You're Not Afraid Of The Dark, Are You?

The Bloodhound Caught The Fox

Ares

I woke up to a piercing ringing sound which made my head feel like exploding. As the ringing died down I could start to focus on my surroundings to find a way out of this mess hopefully. I could feel that I was sitting on something cold, maybe a metal bench, my hands cuffed behind my back, metal cuffs, that are most likely attached to a chain on the ground and there was something over my mouth and eyes, which I assume is a muzzle and blindfold. There was light chatter amongst the mercs in the room. I couldn't make out what they were saying, my head was still a mess, but I could tell who was talking. The voices I heard were the Lady Merc and Johns, there were other voices but those were just in my head. Once I was coherent I could hear their conversation.

"One more thing, did you call them?" Johns said.

"Yeah, they should be here any minute but why do they need to come?" the lady asked.

"Good, get her ready for transport," Johns said ignoring her question.

I heard footsteps but it quickly stopped when the female mercenary shouted.

"Johns!" she said

He was silent and I guess that he turned around to look at her, probably pissed.

"With all due respect Boss, are we just gonna give up capturing Riddick, and what about the ship?" she said.

"With her bounty, we don't need the ship, the bastard was right we can buy a new ship. As for Riddick, he's a pain in the ass and I don't feel like dealing with him. We need to get out of here before she slips through our fingers" he said.

They kept talking but my senses turned to another set of footsteps, then a metal door open and close shortly after. Am I in a cage? I felt someone grab my chains and they adjusted them to the front, they didn't even check if I was awake. As the person was busy with his task, I took my chains and wrapped them around the person's neck. They struggled to get out of my grip but I held onto them tight and I could hear footsteps rushing to where we were. I backed up until I found a wall, I needed to make sure they weren't going to attack me from behind. The person that I was holding hostage was terrified, I could tell by the way they are breathing, it was shaky. It was silent for a couple of minutes until I heard someone walking towards my direction and I mentally prepared.

"I can see that you are awake and alert," Johns said

He sighed.

"Luna, be calm." He said.

He was talking to the person I had, there was a hint of arrogance in his voice.

"Let Luna go and no further harm will come to you," he said.

He was trying to negotiate, but I wasn't going to give in that easily and tightened my grip. I heard Johns sigh to that response.

"Ares, you have the disadvantage here. For starters, you are chained, blindfolded, and muzzled, there are limitations to your movements. Also not to mention a bunch of money-hungry angry mercs are surrounding you." he said.

He is right, my situation is not looking pretty. Although with my other senses heightened, I have a chance to do some damage. He needs to make the first move.

"Ares, if you don't comply on your own, I will force you to." He said.

I can sense his anger building up. I hear his footsteps and the door opening and closing. Then he rushed at me and as soon as he grabbed me I kicked him in the gut while keeping my hold on Luna. I heard his punch coming and I dodged it in time. He stumbled and as he was recovering, I kicked him to the ground. His breathing is heavy and aggressive, which means he's pissed and I can't help but smirk.