Monster May I

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based on the World of Firefly by Joss Whedon

She had only seen her partner one other time as the monster before her and Cat firmly decided that one time had been more than enough. Red eyes, more bloodshot than anything, looked at her with the lust of five men and four hungry zombies. He wanted to rape her and then eat her, which wouldn't have been so bad, but she kind of had a promise to keep.

The Reaver circled her, looking at her as if she were a t-bone wearing a black Teddie, which made her grip the brown coat even firmer around her body. His voice cracked, sounding as though he swallowed gravel. "Smell familiar.”

“You bet I do. Last time, though, there were kids involved. This time, not so much.” Her beast growled inside of her, though she was unsure if the serum would cause it to stay dormant or not. A lend of a little of its power would be a great help.

“This time I will enjoy watching you scream and then I will take your eyes while you still breathe. Trophy.”

“Who would have thought Reavers were so articulate?”

“I still have full use of my tongue, but not for long. First, I will dispose of you and then finish what you stopped me from long ago.”

“You can't have him.” She growled. “You may be part of him now, but to hell, if I am going to let you rule.”

“Don't think it's your choice, Babe.” The creature had dug deep for that comment, mimicking her partner's voice, though with a hiss at the end. Her beast stirred beneath the skin, her fangs rubbing at her bottom lip, but Cat subdued it. If she allowed both of them to battle, neither would make it out alive and if one did, god knows what would happen to the crew after.

“Don't do that.” She whispered, a harsh sound filling his ears as he grinned. He had found her weakness.

“People say how stupid us, Reavers are. How we are just animals going after prey, but in essence, we are the ultimate predator. After all, even animals are known to be quite