A Moment of Time

Author: silversun
Email: silver_sun31@yahoo.com
Series: Sequel to Just the Beginning
Paring: Riddick/Vaako
Rating: NC-17
Disclaimer: Chronicles of Riddick & Pitch Black unfortunately, do not belong to me.
Feedback: Hey, I love feedback! Of course I want to hear from you!
Summary: This takes place a couple of months after the first story. Riddick and Vaako were bonded, and now they're taking a little vacation. One-shot.
A/N: You don't have to read the first one to read this one (which is mostly smut with a drop of plot) but it would be nice to understand a few references here and there. A little look at how things are going with their lives.
A/N 2: If anyone wants to write in this universe please do, just let me know so I can read it! : )


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"You know, this wasn't what I had in mind for our honeymoon Riddick," Vaako grunted as he grabbed for the next handhold. A rock skittered past him, down the hill in a small shower of dust. Shaking his shoulder length hair free of the small particles, he glanced up to see his lover effortlessly scale the rocky face up and jump over the top.

He looked down briefly, but the heat from the lava flowing in the canyon below forced him to avert his face. Tightening his grip on the ledge, and finding another foothold, he pulled himself up another foot.

"You better be glad I convinced you to wear this light armor, otherwise we both might be rather crispy right now," Vaako murmured to himself as he continued up the mountain. Only when a muscled forearm appeared before his eyes did he realize he reached the top. Gripping Riddick's arm, he was hauled up and tightly held against Riddick's broad chest. He used the grip on his shoulder to steady his feet on the gritty ground.

"How'd I know a merc would show up? If he had any intelligence, he'd stay away like the rest do," Riddick said, turning to scan the area.

The mercenary's quickly learned it wasn't to smart to come after Riddick anymore, not with his 'ghost' army, and people around. A snap of his finger, and they'd find armor clad warriors surrounding them ready to gun them down. After enough of their mercenary's disappeared, they sent a formal statement saying they no longer saw any cause for fighting as they had purged his file, and were prepared to declare a truce. Riddick laughed long and hard when he saw the message.

They took the truce, if only to allow Riddick ease of traveling without anyone trying to capture him. It was rather refreshing to go from system to system without interference...That is until this maniac showed up with a crew on their supply run. He'd yelled something about revenge, and came gunning for Riddick, who he seemed to think killed his mercenary brother. Riddick just shrugged. He'd killed too many to remember who this one was going on about.

"Didn't anyone teach you how to make friends?" Vaako muttered under his breath, as a stray blast took a chunk out of a nearby rock at the cliff's edge. Riddick just grinned at him as they crouched down and maneuvered among the outcroppings.

Spotting the caves they had headed for as soon as the merc crew came not to far ahead, they began to jog, knowing the enemy was close behind. Vaako had remembered seeing an opening on the other side of them from when they had landed earlier.

"Besides, you insisted on coming with me," Riddick reminded his husband as they ducked into the cave's entrance.

"Trey and Rayna would have my head if anything happened to you. Not to mention the entire Furyan and Necromonger race," Vaako said as he grabbed hold of Riddick's shoulder, letting himself be guided in the semi-darkness. The waning light of the sunset allowed him to see Riddick's shadowy form gracefully descend into the rocky tunnel.

Vaako hadn't been accepted at first by his mate's people, but after fighting the formidable shadow enemy, thus proving himself, he was respected as Riddick's counterpart. Learning that he actually was Furyan came as a shock to the council on Furya. But since the events were prophesied, they had no choice but to approve of their joining. They soon found out that his intelligence, and level-headed steadiness, was a good balance to Riddick's fierce unpredictability.

The Necromonger's had reestablished the greatness of the Basilica temple on Fury, Furya's cousin planet. With the pair's help, they created a government, and ruled themselves in a more orderly manner, than they ever had before. To a shock to all, some of the new converts became pregnant, and children were being born. It was a sign to the people that a new beginning had come.

Riddick had gone a long way to unite the races so that there was no warring among them, proving to be an exceptional leader.

