Life Onboard Serenity: Journey To Beumount

POSTED BY: bigwolf18
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BIGWOLF18

Friday, October 6, 2006 11:56 PM (P)

DRPAIN

Saturday, October 7, 2006 4:10 AM (P)

BUMPING!! Um Wolf isn't it Beaumonde?

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

CHOO1701

Saturday, October 7, 2006 5:47 AM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by DRPAIN:
BUMPING!! Um Wolf isn't it Beaumonde?

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

Who cares if we go to the wrong planet? .. oh wait :(

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TRAIN!!!

ECGORDON

Saturday, October 7, 2006 2:44 PM (P)

Yeah, I was wondering if you wanted to go to the southeast corner of Texas, or would you rather go to the planet Beaumonde and visit The Maidenhead?

wo men ren ran zai fei xing.

BIGWOLF18

Saturday, October 7, 2006 7:35 PM (P)

i dont know how to spell! who the eggy guy?

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we are THE FORSAKEN and we aim to burn!

CHOO1701

Saturday, October 7, 2006 8:23 PM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by bigwolf18:
i dont know how to spell! who the eggy guy?

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we are THE FORSAKEN and we aim to burn!

Neither do i!! My spelling and grammer is utter go-se. "Eggy Guy"???? Perhaps some one from Beumount, Texas?

p.s: okay choices: Beaumonde, back hole planet with some twins OR Beumount, captial of planet of the Companions Guild? Which would you choose?

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TRAIN!!!

ECGORDON

Saturday, October 7, 2006 9:45 PM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by bigwolf18:
i dont know how to spell! who the eggy guy?

eggy guy? I have no idea who you're talking about, but if it's me, then you have a reading problem too, since my screen name is E C Gordon, not E G.

wo men ren ran zai fei xing.

DRPAIN

Sunday, October 8, 2006 4:37 AM (P)

I don't have a say in the whole Beaumonde or Beumont thing since I've been kidnapped and all.

Meanwhile back to the story at hand

*Pain woke up feeling the familiar weight of a shackle around his wrist. His head hurt like hell and so did his stomach. He felt something crusty on his face and used his free hand to wipe it off the best he could. Whoever beat him and put the crusty stuff on his face was going to pay big time. Pain sat up, looked around the semi dark room and said to himself*

Well here I am back in my cage. I wonder what the others are doin'?

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

CHOO1701

Sunday, October 8, 2006 6:20 AM (P)

Mal looked around the engine room. It looked like MOST of the engine parts were back in place

(OoC: Kaylee was in the middle of cleaning/checking all of the engine parts when Pain got nabbed, and Erita lost her memory, so the crew worked hard to fit it back togther.)

Over in the corner, the ships engineer sleeped like a baby in her hammock.

"On heck of a Miricale Worker." Mal muttered to himself as he rubbed his face. What little sleep everyone had got, it was still welcoming...

Closing up the engine room, Mal headed to the galley. More coffee might help wake a few people up...

Blue Sun coffee: makes you rise and shine! [warning: side effects will include dizzyness, sleepyness, crazyness and might make you want to wear Blue Gloves]

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TRAIN!!!

DRPAIN

Monday, October 9, 2006 3:04 AM (P)

I made BUMPY! (That just sounded so wrong didn't it?)

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

13

Monday, October 9, 2006 8:00 PM (P)

bump...

Oh, and hey, Evelyn Cyril...

OATH

Monday, October 9, 2006 8:16 PM (P)

OoC: Ah, a Heinlein fan!

TEACHDAIRE

Tuesday, October 10, 2006 12:30 AM (P)

Where's the thread to add a new character?

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For every battle honour, a thousand heroes die along, unremembered and unsung...

SAMEERTIA

Tuesday, October 10, 2006 1:59 AM (P)

Teach & ECGOrdon! Welcome to the party! Just leap on in, pretend you were here the whole time, or figure an exciting way to join up!

Sammy helped Fly get breakfast started, and surprisingly enough, she not only remembered how to cook but found she was rather proficient at it.

Mal came in and started a fresh batch of coffee, then hesitated and looked critically at her, "How you holdin' up, mei mei?"

Sammy shrugged, at a loss. "I'm confused. Dunno exactly what happened, I guess. The doctor said I might not ever rememb..."

She paused, meeting his gaze again. There was none of the pity that she'd met the night before, none of the sympathy that had made her so uncomfortable. There was kindness, though, and a mild curiousity.

"You're the captain, right? How long have I been flying with you?"

"Oh, a year, almost two. Badger set you up to do a job." Now Mal paused, "But I don't suppose you remember that either."

"I got a job...from a badger?" Sammy turned the sausage-like protien cakes in the skillet, trying to process that. It wasn't any stranger than anything else that had happened.

"You know, " A new voice came from the door. The blond-haired, bright eyed pilot with the name that had something to do with soap... "If you've forgotten the past three years since you got out of the slammer, there's only one person who can fill you in. Only one peron who's known you all that time. Who's still talkin' to you, that is."

At the blank stares from the rest of the room, Wash nodded seriously, "And that is Mr. Universe."

DRPAIN

Tuesday, October 10, 2006 2:27 AM (P)

What the beautiful Ertia said Teach & ECGordon.

Onboard the Tiger Claw

*The kick to the head messed Pain's internal clock up a little. He didn't know how long he was onboard Melanie's new ship, but he hoped it was only a few days. The door to his room opened and the two guards came in, one carrying a tray of processed protein, while the other carried an assault rifle. As Pain watched the man with the tray set it down next to him, he started to formulate a plan of escape.*

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

CHOO1701

Tuesday, October 10, 2006 5:56 AM (P)

Hello Teach & ECGordon. Hope you enjoy the ride!!

"Doc, you know you can give out sleeping pills, you got any 'wide awake' ones?" Choo asked, through the infirmary door. Simon was neatly seting out his domain for a another hard days work.

"Sorry, you'll have to ask the coffee machine." said Simon with a small grin.

"Great. Hopefully it will talk to me after the ho har of last night.

Heading for the kitchen Choo passed River staring intensly at her drawing. Before Choo could ask, she said: "Don't look, its a special picture...".

Slightly mystified, Choo headed up the stairs to where the chatter was coming from...

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Whoa! Good Bible

SAMEERTIA

Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:34 AM (P)

Sammy flipped the not-so-sausage patties onto a plate and sighed. Her head was starting to hurt again. Along with the rest of her.

Choo came into the kitchen with an "I'm not awake yet" glazed look on his face and she somehow sympathized. She was definately not awake. In fact, this must be a dream. An "Alice Went Down The Rabbit Hole" dream.

"So. I got a job from a badger, ended up in Serenity, and now I have to talk to the Universe?" Sammy sunk into a chair, utterly perplexed.

"Well, only because Hell went missing and the 3D is none to fond of us right now seeing as we shot up some of his folks." Mal filled in most helpfully.

Sammy closed her eyes and opened them again to find the Captain pressing a mug of hot coffee into her hands.

"Wash may be right that gettin' back to work might be the best thing." Mal prompted helpfully."Mei mei, a horse throws ya, what do you do?"

"Shoot the damned horse?" She suggested hopefully.

DRPAIN

Wednesday, October 11, 2006 6:20 AM (P)

Bumping for the sake of bumpiness. Also I got nothing.

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

13

Wednesday, October 11, 2006 1:33 PM (P)

A space battle might be nice, Pain. Always did love a good space battle...

DRPAIN

Wednesday, October 11, 2006 5:51 PM (P)

Onboard the Tiger Claw

*Melanie looked to the pilot and said*

Are they still behind us?

*The pilot checked the vidscreens, nodded and replied*

Yes ma'am they're still on our tail and by the readouts I say they're powering up their weapons.

*Melanie slammed her fist into the chair's armrest and shouted*

GORRAMMIT!

Onboard the Animinaru

*The pilot situated in the pilot's seat turned and said to the captain*

Captain they know we're on to them. What are your orders Captain?

*The Captain smiled and said*

Fire a warning shot across their port bow.

*The pilot nodded, swung back around and said into the com to one of the gunners*

Activate Missile One and be ready to fire on the Captain's mark.

*There was some chatter on the other end then the gunner replied*

Missile One is active and is awaiting the Captain's order.

*The Captain grinned and said*

Fire.

*The gunner hit the fire button and Missile One shot out of its missile tube and made its way over the Tiger Claw's port bow where it exploded a couple miles away.*

Onboard the Tiger Claw

*The ship shook as the missile exploded not far away. The two guards who were in Pain's room lost their footing and fell to the floor. Pain was tossed a little ways before the chain attached to the shackle on his wrist became taut and prevented him from sliding across the floor. On the bridge lights flashed and alarms blared. The pilot said to Melanie*

Ai ya that one was close.

*Before she could answer the voice of the Animinaru's Captain boomed over their com*

This is the Captain of the Animinaru. You are ordered to cut power and hand a Mr. Pain over to us. Failure to do so will result in a forced extraction and the blowing up of your ship. You have twenty minutes to decide. Have a nice day.

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

CHOO1701

Wednesday, October 11, 2006 8:10 PM (P)

Serenity

Mal stared open mouthed at Sammy, trying to find something to say...

"She's good," said Wash with a smug grin.

Mal was about to say something captainy to Wash when River ran in, screaming her head off, suddenly jumping on the table, still making a sound like a banshee.

"RIVER!!!" barked Mal as the din continued (something you didn't want to hear that early in the day). With that, the girl stopped, turned her head sideways and said quietly

"holes can be a problem, especially ones in space..." With that she continued on screaming. Mal jumped onto a chair, then the table, and covering her mouth with his hand, muffling the sound, looking straight into her painic striken eyes he asked;

"Child, you gonna listen to me without making one peep?" River gave a small knod. Without moving his hand he continued:

"Pain in trouble?"

*nod*

"You know where he is?"

*funny face *

"I'll take that as a possibly. Could you piont it out on a starchart?"

*shakes head*

"Just you know he's in even more trouble than we first thought?"

