Planet of Tygeria: Falox Saga - Chapter 21 of 21
By "Scrooge"
Nightfall came and went as it was followed by the morning sun. Riddick and Valor were awakened by the guards.
"Did you two enjoy your rooms here?"
Valor answered with a kiss on Riddick's lips. "Yes."
"Good." The guard said back with a smile.
"How's Johns?" Riddick asked.
"He has been woke for a couple of minutes now. He was saying something about, having the most sleep since he's been on the planet."
Riddick and Valor shared a slight laugh since they understood exactly what Johns was referring to.
The three were grouped up again around mid-afternoon as they prepared for their departure. The Queen, guards, and some villagers were all gathered to say
goodbye and watched them leave. Riddick never was much of a people person, but he did force himself to speak to a few people.
"I do wish you would stay a little longer." The Queen said. "There is so much we owe you."
Riddick replied. "Don't worry, you don't owe us anything." He looked at his brand new ship. "A deal's a deal. Falox's head for a ship." He looked back
at the Queen and smiled. "I think the deal went through nicely."
The Queen smiled and nodded. "Well to protect you from any troubles you encounter..." The Queen extended her arm to some nearby guards as they relieved
themselves of their weapons, handing them to the three. The Queen gave a smile. "There are more weapons and ammo on the ship as well."
Hating to leave the planet, Valor gave the Queen one last hug. "You guys take care of yourself, ok?"
The Queen also became a little teary, as she responded. "You too."
The three turned to leave for the ship, just then a villager that was breaking through the crowd. "WAIT! HOLD ON!"
The three turned back to the crowd and saw the villager that was breaking through and finally made it to the front. Actually, it wasn't a villager, it was
Jeffery. "Hey guys, I had to say goodbye."
"Jeffery? They let you out?" Valor asked.
Still in his high-strung character he replied. "Yeah, this morning. So I heard you guys did it. You beat Falox."
Riddick nodded and pointed to the head that was still hanging from the palace. Riddick then asked. "So what are you going to be up to now?"
He gave a little laugh. "No, telling, what I plan to do."
Johns asked. "Want to come with us? We have plenty of room."
Jeffery shook his head. "I've been here three years and I know nothing about this planet. I'm gonna stay here for awhile."
Jeffery then shook hands with the three. "Thanks a lot guys."
"Take care, Jeffery." Johns stated, as they finally turned to leave with Riddick arm holding Valor close to him.
"I hope we don't have any more interruptions." Valor said under her breath as they walked towards the ship.
"Hey Johns." Riddick kept his eyes forward and his back towards Johns.
"Yeah?"
"Remember when you said only when Falox is dead, then we'll be at each other throats like old times."
Johns gave a small laugh. "Yeah, I remember."
Riddick then stopped with Valor still under his arm. "So I'm guess that time starts now, right?"
Johns gave another laugh. "It's been fun, Riddick. But yeah, it starts now."
Johns watched the back of Riddick's head as he can tell he gave a slight nod. But only caught a glimpse of Riddick swinging his arm which had the gun in his hand, making a strong contact across Johns face knocking him to the ground and also losing grip of the gun that was in his hand. Johns attempted to get up, but Riddick stopped him with the barrel pointed at his face. "Uh huh, Johns. You know better."
Johns stayed on the ground gaving Riddick a confused look. As well as the crowd, including Valor, were shocked.
"So you're going to kill me, Riddick?" Johns asked as he wiped the little blood that was coming from his mouth.
"Don't tempt me, Johns. I should ghost you right here." He looked to the Queen. "If you want to owe us so much, do us one last favor." He threw his gun to Jeffery. "Make sure he doesn't leave till we're very far away."
He looked back at Johns. "And you know he crazy, so I wouldn't test his balls." Johns gave Riddick a slight smile. "I owe you, Johns. You helped out more than I would ever thought you would." He looked at Valor. "You saved my wife. You were even there for her during times when I couldn't be. You helped save a planet. And we actually fought side by side a couple of time. I'm still having troubles picturing that."
They both laughed. Johns understood Riddick's actions. "That's why you're still alive, Johns. Only cause I owe you." Johns nodded again. "But now we're even. If we meet up again, I will kill you, Johns."
Johns gave a smile. "Not if I kill you first, Riddick."
Riddick and Valor turned to leave, Johns stopped them, "Oh and Riddick, you know I'll find you right?"
Riddick and Valor kept walking as he answered loud enough for Johns to hear. "I'll be waiting on it, Johns."
The two finally boarded the ship and everyone watched as the two convicts took off into space again.