Destiny, Episode 8: Attack of the Kimmel Clones

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NEEDY

Thursday, November 10, 2005 5:54 PM

I guess its my turn to start a new thread since the other was getting veeeeeeeerrrrry long

Here's a link to the previous thread, in case you missed the recent peril:

http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=2&t=13502&m=203560#203560

Needy. Male Companion a.k.a. First Boy Whore of Destiny

CALLMESERENITY

Thursday, November 10, 2005 6:23 PM

Oooh, Keeper of Secrets, eh?

Anything good? You can tell us, we won't blab.

Good for you for having a social life, and glad to have you back. Now, get to work on the Mal costume!!

Serenity, First Officer of Destiny

I have a live journal: http://www.livejournal.com/users/callmeserenity/

NEEDY

Thursday, November 10, 2005 6:44 PM

Well I wouldn't be a keeper of secrets if I gave them away would I?

Well its not like it affects you much, but lets just say I'm the Joey, and two of my friends are the Chandler and Monica

I'd like to get started on the Mal costume, but I've nowhere to start. I haven't got a browncoat, but now I think about it, in some of the movie images, Mal didn't wear a browncoat.. just had some of those horrible black braces - still a browncoat would cover up the fact that I haven't got a holster

Now, back to the story...

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Whilst a pack of Kimmel Clones rampage against the members of Destiny’s crew that have grouped together to fight off this new foe, a small number of Kimmels march through the unconquered rooms of Destiny, seeking other lifeforms to unite with or destroy.

Kimmel 419 and Kimmel 1138 have been sent to a section that has often been frequented by the crewmembers but now apparently seemed empty.

The door to the infirmary was shut, but that wasn’t going to stop this pair of clones from gaining access. The pressure from the water that had completely filled the room however would.

419 looked intently through the round window of the door, but his vision was obscured by the darkness of the room. He could just make out a glimmer of light, no doubt a cracked opening in the ship’s wall.

“No one could survive in that” 419 said to 1138, before they passed on, towards another room

Meanwhile within the infirmary, a person had in fact survived, but was no longer his usual self…

Needy, swam away from the chair that he had only a few hours previous been strapped in for the safety of the other crewmembers.
Making his way to Dr Me’s cupboard, the one that is usually locked but at this time was left unlocked, he opened it to reveal a variety of gadgets.

He grabbed one of them – a funky snorkel of sorts, only smaller and not as goofy looking, and quickly puts is on, thus being able to breathe for the first time in one felt like a lifetime.
Next, he turned his attention to a gun, which resembled a harpoon gun, only being another of Me’s marvellous inventions, it wasn’t what you’d expect. Taking aim, he fired the weapon at the cracked wall from which the water poured in. As the thick arrow hits the metal above the opening, a canvas shoots out from the back of the arrow, which forms a large patch over the crack.

Perfect shot Needy thinks to himself.

Next he grabs the large heavy silver brief case that lays flat at the bottom of the cupboard, and drags it along the floor of Destiny as he swims towards the door.
Before he does anything stupid like opening the door however, he needs to drain the water. Punching a few keys into the panel near the door (which is fortunately water-proof, protecting it for just these types of situations), a panel opens and, however illogical it may sound, drains the liquid from the room and forces it back outside of the ship.

"Now that’s impressive" Needy declares, marvelling at the ingenious design and features of the ship.

However, in all the excitement, he only now takes a moment to realise a blaringly obvious fact… the infirmary door is much larger than he remembered

But it wasn’t the ship’s fault.

Somehow, the organism that had gestated in his body, the bits of human flesh he had taken into his system, the endless marshmallows and the liquid that filled the room that wasn’t normal water had combined and left an incredible side-effect on the boy whore...

Needy was the person he always had been… only now, 1/3 of his normal size

Talk about shrinkage!

"Noooooooooo" screamed the Mini-Needy

Needy. Male Companion a.k.a. First Boy Whore of Destiny

CALLMESERENITY

Thursday, November 10, 2005 7:21 PM

Oooh, interesting! Mini-Needy. We'll have to find a way to unshrink you. (Hey, Willy Wonka can do it!)

PsychicRiver, my dear, I've had a bit of an idea. We need a River, your sister has a River outfit, but she's not a member of the crew. SO my idea is thus-can you set her up with an account at the UB and then we can get Soul to make her a member of the crew (we have to bump somebody but there are about 20 people who have never contributed so that shouldn't be hard) and then we won't be cheating and we can make her an honorary crew member. Even if she never contributes again. Who cares? No one else does.

What do you say? I ran the same idea by Soul and am waiting to hear back from him.

Serenity, First Officer of Destiny

I have a live journal: http://www.livejournal.com/users/callmeserenity/

SAFEAT2ND

Friday, November 11, 2005 1:11 AM

Ok...lets see... Peril at hand...

Many Kimmel clones running around,
Destiny still under water but at least atthe surface thanks to inflatable floation devices,
No power,
And an evil computer system.

Where to start... Well at least we found Jack and Needy's back but Smurf sized..

Ok, I'm knackered.

Ooo a little self promotion, I made a couple of Firefly based songs. Check 'em out in my BSR stuff. Please?

Safeat2nd, Bard & Chief Handyman of Destiny

CASTIRONJACK

Friday, November 11, 2005 1:41 AM

Any suggestions on what I need to find for a Mal costume? I haven't anything that resembles such a beast. Like anyone's going to let ME have a gun.

I think the key would be the suspendered pants and darkly bold button up shirt with rolled up sleeves.

Mmmm... Might have to shave my beard for this one.

Jack, Hoping for a Little Android Resusitation on Destiny

AMYLISAI

Friday, November 11, 2005 2:59 AM

Well, the first line of defense is the local thrift store (Goodwill, Salvation Army, etc). All kinds of costumy goodness for really cheap. That's how my sister put together he Kaylee costume--the day of the opening!

Secondly, some brown ribbon or hem tape down the sides of your trousers would help (pin it if you don't want to permanently have Mal pants). That will only cost you a couple bucks at a craft or sewing store (JoAnn's, Michael's, Beverly's, etc). Heck you could even fake the suspenders with more ribbon. You're right that the brown coat's the hardest part. Ask all your friends now while you assemble the rest of the costume, maybe somebody will have something. For a photograph you could use a cloth cloat from the thrift store, 'cause the non-leather won't necessarily show up depending on lighting :-)

Anyone else need help? I love costuming. I think getting Psychic River's sister in would be awesome. Though everyone should submit even if we double up (points for every submission!) we get extra if we represent the whole crew, but I don't want anyone to feel left out. I have River hair, but I can't think of any flowy little dresses...I'll have to give that some thought as a back up. I do have a lot of ballet clothes and maybe some of them would work--wonder if my sister still has her combat boots...

Nice to have Destiny back together (I mean the crew members, I haven't forgotten the peril). It's been at least a few days since we've heard from some people :)

I'm going to the annual Civil War ball of my reenactment group this weekend. My boyfriend will wear my soldier's uniform (seriously). I definitely need to send you those long-promised pictures of the dress, Serenity! I should be able to get a few good ones this weekend.

So good luck with the peril, (someone please reply to this so I can open with the latest thread--thanks Needy, it was time!) I'll be back next week.

--battles Kimmel clones judo style with chopsticks--

Cheers, Amy

SAFEAT2ND

Friday, November 11, 2005 1:37 PM

Have fun Amy! We should give you a new title, something like "Costume Idea Guru", or "Queen of Fancy Garb" or maybe just "Chopstick Ninja"

Emphasis on the J, for John Cleese type accent.

And, yes, I am a Monty Python fan.

Safeat2nd, Chief Handyman of Destiny

CALLMESERENITY

Friday, November 11, 2005 1:48 PM

I don't have Kaylee-alls yet, but I can scrounge up a pair at a thrift store or army surplus. If I don't have to put a roof on a Habitat for Humanity house tomorrow, I'll have more time to hunt. But if we don't get the roof on the house, it'll seriously put the construction schedule behind because it won't go on till after Thanksgiving. Dilema.

Amy-have mucho fun at the ball, and I expect pictures!

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The few surviving and conscious members of the crew meet back up in the common room, which they've managed to fortify against flooding and Kimmels. Dr. Me tends to the wounded. Flechette hands out hot beverages and scones.

"Okay, anyone got any ideas as to how to get us out of this mess? We don't have much time left before we run out of life support and we all get hypothermia and die, or the evil clones get back in and kill us all. Oh, and someone took all our weapons and ammo."

Serenity, First Officer of Destiny

I have a live journal: http://www.livejournal.com/users/callmeserenity/

CALLMESERENITY

Friday, November 11, 2005 1:51 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by safeat2nd:
We should give you a new title, something like "Costume Idea Guru", or "Queen of Fancy Garb" or maybe just "Chopstick Ninja"

Or how about "Chopstick Ninja Queen o' Fancy Garb"? The best of both worlds. And the o' is just in for effect.

