..it will get me killed. 'Was that the time I told him to shove it or….."

"Laura!" He yelled from right in front of me. He took the shiv out of my hand and demonstrated the move yet again.

"Sorry." I mumbled watching him show me again. The shiv was inches from my arm when it passed, making me break out in goosebumps.

"Got it?" He handed the shiv back to me.

"Yea." I threw myself into the move, doing it perfectly or so I thought. After three hours of training with no break, I was real close to the edge, just needed a little push.

"You're still off balance. When you spin try and keep eye contact, never let them out of your sight. We've been through this." I could hear the aggravation in his voice, goody. I tired it again but this time I played for real. Spinning around I brought my leg with me hitting him on the side of the face, making his head snap to the side. Grabbing the shiv from my pants I finished the move with a nice slice to his arm that was directed at his gut but by luck he blocked it. The move was done but I wasn't. Throwing a snap kick at his knee cap seemed like the thing to do at the time, then snaking my hand out I was able to grab his other shiv. Holding them both in my hands I planned my attack.

"So how was it that time Riddick? Huh? Does that work for you or should I try it again?" Seeing his tongue creep out of his mouth and lick the blood from his arm totally put me in awe. The way he did it made me stand their wide eyed just watching. Throwing both shivs at the wall across from me I headed for the shower. In seconds I was on my ass, looking up totally confused. He managed to get up and sweep my feet out from under me in mere seconds. Dadadadamn…..

"Like I told you before never let your opponent know your next move." Slipping his shirt over his head he walked out leaving me there to stare at his back, but I heard his next comment.

"Still off balance." Bastard was the only word that did it for me at that point.

After getting up and stretching I remained on course….the shower awaited. Removing my tank to wipe my face and letting my hair fall free the bathroom door appeared in front of me. Opening it without a thought I stepped in but took me a minute to realize the shower was running and a very naked Riddick was inside.

"Shit! Today is not my day." I swore when he poked his head out.

"And here I thought you were coming to join me." He laughed at my horrified expression.

"Yea maybe in your own fucked up little world but not in mine." Putting my tank back on I walked to the door.

"Nice tits." 'What!' I looked under….yup no bra! Great, fucking great. I flipped him off as I slammed the door. Wow, I definitely knew how to embarrass myself that was for sure.

Eating quickly I couldn't shake my smile, only I could of done that. 'Oh well he's a guy nothing he ain't never seen before.' No sooner did I think that did Slam pop up in my head….or not. Hearing the shower shut off I practically ran to the computer room, going in and locking the door. Just in case. There was a couch on the wall farthest from me, it looked inviting…a little to inviting. I passed out soon after I laid down.

The lock slid out of place soon after I woke up. My muscles groaned in pain as I moved about but I wanted to see the stars and nothing was going to stop me. It's been my little secret every since I've been on the ship. Wait till Riddick goes to his room, sneak out of mine and sit in the pilots chair pretending that I was the pilot flying through space on impulse. So that's where I went every night. Seeing how the day from hell was over, since it was 1:42 am, I'd have better luck. Creeping down the hall I saw that Riddick's door was shut, man does not sleep. Should try it sometime, maybe he wouldn't be so grumpy.

Finally, I reached the stars. The ship was on autopilot as usual silently cutting its way through space. Closing the door, and sitting down in 'the chair' my mind began to wander. It was almost like I was dreaming except I wasn't asleep. Can't have it all I guess. It was as close as I could get to the bright things in the sky that always had a way of holding my attention, always did something for me. My eyes traveled over the console and silently in my head I started naming every button, every switch and what it did. Hands instantly going for the joystick moving it around. All I had to do was hit the little red button to my right and I would have complete power of the ship. So close but yet so far away…

"Thought you were afraid of the dark?" My heart stopped, now I was. Trying not to act scared out of my mind I answered.

"I am but the stars are my light."

"Hmmmm so I've noticed." He got closer, right by my ear.

"I can smell your fear, its slight but still there."

"Yea well I'm not to fond of the whole lets sneak around in the dark and scare the shit out of people? But you seem to have a knack at it." I turned around focusing back on the stars and not his breath tickling my neck.

"So I do." Always had an answer. His fingers found my hair combing through the long strands making me lean back a little.

"I can smell your arousal just like I could in the cargo hold, a lot stronger this time. It's mixed in the fear except this time there are no chains to keep me restrained" he paused his lips sucking on my neck, "To hold me back, to stop me from fucking you….." His voice fell on deaf ears as I leaned my head back to give him better access. My fingers slowly slid up his head to remove his goggles, so I could catch a glimpse of his soul, and threw them on the floor. God his eyes they were like twin pools of glimmering ice, almost like stars except they were more unique.

The chair spun around till I couldn't see the stars anymore, only him, only the man in front of me, only Riddick. Our eyes locked shortly after, a feeling I never knew existed came over me the one that stuck out the most was need. I needed him in a way I never thought I could want someone, it excited me yet scared me all at the same time. The temperature shot up, or so it seemed, all I had to cool myself off was the cold metal on the chair. Riddick stood there unmoving the entire time, observing me in that way of his. I bit my lip and begged him with my eyes to come closer, ever so slowly did he obey.

All I could see was his eyes until he was practically right on top of me. One thing I noticed was his hands never touched me when he approached, they went right to the sides of the chair, gripping it. The cargo hold flashed in my mind 'you know how to control him, know what he wants, what he'll eventually take…' But I had to disagree at least on the last, giving and taking were two different things. It was time to take what I wanted. My turn.