*nod*

"Good. Now you going to stop making that god awful noise when i take my hand away?"

*nod*

"Good." With that, Quiet discended on the kitchen for a second. Most of the others had crowded around the doors after Rivers hissy fit and watched as she took of out of the kitchen down the stairs.

Mal remined on the table, staring at everyone he said firmly: "Might want to get some grub and say your goodbyes. Were going to be off this planet in two hours. Dong Ma?"

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TRAIN!!!

DRPAIN

Thursday, October 12, 2006 6:46 AM (P)

Onboard the Tiger Claw

*Melanie thought to herself as the minutes ticked away*

They wanted Pain of course that's why they're tailing them, but how? I remember telling the pilot to do a scan which turned up with nothing but a few frieghters, cargo liners, and the like, but no military vessels. Son of a I should of known Pain would have contacts, I just didn't know he had some in the military.

*Melanie stormed out of the bridge ignoring the pilot's pleas of what to do and proceeded to the room that held Pain. She opened the door just as the two armed guards brushed themselves off, and walked over to Pain. Pain looked up at her and said*

So are those people shootin' at you friends of yours? 'Cause if'n they are they sure have a funny way of showin' their friendship.

*Melanie smiled at Pain and replied*

No you hou zi de pigu they're not my friends, they're yours. By the looks of it their military.

*Pain looked at Melanie all puzzled and said*

Military huh? I hate to tell you this Melanie but I don't know anyone in the military except for my Captain and his first mate, but they're veterans.

*Melanie spat at Pain and yelled*

LIAR! THEIR CAPTAIN ASKED FOR YOU BY NAME!!!

*Pain wiped off the spit on his face and said*

Hey there's no need to yell Melanie. Calm down and use your indoor voice. Now I was tellin' the truth about not knowin' these folks, but if'n they're askin' for me, perhaps you should unlock this shackle on my wrist and let me chat with them.

*Pain could tell that Melanie was thinking it over and held out his shackled arm. He nodded to it and said*

Well?

*Melanie swore under her breath and said to one of the guards*

Unlock his shackle and escort him to the bridge ma shong.

*The two men grumbled and one of them walked over to Pain, bent down and unlocked the shackle around Pain's wrist. Melanie then looked at Pain and said angrily*

GET UP YOU LIU KOU SHUI DE BIAO ZI HE HOU ZI DE BEN ER ZI (Stupid son of a drooling whore and a monkey)!

*Pain got up, rubbed his wrist and said*

To think I let you kiss me with that mouth.

*Melanie growled and pushed Pain forward, yelling at him*

JUST SHUT UP AND MOVE PAIN!!

*Pain put his hands in the air and said*

Alright alright! There's no need to get tetchy.

*Pain let the guards escort him out of his room and to the bridge, Melanie following behind him.*

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

DRPAIN

Friday, October 13, 2006 2:06 AM (P)

BUMP!

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

OATH

Friday, October 13, 2006 1:31 PM (P)

I'd been in the middle of a heated game of Stretch with not-Chloe when River had let out those screams.

After they'd stopped abruptly, and her pounding footsteps sounded off, I sighed, and tucked the Stretch cards away into my coat.

"Apologies, Chloe. Have to handle this," I said to not-Chloe.

She seemed puzzled at my concern, but only said, "It's Zoe, by the way."

"Right. I knew that.

DRPAIN

Friday, October 13, 2006 6:06 PM (P)

Onboard the Tiger Claw

*Pain followed one of the gunmen towards the bridge as Melanie and the other gunman followed behind. As they reached the bridge the gunman leading the group stopped by the door and held his gun on Pain, awaiting orders from his captain. Melanie said to the two gunmen as she walked past Pain*

You two stay here and keep guard.

*The two men nodded as Melanie grabbed Pain's wrist and walked onto the bridge. She nodded to the pilot then unholstered her concealed gun and said to Pain as she pressed the gun into the small of his back*

Don't do anything stupid Pain or I'll make sure you never walk again.

*Pain replied*

I don't think my daughter would appreciate that Melanie. I mean how am I supposed to play horsey with her if'n I can't walk?

*Melanie pressed the gun harder into Pain's back and muttered*

Just shut up Pain and talk with the gorram captain of that rutting ship ok.

*One of the overhead vidscreens came to life and the face of the Animinaru appeared. When the captain saw Pain they replied*

Aw the infamous Pain. Such a pleasure to meet the man that 13 asked us to retrieve.

*Pain raised an eyebrow and said*

So 13 sent you to get me is that it? Well that's uh...awfully kind of him.

*The Animinaru Captain smiled and said*

Yes he did and it was considering it was a very big favor for him to ask of me. I don't usually rescue mercenaries of your caliber Pain or ordinary mercenaries for that manner, but 13 insisted that I get you back alive and who am I to turn down one of 13's requests.

*Pain was a little...no very suprised that 13 would go to this much trouble to get him back. Pain wondered what 13 had in mind for him as repayment but shook that thought off as he said*

I honestly wouldn't know there Captain, but I thank 13 for sending someone to rescue me.

*The Captain of the Animinaru smiled and said*

Well you can thank him in person when the shuttle filled with armed soldiers dock with that piece of go se your on and bring you back to your crew. They should be in docking range in say five minutes.

*Melanie shoved Pain out of the way and said*

Like hell you are. I'll turn that gorram shuttle into scrap before it even touches on of the Tiger Claws outter airlocks.

*The other captain smiled and said*

That's quite amusing there considering the scans of your ship revealed no weapons.

*Melanie smiled and said*

Well your scans were wrong.

*Melanie commed the gunners and said*

Fire on the approaching shuttle!

Outside of the Tiger Claw

*To those onboard the shuttle it looked like one of the external cargo containers attached to the freighter was coming loose from its docking clamps. However that wasn't the case as the cargo container was one of two rear facing missle launchers. The crew didn't know that until a missile was fired and headed their way. The pilot of the shuttle tried to outmaneuver the missile but it was already locked onto its target. There was a flash of light then nothing else but floating debris.

Onboard the Animinaru

*The Captain's fist slammed down on the control panel as the crew on the bridge watched as the shuttle exploded. Extremely angry but managing not to show it the Captain of the Animinaru said to the gunners*

Open fire on that ship.

*The pilot turned and said*

But what about that man onboard? Aren't we supposed to be bringing him back with us?

*The Captain replied, staring out of the windscreen*

If he's smart he'll get into one of the shuttles and get the hell out of the way before that and her ship become space junk.

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

CHOO1701

Friday, October 13, 2006 6:52 PM (P)

Hey!!! Big Damn Space battle, and were missing it...serves me right i suppose.

And Pain remeber: sometimes you gotta role a hard six.

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HARD SIX!!!

DRPAIN

Friday, October 13, 2006 9:46 PM (P)

You can say that again Choo.

Onboard the Tiger Claw

*The ship rocked as a missile from the Animinaru hit the starboard thruster, sending those who weren't seated, scrambling for something to hold onto. Pain slammed into the wall hard and Melanie slammed into him. Pain grunted out*

You know I don't think that was a wise decision Melanie. Unless of course killin' everyone onboard this heap IS the plan, then it's goin' quite lovely if'n I say so myself.

*Melanie pushed herself off of Pain and said*

Shut up and get your daughter Pain.

*Pain pushed himself off the wall, rubbing his arm as he walked over to the bridge entrance/exit. He stopped as the ship rocked again, sending a ceiling panel swinging down and hitting one of the guards. Pain gave a brief look then headed down the corridor to fetch his daughter. The other guard saw Pain leave, leveled his gun at him and said*

Where do ya think yer goin'?

*Pain turned, looked at the man, looked at the gun pointed at him, then said*

I'm goin' to get my daughter out of her. You goin' to stop me?

*Another smaller explosion rocked the ship, and the gunman lowered his gun. Pain gave a slight bow then headed off to his daughter's room. Pain thought to himself*

That last explosion was probably a room or something decompressin'. I hope it wasn't my daughter's room.

Out in the Black

*The two ships traded weapons fire back and forth, the Tiger Claw taking the majority of the hits, but that was due to cannon fire as opposed to the missile fire. The Animinaru took a hit to one of its missile batteries, the resulting explosion temporarily dwarfing the brightness of the nearest star. The fight wouldn't end much longer but that didn't mean both sides wouldn't give it their all.*

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DRPAIN

Saturday, October 14, 2006 4:44 AM (P)

Onboard the Tiger Claw

*Pain made it to his daughter's room just as the ship rocked again and the lights started to flicker. Pain knew the ship wasn't going to hold out any longer and opened the door. Annabelle came running out of her room screaming, tears streaming down her cheeks. Pain knelt down to pick her up as she said weeping*

Daddy what's happening?

*Pain lifted the girl up and carried her down the corridor. Pain felt the girl's arms tighten around his neck as he tried to find the way to the cargo bay and to the shuttles. He said to the frightened girl*

Bad thing are happenin' babe and we need to get out of here.

*Annebelle replied*

What about mommy? Is she coming with us?

*Pain stopped for a brief moment and thought about that. He had only known his daughter for a few days but Melanie knew the girl for seven almost eight years. Pain bit his lower lip and said as he changed direction and headed for the bridge*

Lets go see about that kiddo.

*Pain and Anabelle made their way through the dying ship, stepping over bodies of those who were dead or dying. They approached the bridge only to find that the pilot was dead, having a support beam crushing his chest, but Melanie was nowhere to be seen. Pain muttered something to himself and made his way back in the direction of the cargo bay. They made their way down the stairs to the second level, Pain having to brace himself against the wall as another explosion shook the ship. Pain could hear the sounds of metal groaning and guessed that they had a few minutes at best to get the hell out of there. Annabelle asked her father*

Is the ship dying daddy?

*Pain winced at the pain that shot through his arm. He had hit the wall pretty hard and he'd probably have a good sized bruise to show for it. Pain made it down the stairs and said*

Yeah baby it is.

*They made their way to the to the cargo bay entrance and noticed Melanie slumped on the ground near the floor not looking so good. Pain knelt down next to her, letting go of Annabelle and said to Melanie*

Hey you alive?

