Graveyard of Space Bones

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based on the world of Firefly by Joss Whedon

It was close to evening before the trio had grabbed their stuff and headed for their destination. Tumbleweeds spun out of control in front of them as the hot wind stirred dust devils from dry earth below their feet. Kaylee muttered something to Cat before pointing toward a large area to their right.

The junkyard was liken to a grave, filled with ships spilling their innards to satisfy their owner's lust for money. Over an acre of old remains, this place of another kind of death would provide what was needed to make Serenity live again and Cat would stop at nothing to make sure it happened.

"So what's the plan? If you don't mind me askin'," 'Ski replied, wiping some of the dust from his already parched lips.

Cat handed him her canteen and tossed a look toward the small tin shack, its worn sign reading " Crappy Pete's Scrapyard" in red house paint. The wind caught it and caused its corner to screech against the side of the building. "I'm gonna go ask for it and see where I can get with the man."

"Wastin' your time." He spit before taking a drink, letting the cool water clear out the grit. Handing it to Kaylee, he reached for a cigarette. "Girl already said he ain't willing to deal with Independents."

"And what about me screams Independent? I suppose you just want to shoot him."

"Works for me." 'Ski never had been a man of too many words, even with her. She watched as he lit his smoke and drew in a nice deep breath. "Whatcha think, Kaylee?"

Kaylee looked at them both in an almost shock. "I just fix Serenity. It's up to you to get me the part."

"Girl's got spunk." 'Ski laughed before handing the cigarette to Cat.

"Let me talk first. If I fail, you can kill him." She didn't want any more attention brought to them. After all, hadn't enough people died today?

"Your show, Babe." Her partner smiled as he took back the stick. "You might want to start w