I know I should have stated this before, but the bold and italic parts are the animal inside Riddick speaking. I hope everyone got that.

Chapter Thirteen

Riddick's POV

You're asleep. You look…content…in our bed. That makes me frown. Our bed? That's new. When did it become our bed? When she became yours. He's speaking to me again, the animal in me. I'm struggling now, struggling with the two sides. Each side wants control for different reasons. Kyra, you gave him what he wanted, what he's always wanted, her. Woman, you gave my animal side something he's never experienced, human friendship. He's formed an attachment to you, of sorts, and it is this attachment that is alarming him. The animal in me is frightened of losing control, of allowing the bond between us to strengthen, to endure. The human in me is frightened that the bond we share will dissolve, or worse, be stolen from me. I've never had that before, human fear. Being able to feel fear makes me angry. I'm angry at myself, never at you. You caused the human in me to feel, and for that I'll always be in debt to you Kyra. You've forced me to accept my human side. Now I think a lot. I think and reflect.

I've never been too good at reflecting on things, I've always just reacted. Anything that slowed me down, I've cut from my life. Sometimes not reacting fast enough is what gets you killed. My reflexes have always been fast because I follow my instincts. Kyra, I've seen you fight. You play like it's a game to you. You kill when you see an easy opening. Nothing is planned. You don't follow your instincts. I've got to teach you not to look for a kill shot, but to create one. I want you strong. Strong so you don't have to worry?

Yes. Strong like me.

As I look down on you, I'm thinking on our present situation. We're safest along the back roads of space, travelling the paths few others would take. Nothing out here but stars. I've got a lot of shit to think on now. You, your Uncle, Hayden, you. My Kyra. Mine.

My body is beginning to wind down, physically that is. I'm forcing the adrenaline rush down. I can't help but think about you though. I liked taking you like that, right there on the floor in the middle of the dimmed hallway, within the view of our bedroom. It was primal, but I needed you right then. Not because it'd been awhile, but because it was something that had to happen, for both of us. It was natural for it was going to happen anyway. You were attracted to me, and I was attracted to you. I inhale that smell of yours. It's everywhere I turn now. I'm slightly disorientated when I'm around you, Kyra. Maybe it's the Furyan side of you. Makes you weak.

I hadn't thought about it like that. Shit, I hadn't thought about the mark that was given to me until right now. It's there all right, right below the surface of my skin. I can feel it. My Furyan side is awake. Fuck. I can't have another side to me, another persona. Not three fucking sides to deal with. I won't accept it. I don't need it…but it's in my blood.

And what of Kyra's blood?

What of it?

Did you like taking her while she's bleeding?

He's changing the subject, and trying to gain control. He wants more of what you've given me, given us.

Your blood. Damn, woman. Your monthly bleeding only made you hotter. Hotter deep inside you. Your blood and your wetness…you were aroused so much that it was easy to slip in all the way and pull out, only to drive back in. I had to take you like that the first time. No, that's not true. I wanted to take you bleeding the first time. It's a dark thought, I know, but I'm not hurting anyone and I'd never hurt you Kyra. You were tight today, but had you not been bleeding I could have worked my fingers to stretch you. Trust me, Kyra. I'd never hurt you. I won't either.

I can strongly make out the smell of our love making. My senses must be on overload. I love the smell of her blood, especially her blood on me. You're all over my body, from your blood smeared down below to where you kissed me. You even licked me, how interesting. Stop thinking like that, she's sleeping.

I look down at my body. I'd better put some clothes on. I'm warm enough, but discipline and survival instincts force me to be prepared. I grab some clothes out of my box. I can't help but sneak a glance at you. I smile widely. You're no longer putting up the tough front you had to in slam. I'm chipping away at that wall, piece by piece. I grab a pant and shirt. What the fuck, no underwear? I'll deal. I go to put on my pants and stop.

He was right, but I was too disorientated to listen. When have I ever been like that before? I've got your blood over me. It's thrilling to see it on me. Got to wash that off before it freaks you out, and before it starts to dry and flake.

6 minutes later…

I'm staring at the monitor screen pretty intensely now. What to do? I'm too wired to sleep, even to sleep beside you.

I do what I should have done the moment I found out the common link between us Kyra. I start downloading all I can on your Uncle. Everything I can access, and everything that is forbidden for me to access. Confidential documents my ass. I've compiled a shit load of information. I look at our destination. I change our course. Can't go there now. Maybe someday, when we can be alone together. When we're safe from each other. When we don't have to worry which side of us is surfacing at the moment. Maybe someday Kyra.