*Pain checked Melanie's vitals while Annabelle tugged on her mom's arm. Melanie was alive but barely. There was a big gash on the right side of Melanie's temple and Pain said to her*

Hey Melanie you with us or not?

*Groggily Melanie opened her eyes, blinking away the blurriness, and seeing Pain come into veiw. Her first reaction was to go for the gun that was no longer holstered on her thigh, but when she saw her daughter standing beside him, she gave her a slight smile and said*

Hey there bao bei daddy's going to take good care of you I know it.

*Pain felt sadness for Melanie in his heart. He propped her chin up with his right hand, noticing that Melanie didn't bat it away, and said*

Hey you're coming with us now come on.

*Pain reached for one of Melanie's arms but she pulled it away, grimacing as she did so. She looked into Pain's eyes, saw the warm look in them and said*

No I'm not Pain. I lost a lot of blood and I know I won't make it.

*She placed a hand on Pain's and continued*

You go on and take Anabelle, get her to safety. There's an ASREV in the cargo bay. It's much faster than the shuttles. You take it and get our daughter away from all the death and destruction.

*Melanie's grip slackened and Pain knew that Melanie was gone. He picked up Annabelle and said to her as they entered the cargo bay*

We got to leave now. Mommy's in a better place now.

*Annabelle sniffled, tears started to form as she said*

Is she with Aunty Serena in Heaven?

*Pain knew he killed the girl's aunt but smiled and said*

Yeah kiddo mommy's in Heaven with Aunty Serena.

*Annabelle hugged her dad as Pain made his way to the ASREV, his survival mode kicking in at full force. They climbed onboard and Pain sealed the entry hatch as Annabelle took a seat near the nav control station. Pain sat in the pilot's seat and activated the startup sequence just as the lights in the cargo bay flickered and the ship started to shutter. Pain muttered somethi

CHOO1701

Saturday, October 14, 2006 5:27 AM (P)

Can someone pass the popcorn? This movies getting good...no, wait Keanu Reeves! bad! BAD! BAAAADDDDD!!!!

anywho: good to have a heroic resue Pain. And yet so...sad...

BTW: where is everybody???? Hello? anyone else home? Nico, 13, Wolf, Erita, Oath???

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TRAIN!!!

DRPAIN

Saturday, October 14, 2006 6:30 AM (P)

Did I miss anything? *passes the popcorn to Choo* I don't know where everyone else is, but Ertia did tell me that she was going to post something sometime in the morning. Oh hey I heard this part was the best! *munches on popcorn*

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OATH

Sunday, October 15, 2006 3:58 AM (P)

"So...are you...alright?" I said plainly, awkwardly, biting the insides of my cheeks. The girl was curled up in the corner of the room, knees drawn tight into her chest.

" 'Alright' is impossible to define. Too many perspectives and too many views on the specifics. Even a generalized term can't be reached." She didn't raise her eyes to look at me as she said this, something that unsettled me a bit.

"Right then. I'll be...not here. Or really not anywhere, if you want to stay metaphysical."

She smiled at me, which re-settled me quite nicely, saying, "Maybe we're all everywhere at once..."

"...since we're all made of the same molecules." I smiled back. "It's good to see somebody with a sense of philosophy around here."

"My mother always said it was from my father," she said candidly, now observing her nails with rapt interest.

"Did she, now?" Regan. Still bitter, it seemed. Who could blame her? "Let's just say I'll definitely be somewhere and call it even."

With that, I was gone.

Alright. What had I learned?

A) She was a few miles above the speed limit, so to speak. Your average seventeen-year old wasn't very concerned with metaphysicism.

B) She was a few too many miles below in some areas as well. Such as the screaming, sneaking, hiding, crying, and the few mentions of 'smoothers' being used. For her protection, of course.

Which leaves me with what I have to learn:

A) What exactly was wrong, and B) exactly what I had to do to make it better.

CHOO1701

Sunday, October 15, 2006 6:38 AM (P)

"Why am i on coffee duty again?" asked Choo.

"'Cause your good at it," said Kaylee sleeply, head resting on the table.

No one was really eating (except Jayne, who was giving a pig a run for its money) or talking. Last Nights (that short?!?) events had slowly sunk in. Just kind of sat there in mostly silence, trying to make conversation.

"Hey, Anyone seen 13? He didn't show up earlier. Amazing what some people can sleep through..." asked Guy, something clicking into place, lots of heads turned.

The crew had got 13 and his goons trailing there asses trying to take River back, and with their dear captain not in sight, there could be problems...

"oh..not good." was all Guy sad before Zoe and Fly headed downstairs to the passenger dorms...

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TRAIN!!!

DRPAIN

Monday, October 16, 2006 11:45 PM (P)

BUMP BUMP BUMP

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DRPAIN

Tuesday, October 17, 2006 9:17 PM (P)

BUMPING AGAIN! Will someone please make with the posty.

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SAMEERTIA

Wednesday, October 18, 2006 2:16 AM (P)

This is the military vessel Animinaru. The captain is sorry to inform you that we were unable to retrieve the man called Pain due to grave circumstances. The captain wishes to personally meet with your captain and offer his condolences.

The message came through as Choo was pouring the coffee for a second round.

Silence.

Then a shattering crash echoed across the kitchen. "GORRAM STUPID HWOON DAHN!" Fly's coffee cup quickly followed her plate as they struck the wall and slammed into the cabinets.

"I TOLD HIM! I TOLD HIM! If he was gonna DIE he was gonna let me DIE FIRST! BASTARD!"

No one moved to stop her rant, recognizing the fury as grief. After Jack, losing Pain was a bitter blow. Fly stormed herself out, and then sunk to a chair. "I... sorry, gang."

Standing up, she strode from the room, "I'll be in my bunk."

Suddenly, Sammy realized they were all looking at her. Someone was dead. Someone they said she'd shared a bunk with. Clearly they were expecting something from her. An outburst? Tears? She didn't have any tears left. When she thought of the name, Pain, it meant nothing. There was nothing there.

Sammy gazed around the dining room, her gaze finally meeting Mal's, and she shook her head. "I ..don't know what you want from me..."

"That's alright." Simon's voice, calm and reassuring, "Don't worry about it."

Another long silence, and then Mal sighed, "Y'all get things cleaned up and stowed, then I want us in the air. Shepherd? Maybe you could prepare to say a few words?"

"Surely can, Captain." Book assured quietly, "You worry about the ship, God will worry about her flock."

"God don't much worry about us, I reckon." Mal swallowed down the last of his coffee and reached behind him, producing E's black case. "Mei mei, you finish your breakfast and then see if you feel up to workin' some."

Sammy looked at the black case, and smiled. This, at least, was familiar to her.

DRPAIN

Wednesday, October 18, 2006 3:28 AM (P)

*Jayne watched as Fly stormed off to her bunk. He turned to everyone and said*

So since Pain's dead an' all can I have his guns?

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SAMEERTIA

Wednesday, October 18, 2006 4:35 AM (P)

nice one, Pain! So..you gonna take over writin' Jayne while Pain is off getting to know his daughter?

CHOO1701

Wednesday, October 18, 2006 6:04 AM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by DRPAIN:
*Jayne watched as Fly stormed off to her bunk. He turned to everyone and said*

So since Pain's dead an' all can I have his guns?

^lol. excellent. So no more Pain for a while. Well, less chance of getting shot then

Mal shot Jayne the "out-the-airlock" look. "What?"

"Kaylee, whats the soonest we can be in the air..." Mal asked

"'bout five minutes Cap'n!" said Kaylee.

"....Without fear of exploding?"

"'bout five hours."

"I'll take the first one. Get to work." Mal ordered. "Anyone needs me, i'll be on the bridge."

"I suppose you know Pain's next of Kin? They'd want to know what happened to him." said Choo as he picked up a broom to clear up Fly's mess.

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TRAIN!!!

13

Wednesday, October 18, 2006 1:29 PM (P)

"You're nothing."

Sammy looked up from her computer to see the cold eyes of 13, glowing bright.

"Yeah. Nothing. I know that you can't remember him, but that doesn't mean that you shouldn't care. You shrug this off like it's...like it's a bee."

"You make me sick."

DRPAIN

Wednesday, October 18, 2006 9:19 PM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by SameErtia:
nice one, Pain! So..you gonna take over writin' Jayne while Pain is off getting to know his daughter?

Yes I'll be taking over the writing for Jayne and Shipscat while Pain is off spending time with his daughter.

Quote:
Originally posted by Choo1701:
^lol. excellent. So no more Pain for a while. Well, less chance of getting shot then

Pain'll be back sometime in the near future and yes that means one less person to accidently shoot you Choo.

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SAMEERTIA

Wednesday, October 18, 2006 11:46 PM (P)

"You're nothing."
"Yeah. Nothing. I know that you can't remember him, but that doesn't mean that you shouldn't care. You shrug this off like it's...like it's a bee.

"You make me sick."

The man was glaring at Sammy in fury, his eyes a disconcerting shade of scarlet. Confusion roiled through her, and she frowned. "I... I'm sorry. I care... I do... someone you all loved is dead, and I know... I know you expect me to have loved him, too. But."

She stopped speaking, unable to pull her thoughts together. "I'm sorry."

Sammy stared down at her hands on her keyboard. Her hands. Not her hands.
These hands had scars. There was no ring on that hand, and this left pinky finger was crooked.

"Oh god. Who am I?"

She looked back up at 13, wishing she could understand, that she could feel the pain that he was feeling, to understand what they all wanted from her.

DRPAIN

Thursday, October 19, 2006 3:01 AM (P)

*Mal looked at Choo and in a solemn tone said*

Yes in fact Pain has an uncle on Persephone. A very good man if I say so myself. Had the pleasure of doing a job for him.

*Mal turned and walked into the bridge, closing the door behind him. He sat in the copilot's chair and activated the vidscreen in front of him. Pain's uncle's face came onto the screen and Mal said*

Greetin's Mr. Cameron do you have a moment?

