Life Onboard Serenity: Violent Lunatics & Those Who Kill Them

POSTED BY: SameErtia
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SAMEERTIA

Thursday, August 24, 2006 3:18 AM

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

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Latest Adventure: "Three Wheels on Our Wagon"

In which:
We've gotten a bit sick of Niska coming after us.
John took River and went after Niska and his men. Serenity, not one to leave Simon's baby sis behind, has taken up arms and gone after them. Currently, we've got Choo on the inside; Pain, JR & Sybil on their way in to blow the power supply, Ertia's hanging in Inara's shuttle, ready to fly at a moments notice, and Serenity is (I think) waiting for the signal that we've blown the power supply.

Oh, yeah, and there are Blue Hands guys here. So, let's go kill that Shiong-muh duh duang-ren Niska, steal some priceless artifacts and head out into the stars! (Why do I not think it will be that easy?

Now, please remember the rules...

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 author’s 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 Ertia and She'll put it up on her site.

So…lets get flying....

DRPAIN

Thursday, August 24, 2006 3:53 AM

*The three of them made their way, picking off guards who got in the way of their guns. Pain looked at his data pad, saw that they were close, and said to JR and Sybil*

Ok I'm goin' in. I need you two to stay here and cover for me dong ma?

*Sybil was about to answer when a shout came from the end of the corridor. The three of them turned in the direction of the shout and saw about ten armed guards aiming their guns at them. Pain unslung his AK and said*

Ta ma de! JR, Sybil shoot to kill!

*Pain barged through the door to the power supply and was greeted by more guards. Pain swore as gunfire erupted outside, setting the AK on full auto, Pain opened up on the guards, killing most of them as bullets hit his armor. Pain took cover behind a console as the remaining guards opened fire. Pain thought as he heard an alarm sound*

Aw sh*t!

*Pain took out a grenade, activated it and tossed it in the direction of the gunfire. Pain knew it was risky, what with being in the same room as the power supply and an active grenade, but there wasn't anything he could do at the moment as the grenade exploded, killing one guard and severly injuring the other. Over Pain's com JR shouted*

Pain we managed to kill the guards outside, but they managed to set off an alarm!

*Pain replied*

Don't worry about it. I'm settin' the explosives as we speak. Tell Ertia and the rest that we've ran into some slight complications and that we need to do the job now.

*JR replied as Pain set the final charge on the power supply*

Sure thing Pain. Just get out of there before you blow the power supply.

*Pain smiled armed the explosives and said*

Don't worry JR I'll be out of here long before I blow it.

*JR knew Pain could take care of himself and let out a sigh. He said to Sybil*

Ok hon lets move out. Pain'll find his way out. He always does.

*Sybil nodded and the two of them headed back to the maintainance shaft airlock. Pain could hear the sound of boots marching down the corridor and swore to himself. He looked up, saw a ventilation shaft and smiled. Pain thought to himself*

Well Pain old boy looks like we'll be hittin' the shaft.

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

CHOO1701

Thursday, August 24, 2006 6:01 AM

Choo was slowly counting the money Niska had given when the alarms went. Never seen so many armed guards raise their weapons so quickly.

"What was that?" inquired Choo.

"Intuder alert Mr. Niska, in the power supply room. Seem heavily armed." said Niska's second in command.

Choo didn't waver from Niska's ice cold glares. Been taught not to long, long ago...

"Get more men down there and close of all airlocks. No one gets in and no one gets out." Niska Ordered. Most of the men left, only leaving two to guard Niska, and the Men of Blue.

Silent seconds ticked by, until a shot broke out and killed one of the guards. "Look out," Choo dragged Niska behind a desk while the other guard feel and bullets sprayed across the path.

"Niska. I've got a message here from Captain Reynolds." said John, "Havn't we River.....River?"

Standing by the wall stood the two Blues, guarding the River Tam, who was clearly very shaken by their presence. "two by two..." she muttered. Slowly one drew out a small tube of metal and pressed the button.

"Chwen" muttered Choo.

i hope the others on the ship are having a better time than this...

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*under FRIKKING repair*...

DRPAIN

Thursday, August 24, 2006 6:48 AM

*Pain climbed through the ventilation shaft trying to keep his weapons from clattering on the metal all while trying to look at his data pad to see where he was headed. Pain came to a stop over a vent and peered down through it. He saw armed guards rush past toward the way of the power supply and thought*

I'll be humped if'n they try to disarm those explosives.

*Pain pulled out the detonator from it's pouch and tried to move forward but couldn't. Pain turned and saw that his right foot was caught in a bundle of wires and struggled to get his foot loose. Some of the guards heard Pain struggling in the ventilation shaft and one of them spoke into a com*

Sir we have the intruder inside the ventilation shaft overhead in corridor Theta-6 Section 42.

*At that moment Pain felt the vent give way, sending him falling head first. The guards saw Pain hanging by his foot a six feet from the floor and aimed their guns at him. The one closest to Pain said to him in a gruff voice*

Put your hands in the air and drop the device.

*Pain smiled and replied*

Sure thing boss.

*Pain let go of the detonator and watched as the top heavy device fell to the floor, button first. It hit the floor, the button retracting into the device, activating the charges. Those guards who had entered the power supply room and were about to disarm the explosives were immediately vaporized as a massive explosion went off, destroying the power supply and shutting down the power to the entire station. The guards surrounding Pain were about to fire on him when the entire corridor went black causing them to become disoriented. A few moments went by and then the emergency lighting came on. The guards turned their attention back to Pain only to find him gone. On the floor was a grenade, which exploded a second later, killing those closest to it and seriously wounding those in the vicinity.*

Meanwhile in the Maintainance Shaft

*Two spacesuited people floated through the now gravity-less shaft. JR patched himself through to Ertia and said*

Um Ertia there was a slight problem with the plan. Pain's still inside but don't worry he can take care of himself. Me and Sybil are coming to you so just stay where you are.

*JR could hear Ertia breathing over the com and said to her reassuringly*

It'll be fine E. trust me. Pain's a fighter and he'll find a way out. He always does.

*Ertia waited, tears starting to well up in her eyes. She brushed them away as JR and Sybil entered the shuttle. She looked at JR who took off his helmet and said to him, in a demanding tone*

Tell me what happened I wanna know.

I think I'll let Ertia handle that.

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

SAMEERTIA

Thursday, August 24, 2006 8:35 PM

in best Zoe voice, "That's my man!"

JR shook his head, "I'll tell you everything, but right now, we gotta go."

No. Not leaving him. Not again. Gorram it! Not leaving him behind! She thought the words but she knew JR was right. If they don't move, they will all die. She powered up the shuttle. "GORRAM IT! Talk to me!"

"We got caught. Pain went in to set of the detonators." Sybil explains calmly, the same steel that allowed her to take out the pirate ship rolling in her voice. "Ertia, you have to concentrate, now."

"I'm leaving him." She whispers the words as she eases the shuttle out of the shaft and wheels it around, soaring under the powered down station and back up under the main freight entrance.

"We'll get him back." JR's hand drops on her shoulder. "We're gonna get 'em all back. Land right there, that freight access."

He reaches across her and grabs the com, "Serenity. The Show is On."

DRPAIN

Thursday, August 24, 2006 9:09 PM

*Pain cautiously made his way through the red emergency light tinted corridor, taking cover in an empty storage closet. He took out his data pad, selected the "Send a Wave" option and typed*

This is Pain. I had a small problem gettin' back to the shuttle, hence the reason I'm still onboard the station. I'd be appreciatin' it if'n you'd send some much needed reinforcements. It's kinda hard takin' on a gang of armed goons by one's self.

*Pain hit the transmit button and sent the wave to Serenity, hoping that Wash or the Captain would see it.*

Onboard Serenity

Quote:
Originally posted by SameErtia:
"Serenity. The Show is On."

*Mal was on the bridge, still a little weak from his injury when JR's voice came over the com. Mal replied over the shipwide com*

This is the Captain speaking! Launch the assualt now!

*Wash was sitting in the pilot's seat when the screen flashed in front of him reading:

INCOMING WAVE: TEXT ONLY

*Wash said to Mal as he tapped the screen*

Sir we got a message from Pain.

*Mal put a hand on the piloit's seat and replied*

What's it say?

*Wash let Mal read the message on the screen.*

Quote:

This is Pain. I had a small problem gettin' back to the shuttle, hence the reason I'm still onboard the station. I'd be appreciatin' it if'n you'd send some much needed reinforcements. It's kinda hard takin' on a gang of armed goons by one's self.

*Mal read the message and replied*

Alright tell those in the cargo bay that Pain's still on the station and needs help.

*Wash nodded and said over the shipwide com*

Ok listen up people. Pain's still onboard Niska's station and needs some help. So uh yeah give him some help.

In the Cargo Bay

*Jayne snorted and said*

Figures. Probably got himself caught right now and needs us to get him outta trouble.

*Fly gives Jayne a glare. He sees it and replies*

What'd I say?

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

BIGWOLF18

Thursday, August 24, 2006 9:28 PM

*wolf cocked his revolvers.*

wolf" lock and load."

*everyone walked out of the cargo bay and into the space station. knowing that they might not come back.*

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the summer is hot normally but in england its more like winter!

JOHNTHETHEATREFREAK

Thursday, August 24, 2006 10:22 PM

In and instant John had lept across the room, kicked the object out of the man's hand anso hard it shattered against the wall. He started wailing on Blue Sun guy 1 and knocked him out maybe killed he wasn't really concerned with which. He turned to the other and found he had been taken care of by River

"That's my girl"

He turned to Niska he never failed a job he lifted his only gun out of his pocket and pointed it straight at him. Without waiting he pulled the trigger.

but di I kill him up to y'all

johnttf

BIGWOLF18

Thursday, August 24, 2006 10:39 PM

dont kill him, yet.

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the summer is hot normally but in england its more like winter!

CHOO1701

Friday, August 25, 2006 6:08 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by bigwolf18:
dont kill him, yet.

let Mal do it. Revenge and all...

Niska ducked as the bullet missed him, running for a hidden door.

There was a couple of seconds before Choo said "Evening John, River. Doing okay?"

John just shot him a look as the station was rocked by another explosion.

"Big bang, like a flower," said River, not moving an inch as the station rocked and buckled.

Choo pulled out his hidden comm unit and clicked it on "Mr. Wash, you can tell Dr. Tam that River ios safe and sound, and tell Mal Johns here as well."

"Got it." replied Wash. "And don't forget the shuttle! " shouted Mal.

"What he said, where is it?" Choo enquired

"landing bay 5, above the engine core. No idea if its survived that explosion." John said.

There was a click as wash replied "The others are on their way down to help Pain, you might want to get back to ship before this whole place blows....."

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*under FRIKKING repair*...

DRPAIN

Friday, August 25, 2006 6:59 AM

*Pain stepped out of the storage closet, looking at his data pad, waiting for a response when a gunshot sounded and Pain's data pad flew out of his hand. Pain looked up to see two armed goons and swore*

Son of a !