Stopping at a secluded spot, Riddick turned to his mate and pulled him to his side, a hand at the small of his back keeping him in place. Touching a small dial on his sun-visors, he triangulated the trajectory to their ship through the rock.

"The ship's not far. Once we get to it, we can ghost these guys."

"And our lovely vacation will come to an end," Vaako said, with a sigh. He was still pissed he didn't get a real chance to relax with Riddick before they returned to Furya.

Riddick let his hand slide down to the swell of his ass, just the tips of his fingers settling against his backside. Leaning in he brushed his lips against his temple, ruffling Vaako's shaggy hair with his nose.

"Tell you what. I'll take you to a special place right after we handle these guys and get off the planet. You'll like it, nice moons, comfortable climate, all that shit," Riddick said as he made sure Vaako had a grip on his shirt before pulling away, and heading out the back of the caves.

"Why do I have a feeling I'm not going to be very focused on this special place,'" Vaako said, a shiver running up his spine as Riddick brushed against their bond with a tug. Though they had joined a few months prior, Vaako still worked at sorting through Riddick's emotions. He was a complicated man, one that would take decades to decipher, if ever.

Vaako liked it that way.

*

"Riddick, I assure you, the mercenary Jack Johns was not well since his brother, William Johns, disappeared on a run to retrieve you. He left the Guild to work alone. Any of those men you mentioned he had with him were not our own. We would never break our pact with you for such trivial matters," the handsome young man said, in a calm voice.

As new head of the Mercenary Guild, Raydes Kellint was a smart man. He knew of Johns vengeful quest to root out Riddick and kill him. He made the merc disband from the Guild, but allowed him to go unmolested. If he could take out Riddick than so be it. If not, there was no accountability on his part.

"Yeah, well, just so none of your other Guild members get any ideas, here's a little present of what's left of Johns and his crew. Stay clear of me, and I'll stay clear of you."

After seeing Kellint's face pale at the fate of the former Guild member, Riddick closed the connection. He turned in his seat to face his silent mate and lifted an eyebrow, sending an inquiring thread through their link.

"I think he was lying, but as long as the message was received, and it doesn't happen again, I think we can let it slide this time," Vaako said as he checked the pre-flight screens. Once it was ready for coordinates, Riddick leaned over him, one hand sinking into his hair, close to the scalp as he tapped in new coordinates. He leaned down and took a leisurely kiss from Vaako's lips, gently massaging his scalp. Pulling back so that their lips hovered within centimeters, Riddick stared into hazel eyes, the color darkening to dark jewel green as Vaako felt a slow heat seep into his body.

"I promised to take you somewhere didn't I?" Riddick asked, a thumb rubbing over his lower lip. Studying his lovers' face, Riddick noticed the soot streaks smudged down Vaako's face, realizing he probably had some of his own. Straightening up, he held out his hand and pulled Vaako up.

"We should shower, where we're going. It'll take a few hours from here," Riddick said. Clothes were thrown about as they stepped into the shower, and both used their hands to slick the other with soap. Mutually deciding on something quick, without a word being spoken, their bodies met and slid against each other, the soap and water lubricating hard planes of muscle. Manhandling Vaako around to lean against the wall, Riddick stepped between his legs and began a grind that made Vaako throw his head back. Mouthing his jaw up to tongue his ear, Riddick rocked harder as he pulled on their link.

"Rick," Vaako said with a gasp and a deep, low moan.

"Come on, Cylus," Riddick growled as he held onto Vaako's hip, thrusting harder and tugging more insistently on their bond. He tilted his head and bit gently at the bond juncture, and Vaako came hard, dragging Riddick with him as pleasure rocked through his brain. Once he caught his breath, Vaako helped Riddick rinse them off and turned on the air blast to dry off.

A brief nap later, an alarm announced their arrival in the planet's system. Vaako moved into the cockpit after his husband, and watched the approach to the mysterious destination over Riddick's shoulder.

"So what is this place you're taking me?" Vaako asked as he stroked the side of lovers' neck.

"It's called Enchanted. A pleasure house known to keep their mouth shut and has good service. Not easy to find both in one establishment."

Vaako looked at him incredulously.

"A pleasure house?"

