Life Onboard Serenity: Search for the Grail ..or something..

POSTED BY: SameErtia
UPDATED: Saturday, July 29, 2006 03:53
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SAMEERTIA

Friday, July 21, 2006 7:58 PM

Life Onboard Serenity is a chain-story/rpg. Anyone can play! Anyone Can Join! Come on in and make yourself at home.

Previously, On Life Onboard Serenity!
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And our Latest Adventure
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In which... I'm afraid I really have no clue what happened. People ran around. There were assassins. Sybil learned that her cousin is dead, and for some reason Wolf seems to think there's a bomb in Pain's bunk, although how it got there, and where it came from were never explained, foreshadowed or understood.

13 has left Serenity and is working for the Alliance killing Reavers. Somehow, I think he'll be back, although he may be more dangerous to us than ever!

We've taken on Choo as a passenger; unfortunately, he's confined to the sick bay, since Ertia shot him. *ooops, sorry!*

We're open to all authors and writing styles. This thread is just for fun! However, we do ask that a couple of simple rules be followed:

No killing of other authors characters or of canon characters. In that vein, try to keep canon characters acting like themselves.

Please try to post with consideration for fellow authors and with some consistency to current story-lines.

Sub-plots are great and we welcome them, but please try to make them fit into the current stories as much as possible.

Oh, and please keep things as close to PG as possible. If you have a more adult scene you'd like posted, send it to me and I'll put it up at my Ripway site.

Time to fly, babes!!!!!!!

JOHNTHETHEATREFREAK

Friday, July 21, 2006 8:04 PM

my first first post

John ran onto the ship and looked around to see no one However he could hear hurried noises from up stairs he followed the noises to Pain bunk to se Wolf digging through his closet a feeling of fear reeked from him.

Pain appeared to be helping by looking on him and shouting explecitives.

John couldn't help wondering if this happened a lot.

johnttf

CHOO1701

Friday, July 21, 2006 8:32 PM

Outside the infirmary at the mo. Hate sad moments

Choo lent back in the chair he'd fallen into, deep in thought, un aware of the situation going on upstairs and tryng to blank out the saddening air that that begun to seep out of the infirmary.

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"Remember, always be yourself. Unless you suck."-Joss Whedon

Ralph Wiggum(after walking into the 'Adults Only' section): Everybody's hugging!

GUYWHOWANTSAFIREFLYOFHISOWN

Friday, July 21, 2006 9:31 PM

you forogt a few things Ertia, the last rule, and those threads I found

http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/llama.php
-try it out, I dare you

98% of teens have smoked pot, if you are one of the 2% that haven't, copy this into your signature

I'm so into Firefly, my butt glows in the dark.

DRPAIN

Friday, July 21, 2006 9:34 PM

*Pain yelled at Wolf, not caring about the crowd of people watching*

HEY BE CAREFUL WITH THAT!! I SAID CAREFUL GORRAMMIT! AH HELL NOW YOU DONE AND GOT A SCRATCH ON IT!

*Wolf replied as he searched Pain's weapons locker*

Sorry kinda lookin' fer somthin' that goes boom.

*Pain yelled*

OH SOMETHIN'S GONNA GO BOOM ALRIGHT! IT'S GONNA BE ME IF'N YOU'RE NOT MORE CAREFUL HANDLIN' MY GUNS!

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

13

Friday, July 21, 2006 11:29 PM

(Not just Reavers, E. They've got him taking down independents, too!)

SAMEERTIA

Saturday, July 22, 2006 12:04 AM

edited to include PG rule. I'm off to go camping! Stay out of trouble!
Oh, what am I saying? This is Serenity! Just ...don't get caught.

SAMEERTIA

Saturday, July 22, 2006 12:04 AM

edited to include PG rule. I'm off to go camping! Stay out of trouble!
Oh, what am I saying? This is Serenity! Just ...don't get caught.

JOHNTHETHEATREFREAK

Saturday, July 22, 2006 12:10 AM

"You people know about bombs in other people's rooms and don't tell each other" John was shocked at the utter chaos that was Wolf tearing into Pain dresser. Pain saying things that would get him in huge trouble with his momma and Ertia lokking down and shacking her head.

"Is there a bomb in my bunk" John asked puzzled

johnttf

DRPAIN

Saturday, July 22, 2006 1:19 AM

*Ertia shrugged and said to John*

I don't know. I didn't even know there was one in Pain's bunk.

*Pain yelled at Wolf*

YOU BETTER BE CLEANIN' THIS RUTTIN' MESS UP YOU SON OF A B****!

*Wolf found what he was looking for and shouted*

GOT IT!

*In his hand was a black rectangular object about the size of a pack of cigarettes. Wolf quickly climbed up the ladder and ran out of Pain's bunk. As he made his way out of Serenity, Wolf glanced at the display on the top. It was counting down fast and Wolf pushed himself harder. He ran out off the cargo bay and threw the device as far as he could. The counter on the device reached zero and in a flash of bright light and with a very loud boom, the bomb exploded. The blast wave was strong enough to fling Wolf into the air and make him land in a pile of horse droppings about fifty feet away.*

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

CHOO1701

Saturday, July 22, 2006 5:36 AM

bbboooooommmmmmmmmmmm.....

Huh!!

Mal, Simon, Jayne, Shepard, Choo, JR and the Cat:

What was that!?!

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"Remember, always be yourself. Unless you suck."-Joss Whedon

Ralph Wiggum(after walking into the 'Adults Only' section): Everybody's hugging!

GUYWHOWANTSAFIREFLYOFHISOWN

Saturday, July 22, 2006 5:40 AM

*in the galley washing dishes*

BOOOOOOOOM

huh? wha?

http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/llama.php
-try it out, I dare you

98% of teens have smoked pot, if you are one of the 2% that haven't, copy this into your signature

I'm so into Firefly, my butt glows in the dark.

DRPAIN

Saturday, July 22, 2006 5:49 AM

*Everybody ran out of Serenity (well almost everyone. Shipscat ran and hid in Simon's room.)to see if Wolf was alright and to see if there might've been any damage. Pain scanned the area twice before he saw Wolf stagger towards them. Everyone held their hands to mouths as the stink of horse crap filled the air. Pain said to Wolf*

Oh geez what the hell? Wolf you smell worse than Jayne's bunk.

Jayne spoke up*

Hey!

*Wolf blinked and said loudly*

HUH?! What'd you say?

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

CHOO1701

Saturday, July 22, 2006 6:06 AM

p.s: guy with bullet in leg!! can't walk that far...

Choo sniffs the air..and turns slightly green.

"*galactic launguage*. What in the three moons of Hera..."

(sorry, don't know any chinese...)
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"Remember, always be yourself. Unless you suck."-Joss Whedon

Ralph Wiggum(after walking into the 'Adults Only' section): Everybody's hugging!

DRPAIN

Saturday, July 22, 2006 6:20 AM

Ok you hobbled your way outside then.

*Mal made a face as the smell entered his nostrils, and yelled to the temporarily deaf Wolf*

WAS THAT A BOMB? WAS THERE A GORRAM BOMB ON MY SHIP!

*Wolf replied loudly as a crowd began to form*

YES IT WAS SIR! I FOUND IT IN PAIN'S BUNK!

*Mal turned to Pain and said, still yelling*

WAS THAT YOURS PAIN?

*Pain tugged his ears and said*

First Captain you don't have to yell. Secondly no it wasn't. The only explosives I carry are grenades.

*Pain turned to Wolf and yelled*

AND I'D LIKE TO KNOW EXACTLY HOW AND WHEN IT GOT INTO MY BUNK!

*Wolf yelled*

I THINK I MAY KNOW HOW IT GOT THERE PAIN! I JUST DON'T KNOW THE WHEN!

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

GUYWHOWANTSAFIREFLYOFHISOWN

Saturday, July 22, 2006 6:26 AM

*having come down from the galley*

WHY IS EVERYONE SHOUTING?

AND WHAT IS THAT SMELL?

http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/llama.php
-try it out, I dare you

98% of teens have smoked pot, if you are one of the 2% that haven't, copy this into your signature

I'm so into Firefly, my butt glows in the dark.

DRPAIN

Saturday, July 22, 2006 4:56 PM

*Ertia turns and answers Guy's questions as the yelling continues*

The reason everyone's yellin' is because Wolf is temporarily deaf from the explosion.

*Ertia cringes as the smell of horse poop enters her nose and continues*

And the reason for the stench is because Wolf landed in some horse crap.

*Mal shouts*

NI MEN DOU BI ZUI!

*Pain and Wolf stop shouting and turn to Mal. Mal says to everybody in a irritated tone*

As much as I'd like to stay out here and yell my lungs out. I'd reckon it'd be best if'n we went inside and continue to discuss this in a more civilzed and less irritatin' manner. Dong ma?

*Everyone nodded and headed back inside. Mal stopped Wolf and shouted*

BEFORE YOU JOIN THE REST OF US IN THE GALLEY, PER-MAYBE-HAPS YOU CAN TAKE A SHOWER FIRST!