*Pain took his SMG and opened fire just as the two goons opened fire. Pain could feel bullets hitting his armor and one grazing his left arm. Pain kept firing as he ducked behind a doorframe, his SMG running dry as he did so. Pain ejected the empty mag and slapped in a fresh one, not caring about the blood that was coming out of his wound. Pain fired blind through the doorway, smiling as he heard one of the guards scream out in pain. He peeked through the doorway, quickly ducking as the remaing guard opened fire. Pain could hear the sounds of more guards coming in both directions and said to himself*

Today just isn't my gorram day.

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

SAMEERTIA

Friday, August 25, 2006 6:18 PM

Ertia's hands clench on the yoke of Inara's shuttle as the entire station rocks. JR and Sybil had gone in, and she was once again left to mind the shuttle.

It smells of Inara's incense, rich and sweet. A juxtaposition to the burning violence that is happening outside.

She can hear Sybil over the com, calm and solid as her AK shreds chaos.

"Don't FORGET THE SHUTTLE." Mal, yelling. She knows it's fear, and his own impotence in the face of his injury. If the shuttle John and River took is even still intact it will be a miracle.

Quickly, she pops her own com button, "Wash? Anybody? I'm holding at kitchen dock 3. I'll hold as long as I can..."
Another violent explosion, a raw grinding sound as the shuttle dock ripples with the force. "...Anybody needs a ride in my vicinity, I'm here."

She sets the yoke and checks the dock seal, doing all she can to keep her hands busy, and her mind on the job.

DRPAIN

Friday, August 25, 2006 6:52 PM

*Pain felt the station shake and said to himself*

Ok I think I used too much explosives.

*Pain could hear the footsteps of the guards coming closer and looked for a way out. There was only one door in the part of the corridor that Pain was in. Pain sighed and thought to himself*

Please be a way out.

*Pain tried the handle, swore when it didn't budge, then noticed the electronic lock on the wall. Pain raised his pistol and fired three times into the lock. He tried the handle again and was relieved to find that the door finally opened. Pain made his way in, closing the door behind him, just as he could hear the shouts of guards and the banging on the door. Pain muttered something as he took off his belt and used it to secure the door closed. Pain knew it wouldn't hold long as he turned around and surveyed the room. It was a large galley that Pain had managed to stumble into and an empty one at that. Pain made his way through it towards the kitchen, noticing an airlock door to the right. Pain said to himself*

Why the hell does a kitchen need an airlock?

*Pain didn't bother to answer that as he saw the display next to the door. It showed that a ship was docked at the other end. Pain unslung his SMG and hoped that whoever was on that ship didn't mind him taking it. Pain opened the airlock door, closed it behind him and opened the outside airlock door. He immediately recognized the inside of the shuttle as being Inara's. He let out an audible sigh, wincing at the wound on his arm and said*

Babe if'n you're here tell Wash I'm fine.

*Pain collapsed on the bench, tired from the loss of blood.*

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

SAMEERTIA

Friday, August 25, 2006 11:02 PM

"Pain?" Ertia whirled at the familiar voice, nearly overturning one of Inara's tea-urns. "Oh, god, look at you."

He was bleeding. Scents of sulfur and plastique clung to him, and there was a long scrape on his cheek.

"How bad are you hurt, babe?" Ertia was already digging for the rudimentary first aid kit every shuttle was supplied with, but she could tell just by looking that this needed more than a band-aid. "Did you see Sybil and JR? I haven't heard from them since they went in. What about John and River?"

Wash's voice called over the com, "E. According to sensors, you got half a dozen intercept gunners flying in on your right. You need to disengage and get the hell out of there."

Gunners? Of course that hwoon dahn had fighters. And she had... a shuttle. Standard short range, wide orbit shuttle. No guns. No real speed.

Grabbing Pain's face with both hands she dropped a kiss on his lips, trying not to cry again. "Real glad to see you, babe."

Then she slammed the hatch and disengaged from the cargo airlock, before running to the pilots chair. "You might wanna hang on."

The shuttle slammed into reverse, backing out of the cargo-dock. There they were. Not half a dozen, just three... armed alliance fast burns- three times her speed, three times her power.

"Pain? If you're still conscious, I need some help with a plan!" In the meantime, she shoved the nose of the shuttle down hard, diving for the bottom of the station, rolling it through the haze of debris from the explosion, praying that there was nothing big in there for them to hit.

SAMEERTIA

Friday, August 25, 2006 11:03 PM

that's probably the last post before I get back on Sunday. Y'all be good! Have fun killing Niska!

BIGWOLF18

Friday, August 25, 2006 11:35 PM

we'll poke him with a long pointy stick for ya.

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we are THE FORSAKEN and we aim to burn!

DRPAIN

Saturday, August 26, 2006 2:42 AM

You know we really could use a new punching bag.

*Pain grimaced as he held on barely. He knew the bullet that hit his arm must've struck an artery, because he continued to lose blood. Pain managed to make his way to the copilot's seat, slumped in it and said to Ertia*

Babe I need you to take off your shirt.

*Ertia gave Pain a look and said in a skocked tone*

Pain I really don't think this is the time to be sexin' each other.

*Pain gave a small grin and said*

As much fun as that'd be right now, I need you to use your shirt to stop the bleedin'. I'll take over the controls while you patch up my wound.

*Ertia was to sure of Pain's ability to control the shuttle but did as he said anyways. She let him take the controls as she took off her shirt and wrapped it tight around his wound. Pain grunted as she did that and said to her as she took the contorls from him*

Thanks babe. Have I told you how hot you are lately and that I love you?

*Ertia smiled and said*

I love you too babe just hang in there. We'll have Simon fix you up good as new babe.

*Pain smiled weakly then said*

That's if'n Niska's goons don't blow us up first. Now give me the wheel babe and lets show these bastards how to fly.

*The adrenaline was pumping in Pain's body as he took control of the shuttle once again. Pain wasn't as good a pilot as Wash was but he was better than average. The proximity alarm sounded as the fast burn shuttles closed in. Pain knew the fast burn shuttles were built for speed but they weren't as manueverable as the shuttle they were in. Pain tested that theory out as he piloted the shuttle around a rather large chunk of debris, missing it by mere inches. The other shuttle wasn't so lucky as it tried the same thing but wound up slamming into the debris. Pain gave a pained chuckle and said to Ertia*

One down two to go.

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

CHOO1701

Saturday, August 26, 2006 5:42 AM

"I still don't know why you wanted that sword?" shouted John over the gunfire.

"Could sell it for a few bob. Besides it looks shiny and preatty," shouted back Choo releasing another burst of fire in the direction of the remaining guards.

River sat just by John, very shaken and very nervous "this old man, he played two..."

"reloading." John stated. Choo tried to draw their fire,. taking one down.

"Don't get cocky kid." remarked John as he blew the last two away. "Shuttles just through that door. Where that nice big bloodstain is.."

Walking through cautiously (doing all the crafty Hollywood, scan the area while crouched thin ), and River entered, skipping and twirling, they found Shuttle number 2.

"Lets go. Had enough business for one day." Choo remarked dryly. "oh, and: i'm driving."

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"Serenity, this is Shuttle 2, prepare for receive and dock." crackled the radio.

Good to have you back" replied Wash. "EVENTUALLY!! Okay guys, bring her home, our fu-" Wash was cut off as an explosion ripped through most of the station. "Holy...She's breaking apart..."

What Wash didn't see though was Mal, hobbling down the corridor, holding his trusty pistol and look of determination on his face.....

time to poke Niska with a very large stick!?!

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*under FRIKKING repair*...

DRPAIN

Saturday, August 26, 2006 6:27 AM

*Pain was still concious enough to dodge the new debris field that erupted in front of them as they were being chased by the remaining two fast burn shuttles. Ertia said to Pain in a shaken tone*

That was close bao bei. I'd say you used a bit too much explosive but I want that old hun dan dead.

*Pain was about to smile but the proximity alarm went off again. Pain looked at the screen and said to Ertia*

Well I hate to say this but we've got one on our tail who's gaining ground fast, and another coming at us also closing in fast.

*Ertia was very worried now and it showed in her voice when she said*

Wh..what are you g.gonna do Pain?

*Pain's vision blurred a bit but cleared once he blinked his eyes. He smiled and said*

We're goin' to play a game of Chicken and I intend to win.

*Pain pushed the shuttle to it's max as he aimed it straight at the oncoming shuttle, the one behind him following closely. Ertia was too scared to watch and closed her eyes. As she gripped the pilot's chair tighter she thought to herself*

Oh Goddess please let us live. Please let us live.

*The proximity alarm kept blaring as the distance between Pain and the oncoming shuttle shortened by leaps and bounds. Pain wondered what the guy in the oncoming shuttle was thinking, but decided not to persue that thought. Pain let out a breath and said*

Hey buddy I got a suprise for you.

*Pain fired the thrusters and made a hard right just as the guy behind him was almost in spitting range. The man in the shuttle behind Pain watched him execute a hard right turn and was about to follow when his proximity alarm went off. He looked out his windscreen at the fast approaching shuttle in front of him and said*

Son of a.....

*The two fast burn shuttles collided, their explosion adding to the debris field. Pain turned the shuttle around, pointed it in Serenity's direction and said to Ertia*

There. There was my plan. Now get us to Serenity.

*Pain's vision started to blur as he let Ertia take back control of the shuttle. He knew he wasn't far off from going unconcious. Pain let out a breath, grabbed Ertia's arm and said to her*

Tell th..the doc that..that Fly has the..same blood type...as me.

*Pain's grip loosened on Ertia's arm as he went unconcious. Ertia stared at him, tears started to form at the corners of her eyes as she said*

I will baby. I will.

*Ertia clicked on the com and said into it*

Serenity this is Shuttle 1. I have a medical emergency. Pain's lost a lot of blood and needs immediate medical attention.

*Ertia switched on the autopilot and grabbed Pain's hand. She kissed it and said to him as tears started to streak down her cheeks*

Don't you die on me baby please. You just gotta hang in there. We'll be back on Serenity in a little while, so just hold on..for me.

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

JOHNTHETHEATREFREAK

Saturday, August 26, 2006 1:51 PM

Wait did we leave Niska in his office If someone took care of that and I missed it disregard this post

As Choo flew back toward Serenity John sat in the back with an unconciouss tied up Niska

"You know I'd kill you myself were there no others who deserve the pleasure" He sat down next to River and waited

johnttf

CHOO1701

Saturday, August 26, 2006 4:11 PM

Found him in the shuttle?

Choo pushed the throttle forward as the shuttle launched out of the bay. Below them the station was slowly disintergrating.

"Yeah, from what i've heard Captain Reynolds will be....happy with having Niska in his hands, but you on the other hand..." CHoo replied.

"What!?!" exclaimed John, "The situation we were having was so wu toh wu now. We've ended it now. The head of the snake has been cut off."

"Still gotta be careful of the body though." River replied "more muscle there. Heads only the thinking part, tinkering over. Like a clock...."

There was a breif pause as everyone pondered the new predicament.

