The Gates of Hell

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based on the world of Firefly by Joss Whedon

Five years prior.....

Her body tensed as Falcon threw his next kick, the leather boot coming into contact with her face. Blood pooled in her mouth, but only for an instant, as she prepared for the onslaught again. It had become a ritual for the Compound. Watch as their mascot beat the shit out of the newcomer, who lay chained to the floor. They might be intent on breaking her, but that was not going to happen.

"Must be fun being their pet," she whispered so that only he could hear her. "I remember what it was like to wear that leash."

"I am in control of them. Let them think what they want of their pathetic power." He grabbed her hair pulling it back exposing her neck. His long fanged teeth brushed her jugular vein as she shuttered, her wrists rubbed raw from the metal links. "Did he ever make you tremble like I can?"

"No." She whispered as he let go and stared into her eyes. "He made me scream instead." Her head connected with his as it caused his knees to buckle. A laugh resonated through the padded room as she spoke again. "Tag, you're it."

Falcon roared as he lit from the floor, his fangs at the ready as he descended upon her. "You ungrateful little..."

She smiled as he struck her, blood pouring from not only his abuse, but also her arms and wrists.. "Anyone ever tell you not to talk to your elders that way."

"You are nothing more than a good fuck. They tell me I'm getting a better mate and that you are just a plaything to keep me happy for the next few years. I hope she's better at submitting than you are."

"I don't submit to that which I can easily kill." She spit blood on the floor, her fangs half exposed.

"One day, maybe we can find out who's better. Until then..." His hand grabbed her neck as he kissed her roughly. Biting him and feeling his blood mingle with hers, Cat growled, Falcon back pedaling from the pain in his mouth. “You bitch.”

She grinned and