"You got a problem with that?" Riddick asked curiously, glancing over at his mate.

"I've got a problem if you think I'm going to share," Vaako said with a glare. His eyes widened as the planet came in view, admitting, if only to himself, that it looked lush and healthy. Greens, blues, and browns covered the planet, thick fluffy clouds obscuring some of the landmasses. Two moons hovered around the globe, the sunlight reflecting off of them creating a glow from the crystals scattered on the surface.

Riddick chuckled as he brought the ship to a familiar heading.

"Nah, I wouldn't want a bitch getting killed 'cause you got jealous. Don't worry about it, it's just a place to let loose for a little while. They're not so stingy about taking other forms of payment besides credits. When I was on the run I could come here and not worried about getting ratted on by the girls. You'll see, they won't be a problem."

*

"Sherri."

A curvaceous bronze-skinned, dark haired woman turned around at his voice. Her dark chocolate eyes lit up with pleasure when she saw Riddick.

"Riddick! I thought you had fallen into a black hole somewhere," Sherri said, as she jumped up, wrapped her arms and legs around him and planted a deep kiss on him. Leaning back she looked him in the eye, taking in his well maintained attire with a flick of the eye, a sideways glance taking in Vaako's tense stance to the side.

"But perhaps the reports of you inheriting a ghost army wasn't as far-fetched as we thought," she said thoughtfully.

"No, it's true," Riddick said as he extracted her limbs from his body. Stepping back she absentmindedly straightened her clothing.

"Never could do simple could you? No matter, you could have at least sent a transmission burst or something. The girls thought you had forgot about them, and were mourning for you. Shall I call them for you? Candi, Entice, Wren, Sara, Traci, Celeste-"

"I'm taken, Sherri. Just a room," Riddick said as he felt Vaako become more tense with each name.

"Taken?! Right, and I'm a virgin. Really Riddick, getting your own army really knocked you for a loop didn't it? Here I'll set you up for the pleasure spa, and have some of the girls meet you-"

"Sherri," Riddick said forcefully, drawing her complete attention, "I'm taken." Reaching back he grabbed Vaako around the waist to pull him forward, presenting him to her.

"We bonded a couple of months ago, and I figured we could get a room and relax for a little while."

Sherri stared at him for a full minute before she comprehended what he was saying to her.

"You're married?! I thought I'd never see the day you, Richard B. Riddick, would settle down! A lot of girls are going to be disappointed." Invading Vaako's space, she looked him over closely, eyeing his body, mmm-ing to herself.

"You've got a good grip on his oversized balls then? As good-looking as you are I'd have to say I can't blame him. I'd have a go at you myself!"

"A very firm grip, and thank you. It wasn't easy to handle at first," Vaako said with a smirk.

"I imagine not. Riddick never does anything in a small way. The man thinks his dick size should guide his life."

Vaako laughed at that, and they walked off down the hallway, chatting about the establishment. Riddick was amused to see that Cylus got along with the out-spoken woman.

"Here you are, one of my best suites, for you."

"Look, now that the mercs aren't on my back, should I pay you back for everything now or later?" Riddick asked her as she was about to leave.

"This one's on me," she whispered as Vaako checked out their rooms, "you stopped an army that could've made things very bad for business...Next time you can pay!"

Riddick chuckled, and watched her sashay around the corner before shutting the door. Turning he studied the room, taking in the soft candle-lighting, the large canopy bed, and plush floor rugs.

Tuning into his lover, he strode across the room into the large adjoined bathing chamber.

A sunken in tub was surrounded by plants and hygiene supplies, including various massage oils. Another door led to where Vaako was testing the water temperature to an underground natural spring hole.

On the planet Bellio, in the Bellios system, the natives weren't big on changing their environment, as they were in building around and incorporating it in their architecture. So wherever natural springs, or natural formations were, they were added to the building design, even local plant life potted and placed inside. The natural spring hole was lined to make it comfortable, and heating strips were inserted into the lining to keep the occupants warm.

"Not bad, huh. And to think you doubted me," Riddick said, coming up behind his mate to wrap his arms around his narrow waist.