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*under FRIKKING repair*...

DRPAIN

Saturday, August 26, 2006 6:55 PM

*Wash's voice came over the shuttle's com*

Ertia you're cleared for docking just in time too. That station is breaking up and I don't know how long we can stay here.

*Ertia hit the com and replied*

What in the gorram hell are we still doing here then?

*Wash replied*

We got word from JR and Sybil that they just spotted Mal heading towards Niska's office. They're on their way to intercept. Fly and Jayne aren't back yet either.

*Ertia released the autopilot and swore. She piloted Inara's shuttle onto the docking clamps and powered down the shuttle. She turned to Pain and said to him*

We're home baby we're home.

*She heard the two ship's airlocks seal, opened the hatch and stepped out onto the catwalk and yelled*

I NEED SOME GORRAM HELP CARRYING PAIN TO THE INFIRMARY!

*Book heard Ertia's yell for help and hurried up the stairs to help her. Book replied in a calm manner*

How badly is he hurt child?

*Ertia replied, wiping tears from her cheeks*

Bad Shepard very bad.

*The two of them helped Pain out of the copilot's seat and down the stairs to the infirmary where Simon was expecting them. He looked over Pain as Book and Ertia sat Pain into the exam chair and said*

He's lost a lot of blood. If you'd brung him in any later he'd be dead. Do any of you know his blood type?

*Ertia replied to Simon's question*

Pain did say to me that he and Fly had the same blood type. Where is she?

*Book and Simon shrugged as Simon hooked up Pain to various monitors. Simon said to Book*

Book go to the freezer and get me the small bag labeled DCLHb will you.

*Book nodded and walked over to the small freezer in the corner. Ertia looked puzzled and said*

What's DCLHb Simon?

*Simon replied not taking his sight off of Pain*

DCLHb stands for Diaspirin Cross-Linked Hemoglobin.

*Simon looked at Ertia, saw that she had a confused look on her face and said*

It's synthetic blood. The amount in the bag that I have is enough to stabilize Pain long enough until we can get Fly to do a transfusion.

*Book handed Simon the small bag of red fluid and walked over to Ertia, putting a hand on her shoulder. The two of them watched as Simon hooked the bag up to an IV line that was connected to Pain's arm. They could only stand by and hope that Fly would be back soon.*

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

DRPAIN

Sunday, August 27, 2006 6:25 AM

BUMP

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

CHOO1701

Sunday, August 27, 2006 4:08 PM

"impressive..." muttered Choo as he saw the lower part of the station float above the shuttle. A big giant cylinder with one end frayed, bits of twisted and torn metal thrown outwards.

"Looks like they hit 'em bad." Said John as he watched. "Saw something like this a few years back. Reavers hit a giant cargo hauler. Nothing left but shredded metal tube..." Johns voice trailed off a bit. "Better head for home. Looks like theres no more fighters, and the batteries won't last forever."

Choo picked up the radio and said "Wash, this is shuttle two. looks clear from here, no cavalery or anything. Where heading back..."

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DRPAIN

Sunday, August 27, 2006 5:50 PM

*Wash replied over the com*

We'll be waiting Shuttle 2. We still have a few wayward babes missing but...

*JR cut in over the com and said, as he and Sybil dragged an unconicious Mal into the cargo bay*

We got the Captain although I had to pistol whip him to get him to come with us. I reckon he won't be too happy 'bout that. Oh and Fly and Jayne are back as well. Jayne even managed to get himself shot...again.

*Wash replied over the com*

Ok good everyone's onboard. We'll be ready to go just as someone closes the cargo bay door.

*Fly helped Jayne make his way through the cargo bay after she hit the button to close the cargo bay door. She was cut up and bruised too but her injuries weren't that bad. When she saw Pain in the infirmary she pushed Jayne away from her, causing him to fall and yell out*

GORRAMMIT WOMAN! WHAT THE HELL DID YA DO THAT FOR!

*Fly made her way into the infirmary just as Simon finished patching up Pain's gunshot wound. She noticed Ertia and gave the other woman a hug and said*

What happened to him?

*Simon spoke up*

He was shot in the arm. By the looks of it the bullet struck an artery, causing him to lose quite a bit of blood. I have him on some DCLHb but we need you to do a blood transfusion.

*Fly looked confused and said to Simon as she sat down on the stool next to Pain*

What's DCLHb?

*Ertia spoke up and said*

Simon says it's synthetic blood. He only had enough to stabilize Pain til you got here.

*Fly looked at Ertia as Simon prepped her to do the transfusion, not wincing as Simon begun the procedure. Fly said to Ertia*

Do you know how this happened mei mei?

*Before Ertia could answer Jayne hobbled in and said to Fly in a not too happy manner*

What the ruttin' hell's yer problem Fly?

*Jayne saw Pain in the exam chair and shut up. He turned to Simon and said*

Doc when ya got the time could ya fix up my leg?

*Simon only nodded as he checked Pain's vitals. Jayne turned to Ertia and said*

What the hell happened to Pain?

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CHOO1701

Sunday, August 27, 2006 7:28 PM

"repeat that again shuttle 2." siad Wash

"you heard right Wash," Choo said over the comm "we knocked the kooky Godfather out and brining him i - oh...er...um...crud..."

Wash lowered the comm for a moment, vivid memories flooding back. Fighting them back Wash picked up the comm and said: "Roger, over and out."

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DRPAIN

Monday, August 28, 2006 2:07 AM

*Wash switched on the shipwide com and said*

Will every able bodied person please meet in the cargo bay. We uh have a special guest.

*Jayne wondered out loud as Simon patched up his wound*

Special guest? Who in the ruttin' hell did we pick up?

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SAMEERTIA

Monday, August 28, 2006 3:43 AM

Ertia took a long last look at Pain, watching Simon work silently. Gently, she pushed Jayne down on the counter. "Elevate that, and here, apply pressure until Simon can see you. Doesn't look too bad. In fact, looked alot worse when I shot you."

Jayne growled at her and she couldn't help but smile at having succesfully rallied his attention.

She touched Fly's shoulder gently, "I'm going to the cargo bay. Stay with him."

In the cargo bay, a crowd had gathered, and she tried to push her way through, "What is it? What are you all..."

There on the cargo bay floor, tied with cargo line and duct tape, sat Adelai Niska, glaring at them in fury and fear.

"He doesn't seem so big and mighty now, does he?" Ertia asked no one in particular. "So what do we do with him now?"

DRPAIN

Monday, August 28, 2006 4:01 AM

*Confident that everyone was onboard and accounted for, Wash disengaged Serenity from the disintegrating space station and piloted the ship away from all of the destruction.*

Meanwhile in the Cargo Bay

*Guy replied*

We could use a new punching bag.

*JR replied*

I could use a target to practice shootin' at.

*Sybil placed a hand on JR's arm and said*

You'll do no such thing. Besides it's the Captain's decision to decide Mr. Niska's fate.

*Mal woke up from being pistol whipped and entered the cargo bay. He headed towards the crowd of people, spotted JR and took out his gun. He aimed it a JR's head, cocked the hammer and said in a not too pleasant tone*

JR you wanna give me a reason why I shouldn't space you right quick for pistol whippin' me?

*JR pointed to the tied up Niska on the ground and said*

There's you're reason Captain.

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DRPAIN

Monday, August 28, 2006 5:19 PM

*Before Mal could do anything, Wash's voice came over the shipwide com*

Uh folks do we have a destination yet? If not I'd like to get Serenity to Refueling Staion 15 since we're running a tad low on the zoomy stuff. Also if anyone cares I do think we could use some R&R from all the shooting, stabbing, and the exploding.

*Wash wondered to himself*

Does anybody even listen to me or am I just talking to myself?

Where is everyone?

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CHOO1701

Monday, August 28, 2006 7:26 PM

not sure. Outside perhaps...

"Fine," siad Mal, "get us to 15, then find somewhere friendly."

"My brothers home would be the best option," said John. "Got no hate or anger against your crew. Always a good man."

"It WAS our original destenation." said Wash over the comm, "and the co-ordinates are already pre-set."

Mal thought for a moment. Lot of emotions running through his head. "Do it." he muttered, "And also find a way to dispose of Niska."

"K." said Jayne as he picked up Niska. "er....little help? He's heavier than he looks...." Wolf and Guy helped Jayne lug Niska across the cargo bay.

"Rest of you proberly got jobs to do. Best not keep them waiting..." Said Mal as he exited the Cargo Bay towards the bridge..

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13

Monday, August 28, 2006 9:23 PM

"Arrival in ten minutes, boss."

"Great. Alright, Pistol, here's the plan. You, me, and Adelaide'll go ahead on shuttle six. I'm leaving Chiko in command."

"What happens when we dock?" the one-armed gunner asks. "How're we goan get the girl outta there."

"We're not."

Pistol didn't look too surprised.

13 sighed. "Chiko'll think of something when he reports back to LaChance. You and Adelaide are going with me just in case something bad happens."

"Huh. How bad do ya suppose it could get?"

13 smiled distantly. "Just be prepared. Now, go get Adelaide."

"Right, boss."

DRPAIN

Monday, August 28, 2006 11:29 PM

*Fly looked out the infirmary window and into the cargo bay. She saw Jayne, Guy, and Wolf pick up Niska and carry him off out of her line of sight. She asked Simon, a little woozy from the blood transfusion*

What's Niska doin' onboard our ship?

*Simon replied to Fly's question, just as he could hear the sounds of someone getting beat*

I don't know Fly but all I can say is it can't be good...for Niska.

*Just then the sleeping Mac, the other survivor from the ship that was piloted by JR and Sybil, sat up and said*

Where am I and who the ruttin' hell are you folks?

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13

Monday, August 28, 2006 11:51 PM

Home.

Home? What was home? He'd been too many places, too many families to create a home. Zenith, High Charity, Serenity, the Animinaru...Wesley and XIII, Fly and River, Pistol and Chiko...and the many incarnations of himself, the Voice, and the Whisper.

Home or not, Serenity was close enough to see.

"Boss?" Adelaide at the controls. "Wave 'em?"

"Yeah. Ask for Mal."

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"All crew to the bridge. Repeat, all crew to the bridge," Wash's voice blared through the shipwide com. "And Mal."

Hell is it now? Got enough problems, Mal thought as he, followed by the crew and a bruised, captive Niska. Although, Mal was pretty happy, all things considered. Got Niska, nobody died, and reasonably stable destination...

"Hello, Mal. Good to see you." 13 smiled ruefully. "Mind letting me on-ship for a little while?"

SAMEERTIA

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 4:34 AM

"Captain," Ertia stepped forward, pushing between Kaylee and Book, "I am not all sure that's a wise idea."

"I tend to second that notion." Book's voice was full of warning.

Mal glanced back at his crew. He was still hurting, still weak, but this was still his gorram ship. He faced the image of 13 squarely, "Well, Thirteen, can't say rightly as I'm all keen on lettin' you onboard, unless you can give me a mighty compellin' reason why I would do that."

