Now that you all have read what has happened to our leading lady, let the real story begin!
Chapter 1: Saving my life you say?
It had been a while since he had strolled on the beach. He preferred the shelter the woods offered. But sometimes a change of scenery was nice to chase some ghosts away.
He would never admit it , but he was leading a very lonely life. The only company he had were the animals in the forest, and then just the ones he didn't killed to eat.
Yeah, nice was different. But it worked for him. It already had been 2 years since his jet had crashed here. He could not restore it and just had to survive here. Not that it was a problem. His whole life he had been solitude and always had been good in surviving. And this planet was filled with animals, always providing him with food.
He remembered how he had been escaping from mercs, deciding to try this planet. He had heard it was unpopulated and not popular by most. And the rumours had been right, he had not seen another human, until tonight.
It was a clear night. Stars where in the sky, the sea calm and dark as the night. But when he let his eyes roam over the sand, he saw a body. Cocking his head to the side he wondered if his mind was playing tricks on him.
He slowly approached it and saw it was a woman, a young one. Her upper body was laying on the sand, her legs in the sea water.
'Probably died before she even hit the shore' ,he thought. But when he lowered himself on one knee, he saw her chest rise, just the slightest bit. But it moved.
He then moved a little back, taking the young woman in. She had half long hair, brown or red, he couldn't decide. Her face seemed serene, like she was in piece with her destiny. He wondered from what kind of life she had come from.
He then shook his head. Would he take her with him? It would mean the end of his lonely life, but also the end of his piece.
'Like you are not lonely in the cold nights?' his mind teased him.
He smirked.
He noticed her torn clothes. She was wearing shorts, and a red blouse. But the sleeves were torn off. Her legs were also covered in small cuts and bruises.
He brought his eyes back to her face. He was delaying the point he knew was unavoidable. He had already decided he would take her to his cave. He just wanted to look at her face some more. It had been 2 years since he had seen another human. Let alone a woman.
And she sure was a woman, her body nicely shaped. He wondered about her age, probably around 18 or 19, he figured.
Her face was red, probably from the sun.
She seemed delicate, with high cheekbones and a small nose. Her lips were full and pink.
He noticed what it did to his little friend down his body, and decided it was time to take her away from here.
"You better be worth it", he murmured before he leaned over her and picked her up in his arms. She stirred a little.
He was surprised about how little she was weighing. Shaking the thought from his head he carried her away from the sea.
It was strange to feel warm again. I was certain I had died last night. I had been so cold. The sea had been lurking at my feet, dragging me in. Animal sounds from the forest had tried to scare me again, but I was too far into giving in, I just welcomed the sounds. It made me feel like I would not die alone.
After that, everything had gone black and dark, but now I was feeling alive again. My lips weren't so dry anymore and even my toes were starting to feel movable again.
Tearing my mind from the previous events, I slowly opened my eyes. It was dark. Not as dark as the night, but still darker then I would prefer. I saw a small fireplace in the middle of the place I was in. Turning my head to look around me I figured it was some sort of cave. But a civilized one. There was a small couch, made out of wood and leaves. A small table was placed before it.
There was even a bigger table on the side of the cave, with two wooden chairs.
I felt a small smile around my lips. It meant there was someone here. I was not alone anymore.
I then looked down and saw I was on a soft bed, furs on top of my body, keeping me warm. Then it daunt on me I was feeling very warm, but also very naked. I peeked under the furs and saw I was only wearing my bra and panties. With a shriek I looked into the cave, what was slightly better lighted now I was used to the darkness around me. I saw my clothes lying beside the fire. Whoever had taken them of me had wanted to keep me warm and the clothes dry.
Turning my body in the soft bed I saw no entry anywhere. How had I came here then?
I slowly got up from the bed, placing the furs back down. Still there was nobody here but me. I made my way over to my clothes, clumsy putting them on me.
I took a deep breath as my head felt very light and dizziness came over me. I placed my hand over my forehead hoping it would soon fade.
"Up and about already?", I heard a deep voice ask. I instantly turned and watched into the direction the voice had come from.
It was hard to see because of the darkness of the cave, but there definitely was someone in the corner. And by the view of his body, well the it I could see, he was huge. I tried to make out his face in the darkness, but then I was shocked. Two silver bolls were staring at me. It had to be an animal.
"Who- Who are you?", I stammered, taking steps back. A low chuckle escaped his lips, filling the air with even more tension.
"I could ask you the same question, seeing as you are in my house, that would be even more appropriate, don't you think?", That dark voice asked again. I swallowed deep.
"You- You saved me? I'm Brianna. Brianna Adams", she hesitantly answered him. It was strange to talk to someone who had apparently saved her, but seemed so dangerous at the same time.
"Brianna", he tried. He liked the sound of it.
"Yes", she softly replied. She watched him take a few steps out of the darkness into her direction. Her mouth slightly formed an silent 'oh'.
It was definitely a man. He was big and very muscular. His arms were immensely muscled. He seemed so strong. And then his face. He was bold, looking badass. And then she had not even mentioned his eyes. They were silver. Brianna had never seen eyes like that, not ever.