*Mal cringed at the smell as Wolf replied*

YES SIR CAP'N!

*Mal did his best not to throw up as he closed the cargo bay door. He walked over to Wash and said*

Get us off this dirtheap as fast as you can.

*Wash made a face as the smell still lingered in the cargo bay and replied*

Yes sir Captain and what sould we do about the smell?

*Before Mal could reply, Jayne spoke up*

Personally I don't mind it one bit. Kinda reminds me of home.

*Wash and Mal give Jayne a look as the merc heads to the galley to get something to eat. Mal turns back to Wash and says*

You think you and Kaylee can do somethin' 'bout it?

*Wash replied*

We'll get on it sir just as we leave atmo.

*Mal replied*

See that you do.

I assume everyone's onboard. If not you'd better haul butt.

DRPAIN

Sunday, July 23, 2006 2:28 AM

BUMP!

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

CHOO1701

Sunday, July 23, 2006 5:51 AM

BUMP/see ya soon.

I'm off to camp this morning, so this is the last you'll see of me for 10 days (...you can stop cheering now). So have fun.

(p.s; I do want to be still alive when i get back....and also have two working legs. please.)

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"Remember, always be yourself. Unless you suck."-Joss Whedon

Ralph Wiggum(after walking into the 'Adults Only' section): Everybody's hugging!

DRPAIN

Sunday, July 23, 2006 6:40 AM

Yeah yeah yeah. Go have fun yourself and we'll promise you'll be alive and with two functioning legs.

*Everyone went to do their usual tasks. Kaylee went to the engine room to fuss with the engine, Simon went on attending to his patients and trying to keep River out of trouble, Book was helping Guy finish washing the dishes, Fly was in her bunk looking over the map of 13's, Jayne was working out, and so on.*

*Wolf had finished his shower, his hearing had come back altough ther was a slight ringing in them. He thought to himself as he got dressed*

I suppose the good doc can do somethin' 'bout this here ringin' in my ears.

*Wolf stepped out of the shower room and proceeded to the infirmary.*

Meanwhile in Pain's bunk

*Pain and Ertia were tidying up Pain's room after Wolf's little frenzy. Pain checked one of his rifles for any signs of damage and said to Ertia as he put it away*

Remind me to put a better lock on my door.

*Ertia smiled, wrapped her arms around his waist and said*

But if you did that then how'd I be able to sneak in here and have my way with you?

*Pain chuckled and closed the weapons locker's door. He turned around in Ertia's arms, kissed her and said*

Now you know if'n I did get new locks put on my door, you'd be the first one to know the code. Now before I get distracted by what you're hands are doin' in my pants, why don't we finish up with the cleanin'?

*Ertia frowned and removed her hands from inside of Pain's pants. She pouted and said*

Do I have to?

*Pain smiled and said*

If you help, you can continue what you were doin' just now.

*Ertia smiled and said*

Well then lets get this stuff put away.

Meanwhile in the galley

*Mal and Zoe were going over the contents from the safe with John, as Guy and Book did the dishes. Mal sighed and said*

Where in the hell is Wolf? He owes me an explanation as to why there was a bomb on my boat.

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

EXPERIMENT62

Sunday, July 23, 2006 8:41 AM

*62 wriggled out of wolf's matress, where he decided to sleep. he saw Wolf heading to the Infirmaty and decided to follow him there...*

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RAGLESCHFLUGLE!!

JOHNTHETHEATREFREAK

Sunday, July 23, 2006 1:59 PM

As John fiddled with a broken valve of some sort hoping to get it functioning again, he found himself needing some more tools for this to work. "Captain how bout I take the rest of these parts and go down to the engine room to fix um with Kaylee."

"Just don't let anything happen to my ship while you're working." As John made his way to the engine room a box of parts slowing him down sligtly he hought of possible explinations of the bomb in Pain's bunk that didn't involve Wolf trying to kill them. He couldn't think of many. John knew Wolf was a good guy even if he didn't appear to think very much of Wolf. He just thought Kaylee deserved better. Like a doctor or something

johnttf

BIGWOLF18

Sunday, July 23, 2006 4:01 PM

*wolf went down to the infermary and thought to himself, goos thing i moved that mattress onto the floor and slept on the bare bed, coz that thing is creepy*

simon" hello wolf, i suppose you need me to help with your ears?"

wolf" what?"

simon" hmm, very funny."

*the doc started to fix wolfs ears when mal came into the room shouting about a bomb.*

mal" WHAT THE HELL WAS A BOMB DOING ON MY SHIP!"

wolf" sorry mal, i know how i just dont know when."

mal" how then!"

wolf" i saw a man in black body suit coming out of the ship, i chased him but he kicked me in the balls and ran away, i think he put it there.
im sorry i couldnt have been more helpful."

im not gonna be on the ship much longer, i have a plan involving grenades, cyborgs, monkeys, and a certain madman who is interested in the works of shan yu.

DRPAIN

Sunday, July 23, 2006 5:15 PM

Would it be in that order? Will you be back?

*Pain and Ertia finished cleaning up the mess Wolf made. They laid there on his bed looking into each others eyes. Pain smiled, brushed some of Ertia's hair away from her face and said*

Thank you for helpin' me clean up this mess bao bei.

*Ertia smiled, straddled Pain, bent down, kissed him and said*

You're welcome baby.

*Pain smiled, put a hand on the back of Ertia's head, and pulled her lips closer to his. Ertia smiled and moaned as the two of them made out.*

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

BIGWOLF18

Sunday, July 23, 2006 7:33 PM

i will be back, but not as you no me , but its more like, grenades, madman who likes shun yu, monkeys, cyborgs. oh and 13 always remember, the rule of THBTH, figure it out.

DRPAIN

Sunday, July 23, 2006 9:02 PM

Ah I see.

*Ertia laid on top of Pain her body sheathed in sweat. She listened to his heartbeat and smiled as he carressed her back. She brought herself up, bringing her lips to his, and said to him as she kissed him*

That was fun babe.

*Pain smiled, ran a hand through her hair, and said*

It always is bao bei.

*Ertia smiled again, looked at the display on the wall, frowned and said*

The display says it's 2400hrs but I'm not tired.

*She looked at Pain, saw the smile on his face and heard him say*

Well I know what we can about that.

*Ertia smiled then squealed as Pain brought her closer. Their bodies were entwined with one another's as they made love a second time.*

Meanwhile in Fly's bunk

*Fly studied the map for the upteenth time. She sighed and said to herself as she put the map away*

Well I certainly have the time to study this map thoroughly since we won't be headin' to Osiris anytime soon.

*She stretched, looked at the time readout on the vidscreen and yawned. Fly got out of her chair and plopped down on her bed. She turned off the lights and stared at the ceiling, letting sleep slowly overtake her.*

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

JOHNTHETHEATREFREAK

Sunday, July 23, 2006 9:03 PM

hmm what mischief can I cause while wolf's gone

John and Kaylee laughed at yet another joke they made while fixin stuff. this one involved the look of liseria's children based on her choice of husband. It was nice for it to be like old times sitting laughing fixin stuff.

"I like Simon"

"Excuse me"

"He's nice sweet a DOCTOR"

"Are you implying that I should start a relationship with him"

"Are you implying that my implications need to be clarified"

"I have Wolf"

"Yeah but he'll robably get swept off somewhere right when your relationship starts getting serious"

"What makes you think that"

"Happened before"

After a pause Kaylee chirped up with"What's your brother do now-a-days"

"Way to change the subject and he's a doctor They call him Knives"

"Is that for the doctoring or his night job"

"Not sure"

johnttf

13

Sunday, July 23, 2006 11:20 PM

What rule? WHAT THE HELL'S HE GONNA DO!? Wolf, if you interfere with my plan, I swear to God, I'll do something you'll regret me having...done...ah, screw it. Just don't wreck my plan, English.

DRPAIN

Monday, July 24, 2006 4:10 AM

*Ertia nuzzled against Pain's neck as they slept. Pain smiled and pulled Ertia closer. She smiled and squirmed as she made herself comfortable. On the bridge Wolf was in the pilot's seat taking over for Wash, everyone else was either sleeping or doing the nightly security sweep. Wolf checked the readouts on the screen and adjusted their heading as neccessary. Wolf almost dozed off when a proximity alert went off. Wolf looked at the information scrolling across the screen and hit the button for the com*

Captain sir I think you might need to come to the bridge now.

*Mal stirred and got up. He walked over to the com, hit the button and replied*

What is it Wolf?

*Wolf replied over the com*

We're about to be boarded sir.

*Mal replied*

Ai ya!

*Mal got dressed, climbed out of his bunk and entered the bridge. He looked at Wolf tiredly and said*

Who is it?

*Wolf shook his head and replied*

Don't know sir I tried to hail them after I called you but they wouldn't answer.

*Mal swore switched on the shipwide com and said*

ATTENTION ALL CREW WE ARE BEING BOARDED! ALL GUNHANDS REPORT FOR DUTY!

Meanwhile a few thousand kilometers from Serenity's outer cargo bay airlock.

*The Black Dragon's pilot said to the Captain*

Cap'n shall I hail them.