Serenity, First Officer of Destiny

I have a live journal: http://www.livejournal.com/users/callmeserenity/

PSYCHICRIVER

Friday, November 11, 2005 2:02 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by CallMeSerenity:

PsychicRiver, my dear, I've had a bit of an idea. We need a River, your sister has a River outfit, but she's not a member of the crew. SO my idea is thus-can you set her up with an account at the UB and then we can get Soul to make her a member of the crew (we have to bump somebody but there are about 20 people who have never contributed so that shouldn't be hard) and then we won't be cheating and we can make her an honorary crew member. Even if she never contributes again. Who cares? No one else does.

Thats a grrreat idea!

PsychicRiver

"Two by two, hands of blue."

"We'll take care of each other. I'll knit!"
"I swallowed a bug."

FLECHETTE

Friday, November 11, 2005 3:38 PM

Jack - how badly do you want to do a Mal costume?

I ask cause with Serenity's suggestion of getting rid of some excess weight crew members - we could get rid of 2 and my husband Tim has most the Mal costume already-

Browncoat, Guns, Red shirt, Tan pants,

and he is a browncoat board member already---

OTOH if you really want to do this then by all means costume away!

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Flechette - Destiny's Cook

We got Crab and pig tell :Squid ink and fish scale
Okra and dasheen leaves
Chitchat and chatter :Fill up the platter
With a garnish of pure make believe
- Jimmy Buffett's Calaloo

CASTIRONJACK

Friday, November 11, 2005 11:18 PM

Honestly, I say we flush some of the useless crew and back your husband. I'd like to say I could make the time for the costume, but my new job's an adjustment that might eat up my time and give me precious little to work with it.

I'm more of a Jayne(in appearance) than a Mal, anyway.

Jack, Whose Beard Has Just Been Spared of Destiny

SAFEAT2ND

Saturday, November 12, 2005 6:23 AM

Y'know... I agree with Jack. There are crew that we've never heard from. AND, with his goatee, he does almost resemble Jayne.

I don't grow my goatee anymore. My wife hates it and says I look like a thug with it.

Safeat2nd, Chief Handyman of Destiny

PSYCHICRIVER

Saturday, November 12, 2005 1:10 PM

Presenting, Little River;

http://photobucket.com/albums/a78/river_is_psychic/Little%20River/

Well, the pictures arent such great quality, but some of them have turned out nicely.

Lemme know whatchya think.

PsychicRiver

"Two by two, hands of blue."
"We'll take care of each other. I'll knit!"
"I swallowed a bug."

CASTIRONJACK

Saturday, November 12, 2005 5:41 PM

I think dramatic pose would work the best. Most Riveresque. The blond is a bit distracting, but who cares? An effort was made.

Jayne scratches his head as he reads Jack's moniker from the previous note, "Android resusit-what?"

"Resusitation," Lexa replies, "Mouth to mouth, as he seems to refer to. He looks like he could be in shock," she observes.

"Oh," Jayne says with his normal drawl, "I think I saw TRM do this once," he points at Jack, "You watch this one, darlin'," he bends down, "He's a weird one.."

It dawns on Serenity almost instantly as Jayne picks up Jack's head, "Jayne, I don't think..."

Image censored.

Jack, Sputtering and Wide-eyed of Destiny

CALLMESERENITY

Saturday, November 12, 2005 6:05 PM

PR-you're little sister is CUTE!! Love the pics.

I'll get working on Kaylee just as soon as I get over this cold I developed (curse cybergerms!!)

Serenity, First Officer of Destiny

I have a live journal: http://www.livejournal.com/users/callmeserenity/

NEEDY

Sunday, November 13, 2005 6:30 PM

Aww, looks at PR's little sis!
Now if only my sister had something Fireflyesque, I could drag her into this new mission. Of course if she did have anything fireflyesque, she'd have to fight me to wear it - I don't care if it was meant for a Kaylee, River, Zoe or Inara

Off-topic, but something that has been brought up in another thread, is MySpace. Anyone here got an account? That way we can keep in closer contact with our fellow browncoats, particularly those who are a part of our crew. So how about it? Creating a little MySpace in Destiny?
I'm here: http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&frien
dID=4263722&Mytoken=10606609-F31D-E66D-490812483D23673850958364

I would get back to the story, but something's just come up

Needy. Male Companion a.k.a. First Boy Whore of Destiny

PSYCHICRIVER

Sunday, November 13, 2005 7:33 PM

www.myspace.com/reavers

PsychicRiver

"Two by two, hands of blue."
"We'll take care of each other. I'll knit!"
"I swallowed a bug."

NEEDY

Sunday, November 13, 2005 9:12 PM

PR - I've requested an add

I can't believe how simple your URL is! I would create one, but I can't decide on one. needsalt is original, but I always go by that and would rather have something... special. Trouble is all the good ones are taken!

Needy. Male Companion a.k.a. First Boy Whore of Destiny

CALLMESERENITY

Monday, November 14, 2005 2:06 PM

I have a myspace account, but I've never used it. I just signed up because my friend's band has myspace so I could keep in touch with them. Now I have livejournal and that works for me.

Serenity, First Officer of Destiny

I have a live journal: http://www.livejournal.com/users/callmeserenity/

CALLMESERENITY

Tuesday, November 15, 2005 2:30 PM

Hello everyone! How are the costumes going? Don't forget, everyone must email their pictures to Soul at AGMullins@gpsx.net

The deadline is soon, is it not?

Anyone heard from TRM? I must go bug him about participating.

And I need to get working on my own costume.

And aren't we all facing imminent death? Somebody do something!!!

Serenity, First Officer of Destiny

I have a live journal: http://www.livejournal.com/users/callmeserenity/

SAFEAT2ND

Tuesday, November 15, 2005 11:32 PM

Sorry gang, I'm in the middle of moving our office and continuing to deal with clients. It's very stressful, the office manager has no concept of functionality. She just blunders along and I have to continue to fight the urge to choke her until her eyes pop out. If you haven't notice, I have absolutely no tolerance for stupid people.

Everybody has to have a flaw eh?

So, I have just barely been able to keep tabs on the happenings around here. I will do my best to get a picture in, but this move is hell, so I'll appologize now if I fall down on the job.

Safeat2nd, Headless Chicken Impersonator & Chief Handyman of Destiny

JAZAF

Wednesday, November 16, 2005 12:14 AM

Off topic: If someone else can do a better Jayne I can always try Book's look I'll just need a grey wig then.

As Amy leaps over the table and begins to battle the Kimmel-clones Jazaf can't help but feel a bit puzzled.

'How big is this ship?'
As he takes a moment to ponder the rest of the crew eventually kill off all but two Kimmel clones.

'Gorram it! They ran away.' Soul says.
'Not if I can help it!' Safe says as he loads his gun. 'Somebody cover me!' He says as he races down the hall after the clones. Oddly enough, Trebek springs into the hallway to help him.

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Mystery Man on the Sereni-Tree
Navigator on Destiny

CALLMESERENITY

Wednesday, November 16, 2005 2:06 PM

Ooh, sorry Safe, disorganized people drive me UP THE WALL.

Are you feeling any better today?

If you could do Book, that might be good, as I haven't heard anything from TRM. I PMed him yesterday. We're getting down to the wire, aren't we?

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*Serenity watches with pride as Trebeck sprints after Safe.*

That's my man!

Serenity, First Officer of Destiny

I have a live journal: http://www.livejournal.com/users/callmeserenity/

SAFEAT2ND

Thursday, November 17, 2005 12:18 AM

I'll see what I can scrounge up.

My temper is not as volcanic as it was yesterday. I good at reining it in. The problem is, my normal outlet is baseball, there ain't no baseball up here in my neck 'o the woods this time of year. Rassa-frackin' inclimate weather...

Ok, where were we...oh yes chasing the Kimmels.
Safe and Alex chase the last two Kimmels into the cargo bay. Safe skids to a stop, calmly puts away his gun.

Alex,"what are you doing?? We almost have them" gestures at the fleeing Kimmels.

Safe holds up a hand, stopping Alex from continuing, pulls out his bat and a grenade. Alex gaps as he realizes what Safe has in mind. Safe tosses the grenade up in the air. Alex's eyes follows the grenade as it goes up.

Safe grips the bat tightly, a shark like grin creeps across his face, and swings...catching Alex in the side of the head. Alex drops like a sack of potatoes. Safe reaches out and catches the grenade, pulls out his gun and shoots the fleeing Kimmels.