Behind Mal, Zoe nodded.
Behind Zoe, Jayne kicked Niska in the shins. Sadly, the old coot was beyond yelping at this point.

CHOO1701

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 5:52 AM

"HEY! Wait a minute! Thats the guy who left me for dead on Three Hills!!!" Choo suddenly said.

Everyone gave him "your-turning-into-River" looks.

"Sorry. Besides who is this '13'?"

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DRPAIN

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 6:01 AM

*Mac looked around the infirmary, saw the large man in the exam chair and the pretty woman sitting next to him giving a blood transfusion. Mac turned to the doctor and said*

Where's JR and Sybil? What ship am I on?

*Simon said in his calm doctor's voice*

Calm down Mr. Mac. JR and Sybil are on the bridge with the Captain of this ship. You're onboard a Firefly Class Transport named Serenity. Everything's going to be fine.

*Simon made his way cautiously to the com, Mac eyeing his every move. Simon carefully picked up the com and said into it*

Uh I hope I'm not interrupting anything but our other passenger is awake and wanting to see JR and Sybil.

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OATH

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 7:19 AM

You folks say anyone can join?

OATH

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 7:20 AM

First post and I've already doubled.

Spectacular.

13

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 7:31 AM

13's smile faltered for a second at the sight of the bag-carrying man Ertia had shot on Three Hills, but peaked back up almost immediately.

"You must be mistaken," 13 says. "Never seen you before in my life."

"Now, as to a reason...well, I can only really tell you about it in person." His eyes flashed. "Long stories, exciting adventure."

"An explanation?" Fly asks quietly.

"That too," 13 mutters, eyes downcast. "And information. But I'll need to see you in person."

Just then, Simon's bodiless voice interrupted.

"Uh I hope I'm not interrupting anything but our other passenger is awake and wanting to see JR and Sybil."

A woman 13 vaguely recognized immediately left the bridge, accompanied by JR.

"How 'bout it?" 13 grins, eyes flashing again.

CHOO1701

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 7:46 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Oath:
You folks say anyone can join?

yeah sure, just find a way to come on board! ANd don't forget the rules. (were in deep scpace at the mo, being threatened by a mad man...again...)Perhaps a stowaway on 13's ship?

Mal looked long and hard at the face on the screen.

"Sure." He said. "Just bring a shuttle over, by yourself and we'll talk."

"I'll be there in five." said 13.

The comm shut off and Mal turned to the rest of his crew and Niska. "Think he's going to shoot me?"

every noded.

"Great." said Mal as he walked out with a huge grin on his face....

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13

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 7:58 AM

The door's to 13's shuttle whoosed (wtf?) open, introducing the bot to an unsettling number of guns aimed directly at him.

"Well. That's not the warmest welcome I've recieved, but...it'll do."

"What are you here for?" Zoe said tersely, hog-pistol pointed at the android's belly.

"A lot of things."

"Best keep a lock on that cryptic stuff, 13, or I'll see to it you're space trash," Mal said through clenched teeth.

13 rolled his eyes, and pushed past the crew to Mal.

"We need to talk." 13's eyes rounded across the crew. "Alone."

"That's where you've got yourself a problem," Zoe and Jayne said in tandem, followed by a strange look.

13 rolled his eyes again. "Fine. Rest of you can listen in, I guess." He turned to Mal. "Galley?"

"Galley."

"Right."

CHOO1701

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 8:05 AM

"I hear no gun shots. Is that good?" said Choo as he entered the engine room.

"Not sure," said Book. "It either means they've been dis armed by means unkown, or it all went well."

Book finished his job and faced the merchant. "What ever it is, were still not out of the woods yet. Not by a long shot."

Slowly boot steps and clanking could be heard from the stairs as the others made their way up the stairs.

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DRPAIN

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 10:25 PM

It'd really be nice if someone (JR, Sybil, that lady whose name starts with an E) would ask how long I'll be out of commission (Hopefully I'll be better before we dock at Refueling Station 15) .

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13

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 11:27 PM

"Where's Pain?" 13 asks, settling himself down at the galley table.

"In the infirmary. Took a few shots saving us," Ertia said primly.

"Good for him. Why don't we get started?" 13 says stonily. "Back on Three Hills..."

A Good Long While Later...

...and that's where I've been."

The crew was silent, but the bot could read their emotions easily. Mostly anger. Disappointment. Maybe even hate.

13 sighs, turning to Mal. "They made a mistake, though. Told me to...retrieve River. Take her back to them, and they'd...they'd make me human again."

SAMEERTIA

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 11:55 PM

Oath, we have an unspecified number of crew meandering around the ship. You can always pretend like you were here the whole time.

"So what now?" Mal asked, staring coolly across the table at 13. "You come to take the girl? 'Cause that ain't gonna happen."

"Not for me." River's voice, soft and quiet, came from the kitchen, "Human isn't what you're made of. It's what you feel."

Suddenly, she turned to Mal, "It's not the way you want it. It's the way it is."

With a last nod, she walked out of the galley, leaving the others staring after her.

DRPAIN

Wednesday, August 30, 2006 2:05 AM

In the Infirmary

*JR and Sybil were in the infirmary, Sybil was doing her best to calm down Mac and fill him in on what had happened. JR looked at Pain and said to Simon*

So how long'll Pain be out doc?

*Simon looked at the monitors and said*

Well Pain's lost a lot of blood. His vitals are just about stabilized after the transfusion. I say Pain should be up and walking about in a day or two.

*Mac's voice sounded in the infirmary*

What! What do you mean Laci's dead?

*Sybil put a hand on Mac's shoulder and said in a sympathetic tone*

She was killed when our ship took heavy damage. I know how you're feeling Mac I trully do. Me and JR are here if you need some comfort.

*Mac hugged Sybil and started to sob. JR let out a breath and said to the two of them*

I'll be outside if'n y'all need me.

*Sybil gave JR a nod as he stepped out and leaned against the infimary wall.*

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CHOO1701

Wednesday, August 30, 2006 6:13 AM

Book stood at the doorway covered in grease and dirt. "Shes right you know son, its not what you are, its what you do. What there asking you too do in a way is Blackmai'."

13 stood his ground and said: "You think they're not going to go through with their side of the job?"

"They've done it before, and they'll do it again." said Simon finally, "There the goverment after all...."

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DRPAIN

Wednesday, August 30, 2006 10:15 PM

*Jayne sat at the table, his feet on the table top. Jayne cleared his throat and said*

Hey I gotta idea.

*Everyone turned to look at the mercenary as he continued to say*

Why don't we put some explosives on our boy Niska an' give him over to those hun dans 13's workin' fer. I'm sure Pain's got more of them explosives in his bunk.

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DRPAIN

Thursday, August 31, 2006 4:54 PM

BUMP!!!!

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SAMEERTIA

Thursday, August 31, 2006 5:37 PM

"I'm gonna check on Pain." Ertia stood up and brushed her hands on her jeans. She was still barefoot, and she felt exhausted. She paused as she passed 13.

"Look, BotBoy, ya got a chance at something here, but it isn't the easy way out. I know you could have killed us all already, and truth be told, I'm still not sure that's not your plan."

She hesitated, going back over her words and making sure she'd gotten the double negatives right. "All I know, is we need a break. We have to gather ourselves up and figure where to go from here."

Ertia paused, looking around the room, studying the faces that were so dear to her. Finally, she stopped, her eyes focused on Malcolm, the one person who had trusted her when the rest of her world went to hell. Her words felt like a betrayal. "Y'all need to know, I'm thinking on leaving."

Then she fled for the Infirmary, before tears could come.

CHOO1701

Thursday, August 31, 2006 5:56 PM

The silence was deafening. Nobody knew what to say. Slowly Mal rose from his chair, scrapping noise persing everyone's ears.

"13, your not getting the girl, but if you wanna talk some more, we'll talk when Serenity's on firm ground. dohn-ma?"

13 still looked at where Erita had just gone down the stairs. He watched her body heat run into the infirmary down below. With a grunt he replied "Duhn Ruhn." he turned and faced Mal, "Just don't try any funny business like changing your course, or otherwise you'll force me too act."

And with that, he was gone.

"Wow." said Choo, "You know some REALLY happy folk..."

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DRPAIN

Thursday, August 31, 2006 6:29 PM

*JR watched as Ertia made her way down the stairs and into the infirmary. He walked in and placed a hand on her shoulder and said to her*

The doc says he'll be up and runnin' in a day or two E.

*Ertia held one of Pain's hands in hers and said to JR*

I hope so JR I really do.

*JR looked at Sybil and Mac and said*

Hey hon lets show Mac around the ship. Maybe we can talk to the Captain about some sleeping arrangements for him.

*Sybil smiled and said*

Sure thing darling. Come on Mac lets take a tour of the ship.

*Sybil, Mac, and JR left the infirmary, letting Ertia be alone with Pain.*

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JOHNTHETHEATREFREAK

Friday, September 1, 2006 2:16 AM

John walked into the engine room closed the door and sunk into his emotions. He promised himself he'd never go back and he did. What's worse is he brought a 17-year-old girl down with him. How could he live with himself.

An idea popped into my head. What if we the BDM happen with us involved. Maybe not now but soon. Tell me what you think

johnttf

DRPAIN

Friday, September 1, 2006 9:03 PM

BUMP!!! I'll let that bounce around in my head a little and wait for the others to think about it. (Depending on when they're not busy)

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CHOO1701

Saturday, September 2, 2006 4:07 PM

"Refueling Station S.O.L. to Firefly Class, you are cleared to dock and load up in bay 9."

"Thank you Station S.O.L, just need a re-fill." stated Mal over the radio.

"a refill of what? free nothing? We got no coin to pay these people." stated Wash in the co-pilots seat. Jayne gave a grunt of a reply behind Mal. Mal shot both of them a look.

"No, but Niska has," came Wolf as he entered with Choo in tow. In his hand was a small red chip. A money chip.

"Shouldn't you be back in your cage?" Jayne remarked, scowling at the man-machine.

"if he was, we wouldn't be here with the info you need." Choo stated, "I've talked too some old buddies in the core" Mals eyes shot up at this, any talk to the core could arouse suspision.

"PRIVATE line, of course," corrected Choo, "And the sum total of 45 000 credits, legit, has been put into a 'removed' bank account."

Jayne, Wash and Mal eyes lit up at the total. They hadn't made that sort of money since the Ariel job

"All, for the disposal of the crew of the...Happy Trader..."

Certainly gets one problem sorted for a while. Hope everyone's having a great time.

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DRPAIN

Saturday, September 2, 2006 7:09 PM

Meh I'd be having a great time if more people were posting. Since we're at the refueling station lets just assume that Pain back to normal and that he and Ertia just had wild, hot sex.

In Pain's Bunk

*Pain smiled at Ertia again. He liked having her body touching his. He ran his hand through her hair as she rested her head on his chest. He said to her, feeling completely refreshed*

That was...just...wow.

*Ertia smiled and said to Pain*

Yes it was bao bei. I'm glad to have you up and runnin' babes.