"I might have been a bit...rash in my reaction," Vaako said as he tilted his head in an invitation. Riddick was never slow to catch on. Leaning in, he inhaled deeply and nuzzled his neck, lapping at the bite mark he'd left earlier.

Vaako felt his knees weaken, and Riddick tightened his grip.

"Though if anyone else dares kiss you like she did, I still have my handgun," Vaako said, his voice husky as Riddick tilted down to bite at the junction between his neck and shoulder.

"Right," Riddick said shortly. Turning his mate until he faced him, he pulled them together until their bodies were flush against the other. Vaako reached up and cupped Riddick's head as he leaned in and kissed him, opening his mouth to lap at Riddick's lips.

Riddick groaned and buried a hand into Vaako's hair. Tipping his head, he deepened the kiss, sucking Vaako's tongue into his mouth. Vaako bucked against his hips, moaning when Riddick's hands found and cupped his ass. Tingling started in his chest and expanded outward as their bond flared in response to the pressure of pleasure they sought in each other.

Riddick made an impatient noise and leaned back to divest Vaako of his clothes. Naked, Vaako shivered when Riddick let him go to strip down.

"Get in the spring," Riddick said, his gravelly voice melting Vaako's spine. Turning he stumbled into the heated water, careful not to fall. When he settled in, Vaako sat back and looked up to see Riddick gazing at him.

Riddick couldn't help but stare in a trance as the Vaako sank back into the mist, water droplets hugging his body, the heat turning his milky skin pink and old scars bright red. Shaking off his paralyzation, Riddick gracefully swung into the spring, the steam rising to caress his skin.

Dunking his head under for a moment and rising made water bead on every inch of his caramel skin as he strode to his mate. Vaako felt flushed and heady at the sight, suddenly worried he would swoon and pass out. It went away the moment Riddick reached him and pulled him into his arms, both hands firmly stroking up and down his sides.

"You're beautiful like this," Riddick said quietly, staring into Vaako's dilated eyes. Vaako groaned need, unable to respond at the feel of Riddick against him. Riddick knew what he was feeling, and a smirk appeared on his handsome face.

Wrapping his arms around Riddick's neck, Vaako kissed him again, this time enticing Riddick to explore his mouth with a flick of his tongue. Riddick took his time, and set out to render him into a puddled mass of pleasure.

Stroking their tongues together, he lifted Vaako up until he could cross his ankles around his back. Vaako arched a little as Riddick slid rough hands up his thighs, stopping at the bottom of his backside and kneaded the firm globes. Pulling back from the kiss, Vaako rested his head against Riddick's forehead and panted for air. Angling his head he leaned in and suckled at Riddick's bonding spot, moaning when Riddick growled and ground him against the side of the bubbling spring.

Using the wall to hold Vaako up freed his hands to play along his chest, twisting and pulling at Vaako's flushed nipples. Arching again, Vaako twitched and moaned, surging forward to capture his husband's lips.

"Rick, please," Vaako panted softly against Riddick's lips, hands moving to flutter up and down his back.

Riddick grunted and looked around, spotting what he knew would be conveniently nearby. Stretching so he could reach the slender bottle without letting Vaako go, he squeezed out the lightly scented, but sensual oil. Helping Vaako tilt up, he slid his hand underneath his body, and found his pucker by feel. Rubbing strong fingers against his entrance, he breached the ring of muscle with ease, holding onto Vaako as he pushed back with a harsh grunt.

Long, slender yet muscular thighs tightened around Riddick's middle as Vaako strained against the two fingers working their way up and around in his body. Crying out suddenly, he convulsed as his spot was found and firmly rubbed.

Riddick stopped, shushing Vaako's protests as he lifted his mate and placed him on his back at a ledge on the side of the natural spring. Big enough to hold two bodies, high enough that only a small amount of water brushed over the edge, and warmed by heaters, it was a perfect spot to lay down.

Vaako smiled up at him, and rubbed his thumbs over Riddick's nipples, lightly scratching with a nail. Riddick's eyes narrowed at the twinges of pleasure and he began to hump Vaako's leg. Reaching under his body he pressed his fingers in again, homing in on Vaako's spot.