*The Captain, a woman of Asian descent, mid 30's, shoulder length black almost blue hair, two pistols in shoulder holsters, and very attractive replied*

Yes Mr. Janis please hail them.

*Janis hit the ship to ship com button and the Captain said*

This is the Captain of the pirate vessel Black Dragon. You're about to be boarded. Please do not resist us or we'll open fire.

*Mal's voice came over the other end*

Geez lady when ya put it like that I guess we have no choice then do we?

*The Captain smiled and said*

Yes I guess you could say that.

Back on Serenity

*Pain woke up at the Captain's message. He managed to get out of bed and get dressed as Ertia still slept. He put on the shoulder holster with the Ruger in it and climbed out of his bunk. He made his way to the cargo bay with the others and said to Fly*

So looks like we're goin' to be boarded by pirates. Sounds like wacky fun to be had.

*Fly smiled and said*

Those stupid hun dans are goin' to be sorry they messed with us.

Onboard the Black Dragon

*The modified cargo vessel extended its outer airlock seal and sealed itself to Serenity's outer airlock. The Captain and a dozen armed mercs waited inside of the cargo bay as the airlock pressurized. The Captain nodded to one of the men to open up the door. The man nodded and did as he was told. The Captain looked at the others and said*

Lets do this and remeber shoot anyone who tries to stop us.

*There was a loud roar of agreement as the thirteen armed people headed for Serenity's outer airlock door.*

Onboard Serenity

*Every able bodied gunhand waited in the cargo bay, hiding. The only ones who weren't hiding were Mal, Jayne, Zoe, Fly, and Pain. The five of them were standing in the cargo bay when the airlock door opened and twelve armed men and an attractive yet armed woman entered Serenity's cargo bay. The woman scanned the room as her men aimed their weapons at the five people in front of them. The woman recognized Pain, walked over to him, slapped him hard and said*

Hello my dearest Pain remember me?

*Pain rubbed his jaw as the others looked at him in suprise. Mal replied*

Uh Pain you know this woman?

*Pain checked to see if his jaw was alright and said to Mal while still facing the woman*

Yes I do Captain. Hello Lee nice to see you again too.

*Lee smiled and said*

It's Captain Lee Mr. Pain. Captain Melanie Lee of the Black Dragon.

Six minutes earlier
*Ertia had woken up and found Pain gone. She got dressed and snuck into the cargo bay. She had hidden herself behind some crates when the airlock door opened, and the woman and men came in. She listened to them and was shocked when the woman mentioned Pain's name. She had to control her tem

DRPAIN

Monday, July 24, 2006 5:58 AM

Ok wrapping up my little sub plot.

*Ertia had watched Captain Lee kick Pain to the floor. It made her mad that some lady dressed in black and who was very attractive would hurt her man. In a bit of rage (and possibly some adrenaline) Ertia pulled out a gun, aimed it at Lee and yelled*

B**** GET OFF MY MAN!

*Lee saw Ertia just as something hot hit Lee's chest. She staggered back, looked at the wound, and said to her men before falling to the ground*

KILL THEM!!

*At that moment Mal yelled*

NOW!

*Up above on the catwalks the covered figures of JR, Sybil, Guy, and Wolf rose up and opened fire on the armed men from the Black Dragon, careful not to hit Mal and the others. Ertia hid amongst the crates as bullets whizzed past. Pain unholstered his revolver and fired three shots at three of the men standing close to him. They went down just as Pain rolled away, firing the three remaing shots at some others. Zoe took cover behind some crates and fired off a few rounds of her mare's leg just as Guy mowed down one of the armed men. Captain Lee laid there a hand over her chest. She thought to herself as she dragged herself towards some cover*

Whoever that little b**** was she's a horrible shot. And just look at what she did to my leather jacket UGH!

*Lee checked her wound, unholstered her other pistol, and thought*

Did hit nothing vital. Good if I make it out of this I'll show Pain and that little whore just what I do to people who make me angry.

*The gunfire ended as all the men who had boarded Serenity were dead or dying. Pain stood up from his cover and walked over to the others. He was just about to say something to Fly when he felt the cold steel of a gun pressed against his head. The familiar voice of Lee sounded in his right ear*

Drop the gun Pain and noone gets hurt.

*Pain chuckled and said*

Well looks like that's already happened.

*Lee jammed the gun to Pain's temple and said*

Shut up Pain. Alright everyone drop their guns or Pain and everyone else dies right here and now!

*Lee still clutching her chest wound and pressing her gun to Pain's head, slowly made her way towards the airlock. Mal sighed and said*

Alright everyone drop your guns.

*Mal looked at everyone and yelled*

THAT'S AN ORDER!

*The sounds of guns dropping filled the cargo bay. Lee smiled and said*

Good. Now I want to see that b**** who shot me again.

*Ertia hesitated before stepping out into the clearing. She held the pistol at her side and said, her voice trembling*

P..please do..don't shoot h..him.

*Lee smiled, cocked the pistol and said*

Oh you mean like this?

*Before Lee could shoot Pain, he smashed Lee's right knee cap with his boot. She fired the pistol in the air and screamed in pain. Pain grabbed her gun hand and pulled Lee close, pinning her arm between them. Pain looked into Lee's eyes and said*

I'm sorry for this...honey.

*BAM*

*The gun had been angled so that as the bullet left the gun it went through Lee's heart and exited through her shoulder blade. Lee's mouth gaped open as she slumped to her knees, the life fading from her fast. The last thing she saw was Pain's face, a single tear running down his cheek. Lee fell to the ground, the gun still in her hand. Pain wiped away the tear, turned to Jayne and said*

Get me some HE grenades now.

*Jayne stood there and said*

Why Pain whatcha need grenades fer?

*Pain glared at Jayne and said*

GET ME SOME GRENADES IT NOW!

*Jayne backed away and said*

Alright Pain don't get all pissy 'bout it.

*Jayne ran to the weapons locker and took out three HE grenades. He ran back to Pain and handed them to him. Jayne said to Pain as he eyed the grenades*

Is that enough fer what yer gonna do?

*Pain set the grenades to their maximum time limit, took off his belt, and wrapped it around the grenades. He said to Jayne as he walked over to the airlock door*

Yeah three will do.

*Pain turned to Mal and said*

I want you to close the airlock after I toss these and tell Wash to get us out of here q

SAMEERTIA

Monday, July 24, 2006 3:44 PM

Back from camping! Looks like y'all had some excitement while I was gone. I'll get caught up and post soemthing later.

DRPAIN

Monday, July 24, 2006 4:39 PM

Hey welcome back *hugs*. Yes see what happens when you leave me to my own devices? I get us boarded my pirates .

Onboard the Black Dragon

*The alarms sounded as the power went offline and the life support failed. The explosion had caused the power failure as it had sent shrapnel into the power conduits underneath the cargo bay floor, and created a rather large hull breech as well. In the Captain's quarters a little girl was picked up her mother. The girl was seven almost eight, she had the same black hair as her mother, but had the complexion and eyes of her father. There where tears in her eyes as she said to her mother*

Mommy is the ship dying?

*Captain Lee kissed her daughter on the cheek and replied*

Yes sweety it is and we must hurry to the emergency shuttles.

*The little girl sniffled and replied*

Is Aunty Serena coming with us?

*A tear rolled down Melanie's cheek. She had made her sister go in her place for fear that something like this would and did happen. Melanie wiped the tears away from both her and her daughter's cheeks and said*

I'm sorry honey she isn't. Now go pick something that you don't want to leave behind and lets go.

*The girl sniffed and said*

Ok mommy.

*The little girl ran over to her room and picked up two of her most favorite things, a teddy bear and a capture of her father. The little girl said to her mother as they made their way to the emergency shuttles*

Is Aunty Serena in a better place now?

*Captain Lee replied to her daughter*

Yes she certainly is little one.

*The girl looked at the capture and then said*

Will I ever meet daddy mommy?

*Lee looked at the picture of Pain, smiled and said to her daughter*

Someday sweety someday.

*The two of them boarded one of the shuttles along with four others. The paneling from the fake exterior cargo containers broke away and the shuttles made their escape from the dying ship.*

Onboard Serenity

*Pain sat at the table in the galley, looked at the two women sitting across from them and said*

I suppose I should start at the beginin' right?

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

JOHNTHETHEATREFREAK

Monday, July 24, 2006 4:57 PM

John had watched the whole event from high in the rafters with River. When he saw Pain go to shoot Lee he wanted to scream out not let a loving sister take that blow. Her last thought he felt stronger than any feeling before. Last thoughts were often like that. As they started storing the bodies John realized tears were running down his face. A person like this made him never want to kill again. Her last thought last feeling rang in his mind. A feeling of regret of failure of making the ultimate sacrifice without even succeding.

"Did her words echo her feelings"

"More than you could imagine" John turned and watched as the bodies were piled up. He knelt and said a prayer for them. Then he turned and walked away.

johnttf

DRPAIN

Monday, July 24, 2006 9:16 PM

*Fly said in a cool tone*

That'd be nice Pain.