Never breaking eye contact, my hands started their descent, starting from his freshly shaven head working my way down. Tourer was the name of the game, and damn did I know how to play. His skin was incredible, so soft reminded me of caramel in color, could melt in you mouth. Shaky fingers smoothed over his well defined broad shoulders and then firmly down his waist. The shiv was nestled safely by his lower back, just where I knew it would be. Drawling it out, very careful not to cut him blade was extremely sharp, I brought it back up to his shoulders cutting away his shirt. Still he did not move didn't even flinch when I cut it away or when it fell to the floor. My exploration was far from over, had to get use to that new feeling. With the shiv in my right hand I leaned in close to his chest. My tongue had a mind of its own when it trailed down his chest gently tasting his nipple. Sucking on it before blowing softly and smiled when I watched it harden. I took the shiv and ran it over the tight nub before doing the same to the other one. Confidence, something I always lacked, was starting to show itself. Growing bolder with each move surprised me but I was in control of the situation and damn me if I didn't take advantage. I traced his muscles on the way down with the shiv all while listening to the little beeps the ship was making, the creaks from traveling so long in space. Focused was what I was, determined you could say. Nothing was going to keep me from feeling good, alive, on fire. For a spilt second I thought I wasn't having any effect on the powerful Riddick but when the shiv brushed across his erection all hell broke lose.

His growl served as a warning before he lifted me out of the chair and slammed me down on the control panel, pushing his tongue into my mouth. This struck something in me, did I snap something in him? What the hell did I get myself into now.

"Riddick? You ok…"

"Get it off before I rip it off." He forcefully tugged on my shirt. I obeyed not knowing what else to do. My hands moved back and forth along his chest but he wouldn't have it.

"Keep 'em there." He roughly placed them on each side of me. I had to keep reminding myself that I wanted this, been waiting for it right? His fingers played with my pink hardened nipples as his mouth explored my neck more. I knew there were going to be bruises in the morning could already feel them. But then again Riddick didn't know how to be gentle. When his tongue slowly took a rigid peak in his mouth I lost all train of thought. My back arched and my head was tilted back from the sensations that were taking over my being. He was practically on top of me when I felt his hand right over my mons. Sure my pants were still on but with his speed anything was possible. His other hand wrapped around my wrist placing it on the zipper of his pants.

"Up to you Laura." Riddick's voice was hot against my neck, laced with lust, eyes half closed, body humming for a release and it was my choice whether I wanted him to have it or not. It was all or nothing…

I made my decision. Tugging his zipper down his erection sprang out awaiting my attention. My hand hesitantly shot out, fingertips slightly running down his impressive length. Again he stayed still letting me continue my explorations.

I was shaking as hot as it was in the cockpit, I was freezing. He noticed and caught my hands putting them behind his neck and moving against me. His hands running up and down my sides trying to warm me but his body heat was sufficient enough.

"Riddick,..I"

"Relax. I got you." He purred, his self control seemed to be back in place. My eyes watched as his fingers played on the waist line of my pants. Anticipation. Without waiting any longer they were torn off with a fierceness I wasn't sure I wanted to test. Just the feeling of his breath across my panties made me wet, hell the desire in his eyes. But despite all the roughness he never hurt me. I know he didn't love me or think of me as anything other than a training partner yet I could pretend that we had something, something I would probably never find.

"Keep your eyes open." Riddick growled before my panties made the final descent past my knees.

"Ahh I'm trying." My head was thrown back as he blew across my most sensitive spot. The sensations I was getting were amazing. Heavy breathing assaulted my ears as I looked up and gazed into his eyes. For once they showed emotion, I couldn't tear mine away. Riddick's finger slipped into my slick folds and my groan was one of satisfaction. But our eyes were locked. Slow, steady pumping sent my hips into motion and for the first time I was feeling pleasure from the person who I least expected was giving it to me.

"Oh shit! It feels so good, so goooodddd!" I screamed as an orgasm ripped threw me taking me to a state I've never been in. My legs clamped around his hand as my hips tried to calm down from the experience.

"MMmmm that was so, I can't even describe it!" I smiled releasing his hand and loved when he licked the juices off his two fingers that were embedded inside me just seconds before. He chuckled a bit then tangled his hands in my hair pulling me up towards his mouth.

"There's more where that came from babe." Attacking my mouth I offered no protest but when I felt his rigid erection press up against my thigh begging for a home.

"Show me Riddick. I want to feel you." But that never happened. Not a minute after the words flowed from my mouth did we feel the ship jolt. Well lurch is more like it.

"What was…"

"Warning, Warning! Unidentified ship is closing fast on the starboard side. Intention to lock and pull in. I repeat…" All kinds of alarms went off, lights, the whole nine yards. Riddick jumped off me pulling his pants up and sitting in the chair before I could blink. The ship felt like it was hit and I flew off the control panel and landed on my ass, naked.

"Richard B. Riddick this is the police, surrender and no harm will come to you or your ship. We will escort you to Butcher Bay where you will be serve the rest of your…"

"Fuck off." He cursed and flipped the switch off so no more voices could travel through. That's about the time he turned around and barked at me.

"Get strapped in." His voice was dark once more. So naked as the day I was born I sat next to him and followed orders. His skills came into handy but when the ship spiraled out of control I became worried.

It was never quiet, there was always something out of control. And at that moment I don't think the ship had me beat.