There will come a time I will look in your eye
You will pray to the God that you always denied
Then I'll go out back and I'll get my gun
I'll say, "You haven't met me, I am the only son"

~Dust Bowl Dance by Mumford and Sons~

Vaako and some of the others had just reached the getting impatient stage when the noise level suddenly increased and Kilo threw aside the tent flap sticking his head in. Riddick didn't know a Necro could smile so big.

"You're going to want to see this."

They exited the tent splitting down the middle as Riddick brought up the rear. He couldn't help but smirk as he turned his gaze towards Shanly.

There standing on the steps of the ship ready to descend were four living breathing Elementals in all their Elemental glory. Even Riddick had to admit it was truly a sight to see. Aether, Air, Fire and Water. The only thing missing was the Earth. His Earth. And then, like magic, they parted showing him the way. He had never seen Carolyn look as beautiful as she did now. Aereon had done exactly as he had asked. She finally found him in the crowd and their eyes met breaking the spell she had over him. Moving his feet making his way towards the bottom of the steps Chode and Vaako fell in behind him.

Handing the girls off to Aereon and Maurelle, Carolyn took the arm Kesteral offered to help her down the stairs to meet her husband. She held on to him, and keeping her eyes locked on Riddick slowly took the stairs one at a time; the Elementals straightening her trains followed behind her. Stopping on the next to the last step so that she was of a same height with him she greeted her husband as he held out his hand to her.

"My Lord Marshal."

"Dame Riddick," he replied, bringing her hand to his mouth. He took a moment and winked at the girls causing them to giggle.

"Shall we?"

She nodded and let him help her down the last stair. He held her the way he had once before long ago, an arm around her waist the other holding her hand closest to him.

"Did Butcher explain the situation to you?"

She looked up worriedly into his shined eyes. "Yes." It was full night now and a ring of torches lighted the surrounding area. She scanned the crowd, "Who is it?"

"See the big one in front of the tent?"

Carolyn came to an abrupt halt as she saw the man he indicated. Having anticipated this reaction he was literally carrying her now. "Don't stop moving," he told her looking straight ahead.

Snapping out of it, her feet once again moving under their own power, she hissed at him. "For God's sake Riddick, you felt you needed another challenge or something?" Causing him to chuckle. They were nearing the other tent when Riddick gave the others the signal to stop.

Continuing on with Carolyn by his side, Riddick finally stopped. Not wanting to bother with introductions he merely took a step away from Carolyn still holding her hand in his. "May I present my wife, Dame Riddick."

The roar of the crowd that had gathered was incredible until the older woman held up her hand. "You did not tell us she was an Elemental, or that she was with child."

"You didn't ask."

Riddick could feel Carolyn's hand tense under his as Kailen, his opponent, took a few steps forward. To her credit, other than gripping his hand tighter, she held her poise. Riddick knew that she would not back down for anyone. It was one of the reasons he had chosen her. However, he would have not thought any less of her if she had backed away or fled to the ship. There were exceptions to every rule and right now she was standing in the middle of a big one. Riddick took a step in front of her as the giant of a man made to move closer. Waggling his finger he made a tsk, tsk noise baring his teeth, "Mine."

Finally the old woman spoke back up. "And the child?"

Riddick looked back and motioned Rory and Ziza forward to stand in between their parents. "Our daughters."

The old woman made a move to reach out towards the girls, which had Carolyn instantly bristling. She snapped her fingers once and the girls instantly ran back to their guards. Carolyn bent forward towards the woman "Mine." The woman raised her eyebrows and turned back to confer with her people.

Riddick stepped up next to Carolyn whispering in her ear. "That's my girl." She smirked up at him but otherwise held her ground bringing one hand to rest on the top of her stomach. Riddick gently rubbed her lower back with his hand as they waited.

Malden stepped forward this time. Nodding at Carolyn he turned to Riddick. "As soon as your wife is settled, we shall begin."

Riddick nodded, hustling Carolyn over to the tent. It had been turned into more of a faceless type structure while they had been away. A dais had been set up with several chairs on top of it while a sitting area more curtained in was behind it. Riddick led Carolyn here flashing a look at Vaako to keep everyone out for a few minutes. Under the cover of the tent he pulled her to him breathing in the sent of her hair, enjoying the feel of her in his arms.

"Are you with me, Carolyn?" his breath was hot against her ear.

She grabbed onto the back of his neck a single tear slipping down her cheek. "Always!"

Holding her face he kissed her gently. She sucked in a breath and smiled at him. She ran a hand down the side of his face and slipped her hand into his. He led her to the edge of the dais where the Elementals were waiting with the girls. He dropped to one knee taking them in his arms. He kissed each on the forehead and sent them into the back of the tent. The three newcomers followed the girls and settled in with Butcher and Sulaco standing guard.

Aereon stood waiting for him.

"Sister."

"Riddick." She patted his arm and then turned making her way up on the dais to stand behind the middle chair; Chode, nodding at him, followed her taking his place in the far chair. Vaako grabbed his forearm and then walked up the steps waiting for Carolyn. Once again he picked up her hand but turned it over placing a kiss to her palm. He then reached out and caressed her belly where their newest child rested. He held her hand up for Vaako to take and waited for her to be seated. Vaako helped her down and took his place beside her. As Riddick turned his back to them she immediately pulled the men towards her and started issuing orders of her own.