Into the Blue Chapter 8

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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:

Thanks again Chris for the beta…

Into the Blue

Chapter Eight – Revenge

Simon exited the infirmary, Inara behind him. He looked at the gathered crew and let a small smile cross his lips, “I think Zoe will be fine.”

Everyone seemed to let out a deep breath. All had been standing vigil outside waiting for news. Except for Allan and River.

Simon looked around, “Where's Allan?”

“Gone to see to things,” Mal said quietly.

Kaylee looked frightened, “Did... did he go after Patience?”

Mal nodded at his mechanic, “He did Lil' Kaylee.”

“And you just let him go?” Inara said, an edge in her voice, “He'll be killed.”

Mal sighed, “Couldn't a stopped him if I tried. Better to let him go.”

“Mal, Zoe needs him here.”

“I know 'Nara. I know.”

“Don't worry,” Jayne spoke up, “He'll be fine.”

Mal looked at the merc quizzically, “How do you know that?”

Jayne grinned, “River's with im.”

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Allan landed the shuttle just outside town. Fingers flying through the shutdown sequence automatically. Taking a deep breath, he turned to his passenger, “You don't have to do this Kiddo.”

“Yes I do Allan,” River replied, “Zoe is my friend. And they tried to kill me as well if you recall.”

“I know, I just don't want you to get hurt.”

River smiled wide, “I won't, we make a good team.”

“I guess we do. Made short work of those bastards didn't we?”

“We did,” River agreed, “Do you have a plan?”

“The start of one,” Allan said, “Care to play the part of my niece again?”

“I am already in all but blood Da-shu,” She replied.

Allan smiled, “let's get to work.”

Allan and River exited the shuttle, locking the hatch behind them. Looking around quickly, they made their way to the small town's main street.