Safe holsters his bat and gun, leans over the unconcious Alex. "Well you did keep yer eye on the ball, but you were standin' in MY batters box"

Safeat2nd, Chief Handyman of Destiny

AMYLISAI

Thursday, November 17, 2005 5:50 AM

Ha, Safe, you made me laugh! See, it was true when I said you were right that I always laugh at your jokes. It's really too bad we all live all scattered around the globe, we could have such a nice shindig with this crew.

I will email my picture to Soul now. Unfortunately I've been running around working a lot and interviewing for new jobs (one of which I know I will start soon because I got two offers today AT LAST! It is SO HARD to find a job in the boonies with a fresh BA), so I haven't been helping much with the peril (besides, y'all are better at that than me). I will simply pose in the lounge outside the infirmary River-esque with Kimmel parts dripping from my chopsticks as the doors open and the crew gazes in awe... (yes, inspired by our favorite movie). Yay for our crew, we all pitched in and killed the clones, what about facing the cold next?

Amylisai, aka Chopstick Ninja Queen o' Fancy Garb (LOVE IT--thanks for the new title y'both!)

CALLMESERENITY

Friday, November 18, 2005 2:14 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Jazaf:
Off topic: If someone else can do a better Jayne I can always try Book's look I'll just need a grey wig then.

Jazaf-TRM says he won't be able to get a Book picture. So could you please try to? We're getting down to the wire. Does it say anywhere that a person can't dress up as two people? Hmmm..maybe Greek could do Jayne. I'll ask him.

Serenity, First Officer of Destiny

I have a live journal: http://www.livejournal.com/users/callmeserenity/

FLECHETTE

Friday, November 18, 2005 3:07 PM

I'll get Tim's and my pics out tonight - and I'll remember to resize them so they shouldn't get bounced like my lastones did-

Lord I hope you all are having better weeks than me - it's been murder. Thank You God for It is Friday - 9 more hours to go!

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Flechette - Destiny's Cook

We got Crab and pig tell:Squid ink and fish scale
Okra and dasheen leaves
Chitchat and chatter :Fill up the platter
With a garnish of pure make believe
- Jimmy Buffett's Calaloo

NEEDY

Saturday, November 19, 2005 12:59 AM

The Kimmel clones had been defeated, but Destiny still was in danger. The lake it had crashed into was hardly hospitable, and to make matters worse, the liquid that surrounded them was no ordinary water. The crew had to figure out how to rise from the watery depths.
As several important crewmembers (and some, not so important) gather together to discuss the matter, fielding suggestions as to how to get out of the mess, the lone Needy has other things on his mind...

Needy had heard the gunshots that had rang out - killing the two remaining Kimmel clones - but he had the feeling there was something he needed to attend to. Yes, he was still incredibly short, but there was also an eerie feeling that the trouble onboard Destiny was only a taster of what was to come... something else was going on.

So, as he had done in the past before he joined the crew, Needy followed his instincts. He ignored the compulsion to go and help his fellow crewmembers - sure they had helped him get rid of his alien-infection, but he also felt betrayed by the fact that they had left him in alone the infirmary throughout the entire clone attack. Not to mention the fact that his shrinkage was no doubt due to their treatment of him.

Yes Needy walked away from his friends, and now was heading to the opposite end of the ship. His journey was not down to just his instincts though. After escaping the infirmary, he found out from the computer that a large amount of power was being diverted to the Chamber - the one room that was never used. It was a fairly large room, though filled with pipes and wires and fairly cold - both in look and in temperature. It was a ghost room. On similar ships, such a room would beused for storage, but on Destiny it had never been used for anything, not even as part of Needy's freaky sex games.

Truth be told, Needy was just a little bit terrified of The Chamber - it reminded him of the tales he was told as a child "a room where the most hideous creatures and evil spirits reside". He knew they were stories told to children that grew up on ships so that they would not enter rooms they shouldn't, he knew it was but an urban legend, if that. Yet he still found it unsettling just to think about such a room.

This wasn't the time for cowardice though, even though Needy was often quite a scaredy cat, he realised that today would be his moment to prove to others once and for all, that he is able to take control of a situation... and it needn't only be in whoring

The Chamber room was locked.

Of course it was. It would have to be, if, as Needy had suspected, that someone was orchestrating things from behind the scenes, they're hardly going to be exposing themselves to an attack from the rear

Needy desperately shook of the sexual innuendo these words brought up - now was not the time! It was time though, to put some of that untapped potential to his to use. Remembering back to his days in training, Needy recalled a handy way to open locked doors - by shorting out the circuit of the computer controls and then prying the doors open manually, usually with a crowbar.
It wasn't an easy task, as shorting out the circuits normally would take a lot longer and more focus than you see in movies... fortunately he remembered that none of this was necessary after all.

Reaching down and opening Dr Me's bag that he had been carrying around with him, he found the Circuit Responder, which basically was a handheld device that remotely accessed any nearby electrical equipment and allowed you to do whatever you want - in this case open the door.

As the door opened, Needy exclaimed "Dr Me is a genius!"

"That he is"

Needy looked up and took in the unbelievable sight.

The Chamber glowed a bright orange. The pipes and wires were clearly in view, but no longer looked clunky and out of place, but in fact right at home in the room which resembled the inside of a computer. The floor and walls were like circuit boards, and wires ran from all directions to the centre of the room where situated was a large metal chair. The

NEEDY

Saturday, November 19, 2005 1:00 AM

Sorry all for long post. I always seem to get carried away when I'm writing

Needy. Male Companion a.k.a. First Boy Whore of Destiny

NEEDY

Saturday, November 19, 2005 11:19 PM

Just bumping the thread up

Needy. Male Companion a.k.a. First Boy Whore of Destiny

AMYLISAI

Sunday, November 20, 2005 4:42 PM

No, Needy, that was a great, forward-moving post. I think a lot of us have been drawing a blank as to what should happen next :) If only Dr. Me would sign on and shine in his moment of power now...

What I really want to respond to is the costuming stuff (Because I am the Queen O' Fancy Garb after all, y'know). There seems to be some confusion as to what people should dress up as. First priority: DRESS AS WHAT EVER CHARACTER YOU CAN. You get points just for submitting, so be whoever you want!
Second priority: DRESS AS A DIFFERENT CREW-MEMBER SO THAT THEY ARE ALL REPRESENTED. So yes, people can dress up as more than one person to get them all represented. We can also have duplicates of characters. Our end goal is to have all nine people "in the house" (should I say ship?), but everyone gets points simply for dressing up so don't let it hold you back to be the same person as someone else.

Who've we got so far?
Sounds like we got a
Mal (Flechette's hubby)
Zoe (Flechette--can't help thinking of "take me sir, take me hard")
Wash? I remember someone here did him for the last scavenger hunt, we need you!
Book--someone was just asked
Simon?
River (Psychic River's little sister, I will also pose for River if I have time)
Kaylee? Serenity was going to look into this, we also have my sister's pic already submitted
Jayne--guess we've got a lot of these, plus my boyfriend's already submitted
Inara (Amy Lisa)
Hands of blue man (my brother)

Correct me if I'm wrong.

Just think, you could always be Patience or Badger or Nitzka or Yo-Saph-Bridge! This is supposed to be fun :)

Amylisai, Chopstick Ninja Queen O' Fancy Garb

CALLMESERENITY

Monday, November 21, 2005 3:57 PM

Thanks Amy!

yeah, we really need to get our pictures in. Time's running out.

I will try to do mine in the next day or two, so I have time to get the pictures developed and scanned and all that. Man I need a digital camera. Sheesh, too hard.

I'll still dress as Kaylee. But we really do need you men-folk to step up to the plate. Ooh, Safe! I just used a baseball metaphor! Are you proud?

Serenity, First Officer of Destiny

I have a live journal: http://www.livejournal.com/users/callmeserenity/

SAFEAT2ND

Monday, November 21, 2005 10:50 PM

Very good Serenity!!

I'll try to get the picture tomorrow. This office move has been hell. My computer at work has been unhooked, just back on line today. But now I have 3 days worth of work to catch up on.

Safeat2nd, Chief Handyman of Destiny

CALLMESERENITY

Tuesday, November 22, 2005 2:23 PM

I'm having a similar problem because of the holiday. Cram 5 days of work into 3 (well, now it's 4 days into 2.) Ack! Plus, I HAVE to go to the store tonight and buy groceries so I can spend Weds night/Thurs. morn baking and cooking and whatnot. I don't wanna go to the grocery store 2 days before a major holiday, but of course I didn't plan well enough ahead. Grrrrr.

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Plot-wise, I got nothin'. Sorry!

