Chapter Four: Release the Beast..

"You think you can keep me locked up for this long without repercussions? Are you that incredibly stupid James?" Jack was on a roll, "I'm not very impressed with how you're handling all of this Doc, you're making me look bad."

'Impressive kid, keep going I'm really enjoying this.' Riddick thought while crossing his massive arms firmly across his chest. He wasn't going to step in, in fact, he was going to let the fun begin on it's own. It was just too good to pass up.

"Miss Audrey stay back! I will call security!" Morris choked in the most threatening tone he could muster but only came out as a fearful chime, "I don't want to have to terminate you."

She made her way off the small platform she had been bound to and stopped. Her eyes narrowed in a look of pure hatred. "Terminate me? You make it sound like I'm some kind of Virus you are so quick to be rid of. What happened honey? Things not going fast enough for you?"

Her cruelty was very apparent as she ran her free hands through her wild locks of black hair.That's when she stopped and took a piece of hair and examined it with curiosity, "Oh look, even my hair is a different color. Shit I wonder what else you've changed on me." She announced thoughtfully before bringing her gaze back to the trembling Doctor.

"This is sweet and all but we don't have enough time for foreplay Jack, get on with it." Riddick reminded as he shifted his way toward the door, listening for any sounds of others that may have caught on to the excitement in the lab. Even though he truly enjoyed this game of cat and mouse, they had to move fast before lock down.

Jack stomped her foot and huffed resembling a small child. "Awe but I was having so much fun." She sighed as a wicked grin devastated the beautiful features of her face. "Well James, it's been good. Alas, all good things must come to an end."

Without hesitation she closed the gap between them in a blinding speed that Riddick himself found quite impressive. By the time she had reached Morris he was on his knees and sobbing for his life.

"Please Audrey, please don't kill me.. I beg you.." His pathetic attempts only made Jack laugh in amusement. She had dropped the cat and mouse game and was ready to go in for the kill.

"Oh grow some fuckin' dignity and die like a man." She growled and in one swift lunge of her hand, she lashed out, gripped his throat and snapped back. Pulling out his Adams apple in one clean stroke.

Riddick just looked at her with a raised brow, "That's very sweet Jack.." He chimed sarcastically at the gruesome scene before him, "You ready to go?"

"Not quite, gotta leave a parting gift." With one graceful snap of her hand to her upper right arm, the sound of flesh and skin ripped in a sickening chorus as she tore out a large chip from the soft tissue and shoved it into the mouth of a very dead Morris.

Riddick shook his head a bit and waved her over as he peaked out the door. "We've got about 5 minutes to get to the ship and get into orbit. From there I have a special parting gift of my own." He murmured in a low voice as Jack opened the door and took his hand.

"Now!" She howled and flew forward, dragging all 230 pounds of man along with her. He didn't argue but kept pace. Amazed at her strength as she darted passed corners upon corners, leading them through endless corridors, another large door until they found themselves out in the open.

"Planning this much?" He teased not even breaking a sweat.

Meanwhile Jack was completely focused on her surroundings, her eyes scanning the perimeter. Her mouth hung open as she took in short bursts of air, tasting scents drifting off the cool breeze.

"Shh." Jack whispered and pulled him behind her as two heavily armed guards walked up with equally nasty looking dog like beasts at their side. No words were needed as Riddick let his senses take over. Shit was about to get even more interesting as the huge dog like beasts growled in their direction.

"Hey what was that?" The first guard questioned as he seemed to be unable to see them. His large gauge was loose in his lazy arms as he looked down at his animal companion. Then glanced back to the source.. Still he found.. Nothing.

"What is it Murphy?" The second guard voiced as he glanced at his beast.

"I don't see shit Marks, seems like they're making a fuss for nothing."

"You're probably right. Come one Murphy lets go." The guards feeling satisfied at their decision, left Jack and Riddick completely untouched.

Riddick said nothing even though his mind was repeating, 'What the fuck? They were standing right in front of us! How could they not see us?' Instead of bringing it up to Jack, he entwined his fingers between hers and began moving toward his ship.

Surprisingly no one saw them.

No alarms sounded, no lights drenched their bodies. It was almost as if they could just walk away and no one would have noticed. But he wasn't about to risk that and pulled her to his ship. Making quick work they strapped themselves in and threw the thrusters into full throttle. Sending them slamming into orbit.

Once safely in space Riddick turned his gaze to Jack and grinned, "Say Sayonara Mother Fuckers."

With a tap of his hand a button flashed bright green causing a sound to erupt through the ship as a huge missile flew from beneath them and went flying toward the compound. At a blinding speed it seemed to rip through the atmosphere and collided into the heart of the institution.

Once imbedded deep into the center of the facility they had about 30 seconds to burst those engines and dive deeper into space.

"Hold on kid, this is going to be a bumpy ride."

Suddenly a blinding light swelled behind them followed by a silent boom that sent a huge mushroom cloud passed the highest rim of the atmosphere and bellowed into space.

Luckily the only thing they felt was the waves of aftermath streaming passed the ship, rattling their teeth as the ship jolted and jerked against the fading pulses of the massive nuke. Moments went by as the ship was put on auto pilot, leading them far away from the devastation.

Riddick let out a yawn and unhooked his seatbelt. It was time to relax and also time for some answers. Shit it was time to get to know the young woman he just risked his ass for.

Jack sat back, leaning her head against the chair as blood trickled from the self inflicted wound on her arm. She seemed to be content, as if she was lost between thoughts and sleep. It was as though the torn flesh of her arm had absolutely no effect as she blinked several times trying to wake from some kind of dream.

With a quick shake of her head she snapped out of it and turned her gaze to Riddick, who was just sitting there, watching her. Luminescent silver blue orbs danced in question as she held his gaze.

She was free… This wasn't a dream anymore…

He was real…

"Think you need to clean that up." He stated softly causing her to glance at the wound still streaming with crimson.

"I've had worse." She replied and let her head fall back. Not even caring that she could lose too much blood and go into shock. "It'll stop eventually."

Riddick kept his words to himself as he got up and disappeared into the back of the pilots quarters. After a few long seconds he returned and kneeled before her, catching her some what dazed attention.

"I'm going to stitch this up before it gets worse. If you don't like it, tough. I didn't come out here to save your ass and then just have you die on me. Got it?"

She shrugged and sat up so he had better access, "Patch me up."