Synopsis: While trying desperately to escape, Serenity’s crew find out first hand the similarities between their own ‘verse and the myths of Earth-that-Was.

Disclaimer: This story was written just for fun and is not an attempt to make money or infringe on any copyrights or trademarks belonging to Joss Whedon, Mutant Enemy, Fox or Universal. No disrespect is intended; imitation is the truest form of flattery.

This story is a work of general fanfiction. It is rated PG for overall subject matter only. **Feedback is greatly encouraged** (Posted August 2006)

Shiny Relics

By Kessa (YoSaffBrig)

A jolt ripped through the ship. Crew and personal effects went flying as Serenity rolled and tumbled through space like there was no up or down. The cosmic freefall seemed to go on forever but truly lasted less than a minute. The ship’s gravity system was still intact so once she slowed down and stillness replaced all the crashing and banging, the crew and their belongings were strewn everywhere.

The pilot’s frazzled voice came in warbled over Serenity’s intercom, “Captain, could I, um, have a word with you up here, if you think you have a moment, that is.”

Captain Malcolm Reynolds dashed up the ladder from his bunk and flew through the corridors of his beloved ship towards the cockpit. His First in Command, Zoe, wanting to be fully informed, met her captain at the cockpit’s entry.

They walked through the door together to encounter a disheveled pilot, strapped into his chair and frantically pushing buttons.

“Would you piece of fei-oo give me a reading?” Wash berated the console in front of him.

“This isn’t one of your best flying maneuvers, Dear” Zoe sarcastically chided her husband.

The pilot responded with a grimace and a deep intake of breath unsuccessfully trying to relax. He continued his frenetic activity.

Mal noticed the panic in his pilot’s response, “What the hell just happened, Wash?”

“Near as I can tell, while we were locked into Fast Burn, we bounced