Just the Beginning

Title: Just The Beginning
Author: silversun
Fandom: Chronicles of Riddick
Pairing: Riddick/Vaako
Rating: Overall NC-17
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Disclaimers: The Chronicles of Riddick is the playtoy of David Twohy and Universal Studios, not mine. :(
Summary: Plans are taking shape...
Notes: I'm so sorry for the delay! You guys have been really patient with me. :D Real life has thoroughly interfered, but I've beat it back! Whoo! Thank's for staying with me and sending me feedback and encouragement. I really do appreciate it. :D

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"This is impossible! You can't possibly expect us to believe this heresy!" Advisor Taalh exclaimed, turning to include the rest of the people in his midst.

A murmur rose among those gathered, hostility rising in the room.

"It's true. I saw so myself," Vaako said, his calm certainty confusing many. Vaako was considered one of their best warriors. His conviction of the new events made them think perhaps there was merit in the Lord Marshal's words...But then he was also involved with their new leader, and perhaps he was swayed.

"The Underverse is what we have waited for all these years. All our hard work was for naught if we listen to you! I for one desire the peace we were promised, the peace we deserve," Lady Terrah said, her powerful tone capturing all attention.

A murmur flew through the crowd, more than a few consenting with her view.

"We brought proof in case you felt that way. Here's what's on the other side of the portal if you go," Vaako said, nodding to Reev to show the threat. It was silent as everyone took in holo-projection of the Phantoms army's darkness.

"I've decided to give you a choice. You can stay, and live a satisfying life to the end, or you can go through to the other dimension to another kind of control," Riddick said as he paced before the thrown.

"So you 'say'...This could all be an elaborate trap," Lady Terrah said, her murmur clearly pitched to be heard.

"Those who choose to stay, pack your belongings and make way to the transport to board Vaako's Frigate. The rest of you don't go anywhere. This ship will go directly through the portal," Riddick said to the crowd, eager to finish this meeting.

"But what is there for us here?" Blils, his morale advisor asked in genuine concern.

Vaako looked up, and glanced at Riddick, quickly trying to think of something that these people would accept and remain in this dimension.

"You've all had lives before this, before your conversion, trades you were interested in. Those from Helion Prime, your planet still stands. It's not to late to return. For those of you who don't want to leave and find you way in the galaxy, there's a planet in this system named Rage. It's tamer than Furya, but has life to sustain all of you. If you remain, you can build a new city, a new beginning. Free to remake a society, to make your own choices. And it may have been some time since you've lived free of influence, but I can help you adjust until you're ready. You have a few nights to make your decision. We move out within the week," Riddick said, his eyes catching individuals in the crowd.

Vaako blinked, and it hit him like the waking-dream envisioned on Helion Prime; Riddick's glowing eyes surveying the vast army, standing above them on the dais to the throne. His sharp indrawn breath caught Riddick's attention, and he was momentarily pierced by his ever changing eyes. He took a breath and nodded, sending reassurance through the bond. Riddick's eyes narrowed, but he turned to the crowd.

"Choose wisely. This meeting is over."

Another murmur rose, the people clearly divided on what to think. Riddick nodded to his advisors, and gestured for them to follow. Vaako fell in step by Riddick's side as he drew near and brushed their shoulders together.

"It seems I was wrong in our earlier argument. You were more prepared than I," Vaako said quietly as they walked down the hall to the council room.

"Yeah, well I figured there'd be some questions. I studied the data pads of the system, and found Rage. I thought it'd be a good place as any to settle them down," Riddick said, half an ear trying to listen to his advisors several steps behind. He was interested in what they would choose. As they turned a corner, he was distracted when Vaako leaned against him for a second, turning to catch hazel eyes staring at him.

"Thanks," Vaako said, a small smile lifting the corners of his mouth.

"For what?" Riddick asked raising an eyebrow at his bondmate.

"For not being, or doing, what everyone expects of you." Riddick smirked as they stepped into the council room, his hand brushing Vaako's back before the advisors stepped in with them.

"I wouldn't be me any other way."

They settled quickly, Aereon whisking in close behind to take a seat.