*Pain's uncle noted the seriousness in Mal's voice and said*

Greetin's Mr. Reynolds. What shall I ask is the reason for the wave?

*Mal looked into the other man's eyes and replied*

Well Mr. Cameron I hate to say this but Pain is dead. He was killed when the ship he was on blew up.

*Mr. Cameron nodded his head and replied*

You care to tell me the details Mr. Reynolds? If'n that's alright with you?

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CHOO1701

Thursday, October 19, 2006 6:18 AM (P)

*yay* no more chance of getting sho - *bang* ah! MY SPLEEN!!!

"ALL ABOARD!" shouted Zoe from the cargo bay ramp. Everyone had spread out as Mal was making his call.

John caming running up the ramp "Sorry, wanted to say good bye to my bro."

"Sure thing," seaid Zoe closing the ramp. "Wanna make sure everyone's aboard before we explode..."

John gave here a strange look as he checked the mule was doing okay, 13 came stomping out from the dorms, and headed for the bridge, not saying a word, bumping into Inara, Guy and Choo.

"Hey 13," shouted Choo, "look were your walking." But the man had already turned the corner.

"13's always been crabby. Leave him too it, Captain does. most of the time." replied Guy.

"You forget: he left me for dead!" Choo said angrily.

"Looks like someone's had way too much coffee over the last few hours." Zoe said with a grin.

"That, and do we land anywhere ... i don't know, acceptable."

"No." shot back the companion "Mal seems to be..."

"Allergic?" said Guy with a grin, leaning against the Mule. "Heard all the preattyness of the core can make some go insane."

Choo just shot him a look and sat on a crate. Tiedness slowly kicking in.

"Any idea how Erita is doing?" Inara enquired to Zoe.

"Nope. Last thing i heard, she wanted to access the cortex." Zoe said, as Inara headed off to the infirmary.

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DEATH IS A WOMEN!!!

DRPAIN

Thursday, October 19, 2006 9:44 PM (P)

*Mal filled Pain's uncle in on the events that happened, including the wave from the Captain of the Animinaru. Mr. Cameron nodded and said*

Thank you for the news Mr. Reynolds. I'll be sure to tell the family at once. If there's anythin' you need you can always wave me. How's Fly takin' the news if'n you don't mind me askin'?

*Mal replied*

You're more than welcome Mr. Cameron. I'll certainly wave you if'n there's anything that my crew might need. As for Fly she's not taking it so well. At the news of Pain's death she ran to her room yelling and screaming. She's a strong woman though and I reckon she'll get through this.

*Mr. Cameron gave a slight chuckle and said*

Yeah that sounds like Fly alright. Always stubborn yet strong willed. Well I have another call on the line so I'll bid my goodbyes and wish your crew the best.

*Mal replied*

Ok then Mr. Cameron. It was nioce talking to you again.

*Mr. Cameron replied*

Goodbye Mr. Reynolds.

*The vidscreen Mal was using went black and Mal just sat there in the copilot's seat for awhile.*

Meanwhile on the other line of Mr. Cameron's vidscreen

*Mr. Cameron thought for a second and said*

So did you get all that?

*Pain nodded and replied*

Yeah uncle I did.

*Pain's uncle replied*

So are you goin' to tell them you're alive?

*Pain rubbed his chin, looked at his daughter sleeping in the nearby chair, then turned back to the vidscreen and said*

When the time's right perhaps I will., but right now they'll have to think I'm dead for the moment.

*Pain hoped he was doing the right thing. He wondered how Ertia was taking the news as well as Fly. He wanted to tell them really he did but that wasn't an option right now. Perhaps he'd return to Serenity but after he got his daughter situated somewhere safe and out of harm's way.*

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SAMEERTIA

Friday, October 20, 2006 12:03 AM (P)

You'd let Ertia think you were dead? You cruel bastard! See if I ever remember you! HAH!

Sammy sat for a long time, staring at the screen. Familiar, and yet not. Evolving code, knew securities, different doors.

"Someone changed the locks." River said, certainly. "You don't have the keys now."

"I'll find them." Sammy's voice was certain and strong, as she weaved her way through the layers of numbers and letters and symbols, adjusting, formulating, absorbing the change. "This is what I do."

River cocked her head. "It isn't the key. It's the other side of the door."

"What was he like?" Sammy changed the subject abruptly. River must be sharing the same grief as the rest of the crew, maybe she wanted to talk about it. "DrPain. What was he like?"

Now the girl smiled a secretive smile through her bangs. "With you, he is warm." Her eyes closed, "Passion. Red. Sunlight." Then her eyes shot open, her expression surprised, "The sun hasn't set yet, but no one knows. It's a secret."

Then she was gone. Sammy stared after her, puzzled, then suddenly the screen before her beeped to life,

"bk U R insane."

Well, no surprise there.
"Yah. I noticed that. Who u?"

A scrambled frequency, a torrent of code, and the screen cleared, revealing a pair of clear blue eyes topped by curly black hair and a cheery smile. "You are nuts! That back-serve is chopped! You suddenly develop a death wish?"

"Tor?" He'd aged a bit, no longer the punk kid...

The face changed to horror. "Universe. What the go se is wrong with you, Kitten? You scramble yer brainpan?"

"Hey. Mr.Universe." Wash spoke over Sammy's shoulder, leaning into the camera, "Good to see you! And yea, she's a bit whimsical these days. Thought a chat with an old friend would cheer her up."

"I know you." Sammy stared at the screen.

"In the carnal sense?" Mr Universe raised his eyebrows, one eye winking at the camera hopefully.

"No joke, Mr. U." Wash helped out. "She's lost her memory. Doesn't remember a thing since prison. Care to dish it to her straight?"

"You're serious." Mr Universe's face turned serious. "Mr. Washburne, leave us alone for a bit. Kitten, you'd best sit back and relax. I've got a tale to tell."

DRPAIN

Friday, October 20, 2006 3:15 AM (P)

It's only until things settle down. I'm sure Pain'll try contacting Serenity some day. Besides you've got amnesia.

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SHIPSCAT

Friday, October 20, 2006 3:39 AM (P)

Hey, all! I'm still here. Just not much for a lil kitty to do except hide in the ductwork, what with all the fighting and all.

As Wash leaves the grey tabby cat slinks in, low to the ground and ears twitching nervously. Wash reaches down to pet her as they pass, but the cat twists out from under his hand before he can touch her.

"Fine, be that way! See if I forgive you the next time you knock one of my dinos off the console!" Wash grumps to the cat, but the grin on his face says he is just joking - as usual.

The little cat flicks her tail disdainfully but otherwise ignores him, instead sauntering over to Ertia and sitting down by her foot. When the woman doesn't immeadiately pick her up, the cat mews plaintively and rubs against Ertia's ankle.

Why isn't the kind one showing the proper attention? Another plaintive mew should do the trick. After all, it always works on the toy-sharing snack-bringer and the snuggly, bubbly one.

The grey cat meows again, and this time it sounds less like a plea and more like a demand.

SAMEERTIA

Friday, October 20, 2006 5:18 AM (P)

The mew drags Sammy's attention from the screen in front of her. She needs the distraction right now, because the story Tor ...err... Mr. Universe.. is telling her is the biggest load of go se she's ever heard.

"Heya, kitty! Where'd you come from?" Gently, she picks up the cat and sets it on her lap, experimentally rubbing behind it's ears.

"Hey, Jayne hasn't eaten that yet?" Mr. Universe grins at the camera and Sammy crosses her arms over the cat protectively.

"NO! Now go on with what you were saying." It was all insane. Diggs was dead? She'd escaped from prison? This was... "I don't believe any of it, but go on."

"So, a few months back, you faked your own death, yours and that of Robot-Boy, and voila, there you are."

"Diggs is dead?" Her voice was uncertain, but Shipscat butted her hand with her head, demanding that she keep petting.

Mr. Universe's face turns serious, and he glances down for a minute. "Kit, I had to guess, I'd say you and I are the only ones left who remember his name. Be careful, there are strange rumors floating."

"I don't believe it." She didn't. She didn't know what to believe.

"Believe it. And stay off the synet! It's not safe." Mr.Universe signed off and the screen went dark.

Silence. Shipscat, peering up at her face for a long moment, finally turning away to lick her paw.

"So, do you believe that story, cat?"

Shipscat reaches up and bats at a loose string that hangs from the sleeve of her blouse.

"Is that yes? Or no?"

"If she's talking back, we're all gonna start doubtin' your sanity." Mal's voice from behind her.

Then Oath, "No. If that cat deigns to speak to humans, it's the CAT'S sanity that I'd doubt. How are you doing, Sammy?"

She shook her head, worry creasing her brow, "It's like a dream. And I can't decide what's awake and whats sleeping. I look in the mirror and I don't know who's looking back. I see you all looking at me, expecting... something...and I ... I don't know what."

"Well," Mal says slowly, his eyes ranging between Oath and Sammy, "You just take your time. You talk to the Universe?"

"Yeah. He made about as much sense as that room down the hall that's all my stuff mixed with someone elses stuff." Sammy frowns, biting her lips, "There are grenades mixed with my underwear..."

CHOO1701

Friday, October 20, 2006 5:45 AM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by SameErtia:
"There are grenades mixed with my underwear..."

no comment

Also: HURRAH!!! welcome back to shipscat.

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DRPAIN

Friday, October 20, 2006 9:24 PM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by SameErtia:
"There are grenades mixed with my underwear..."

ROFLMAO!!!!! Oh and welcome back Shipscat

Somewhere out in the Black

*The voice in Pain's head spoke to him again*

So you're just going to let them think you're dead is that it? You're not even going to try and contact Fly or Ertia? You're a cruel S.O.B. you know that?

*Pain muttered something to himself, careful not to wake the sleeping chil in the copilot's seat. Pain then said in a low voice*

Alright fine I'll contact them but only in text.