Serenity, First Officer of Destiny

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AMYLISAI

Tuesday, November 22, 2005 10:52 PM

In case I don't get a chance to say it tomorrow,
Everyone have a wonderful sitting-around-the-table-of-Serenity-joking-about-natty
things-and-eating-protein-cake
Kind of Thanksgiving!

Amylisai

CALLMESERENITY

Tuesday, November 22, 2005 11:17 PM

You too Amy!!!

Serenity, First Officer of Destiny

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CALLMESERENITY

Wednesday, November 23, 2005 1:54 PM

Okay, I got my Kaylee pictures taken last night. I'll get them developed and hopefully sent to Soul tonight. How's everyone else doing.

Just a reminder, the deadline is FRIDAY! So we need to get the pics to Soul BEFORE friday so he can post them to the UB.

Serenity, First Officer of Destiny

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FLECHETTE

Wednesday, November 23, 2005 8:40 PM

Done! both pic sent to Soul and I'm outta here--

Happy T day All!

Michelle

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Flechette - Destiny's Cook

We got Crab and pig tell:Squid ink and fish scale
Okra and dasheen leaves
Chitchat and chatter :Fill up the platter
With a garnish of pure make believe
- Jimmy Buffett's Calaloo

CALLMESERENITY

Wednesday, November 23, 2005 8:50 PM

To you, too!

Eat too much!!

Serenity, First Officer of Destiny

I have a live journal: http://www.livejournal.com/users/callmeserenity/

SAFEAT2ND

Wednesday, November 23, 2005 11:07 PM

Happy Thankgiving to all our US crew members!

I don't envy you the turkey, only the atmosphere. (I don't like turkey, cranberry, squash, turnip and pumpkin pie) But I really enjoy the Thankgiving vibe. I'm not sure if Vibe is the right word...

I'm email my picture tonight.

Safeat2nd, Chief Handyman of Destiny

CALLMESERENITY

Wednesday, November 23, 2005 11:27 PM

Yeah, you better!

Happy Thursday to the non-Americans. Think about me at home, sleeping in and eating too much yummy food while you're working!

Serenity, First Officer of Destiny

I have a live journal: http://www.livejournal.com/users/callmeserenity/

SAFEAT2ND

Thursday, November 24, 2005 1:17 AM

Picture has been sent.

Safeat2nd, Chief Handyman of Destiny

CALLMESERENITY

Friday, November 25, 2005 2:45 AM

Good. Which one did you do, Safe? Wash?

Who are we missing? Simon, Book, Jayne?

One more day people! Get crackin'!!!

Serenity, First Officer of Destiny

I have a live journal: http://www.livejournal.com/users/callmeserenity/

SAFEAT2ND

Friday, November 25, 2005 2:03 PM

Wash, I did Wash. Or an unreasonable facimile thereof

Safeat2nd, Chief Handyman of Destiny

CALLMESERENITY

Friday, November 25, 2005 4:28 PM

Yay! Can't wait to see it.

Hopefully Soul will repost the photoalbum because I don't remember what the link is.

Serenity, First Officer of Destiny

I have a live journal: http://www.livejournal.com/users/callmeserenity/

NEEDY

Sunday, November 27, 2005 7:16 PM

Hey all again.

I've been checking here every now and again to see if anyone's furthered the story, but not yet apparently. So I might do that later
As for now I just thought I'd talk about Firefly names... do any of you folks know anyone that shares their name with a BDH?
The reason I say this is because last week I was playing bowling and discovered that someone on our team, who I've known for years spells her name Jayne (I had no idea there was a Y involved). Funnily enough she is a pure Jayne/Cordelia character - she says what she thinks and doesn't care, just whatever's on her brain. Which I found quite fitting.

Also my friend's son is named Malachy, and I often call him Mal (one day he'll be a browncoat, I assure you)... and lastly but not least, another friend's last name is Reynolds. What are the chances eh?

I jsut thought I'd mention that little story here since I had nothing else to say... for now

But I will get back to the story in a bit

Needy. Male Companion a.k.a. First Boy Whore of Destiny

SAFEAT2ND

Sunday, November 27, 2005 9:56 PM

Funny you should post that.

I was thinkin', now the challange is over, back to the mayham. Only problem is, I forgot where I put it....

Safeat2nd, Chief Handyman of Destiny

SAFEAT2ND

Tuesday, November 29, 2005 1:47 PM

BUMP! And everybody falls down.

Destiny bangs against the ice sheet.

Apparently there is current in this here frozen lake.

Safeat2nd, Chief Handyman of Destiny

SAFEAT2ND

Wednesday, November 30, 2005 3:50 AM

Hey Serenity, have you been talking to Soul lately? Was he able to submit the pictures in time?

Safeat2nd, Chief Handyman of Destiny

SAFEAT2ND

Wednesday, November 30, 2005 7:32 PM

I got home last night and there was an e-mail from Soul. Just to say he got my picture. I must remember to e-mail him back...

Helloo...where is everybody??

Safeat2nd, Chief Handyman of Destiny

CALLMESERENITY

Wednesday, November 30, 2005 8:52 PM

I have been in touch with Soul. And I told him he had to post on here to tell you all that he missed the deadline and didn't post the pictures in time. Even though I reminded him. But he hasn't yet, has he?

But he's going to post the photo album so we can all see how each other looked.

And I gave him the Zoe stare for missing the deadline.

-------------------------------------

Has anyone seen Trebeck around? He's been missing for awhile.

Serenity, First Officer of Destiny

I have a live journal: http://www.livejournal.com/users/callmeserenity/

SAFEAT2ND

Thursday, December 1, 2005 12:04 AM

Safe walks into the common room whistling and hears

Quote:

Has anyone seen Trebeck around? He's been missing for awhile.

He quickly turns around and walks back out.
"Time to find pint sized Needy" he thinks to himself. "Then again, Jack would get a bigger laugh outta my story".

"That and he's less apt to blab to Serenity"

"Bang,bang Chitty Chitty Bang bang. My fine four fendered friend..."

Safeat2nd, Musically impaired Chief Handyman of Destiny

SAFEAT2ND

Thursday, December 1, 2005 7:07 PM

Safe, hands in pockets and whistling a chipper little ditty, makes his way to the engine room.

"Time to get us out from under this ice" he thinks to himself.

He walks to the back of the engine room where he found the ballast tanks. He remembered seeing something else... an old generator.

He looks around and finds what he is looking for, an old fossil fuel can. Safe shakes the can. "Not alot, but enough for what I need". Safe pours the fuel into the generator and turns the crank.

At first it doesn't move. Then it abruptly gives way, spinning around and catching him in the chin. The generator only coughs.

"Son-of-a-*@#*!!"

Safe rubs his chin, spits in his hands, grabs the crank again. Again it resists then lets go. Again spinning around and catching the off balance Safe in the chin. The generator coughs again.

"Ooo a wise guy eh?"

Safeat2nd, Chief Handyman of Destiny

SAFEAT2ND

Thursday, December 1, 2005 7:21 PM

On Safe's third attempt, the generator rattles to life.

"It LIVES!! AHhahahahaha...er..cough cough"

Safe picks up the com.
"Attention all crew members. Please step away from
all walls, doors or any other metal connected to the hull. I will be running large amounts of electricity through the hull in the attempt to melt our way through the ice sheet."

"All crew members please report in when ready"

Safe hold two cables, running from the generator, with clamps attached to the ends.

Safeat2nd, Mad Engineer & Chief Handyman of Destiny

CALLMESERENITY

Thursday, December 1, 2005 7:24 PM

*Serenity realizes she's standing on a metal floor.*

Um...er...

*She grabs a chair that had been knocked over during the clone wars, sets it rightside up and sits down, tucking her legs under her.*

I sure hope Safe knows what he's doing!

Serenity, First Officer of Destiny

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FLECHETTE

Thursday, December 1, 2005 8:59 PM

*shakes head*

"Jayne - you best get on the kitchen table!"

"Aw suger we ain't got time for...." Jaynes' voice trails off as he catches Flechette's gimly glare.

"Um hon... I think I need to introduce you to my daughter" Jayne casually mentions as he climbs up on aforementioned table.

"Lexa can find her own table- this one's big enough 3 or more but sharing such intimate space with your "daughter" is just wrong" Flechette huffs as she hops on next to Jayne.

*blink*

*blink*

"what did you just say?" Jayne manly squeaked out

"Like I didn't know you were making another robot! Hmmph- what kind of mate do you think I am? ya know - on second thought don't answer that!"

Safe! Jayne and Flechette are clear!

*crosses fingers and hopes Safe knows what he's doing*

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Flechette - Destiny's Cook

We got Crab and pig tell:Squid ink and fish scale
Okra and dasheen leaves
Chitchat and chatter :Fill up the platter
With a garnish of pure make believe
- Jimmy Buffett's Calaloo

JAZAF

Friday, December 2, 2005 4:49 AM

'Damn....where in the hell am I gonna....?' Jazaf notices and open cupboard and tries his best to fit in the tight space.

