Blue Sun Room FICTION - GENERAL
Back Stories I: Chapter 1/14
Monday, April 30, 2007
The crew’s latest job is in an unusual place, as is Mal’s mental state.
CATEGORY: FICTION TIMES READ: 8238 RATING: 9.0 (PG13) SERIES: FIREFLY
Disclaimer: It belongs to Joss and all those business people. I’m just playing.
Rating: PG to NC17. I will not put warnings on each chapter, because I don’t want to give things away. In general, don’t be getting into any of this if you’re not prepared for adult storylines, violence, explicit sexual content, and - oh my - bad words.
Many thanks: to several fireflyfans.net members: and for hours of beta reading and entertaining discussions of many random things. , , and provided additional beta time on the early chapters. The talented did the lovely Mal artwork. (Ain’t it nice?) and http://www.chinesetools.com provided many colorful Chinese phrases. One of fine fics provided a useful plot bunny. (I won’t tell which yet!) Finally, kudos to for her inspirational fic . Links: Prequels: The Fish Job (Comments
Monday, 30 April 2007 15:53
Whoo hoo! I'm so glad to see this posted finally! It'll be such a fun summer!
You covered all of the characters very nicely. Of course, you know me, I particularly liked the tension between Simon and Kaylee.
The flashbacks were nicely done too! And of course River would be good at crime and her turning to the man after everyone else got away and asking him if he was free was both funny and - odd, because she didn't flinch at the store being robbed! Won't that be suspicious?
You covered all of the characters very nicely. Of course, you know me, I particularly liked the tension between Simon and Kaylee.
The flashbacks were nicely done too! And of course River would be good at crime and her turning to the man after everyone else got away and asking him if he was free was both funny and - odd, because she didn't flinch at the store being robbed! Won't that be suspicious?
Monday, 30 April 2007 16:09
SQUEE!
Ok, now that I have that out of my system...
You are at your usual brilliance creating new characters, I liked Bradford. Loved Wash's daydreaming, Mal's unicorn, Zoe's disguise, Jayne's trim, River's whining about a boyfriend. All good to balance out the fright of Mal's state of mind. The scene at Badger's was wonderfully tense, I was feeling awful for Zoe. And am worried for Kaylee. Many thanks for showing us what happened directly after the conclusion of ET. So happy to be reading more from you! :)
Ok, now that I have that out of my system...
You are at your usual brilliance creating new characters, I liked Bradford. Loved Wash's daydreaming, Mal's unicorn, Zoe's disguise, Jayne's trim, River's whining about a boyfriend. All good to balance out the fright of Mal's state of mind. The scene at Badger's was wonderfully tense, I was feeling awful for Zoe. And am worried for Kaylee. Many thanks for showing us what happened directly after the conclusion of ET. So happy to be reading more from you! :)
Monday, 30 April 2007 16:26
I did a little song and dance in my seat when I saw you posted a new fic! But I didn't know the Fish Job had a sequel! Now I have to go read that first . Aaaargh! So much fic, so little time!
Here I go... *happily* =D
Here I go... *happily* =D
Monday, 30 April 2007 17:07
Uh, River? Even Jayne has better timing than that. Maybe save the nookie for when the police aren't trying to catch/kill the rest of the crew? Thanks.
I loved the image of Mal and Jayne being defeated by the stuff in a future version of a Sharper Image. Too bad Kaylee didn't get to go, she'd have loved it.
Looks like Simon has his work cut out for him...the "emotionally troubled" complement on the ship just jumped from one to three. I'm certainly interested to see how you play that one out.
I loved the image of Mal and Jayne being defeated by the stuff in a future version of a Sharper Image. Too bad Kaylee didn't get to go, she'd have loved it.
Looks like Simon has his work cut out for him...the "emotionally troubled" complement on the ship just jumped from one to three. I'm certainly interested to see how you play that one out.
Monday, 30 April 2007 18:27
I must say, I'm very impressed. This is the first time I've read one of your fics, and I loved it, beginning to end.
It's all in the details, and you have them down. Keep up the good work.
Rob O.
It's all in the details, and you have them down. Keep up the good work.
Rob O.
Monday, 30 April 2007 18:53
Yay! I am sooo glad you started posting this ... I didn't want to say anything, but I was starting to get a tad impatient!
This is such a great set-up - from River's temper tantrum, to the knowledge that Mal has no ruttin' idea who Inara is, to Kaylee's introverted nature, you are setting us up for 14 chapters of mischief, mayhem, angst and I'm hoping, a bit of love!
*sigh* Let the fun begin!
This is such a great set-up - from River's temper tantrum, to the knowledge that Mal has no ruttin' idea who Inara is, to Kaylee's introverted nature, you are setting us up for 14 chapters of mischief, mayhem, angst and I'm hoping, a bit of love!
*sigh* Let the fun begin!
Monday, 30 April 2007 19:02
"Today is an auspicious occasion"
"Suspicious? What day is it? What month is it?"
"Today is the day when the first chapter of Backstories was released!"
"Wahey!"
"Suspicious? What day is it? What month is it?"
"Today is the day when the first chapter of Backstories was released!"
"Wahey!"
Monday, 30 April 2007 20:20
Thanks for the warm welcome all! It's so good to be posting again!
