Paws For the Moment

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based on the world of Firefly by Joss Whedon

“Fifty thousand for the return of Cat 1313.” He walked with a gimp, one that made Cat smile since she had been the one who caused it, but the old warden just held out the money for her return, the guards surrounding her ready to take the chains from her men.

It was about time to act, the horses shifting a bit as Cat let her mind search the compound. She had heard her voice, a dark shadow over her mind, but where. 'Batha, if you are near, your help would be most appreciated.'

“Cat 1313, it's time we take you home.” The warden grinned with evil intent, his hand dropping to the electric whip at his side. His gimp lead hims toward just close enough for her to...her big stallion reared up, freeing himself from 'Ski hold on him and let his hooves come crashing down on the first few guards.

Mal and 'Ski released the chains swinging down from the saddles and sending the other horses running. A shotgun blast echoed through the air as one more guard hit the ground spreading blood over the sand. 'Ski only smiled and turned to yet another one.

The warden's hand were on the whip as Cat's chains wrapped around his neck, her others like protective snakes striking at anyone one who interfered. “Let...me...down.”

“Not going happen. You'll alert the interior. They rely on you to warm them and since all your men will be busy out here with us, there will be no warning.”

“You maniacal bitch.” He called as she drew her chains closer together closing off the oxygen to his throat.

“You have no idea just how much pleasure this gives me. How many you used, how many you raped...” The warden's face began to turn blue as she let her lips split in a full fanged grin.

“Drop him or I will shoot you.” A voice behind her shouted, out of the way of the chains and far enough not to alert Mal and 'Ski, who were busy cleaning house. “One clean shot to the head, I've heard. And you got good