Note: I thought of this when I was running one morning. I decided to write it because it could be fun. :)

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Serenity: The last Firefly

Chapter One: Something New

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It was three years since the release of Miranda to the galaxy. The alliance receded to the inner planets trying to avoid the inevitable backlash of the worlds. Deep inside an Alliance complex on the planet Scorpion 9 was the location of the secret parliament. The metallic, bland walls gave the perfect atmosphere feeling for the suit-clad persons. A gloom spread across the parliament as the members convened for an important meeting. The twelve elitists sat quietly, each one making up a decision and scenario in their heads. One man sat at the very head of the oval tablet. He spoke first breaking the debilitating silence.

“We seem to continually come across dilemmas.” In that short sentence he grabbed the attention of the other eleven members. “We may be stalled for the time being; however we still control the inner planets.” A grin flashed across his grotesque face. “I see an opportunity for the Alliance.”

Whispers were thrown across the room. Thoughts and ideas were shot back and forth rapidly as the twelve members discussed what this ‘opportunity’ might just be. A parliament member at the end of the oval table leaned back in his chair. “Miranda is still closed to the ‘public.’ The reavers still surround the dead planet like a plague.” He cracked his knuckles so loudly that it echoed in the meeting room. “We can play this. Three years has been long enough for hiding. The New Alliance armada has grown nicely. I propose, as Mr. Reven has done subliminally, to re-take control.”

“The outer planets are in a state of growing somewhat.” Another member began, “Weak, pathetic and vulnerable. We must be a little gentle this time. Another ‘Serenity Valley’ is not something that would look too good. Of course, we do have a few… ‘obstacles’ to remove from our path before proceeding.”

A cough was heard from across the table. “Obstac