An Adventure Into Darkness

Down To Earth

AUTHORS NOTE: whoaa sorry its been super long since I last updated! Im stuck between what happens next, and having the time to write! Anyway, here is a new chapter!

* 2 weeks have passed since the last chapter *

     I roll out of bed, following my usual routine: wake up, get dressed, train, sleep, and repeat. I pick up some black athletic clothes Khan picked out for me the night before and slip them over my long, messy hair. I quickly brush my hair and sprint out the door, already late to breakfast with Khan. Things were quite awkward for the first few days after exploring and ending up in his area of the ship, but not as awkward as I had imagined. We talked a lot more during training, and Khan seems to be warming up to me more. Hes more concerned about my well being. I open the door into the dinning area, which was just a large circular room with metal interior. There was a table in the middle, made for at least 12 people, and a small kitchen on the right side of the room. 

     "Morning!" I say a little to happily, even for my liking. Khan's head jerks up from his plate of food, one of his eyebrows arched with confusion.

     "Well arent we chipper today." He mumbles, obviously not in a good mood. I grab some of the salad that he prepared and take a seat opposite of him with a sigh.

    "Well it was  a good morning, until you took that tone."  I said jokingly. Khan glares a response and a low growl. Shivers run down my spine as I clear my throat.

    "ehum.... sorry." I mumble forcing some lettuce onto my fork not breaking contact with Khan's vibrant blue eyes. 'its just not fair, why are his eyes that stunning?'  I maintain my eye contact with Khan, awaiting a response.  

    "I need to take you back to Earth." He says, breaking eye contact to give more attention to his food. My jaw drops, 'Is that how this works? you pick up girls and then just drop them back off at earth just when they get comfortable?'  

    "What? Why?" I say, trying to hide my disappointment, being a prisoner wasn't that bad, I had become more fit than I have ever been in my life! And there is something comforting about knowing that the worlds most wanted criminal hadn't crushed your skull yet.

    "Oh River, don't think you are being let loose on earth, free of our agreement. You will remain my prisoner until you complete the task that you promised, getting me my crew. For now, I just need a supplies run.  And I cant do that having the face of a criminal, now can I?" He says looking mildly aggravated at the fact that I could do something that he was incapable of. I hide my smile and shake my head in approval.  'The adventure isn't over yet.'  I think to myself as Khan stands up, offering to take my plate, which I happily hand to him. For a criminal he had some manners.

     "Go get your coat, we are beaming down in 10 minutes. Meet me at the bridge."

***

"Ready?" He says looking me up and down, making sure I was dressed appropriately for the trip. I was wearing a long black trench coat, and a black dress similar to a Star Fleet dress, just with long sleeves. 

    "Yes." I respond with  a nervous sigh. Looking at Khan for reassurance.

    "Ok, here is the plan. We will beam down at separate locations, I will be in they alley where we first met, staying out of sight. You will be beamed down near a local store to grab the supplies." He says handing me a list and his location. " Do not draw attention, remember, you went missing weeks ago. Just grab what we need and head straight back. If you need any help, just call. Okay?" I nod, showing my understanding. He nods back, hitting the transportation button. 

    The floor disappear in a swirl of colors, only to be replaced with cement pavement and the sound of a busy London day. 'here goes nothing'  I take off to find the nearest store and get back to Khan as soon as possible. I hadn't realized all the sights and smells I had missed. The sound of cars driving by, the smell of bakeries and coffee on every street. But yet I didn't feel homesick.

***

I walk out of a small store with my arms full of grocery bags and Khan's coordinates in my hand. 'Okay, its roughly a 5 minute walk, this should be quick and easy.'  I knew London like the back of my hand, taking all the short cuts down alleys and through back yards. I could see the alleyway where Khan should be, roughly 50 feet away. I smile as I take a turn down the next alley, only to bump into two men who appear to be homeless.

    "Oh! Excuse me, sorry!" I say with a laugh as I pick up the spilled groceries. 'Khan will kill me if the eggs broke.'   I continue picking up the spilled food, not expecting a response from either of the men. I reach down for the last thing of bread when I feel a pair of arms grab my waist. I start to scream, but I was silenced when one of the men slammed me into the brick wall of the alley. The world was spinning, I was blacking in and out of reality for hitting my head. I finally focus on the man in front of me. He had on hand on my waist, pinning me up against the wall and the other covering my mouth to prevent me for drawing attention with my screams.

   "Grab the food, then help me with her." He says, and evil smile playing across his face. The other man starts picking the food they wanted while the other one scans me up and down. ' Come on River, do something!'  I put my training to use, kicking the man in his stomach and biting his hand. He stumbles back, letting out a roar of anger. I start to sprint down the narrow alley, forgetting about the second man. I can hear their footsteps approaching quickly, suddenly I was being thrown down onto the concrete.

   "No no no, not so fast little lady." One of the men say as they both drag me off the floor and push me back up against the wall, this time making sure I couldn't escape. 

    "Ill hold her, you go ahead." The man who was picking up the groceries earlier said with a chuckle. Tears start rolling down my face as I stand there, helpless. The other man trying to find the zipper to my dress as I struggle to get away. ' if you need anything, just call'  Khan's words replay in my head. I jerk my head to the side, removing my mouth from the mans hand. 

    " KHAN!" I shriek with all the power I had left in me. The man punched me, making the world go dark around me, but leaving enough conciseness for me to hear something jump down from a building, and feel the men being violently ripped off me. Causing me to slide down the brick wall, unconscious.