"Lord Marshal, as a whole, we believe your claim about the Underverse. The time we have spent with you have shown us that you are honorable and wouldn't lie to us of something this magnitude. We chose to remain with you to guide us in the future," Advisor Blils said formally. Riddick nodded as he looked over the small group of chosen men, pleased by their decision. They were good men, and he would have hated to lose them.

"But, saying that, I would like to be among the people to garner their response. Never had we imagined something of this import to happen so close to the end of our campaign."

"Go," Riddick said, and watched as Blils hurried out the room. Standing, he stepped away from the table and paced.

"As you all know the situation we find ourselves in, one thing we do need to do is neutralize the threat of the Phantoms. They cannot be allowed back into our galaxy to consume all energy. One thing they have a weakness is for Furyan energy, they can't convert it. I received information from a source that says there's a way to send out a burst of Furyan energy. Our focus now is to find a way to compress the energy we need into a device to loose upon them," Vaako said, beginning to outline their plan.

"It’s a hit and run. We get in, place the device, and get out of there. Since the Necromongers were to return at one point with resources, we simply say that's what we're there for. We should get in with no problem. There's a hospitable planet nearby, and the Necromongers as well as the people who are trapped in the ship can go there," Riddick said as he came to a stop behind Vaako's chair.

"Theoretically, once we destroy the core of the Phantoms ship, their internal system should collapse. That's when we take the remaining fighters and pass back through the portal, hopefully without to much trouble. Their ships should be in disarray from lack of communication," Vaako said, leaning forward as his hands clasped on the table in front of him.

"We just have to find a way to get on board, and plant the device so that it'll be close enough to wipe out the Phantoms core. Dar and Reev, I want you to devise a bomb that holds compressed Furyan energy. Mann and Poshi, study the holopad showing the Phantom army and their ships positions. We need a way to bust out of there when we set the device. Eleck, Traax, Fierce, we need at least one group of fighters to punch a hole out. Let's get to it," Riddick said, eager to get everything settled. His advisors instantly headed off to began their assignments. Being the best at what they did, they were more than ready to take on the challenge.

"So Mother Soryn informed you of this energy source?" Aereon asked when they were alone in the room. Riddick nodded as he placed his hands on Vaako's shoulders.

"It's something she says all Furyan's possess the power to unleash. The Rage of Furya."

"Interesting...Though you handled the situation well, Riddick, I believe you were to lenient on the Necromongers. You should simply tell them that they are going to settle on Rage," Aereon said.

"Why do that when I can get the Necromongers who don't agree with us out of the way. Those who stay are the ones that won't fight change. They'll have a better time adjusting to life here than those that chose to leave," Riddick said, moving to the left as Vaako stood, his right hand sliding down to rest on his side.

"After all it won't concern you. I'm sure after this you'll want to return to your planet," Vaako said, unconsciously leaning towards Riddick.