"Your eyes", she whispered. She had not mentioned to say it out loud, but he had already heard.
"What about them?", he asked her. His deep voice was keeping her on edge, but his tone was curious, not angry. Brianna let her eyes wonder over his black cargo pants and white top. She decided he seemed even more muscular because of the missing sleeves.
"They're amazing", she then answered him. He took another step into her direction, leaving only 2 meters of space between them.
He cocked his head to the side and watched her, just watched her. He saw it nerved her, but she kept her mouth shut.
"How did you came on this planet?", his deep voice then asked her suddenly. Brianna looked up.
She was feeling so much emotions at once she did not know if she should cry out of pure relieve that she was still alive, or break down because this man could kill her easily. There was no one to stop him.
"I- I really don't know. I woke up on the beach, and stayed there for 4 more days. I guess then you found me", she told him.
She saw how he eyed her curiously, weighing the truth in her voice.
"I- I remember being on a ship, but that's all", she added, thinking things over.
He took another minute to let her words sink in, but then nodded. He closed the distance between them until her back was against the cave wall, and he was pressed against her. His arms blocked her way out of his grip.
"How old are you, Brianna", he purred. He loved how her name sounded coming from his lips. The name suited her.
Brianna turned her head to the side, not wanting to look him in his eyes. He then used the opportunity to sniffle her neck and hair.
Not knowing how to react Brianna, tried to push him away, but to no use. He was way too strong.
He used one of his hands to lift her chin so she had to look him in his eyes.
"The reason for the darkness here are your eyes, right? You can't see in the light?", she boldly stated. This made him chuckle.
The deep sound startled Brianna, but she stood her ground.
"Smart kid", he said, moving his face even closer to hers.
"But you still didn't answer my question. How old are you?", he asked again. This time Brianna understood she could better answer him.
"19", she said softly. He nodded in approval, he had thought she was about that age.
He seemed in thoughts after her answer, but she was full of questions for him.
"Who are you?", she asked him. It pulled him back towards her. He cocked his head to the side before he answered her.
"I've been called a lot. A monster, villain. But most just call me Riddick", he then said.
She could tell he was mocking her by the way his eyes were wrinkling at their sides.
"Riddick?", she questioned.
"Richard B Riddick, at your service", he said, releasing her by taking a few steps back. He turned and tended to the fire.
Brianna just stood there, unsure what she should do.
"How long have you been here? In this cave I mean", she asked him. He did not turn, but he did answer her after a few minutes of silence.
"2 years. It has been that long since I have been this close to another human. You do realize this planet is not populated, right?", he asked her while standing and turning to look at her.
Brianna knew this, but it still made her eyes water at the thought she was stuck here. Maybe even forever.
Her only answer was a slight nod.
Riddick wondered what kind of ship it had been she was on. Could she be the only survivor here?
There was a silence between the two of them before Brianna could not stand it any longer.
"What do you want with me? I mean I understand if you don't want me to stay here, but-" his deep chuckle stopped her immediately.
"Since I saved your life, I think that gives me the right to keep you. You owe me", he told her. Brianna's mouth fell open at this.
Keep her? She wasn't some kind of pet.
"Unless you would rather search your way out of here and survive on your own, that is", he sneered, watching how her pretty face turned from shock to anger, and then to worry.
"I thought so", he said, when she kept silent.
He was already watching passed her expressions and let his eyes roam her body. She was slim, but nicely shaped. She had long, slim legs, and nice humble breasts. And then her hair. In the light of the fire it was definitely red, but as she turned away from him, it seemed brown. He sighed. He would come back on that.
Brianna let herself sink to the floor, her back against the wall and her knees pulled up to her chest. She wondered how this all could have happened to her, and if it was not just a dream. O rather, a nightmare.
Riddick watched her for a few more minutes before he turned to the bed and removed his top.
Brianna wondered how someone that looked like he did, could be as arrogant and such an asshole as he was being to her. Even from the side his torso was beautiful shaped and seemed so strong.
"What are you doing?", Brianna asked him in horror when he started to remove his shoes and pants too. He only turned his head, proceeding in unclothing himself.
"Well unlike you, I do like sleeping in a warm, cosy bed", he mocked her as she sat on the hard, cold floor.
He was now only wearing boxers, pulling some furs from the bed and sitting down upon it.
"You could always join me, of course", he said, patting the seat next to him. The amusement was dripping from his deep voice.
"No thank you", Brianna answered.
"Suit yourself", she heard him mumble before he placed the covers over himself and closed his eyes.
Brianna wondered if he would really sleep, or if he was just trying her out. Just waiting for her to sneak away. When she made movements to stand, he spoke.
"Just in case you're wondering, you won't find a way out of this cave without me helping you." Brianna sighed and pulled her knees a little tighter to her chest.
She heard how his breathing evened and he fell asleep. She could only cry. Tears were rolling down her cheeks.
Maybe, just maybe, someone would come to save her from this nightmare.
What do you think? Do we like this Riddick?