Leiasky - yeah, River certainly isn't being smart. I like to think she sets her own priorities, and she's just good enough to get away with it. Most of the time. :)
Leiasky - yeah, River certainly isn't being smart. I like to think she sets her own priorities, and she's just good enough to get away with it. Most of the time. :)
Monday, 30 April 2007 23:22
Excellent, excellent excellent!
Your attention to detail is exceptional. The voices are spot on too.
Well done!
Your attention to detail is exceptional. The voices are spot on too.
Well done!
Monday, 30 April 2007 23:24
All right! New, LONG fic from mal4prez AND illustrations from mphillips ... perfection!
Tuesday, 01 May 2007 00:01
Well done...I don't usually comment on fan-fics..but seeing as my art was used I figured I owed it a read through...It's all in the details....little things that make all the difference..
Mike
Mike
Tuesday, 01 May 2007 01:04
great start, I just finished ET and have been waiting in anticipation for this, as others have mentioned
I like your Wash and his pondering on being the pilot.
And Mal, Wow!, definitely gone and staying in that AU.
I have the feeling things are going to get mighty twisted.
I like your Wash and his pondering on being the pilot.
And Mal, Wow!, definitely gone and staying in that AU.
I have the feeling things are going to get mighty twisted.
Tuesday, 01 May 2007 01:43
YAY!!!! I haven't been able to hang around here much but I was pleasantly surprised to see you post the chapter I was lucky enough to get a sneak peek of earlier!! LOVE River!!! I thought it was absolutely hilarious and perfect for her rebellious teenage nature to turn to the clerk and ask him for a "date". Awesome!! I can't wait for more!!
Wednesday, 02 May 2007 00:12
...River...
Very enjoyable opening. I saw at the end of ET how much resolution would be needed to tie up the whole story, and hope - your views on pairings etc. notwithstanding - you'll show us a whole parcel of it, particularly for Mal.
Very enjoyable opening. I saw at the end of ET how much resolution would be needed to tie up the whole story, and hope - your views on pairings etc. notwithstanding - you'll show us a whole parcel of it, particularly for Mal.
Wednesday, 02 May 2007 02:41
What a wonderful fic! So happy to see you posting again! I love when I can't figure out what's going to happen next - and you really have me guessing. What an exercise in patience you are providing us - any hints? Please?
Thursday, 03 May 2007 02:12
*jaw drops open*
It's...it's...HERE! Oh hallelujah it's here!
;D
Completely and utterly fabulous work here, mal4prez! From start to finish, I was totally absorbed in the story...especially when River goes into her temper tantrum;D
Really gotta give you props for the flashback to the post-ET moment of Zoe trying to talk sense into Mal before realizing his brain has just done a partial reboot and trying to get the missing part back will probably kill Mal unless it's done slowly. Be proud, mal4prez...you have taken up the mantle of Our Fearful Leader and have once again managed to uphold the level of quality and twisty goodness Joss is want to do:D
BEB
It's...it's...HERE! Oh hallelujah it's here!
;D
Completely and utterly fabulous work here, mal4prez! From start to finish, I was totally absorbed in the story...especially when River goes into her temper tantrum;D
Really gotta give you props for the flashback to the post-ET moment of Zoe trying to talk sense into Mal before realizing his brain has just done a partial reboot and trying to get the missing part back will probably kill Mal unless it's done slowly. Be proud, mal4prez...you have taken up the mantle of Our Fearful Leader and have once again managed to uphold the level of quality and twisty goodness Joss is want to do:D
BEB
Thursday, 03 May 2007 06:03
Boy, everybody's gettin' into the product-placement deals these days! ;) (Sp-Cinnabun... Sp-Brookstone...)
I'm so glad to see this fic up... and am so looking forward to the rest. And
River's closing line was perfect.
Mmmmm... Mal4Prez and MPhillips... Two great tastes that taste great together.
Oh, and I like your compromise on the ratings and stuff. Well played.
I'm so glad to see this fic up... and am so looking forward to the rest. And
River's closing line was perfect.
Mmmmm... Mal4Prez and MPhillips... Two great tastes that taste great together.
Oh, and I like your compromise on the ratings and stuff. Well played.
Friday, 04 May 2007 02:47
Awesome begining I can't wait to read the rest. I can just imagine Mal and Jayne getting into all kinds of trouble in a high tech gadget store. I loved River's snotty teenager diversion. Awe forget it, every single character was just plain fantastic.
Although I think it has been so long since I read The Osiris Run that I have forgotten all the details of the ending, I guess I'll just have to read it again. I'm sooooo bummed:)not.
Although I think it has been so long since I read The Osiris Run that I have forgotten all the details of the ending, I guess I'll just have to read it again. I'm sooooo bummed:)not.
Friday, 04 May 2007 02:50
Sorry just realized I got the fic name wrong. I meant Easy Tickets of course.
Friday, 18 May 2007 00:04
Wow this is brilliant, and did anyone else think the job in the Mall was like one of those silent slapstick comedies? Loved it, loved River playing her part so wonderfully well and Jayne following Mal's lead as they make their getaway - LOL - on hoversleds. This is all kinds of crazy fun though underneath it all I am worried about Mal. I hope he gets his head back together and the crew find a way to fix his broken heart. Pure excellence! Ali D :~)
You can't take the sky from me
You can't take the sky from me
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