*Pain nodded and said*

Right ok. It was eight years ago, I had the job of assassinatin' the leader of a tong called the Black Dragons. The description was simple: Infiltrate the gang, get close with the leader, then kill said leader. So I did exactly that I joined the tong sayin' that I was a top notch assassin. The leader Huang Lee took a likin' to me and apparently one of his daughters did too.

*Fly interrupted*

Daughters as in more than one?

*Pain nodded and replied*

Yep twins named Melanie and Serena. Melanie was the one who wound her way into my heart. It was supposed to be strictly professional, just wine and dine her then kill her dad. But alas such plans like that usually don't go as planned. Me and her had a relationship and yes there was sexin' involved.

*Pain could see the sadness and hatred in Fly's eyes as he continued*

Long story short, I did finally assassinate her father, Melanie and her sister found out and they've been trackin' me ever since. But I assure you I don't have feelin's for her anymore and I'm sure you two saw that when I shot her.

*Pain looked at Fly with sincerity in his eyes and said*

Fly we've been through the rough and tumble more times than I can count. I know I've done some stupid stuff in the past, this bein' one of the more stupider. All I ask is for your forgiveness.

*Pain turned to Ertia and said*

I'm trully sorry Ertia and I hope you can forgive me as well. I know we haven't been in a relationship for long, but I'm hopin' we can still be together. It's your decision Ertia.

*Pain sat there, his eyes looking at the table as the two women thought hard about what Pain had said.*

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

SAMEERTIA

Monday, July 24, 2006 11:27 PM

The fury against the woman who had tried to kill Pain faded, and Ertia sat quietly, Jayne's best .38 still clenched between her fingers, trying to process what Pain had said.

Finally, she raised her eyes to his, her heart aching at the expression she saw there; regret, pain and sorrow. She tried to keep her voice even, keep the fear from choking her as she spoke, "Pain, what's past is past. But I gotta know... you had a job to do. You let her love you and then you betrayed her.
I know it ain't got nothing to do with you and me. But I gotta wonder, I gotta know... would you ever betray me like that? Hurt someone I love, just because the money was right?"

Just saying the words out loud hurt with the sting of old betrayals. She'd only just begun to trust again, and now, it was all doubt once more. In her heart she knew, no matter what words he said now, it was going to take time to find that trust again.

SAMEERTIA

Monday, July 24, 2006 11:29 PM

Gotta say, NICE sequence of posts!
Love the daughter sub-plot, and John, beautiful post! Now...is John gonna tell Pain what he knows? That it was the wrong sister?)

DRPAIN

Monday, July 24, 2006 11:35 PM

*Pain thought about it. He loved Ertia with all his heart and didn't want to lose that love over something stupid he did in the past. Pain let out a sigh, looked into Ertia's eyes and said*

No I wouldn't ba..Ertia. I'll admit what I did then was stupid and since then I've changed my ways. I'll understand if you need some time by yourself.

*He took a breath and let it out, waiting for Ertia's answer.*

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

DRPAIN

Monday, July 24, 2006 11:37 PM

Why thank you . I don't know maybe, maybe not.

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

SAMEERTIA

Tuesday, July 25, 2006 12:11 AM

Ertia reaches across the table and squeezes Pain's hand, "I'm still here. I'm not going anywhere. But I need to think things through, 'kay?"

She glances over to Fly, who's knuckles are white where her fists are clenched, and gives her friend a small smile before letting go of Pain's hand and standing up. "You two talk things out. I'll be around."

With a last attempt at a smile she turns around and heads down to the cargo bay. She hadn't had a chance to buy boots on Three Hills and Wolf had lost one of her sneakers when he tore apart Pain's bunk looking for the bomb, so she was barefoot when she stepped down into the cargo bay.

Jayne is just finishing up scrubbing blood splatter off the mule and she taps him on the shoulder, and holds out his pistol. "Borrowed this. Thanks."

Jayne looks at the gun, then up at her, his eyes narrowing in thought. "You keep that one. When we get a clear spot I'll teach ya how to keep care of it."

She tucks it into her belt, "Thanks. You need any help down here?"

"Nah. 'Bout finished." He hands her the bucket full of bloodied, mucky water. "Ya can dump that for me if ya want."

"Thanks." She rolls her eyes and goes to dump out the bucket, wondering what else can possibly go wrong today.

DRPAIN

Tuesday, July 25, 2006 1:19 AM

*Fly breathed out her nose, she was angry there was no denying it. Fly looked at Pain and said*

We've known each other for twenty years. Out of all the stupid stiff you've done, THIS is the most stupidest thing EVER. However what's done is done and I can forgive you but at a cost.

*Pain gulped and said*

Name it.

*Fly smiled a cool smile and said*

I want that rocket launcher of yours. I'm still a little mad at you but as I've said before, I forgive you. Now if you don't mind I'm goin' to take that rocket launcher now.

*Fly got up and left for Pain's bunk. Pain sat at the table, staring at it. He thought to himself*

Well I've managed to keep the two women I love in my life. That's gotta be somethin' right?

*Fly emerged from Pain's bunk carrying his rocket launcher and the bag of rockets. She glanced at him and said*

Don't do somethin' like this ever again dong ma?

*Pain only nodded as Fly headed for her bunk.*

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

JRC

Tuesday, July 25, 2006 1:47 AM

OoC: Excellent stories guys!!!! Wish I could join in.

Everyone dies alone.

GUYWHOWANTSAFIREFLYOFHISOWN

Tuesday, July 25, 2006 1:50 AM

very nice

http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/llama.php
-try it out, I dare you

98% of teens have smoked pot, if you are one of the 2% that haven't, copy this into your signature

I'm so into Firefly, my butt glows in the dark.

SAMEERTIA

Tuesday, July 25, 2006 1:53 AM

she took your ROCKET LAUNCHER?!?! Way to go, Fly!

Ertia dumps the bucket and returns it to the storage closet. Then, she simply stands there under the catwalk, her back against the closet door.

She can hear Shepherd Book in the infirmary, talking to Choo, JR and Sibyl, his voice low and comforting. They're talking about solar flares, the speed of light through the vacuum of space, terra forming...anything but the grief and the hurt.

Jayne's finished cleaning up and is settled on the weight bench, more playing with the weights than truly working out. There's a quiet security there, a feeling of sureness. Inara is carrying a tray of tea into her shuttle, crossing the catwalk with deliberate steps, the delicate smell of jasmine and mint filling the air in her wake.

Somewhere, Kaylee is laughing and it echoes in the hallway.

This was Serenity.

Her engines hummed and the vibrations rolled beneath Ertia's bare feet. She tilted her head back against the doorframe and let the tears come, the quiet, tired tears that come when the confusion is too great to leave behind.

Mal had told her that she had to trust sometime. That if you never had anything worth losing, you never had anything worth living. But the voice in the back of her mind whispers, "How can you trust anyone again? You think you know them. You think you love them....think you love him.

Can there be love where there was no trust?

Would she ever be able to really love anyone again? And was it fair to him to stay with him when she wasn't sure that she could?

Hidden beneath the stair, she let herself slip down to sit on the floor, the polished steel cool beneath her as she tilted her head back and let the tears come as Serenity's voices sang to her in the Black.

13

Tuesday, July 25, 2006 2:41 AM

(This pleases me. *tents fingers* But there is still much more trouble to come...)

JOHNTHETHEATREFREAK

Tuesday, July 25, 2006 2:46 AM

I loved that post Ertia!

John sat above and listened to Ertia cry. Feelings of confusion were gliding of her into the air. He slowly walked down and turned to face her. She was asleep by the time he got there slowly he picked her up and carried her o her bunk. He left to see Pain standing outside.

"What were you doing in there"

"She fell asleep in the cargo bay I was bringing her to her room."

"Oh"

"You shook her up"

"Excuse me"

"Her feelings are jumbled she doesn't know what to do what to think she's just confused"

"And you know this how"

"Same way I know Melanie has a twin or had"

"How did you.."

"Good Night Pain" As he turned and walked away John hesitated fro just a moment.

"She also has a daughter"

"Don't you mean had"

"No" John turned and walked away.
OHHH Pain is the father slow me
johnttf

DRPAIN

Tuesday, July 25, 2006 3:08 AM

John it's Melanie not Melena.

*Pain went to his bunk, opened the hatch, climbed in, closed the hatch, and sat on his bed. He let the information go through his mind as he thought to himself*

So it wasn't Melanie that I shot and what did he mean she has a daughter?

*Pain sighed and laid down on his bed. It was going to a very lonely time in Pain's bunk. Even though they hadn't been together long, Pain missed Ertia's body next to his, her smell, her touch, he even missed the teasing. Pain let out another sigh, turned out the lights and thought to himself*

Yep gonna be a lonely time for me.

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

SAMEERTIA

Tuesday, July 25, 2006 3:44 PM

Ertia woke to quiet darkness. Fumbling, she reached beside her, disoriented when her hand didn't meet warm skin.

"Pain?" She pushed herself up on the bunk and looked around. She was alone, in her old room in the passenger quarters. Oh yeah, 13 was gone. She had her room back.