Aereon's eyes narrowed for a second, before a small smile appeared on her face. "I think I would enjoy staying here as an observer. It's not often we have a new era of history at our fingertips. My people would want me to stay and learn the story. It will be documented, living throughout the ages..."

~~~

"So you'll allow her to stay? She plans to much behind our backs," Vaako said, his hands flying through the air to punctuate his remarks. Riddick's stride didn't falter as he reached out and grabbed one of Vaako's arms, pulling him into the quarters assigned to each Lord Marshal.

Fury looked up from the center of the sitting room, her ears already honed on them, as if she heard them coming. Riddick moved to rub her head and pat her back, staring into ice blue eyes in commune. Vaako sighed and rubbed her briskly behind her ears before heading into the bedroom, leaving them together. Riddick soon followed, without Fury, his opalescent eyes watching as Vaako stripped his armor off, leaving a simple tunic and pants.

"She can't do a thing but observe. Even when we get rid of the Phantoms, she's alone here since none of the Necromongers trust her. There is no power for her to exploit. Let her stay if she wants," Riddick said as he pressed Vaako against the bedroom wall, tired of watching when he could touch. Vaako stared into his eyes, and shivered, the heat arcing between them starting a slow burn.

"We won't have much more time alone, so let's use what's left not talking," Riddick growled, opening up to the bond that held them together. Vaako smirked and leaned forward within centimeters of Riddick's lips.

"As you say," Vaako whispered, the air barely leaving his lips before they were caught in an open mouthed kiss. He drew in breath through his nose and relaxed against the wall, spreading his legs slightly to cradle Riddick with his body. The kiss was slow, unhurried as they explored each other, hands traveling over hard planes of muscle as they removed the clothing in their way. Vaako pulled back to nuzzle at Riddick's neck, his hands wandering on the hard body pressed into his own.

"Bed," he said into Riddick's neck, tightening his grip around his waist when Riddick pulled back, hauling him onto the bed behind them. Riddick leaned to the right for a second, before moving back over Vaako, spreading his legs with his thighs. Deep, searing kisses distracted Vaako as Riddick pressed a slick thumb against his entrance, easily penetrating his willing body.

Vaako grasped the back of Riddick's head, pulling him down so his weight completely rested against his body. Vaako sighed as he wrapped his leg around Riddick's, arching into the probing touch. They quickly established a rhythm of hips, cocks bumping together until Vaako's hand was suddenly slick. Catching Riddick toss the closed bottle back onto the bed, Vaako smirked as he rubbed his fingers together to distribute the oil. Reaching down, he held their cocks in his hand, squeezing them together as Riddick worked him open.

Staring up into Riddick's flashing eyes, Vaako leaned up, licking a kiss across his mouth. Riddick growled in response and pulled away from his warm grip to heft his other leg up, spreading him wide. Riddick held off for a minute, taking the time to stare at Vaako's thick, muscled thighs, to his twitching belly. Dark curls framed his straining cock, pre-come beading at the tip. His eyes slid down, unable to stop himself from cupping taunt balls, oiling them with a quick rub, to the pulsing opening naked to his eye.

Vaako's arousal turned his scent musky, the spiciness catching Riddick's attention. Looking up, Riddick caught Vaako's eyes, the sight of them heavy-lidded and dilated making his belly tighten in lust. Everything this man had to offer, his body, his mind, his soul, was his. No one else's.

"Rick, fuck me," Vaako whispered as he reached down, tugging him forward with a hand on his cock. Riddick pulled away, only to kneel up and press his cock against Vaako's entrance.

Riddick pushed down until the head of his cock breached Vaako's body. Giving him a second to adjust, he slid in to the hilt, the oil smoothing the way. Vaako moaned long and low, his cock twitching as he was filled. Riddick leaned forward, hands on either side of Vaako's head as he slid out and in again. Feeling Vaako's pleasure through the bond, he opened to it, sending his own lust and arousal through. Vaako arched, the veins in his neck standing out as his body flushed with heat. Reaching up, Vaako held on to Riddick's forearms as he pounded into him, concentrating on sending feelings of completion to their bond. Riddick stopped and looked down at his bondmate, staring into his eyes with surprise at the depth of content wholeness coming from the bond.

"Is this what you feel all the time?" Riddick quietly asked as he ran his hands up Vaako's thighs, his thumbs resting in the hollow of his hipbones.

Vaako couldn't respond, a groan erupting from him as his body clenched down on Riddick's cock. He spasmed for a minute, tossing his head back with pleasure, gasping when Riddick tightened the grip on his hips. Riddick growled at the sight, and rocked into Vaako hard, drawing another cry from his lips. Vaako clutched at Riddick's shoulders, pulling him down to pant against his mouth.

"Rick, please," Vaako groaned, barely able to think with the pleasure shooting through his body. He brushed his lips to Riddick's, surging up against him to deepen the kiss. Riddick kissed Vaako open, his tongue thrusting into wet heat, growling when Vaako whimpered into their kiss.

Riddick rocked again, pulling out and slamming in to the hilt, his cock hitting Vaako's spot with ease. Riddick gritted his teeth as Vaako yelled, bucking up as he fluttered around Riddick's cock.

Finding that feeling that Vaako sent through their bond, Riddick sent it back, as he held Vaako still. Vaako breathed deeply, trying to calm himself as he felt Riddick through the bond.

"Is this what you feel when we're together?" Riddick asked, releasing the bruising grip to Vaako's hip, reaching up to cup his cheek, his thumb brushing over full red lips. Vaako stared up at him, soft hitches in his breathing, as he raised his hand to run the back of his hand down Riddick's cheek.

"When we're like this it feels like I'm whole...Sometimes, I feel like I wouldn't survive without you..." Vaako said quietly, the bond thrumming with his emotions. Riddick's eyes took on a distant look, focusing back on the man beneath him when Vaako rubbed a nipple with his thumb.

"I thought we weren't going to talk," Vaako said, smirking slightly when Riddick rocked into him involuntarily, eyes flashing with heat.

"Then we won’t talk," Riddick said, his voice low and deep. Pulling out, he slowly pressed in, and out again until he glided smoothly into the tight heat surrounding his cock. Re-establishing their rhythm, he slammed into Vaako repeatedly, his thumb rubbing Vaako's moist lips, growling when he was licked and sucked into Vaako's mouth.

Vaako groaned and threw his head back, his body tensing as he came closer to peaking. Riddick slid his hand down, tweaking Vaako's nipples, before resting his hand over his belly to dip his wet thumb into his navel.

"Rick!" Vaako yelled, body to the brink as Riddick leaned over and mouthed at his throat. Riddick groaned as he drove into Vaako, his reactive body and impassioned cries quickly dragging him to orgasm. Panting in time with his thrusts, he growled and bit down at the bruised bond mark, jerking when Vaako did the same. Groaning, he drove in twice before Vaako came, his body clenching around him, milking him as he came.

As their bond, wide open, sent a whiplash of emotions, Vaako barely felt Riddick pull from him, or turn him onto his side as he wrapped his arms around him. Pleasure, want, contentment, passion, need, and possessiveness, whirled in his mind. And before he fell into darkness' embrace, a fleeting glimpse of...love...

