Chapter Thirteen

Henric's POV

I can't believe I'm letting three strangers who came out of nowhere in a blue box that just appeared, fiddle around with the main controls. If we get out of this alive I am sooooooo dead when the boss finds out. We may have been out here for almost two years with only a computer, but I still remember him enough to be afraid of him biting of my bum off if he ever really did find out about this.

Far away
This ship is taking me far away
Far away from the memories
Of the people who care if I live or die

Then again, that black hole isn't getting any farther away and this so called Doctor and this 'Captain' Jack seemed to know their stuff. Plus Lexi was so hot. Me and Jaz hadn't seen a female in ages. At least, not one that wasn't online. Jaz seemed content enough to just stand there and stare at her legs while her mates ripped out parts of the space station and rewired it. I on the other hand was itching to find out what he was doing. I got up, leaving Jez to his fantasy world, and walked over to the small group.

"Hey listen guys," I addressed them, "I don't suppose there is anything I could do to help."

The Doctor whirled around to me with a frown as the other two watched.

"Yes actually." He said quickly and angrily. "You can let me use my ship to get us out of here." I gulped.

"I can't."

"Why not?" I snapped.

"Because I barely trust you enough to let you do what I'm letting you do! If it wasn't for your girlfriend, I'd still have you locked up if it wasn't for her. You got that? So if I were you, I'd be a little more grateful that we are giving you a chance to try and get us out instead of us just bringing you down with us. Besides there is no way I'm getting in your little blue box, you insane space invader!" He looked startled and closed his mouth with a snap. Behind him, Lexi snickered. "How can I help?"

Starlight
I will be chasing the starlight
Until the end of my life
I don't know if it's worth it anymore

"Alright then." He resigned, finally. "Why don't you tell me a bit more about what you are doing out here so close to a black hole."

"Well, me and Jez, I'm Henric by the way, we signed up for a four year long expedition out to the Jusyahone Constellation which used to be right here. The computer has a completely automated...well everything. We headed straight for it until the ships danger sensors detected the gravity field and switched in to reverse. By that time, we were already caught and Jez and I only know how to work the food dispensers, convenience utensils, and the mining equipment, so we couldn't really get ourselves out of here."

"Even if you knew how do work it…." I snorted at his lack of faith. "Okay, but what are you mining anyway?"

"Frenrite Crystals."

"Frenrite Crystals? Frenrite!" He seemed to get excited by this. His voice rose in volume and he began jumping up and down. "How much do you have?"

"Uhhhhh, three tanks full. So about 6,000 pounds."

"Why didn't you say that in the beginning!"

"Wow, that's a lot." Lexi said. "Every think about dumping it so the engines have less weight to heave?"

"No!" The Doctor said turning to her momentarily before spinning back to me. "No, no, no, no! Don't do that, because we are going to need it."

Hold you in my arms
I just wanted to hold
You in my arms

My life
You electrify my life
Let's conspire to ignite
All the souls that would die just to feel alive

"What for?" I asked.

"Frenrite Crystals explode at high gravitational pressures and that much would explode with an incredible force."

"What sort of force are we talking about here?" Jack asked for clarification.

"Say...three times a supernova."

"Is that enough to get us out of here?" Lexi asked hopefully.

"About two times enough." I perked up.

"I wouldn't be against losing a third of the profit and keeping our lives and all the tech on this ship, which is probably worth more anyway." I told them. "What do you think, Jez?"

"What?" He said looking up. "Whatever you think is best." Jez rarely had an opinion on anything useful.

"Sounds like we're a go." Lexi jumped up and down before jumping into Jack's arms and to get swung around in circles.

"We're going to be okay!" She shouted happily and jumped free of Jack to hug the Doctor. He yelped, surprised at her attack hug and gripped her tightly to him. Then she kissed him and he blushed bright red. It was then that I realized, Jez and I never even had a chance.

But I'll never let you go
If you promised not to fade away
Never fade away

Our hopes and expectations
Black holes and revelations
Our hopes and expectations
Black holes and revelations

Doctor's POV

I soniced my last sonic and begin the countdown to the release of the frenrite.

"Okay!" I exclaimed standing up and rubbing my hands together in anticipation. "In about ten seconds a whole lot of crystals will be released into the hungry hole next to us and ba-da-boom we get ourselves one hellava big explosion."

"And that will get us out of here?" The guard with an attitude asked.

"Yes. Then we leave the way we came and you two get all credit for this brilliant plan. That should put you in good terms with your boss-man and since I just want to not be a prisoner anymore we can all be happy."

"Sounds like a deal," He paused then sighed. "And thanks for saving our butts."

"No problem!" Jack said slapping him on the back. I shook my head at him and was about to scold them both when I felt Lexi take my hand again.

Hold you in my arms
I just wanted to hold
You in my arms

Far away
This ship is taking me far away
Far away from the memories
Of the people who care if I live or die

I had to bite the inside of my cheek to keep from grinning. Not a half an hour ago. Maybe it had been out of pure relief and gratefulness for me providing away to get out of here, but it had happened, and it was sweet and passionate and hot, and I had liked it. I looked over at her and she blushed under my gaze.

I turned her around to look out the window as the Fenrite crystals were released, glittering and shining as the swirled towards the dark abyss like water down a drain. It was only a matter of waiting until they hit the center and relieved the station of the black hole's pull.

"That is beautiful." She breathed. I wrapped my arms around her waist and rested my chin on her shoulder. I loved how comfortable I felt with her. I guess sex will do that to you. She leaned back against me and I pressed a kiss to the side of her neck. She giggled and turned around in my arms. I kissed her.

And I'll never let you go
If you promise not to fade away
Never fade away

Our hopes and expectations
Black holes and revelations
Our hopes and expectations
Black holes and revelations

"How'd did this happen?" She asked afterward, grasping my shirt. I held her close.

"I feel like we were always leading up to this." I said rubbing my nose against hers.

"What, like destiny?"

"I don't believe in destiny. At least, not really."

"I do."

"Well, you would." She giggled and I kissed her again.

Hold you in my arms
I just wanted to hold
You in my arms
I just wanted to hold

Author's Note: And there you have it ladies and gentleman. The second to last chapter of book two is over! Please continue to vote for the next book's title. Thanks for everything my wonderful readers. Please review.

Song: "Starlight" By: Muse (Thanks to Genuine Imitation for suggesting it way back in her review to chapter 6)

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