'I hope I don't re-open my wound.' He mutters to himself before checking in.

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Mystery Man on the Sereni-Tree
Navigator on Destiny

NEEDY

Friday, December 2, 2005 5:15 PM

Well, I'm back. I thought that nobody would have continued on the story considering how things looked when I last checked in, but thankfully Safe took over.

Where is everyone anyway? I know that we all lead busy lives but I remember before the movie came out, if I was to have missed a week of activity, I would have to spend an hour or two just reading to catch up. Not so at the minute.
Not that I'm in any place to complain...

Oh btw, it seems collectormania - a regular UK con - will have Ron Glass as guest! I can't miss this one, I've missed every other UK con. Plus Julie Benz from Buffy/Angel will be there too.

MUST. GO. COLLECTORMANIA.

I was also hoping to buy the Firefly cd yesterday but I couldn't find it anywhere in the shops, with the exception of HMV which had a section for it, but they were sold out. DANG NAMMIT!

Looks like I'll have to buy it on the net, which I normally would do but... ah, I dunno. I'm just rambling now. Maybe I should ramble on with the story.

.....

Previously on Destiny

Quote:
Originally posted by NEEDY:

"Wait... Dr... Dr Me? He's involved in this?"

"Dr Me... he is our father" Kimmel reveals

Needy's jaw drops. Only four words come to mind.

"Son of a...!"

Needy stops when his exclamation is interrupted by the intercom. It's an announcement from Safe

Quote:
Originally posted by safeat2nd:

"Attention all crew members. Please step away from
all walls, doors or any other metal connected to the hull. I will be running large amounts of electricity through the hull in the attempt to melt our way through the ice sheet."

"All crew members please report in when ready"

Needy gives Original Kimmel (or OK) a stare. Still OK remains emotionless as if whatever happens to him would be inconsequential as long as it serves the greater good. Needy desperately thinks of what to do.

There he is, standing in a room full of wires and circuit-boards, in fact its full of technology he hasn't seen before, he still doesn't know what to make of the orange glowing ball.

The minute Safe takes action, the room will surely be overcome by the heat and blow, causing a reactory explosion of epic proportions. Destiny will not survive. In fact, Needy wouldn't bet against the explosion taking out the entire planet.

"You heard the man." Needy addresses OK, "It's your move. In a minute, your plans, your beliefs - they won't mean a thing. You need to stop this."

OK doesn't respond, but merely looks down on Needy haughtily.

"Do something!"

"It's your crewmember - the one you call Safe - that threatens the safety of the others. You do something. You stop him, and maybe you will save your ship. Save yourselves"

Needy. Male Companion a.k.a. First Boy Whore of Destiny

NEEDY

Friday, December 2, 2005 5:16 PM

Needy hesitates, before taking his miniature com ready to tell Safe not to go through with it. But then he hesitates again. "No"

"Why is that?"

"Why should I? For all I know, you're going to destroy us anyway. If we are to die, then this ship is to die with us. I'm not going to risk you getting out of this to wreak havoc on someone else. Another ship? The entire 'verse? What's your plan? Whatever it is, it isn't good, and I'm pretty damn sure you need this ship if you're going to succeed"

"It seems I misjudged you. Brave and Altruistic. You truly would be great if you were to join us"

"Go to hell"

"No such place"

"You're gonna die. And I'm gonna be here to watch... with a smile on my face"

"No, I'm quite safe here. Though, I don't think you will be"

The metal floor Needy stands on would surely send him to his grave as soon as Safe goes through with his plan. He wonders if dying with honour truly would be in his best interests - people had called Needy many things before, and brave was clearly not one of them.
Suddenly an unnerving thought goes through Needy's mind. What if Ok wasn't being so brave about confronting his own death for the sake of his beliefs... but that what he said was the truth, that he was safe, that what was happening now actually served his purposes.

Needy looks again at the layout of the room. The wires, pipes, circuitry - it's all connected, but where was the power source? The orange ball? No, the orange ball Needy now realised was a result of the newly revamped Chamber... the power was actually coming from Destiny herself.

The minute Safe powers the generator, OK will have all the power he needs to complete his insidious plans, whatever they may be. The ships crash on this planet... it wasn't an accident, it happened for a very specific reason. OK, or Dr Me, or whoever is truly behind this, must have knew that the old generator would have been used to get out of the mess, but why not turn it on himself? And why was this planet specifically chosen?
There's no time for questioning OK, Needy told himself, whether he's right or not, he can't let Safe go through with it

Needy held his com tightly and quickly brought it to his mouth

"Safe don't do it. I repeat, do not do it. Don't power the generator... Safe? Do you copy?"

The com was dead.

"Do you think all this equipment is just for show... that its an elaborate coffee machine?" Ok asks "I'm in control now... your comm is useless"

"If he doesn't hear back from me, he won't turn it on. He won't risk my life"

"You really believe that? For all he knows you're already dead. You haven't been heard from since the ship hit. And..." Ok types some commands into a keypad on his chair "as of right now, the ships computers no longer register you as a lifesign"

"You can't..."

"Watch me"

Needy. Male Companion a.k.a. First Boy Whore of Destiny

AMYLISAI

Friday, December 2, 2005 11:55 PM

Wow, Needy, Safe, you guys are great with the story writing. Very impressed. I'm sorry I have been one of those "not around much" people lately, I've got the usual excuses. I am working on converting my new coworkers to Firefly though (never waste time!), except for the one who already loves it (except she had to think for about a MINUTE to understand my comment when I said I was depressed for a while about the ending of Serenity--Wash and Book died, DUH)

Anyway, glad you're all well--in the "are we about to die" sense of the phrase :-)

Also dissapointed due to lack of points for our latest challenge effort (I want the Serenity chopsticks! And how appropriate would they be, given our story line so far, huh?) But I understand, we're all human.

Since in the Destiny 'verse I don't know about Needy's discovery, but I do know that wood does not conduct as well as metal, I am now doing a handstand on top of my chopsticks (I saw Cirque du Soliel a few years ago and a beautiful contortionist poised for about ten minute on one hand on top of a thin poll, doing the splits or wrapping herself in a knot, etc. It was amazing)

Amy in Kaylee voice: "Ok, now I can't get down"

Hugs all 'round,
Amylisai, Chopstick Ninja Queen O'Fancy Garb

CASTIRONJACK

Saturday, December 3, 2005 12:13 AM

Jack gives Jayne a stare that speaks volumes. The others say nothing, but develop knowing smirks.

"Did I do it right?" Jayne asks.

Jack stares at Lexa Doig longingly, but returns to Jayne with a vengeance, "I hate you."

"That's gratitude for ya."

Jack, Long Absent of Destiny

SAFEAT2ND

Saturday, December 3, 2005 1:42 PM

Safe ticks off on his fingers as the replies come in. Serenity, Flechette and family, Jazaf, Amy, Jack...

"Hmmm.. where's Dr. Me and Needy? Soul was out cold on his bunk..."

The radio crackles once but no voice follows. Safe picks up the comm again.

"Needy? Dr. Me? Check in please."

At that point a strange humming sound is more felt than heard shipwide. Safe notices that his hair has a paticularily staticy feeling, like it was he and not his socks that spent time in the clothes dryer.

Safe looks down at the clamps in his hands and tentatively touches them together quickly. A tiny spark. While his plan was good in theory, Safe realizes now that the old generator couldn't possibly generate enough charge for what he had in mind.

"If that was the case, where's this electricity coming from?" Safe thinks as he looks down again to find he is standing on the metal floor holding two metal clamps...

Glup....

Safeat2nd, Chief Handyman of Destiny

CASTIRONJACK

Saturday, December 3, 2005 5:24 PM

Ohhh...

Somehow I missed the brilliant plan of getting electricuted.

Before Jack can say much, he's pushed into the galley with Jayne, Flechette and the other crew.

"Maybe a wooden chair..." Jack looks around for a non conductive chair, "Ah ha!" when he finds the only one.

Everyone else has found their places. Trebeck has even cuddled himself up in tupperware with Serenity. All except a very confused Lexa.

Jack sighs deeply and offers the chair without hesitation, "I'll find another," he quickly explains and turns to leave.

Lexa takes him by the arm and sweeps him into her own, "There's no time," she stands in the chair oblivious to the stare from Flechette.

Jack ignores the venomous stare from Jayne, "And us without a threshold," he says cradled in the android's secure grasp. He clicks the little com that Safe gave him, "Ready, Freddy."

Jack, Hopeful Son-in-Law to Flechette and Jayne by Lexa Doig of Destiny

SAFEAT2ND

Monday, December 5, 2005 9:23 PM

The static in the air from the building charge is making everyone's hair is standing on end.