How had she gotten here?

The events of the previous day came back in fits and starts, the blurred re-play camera of her sleepy mind searching out the parts that that mattered most. A woman ready to kill Pain, and then herself leaping to defend him, ready to kill on his behalf. Then the knowing why... the listening as Pain confessed he'd seduced her, loved her, betrayed her.

Ertia couldn't blame that woman now. She knew that sting, that hurt, that rage.

Still, people change. Hadn't she changed? 'Prison forced you to change.' the voice whispered.

She stood up and reached for her shoes, before remembering that she didn't have any. Barefoot, she stepped out into the corridor, relishing the nighttime quiet. Shipscat wound by under her feet and she picked the little animal up, scooping her up to ride on her shoulder as she made her way to the galley.

DRPAIN

Tuesday, July 25, 2006 5:09 PM

*Pain couldn't sleep. He tried but all he could think of was Ertia, her touch, the way she smelled, that thing she did with her tongue . Pain got up, swearing as he stubbed his toe. He turned on the lights, put on some pants, and decided to go to the galley. Pain climbed out of his bunk and walked into the galley. He noticed Ertia was there, her back facing him. He stood there for a minute, taking in her figure. Pain let out a breath and said*

Ertia I want to make it up to you. I know you said you needed some time to think things through, but right now I need you more than anything. I know it's only been a few hours since I told you my story, but I miss the feel of your body next to mine, the way you smell, your touch, that thing you do with your tongue. I just want you to know that I'll do anythin' to get you to trust me again.

*Pain stood there in the galley, waiting for Ertia's answer.*

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

SAMEERTIA

Tuesday, July 25, 2006 5:39 PM

"Ertia,"

Pain's voice sounded softly behind her, surrounding her like a warm blanket. She didn't turn around, just stood there, staring at the table top, all of her senses quivering as she listened.

I want to make it up to you. I know you said you needed some time to think things through, but right now I need you more than anything.

'I need you, too,' her heart cried, 'but I don't know if I'm strong enough.' She didn't speak yet, she couldn't trust her voice not to betray her.

I know it's only been a few hours since I told you my story, but I miss the feel of your body next to mine,

I miss you,too.

the way you smell, your touch, that thing you do with your tongue.

A smirk spread across her face before she could stop it.

I just want you to know that I'll do anythin' to get you to trust me again.

The smirk fell away. Slowly, she turned around, still unable to meet his gaze. Wordless, she stepped towards him, into his arms, pressing her face to his chest, inhaling his familiar scent.

Something in her heart calmed and she finally was able to speak, "Just be patient with me, babe, please. I ... want to believe. I do. I just... it's gonna take time. That's all."

DRPAIN

Tuesday, July 25, 2006 6:57 PM

*Pain rested his chin on the top of Ertia's head. He breathed in the smell of her hair, sighed and said*

I know it'll take time babe and I'll try my best to be patient. It's just I don't know what'd I do if'n I lost you. It's been four long years since I've shared my bed with someone I loved. I don't want to lose that because of somethin' stupid I did.

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

JOHNTHETHEATREFREAK

Tuesday, July 25, 2006 7:37 PM

Sorry Pain I forgot so I guessed and didn't have time to check before having to leave

johnttf

DRPAIN

Tuesday, July 25, 2006 8:26 PM

It's ok John no harm done.

*Ertia said to Pain, her head on his chest*

I know Pain and I love wakin' up next to you, but like I said it's gonna take time.

*Pain sighed and said*

Well I'm goin' to pay a visit to the infirmary, see if'n I can find somethin' to help me sleep.

*He unwrapped his arms from her waist and headed off to the infirmary. Pain stopped midway between the doorframe, turned his head, and said to Ertia*

There won't be a day that goes bye were I won't stop thinkin' of you. I thought I'd let you know that.

*Before Ertia could respond Pain continued his way to the infirmary, hoping the doc wouldn't mind if'n Pain liberated some sleeping pills.*

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

BIGWOLF18

Tuesday, July 25, 2006 8:43 PM

13, it wont interfere, the ending of yours in integral to the point of mine. doc.pain knows THBTH doesent he, pm me with wat you think it is. oh and john, the trouble you cause will just make your life harder in the future.

*wolf was sitting in the pilot chair whiling away the time introducing washes dinos to his dogs. when wash walked in.*

wolf" hey."

wash" hey... what ya thinkin'"

wolf" waddya meen?"

wash" oh come on, i know that look. your planning something."

wolf" i think im gonna try again."

wash" *whisles* thats heavy man"

*wolf just looked out of the window, wash left shaking his head.*

john is right, my plan starts just when wolf and kaylee get serious, im just unlucky i guess.

BIGWOLF18

Tuesday, July 25, 2006 8:50 PM

oops

SAMEERTIA

Wednesday, July 26, 2006 12:28 AM

since the take from the job was never explained, I'm taking a shot here. If I'm stepping on anybodies toes, say so!

Ertia watches Pain go, admiring his physique as he does. Neither of them are going anywhere, and it feels good to know he's there. They'll work this out, she knows it.

In the kitchen, she heats some water and fixes a cup of Inara's favorite tea, flowery and sweet, and curls in a kitchen chair.

Zoe passes on her way to the bridge, and Ertia startles her accidently when she says, "Zoe? What's with the take from the job? Something wrong with it?"

The elegant warrior sighs, "You might say that. I don't think John deliberately sent us into trouble, but we always seem to find it."

"Something we can't unload? I thought it was just supposed to be cash?"

"Oh. It is." Zoe reaches into her shirt and hands Ertia a coin.

An Independent coin from right before the war.

Ertia says the only thing she can say, "Oh. Booger."

"Worthless and priceless. If it's possible to be both at the same time," Zoe points emphatically at the coin, "That is it."

"Independent gold." Ertia frowns, "Want me to try my connections?"

Zoe shrugs, "Can't hurt. We've got a load of coin and all of it useless on the open market."

DRPAIN

Wednesday, July 26, 2006 1:20 AM

*Pain crept into the infirmary as silently as he could so's that he didn't wake up those who were sleeping there. He made his way to the medicine cabinet, cringing as it squeaked a little. Pain looked around to make sure noone woke up and seeing as noone did, continued to look for something to make him sleep. He looked at the various bottles until he found the right one. He tried unscrewing the cap and swore under his breath*

Gorram child proof caps. Aww hell I'll just take the ruttin' bottle.

*Pain stuck the bottle in a pocket, closed the door, and started to walk out when he spotted JR sleeping on the counter. Pain grinned and went to work finding a marker pen. He opened various drawers before finding what he was looking for. Pain quietly walked over to JR and decided to give him a big black mustache and big busshy eyebrows. Pain left the pen on the counter and quickly left the infirmary. Pain walked into the galley as Ertia finished saying*

Well there is my contact on Paquin I could try her.

*Pain spoke up when he noticed Ertia talking to Zoe*

So what are you two ladies talkin' about if'n you don't mind my askin'?

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

JOHNTHETHEATREFREAK

Wednesday, July 26, 2006 2:04 AM

That darn me

John woke up and stretch sleeping on the floor of the engine room was pretty uncomfortable. He and Kaylee had been up most of the night talking about engines, previous crushes, and there had been the Wolf vs. Simon debate. John thought about the last night and wondered if Pain had taken the hint. He decided not mentioning River told him who the father was was a good course of action, but, BAM! A now awake Kaylle smacked him in the back of the head with a book.

"You're gonna pay for that"

"Oh yeah"

"Run" He chased her to the galley where he found Zoe, Ertia and Pain talking.

"What's up"

johnttf

GUYWHOWANTSAFIREFLYOFHISOWN

Wednesday, July 26, 2006 2:19 AM

*Coming up from his bunk*

Now what is with all the discussion going on during my sleepy-time?

http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/llama.php
-try it out, I dare you

98% of teens have smoked pot, if you are one of the 2% that haven't, copy this into your signature

I'm so into Firefly, my butt glows in the dark.

SAMEERTIA

Wednesday, July 26, 2006 2:44 AM

Zoe just shook her head as the crew converged on the Galley. "Aren't you all supposed to be asleep?"

"Can't sleep." They all chorused simultaneiously.

Zoe just shook her head as Ertia looked to her for permission to tell them. Finally she sighed, "I suppose it's time for us to put our heads together. I'll get Wash and the Captain."

Ertia tossed the coin onto the table and watched as Pain picked it up, turned it over, and held it to the light. "Ain't seen one of these since before the war."

"Alliance confiscated them." Kaylee says in wonder, "Payed about half what they was worth before the war."

She took the coin from Pain and held it in her delicate fingers. "My daddy made me a whole belt out of 'em, one of those jingly ones that dancers wear."

John held it up to the light and then passed it to Guy. "I knew he had cash. Didn't know what it was."

"In the right hands, these are worth something." Guy grins as he tosses it back onto the table where it spins and rolls.

Ertia sighed and reached for her black case, pulling it onto the table and linking her Cortex screen. "Now, we just have to find the right hands. Any ideas?"