*Wash's voiced boomed over the com*

Attention fellow travelers. We've just docked at Refueling Station 15 most commonly called Refueling Station S.O.L. For those of us who want to know, we're docked at Airlock 47 located at Level 5.

*Pain smiled as Ertia sat up, admiring her body as usual. Pain said to her, running a hand up and down her back*

Well I suppose we should get dressed. I know that you want to do some shoppin' and I need to send a wave.

*Ertia turned, smiled at Pain, leaned over to kiis him and said*

Oh you know someone onboard the station?

*Pain kissed Ertia again and said*

Just an old friend I ain't seen in awhile. I figure he might have some stuff that I might need.

*Pain and Ertia got out of Pain's bed and got dressed. Ertia wrapped her arms around Pain's waist and said to him as he checked his pistol*

Well you and your friend play nice now. I don't want you coming back with any holes in your body.

*Pain smiled and said as he rifled through his pants pockets and checked how much money he had*

Well I'll try babe but I ain't makin' promises. Here's a hundred Creds, I figure I owe you for ruinin' two of your shirts.

*Ertia took the one hundred Cred note, put it in her pocket, kissed Pain and said*

You didn't have to do that babe but thanks anyways.

*Ertia smiled at Pain as she climbed out of his bunk and left him to make his wave. Pain stuck the cash back in his pocket and walked over to the vidscreen. He punched in the number of the person he knew on the station and waited as the screen came to life. The face of a dreadlocked man came into view and smiled as he saw Pain. The man said to Pain in a Jamaican accent*

Ey ya son ofa beetch! Eye 'aven't seen ya in a long while mon.

*Pain smiled and said*

Hey Reggie long time no see. How've you been?

*Reggie answered back*

Eye've been better mon. Eye's steell doin' the smugglin' mon. What 'bout you mon? Ya steell shootin' folks fer money?

*Pain replied*

Yeah still am. However I'm workin' on a ship now so it's more like bein' a hired gunhand. Enough chit chat now let's get to business. I'm goin' to need some more explosives after I depleted my supply on a recent job of mine.

*Reggie nodded and said*

No problem mon. Eye got what ya need just name a time an' place.

*Pain smiled and said*

Your the man Reggie. Alright meet me at the Spacer's Bar and Grill on Level 8 at 1300. I'm sure you won't have a problem findin' me.

*Reggie chuckled and said*

Eye don't think Eye'll 'ave a problem findin' ya mon. Ya kinda stand out if'n ya know what Eye mean.

*Pain replied*

Yeah so do you. Alright see you later Reggie.

*Pain ended the wave and turned off the vidscreen. He made his way out of his bunk and made his way towards the galley.*

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13

Sunday, September 3, 2006 4:48 AM

"Step up from where ya were?" a voice called from behind 13 as he headed moodily to his (former) bunk. The cyborg turned to see a half-grinning Jayne.

13 sighed.

"Not like I'm mad or nuthin. Just a little pissed you din't hand us over a cut of whatever it was you were makin'. Remember, ya wouldn't be here now if we hadn't saved your ass so many times."

"You handled yourselves well enough without my help. Got yourselves a crime lord in captivity."

Jayne smiled evilly. "That we do. Better go check on the vulture, huh?" The mercenary sped eagerly away.

13 halted as he opened the bunk's hatch. Was this really where he should be? Brooding in a bunk that he himself had nearly destroyed? Should be amongst friends.

Deciding to head to the galley instead, 13 found that the place, in the aftermath of his

betrayal

tale, and Ertia's tears, it was bleaker than his room.

because you're going to betray them.

No. But the word sounded weak and lame inside of his head, like a child just before they're beaten by the school bully.

you can't stop it, because it's who you are. the betrayer.

13 screwed his eyes shut and concentrated on something, anything to ignore the voice. Falling heavily to the side of the corridor, the robot slid to the floor, eyes still shut, voices screaming.

"Y'alright?"

Fly.

13 swallows, and unsteadily rises to his feet. Swallowing again, he manages a surprisingly steady, "Yeah, I think so."

Her eyes bore into him, emotions completely veiled. "You shouldn't be."

13 laughs bitterly to himself at this. Of course he wasn't alright. He could never be alright.

"True," he admitted, not realizing he had spoken.

Fly, who had turned to leave, canted her head over her shoulder. "What?"

13 swallowed again. "I've never been alright. Even...even when I was human. 'Excitable boy,' the other kid's parents called me. I never had parents. Never had a name. Least, not one worth remembering."

"Rough place, where I'm from," he said hollowly. "Got to fight to survive. Sometimes people get killed." He fixed tortured eyes to hers. "Sometimes people start to like it. Can you imagine that? Liking to hurt people, liking to kill people?"

"I killed somebody once. Not in combat, not in self-defense. Cold-blooded murder."

"Stop," Fly said quietly, but went unheard.

"I'd been hired to steal some things from her father's house. She was visiting. I accidentally went to her room instead, and somehow managed not to wake her up."

"In that moment, I became something empty. The only thing going through my head was, 'What would it be like?' What would she be like, once she was completely gone?"

CHOO1701

Sunday, September 3, 2006 4:41 PM

"Not going to visit the station?" Simon enquired as he was pulled by River towards the airlock.

"Nah, got sleep to catch up on. Now, go off and have some fun." Choo replied, watching the others disappear into the crowd.

River giggled with a huge grin across her face and replied "Simon doesn't know how to have fun. All work and no play...always too shy or nervous to ask about the birds and the be-"

"HAY!" cut off Simon, but River was gone, into the mingle of the crowd.

"Look at it this way," Choo replied "if you were on the core, you'd be talking about hats. Large pionty, shiny hats..."

And with that Choo headed towards the galley.

Nice to have you back 13 :D But where have the others gone?

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DRPAIN

Sunday, September 3, 2006 6:05 PM

I'm here. As for the others: Fly is AWOL (I don't know when she's coming back), JR is busy with his kids, I don't know where Guy or Wolf are at, and Ertia's currently busy doing adminy things over at the other Firefly RPG site that me and her play on.

*Pain made his way from the galley to the cargo bay, munching on a protien bar as he walked down the stairs. He passed Choo and said*

Hey you ain't goin' to the station to sell your wares?

*Choo gave a smile and said*

Nope Mr. Pain I thought I'd catch up on some much needed sleep instead.

*Pain shrugged and said*

To each their own Mr. Choo.

*Pain took another bite of his protein bar and walked down the stairs and into the cargo bay. He smiled as he saw Ertia down there talking to Sybil and calmly walked up behind Ertia, wrapping his arms around her waist and kissing her neck. He smiled and said to her*

Have I ever told you how wonderful you are?

*Ertia smiled and said*

Just about every day sweety.

*Sybil smiled at the couple and said to Pain*

Well it's awfully nice to see you up and about Mr. Pain. Me and JR were quite worried about you as was everyone else.

*Pain smiled and replied*

Well I'm just glad to be up and runnin'. Thanks for thinkin' of me.

*Sybil smiled and replied*

Well you're most welcome Mr. Pain. Now if you'll excuse me I must see what JR and Mac are talking about.

*Pain and Ertia smiled as they watched Sybil walk off towards JR and Mac. Pain said to Ertia as he kissed her cheek*

So are you goin' shoppin' alone or are you goin' with someone?

*Ertia turned around in Pain's arms, stood on her tippy toes to kiss him, and said*

I'm just waiting for Fly babes. I thought me and her could do some shopping and talk about girl things.

*Pain ran a hand through Ertia's hair, smiled and said*

Hmmm sounds like you two will be havin' lts of fun then. If you two get hungry I'll be in the Spacer's Bar and Grill on Level 8 meetin' with my friend.

*Ertia pulled herself closer to Pain, rubbing up against him. She smiled as he bit his lower lip and said to him*

That sounds like a plan.

*Pain smiled, leaned down and started kissing Ertia.*

Meanwhile

*Sybil walked over to JR, pausing as Guy and Wolf walked past her. Sybil politely bowed then made her way to JR and Mac. She could tell by each of their faces that something wasn't right. With a concerned look on her face Sybil said to JR*

What's wrong dear?

*Mac took that opportunity to say*

Sybil as much as this hurts me to say it, I'm leaving.

To JR, Guy, Wolf, Fly, and Ertia. GET OFF YOUR PIGU'S AND GET TO POSTING GORRAMMIT!

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

CHOO1701

Sunday, September 3, 2006 6:30 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by DRPAIN:
To JR, Guy, Wolf, Fly, and Ertia. GET OFF YOUR PIGU'S AND GET TO POSTING GORRAMMIT!

That and its kind of..empty...Was it something we said? Or have the reavers got your tongue...BTW: Pain you run ANOTHER RPG site as well. Cool

Choo prepared some tea (the earl grey stuff, not the green, no milk stuff :p) and looking to make sure no one was in earshot, he pulled out a small cortex device. Pressing a couple of buttons he raised it too his ear.

"Yep, just me....yep this is secure. No one around...still making a tidy sum. You?...Thats good. Just thought you should let the 'Family' know that little Jimmy is doing fine. Apart from a few scratches that is..."

Choo took a gulp of tea as the other end replied.

"Yep, he's safe and sound, although came far, far too close...no idea. none at all...lets hope it doesn't come soon enough. Cheers. Bye Bye."

Signing off Choo slipped the device in his pocket, picked up his drink, and went to his cabin....

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*under FRIKKING repair*...

DRPAIN

Sunday, September 3, 2006 9:43 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Choo1701:
BTW: Pain you run ANOTHER RPG site as well. Cool

Actually I'm only a member on the site. Ertia is one of the Administrators on it (along with two other people from fff.net who used to play on L.O.S.). On that site I play a pilot of a med ship by the name of Daniel Roberts (the pilot's name is Daniel Roberts not the ship's). He has piloting skills like Wash but looks like Burt Reynolds. Oh and the site is www.BigDamnVerse.net just in case you want to check it out.

*Sybil was shocked and said to Mac*

Leaving? Wh..why are you leaving Mac?

*Mac let out a sigh and said to Sybil*

I don't belong on this ship Syb. I feel like I don't belong here.

*Mac looked in Sybil's eyes, knew she was upset, and placed a hand on her shoulder while he continued to speak*

Believe me Sybil I'd like to stay here with you and JR, but I don't fit in with the rest of the crew. Now I'm not leaving right away, I figure I'll peruse the station looking for a job that'll pay good and then I'll come back here, pack what little stuff I have, and say my goodbyes.

*Mac gave Sybil a smile and hugged her. He looked at JR and said*

Don't worry I'll wave you guys on a regular basis or when I can get some free time.

*JR strolled over to Sybil, gave her a smile and said*

It'll be ok hon. Mac can take care of himself, you know that. Now why don't the three of us go walkin' around this big mass of rotatin' metal and soak in the sights?

*Sybil let go of Mac, turned to JR, sniffled, smiled and said*

That sounds most excellent sweety.

*Pain had watched JR, Sybil, and Mac's conversation and said to Ertia*

Well I don't know what they're talkin' about, but I gotta go meet my friend. You and Fly go and have some fun.