*Pain's fingers danced over the vidscreen in front of him and accessed the Cortex. He went onto a secured channel and typed a brief message.*

Quote:

The wolf's on the prowl. Will return to the pack someday, but must take care of some things first. Tell E. I love her and don't let Jayne touch my guns.

*Pain pressed the send button and hoped the crew onboard the Serenity would understand.*

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CHOO1701

Saturday, October 21, 2006 6:11 AM (P)

Quote:

The wolf's on the prowl. Will return to the pack someday, but must take care of some things first. Tell E. I love her and don't let Jayne touch my guns.

"So what we going to do?" asked Wash.

Mal and Wash were the only ones on the bridge, the Black filling the forward window. Been about an hour since they'd lifted off to meet 13's people, when this new wave came through.

"Not sure. Although you checked it came from the same place as his Uncle's?" Mal said.

"Checked, checked and then double checked. Its the same place alright." Wash said pionting to the PoO line. Certainly showed the same place.

"Why can't the b*stard make up his mind if he's dead or not, why not come and tell, why leave us hurt and limping." Anger and frustration slowly crept into Mal's voice. "Why can't he tell us the whole truth!"

After a long pause Wash stated: "Everyone's going to be more messed up at this."

"I know." said Mal reaching for the ship wide comm, turning it on he said: "This is the captain, would all crew and passengers please report to the bridge.....and Jayne, don't touch Pain's guns!"

....

....

"awwwwww.. MAL!!!"

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HE'S LIKE Jean Grey!!!

DRPAIN

Saturday, October 21, 2006 11:13 PM (P)

*Jayne was just about to go into Pain's bunk when he heard the Captain's message. To himself Jayne said*

Gorrammit why an' the hell not?

*Jayne let out a sigh and some choice words in Chinese and made his way onto the bridge. Jayne looked at Mal and said*

Why can't I touch Pain's guns? It ain't like he's alive or anythin'.

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CHOO1701

Sunday, October 22, 2006 6:24 PM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by DRPAIN:

Why can't I touch Pain's guns? It ain't like he's alive or anythin'.

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oh the dramtic irony, oh the dramtic BUMP!!!!

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TRAIN!!!

DRPAIN

Sunday, October 22, 2006 11:28 PM (P)

*Mal replied to Jayne not turning around*

Actually he is Jayne 'cause we just received a wave from him.

*The news of Pain being alive confused Jayne a little as he said*

A what?

*Wash realizing that a moment to tease Jayne was in front of him, replied*

A wave. It's this nifty way of communicating with folks from far away.

*Jayne shot Wash a look and said*

I know what a wave is little man. Don't be insultin' my intelligence.

*Wash let out a chuckle and said*

You have intelligence? Since when?

*Before Jayne could reply Mal responded*

Alright enough teasin' Jayne about his smarts or lack there of. Pain's alive and well however we don't know why he ain't returning to Serenity.

*Jayne replied*

Does Fly know about this?

*Just then Fly's voice came from behind the men on the bridge. Her voice sounded a little weak from the crying she did in her bunk. Wiping tears from her eyes, Fly said*

Know about what?

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DRPAIN

Tuesday, October 24, 2006 2:13 AM (P)

BUMP!! Come on someone make with the posty.

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13

Tuesday, October 24, 2006 10:05 PM (P)

"Pain's alive," 13 answered Fly. " 'On the prowl,' or something like that."

Now that he knew Pain wasn't dead after all, 13 preferred not to show that he cared. After all, he had an image to maintain.

CHOO1701

Wednesday, October 25, 2006 5:28 AM (P)

"You know if this is about coffee, i swear i'll get very angry." Choo said with a nervous twitch...

"Maybe someone should tell the captain." Guy said quietly to John. "Don't want a psycho running around the shi- oh wait....nevermind..."

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TRAIN!!!

DRPAIN

Wednesday, October 25, 2006 9:09 PM (P)

On Serenity's Bridge

*Fly responded to 13's answer*

Pai..Pain's alive? Are you sh*ttin' me 13?

*13 shook his head and said*

I sh*t you not Fly. Pain is alive and hopefully well.

*Emotions ran through Fly's head at the speed of light. She didn't know if she should be mad or happy that Pain was alive. Finally words came to Fly and she said somewhat loudly*

SON OF A B*TCH!!!!

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13

Thursday, October 26, 2006 7:18 PM (P)

bump magic bump, magic, bump magic bump...

DRPAIN

Friday, October 27, 2006 3:35 AM (P)

BUMPING!!! Where are the people posting the posty goodness? I need posty!!!!

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SAMEERTIA

Friday, October 27, 2006 11:04 PM (P)

Fly's gonna kick Pain in the pigu! And I am gonna laugh.

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INCOMING VOICE WAVE:
MAIDENHEAD TAVERN: BEAUMONDE
"Hola, Crew of Serenity, and in particular, Captain Reynolds.
This is Fanty, speaking for my brother Mingo, and inviting you gents to see if you'd like a little job.
Beep up back if you care.

"How was that?"

"Overdramatic as usual, Fanty. Why can't you just say, 'We'd like to see you about a job?'

"You have no sense of style, Mingo! It's all about the verbage!"
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Sammy sat in her chair, staring at her blackened cortex screen. They were saying the man who was dead was alive, but he wasn't coming back.

The man who's bunk she'd been sharing. Closing her eyes, she tried to picture him, tried to remember. Instead, there were dark black eyes, a flash of black hair, a creased smile that enhanced a youthful face... Diggs. Diggs was dead, too.

That part hurt. That part seemed real. She held her bare hand up to the light...how long ago? Years, Universe had told her.

A whisper of silk beside her and Inara's face, warm and concerned, met her gaze. "Is there anything I can do to help, sweetie?"

Sammy fell into the arms of the beautiful woman and sobbed, breaking down once and for all.

13

Saturday, October 28, 2006 5:16 PM (P)

"Now you care," 13 said, seemingly appearing in the doorway. "When you think someone's dead, you couldn't shed a tear, but now that he's alive you look like a gorram fountain."

"13," Inara warned, still holding Sammy.

"No, that won't work. Does she even know your name, Inara? Did you ask her if she knew?"

He stepped towards Sammy, hunkering to speak in her ear. "Who are you?" he whispered. "Not the woman I saw cleaning up my blood, not the one I saw fighting for other lives, and definitely not the woman I saw eating the finest food in the system with the man you loved.

"How can you look like her but be so weak?"

DRPAIN

Saturday, October 28, 2006 7:19 PM (P)

*JR had walked into the galley at that moment and hear what 13 said to Sammy/Ertia. Gritting his teeth and holding back the urge to fill 13 with lead, JR said to him in a low growl*

You wanna leave her alone 13? She's gone through a lot of pain and sufferin' and right now she doesn't need to be hounded by the likes of you. So 13 I ask you again, leave her alone. She'll remember Pain in time you'll see.

*JR sauntered off to the kitchen and took down a coulpe of pots and pans. He said to those in the galley*

I'm goin' to be cookin' up one of my specialties. Anybody wanna help?

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CHOO1701

Saturday, October 28, 2006 8:49 PM (P)

"I cooked last night." said Choo trying to get some sleep at the table.

"As we all know." said Simon. "Havn't stop going on about it."

"Could be worst, i knew someone who never shut upo about geekos. Everything he said was related to them..." Choo replied.

"you sell anything to him?" asked JR.

"yeah....a frakking geeko." Choo shot back.

Suddenly the comm came into life. "13 their are some people here who want to talk too you!" the captain said.

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Meanwhile, The Core.

"Seeing that he man 13 hasn't brought us any news about the Tam girl." the man said into the cortex screen. He was well dressed in the most expensive suit, hair trimmed to perfection, only strange thing was the dark pair of glasses that covered his eyes. "I am handing the mission over to you. Find the Tam girl. No matter what, if you come up against ANY resistance, do not hesistate to dispose of them."

"Very well." said the Operative, "She will be brought to you in one pieace. FOr the glory of the Alliance."

"yes....for the glory of the Alliance" the man repeated as the Cortex cut off. In front of him five blue handed men stood like statues.

"And Blue Sun of course." he said, smiling ear to ear.

(thought i'd throw something different in at the end. Hope no one minds...)

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TRAIN!!!

DRPAIN

Sunday, October 29, 2006 9:00 PM (P)

BUMPING!!!! *does the BUMP Dance* Also I think I may have writer's block cause I can't think of anything to post.

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CHOO1701

Sunday, October 29, 2006 9:23 PM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by DRPAIN:
BUMPING!!!! *does the BUMP Dance* Also I think I may have writer's block cause I can't think of anything to post.

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*grabs writers block. Hits it with a large hammer.*

We all get it...it sucks.

Now a word from our sponsors:

The Doctor: Think of it, plastic, all over the world, every artificial thing waiting to come alive. The shop window dummies, the phones, the wires, the cables...

Rose: The breast implants....

*Blue Sun Plastics. 'Cause it can do anything!*

DRPAIN

Monday, October 30, 2006 12:15 AM (P)

Choo have you been raiding the Infirmary again?

*Fly stormed off the bridge and headed to her room, not caring about the smell of food cooking or the people in the galley. She muttered to herself*

I'm gonna kill that hun dan if and when he gets back. Stupid fool makes us think he's dead only to wave us that he's alive and well and that he'll be back sometime in the future.

Meanwhile on the Bridge

*Another beep on the console alerted Wash. He looked at the flashing icon on the vidscreen and pushed it. Reggie's face flashed on the screen and he said*

'Ey mon ees Pain there? Eye 'ave an eemportant job for eem.

*Wash replied in a somewhat calm but shaky manner*

Uh Pain's not here right now. Can I take a message?

*Reggie replied*

What do ya mean Pain's not there mon?

*Wash replied*

Like I said he's not here.

*Reggie was a little frustrated and said*

Well ees Fly there then? Perhaps she can take thees job Eye 'ave for Pain then.

*Wash replied*

Uh let me go get her Mr....uh what was your name?

*Reggie replied*

My name ees Reggie mon.

*Wash replied*

Right Mr. Reggie I'll go get Fly.