Pain, babes, if JR shoots you for that, I'm just gonna watch! :D

DRPAIN

Wednesday, July 26, 2006 6:29 AM

Yes and if you do that then Pain stops doing that thing with his tongue that Ertia likes.

*Pain sat at the table along with some of the people in the galley, while the others stood. Pain tried fiddling with the medicine bottle as everyone threw around decisions. Guy said*

Well I know someone on Kerry but I haven't spoke with them in awhile.

*Pain struggled with the bottle some more, getting frustrated to the point where he was about to use his pistol on it when someone snatched it out of his hand. Pain looked up to see Simon looking at the bottle. Simon scoffed at Pain and said*

Did you ask me for these or did you just take them from the infirmary?

*Pain noticed the galley become quiet as he said*

Well I couldn't sleep and I would've woke you up but the infirmary was closer.

*Simon replied a little irritated*

Uh huh you know it wouldn't hurt to ask me first if you were having trouble sleeping. You didn't have to steal them.

*Pain raised a hand and said*

Technically I borrowed them seein' as I was goin' to bring them back.

*Simon rolled his eyes ,easily opened the bottle, and handed Pain two sleeping pills. Simon replied as Pain looked at the pills*

There take those two, they should help you sleep for tonight. However if you need anymore come see me first.

*Pain put the pills in his mouth, swallowed and said as Simon left the galley*

Sure thing doc.

*Pain turned to the rest of the people in the galley and said*

What's he all mad about?

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

13

Wednesday, July 26, 2006 6:37 AM

Biggie, I can't send out PMs or receive 'em, on account of a dumbass account. I have no clue what the acronym is, so you oughta put it up as a spoiler.

JRC

Wednesday, July 26, 2006 8:38 AM

Suddenly, J.R. walks into the galley, sleepy-eyed, hair all frizzled, with only his camo pants on, not knowing of his new "decorations".

"Hey y'all, what's happening?"

Everyone dies alone.

GUYWHOWANTSAFIREFLYOFHISOWN

Wednesday, July 26, 2006 8:44 AM

*Guy, struggling to contain himself says*

oh..nuthin'

http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/llama.php
-try it out, I dare you

98% of teens have smoked pot, if you are one of the 2% that haven't, copy this into your signature

I'm so into Firefly, my butt glows in the dark.

BIGWOLF18

Wednesday, July 26, 2006 1:33 PM

well then 13 i guess your just gonna have to wait and see.

JOHNTHETHEATREFREAK

Wednesday, July 26, 2006 4:57 PM

"You have somwhting on your face"

"What" JR reached up to rub it of but just made it worse.

johnttf

SAMEERTIA

Wednesday, July 26, 2006 5:02 PM

Ertia takes one look at the baffled JR and can't help it. She snorts her tea as she bursts into laughter, shaking her head.

"What? What are y'all looking at?" JR is starting to sound a mite pissed when Mal strolls in. He takes one look at JR and barely covers his smirk with his hand as he grabs a shiny plate and holds it in front JR's face.

There's a thump as Ertia falls off her chair laughing, not noticing the dark smirk on Pains face as he admires the results of his Da Vinci-esque talents...

DRPAIN

Wednesday, July 26, 2006 5:20 PM

*Pain gets out of his chair and helps Ertia up. JR in the meantime yells*

WHO'S THE WISEASS WHO DID THIS I'M GONNA KILL 'EM!

*Pain says while trying to hold back the laughter*

Calm down JR lets not go killin' someone over your facial art.

*Pain laughs and continues*

Although it is definately an improvement if'n I do say so.

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

SAMEERTIA

Wednesday, July 26, 2006 5:27 PM

Kaylee, dismayed at JR's fury and trying to cover her own giggles, pulls a tin of engine de-greaser out of her pocket and grabs a napkin off the table. "Here, this 'll take it right off!"

DRPAIN

Wednesday, July 26, 2006 5:44 PM

*JR wipes off the marker on his face and says over the laughter*

I'd appreciate it if y'all stop the laughin'.

*Pain says amid the laughter*

Sorry JR we just can't help it.

*JR mutters something as everyone laughs again.*

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

SAMEERTIA

Wednesday, July 26, 2006 8:05 PM

Ertia brushes herself off, leaning against Pain for support as she wipes the tears of laughter from her face. His body is warm against hers and she finds one arm going around his waist. "I'm sorry, JR! Really! But..you should have..."

She stops and looks around the room, "I gotta wonder who did it? I would have suspected Jayne, but he's asleep."

Pain clears his throat, not moving his hand from Ertia's arm. "Hmm. Dunno. Maybe it was that troll thing?"

DRPAIN

Wednesday, July 26, 2006 9:32 PM

*Guy responded*

Maybe or maybe it was 13's freak of a pet Dani?

*JR finished cleaning his face off and said*

Well whoever or whatever it was is goin' to be very sorry.

*Pain stood there still holding Ertia's arm, and enjoying the feel of her body touching his. Pain said to JR*

I'm pretty sure that whoever or whatever did it didn't mean any harm JR.

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

BIGWOLF18

Wednesday, July 26, 2006 10:30 PM

yes yes very good, all laughing and having a nice time. ok time to shake things up a bit.

*wolf was laying down on the floor in the bridge when he saw some thing, a glint in the black, out the window the play of light on...something, but what, the proximity sensor wasnt going off, the radar wasnt getting anything, what was it?*

*wolf got up and looked out of the wide window, he saw a faint flickerof red light and a buzz in his bionic arm. it was time.*

wolf" damn!"

*he pushed the button underneath his plascitate skin, and sent out his signal, he ran back to his room and gathered his stuff together, he quietly made his way to the engineroom, the cat walked in, he kicked it in the head and knocked it out cold, he left a note pinned to kaylees hammok and walked to the halfway airlock, put on his airsuit gear and climed out of the ship.*

*wolf spoke into his special com*

wolf" i am ready sir."

voice" very good."

*he jumped into open space and kicked away from serenity, as he floated out, he grabbed hold of the passing cloaked ship and climed in.*

in the mystery ship

*there is a man hidden in shadow in the room outside the airlock, there are also several heavily armed mercs. wolf came out of the airlock and into the mystery ship.*

merc" good for you to come mr.freezefast. welcome to basic training."

*all the mercs grin, wolf knows what he would have to do between here and the end, and he was ready, even if it meens being in cahoots with people like HIM.*

*a german voice came from the shadows*

niska" hello wolf, are you familiar with the works of shan yu?"

*the ship speeds away from the serenity as wolf begins his training.*

cue suspencful music, BAM BAM BAAAAAM!

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

WOOOOOOT!

GUYWHOWANTSAFIREFLYOFHISOWN

Wednesday, July 26, 2006 10:37 PM

Niska is more Russian I would think

http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/llama.php
-try it out, I dare you

98% of teens have smoked pot, if you are one of the 2% that haven't, copy this into your signature

I'm so into Firefly, my butt glows in the dark.

13

Wednesday, July 26, 2006 10:43 PM

"Sir, LaChance is here to see you," a deckhand quietly says to 13, who is looking over a capture printed off the Cortex.

"Hm? Oh, yes. Send her in."

The demure Blue Sun rep saunters across from 13, slipping into a chair. The cyborg ignores her for several seconds, before sighing deeply.

"What do you want, LaChance? We're already on course for an assignment."

She smiles coldly, leaning forward with tented fingers. "That assignment is of no importance anymore. You've been given a new one."

"And what exactly is that?"

LaChance pauses momentarily before continuing, lips pursed.

"Several months ago, there was a...incident at a top-secret facility. One of the subjects of said facility escaped, and we haven't been able to locate her since."

"Her?" 13 says shakily. Oh God.

"Yes. She was taken right under our noses, and all for all of our resources and contacts, we haven't been able to track her down."

River.

"In fact, as you already know, your original purpose was to subconcsiously retrieve the fugitive. But now you must do so, and actually succeed.

"I don't believe it's necessary to tell you that if you don't bring her back alive, not only will we disclaim any association with you, we will end you."

Maintaining a neutral face, 13 nods.

"You'll get your fugitive."

BIGWOLF18

Wednesday, July 26, 2006 10:44 PM

no he's german, read the firefly timeline, says he grew up in new-berlin and was raised by german traditionalist parents.

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WOOOOOOT!

GUYWHOWANTSAFIREFLYOFHISOWN

Wednesday, July 26, 2006 10:47 PM

my mistake, his accent doesn't seem very german to me

http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/llama.php
-try it out, I dare you

98% of teens have smoked pot, if you are one of the 2% that haven't, copy this into your signature

I'm so into Firefly, my butt glows in the dark.

BIGWOLF18

Wednesday, July 26, 2006 10:59 PM

oh well, i s'pose the accent could be watered down a bit since there not in an entierly german area.

*wolf was shown his room, and issued a weapon, tomorrow he would begin his training, then after he was trained, they would give him the power he needed to finish the job he was hired to do, a gift and a curse, useful, but at a price. but it was what he wanted.*

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WOOOOOOT!