Safe is still standing there looking dumbfounded at the clamps in his hands. Where's the charge coming from? Not from the clamps... he hasn't done anything yet.

Where did all these socks stuck to me come from?

Safeat2nd, Deperately Seeking Bounce Sheets, Chief Handyman of Destiny

CALLMESERENITY

Monday, December 5, 2005 9:41 PM

Serenity looks like the bride of Frankenstein with her hair sticking up. She doesn't like tooking like the bride of Frankenstein.

Serenity, First Officer of Destiny

I have a live journal: http://www.livejournal.com/users/callmeserenity/

SAFEAT2ND

Tuesday, December 6, 2005 1:56 PM

Tuesday morning bump.

Ummm Needy, that was your cue...I don't know how long Amy can balance on the chopsticks...

Jack. Thats funny! Reminds me of the robot soap opera from Futurama.. "Jack sweeps Lexa into his arms and Calcutron burts into the room arms windmilling...DANGER...DANGER.."

Safeat2nd, Chief Handyman of Destiny

AMYLISAI

Tuesday, December 6, 2005 10:31 PM

Yes, my arms are getting tired from balancing on the chopsticks! On the bright side, I've figured out how to walk around like an upside down stilt-walker...

I wish I could help with the peril, but in this position, it's a no-go.

I will instead contribute humor:
http://www.jerrythefrogproductions.com/Serenity.html
It's hilarious, I was actually laughing out loud.

Amy: "Is anyone else on this ship getting scared? This is getting pretty interesting!"

Amylisai

CALLMESERENITY

Tuesday, December 6, 2005 11:30 PM

Amy-walk yourself over here! If I stand up on this chair, there's enough room for you to stand with me. We'll be a bit cozy, but it'll give your arms a break.

Query: If someone were in a EVA suit, would they be protected from this electric current? Cuz that could maybe be helpful if someone could get themselves to one. Just wondering.

Serenity, First Officer of Destiny

I have a live journal: http://www.livejournal.com/users/callmeserenity/

SAFEAT2ND

Wednesday, December 7, 2005 8:48 PM

Ummm... Needy?? Hello?? Electrical charge reaching critical mass here...

All over the ship lights are popping. The crew looks on anxiously.

But in the engine room, Safe dances around with glee, sparks coursing off his hair. He clicks his heels together causing more sparks..

The cause of his glee, is that this mysterious charge is re-charging the Destiny's three large batteries.

Sparky sparky sparky...tee hee..

Safeat2nd, Chief Handyman of Destiny

SAFEAT2ND

Friday, December 9, 2005 3:59 AM

Thursday bump.

Still waiting on Needy....

While we are waiting, Please check out my Boros Bound fanfics. Needy, Amy and Flechette will be making cameos in the next chapter ... I believe.

I know, it's based on the Sereni-Tree thread and it's not near as funny as life on the Destiny, but I would really appreciate your input. Be honest too.
This is a learning curve for me as I have no official trianing or qualifications to be considered a writer, just an over active imagination and a slightly bent sense of humour.

The proper order is Boros Bound-Prologue pts 1-3 and then Boros Bound, chapter 1.

Safeat2nd, Future Scribe? & Chief Handyman of Destiny

SAFEAT2ND

Friday, December 9, 2005 6:52 PM

Bumpity bump bump. Look at Frosty go..

I'll keep this thread alive if I have to do it myself BWAHAHAHAHAHA... Yes, mine is an EVIL laugh.

Now if can just get my mitten strings to stay even...

Safeat2nd, Chief Handyman of Destiny

CALLMESERENITY

Friday, December 9, 2005 7:01 PM

Needy as been AWOL for some time. It's a shame because he got us into some great peril. I have his email so I'll email him and check up on him. Real life has probably just gotten in the way.

So, while we're all standing around trying not to die, anyone want to talk about their Christmas or Hannukah plans? Anybody doing something or going anywhere interesting?

Serenity, First Officer of Destiny

I have a live journal: http://www.livejournal.com/users/callmeserenity/

SAFEAT2ND

Friday, December 9, 2005 7:50 PM

Ooo, lets hear some traditions. I'm a traditionaholic.

Oh, and please call the holidays what you want, I don't want to hear any Politically correct greetings!

When I say Merry Christmas, please accept that as well wishes for you and yours, not a "sales" pitch for Chritianity. Deal? Feel free to say Happy Hannukah right back at me if you are Jewish etc.

Safeat2nd, Chief Handyman of Destiny

CALLMESERENITY

Friday, December 9, 2005 7:56 PM

I have a weird one: my family has a rule that if there's a bow on your present, you have to wear it-on your head-until all the presents are unwrapped.

I always take lots of pictures.

Serenity, First Officer of Destiny

I have a live journal: http://www.livejournal.com/users/callmeserenity/

SAFEAT2ND

Friday, December 9, 2005 8:07 PM

Yup, that's weird alright...

When we go to my parents, dad always makes what he calls Orange samosas' for Christmas day. It's essentially ice cream and orange juice blended in a blender. It's for while we are opening presents.

Safeat2nd, Chief Handyman of Destiny

CALLMESERENITY

Friday, December 9, 2005 8:13 PM

Mmmmm..that sounds like a good way to start Christmas morning. I used to make those in college. We called them Orange Tims because our friend Tim got us started drinking them.

Serenity, First Officer of Destiny

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JAZAF

Saturday, December 10, 2005 4:39 AM

OOC: My sister (who joined the army) has been away for a few months for training and is gonna be with us for christmas. It'll be good to see her again after 4 months.

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Jazaf looks out of his Safe spot.
'Gorramit! Does anyone else feel kinda funny? The hairs on the back of my neck are staring to stand up.'

While looking to see if anyone else had similar symptoms he noticed the Lexa Doig robot. He flashes a smile and says 'H'lo I don't belive we've met.'

'Jazaf, If you're gonna try and make a move on my daughter gorramit, so help me, I will rip out your spleen and shove it down your throat!' Jayne spits.

'Aw come on, have some sympathy Jayne. I got stabbed right here.' He motions where the paring knife got him.

'That does not give you the right to hit on my daughter!'

'How about a life or death situation?'

Jayne leaps to his feet on the table and gives Jazaf a cold, hard glare.

'Careful darling, this table can't hold with all this ruckus now calm down!' Flechette demands
'But he..'
'This is not the time to have a fit of Fatherly Rage Jayne! Now lie down!' Flechette interjects.
Jayne hesitantly lies back down on the table. From somewhere in the room someone imitates trhe sound of a whip. Jayne sits up and does a quick pan of the room. After a while he lies back down.

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Mystery Man on the Sereni-Tree
Navigator on Destiny

CALLMESERENITY

Sunday, December 11, 2005 2:49 PM

OOC: Happy Birthday Flechette!

*throws confetti*

Serenity, First Officer of Destiny
President of the Juggled Gosling Chatroom

I have a live journal: http://www.livejournal.com/users/callmeserenity/

NEEDY

Sunday, December 11, 2005 11:38 PM

hello all

I was hoping to add to the story this weekend but I just never got round to it - sorry
I would add to it now but I feel too tired at the minute (What's wrong with me?! stupid winter is throwing me out of whack)

I will add to it tomorrow - promise. Even if its just a small bit

Keep flying!

(cos at the minute, destiny's sinking)

Needy. Male Companion a.k.a. First Boy Whore of Destiny

SAFEAT2ND

Monday, December 12, 2005 12:10 AM

We look forward to it Needy!

Happy birthday Flechette!!

Safeat2nd, Chief Handyman of Destiny

NEEDY

Monday, December 12, 2005 8:55 PM

Well I don't know how well, or how long for that matter, this is gonna turn out, but I'm gonna add what I can to the story now

Quote:
Originally posted by NEEDY:

Needy held his com tightly and quickly brought it to his mouth

"Safe don't do it. I repeat, do not do it. Don't power the generator... Safe? Do you copy?"

The com was dead.

"Do you think all this equipment is just for show... that its an elaborate coffee machine?" Ok asks "I'm in control now... your comm is useless"

"If he doesn't hear back from me, he won't turn it on. He won't risk my life"

"You really believe that? For all he knows you're already dead. You haven't been heard from since the ship hit. And..." Ok types some commands into a keypad on his chair "as of right now, the ships computers no longer register you as a lifesign"

"You can't..."

"Watch me"

OK needed to be stopped. That much was certain.

What Needy wasn't sure of was whether he could take the villain out before Safe charges the generator. As strong a feeling he had to throw himself at the seated maniac then and there, Needy knew that if one thing was important, it was the lives of the crewmembers on the ship, the people on this world. He needed to stop Safe from flipping the switch... or whatever he'd have to do to power it (mechanics had never been Needy's thing), before something really disastrous happened.