I'm skimming over in my mind the best planet to lay low on. Too many planets with high class people on it. I need a planet to blend in to, not to hide in. I'll go there…that planet…just to buy some time. No, we'll go there, together. Shit, I have to train myself to think of us, together as one. It'll take some time. Never had that before. Thinking about another, not until I met you Kyra.

As for Jack? Who knows when she'll make an appearance again. She did today, when you refused to open your eyes. But then Kyra came back and you opened them, and crawled like an animal toward me to taste me. I close my eyes to think back on–

Shit. I'm getting hard just thinking about that ass swaying of yours.

Her Uncle. Think Riddick. Her Uncle.

Planet Dirkshire. I don't want to take you there. I don't. Got no choice though. No choice. Planet Dirkshire.

What the hell is wrong with me? I'm fucking repeating myself. I can't concentrate.

I set the course. We'll star jump soon. Maybe 6 hours. I should be reading the information I've pulled, but I can't. Shit. Shit. SHIT! I'm pacing. Me…I'm fucking pacing like I'm in isolation. That's wrong.

I've got to hit something. I head to the workout room. I pick up the battle axe. It's on the floor, right where you've left it, Kyra. I swing it through the air. I need to sleep, I just can't. This had better make me tired.

Kyra's POV

I've slept long enough. I open my eyes. You've left the lights on. That's interesting. I'm not afraid of the dark, Riddick, so why the lights.

I glance at the other side of the bed. You're not there. Well that's disappointing. I stretch my muscles as I step out of bed. What a shocker, I'm still naked. I see the box of lingerie. Hell no. Not yet. Where are you Riddick? It's quiet. I put some clothes on, pants and a tank top, opting to go commando and braless. An all black outfit. Black, it's the perfect colour. I head down the hallway. It's dark. Darker than usual. I can't be bothered to let my eyes adjust.

"Lights, 40."

I can see better now. I head to the front, and notice the download. Whoa. That's a lot of information you pulled.

"Uncle," I snarl. I really do hate him. I sit in the co-pilot seat. You'll be back. I start skimming.

Doctor at age 27…specializing in genetics, rehabilitation drugs…5 years emergency surgery experience…9 years research in the drug Aquatol…2 year volunteer stint in slam.

Volunteer? He didn't get paid for it, shocker. Uncle, they should have put you in with us, or, put you in isolation. Wonder how you would handle isolation.

Isolation. I hated it. Those walls. So close. Breathe, Jack, breathe. You're on a fucking ship.

I'm calmer now, Kyra's back. Something is beeping. I'm not that good at flying. I know the controls and all, but I'm real glad this beast is on autopilot. Where are we heading? Dirkshire. I've been there before. Wonder if you know that. Where are you? That beeping is driving me crazy.

I found you. You're asleep.

"Can't be too comfortable sleeping like that on the floor, not when you could have been sleeping next to me."

"Don't move."

This had better be going somewhere important Riddick. I wait.

"Who are you now?" You're voice is rumbling like you're drunk. What are you getting at Riddick?

"What's that supposed to mean?"

You just shrug. You look stupid lying on the floor. "Who are you now, Jack or Kyra?" Are you laughing at me Riddick?

"Back to this conversation, are we Riddick?"

"You've made a choice then?"

"What are you playing at? And for that matter, open your damn eyes!"

"Testy. Maybe I should have tired you out some more." You growled at me. Great, I'm dealing with the animal side of you now. What fun.

"You didn't tire me." Please let this be the end of the conversation.

"Oh?" You open your eyes at that. You have no expression on your face as you stare up at me.

When cornered, act precisely, with your eyes and ears alert to everything. That worked well in slam, but here, in front of you, I don't know if that's good advice to follow. "I was merely bored. There's nothing to do on this ship but sleep. Get over yourself, Riddick." Hope that works.

With that you fold your hands neatly behind your head. You also cross your legs. Comfortable much, are we Riddick? I look into your eyes. I believe you're actually thinking about what you're going to say next.

"What would you like to do?" So, the animal has gone away, for now?

I think. In slam I had to find food, protect myself, be hunted by those animals…but I'm not in slam anymore.

"Eat. I'd like to eat."

With that I turn around and head towards the door.

"The chairs?"

"You didn't find them?" I ask sweetly, not bothering to turn around to look at you.

"I know you're not fucking testing me, woman." Damn, the animal in you can really come out to play anytime huh?

And what's with the Woman thing? "I have a name Riddick." Shit. Double shit, I fell for it.

"Which one you going by now?" Your voice has changed now, it softer, more concerned. The animal is gone, I'm fairly sure.

I'll bite. "Pick one, Riddick."

"Okay, I'll pick…"

Sorry for the cliff hanger. I haven't decided who Riddick will pick yet.