Vaako shuddered as his legs fell open, pre-cum leaking from the head of his cock. Riddick wrapped his hand around his shaft, and rubbed his thumb over the head, drawing another groan.

Vaako knew he was going to be Riddick was done prepping him when lust flared through the bond, and Riddick's eyes flashed with heat. Riddick moved forward and pressed in, suddenly there and thick, insistent in his rocking until he was fully seated. Vaako's mouth fell open as sparks burst behind his eyes, and he hooked his legs over Riddick's shoulders.

Sliding his hands down Vaako's calves to his thighs, he shifted his stance, and began to thrust. Vaako latched onto his hands, and Riddick released his thighs to interlace their fingers, leaning over his spread body to pull his arms over his head.

"Oh! Right there! Rick! Rick! Rick, Rick," Vaako chanted, unable to stop the harder Riddick thrust into him, his voice breaking as his spot was hit on each deep plunge.

Riddick leaned over him, in the cradle of his hips, lips hovering over his red, kiss-swollen ones.

"You gonna come, Cy? Fuck you like that? Come on, you know you're gonna come," Riddick breathed into his panting mouth, leaning that last inch to suck on his lower lip and bite down. With one last tug on their link, Vaako made a choking sound, and froze, tension racking him tight as come arced from his cock.

Riddick growled and rode hard as Vaako fluttered around his cock, orgasm sneaking up from behind and slamming into him, echoing through their bond. Throwing his head back he slammed home twice more, emptying himself into his husband as he roared in pleasure, the sound echoing in the small chamber.

Gently pulling out, Riddick slumped against Vaako's chest, kissing his collarbone as his body melted in relaxation. Vaako petted his head and stroked his neck as shuddering breaths slowly calmed into a rhythm matching his lovers.

"I love you, mine," Vaako said in the stillness of their shattered minds and bodies slowly gelling together again.

"Love you, mine," Riddick replied languidly, his body becoming heavier as drowsiness swept through him.

"Bed," Vaako said placidly. Shifting on the ledge made soft with lining, but still hard underneath, he distractedly noticed his skin was beginning to wrinkle.

Riddick grunted, and roused enough after a minute, hulled himself up. Reaching down he helped Vaako stand, hand splaying over his hip as he swayed.

Smiling at Riddick, Vaako took his hand and led them from the spring to quickly towel off, and headed to their room. Riddick guided him in the dark to their bed, and he sprawled face first into the plush, decadent bed. Riddick chuckled above and behind him, before unceremoniously shoving him over to his side. Once Riddick was in bed, he rolled over and slung an arm around his waist, resting his head on a broad shoulder.

Riddick wiggled an arm under him and rested his hand on his hip. Vaako's eyes were drifting shut when he heard a deep rumble from Riddick's chest. He stared into the dark until he realized Riddick was snoring. The Furyan only snored when he was really wiped out, and Vaako was going to take advantage of it. Grinning, he fell asleep to thoughts of ribbing his mate in the morning.

*

"Mmm-mmm-mmm, girl did you hear what was going on in the other room?! I thought I'd pass out when I heard Riddick roar with that deep voice?

"His husband must be something *else* in the bedroom, if you know what I mean!"

"I got a look at him, and he is a fine man. There was definitely a sex appeal about him. Now the two of them together?! We've been blessed this night!"

"Ladies..." The three women jumped and turned to see Sherri tapping her foot on the floor.

"Looks like I know exactly who gets the toilet duties this week," she said, wickedly grinning as they groaned. "Now leave the poor men alone! Go on, shoo!"

Waiting until they filed past her, she glanced back at the suite door, unable to suppress a shiver herself.

"Blessed indeed..."

The End


Side Note: Had to show some appreciation for the sexy! Can you believe I typed three pages of smut...I don't know what got into me! *eg* Heh-heh. Hey does anyone have a name for Riddick/Vaako yet? Riddko? Vaadick? <--snort. Okay maybe I shouldn't be the one to figure that out especially not at 1:30 in the morning. Anyway hope you enjoyed! : )