Family--Part 3, Moments in a Life
Tuesday, July 4, 2006
This AU story begins 14 years after "Serenity, the Pilot," and is Mal/Simon slash. Don't read if that's not your cuppa. Warning: Character Death
CATEGORY: FICTION TIMES READ: 3712 RATING: 9.0 (PG13) SERIES: FIREFLY
DISCLAIMER: Don't own it, never did, never will--just having fun playing.
A/N: You should really read the first part of this story, if you haven't already. All chapters are interlinked. , or an alternate beginning at and . Thanks, as always, to my wonderful beta reader, This is the end, folks. Thanks for coming along for the ride! Feedback is my drug of choice. Feed my habit? Moment #1--Four years after the end of "Family" "Poppa! Poppa!" An energetic bundle of four-year old arms and legs rushed at Mal as he strode up the ramp into Serenity, flinging herself into his arms as she reached him. "Hey, there, Hope, darlin'. What's the matter?" he asked, brushing away the tears that streaked her face. "Where's Ben? Don't usually see one of you without t'other." "He hurts. Daddy's helping." Mal faltered for a moment, but quickly regained his equilibrium--wouldn't do to let Hope see his fear on her twin's behalf. "How's about you tell me what happened," he told her as he continued through the cargo bay on the way to the infirmary. "We were playin' and this mean ol' log just jumped up in front of Bennie. He fell down a hole! Daddy and Unca Wash rescued him. His leg looks funny. Hurts. Won't cry. Why won't he cry, Poppa?" By this time they had reached the infirmary. "Simon?" Simon glanced up from where he was finishing the cast on Benjamin's leg. "He's fine, Mal. A little battered and bruised, but fine." "Poppa!" Hope's voice was insistent. "Darlin'?" "Why won't Bennie cry?" "Ah. Reckon it's 'cause he thinks men don't cry. That right, son?" Mal put Hope on her feet as he approached the medbed where his son lay, looking far too pale for Mal's peace of mind. The little boy nodded his head as he said,
I'm so glad you enjoyed this whole series. Thanks for your support all along the way! And for your wonderful compliments! *blushes* *hugs*
"I love my captain."
You can't take the sky from me
I know. I didn't either, but it just seemed right as I wrote it. But, you're right they had over 20 good years together, so it wasn't all bad.
It always seems like somebody can't make it to weddings. Guess it was Jayne & Inara's turn this time around. *g*
Thanks for sticking with me for this story, and for all your wonderful comments along the way!
"I love my captain."
Good to know that things end up shiny for our crew...though Mal being a solely legal trader is something I doubt would come to pass totally. Mal's too much the honourable rogue to just the occasional smuggling job pass him by;)
BEB
Thanks! *passes kleenex*
Well, now that Simon's gone and the kids are grown, Mal might take on the odd shady job or two. Just to keep busy, you know. *g*
Glad you enjoyed this series, and thanks for all your wonderful comments along the way!
"I love my captain."
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