*Wash hit the shipwide com and said*

Uh Fly you're needed on the bridge. There's a message for you.

Near Fly's bunk

*Fly muttered to herself*

If that's Pain I'm gonna rip him a new one.

*Fly reached the nearest com, hit the button for the bridge and said*

Patch it through to my bunk Wash.

*Fly then entered her bunk and slammed the door.*

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13

Monday, October 30, 2006 4:23 AM (P)

"Don't try to rutting placate me!" 13 shouted, electric eyes burning. "Don't ever."

With one last, disgusted glance at Sammy, 13 stormed from the bunk and onto the bridge.

"Someone wants to talk to me?"

Mal levelled his eyes at the robot, saying, "Yeah, they do. But soon after we're gonna have a little talk about using your in-door voice."

"I'll take the call now, Wash," 13 said.

"Regular phone network here," the pilot grumbled cheerily. "I'll put it through on the portable."

Tossing 13 a small, ten-inch wafer-thin monitor, 13 leaned against the wall, flicking on the display. The screen remained lifeless, and 13 readied to smash it in anger when a cutting woman's voice came through.

"Calm down, 13. Just an old friend checking up on you."

"Calisto?"

"Calisto," the voice confirmed. The screen remained black. "Now that we're past the small-talk, I'll cut to the juicy parts.

"I've been doing what I can, diverting Alliance patrols and such, but it get's really interesting once I start hearing rumors about you and that ship you've been riding on for the past while."

"What kind of rumors?" 13 said doubtfully.

"Not the good ones. I've been having a hell of a time trying to figure out why they're so determined to find Serenity, and how far they're willing to go. Believe me, they are willing to go very far."

13 scoffed, remembering a certain sequence of events that involved a certain robot, and led to the shooting of said robot.

"They've got spies, fleets, and entire flagships devoted to finding you, not to mention every mercenary in the galaxy.

"Something's going to happen, 13. Something big. Maybe the biggest thing since the war, and it's all centered around one small salvager.

"And the Reavers...they've been acting up lately. Attacking more and more settlements, capturing more ships, actually cutting off trade routes...it's like they're getting ready for something, like they're getting smarter."

Smart Reavers...not a comforting idea.

"Listen," Calisto said. "I know where you're headed. I'll rendeszvous with you once you arrive, and I'll be bringing more information."

"Thanks, Cal. I'd appreciate it. By the way, exactly how do you know all this?"

He could picture her smiling wisely as she whispered, "Eyes of the universe, my friend. See you soon."

CHOO1701

Monday, October 30, 2006 7:26 AM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by DRPAIN:
Choo have you been raiding the Infirmary again?

Simon: BTW: did anyone see where Rivers medicine went this morning? Put them right next too the sleeping tablets last night and know there gone...

Choo: bugger... ... nope...havn't seen them...

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"Do i smell cooking?" Zoe asked coming into the galley.

"Rustling up an old favorite...without most of the ingredints" JR replied, adding "Its a suprise."

"Hope its a good one." Zoe said eyeing the pan suspiciously.

"hows it going? Made contact with Pain yet?" Book asked.

"Nope, but people have most certainly been contacting us." Zoe said grabbing a cup. "been that busy Wash is thinking of becoming one of those corex call girls." Zoe said rolling her eyes.

DRPAIN

Monday, October 30, 2006 10:20 PM (P)

Fly's bunk

*Fly walked over to the vidscreen in the wall and turned it on. Reggie's face came into view. Fly gave the dreadlocked man a polite smile and said*

So what's up Reggie? I hear you wanted to talk with me.

*Reggie replied*

That Eye did Fly. Eye had a job for Pain but since 'e ain't there, Eye thought Eye'd give eet to ya.

*Fly thought it over and said*

What kind of job is it Reggie?

*Reggie replied*

Thee kind that requires a gun hand girl. Are ya een or not?

*Fly bit her lower lip as she thought about it then said*

Yeah I'm in Reggie. Upload your coordinates to me and I'll see what my Captain says.

*Reggie nodded and said*

Alright then girl. Eye'll be waitin' for ya response.

*Numbers and words flashed on the screen and Fly copied them down. She smiled at Reggie then turned off the vidscreen and left her room.*

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SAMEERTIA

Wednesday, November 1, 2006 12:24 AM (P)

"How can you look like her but be so weak?"

He was right.
Sammy closed her eyes. She didn't remember the things 13 said she had done. She didn't know what he knew.

But she knew one thing, knew it with solid certainty. That woman, the one 13 knew, wasn't inside of her anymore, if she ever had been.

"Don't worry." John's voice, quiet and strong, "It isn't him. It isn't you. He's lost so much already and now he's lost something else, something he thought he could trust. He lashes out because he can't bear losing you, too."

"It doesn't make it right, John." Inara's voice is chastizing, "13..."

"Is right." Sammy stood up, and pushed away from Inara, ignoring the pain in her back and legs. "He's right. I'm weak."

Then she looked around the galley, Choo calmly cooking, Fly entering looking harried... Strangers who all knew her name. "I'm a burden to all of you."

"No, Ertia...think about this for a moment." Shepherd Book, using a name that she didn't know, and she stared at him. "You've saved all of our lives a time or two. And you are still that person, whether you want to believe it or not. God gives us trials for a reason, and there is something to be learned in all things."

"Yeah, well, maybe God aughta go pick on someone else." Sammy answered, "As soon as we make landfall again, I'll get out of your hair."

Inara bit her lower lip, thinking, "Maybe you need some time away, but you shouldn't be alone. My friend, Sheydra, has been asking me to come teach at her training house. It's quiet, a sacred retreat. You could come with me."

"You askin' Sammy to run away with you, Inara?" Mal's voice, crisp and clear from the stairs, "And here I thought I was the object of your affeccccccctiooooooons."

DRPAIN

Wednesday, November 1, 2006 2:51 AM (P)

*looks at name of poster* Who are you again?

*Inara rolled her eyes at Mal and replied*

It always has to be about you doesn't it Mal?

*Mal smiled and replied*

Well I...

*Before Mal could finish his quip, Fly placed a hand on his arm and said*

I hate to interrupt but I need to talk to you in private.

*Mal looked at Fly, his smile disappeared as he looked into her eyes, and said to her*

Right now now Fly?

*Fly replied*

Yes now.

*Fly let go of Mal's arm and walked in the direction of the cargo bay stairway, Mal following behind. Once out of the galley, Mal said to Fly*

What's this news that you need to speak to me in private about?

*Fly looked into Mal's eyes and said*

Pain got a wave from Reggie but since Pain ain't here I had to take the message.

*Mal raised an eyebrow and said*

Go on.

*Fly swallowed and continued*

Reggie needed Pain to pull a job for him, but Reggie gave that job to me and I'm goin' to take it sir.

*Fly handed Mal a piece of paper with coordinate on it and said*

This is where he wants to meet us at. I'm goin' to do the job and then I'm out of here.

Meanwhile in the Galley

*Jayne watched as Fly and the Captain left the galley and said to noone in particular*

What's that all about?

*Wash replied*

Either Fly's making out with the Captain or they're planning a suprise party. I'm hoping it's the party.

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OATH

Wednesday, November 1, 2006 3:10 AM (P)

"What? Recovery through incense?" somebody said under their breath.

I turned sharply to the speaker. The one they called 13, wearing a dark scowl. Our eyes met, and his scowl morphed into a dark, almost vicious grin. He mouthed the words, "tip my rod," and then looked away.

"A training house," I said. "Not many places that are easier to relax in."

And that was true. A place to rest, a place to breathe. The more I thought about it, the more it sounded as if I should make a stop there.

Then I saw River, standing fragile and separate. My place was where she was.

Ain't responsibility a bitch?

"This mean you'll be gone for a 'specially long while, Inara?" Mal said, coming into the room. "Cause there's some occasions when we might need you."

"It'll be a temporary position," Inara explained. "Although I might need some...time for myself as well."

Mal harrumphed, crossing his arms. "We'll have to work out the details, but it seems to be the best thing for Sammy at the time."

CHOO1701

Wednesday, November 1, 2006 7:08 AM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by SameErtia:
Choo calmly cooking,

OI! i didn't agree to that

"Needs more spice." JR pionted to the big pot, "and don't cook the protein to much. Doesn't taste nice burnt."

"mmm....burnt protein." Choo said sarcastically.

"So how far is this whore house," Jayne asked through a mouthful of Fruity Oaty Bar. "Got an opening?"

"oh...can i interview for that position?" Wash chimmed up. "I'd be better suited at it than Jayne. Wouldn't i dear." Zoe just replied by elbowing him in the ribs.

"shut up!" Mal cried. "Look, 'nara how far is this ... training house. Got some important jobs too be doing."

"Wait." Choo said astonised "You have a job? Gimme a minute and i'll go record this moment."

"About a weeks travel. Its not on the guild register, more..." Inara said trailing off.

"Its a secret club house." 13 sneered. "Not on any known lists, just there 'cause tbe guild ain't always right in their teachings..."

"Technically." Inara said "but it has the same facilities and-"

"Right then." Mal inturputed, feeling this conversation was over, slightly down trodden "Thats our next stop. After we've done the job." Before Inara or anyone could protest he was heading out the door.

"oh, you might want to tell Kaylee." he said quietly to the Companion, nobody noticing yet The door to the eingine room locked and sealed tight...

Okay, who upset someone we like....and where the puppy!!!

DRPAIN

Thursday, November 2, 2006 3:36 AM (P)

BUMPING!!! I think it was the Space Monkies Choo. As for the puppy I think it ran away. *wonders where 13, Guy, ShipsCat, and JR are*

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OATH

Friday, November 3, 2006 2:00 AM (P)

Shouldn't we go to the House first, so the Operative will have someone as leverage after the Maidenhead?

'We're all just floating.'

CHOO1701

Saturday, November 4, 2006 6:29 AM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by Oath:
Shouldn't we go to the House first, so the Operative will have someone as leverage after the Maidenhead?

....

....