*Ertia smiled at Pain and said*

Oh we will babe just as soon as she gets her pigu in the cargo bay.

*Pain smiled back, gave Ertia a kiss and said*

I reckon you two will bao bei. Alright I gotta go or I'll be late. I love you bao bei.

*Ertia smiled and said to Pain*

I love you too. Be careful now.

*Pain smiled and replied*

I'll try.

*At that Pain left Serenity's cargo bay, Ertia smiling at him until he walked around a corner. She then walked over to a crate sat down and said to herself*

Now what in the hell is keeping Fly?

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

13

Monday, September 4, 2006 2:16 AM

Balls. My post got cut in half. Ah, I'll let you fill in the blanks.

"So, Fly. Am I a killer now?"

DRPAIN

Monday, September 4, 2006 3:20 AM

*Ertia sighed and stormed up the stairs to the galley. When she rounded the corner she saw Fly and 13. Ertia set her sight on Fly and said to the woman*

There you are! Come on you're going shopping with me.

*Ertia gave 13 a look as she pulled Fly away and made the other woman follow her down the stairs and into the cargo bay. Fly said to Ertia nearly tripping and falling down the stairs*

Ertia slow down mei mei.

*Ertia did and said to Fly*

Sorry Fly but it looked like you needed saving.

*Fly gave the younger woman a smile and said*

You have no idea.

Meanwhile

*Pain made his way through the crowds of people and towards the nearest lift. The sounds of the station filled the air. There was vendors pitching their wares, ladies of virtue calling out to all the men, and various conversations going on. Pain stepped into one of the least crowded lifts, his right hand resting on his pistol as his other hand hit the button for Level 8. As the doors closed he could smell those around him. There was some pleasing scents and some not so pleasant. As the lift dinged and the doors opened, Pain stepped out into Level 8 and made his way to the Spacer's Bar and Grill. On his way he passed a couple of men playing one of the many illegal card games that went on. He paid it no attention as he made his way across the promenade, towards the eatery where he was to meet his friend. Pain walked through the open double hatch and scanned the place for a good vantage point. He found an empty table in the corner of the room and took the seat that let him see who came through the door. One of the bar maids walked over, smiled and said*

Ni hao sir. What can I get you?

*Pain smiled back and said*

I'll your biggest pitcher of beer.

*The bar maid reluctantly said to Pain*

Yes sir.

*The bar maid was certainly cute, there was no doubt about that. She bent down in front of Pain, exposing some of her cleavage to him, and said in a seductive tone*

Is there anythin' else you want sir?

*Pain glanced at the bar maid's cleavage, then looked her in the eyes and said*

Nope just booze thanks.

*Disappointed the bar maid replied*

Very well sir one large pitcher of beer comin' up.

*Pain watched as the bar maid walked off towards the bar then turned his attention to the entrance, patiently waiting for his friend.*

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

13

Monday, September 4, 2006 4:48 AM

It keeps cutting off my bleedin' posts! Stupid new modem...

13 stared at the space Fly had recently been occupying, eyes blank. Ertia had showed up with good timing. The cyborg, for all his questions, did not want to know the answer to that last one he'd asked.

13 sighed heavily, wearily heading to the cargo bay. Best make use of this little shopping trip while he could. It'd be a while before he was off-ship again.

you looked like you needed saving

you have no idea

What did that mean, exactly? Was she afraid of him? Did she think he'd go Terminator again?

Good, 13 thought as he waded through the station. That fear'll make it easier.

DRPAIN

Monday, September 4, 2006 6:26 AM

*The bar maid had just served Pain his pitcher of beer when Reggie came in. He was dressed in olive drab cargo pants, black boots, a black shirt, and an olive drab military style jacket. Strapped in a leg holster on his right leg was a very menacing revolver styled after a Smith & Wesson Model 500. Hidden underneath his jacket was a Uzi type SMG. Reggie spotted Pain and the pitcher of beer and said out loud*

Ey Pain don't ya be gettin' drunk without me mon.

*Pain chuckled, got up from his seat, extended a hand in a friendly greeting, and said*

Hey Reggie you dreadlocked hun dan good to see you in the flesh my man.

*Reggie replied after the two of them shook hands and gave each other a friendly man hug*

Same 'ere mon.

*Reggie spotted one of the bar maids and said*

'Ey Meess! Can ya breeng me a glass please?

*The bar maid obliged as the two men sat down at the table. Pain waited til after the bar maid handed Reggie a glass, then said to him in a hushed tone*

So did you bring the explosives?

*Reggie replied in a hushed tone*

Yaw mon Eye deed, but Eye only brought one with me. The rest ees on the sheep mon.

*Reggie motioned for Pain to look down at his leg which he did. In Reggie's hand was a small brick of explosive about half the dimensions of a brick. Pain nodded and whispered*

Good good. Of course you know I don't have all of the money for that stuff. So I figure I'll owe you a favor.

*Pain looked at Reggie and continued*

A big favor.

*Reggie gave a low chuckle and said*

Yaw no doubt ya weel mon. 'Ow's 'bout we dreenk thees beer now?

*Pain smiled as Reggie stuck the explosive in a pocket and poured both men a good quantity of beer. Pain raised his glass as did Reggie and said*

Cheers.

*Reggie replied*

Cheers mon.

*The two men clinked their glasses and started to drink their beer.*

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

CHOO1701

Monday, September 4, 2006 8:29 PM

i'd like to applaude Pain for doing a VERY convincing Jamaican accent

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*under FRIKKING repair*...

yeah, i know!

DRPAIN

Monday, September 4, 2006 11:46 PM

*Takes a bow* Thank you! Thank you! I'll be here til after I post this. Then I'll be taking a nap. After that maybe I'll post something.

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

DRPAIN

Tuesday, September 5, 2006 1:57 AM

*The bar maid brought the two men another pitcher of beer. Pain thanked the bar maid and said to Reggie*

So you still flyin' in that piece of go se you call a ship?

*Reggie poured himself another glass of beer and said*

Ey the Falcon might be junk but she'll get ya to where ya wanna go mon.

*Pain poured himself some more beer, took a healthy swig and said*

Uh huh I remember it blowin' a press regulator that left you driftin' for three days.

*Reggie drank some beer and said*

Yaw Eye remeember that like eet was yesteerday. Can we not breeng that up again?

*Pain gave a chuckle, downed some more beer, and said*

Yeah sure Reggie.

Meanwhile

*Ertia and Fly walked into one of the more larger shops. The two of them looked at all the things on display. A smile appeared on both women's faces as Fly said*

Looks like we'll be here for awhile.

*Ertia just nodded as she led Fly into the store.*

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

CHOO1701

Tuesday, September 5, 2006 7:36 PM

"You know what," said Mal over his shoulder as Zoe, Wash and Mal walked through the station "its good to get off the ship for a while. Strech our legs...and stuff like that...What do you think Zoe....Zoe?"

Mal turned around to see Zoe and Wash staring at something. Across the expansive marketplace stood River window shopping while Kaylee and Simon did the whole 'nervous couple' chatting thing.

"10 bucks he says something stupid in the next two minutes." chirped Wash.

Zoe gave Wash an evil look "Dear, we really shouldn't be taking advantage of poor doc's positi-"

"25," shot back Mal.

"Deal." smirked Wash.

Zoe gave him a concurned look. "What, just me and the captain having a friendly banter. Bewsides Kaylee needs something, or someone to take her mind off this ugly Wolf business. From what i've heard the pair were hitting it off..."

"Then he tried to kill us all." Mal replied dryly. The group paused for a nervous moment.

"Think we better get some supplies sorted," Zoe said. "Were never sure of whats around the corner..."

As the three of them walked off, not one noticed Wolf standing on a balcony above. No emotions showing on his face. After a while he turned away, leaving a slightly crushed hand rail behind...

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*under FRIKKING repair*...

yeah, i know!

13

Tuesday, September 5, 2006 10:19 PM

"Well, this is nice." 13 sighed as he came behind Simon and Kaylee. "Why don't we bring all the fugitives to the Alliance monitored space station? The brigs are actually quite nice..."

"Weren't you working for them?" Simon said almost absently. "Or was it privateering with Blue Sun?"

13 shrugged. "Man has to eat. I did what I had to."

"You don't have to eat. And besides, could've stayed on-ship."

13 shrugged again, putting on his jovial face. "So, what exactly are we shopping for?"

"You can't do that." River said. "Leave us for thirty pieces, and expect forgiveness."

"You don't understand, River."

"Can't beat 'em, join 'em? I understand."

"I couldn't keep running from them. If I hadn't helped them, I wouldn't be able to help you. On the inside, I could make sure that they'd never find you."

The fact that that was a lie passed through all four of their minds.

River shook her head. "You knew you could stop them if they came for me. You were just afraid of being locked away. You've killed for us, died for us. But you can't stand the cell."

"Because death is final. You have no idea how many times I wished I was-"

"I do." She gave him a secretive smile. "All that pain. Not all of it yours."

JOHNTHETHEATREFREAK

Tuesday, September 5, 2006 10:42 PM

Where did I go!?!

John stood behind the crowd silent he watched them cary on there conversations and go about there business. Sometimes he wished he was a bit more noticable

johnttf

SAMEERTIA

Tuesday, September 5, 2006 10:54 PM

meanwhile, back at 'Versal Shoes', Ertia is in seventh heaven.

"Godess, Fly! I've been running around the gorram ship barefoot for so long I'd forgotten what shoes feel like!" She pulls on a pair of canvas, ankle high running shoes, and then pulls them off again.

Around her, detritus of empty boxes, single-laced shoes and boots, and that silly tissue paper that even 500 years in the future moron shoe companies insist on stuffing their wares with is piling up.

Fly is standing in front of the mirror, one dark green canvas and leather commando boot on her left foot and an all black leather jump-boot on the other. "What do you think? I can't decide."

Ertia shrugs, tugging on a pair of pink sneakers with the Fruity Oaty Octopus on the tongue, "Take 'em both, babe! Dr. April Chee's account can handle the load."

"Thought you had to give up that account when Pain's uncle blew the ship?"

Ertia shrugs, "Nope. R&R just listed her as missing in action. Never even checked her accounts." She gives Fly a wink, "I have a funny feeling she's still out there somewhere."

"So what about Ertia?" Fly asks with a grin, boxing both pairs of boots and reaching for a lacy-strapped pair of black heeled dress-sandals.

"Ertia died. I've still gotta figure out what to do about that one." Ertia collected her own selections; black combat boots, dark blue running shoes, white canvas flats, and a pair of grey, low heeled dress shoes. She points to the Fruity-Oaty sneakers on her feet, "I'll wear these out."

Glancing up as she hands Dr. Chee's credit info to the clerk someone outside catches her eye. "Hey! Is that River? Let's catch up to her and see if she wants to hit Sun Fashion with us."

DRPAIN

Tuesday, September 5, 2006 11:21 PM

*Pain finished off the fifth pitcher of beer and said to Reggie*

Shouldn't we go and get those explosives now?

