Big Blue Chapter 14

Disclaimer: Joss, Fox, Universal Own em’. (Except for Allan. He's mine) I’m just playing. No money being made.

This story takes place three years after Serenity (BDM) and has the established couples of Simon/Kaylee, Mal/Inara, Zoë/Allan and Jayne/River. Follows immediately after Out to the Blue.

A/N: Not trying to flood things here. but I'll get another pair of chapters posted tomorrow night.

Thanks again Chris for the Beta.

Big Blue

Chapter Fourteen – Homecoming

“Good afternoon Colonel.”

“General Michaels... This is a surprise,” Replied Col Alfreda Mason to the face on the cortex screen, “What can I do for you sir?”

“I'm actually trying to contact my son... Reggie.”

“I'm afraid he's on assignment general.”

“The PM off gallivanting again?” the general said with a chuckle.

“The PM is too busy at the moment to be gallivanting as you say. Major Michaels is TDY for a few months.”

“I'm sorry to hear that. I was hoping to get together with him.”

“When he checks in, I'll be sure to pass on the message sir.” Col Mason replied. She knew that Reggie disliked being on the same planet as his father. Let alone in the same room.

“Thank you, Colonel. Good day,” the general said as he cut the wave.

“Sir?” Asked the general's aide.

“That clinches it captain. My son is on Serenity with River Tam and Allan Bryant.”

“What now sir?”

I'm not sure quite yet. I will need to think this over.”

“Very good sir.”

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“All yours Allan,” River said to her counterpart in the co-pilots seat.

“I got it River,” Allan replied. A small smile crossed his face. The last time he had entered atmo on Kelly, Allan had been unconscious for most of the decent.

Zoë stood behind Allan while Mal stood behind River in the pilots seat. Jayne had taken up residence in the navigators chair behind Allan.

Allan checked the entry angle and adjusted engine power to begin slowing the ship. Soon the familiar vibration could be felt through t