Good Piont.... see....this is why i'm not put in charge of anything important...

oh and b.u.m.p!!!!

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WHOA! good bible...

DRPAIN

Saturday, November 4, 2006 8:18 PM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by Choo1701:
Quote:
Originally posted by Oath:
Shouldn't we go to the House first, so the Operative will have someone as leverage after the Maidenhead?

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Good Piont.... see....this is why i'm not put in charge of anything important...

oh and b.u.m.p!!

Yeah I haven't been put in charge of anything important since the incident involving mutant llamas and PEZ. It was very messy and quite disturbing . Oh and BUMP!

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CHOO1701

Saturday, November 4, 2006 9:48 PM (P)

okay..i got it:

Whore House (Bye Bye people. Heeellllooo Nurse )

Regges Job (sees Flys post ^^^^^)

Madienhead Bar (BEER!)

Lilac (REAVERS!)

Madienhead Bar (MORE BEER! oh...and that crazy little girl kicking butt)

Running kicking and screaming into the BDM...and not entirely sure what will come out the other side.

Sound like a plan? or complete pile of gui sei?

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You did WHAT with a Llama!!!

CHOO1701

Monday, November 6, 2006 6:36 AM (P)

Yeah, so: please leave your name and number after the bump and we'll try too get back to you.

BUMP!

soooooo....where is everybody?

DRPAIN

Monday, November 6, 2006 10:07 PM (P)

Sorry for not posting anything lately but I have a nasty cold and I'm hopped up on cold medicine. Hmm I probably shouldn't have driven to the library then. Oh well!

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13

Wednesday, November 8, 2006 4:30 AM (P)

Bump

13

Wednesday, November 8, 2006 11:43 PM (P)

bump, magic, bump, magic, bump, magic...

13

Thursday, November 9, 2006 2:30 PM (P)

triple bump

Where are you guys?

13

Thursday, November 9, 2006 11:14 PM (P)

Part IV of 'Attack of the Archive Demon'

"You have to learn to control yourself, 13."

The voice of Shepherd Book prodded in on 13, playing solitary hoopball in the cargo bay. The cyborg rests the ball at his side, turning slowly.

"What do you mean, 'control'? I have total control over myself. Nobody's in charge of me but me."

"Perhaps that is the problem. You need guidance."

13 snorted, eyes flashing in amusement. "Think of everyone who's tried to 'guide' me, Shepherd. Half the time I wind up dead in the infirmary for an hour or two."

"Maybe I've worded it wrong. This talk of solitude and retreats must have...refreshed my memory.

"There is a place I know of, a small moon called Haven. After it was mined out, it was simply abandoned. A small colony stands there now."

13 bounces the ball ominously. "Maybe you should get to the point soon. I'm almost done here."

"My point is that you seem to need some time away from everything. You're disjointed, angry, and too stressed for this kind of place. Some time spent on Haven might help you gather your thoughts."

13 considered this hard. It was no lie what the Shepherd had said about him. Angry? Yes, but it was righteous. Stressed? He felt ready to tear the bulkheads. In fact, it was odd 13 hadn't thought of the idea first.

Of course, it wouldn't be the best idea to leave now. Just after he had mocked the powers of meditation in the galley.

But that's with a training House. Different from a simple place. And 'Haven' has a nice ring to it...

13 sighed theatrically. "You're right again, Shepherd. But you didn't answer in the form of a question." This inspired a look of puzzlement from Book. 13 sighed again. "All I'm worried about is how to get there."

"It isn't too far off from Beaumonde. After you meet with your contact, I'm sure I could convince the captain to make a small detour."

13 whirled on the old man, eyes burning. "How do you know about that?"

Book put on an enigmatic grin. To 13 it seemed mocking. "Through the grapevine."

DRPAIN

Saturday, November 11, 2006 12:31 AM (P)

BUMPING ON A 'VERSAL SCALE!!!!!!!!!!! Sorry I've been away but I had a cold which I still have but it's only a slight one. I should be better aand back to posting here by Monday at the least. *wonders where Oath, Nico, Ertia, JRC, Choo, Guy, Wolf, ShipsCat, and Experiment62 are*

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CHOO1701

Saturday, November 11, 2006 6:52 AM (P)

I'm here. Just got serious writers block. CAN'T THINK!!sorry guys and girls.

BIGWOLF18

Saturday, November 11, 2006 10:41 PM (P)

im here but my internet is crappy, im only posting now because im at 62s house, he hasent posted because hes lazy.

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DRPAIN

Monday, November 13, 2006 11:38 PM (P)

Meanwhile somewhere out in the Black....

*The screen beeped as the ASREV closed in on its destination. Pain woke up, glanced at the screen and said to himself*

Oh hey we're here already? About ruttin' time.

*The girl in the copilot's seat stirred, popped up and said as she rubbed her eyes*

Are we at the place with the horses?

*Pain looked over at his daughter, smiled and said*

No sweety not yet, but we're almost at the layover point where we'll catch a ride to the place with the horses.

*The girl replied*

Will I like Uncky Bob's family?

*Pain smiled, ruffled his daughter's hair, and said*

You bet sweetheart. You bet.

*Pain piloted the ASREV towards Refueling Station 15 where he'd ditch it, meet up with his uncle, and then spend some much warranted quality time with his daughter. He wanted to go back to Serenity, but Pain knew it wasn't a safe place for a child. Not when there were people after them, wanting to cause them hurt. Perhaps one day it'd be safe to bring Annabelle onboard but that day was somewhere in the far distance.*

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SAMEERTIA

Tuesday, November 14, 2006 4:23 AM (P)

Oath, your plan is beauty in simplicity- Inara & Me will hop off at the Training House, 13 & Book are off at Haven. Y'all need to get the job from Fanty & Mingo and we're rock & roll.

Serenity dropped in low over the Training House, it's rugged and remote mountain setting offering beauty and harmony as well as the seclusion needed in such places of retreat.

"Y'all sure this is the place?" Mal stood at the cargo bay doors as they opened to reveal Sheydra, blond and beautiful, wearing a pale blue gown.

"Yes, Mal." Inara rolled her eyes at him and stepped forward into the blond womans embrace, exchanging ebullient greetings.

Mal fidgeted a moment, like there was somethin' he wanted to say, but was holding back. "So..you'll wave. When you want. I guess."

Sammy shrugs. She doesn't know what she's doing here, or why. Only that she can't stay on Serenity, but she doesn't want to leave.

Mal surprises her by squeezing her shoulder, "You just take your time, mei mei."

"They'll be fine." Zoe's voice, calm and strong, and her own warm smile. "Get some rest, girl."

Sammy turns to face her. "Thank you, Zoe. And tell Wash..tell him thanks, too."

When she turns to look back Kaylee's thrown her arms around her, "We'll wave soon as we can! And take captures so we can see what you do! And don't worry about a thing!"

Sammy finds herself hugging the mechanic back, "Yeah, okay, Kaylee. You don't worry either."

There are too many goodbyes. Too many things to say. Sammy casts a last, terrified look around the cargo bay, meeting people's eyes, and then she darts down the ramp, and to Inara's side. They turn back and wave as Mal turns his back and punches the button to close the cargo bay doors.

Inara gives a heavy sigh and slumps against Sammy for a moment. "He didn't look back."

Sammy doesn't point out the obvious- neither did Inara...

Acolytes, cloaked in red, move silently through the halls. Shaved-headed monks pray, drink tea and whisper quietly. The scent of incense mingles with flowers, and the crisp scent of snow from the mountains.

Sammy pauses on the marble steps and breathes deep. Maybe she won't remember who she is... but maybe she'll find peace.

SAMEERTIA

Tuesday, November 14, 2006 4:35 AM (P)

"Wash? We're good, let's go."

Wash frowned slightly at Mal's voice over the com. "Well, that was fast. I expected at least a long farewell."

"Less is more." River muttered from the co-chair, where she sat with her arms curled around her legs. "Can't see if eyes are shut."

"Yeah." Wash agreed with a quirky smile as he flipped the setting switches, and slowly pulled back on the yoke, lifting the ship from the landing zone. "Can't do much with your eyes shut, really, except se... err..nothin."

Now River burst into laughter as Wash blushed pink.

"Wash? We got our course to Beaumonde?" Mal's voice behind them, his no nonsense captain voice.

Wash straightened and glanced back, his voice "Straight out. Be there in three days."

"Good. River? Don't touch that." Mal admonishes without even looking at what the girl is holding, then he's gone, looking to Captain somewhere else.

River holds up the Tyrannosaur and makes bitey-growly noises at Mal's departing back.

CHOO1701

Tuesday, November 14, 2006 8:23 AM (P)

Jayne, Simon, 62, Choo, Guy and Fly sat in the darkened galley playing a large game of cards. The smoke of cheap cigars making Simon want to hurl wafted around the room.

Been less than 3 hours since they left the training house and already Kaylee had sent a wave to the other two. Strangely Book and 13 were keeping to themselves.

"Can you please put those out? There quite distracting." the doctor asked, trying not to cough out his lungs.

"Not when these suckers cost c25 each." Choo said cooly, game face on, eyes darting around the others. Jayne was just mirking ear to ear, other cigar in mouth. Bluffing.

"There alright," Fly said arranging her cards, laying the cards on the table she proclaimed "Get used to them. I'm out."

"Part Machine. No effect," 62 said cooly.

"No x-ray eyes then?" said Guy.

"You ask that NOW!" Choo said astonished, looking at the small pile of goodies 62 had aquired, only beaten by Jayne's of course.

Jayne gave a small chuckle. Which then turned into a hacking cough.

"Don't say it." Choo said, glancing at the doc.

OATH

Tuesday, November 14, 2006 11:44 PM (P)

Due for a long one, I think.

“Why do they call you ‘Oath’?” Smylee asked as I was eating in the commons and contemplating Samantha. Kaylee, not Smylee. I’d have to remember that.

I paused for a moment, holding my protein-laced chops midway to my mouth. It was strange how some of the crew called me by that nickname, as I’d never told them about it. Maybe I’d met one of them before and forgotten them. It seemed likely enough.

