Yes, its almost over. Epilogue will follow tomorrow - maybe.

The first nine 'days' can be found here:

http://www.fireflyfans.net/bluesun.aspx?bid=12740>Day 1.

http://www.fireflyfans.net/bluesun.aspx?bid=12741>Day 2.

http://www.fireflyfans.net/bluesun.aspx?bid=12753>Day 3.

http://www.fireflyfans.net/bluesun.aspx?bid=12783>Day 4.

http://www.fireflyfans.net/bluesun.aspx?bid=12799>Day 5.

http://www.fireflyfans.net/bluesun.aspx?bid=12812>Day 6.

http://www.fireflyfans.net/bluesun.aspx?bid=12833>Day 7.

http://www.fireflyfans.net/bluesun.aspx?bid=12849>; Day 8.

http://www.fireflyfans.net/bluesun.aspx?bid=12900>Day 9

Thanks to Tamsibling for the beta.

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The Prisoner

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Day 10 - very early

“If they come for me, tell them that I’m sorry.” Simon’s weak voice cracked after being silent for countless hours.

The man had made a decision in those hours; one that would change the course of his service. “I won’t let you die in here, boy.”

Simon started at the determination in the man’s tone and his senses tingled at the firm familiarity of the man’s voice. He struggled to blink away the haze enough to get a better look, but it was too dark and his vision too clouded.

Simon’s much larger cell-mate hefted the younger and lighter man into his arms, amidst a bout of unhealthy coughing and groaning.

“Who are – “ Simon’s voice trailed away when the stone door slid open, revealing a very dimly lit corridor behind it and a very stone-faced Captain Malcolm Reynolds.

If anyone could have seen the smile on the prisoner’s face, they’d have known that he’d been expecting the rescue.

“Who are you?” Mal leveled his gun at Simon’s cell-mate as Zoe and Jayne hurried in behind him, gingerly taking Simon out of the bigger man’s arms.

“No one of importance.” The dark-skinned man raised his arms and made no move to exit the room.

Simon’s head s