TITLE: "ALLIES"

AUTHOR: Alison M. DOBELL

FANDOM: "FIREFLY"

PAIRING: Canon pairings

RATING: G.

STATUS: SEQUEL to "UNINVITED"

ARCHIVE: Yes. Just let me know where.

FEEDBACK: Welcomed.

EMAIL: AlisonMDobell@aol.com

WEBSITE: None. All "Firefly" stories archived at Fireflyfans.net

SUMMARY: "Jayne and Book return to Serenity with Sheriff Bourne

in tow. While the Captain is still out of it Zoe explains."

The usual disclaimers apply. The characters and 'Firefly'

are the property and gift of Joss Whedon and Mutant Enemy.

No infringement of copyright is intended.

"ALLIES"

"Firefly" story

Written by Alison M. DOBELL

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Kaylee couldn't help it, torn between excitement and curiosity there was no way patience stood a chance of raising its' sober head. Jayne stepped out of the shuttle but before he could step out of the way to allow the Shepherd and lawman to exit Kaylee confronted him, bouncing up on her toes, eyes alight for the merest hint of scandal or impropriety. Normally Jayne would have grinned and joined in her fun but he was feeling a mite abashed and not so keen on having his nose rubbed in it.

"C'mon Jayne, ya gotta tell us what happened! How'd ya get pinched an' how come the Sheriff let ya get away?"

"Kaylee," Zoe's calm voice intruded "perhaps we'd better let everybody off the shuttle before you start askin' questions?"

She turned her head towards Serenity's First Mate. "Huh?" Then her brain kicked into gear, she flushed and stepped hurriedly back. "Yeah, sure. *Duibuqi*."

The big man mumbled something unintelligable and moved to stand next to Zoe, Shepherd Book following with a grave but amused expression in his eyes. Zoe stood expressionless, waiting for them to disembark her eyes like flints looking for a spark. Jayne knew that look and didn't like what thoughts might lie behind it. "*Wei*, weren't my fault!"

"Jayne." The low growl silenced him. Zoe's eyes cau