Into the Blue Chapter 2

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

A/N: Okay, here we go folks. The next installment of my “Allanverse”. This story takes place three months after my previous story, Out to the black.

Thanks again Chris for the beta…

Into the Blue

Chapter Two – Dinner and Dancing

“How’s the lip Inara?” Allan asked the former Companion as they approached Serenity.

“Sore but I’ll manage,” She replied.

“Better see Simon when we get on board.”

“I will Allan, you worry worse than Mal,” She said with a smile.

“I’m more worried about how pissed he’s gonna be at me because you got hurt.”

“I’ll handle Mal. You did fine, Atherton didn’t know what hit him.”

As the pair climbed Serenity’s ramp, Mal and Zoë were waiting in the bay, both looking a bit concerned.

“Where the hell have you two been? Supposed to be back almost an hour ago,” Mal demanded.

“Sorry Mal, got a little hung up. Bumped into an old acquaintance of Inara’s,” Allan replied.

“Who?” Mal asked.

“Atherton Wing,” Inara replied.

“What!” Mal exclaimed.

“He saw us at the restaurant. Atherton came up behind Allan, called me a whore and before Allan could stop him he hit me,” Inara said in a steady voice.

“Huh choo-shang tza-jiao duh tzang-huo!” Mal swore Fury in his eyes, “Is he dead and did he hurt you?”

“He’s not dead Mal. Feds have him,” Allan said, “And Inara’s fine, might have a bit of a swollen lip in a couple of hours though.”

Mal’s face was red with anger, “What the hell do you mean Feds?”

“Mal calm down,” Inara said soothingly, “Atherton assaulted me in a public place. Someone else called the Fed’s. Allan subdued him and I held him at gunpoint until they arrived. I made sure the officers didn’t see Allan. I swore out a complaint against Atherton. He won’t be bothering me or a