“ ‘Oath’ was my mother’s initials,” I answered, “before she married my father.” My mouth tightened at the memory of those two. The last time I’d seen them had been…five years ago, I believe.

“You’ve got parents?” the captain said. He always seemed to enter a room with words in his mouth. “Seemed like you just sprung up from that station we picked you up on.”

“You don’t question that (the word lush came to mind) other passenger’s origin, nor did you even consider not taking him aboard.” What was that fellow’s name? I know it started with a ‘K’ or an ‘N’.

“That’s ‘cause he’s just a kid. Nothing but a little off course. But you,” he settled onto a stool, facing me directly, “I cannot seem to figure out.”

I shrugged in what I hoped was a dispassionate, unflappable manner, replying, “Can’t a man leave his past unheard and his future open?”

“An’ you never exactly get into share-time with any of us, Cap,” the young engineer pointed out. “Only Zoë’s got a clear image of you before now.”

That seemed to sting the captain a little, and he moved off of the subject of my origins. Thankfully.

My mind turned again to Samantha/Ertia. I had only a brief encounter with her former self, that is, Ertia, before the trauma that reverted her to Samantha, but she seemed warm, happy, yet a little sad, as if her life was a mirror that had been repaired with a shard of glass missing.

And there was ‘Pain,’ the mercenary, who I’d had a brief exchange of words with. A steady gun-hand, I’d been told, but more than a little troubled. And he had problems with wearing pants.

Wolf, the silent footrest who never looked the pretty engineer in the eye, never spoke a word to much of anyone. Word had it that he’d betrayed the crew once, but had been let back into the fold. And the strange goblin-like thing that followed him around seemed to be his only friend.

That merchant cook…the one who complained lightly about cooking, yet obviously seemed to enjoy it. An honest, working man (not to mention dashing, handsome and irresitable to the opposite sex) . Brewed a decent cup of coffee.

The woman Fly, Pain’s long-time partner and marksman. A woman I’d never had the chance to speak to, but who seemed pleasant enough, as long as she wasn’t yelling or just finished a conversation with 13.

13. That one disturbed me more than the rest. Violent, volatile, and viciously bitter under a thin surface, he struck me as the type who might someday wake up and try to murder the crew. As far as I knew, the only documented cyborg in the history of the galaxy, a machine wreathed in a soft coat of flesh. The one who’s eyes burned with barely concealed fury and grief. His former crewman Guy was a quiet, reserved type, yet he could be counted on it seemed.

Something furry, purring, and hungry leapt and stretched across my lap. I petted it absent-mindedly.

Forgot there was a cat.

And that is Oath's take on everyone. Except for the ten...or so....others.

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'We're all just floating.'

DRPAIN

Wednesday, November 15, 2006 11:25 PM (P)

*The grey stripped tabby purred as the strange man petted her. The cat got up from the man's lap, stretching as she yawned, her claws digging into the man's leg. The man yelped as cat lept off his leg and onto the floor, searching for her food dish. Not finding it in its usual place, the cat let out a loud meow which in cat meant*

Where the ruttin' hell is my food you hairless ape servants?

*The tabby, miffed that there was no food presented to her decided to stroll off to the room that belonged to the whiny black haired man who's sister was a bit on the nutty side. The cat purred to herself as she thought*

Perhaps a hairball on his pillow will amuse me.
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SAMEERTIA

Thursday, November 16, 2006 3:35 AM (P)

Awesome post, Oath!

Training House: Sunset

Sammy sat on the wide marble steps, watching the sky change colors as the sun set. It was like her...shifting, changing, brilliant streaks that hurt the eyes, but it was sinking towards darkness, down below the mountains. Was that were she was going?

Two of the moons were already risen, so close you could almost touch them and the gleam of the nearest planet followed the sun in it's fall towards the horizon. She sipped her tea and watched the night sky appear, not moving even as it turned colder and the chill seeped through the stone beneath her and into her bones.

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Wash was trying not to laugh as Jayne lost yet another hand to the folks playing cards.

He'd only come down off the bridge for a moment, to get some water and see his wife. Seeing Shipscat's bowl on the counter, he filled it and put it back down beside her water bowl.

"Guess we got used to Ertia doin' that, huh?" He asked no one in particular. "We'll be on Beaumonde two days time. Shepherd? Were we dropping you at Haven first? Or after?"

"Fanty & Mingo don't seem the type to take to late comers." Zoe chimed in, "Maybe aughta drop em after we get the job?"

Wash shrugged. "We're making good time. Don't see us bein' late. Fly? Rumor had it your gettin' off, too?"

The gunhand shrugged, "Got a little job to do. We're rendevouxing with Reggie's ship right before Beaumonde. Won't be but a quick hop. I'll find y'all when the jobs done."

"Seems we're getttin mightly slim aroun here." Jayne barked, and then groaned as Simon drew the Tall, again. "Hell, Doc! Why don't you take my pile now? Save me the humilIAtion?"

"Wow. Jayne can say humiliation." Wash gave his wife a grin and a wink. "Anybody care to mind the bridge for a half an hour or so? Auto is set. Jest needs a live eye on it."

CHOO1701

Thursday, November 16, 2006 7:00 AM (P)

great post Oath. Although you forgot dashing, handsome and irresitable to the opposite sex on my bit

"I'll do it," said Guy. "Had a little bit of practise at Niska's place. Seeing that there's no skyplex to run into..."

"Whats our insurance like?" Choo chimed sarcasticallly.

"pieace of goo-se," said Jayne taking a large pistol out of his holster and laying it on the table.

62 just shrugged pulled out an even bigger gun, smiling at all the preplexed faces around the table. "Your move J.a. n. e,"

"Ain't a girls name," said River mysteriously from the door frame. After getting everyone'd attention she said to Mal, "You wanted a word?"

Mal's nervouse glances caught the attention of Simon. And everyone else "Perhaps later on..." he said, steering her out the door, "Now go play nicely for a while."

Rolling her eyes she said "I can kill you with my brain."

"I know you can..." Mal said striding back into the kitchen.

btw: anyone got the rules for the card game? Never worked out what they were...

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TRAIN!!!

DRPAIN

Thursday, November 16, 2006 11:05 PM (P)

I have no clue about the rules either Choo.

Refueling Station 15

*Pain docked the ASREV at Dock 13 on Level 3. He shut down the engines and engaged the airlock seal. Pain waited for the light above the airlock door to flash green and when it did he said to his daughter*

We're here darlin'. Are you hungry or somethin'? I have some credits and I know this great place with the best deep fried mushrooms this side of the 'verse.

*Annabelle made a face at the sound of the mushrooms and said*

I'm allergic to mushrooms daddy. They make me break out in hives.

*Pain replied*

Oh well then now I know. Ok scratch the mushrooms. We can order somethin' else.

*Annabelle smiled at her dad and hugged him. Pain put a arm around his daughter and the two of them walked out of the airlock and into the Refueling Station.*

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DRPAIN

Saturday, November 18, 2006 12:02 AM (P)

BUMPING!!! Must have posty! Someone make with the posty chop chop!

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CHOO1701

Saturday, November 18, 2006 6:40 AM (P)

"How long you been allergic to peanut butter?"
"Since Birth."
War of the Worlds (2006) [lol]

Seens Tom Cruise and Pain have got something in commen

BTW: what are we exactly looking for in Reggee's delivery? A box? A ship? a Moon-thats-actually-a-spacestation????

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TRAIN!!!

DRPAIN

Saturday, November 18, 2006 9:49 PM (P)

I believe Reggie's job would include having to smuggle something black markety to an unspecified location on Muir (which is either a planet or a moon, I have no clue).

Refueling Station 15

*Pain and his daughter headed for the Spacer's Bar & Grill on the eighth level of the station. There they would meet up with Pain's uncle, chat for a little bit and then head off to his uncle's home on Persephone. Pain and Annabelle walked through the doulbe doors of the restraunt and sat down at one of the booths in the far right corner. It was a good spot for Pain to see who entered and exited the establishment. One of the waitresses came over to Pain's booth and handed them two menus. She looked over at Annabelle, smiled at the girl, then said to Pain*

Is this your daughter? She's very cute.

*Pain smiled and said*

Yes ma'am she is and you are correct in the fact that she is a cutie.

*The waitress smiled and said*

Well I won't argue with that. I'll give you two a moment to decide what you want but in the meantime can I get you two somethin' to drink?

*Pain looked to his daughter and smiled at her as she said*

I'll take a Blue Sun Cola.

*The waitress nodded, wrote it down on the pad of paper in her hand and turned to Pain who said*

I'll take a coffee. Black no sugar.

*The waitress smiled, wrote Pain's drink order down and said*

Ok that's one Blue Sun cola and a coffee, black with no sugar. I'll have your drinks ready in a moment.

*Pain smiled at the waitress and watched her leave. He felt Annabelle tug at his shirt sleeve and turned his attention to her. She smiled at him and said*

When's you uncle coming to meet us daddy?

*Pain smiled at his daughter, ruffled up her hair and said*

He'll be here in a little while darlin' don't you worry.

*The waitress meanwhile was behind the counter filling the drink orders of Pain and Annabelle. While the two were loking at the menus, she walked over to the vidscreen on the wall near the drink dispenser, pulled up the call screen and said to the shadowy man on the other end*

That man you call Pain is here. He's sitting in the far right booth. He's with a little girl too.

*The shadowy man replied*

Good work there lil' lady. I'll be there in a few hours. Make sure they don't leave.

*The waitress replied*

Yes sir I'll be sure and do that.

*The vidscreen went black as the waitress picked up the drinks and headed for Pain and Annabellle's booth.*

Meanwhile...

*Agent Womack smiled as he leaned back in his chair. He turned to the two men at the helm of the ASREV they were in and said*

Good news boys. Looks like that hun dan named Pain is alive and well. Put in the coordinates to Refueling Station 15. We're going to bag us a wanted 'fugee.

Is it time for a new thread?

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