"I don't know what your big plan is, but you're not gonna win." Needy bravely proclaimed to the space-stowaway.

"Is that right?" OK asked calmly

"I will stop you" the boy whore asserted before turning his back on Kimmel and facing the entrance to the corridor.
Only instead of facing his exit, he faced an exit that was blocked by a figure that must had been previously standing behind him. Needy had to tilt his head back in order to take in the sight - clearly being this small was posing a bit of a problem. The man that now obstructed Needy's way out, and thus only hope of reaching Safe, seemed none to happy that the whore had discovered the truth of the Chamber.
The man standing before him was a fellow crewmember. The man was Doctor Me

"Why wait?" The figure asked in reply to Needy's strong statement.
Before Needy can react, he finds himself being raised up off of the ground.
The Doctor's right hand is tense and as Needy rises so does the doctor's arm, until the vertically challenged hero finds himself hovering 4ft off of the floor so that he is now at eye level with the telekinetic - the doctor's hand now mere inches away from Needy's chin.
"I'm afraid you're not going anywhere" he threatens to the now speechless Needy.
With one swift motion of the doctor's arm, the boy whore hurtles across the Chamber from the entranceway to the back, his back cracking as it collides with piping.

"Should never have left the Infirmary" the Doctor growls, before telekinetically shutting the doorway behind him with another quick motion of his hand.

"Would you like me to finish him off, Father?" OK asks his master.

"That will not be necessary", the Doctor mildly replies

"You have other plans for him?"

"I'm not sure yet - maybe. I haven't decided. It would be pointless to waste such a life, even one as worthless as his... at this time at least. He cannot stop us. I have forseen it"

"Yes master"

"Oh, c'mon!" Needy scoffs as he tries to get back on his feet. "You can tell the future? Like hell. You really have some gullible serv..."

Again, without warning, the Doctor uses his paranormal gifts to punish Needy's insolence. He is pulled from his position on the floor and thrust at remarkable speed to the ceiling, cracking his back one more time. After lingering up there for a couple of seconds - defying gravity - the Dr lets him go. The resulting drop of about 15 feets knocks the energy and one or two teeth out of Needy as he hits the floor fast and hard.

Not content with that though, the Doctor then really takes it out on him.
Needy hasn't even had the chance to think about recovering when he is thrown into t

NEEDY

Monday, December 12, 2005 8:56 PM

"I thought you didn't want him dead" OK calls to the evil Doctor

"No, I said I hadn't decided. Besides, he'll live. Maybe not much, but he'll live nonetheless"

"It's just..." OK replies with a doubtful tone

"Yes?"

"I thought..."

"You're not programmed to think. Only to act" the Doctor pointedly declares.

"As were you." a voice calls from behind.

I locked the only entrance the Doctor told himself, unwilling to believe that someone could have entered. But he recognised the voice. And if anyone was to enter, it would be him

"As were you", the voice repeats, "but as we can see, my creations seemed to have evolved on their own"

The voice belongs to none other than Doctor Me, the original. Not the abomination that looks like him. Not he that has brought the crew of Destiny to its knees.

"What the... what... who are you?" OK asks, completely confused.

"He's an imposter" the evil Doctor calls out.

Doctor Me doesn't reply, or deny. He doesn't feel the need to. The only need he has is to sort this mess out once and for all.

"I know you haven't told Safe to stop what he is doing... you truly are a fool" the Doc imposter mocks

"Not yet"

"Kimmel, I hope you're blocking his receiver" Evil Doc says, briefly turning to face him

OK doesn't say anything

"Kimmel!" Evil doc shouts

"You think I'd use a normal comm that can be blocked by such crude machinery? You should know better" the real Doc interrupts confidently

"You can't stop me. I've become more powerful than you possibly can imagine" Evil Doc asserts.

"Spoken like a true ego-maniac"

Evil Doc raises his arm as he had done before, lifting Original Dr Me in the process.
"YOU CAN'T STOP ME!"

Dr Me, now raised 3 or 4 feet from the ground, shows no sign of backing down
"Yes I can", he challenges

.......................

I have to finish it there as my sister is in desperate use of the pc - hopefully I can carry on with it later tonight.

Sorry there's not many laughs from it, I don't know what's wrong with me - I can't have a conversation without cracking a joke, and yet I can't make light of this. Maybe in the next part

Needy. Male Companion a.k.a. First Boy Whore of Destiny

CALLMESERENITY

Monday, December 12, 2005 9:37 PM

*meanwhile, in the common room*

Wow, this is really boring. Anybody want to play a game? We could play 20 questions?

Serenity, First Officer of Destiny
President of the Juggled Gosling Chatroom

I have a live journal: http://www.livejournal.com/users/callmeserenity/

NEEDY

Tuesday, December 13, 2005 12:02 AM

The evil, but identical-looking, Doctor uses his powers to throw Original Dr Me to a wall, pinning him to it a few feet in the air.
"You don't belong here! There can only be ONE Doctor" the evil double screams, showing signs of losing control

Original Dr Me, still unwilling to give in, can only reply "Look around you. It seems everyone on this god forsaken ship has a double, evil or otherwise. What do you think makes you so special?!"

The good doctor drops to the floor as his other half releases him from his grasp. Me wastes no time in getting back on his feet to confront the oppressor in their midst.

"You are a mistake. A hideous mistake. Sure you may look like me, but you are not Me"

"No, I'm so much better." Original Me can sense a speech coming a mile off as his evil counterpart continues "I'm not weighed down by your weak thinking, your useless morals. How can you expect to make progress in science... in changing worlds, civilizations... if you're not willing to take risks"

"Oh I took risks. You're living proof of that. But you have taken things too far. You have evolved to the point, as I had hoped, that you would think for yourself. But you do not weigh all the matters up first, you don't think with your heart, only your head. I made you perfect, and you spit in my face."

"And what... now you come to destroy me? What gives you the right?"

"I created you. I brought you into this world... it is my right, no, my responsibilty... to send you out"

Needy. Male Companion a.k.a. First Boy Whore of Destiny

NEEDY

Tuesday, December 13, 2005 12:04 AM

"You will try" the evil Doc stresses, not noticing his creator is casually pulling out of his pocket a small handheld device.

"And you..." Me says matter-of-factly "you can fry." With that, he presses a button on the device he has concealed in his hand, which instantly causes his double to suddenly let out a inhuman shriek.
The double jerks and jolts, clenching his fists and pressing them against his temples.
He cannot form words. He cannot react to defend himself. He is helpless, and in a great deal of pain.

"I'm sorry, but you left me with no choice" Me states solemnly as he walks over to his double who has fallen to the ground, continuing to shriek in pain. Cringing slightly, he passes by and walks towards the Original Kimmel who still is situated at the seat of the machine, only now he is standing. No longer do they look upon the imposter that now lays dying on the floor a few feet away. A man whose skin has turned a pale blue, and whose eyes are clouded with blood.

"Shut it down" Me tells the last Kimmel. "Shut it down now, or I'll be forced to end you like I ended him"

Kimmel gulps loudly. He normally would never have backed down, but now he was in a position he never would have imagined himself in. He thought he was doing the will of god - his god at least. But he now realised he was merely acting on behalf of an imitation of his creator. He had no doubt in his mind that the real Dr Me could do it, could end his life. Kimmel may have been a smart man, may have evolved beyond his original template, but he knew that his true master was much smarter - and probably had the means to end his life at the push of a button. Hell, he'd actually seen him do just that only a few seconds ago

Dr Me gives him a look as if to say "this is your last chance".

"Yes sir... er... Father" Kimmel concedes, shutting down the operation.

"Now reroute the power"

"Sorry?"

"Reroute it. Get us out of here!"

"I don't know if I..."

"Yes you can" Dr Me encourages, his tone changing to no longer show the stern father in him, but the loving one

"Yes father" Kimmel flicks some switches, turns some dials and lastly punches on a few keys until the room glows a bright orange. The ball that once floated above the machine slowly engulfs the whole room, some of its light spilling out into the corridor through the open door, whilst giving off a whirring sound. The walls of The Chamber look like they're pulsating, in fact for an instant, the room has never looked more alive. It was a beautiful sight to behold, a glimpse of what might have been if Me's evil double had succeeded in his plans.
Then suddenly it is over. As Kimmel and Dr Me watch with baited breath, the light quickly recedes and the orange ball becomes concentrated until it is no bigger than a pin's head, situated at its point of origin, milimetres above a rod attached to the machine.
Then it implodes.
As Me had hoped, the great surge of energy hits the rod, which then channels it through the machine, the circuits and back into Destiny

Every room in the ship lights up, abundant in power.

