"He said put the gun down," River said firmly. "You should do as he says, Captain." Grena smiled at this turn of events, laughing a little as River pulled the gun from Mal's grip. Mal watched her bemused, and she smiled at him, turning back around to face Grena again. Then she closed her eyes, and shot Grena straight between his.
-- Patchwork: Part Three (final) by nixajane