JOHNTHETHEATREFREAK

Wednesday, July 26, 2006 11:45 PM

No one seemed to notice John leave the room amidst the jokes he walked to the cargo bay and stood next to River. He watched as Wolf entered the room entered the airlock and left Serenity.

"Two gone since I've been here"

"It happens"

"When are they coming back"

"One will return soon"

"How will I tell Kaylee"

"You won't have to"

Apparantly someone was paying enough attention to John that they noticed him leave and followed him. River's psycic yell must have clouded his abilities from reading her. She stood open mouthed and a look of shock rolled down her faced for a minute then slowly a tear ran down her face,

johnttf

DRPAIN

Thursday, July 27, 2006 2:11 AM

*Pain was starting to feel the effects of the sleeping pills. He said to Ertia as he let go of her arm*

I think I'll go now, those sleepin' pills are startin' to take effect.

*Ertia looked at him and said*

Do you need help gettin' to your room?

*Pain smiled and said*

Nah I'm good but thanks for the offer.

*Ertia smiled and said*

You're welcome Pain.

*Pain smiled then headed for his bunk. Once there he opened the hatch, entered his bunk, closed the hatch, and plopped down on his bed, falling asleep instantly.*

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

EXPERIMENT62

Thursday, July 27, 2006 2:03 PM

hey all, just came on quickly to say that bigwolf wont post for a while. so dont kill him please!

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RAGLESCHFLUGLE!!

EXPERIMENT62

Thursday, July 27, 2006 2:03 PM

hey all, just came on quickly to say that bigwolf wont post for a while. so dont kill him please!

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RAGLESCHFLUGLE!!

SAMEERTIA

Thursday, July 27, 2006 3:36 PM

Uh, y'all do know that this story is called life ONBOARD Serenity, right?

Ertia watches Pain head for his bunk and for a moment the urge to follow him and curl up in his arms while he sleeps is almost too strong. Then Mal's hand falls on her shoulder.

"Yeah, Captain?"

"You think you've got any connections might be able to help us out with this?"

"I dunno." Ertia pauses, "I'm dead, you know. I'm going to have to tread carefully if I plan to stay that way. I know a woman on Paquin..."

Mal holds up his hand to forestall her, "Don't need details, just answers. See what you can do."

"In the meantime, what do we do?" Zoe aska, and Mal knows that she meant what was their heading and how tight were their finances.

"We head for..." Mal breaks off as Kaylee storms past the doorway at a dead run, her sobs sounding down the hallway before her Engine room hatch slams shut behind her. His voice darkens with surprise, "What the gou tsao de fei oo is that all about?"

"The dog's loose." River said sadly, standing in the doorway, "Too many dogs and they'll all hunt soon."

"Dog? She mean that gorram monkey-butted troll?" Guy asks.

"I'm gonna shoot that thing next time I see it." Ertia answers him absently, but a shiver runs down her spine at River's words.

"Fox and the hare. Hare can't win. Too many dogs."

JOHNTHETHEATREFREAK

Thursday, July 27, 2006 6:14 PM

John came running through the Galley shortly after and brushed pass the Captain who grabbed him and stopped him.

"What is goin on with my mechanic"

"Wolf's gone"

"Why"

"Don't know. Now if you'll excuse me my best friend needs my help"

johnttf

DRPAIN

Thursday, July 27, 2006 6:53 PM

Location: Pain's Bunk

*Pain smiled as he dreamed of Ertia and the night they were on Londinium. They were in their hotel room, just relaxing in the jaccuzzi enjoying each others company. Then they were running through a hallway being chased by someone unseen. No matter how fast the two of them ran they felt that whoever was chasing them was getting closer. Pain grunted and the dream changed again. This time Pain was on another ship, Ertia was gone, replaced by an Asain woman who looked like Melanie. She turned to face him and Pain was taking aback by what he saw. The women looked like a corpse, her flesh peeling away as she came forward. The corpse grabbed Pain's arm and said*

You killed me thinking I was her, but you were mistaken.

*Pain tried to shake off the corpse's grip while he said*

Ser..Serena is th..that you?

*The corpse smiled, flesh flaking away, exposing rotting muscle tissue. It said to him*

Yes Pain it is I. Now you must pay for what you did.

*The corpse pulled out a dagger with a golden dragon on a black laminated wood handle and a razor sharp blade. In a quick fluid motion the corpse slit Pain's throat. Pain woke up, startled, and covered in a light sheen of sweat. Pain shook his head and fell back asleep.*

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

SAMEERTIA

Thursday, July 27, 2006 7:51 PM

didn't I write Kaylee going to the engine room and slamming the hatch behind her? *shrug*

"How the hell did he get off the ship?" Ertia asks, looking around her, "We're halfway to nowhere, and headed to somewhere else! And I didn't feel a shuttle leave."

Mal shrugs, "Why don't I ever know what's happenin' on my gorram boat?"

"I'll talk to Wash." Zoe heads for the bridge. "Then I'm waking up Jayne and searching every inch of this ship."

"Is something wrong?" The timid voice from the doorway belongs to Sybil, and Ertia waves her in.

"Nah. Just the usual mayhem around this place." She pours the woman some tea and JR pulls out a chair for her at the table.

"Honey?" Sybil gives JR a peculiar look, wrinkling her nose, "Have you been bathing in degreaser?

DRPAIN

Thursday, July 27, 2006 10:18 PM

*JR replied*

Yeah someone drew on my face with a black marker pen.

*Sybil's nose cringed again at the smell and said*

Oh I'm sure they're just having fun. Does the degreaser have to be that strong?

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13

Thursday, July 27, 2006 10:28 PM

Not entirely sure if you'd want 13 back on Serenity any time soon, E.

JOHNTHETHEATREFREAK

Friday, July 28, 2006 2:22 AM

DArn me I need to read closer uh forget the note thing lets just say I went through after her I'll edit my previous ost to reflect this

John walked into the engine room to find Kaylle crying while lying on her hammock

"I slammed the door for a reason"

"And I came in anyway for a reason too"

John walked over and sat laid beside her. Slowly her wrapped her in a big hug.

"Two times he left two times"

"I know I know"

"Its just if he really loves me why does he leave before things get serious"

"I don't know"

"Aren't you a mind reader now"

"No I'm an empath"

"Well couldn't you feel his plan to leave"

"It doesn't work that way"

"If I had known maybe we could have talked about it"

"Don't go blaming me for his mistake and don't blame yourself either He made a bad move leaving the best girl I know"

"Sorry I just can't believe he did that"

"It's okay" John waited while Kaylee cried her self to sleep the second time he felt confusion and saddness at the same time in a day something he didn't like to do. He thought about all that had happened while he had been on Sereniy so much in such a short period of time. He couldn't help but wonder if things were always like this on Serenity. Slowly John fell asleep.

johnttf

SAMEERTIA

Friday, July 28, 2006 4:16 AM

oops.. didn't realize that duplicated!

SAMEERTIA

Friday, July 28, 2006 4:17 AM

Ertia turned back to her keyboard, typed in a few commands, and was inside the communications matrix of Blue Sun's Paquin Satellite net.
-3dp. got rd?
-who the ruttin' go se are you?
-I c u rd fine. Never mind who I am. I know you.
-chuff off, mate
-not a mate. 3dp, carrying incense and myrhh.
-Ah, lass then. Gifts for the deep? Who is this?
-got an unload, need a buyer. percent is yours if you're in.

-Incense is chuff, lass. gimme a dash.

Ertia thought for a moment and then tagged an image...the coin where it lay on the scarred table-top.

- Rusty pennies. D.d. What's the cut?

"Mal? My contact wants to know what he can expect for a finders fee?" Ertia gestures Mal over, and he looks blankly at the screens near-incomprehensible garble.

"Ten percent's standard."

-10 and a fly-by with an old friend.
-got no friends. 10's a winner.
-Going green. Check in later.
-Hey, how will I know it's you? And just who the hell are you?

Ertia pauses. She's only ever met 3dp once in person. And he knew she was dead. She could trust no one and yet she was asking his trust to make this deal.

"pointer ref=viva, morte de artur encode."

With those words she signed off and looked up to Mal. "He'll see what he can find."

"What the heck did all that gobbledee-gook mean anyhow?"

Ertia smiles at the Captain. "That's what you pay me for, remember?"

Zoe stomped back into the galley, a none to happy Jayne behind her. "He took a suit. Went out the upper air-lock."

"Someone had to have picked 'im up." Jayne agrees irritably, "Not exactly a good place to go for a stroll."

"Well, he's gone now." Mal frowns, "I've about had it with people comin' on my boat and screwin stuff up!"

There's a long moment of silence before Mal realizes who else was in the room, "Not you, and yours, Miss Sybil. You done us a world of good back there. Kinda wishin' now we'd left that hwoon dahn 'bot to rot with the Alliance."

"He knew too much." Ertia reminded Mal. "If we'd left 13, he would have told them everything, betrayed every one of us. Heck, he might be doing it right now for all we know."

Wolf? You set it up so it sounded like Wash knew what was going on with you. If that's the case, you should probably write a Zoe/Wash scene 'esplainin.