~~~

"Lord Marshal," Reev greeted him as he glided into the room.

"Reev. What have you and Dar come up with?" Riddick asked as he followed Reev to the back of his space, though cluttered with mechanical items, still neat in their placement.

"Dar easily fashioned a warhead big enough to hold the containment device, yet small enough for you to place it where it needs to go. This is the containment device," Reev said, stepping aside to let Riddick see the small cylindrical container, about as long and thick as his forearm. Pushing a button, Reev released the small containment field shield and placed the container inside. Stepping to the side he gestured for Riddick to put on the goggles he held out.

"This field will generate an energy burst, which will be absorbed by the device. Then I'll release it so you can see how it works. For this purpose, I'm using a level 6 light burn, enough energy to be absorbed, but nothing harmful with the goggles in place."

As Reev explained what was going on, he began raise a dial, increasing the light in the containment field. As it grew brighter, he pressed a depressed area on a control switch in his hand. As suddenly as the light had grown in brightness, it was dimmed as the device absorbed the energy. Riddick watched as the light energy was absorbed, the containment field completely emptying.

"This is the switch you'll use when you want to decompress the energy. This button absorbs and this one explodes it out," Reev said as he pressed the other button, the cylinder device sides glowing before light exploded into the containment field, the bright light quickly fading now that it wasn't being generated.

"The expelling of energy will be quicker than the absorption, so you'll want to make sure you're a safe distance before letting it loose," Reev said, eagerly watching Riddick as he slowly took off his glasses. Smiling, Riddick clapped a hand on Reev's shoulder.

"Good work. When will it be ready for use?"

"Whenever you're ready Lord Marshal. Simply bring the source here, and we'll place the energy into the containment field to be absorbed."

"Good. I'll contact you as soon as everything's in place," Riddick said, nodding to Reev as he quickly left. Now to contact Mother Soryn and find out how this Rage of Furya move was going to work. But first, he'd check in on Vaako. Having received Reev's excited message, Riddick simply left Vaako in bed, than wake him up to get ready for the day. He'd let him get rest while they could. The week was going to be busy.

