a.n. I have been horribly sick for the last month so I do apologize for any errors, there will be many, and they are all my own. I was desperate to get this story done and over with so I also apologize if I've left any hanging plots or appeared to rush through things, not because I hated the story, I happen to love it hardcore, but simply because I haven't had the energy to work on it and refuse to leave it languishing on my hard drive.

And I suppose I should state again (in case you haven't read any of my stories) that I don't write your typical Riddick. I leave that to other people.

For the World is Hollow and I Have Touched the Sky

Chapter 1

Carolyn Fry, and her younger sister Audrey, had grown up amongst the mining colonies on the planet Ardana. Their father was in the mining business and they had wanted for nothing. They had two loving parents and were well-educated in numerous topics as well as being exposed to their mother's life as a highly sought out prophetess.

When Carolyn turned eighteen, her parents decided that she and Audrey, under the guidance of their mothers very own spiritual adviser, Abu, would take a hajj to the city of New Mecca. Carolyn should have gone on one long ago, but cryo sleep, not to mention the thought of taking such a long trip on her own had always made her hesitant, and her parents loathed to force her. But, now that Audrey was old enough, they would travel together.

As Audrey sat next to their mother on the shuttle, waving her hands as she talked excitedly about their trip, Carolyn stood at one of the windows quietly, watching as her home faded from view. She had the strangest feeling she would never see it again.

Her father, Adrian, appeared behind her, laying his hands upon her shoulders.

"What is it, Carolyn? Are you not excited to be going away from home for the first time?"

"I have a bad feeling about this trip, Papa."

"Nonsense, Carolyn. It's just your nerves talking."

"Maybe," Carolyn replied as the butterflies in her stomach fluttered wildly.

Her father gently turned her around to face him.

"You are Carolyn Fry, daughter of Adrian Fry. Hold your head high, take care of your sister and all will be well."

"Of course, Papa. I shall do my best to make you proud of me."

With a smile, her father moved over to her mother and sister, joining their conversation. With a sigh, Carolyn turned back to the window before being joined by Abu.

"I have had a vision about this trip."

Carolyn turned her head to look at him.

"Hold tight to your faith, Carolyn. Where you are going, you will need it."

The sick feeling intensified. Looking back out the window, they stood in silence the rest of the trip.

Arriving at the spaceport, Carolyn watched as her sister said goodbye to their mother. When it was her turn, Carolyn clung to the woman more frightened than she had ever been in her life. "I'm frightened, Mother," Carolyn said relishing the warmth of her mother's arms.

"A very smart man once said that we must be willing to let go of the life we have planned, to have the life that is waiting for us."

"But, Mother…"

"Shhh." Her mother said placing her hands on Carolyn's cheeks. "Wherever you go and whenever you are, know that I will always love you."

Carolyn gave a slight nod as her mother placed a kiss on her cheek. "It is time for you to go. Your father is waiting."

"Goodbye." Carolyn whispered as she walked away.

"Goodbye, my precious child." Her mother murmured.

"The Hunter-Gratzner," her father was saying as he led her on the ship to join her sister and Abu, "is one of the finest transport ships in the system. Isn't that correct, Captain?" He said to the bearded gentleman standing nearby.

"Undoubtedly, Mr. Fry," the man responded moving towards them. "You can rest assured that we'll take exceptional care your daughters."

"I would expect no less," her father replied.

"I'll have to ask you to go now, Mr. Fry. We need to get our guests settled in."

"Of course, Captain."

The Captain nodded, moving off to see to his other passengers.

Gathering both of his daughters into his arms, he held them tightly, before placing a kiss on each of their foreheads. "I love you both."

Carolyn worried her bottom teeth between her teeth as they watched him disembark.

Smiling happily at her sister, Audrey pulled away to find her cryo tube. Carolyn stood in the midst of the chaos, feeling like a lost child, trying desperately not to be sick, before searching out her appointed spot.

Standing on the docks watching the ship prepare to depart, Adrian held his wife as she stood crying gently in his arms. "Are you sure, Sasha? We can still call them back."

"No. We've known this time would come since they were babies. It is their destiny and our burden to bear."

They stayed until they no longer saw the ship in the night sky.