DRPAIN

Friday, July 28, 2006 4:26 AM

Location: Pain's Bunk

*Pain's dreams calmed down somewhat as he smiled again and started to drool.*

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

SAMEERTIA

Friday, July 28, 2006 5:44 AM

Shipscat, still groggy from the abuse heaped on her in the cargo bay, staggers her way down the corridor.

She smells something that means warmth and safety, strength that would protect, not harm.

She slithers through the narrow opening in Pain's bunk and leaps lightly to the floor, sniffing carefully around the bunk. It smells like the big one and the one who feeds her sometimes.

Gingerly, she leaps to the top of the bed and curls on the blanket beside Pain, not quite touching, but close enough that danger would think twice before touching her.

Hurting and tired, Shipscat's soft purr compliments Pain's snores, and it's that image that Ertia sees when she sticks her head into the bunk.

The burly, muscular man, on his side with one arm curled around his pillow, snoring softly and the little grey tabby, tucked safely in the curve of his hip; it is the picture of contentment.

With a smile she softly pushes the door the rest of the way closed and makes her way back through the ship to the galley to await word from 3dp.

13

Friday, July 28, 2006 5:56 AM

Can you do this? Will you throw yourself into the deepest level, into the Mouth itself? Cut down all that you love, throw them into the ocean, and for what? A beating heart and flowing blood? Is it so terrible to not breathe, to not live?

You are more human than you think. That's what they tried to tell you, what she tried to tell you, but you refused to listen, instead burrowing deeper inside of yourself, lulling yourself into believing the new lies, of restoration, of redemption. They'll just as gladly kill you as anyone else.

"Wrong," he says, eyes shut tightly against the withering dark. "They won't try to kill me."

Try? They have you firmly in their grasp. Think about it. You bring River back to them, they use her, then you pant and bray for your reward. What's stopping them from just killing you while they supposedly are making you what you once were?

"Assuming I don't want to be dead."

If you truly wanted to die, you'd never have left that prison in the first place. You don't want to die, you only want the option.

Go back to Serenity. Tell them everything, help them hide, using what you already know. You owe them that much.

"For what?"

Taking you in when they shouldn't have, sheltering you at your weakest, fighting for you, dying for you. All for no apparent reason. They were your unobligated friends, and you repayed them with nothing.

Die, if that really is your wish. But not before paying them back.

(OoC: Sorry, long post.)

DRPAIN

Friday, July 28, 2006 6:21 AM

It's ok 13.

*Pain dreamt that him and Ertia were on a beach situated on a remote island. Pain sat in a lounge chair underneath an umbrella, while Ertia sat on his lap, her head resting on his chest. Pain was wearing shorts while Ertia had on a very skimpy bikini. Pain wrapped an arm around her waist as he grabbed a bottle of some sort of alcohol from the table beside his chair. Pain said to Ertia as he poured some of the booze into his glass*

Care for some more bao bei?

*Ertia squirmed in Pain's lap, smiled and said*

Yes please honey.

*Pain smiled and poured some more into Ertia's glass. He set the bottle back down on the table, picked his glass and said*

Ah this is the life. Sittin' here on a remote beach, watchin' the surf, drinkin' some booze, and relaxin' with the most attractive woman in the verse. Could life get any better?

*Ertia smiled and said as they clinked their glasses*

I'd doubt it could babe.

*The two of them drank their drinks and watched as the sun started to set.*

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

JOHNTHETHEATREFREAK

Friday, July 28, 2006 12:14 PM

John woke up yo find KAylee already up fiddlin with stuff.

"You okay" John said to her

"Yeah I'm fine" she replied without a flater in her voice.

"Good" John got up and walkedtoward the door to the engine room. "If you need to talk about it I'm here"

"I'll keep that in mind" John turned and left the engine room. Hungry he went to the galley to see if there was anything to eat.

johnttf

SAMEERTIA

Friday, July 28, 2006 3:25 PM

13, you keep writing quality stuff like that and you're welcome to make it s long as you like!

Okay gang, I am off to Las Vegas for the weekend.
I notice we're at 95 posts- I'll leave it to y'all to start the new thread.
Stay out of trouble. Don't kill anything that didn't deserver it and ..ummm... well, What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas!

I'd suggest we get Serenity headed for Paquin. Just assume 3dp can come through for us.

DRPAIN

Friday, July 28, 2006 6:06 PM

Have fun in Vegas E.! We'll hold down the fort while you're gone and we promise not to get into that much trouble.

*Pain woke up to the smell of cat breath. He wrinkled his nose, opened his eyes, and was greeted by a grey tabby who went to say*

MEOW!

*Pain sat up on an elbow and said*

Yeah good morning to you too cat. Don't you have some sheddin' to do on Simon's bed?

*The cat looked at the big human, not understanding what it was saying to her. Shipscat leaped off of Pain's bed looked up at him and replied*

Meow.

*Pain got up, still wearing the pants from yesterday, put a shirt on, and said to the cat*

Alright I'm up lets get you something to eat.

Shipscat purred and Pain was suprised she let him pick her up. The two of them exited Pain's room and entered the galley. Pain set Shipscat down on the floor and went to get her some food. Pain noticed Ertia asleep at the table but was preoccupied with getting Shipscat something to eat. At that moment Mal and Wash walked in, followed by Zoe. Mal said to Wash*

So just how long will it take us to get to Paquin?

*Wash replied*

At full burn about three days and that's if we don't run into any trouble.

*Mal replied as he walked over to Ertia*

Well I can't promise you that there won't be any of that.

*Pain set down a bowl of mashed up protein for Shipscat, who sniffed at it then started to eat it. Mal tapped Ertia on the shoulder and said*

Wake up Ertia you got work to do.

*Ertia mumbled something as she opened her eyes and saw the Captain. She sat up and said*

I'm awake what's it that you want me to do sir?

*Mal smiled and said*

Go tell your contact we'll be on Paquin in three days and ask where they want to meet us.

*Ertia stretched, yawned and said*

Yeah ok I'm on it sir.

*Mal replied*

Good see that you do. Pain you're on cooking duty.

*Pain nodded to Mal and said*

Yes sir Captain.

*Pain walked over to the pantry took out some protein, whatever little amount of vegetables they had, the last of the egg substitute, some spices and seasoning, and started to whip up something for breakfast.*

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DRPAIN

Saturday, July 29, 2006 2:43 AM

*Pain finished making breakfast, the smell of egg substitute and protein omelletes filling the air. Ertia sniffed the air, looked up from her computer and said to Pain*

Mmmm that smells good Pain.

*Pain smiled and said as he lowered the heat*

Why thank you Ertia. Cookin's one of the things you learn as a merc.

*Ertia replied*

Wow I didn't know that. I just thought you learned it from a family member.

*Pain smiled at Ertia and said as he walked over to the com*

Well I did that too.

*Pain pressed the button for the shipwide com and spoke into it*

Breakfast is served! Get your butts in here before Jayne eats it all!

*Pain clicked off the com and back to the two large pans on the stove. Jayne walked in and said*

Knew I smelled somethin' good.

*JR, Sybil, and Choo walked in, JR smelled the aroma in the air and said*

Aww Pain's famous egg substitute and protein omelletes! Do I smell somethin' spicy as well?

*Pain grinned and replied*

Yep made a spicy version just for you and anyone else who wants somethin' with a lil' bit of a kick.

*Choo spoke up*

I must say Pain I haven't smelled something this good since last spring's county fair. And that's a compliment not an insult.

*Pain chuckled then said*

Why thanks for the compliment Mr. Choo. Say how's your leg doin'?

*Choo smiled and said*

You doctor says I'll be back to my oldself in a couple of days.

*Ertia closed her computer and said*

Why that's great Choo. You'll be fine by the time we land on Paquin.

*Choo asked Ertia*

And what will you be doing on Paquin if I may ask?

*Mal butted in*

Oh nothin' really just a job and if there's time mayhaps some fun.

*Kaylee heard the words Paquin and fun as her and John walked in and said*

Ooh we's gonna have some fun on Paquin? Ooh it smells good in here.

*John spoke up from the alcove*

Yes Pain made some omelletes from egg substitute and protein.

*Pain turned to John and said*

Oh hey John I didn't hear you enter.

*John grinned and said*

I have that effect.

*Pain nodded his head and said to everyone*

Alright dig in folks. The spicy version is in the left pan and the regular's in the right.

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

JOHNTHETHEATREFREAK

Saturday, July 29, 2006 2:53 AM

John didn't know which to go for he dicide the regular was the best bet and sat down at the table and dug in. Of all the places he'd been Paquin was new and he looked forwad to another new place

johnttf

GUYWHOWANTSAFIREFLYOFHISOWN

Saturday, July 29, 2006 3:31 AM

well, this is post 100

*Guy walked in and sniffed the air*

somethin' smells good

*Grabs a plate and loads up with spicy variety*

http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/llama.php
-try it out, I dare you

98% of teens have smoked pot, if you are one of the 2% that haven't, copy this into your signature

I'm so into Firefly, my butt glows in the dark.

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