*Reggie replied after finishing his glass*

Yaw mon Eye think we should. Ya drunk yet Pain?

*Pain let out a rather loud belch and said*

Nope cause I can still see straight.

*Reggie gave a chuckle and the two men got up from the table. Pain ushered a bar maid over and gave her some credits. The two men then half staggered their way out of the bar and made their way to the lift. Pain said to Reggie as they stepped in*

So uh where's your ship at?

*Reggie pressed a button and said*

Eet's on Level 4 at Airlock 2.

*Pain replied*

Ain't that on the otherside of the station?

*Reggie hiccuped and replied*

Yaw mon eet ees.

*Pain thought to himself as the lift stopped on Level 4 and they got out*

Well this should be entertainin'.

*The two men half stumbled away from the lift, knocking into a few of the station's patrons as they made their way to the Falcon.*

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

13

Wednesday, September 6, 2006 1:13 AM

Hey! It's that Ertia girl!

13

Wednesday, September 6, 2006 1:16 AM

Hey! It's that Ertia girl! And Pain, you think it's wise to mess around with explosives while drunk?

Leaving the little confrontation, 13 stopped short before a certain store.

Hsu's Classic Guitar

At the sight of the instruments, memories flooded back to 13. That was what he was going to do. Music.

Right.

SAMEERTIA

Wednesday, September 6, 2006 1:32 AM

HAH! Thought you got rid of me, did you?!
Why do I think Pain & Reggie are about to cause trouble of the kind that means runnin' for our lives again? ;)

"River!" Ertia caught up to girl, and followed her gaze back. 13 was standing in front of a music store, gazing through the doors.

"Lost." River whispered quietly. "He's lost. Thinks we can't see it."

"He'll find his way back, River, if he wants to. But you can't make someone come back if they want to be gone." Ertia knows her own words. She's been lost too often in her lifetime.

"I'm gonna check on him." Fly hands over her purchases for Ertia to add to the cargo-cart they've picked up. "Meet y'all back at the ship."

Ertia watches her go, and then looks over at River, "Want to shop? Or should we go find your brother and make fun of him?"

River rolls her eyes, "Simon doesn't need our help. I want a new dress. New clothes to fit a new River."

Ertia cocks her head, "A new River? What happened to the old one?"

"She's flowing away." And surprisingly, the gaze that River turns to her is clear, not muddled by shadows of the past. "She still floods, but not as much."

"Well, then, let's get shopping!" Ertia gives River a grin, "We'll see if we can't find a present for Kaylee while we're at it."

"You ladies care for some company?" Book's voice comes over her shoulder and Ertia gives the pastor a grin.

"We're frippery and girly-thing shopping, Shepherd. If it's your cup of tea, you're welcome along."

Book smiles enigmatically, "Actually, I was hoping to use it as an excuse to talk to you."

"Then by all means." Ertia ducks into a nearby shop, and pulls up a blue cotton dress with a long skirt. "What do you think of this one?"

DRPAIN

Wednesday, September 6, 2006 2:38 AM

Who are you again? Now why does everyone think that Pain + Booze + Explosives = Oh God something bad's going to happen?

*The two men made it into the cargo bay of the Falcon. It was a mid bulk transport ship like Serenity but it had a sleekness about it. It was beat up and in need of some repairs, but it was fast and was capable of exceptional handling, when the pilot wasn't drunk which was most of the time. Reggie directed Pain to the far left corner of the Falcon's cargo bay and said to him*

Under thees tarp ees two boxes of 'igh exploseeves. Very eleegal mon but of course ya knew that.

*Pain gave a smile and said*

Yeah I kind of figured that out. So how much?

*Reggie replied*

Eet'll be one thousand fer each box mon.

*Pain took out the wad of cash in his pocket, counted it and said*

I only got a one hundred and eighty on me. Like I told you earlier I'll owe you a big favor.

*Reggie took the money and said*

No sheet mon. Eye'll be callin' on that favor someday soon mon.

*Pain replied as he took the two boxes in his arms, careful to keep them wrapped in the tarp*

Yeah I know. So you want to walk with me to my ship, unload this stuff and head back to the Spacer's Bar and Grill?

*Reggie shrugged and said*

Yaw what the 'ell mon. Eye'm not even drunk yet.

*Pain chuckled, readjusted the weight of the boxes, and the two men left for Serenity.*

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

SAMEERTIA

Wednesday, September 6, 2006 3:23 AM

That's Commander Chee, to you, buddie.

Ertia stood by the dressing room door, passing clothes over the top to River, who tried them on, passed them back, asked for different sizes and colors. "What did you need to talk to me about, Shepherd?"

"What you said earlier, about leaving." Book somehow managed to look completely at home surrounded by racks of womens clothing.

"Is there a green t-shirt like this one out there?" River's voice drifted over the door and Ertia dug one up.

"I meant it, Shepherd. I'm tired of life on the run. And Pain and I... We're thinking of settling down."

"Settling down." Book repeats, but his skepticism is plain. "Ertia, you came back to Serenity before. Do you remember why?"

"They're my family." She sighed as she took the skirt that River passed through the door and hung it back up. "But Shepherd, I'm losing more and more every day I stay on that ship! ThreeDeep used to be my best contact, and now he won't even answer me. He keeps rerouting my calls to a beagle porn site. Every time I turn around, we're killing someone or someone is killing us!"

"Blue one, please!" River called over the door, and Ertia switched dresses.

"Shepherd, we take folks in and they turn on us, stab us in the back and expect us to smile and welcome them back." Ertia shook her head.

"I have just one question I think you should ponder a while." Shepherd said slowly. When Ertia met his eyes, he frowned at her, "Is it really a family if you walk away just when they need you the most?"

Before she can answer, he walks away, leaving her looking after him.

"THERE you are!" Simon and Kaylee rushing into the shop, "Have you seen River?"

"DARKER blue, and maybe a white skirt!" Rivers voice calls over the door. Ertia shrugs and hands over another dress.

CHOO1701

Wednesday, September 6, 2006 6:02 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by johnthetheatrefreak:
Where did I go!?!

John stood behind the crowd silent he watched them cary on there conversations and go about there business. Sometimes he wished he was a bit more noticable

johnttf

"You alright there?" Choo asked asked as he appproached john, "seem kind of alone..."

"huh, um, well, sorry, just thinking." John replied. "Thinking about what happens next....Wait a minute, i thought you were supposed to be on ship?"

"I was, but You-Know-Who kept me awake from all his scratching. Really ruined the decor in his cell. I just gave him a shot before i left."

"ah. right. course."

"So what are the others up to?" enquired Choo.

"Not sure, been on my own all this time. Havn't got the urge to go waving what little cash i have around. But i did see Erita go along that way with River and the Shepard in tow." John said.

"I wish Shepard Book luck and long life if he gets out of there alive!"

John gave a snort and a small laugh, "Wanna go grab a coffee?"

"Got nothing better to do." Choo said, as they started walking over Choo asked: "Think the shepard will look nice in pigtails and ribbons?"

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*under FRIKKING repair*...

yeah, i know!

DRPAIN

Wednesday, September 6, 2006 6:06 AM

*Pain and Reggie had managed to make it to Level 5, Pain nearly stumbling over a child as they headed for Serenity. Pain swore under his breath as they made it to Serenity's cargo bay. Pain saw Guy sitting on a crate doing nothing and said*

Hey Guy how come you ain't walkin' around the station?

*Guy shrugged and said*

Someone's gotta keep an eye on Jayne. Who's he?

*Pain said as he walked over to one of the hidey holes and got down on his knees*

This is my old friend Reggie. Reggie that's Guy.

*Reggie said to Guy*

Ey mon 'ow're ya doin'?

*Guy replied*

I'm good and you?

*Reggie replied as Pain opened the hidden compartment and put the boxes in it*

Eye'm doin' good as well mon. Ey Pain ya done there?

*Pain closed the panel and said as he got up*

Yeah Reggie I am.

*Pain turned to Guy and said*

If'n anyone needs me, tell them I'm at the Spacer's Bar and Grill on Level 8 dong ma?

*Guy nodded and said*

Yeah no problem Pain.

*At that Pain and Reggie left Serenity and headed for the nearest lift. Pain said to Reggie as they entered the lift*

So uh you do have money for drinks right?

*Reggie turned to Pain and said as the lift doors closed*

Yaw mon Eye do now.

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

BIGWOLF18

Wednesday, September 6, 2006 4:32 PM

i hate beeing back at school, ive just come off six week summer holiday.

*wolf wandered back to the ship and layed down in the bridge. wondering if he should never have come back.*

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we are THE FORSAKEN and we aim to burn!

CHOO1701

Wednesday, September 6, 2006 6:11 PM

i know how you feel, i'm back next week

Mal looked out of the Promenade Window at his boat. God did it look bashed up.

"Some major repair work on the paneling, strengthering of a couple of beams here and there, re-attaching a couple of pipes, oh and getting the jaquizzi fixed." Wash said.

"We don't have a jaquizzi!" Mal remarked sternly, "and were not getting one."

"But the kinky f- OW!" Wash reacted to the foot stomping his wife had given him.

"Still Flyin' sir." Zoe said as Wash hissed and cursed behind her.

After a pause Mal smiled and replied: " I know Zoe. I know..."

Meanwhile

putting down his tea Choo asked John: "So this Brother of yours. What does he so that he remains a secret?

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yeah, i know!

13

Wednesday, September 6, 2006 10:43 PM

"You play?" Fly asked, appearing beside him.

"A little. Long time ago." He sighed deeply. "Wasn't that good, anyway."

"How are you?" Fly said awkwardly. "Alright?"

"I think we've covered the subject of 'alright' just enough for one day. Thanks for asking, though."

He turned to face her, painful halfsmile on his face.

"What happens now that you know about what I've done? We keep it between us, or-"

"I think what we don't do is tell the cap'n. He's come near enough to spacin' you without...yeah."

13 nodded distantly, eyes roving the crowds.

DRPAIN

Thursday, September 7, 2006 2:47 AM

Meanwhile in the Spacer's Bar and Grill

*Pain and Reggie sat down at the bar. The buzz from the earlier beers had started to wear off. Pain said to the bartender*

Give us two double shots of whiskey.

*The gruff bartender replied*

Comin' right up.

*Pain said to Reggie as they waited for their drinks*

I sure hope my girl remembers I'm here.

*Reggie raised an eyebrow and said*

Ya steel with Fly Pain?

*Pain smiled and said*

Nope me and Fly broke up four years ago. We're still friends though.

*Reggie shook his head and said*

That's a damn shame mon. So ees this new woman cute and does she 'ave a seester?

*Pain chuckled and said*

She's very cute Reggie very cute. I don't know if she does have a sister though, but I do hope she comes here so's that I can introduce her to you.

*The bartender brought Pain and Reggie their drinks as Reggie said to Pain*

Eye hope she does mon. Eye'd like to see the new woman in yer life mon.

