Drive

Chapter One – “Picking Up The Pieces”

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Serenity dipped into a barrel roll as a rad-missile passed within inches of the hull. Explosions sent all colors of light through the bridge. It was a sight that could cast fear and awe at the same moment.

“I remember this.” Mal said to himself. “We thought it was just a shiny gold coin. They thought it was a gift from their god. They didn’t take kindly to its disappearance.”

“Woah.” Wash whipped the controls to the right to avoid another missile. After leveling out, he quickly wiped the sweat from his brow. “Barely dodged death that time, Cap.”

Mal laughed and gripped the railing a bit harder. “They must have chased us for hours until you lost them in that asteroid field. Quite a sight to behold.” He looked over to Wash, who was still struggling with the controls. “You were the best pilot I ever laid eyes on.”

“Thanks, Mal. You don’t have to suck up to me, I don’t want to die here either.”

“I know, Wash…” A serious frown overcame Mal’s look of pride. “You didn’t die here…but you did.”

Wash looked up briefly. “What are you talking about?” He had that quizzing smile that he was so famous for.

“You died down there on that planet, Wash.” Tears formed under his eyes. “I’m sorry. Ain’t a day that goes by when I’m not.”

“Mal, now’s not the time to go all crazy on me. I…” Wash looked out the front viewport stunned. “Oh…that’s right…I did…” A Reaver spike ripped through the bridge and impaled Wash through the chest.

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“噢, 上帝原谅我!!!” Captain Malcolm Reynolds awoke in his bunk with a loss of breath. He quickly scanned his surroundings and calmed himself down. “Just a dream…Just a horrible, guilt-ridden dream.” After his breath returned, he went about getting dressed.

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“I’m not blaming you, Jayne. All’s I wanted to know is why there was a mark-II blaster in the air-comp manifold. Nearly ripped half of it apart when it kicked on.” Kaylee had her arms crossed in the usual manner when something goes w