Out to the black Chapter 16

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This is my first Fan Fiction ever. Constructive reviews are shiny.

This fic takes place two years after Serenity (BDM) and has the established couples of Simon/Kaylee, Mal/Inara, Zoë/OC and a budding Jayne/River romance.

A/N: I think it’s starting to Rayne…

Also thanks again to my Beta Chris, Glad your computer is working again.

Out to the black

Chapter Sixteen–Confrontation

Serenity was six hours out of Boros on the way to Allan’s ship, when the engineer found Mal alone on the bridge.

“Hey Cap, got a minute?” Allan asked.

“Sure Allan, what’s on your mind?” Mal said as he double-checked the navigational display.

Allan sat in the co-pilots chair and looked to the Captain, “You might want to hold onto that gold I gave you.”

“And why is that?” Mal asked suddenly concerned.

“Saw on the cortex the other day that gold prices took a dump… Big time”

“How big?”

“Down 90%”

“Wuo de ma,” Mal exclaimed. Suddenly slightly angry, “And you were gonna tell me this when?”

“Sorry Mal. Slipped my mind, been a little distracted lately.”

“This distraction wouldn’t take the shape of my first mate would it?”

“Um…”

Mal chuckled, anger forgotten, “Not to worry Allan. I understand. Zoë’s a fine woman and I’ll admit you’ve done wonders for her. Ain’t see Zoë this… well, content since Wash.”

Allan thought for a moment, looking at the dinosaurs on the console, “Wish I could have met him,”

“I like to think he woulda liked you… Less you were chasin' his wife. Man could get a mite jealous.”

“No doubt,” Allan said with a slight chuckle, “I’d fight for Zoë if I was in his place.”

“Glad to hear you say that.”

Allan looked at the Captain for a moment, “You’re worried about her though… what would happen if I suddenly up and left once my ship was running…”

“Thought crossed my mind,” Mal said seriously.

Allan looked Mal in the eyes, “I can ass