*Pain smiled, grabbed his glass as Reggie grabbed his, and said as they clinked glasses*

I'm sure she'll be delighted to meet you too Reggie.

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

SAMEERTIA

Thursday, September 7, 2006 7:50 PM

Ertia entered the bar, her eyes scanning the room for Pain, River at her side. The girl was dressed in her new clothes, blue-jeans slung low on her hips, a yellow tank-top set off by a creamy blue overshirt. Ertia had to admit that River looked more... with-it...than she had ever seen her.

Catching Pain's eye, she waved and dragged River to the table, bending to give Pain a quick kiss. "Gods, I haven't been in here in ages! Do they still have those fried stuffed mushroom thingees? River? You hungry?"

River had seated herself next to Pain and was looking across the table at Reggie. "Can I have a whiskey?"

"Simon would kill me, Hippocratic Oath notwithstanding." Ertia grinned and called to the counter, "Two Blue-Cola's and a double order of mushrooms!"

"So, you're Reggie?" She extended her hand, noting that both Pain and Reggie were already well into the drinking, "I imagine you've got some stories to tell about Pain!"

DRPAIN

Thursday, September 7, 2006 9:52 PM

*Reggie shook Ertia's hand and replied*

That Eye do pretty lady. Although some of them might not be suitable for the young gurl 'ere.

*Reggie nodded to River and said to Ertia*

So Meess what ees yer name cause Pain never told me.

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

DRPAIN

Friday, September 8, 2006 3:30 AM

BUMPITY BUMP BUMP!!!

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

DRPAIN

Friday, September 8, 2006 9:50 PM

BUMPING AGAIN!!!

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

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Saturday, September 9, 2006 12:31 AM

Jelly? Hmmm...[/i

DRPAIN

Saturday, September 9, 2006 3:46 AM

Meanwhile somewhere on Level 4

*JR, Sybil, and Mac had spent their time on the station wandering around. JR looked at a sign above one of the many stores on the fourth level. It read: Bernelli's Sporting Goods. JR did need some more ammo for his guns and Mac didn't have a gun on him, so JR lead the way into the store. He turned to Mac, handed him some Credits, and said*

I know ya don't have a gun so here's some money to buy one.

*Mac looked at the money and said*

Uh thanks JR. You really didn't have to man.

*JR replied*

Nah it's fine Mac. Now go and find somethin'.

*JR turned to Sybil and said*

I'm gonna see what kinda ammo they have in stock for my MP's and my Glock.

*Sybil smiled and said to JR*

Ok honey. I'm going to go to that little trinket store we passed by. Meet me there ok?

*JR nodded and said*

Ya got it babe.

*Sybil smiled, kissed JR, then walked out of the sporting goods store, leaving JR and Mac to do their thing.*

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

CHOO1701

Saturday, September 9, 2006 5:17 PM

"Wash, soon as the re-fuelings done, get everyone back on ship," ordered the cpatain as he descended into his bunk.

"Will do Mal," wash said as he headed to the cockpit. As Wash ascended the cockpit stairs, he noticed Wolf sitting alone looking out the window.

"Not much too see, station ain't that ahiny," Wash mentioned as he hit the switches and dials to re-start Serenity's own power.

"Ain't looking at the station." wolf muttered.

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*under FRIKKING repair*...

yeah, i know!

DRPAIN

Sunday, September 10, 2006 5:34 AM

BUMP! Um people where are you? Ertia didn't you have a post that you were going to post?

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

SAMEERTIA

Sunday, September 10, 2006 5:54 AM

Ertia took Reggie's hand, but she didn't know how to answer him for a moment. Ertia was dead. She was going by Dr. Chee by her credit chit. (good thing she hadn't tried to pull that one back at Ito's!) Ummm... "Kit. Just call me Kit."

"I'm River." The girl leaned across the table, her smile mysterious and flirty at the same time. How did she do that? Then she tilted her head as though listening, "You think I'm too young and you think she's my sister."

Reggie stared at them for a moment, "Naw, weeell, that's not exzactly eet..."

Ertia decided to play nice and rescue him.

"So, how much you boys had to drink already?" She glanced at their empty whiskey glasses as their mushrooms and soda arrived. "Oh goddess, I haven't had one of these in fore..."

The com in her pocket crackled, "Captain's Orders; everybody needs to be back onboard in 15 or you get left."

Wash's voice hesitated, then continued, "Which might not be all that bad. Whole ship, just me, and Zoe... and...the Captain... Never mind. Y'all wanna get back here?"

The mushroom was halfway into her mouth and she closed her eyes in regret. "One gorram drink after one gorram shopping trip. I suppose that was too much to ask."

CHOO1701

Sunday, September 10, 2006 6:27 AM

"Wonders of modern technology!" Choo said as he stepped up the ramp as Wash ended his broadcast.

"We brought food as well...well you brought food. Captain don't pay us enough." said John with a grin.

"I heard that, and now you'll be sleeping in the airlock," Mal chimed as he come down the stairs.

"mmm....cold dark silence rather than heavy snoring. woopee." John shot back.

"What you brought then?" Mal said, looking at the crates the pair were carrying.

"Real Food and meat, some tea, Flour, choclate, you the usual un-healthy crap." Choo said.

"Might wanna get thoughs packed away before the vultures head back, and John," Mal said, "our wonderfully capabele pilot wants to double check the map before we head out. Might wanna give him a hand..."

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TRAP!!!

DRPAIN

Sunday, September 10, 2006 6:39 PM

*Pain sighed, then said to Reggie*

Well guess that means me and these two ladies have to get back to our ship. It was nice runnin' into you again Reggie.

*The four of them got up, Pain going over to Reggie and shaking his hand. Reggie said to Pain as he shook his hand*

Yaw mon eet was nice to see yer ugly face again Pain. Eye'll be wavin' ya sooner or lattah mon.

*Reggie turned to Ertia and River and said to the both of them*

An' eet was a pleasure meetin' ya two beautiful ladies.

*Both ladies smiled at Reggie and Ertia said*

The pleasure was all ours Reggie.

*She turned to Pain, who looked like he'd just gotten his sea legs, and said to him*

Come on babe lets go home. How much did you have to drink anyways?

*Pain staggered over to Ertia, put an arm around her neck, smiled and said as they left the establishment*

I can still see straight, so not enough to be plastered.

*River spoke up*

Blood alcohol level is .82. Not fatal. Will have to see my boob of a brother.

*Pain smiled and said as the three of them made it to the lift*

I like boobs.

*Ertia smiled at Pain and said*

I know you do babe, but could you please keep it down.

*Ertia motioned to the other people in the lift, who were looking at the tall, mmuscular, and somewhat drunk merc. Pain looked at them and said to Ertia*

It's not like they ain't heard the word boobs before. Hell babe you should show them yours.

*The lift stopped on Level 5 and Ertia said to Pain, a little embarrassed*

Oh hey this is our level. Come on we can't be late.

*Ertia rushed River and Pain out of the lift and towards the airlock that Serenity was docked at. River looked at Pain and said*

One by one they die, but new ones are born only to die again.

*Pain was puzzled by what River said but shook it off as they entered Serenity's cargo bay. Ertia escorted Pain to the infirmary where Simon was at and said to him*

Pain's had a lot to drink. Can you give him one of your patented anti-hangover cocktails?

*Simon looked at Ertia, then Pain and said*

Yeah just wait here for a moment.

*Simon rummaged through the infirmary for a short while, then made his way over to Pain with a syringe filled with a bluish liquid in one hand. Simon said to Pain, as he rubbed some local anesthetic on a part of Pain's arm*

This should take care of the after effects of all that alcohol you've just consumed, but of course you know that already.

*Pain stuck out his tongue at the doctor as Simon injected the fluid into Pain's arm. Simon turned to Ertia and said*

Take him to his quarters will you.

*Ertia gave Simon a smile and said*

Sure thing Simon.

*Ertia grabbed Pain's arm and said to him*

Come on babe lets go to your room.

*Pain smiled and said*

That's the best idea I've heard today.

*Ertia rolled her eyes and lead Pain out of the infirmary, up the stairs, and to his bunk. River watched the two of them leave, then entered the infirmary and said to her brother*

What's a threesome?

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

SAMEERTIA

Sunday, September 10, 2006 7:19 PM

Ertia somehow got Pain up the stairs, but then was in a quandary. How to get him down the ladder of his bunk, when he was barely capable of standing up right.

One hand firmly planted on her posterior and she pulled it off, "Babe, you are to drunk to even think about that right now."

"Ain't to drunk to think of sexin' you!" His voice was loud enough that half the ship heard him.

She snickered, "Yah, but you just might be too drunk to do.."

Fly's voice came from behind her, "Need a hand there, Ertia?"

"I just might. Our boy met up with Reggie and had a nice bottle just between the two of them."

"Oh. No problem." Fly gave Pain a grin, then pushed him unceremoniously through the hatch to his bunk, letting scrabble for the ladder and drop to the floor. With a somewhat wicked grin she called, "Night, sweetie!"

"Fly? Where-ever did you get that wicked streak?" Ertia couldn't help but grin.

"Born with it, I guess." Fly continued on her way to the galley, "I heard John and Choo brought back real groceries."

Ertia followed Pain into his bunk, closing the hatch behind her. He was sitting non-too-steadily on his bunk and she loosened his bootlaces and pulled off his boots. "Come on, I'll stay with you until your asleep."

"Ain't sleepy." Pain grabbed her and pulled her down beside him.

scene fades to black, cuts to galley...

CHOO1701

Sunday, September 10, 2006 7:43 PM

Nice one guys. Laughed my head off Pain. Such boobs :p

Meanwhile, John, Choo, Jayne and 62 sorted out the fresh food (well, 62 was asleep on a chair and Jayne was talking away...)

"I love Carrots. Ma told me i could see in the dark if i ate them," Jayne reminised as he munched on an stick of celery...

"Riiight." said John as he opened some food for the cat. "Anyway, get what you want?" Its a known fact that trying to make conversation with Jayne was like trying to ask the Alliance for fun, unless...

"Vera be able to shoot in space with this little baby. Been saving up for it a while now," Jayne said with a devils smile across his face.

"Threesome." remarked River as she appeared out of no where, making Jayne jump out of his skin.

"Ah Yah Tien Ah! What the ruttin' captain told you about sneaking up!" Jayne growled.

"Not to do it with knifes," shot back River. Jayne visably vinced at that comment.

"Ah. such a well bonded crew. Such a wonderful thing it is," remarked Choo as he finished with the last crate. "Um...Anyone seen the strawberries?"

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TRAIN!!!

OATH

Sunday, September 10, 2006 7:52 PM

That was a lot of backstory to read through. A series unto itself. I think I've cooked up a character that'll do.

Name: Szatsu Niccolo
Age: 40
Homeplanet: Osiris

Appearance: Szatsu is long, thin, and sharp. Heavily tanned and wearied, his travels have brought him into dozens of adventures, each one leaving their mark.

Background: For now, he's just a passenger with a strange name.

DRPAIN

Sunday, September 10, 2006 7:56 PM

Choo beat me to it.

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