Chapter 7

Kirby lay on the floor sleeping peacefully, her body moving barely up and down to the rhythm of her breathing. The conversation hadn't

lasted long but Riddick could tell how much she was hurt from Brad. She almost seemed like that incident had made her put up a wall

and not let anyone into her life after that. He was surprised she had even told him about the whole issue. As he shifted his position she

twitched slightly but then went back to being peaceful. Riddick got up and went to the closet. He grabbed a blanket, went back to her

and covered her up gently. He watched her for a few more moments not wanting to wake her. Then he slowly wrapped his arms around

her and lifted her up. Kirby didn't wake up but rolled her head to the side until it hit his chest. Riddick made his way down the corridor to

her bed and set her softly on it.

Kirby awoke with a start. She bolted up and looked around not realizing she was holding her breath. When she noticed where she was,

her breath came out slowly. Kirby swung her legs over the side of the bed and got up. As she emerged from the corrider rubbing her

eyes sleepily, she noticed everyone looking at her.

"Am I interrupting something?" she asked.

Riddick had a sad look on his face although he tried to hide it. He smiled and got up.

"No, but why don't you get ready? We're about to land on New Mecca."

"Why are we going there?" she asked pulling a finger along a strand of her hair.

"Because there's this group of people called Necromongers stationed there. I need to tell them

something so they will stay busy and then we will be on our way."

"Ok. I'll go change my clothes and stuff and I'll be right back."said Kirby smiling and walking away.

The port was busy and people were everywhere. Riddick walked out of the ship with Kirby.

Nikoli and Melany were walking togather and were already lost in the crowd.

"Don't get lost ok?" said Riddick looking out over the people.

"Don't worry I won't" Kirby said smiling at him.

"Seriously," he said looking at her from behind his goggles, "You can't trust people."

"I'll be fine. You're not my mom you know."

He grinned. At that moment someone shoved Kirby away from Riddick and she felt someone

grab her arm roughly. It was a gloved hand and it felt like her bare flesh was getting ripped from

it as the person dragged her through the crowd. Her tank top didn't give much protection and

her shorts weren't better either. She saw a glimpse of Riddick as he was forcing his way

towards her.

"RIDDICK!" she yelled trying to wrench her arm free. He was losing her fast. Kirby felt scared

for once and tried everything in her power to get the person off of her. As she struggled she was

pulled onto a ship. As the door closed, the last thing she saw was Riddick still trying to get to

her and watching her as she slipped out of his hands.

Shes not with me