Dr Me grabs his comm, and broadcasts on all frequencies. "We've got power... but we're still gonna have difficulty getting out of this mess. I've got an idea, but it's... well, you might feel a bit queasy, so I suggest you take a seat"

Next he turns to Kimmel, who is still a little fazed by the whole thing. "Do it"

"What?"

"Get us out of here"

"But... you mean, with this?" Kimmel asks, tilting his head towards the machine's controls

"It was built for a reason. Now let's put it to some use"

"Yes sir." Kimmel punches a few keys into the pad and then grabs hold of the lever situated to the right side of his chair.

"Wait!" Me calls out, causing Kimmel to jump. "Let me hold on to something first"

As Dr Me clutches a pipe on the wall, he nods to Kimmel giving him the go-ahead.

Kimmel pulls the lever

.......

btw, science stuff - really not my strong suit

Needy. Male Companion a.k.a. First Boy Whore of Destiny

NEEDY

Tuesday, December 13, 2005 12:17 AM

*One disappearing ship and seven sick bags later*

As the crewmembers scattered around the ship wonder what the hell just happened and if they're out of trouble, their comms crackle.

Then the sound of a familiar voice can be heard.

"We're all clear" Dr Me announces.

The other crewmembers look at each other, still clueless about what happened.

"We are? What just happened? It doesn't feel like we've moved... well not the way we normally would, that is" Serenity replies on her comm

"Well, I happen to have gotten my hands on a nifty little device down here... we just teleported the ship to dry land"

Again, the crewmembers can only look at each other, completely bewildered.

"We what?" Safe replies

"Don't concern yourself with it right now. We've got a ship that needs a fair bit of repair and..."
Dr Me pauses, as he realises that Needy still lays not too far from him, unconcious and in dire need of medical help.
"Oh no..."

...

Ok, thats it for now
I wrote a lot more than I expected to. But I thought I'd get that little min-story out of the way, but there's lots of work to do now.
Destiny needs fixing. So do I (or should I say, my character). Plus there's still a decomposing body to take care of (actually there's probably loads of Kimmel clones decomposing too). The infirmary is probably ruined, oh and there's a huge machine now in our ship that I suspect can do a lot more than teleport. It might even be able to send us to different time periods (such as the earth that was), alternate realities (like it isnt confusing enough on our ship), and you never know, it might actually make a decent cup of coffee.

I'll leave it to you for now. The important thing is that we keep flying

Needy. Male Companion a.k.a. First Boy Whore of Destiny

SAFEAT2ND

Tuesday, December 13, 2005 12:43 AM

Whoa...

See what happens when you go from the site for too long?? You think too much. Nice work though.

ok how to continue on...

Safe picks himself up off the floor. He feels like he was just twisted inside out.

"Well at least the batteries are recharged..."

Safe looks out the porthole, Destiny now rests on the ground beside a large frozen lake.

"Great googlymoogly. How'd we get here?"

"I gotta get me a look at this machine Dr. Me created."

Safeat2nd, Chief Handyman of Destiny

CALLMESERENITY

Tuesday, December 13, 2005 9:17 PM

Ummm...can we get down now?

Hello?

Serenity, First Officer of Destiny
President of the Juggled Gosling Chatroom

I have a live journal: http://www.livejournal.com/users/callmeserenity/

CALLMESERENITY

Tuesday, December 13, 2005 9:18 PM

Great googlymoogly?!?!?

ROFLMAO!

Serenity, First Officer of Destiny
President of the Juggled Gosling Chatroom

I have a live journal: http://www.livejournal.com/users/callmeserenity/

SAFEAT2ND

Wednesday, December 14, 2005 2:43 PM

Safe picks up the com, "Umm..all clear, but I don't rightly know why."

He hesitantly reaches out one figer to the hull...

SNAP!!

Picks himself up off the floor, "Well...it's still not wise to touch the hull just yet.. trust me."

Coughs out smoke...

Safeat2nd, Statically Charged, Chief Handyman of Destiny

CALLMESERENITY

Wednesday, December 14, 2005 9:59 PM

*Amy and Serenity carefully climb down off the chair. When they don't get zapped, they head over to the cupboard and help Jazaf out.*

Serenity, First Officer of Destiny
President of the Juggled Gosling Chatroom

I have a live journal: http://www.livejournal.com/users/callmeserenity/

SAFEAT2ND

Friday, December 16, 2005 8:15 PM

Safe sets off in search of missing crew members where ever they may be. He checks the linen closet... Wait-a-minute, when did we get a linen closet??

And isn't it supposed to have linens in it??

And where did all this machinery come from??

Needy?? Is that you?

Safe stumbles upon a disturbing scene...

Dunh dunh dah...

Safeat2nd, Chief Handyman of Destiny

SAFEAT2ND

Monday, December 19, 2005 1:23 PM

Well, seeing as how this thread has stalled and I don't know if it will go any further for a while, I'd like to take this pause to wish all my fellow crewmates a very merry Christmas!!

Thank you all for inspiring me. Because of this thread and the kind, funny and talented folks on it, I have discovered writing. Now my friends and family are encouraging me to take some courses to polish what skill I have.

I am the last to acknowledge that I have any skill what-so-ever. I am a self decribed hack, a fluke. BUT, I am starting to be swayed otherwise. While my first story and song parodies got good response, my latest foray, Boros Bound, seems to be getting lackluster reviews. Family and friends at home, however, seem to like it, even the ones that don't normally read. So I am not discouraged, just resolved to get better.

So, Thank-you! Serenity, Amy, Flechette, Needy, Jack, TRM, Jazaf & Soul! You all have made me laugh and sit back in awe.

Merry christmas to Destiny! *holds up glass of eggnog*

Safeat2nd, Chief Handyman of Destiny

SAFEAT2ND

Monday, December 19, 2005 9:46 PM

bump

Safeat2nd, Chief Handyman of Destiny

CALLMESERENITY

Monday, December 19, 2005 9:59 PM

*The various crew members currently situated in the common room tidy the place up. They stick all the dead Kimmel clones in the air lock. Amy sweeps the floor, Serenity scrubs everything down, Jack does what he can to repair the broken furniture and Flechette preheats the oven. Within a few hours, the place is sparkling(ish) once again. Jack runs to a closet and pulls out a box marked "Holiday Decs" and everyone begins decorating. Amy sets up a Menorah on the table and strings Star of david lights around the room while Jazaf offers advice from a chair ("A little higher on the left. Now a little lower.") Serenity cuts snowflakes out of paper, covers them in glitter, and hangs them from the ceiling. Flechette makes cookies in the shapes of dreidels and Christmas trees and Jayne and Lexa add icing.*

We've been through alot. I think we deserve a break. I'm sure the Captain would agree.

Now, where is everyone else, so we can get this party underway?

Serenity, First Officer of Destiny
President of the Juggled Gosling Chatroom

I have a live journal: http://www.livejournal.com/users/callmeserenity/

SAFEAT2ND

Wednesday, December 21, 2005 4:48 AM

Safe wheels a bandaged Needy into the common room.

"Look who I found! Be gentle, Dr. Me just finished fixin' him up. Please somebody put Bing or Dean on, I feel the need for good Christmas music!"

Safeat2nd, Chief Handyman of Destiny

FLECHETTE

Wednesday, December 21, 2005 3:48 PM

Holiday Greetings to all!

Sorry for being MIA - as a few of you know my father passed away on Sun Dec 11th so things have been ... unhappy - for lack of a better term.

Amylisa - did you ever get that surprise I sent?

-----------------

Woot! Party Time!

Eggnog and peppermint bark coming right up!

and Irish coffe, lasagna, stuffed mushrooms. antipasta, meatballs, sausages, nuts, fruits...

what? I'm Italian hertiage - you already had Turkey less than 4 weeks ago - time for a menu change! - okay okay we can do a ham for anyone not liking Italian food....

hmm canoli, 3 layer chocolate cake, cheesecake, apple dumplings,

any specific food requests?

________________________________________________
Flechette - Destiny's Cook

We got Crab and pig tell :Squid ink and fish scale
Okra and dasheen leaves :Chitchat and chatter
Fill up the platter
With a garnish of pure make believe
- Jimmy Buffett's Calaloo

SAFEAT2ND

Wednesday, December 21, 2005 6:00 PM

Flechette! Nice to hear from you again!

Please accept my condolences... I've been there. A couple years back we lost my mother-in-law. I actually was very close to her. It's still a little tender for us this time of year. She was a big christmas fanatic...

Anywho, I love Italian. Keep the turkey away from me. I'm all for your menu change. Sounds yummy!! Can you do Jamacian Jerk chicken wings?

Safeat2nd, Chief Handyman of Destiny

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