Stepping into his quarters, he saw Vaako sitting on a divan, Fury sprawled beside him, purring as he absently stroked her sleek fur. Looking up when Fury stood and padded away, he smiled at Riddick, standing to meet him. Riddick knelt to give Fury a rubdown, leaning over to kiss Vaako when he knelt beside him.

"You should have woken me," Vaako said as he ran his hand down Riddick's back.

"Thought it'd be good to get all the rest we can now. We're going to be busy," Riddick said, standing when Fury head butted him with affection and gracefully moved away to eat at a dish set out for her. Vaako pulled himself up using Riddick's hand when he reached down to him. Straightening up, Vaako came face to face with Riddick, his eyes colliding with his bondmates' as they stood in place. Vaako rested a hand against Riddick's chest, unerringly right over the throb of their bond.

"Good morning. Food was brought in for breakfast, if you're hungry," Vaako said quietly. Riddick nodded, his hands coming up to link at the small of Vaako's back.

"Food sounds good," Riddick said as he leaned in to kiss the mark on his jaw. Vaako leaned back to stare searchingly at him for a moment, before taking his arm and leading him over to the table. Piling food on two plates, he set Riddick's down and sat next to him, both digging in to eat.

"Where did you go this morning?" Vaako asked as he sipped his drink.

"Reev made the containment device, to fit the bomb Dar made for him. It looks like all that's left is to have the Furyan energy absorbed into it. I'm going to contact Mother Soryn so she can tell me what to do," Riddick said as he speared a piece of meat and popped it in his mouth.

Vaako nodded and remained silent for the rest of the meal, though his hand drifted over to touch Riddick several times. Riddick took the silence to figure out what had changed between them. He looked over to Vaako and saw a soft smile on his face, obviously deep in thought.

'Did he smile like that before?' Riddick thought to himself as he looked back to remember. He had, but not like the way he did now. Satisfaction, peace, contentment...

'He's happy,' Riddick thought suddenly, surprised that he hadn't noticed before. But then, perhaps he hadn't been happy, or at least noticeably so, earlier.

"Is there a reason your staring at me as if I grew another head?" Vaako asked, unconcerned as he ate a slice of fruit. Riddick didn't respond as he watched Vaako suck his fingers between his lips. The red juice disappeared from his fingers, but they still gleamed in the low light.

"You're happy," Riddick said as he reached over and grabbed his hand. Sucking his middle finger into his mouth, he caught the remnants of juice and Vaako on the digit, smirking when Vaako shivered slightly.

Vaako froze at the statement, and thought for a minute only to find it true. He woke up in a good mood, and even seeing Riddick gone already wasn't enough to dampen his mood...Especially since he could feel him through the bond.

"You're right," Vaako said, and left it at that as he leaned back to sip at his drink. He didn't feel like analyzing his mood since the peace he felt wasn't something he could say he's felt that much of. Besides, it was only the calm before a fight, and once it began he wouldn't have time to enjoy it.

"You look good happy," Riddick said as he held onto Vaako's hand, soon letting go to resume eating. Vaako smiled and ran his hand up Riddick's arm to the muscled bicep, squeezing when it flexed in his grip.

"Then figure out a way to keep me that way," Vaako whispered in Riddick's ear, catching it with his lips to suckle briefly. Standing to stretch, he smirked when Riddick's eyes traveled the length of his body.

"When are you going to contact Mother Soryn?" Vaako asked as he moved to sit on the same divan Riddick came in and saw him resting on.

"Today. I'd like to get it over with as soon as possible," Riddick said as he finished eating, standing with his cup to wander over to where Vaako sat. Sitting beside him, Riddick leaned back and pulled Vaako against his chest with his free hand.

"What will we do when we return?" Vaako asked as he relaxed against Riddick, catching his arm to rest across his stomach.

"We're going to take the Necromongers wherever they want to go, and the others, we'll settle on Rage. We'll help them settle in and then we can return to Furya. We could search for other Furyan's while we travel, too. Did you want to do something special?" Riddick asked, breathing in Vaako's scent as he nuzzled the softness of the hair brushing against his cheek.

"No...I'll be fine to go with you. Someone needs to keep you in line," Vaako said, grinning when Riddick snorted with laughter.

"Right...Whatever makes you happy..."