Disclaimer: Joss, Fox, Universal Own em’. I’m just playing. No money being made.

This story is set fifteen years into the future from my current storyline “Big Blue”.

AN:

Cast of characters:

Parents:

Malcolm Reynolds 51

Inara Serra-Reynolds 44

Allan Bryant 68

Zoë Bryant 48

Simon Tam 43

Kaylee Tam 40

Jayne Cobb 52

River Cobb 36

Kids:

Jefferson (Jeff) Reynolds 15

Emma Reynolds 10

Sara Bryant 14

Rebecca Tam 15

John (Jack) Tam 11

Rachel Cobb 8

Jesse Cobb 6

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Heritage-Chapter Thirteen

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Six people waited at the Blue Sun landing pad. Allan and Zoë stood together, their faces drawn with stress and fatigue. Andy Baer and his sister Audra, stood to the side, expressions neutral. Oso and Fred Tangaroa stood guarding two large canvas duffel bags, assault rifles held at the ready.

The sky was a steel gray with the overcast, threatening to rain. The weather suited Allan's mood.

Allan looked at his wife. Zoë stood ramrod straight, her dark eyes burning with anger.

“We'll get her back,” Allan said simply.

“You sure about that?”

Allan nodded, “I have to think that. If I don't... well...”

Zoë took Allan's hand in her own, “I know baby... I've seen so much carnage in my life, It's hard to keep a positive outlook.”

“Me too hon,” Allan replied.

They stood in silence, hand in hand until the familiar roar of Serenity's engines could be heard. After a moment, the old firefly broke through the overcast. The ship landed without so much as a bobble.

It seemed only seconds before the ramp began to drop. After a moment, Mal and Inara strode down to their friends. Allan shook hands with Mal while Inara hugged Zoë.

“Made good time Mal,” Allan said.

“All River's doin.”

“All the same... thanks.”

Inara cast an appraising eye on Allan, “Allan, when was the last time you slept?”

“Neither one o' us has slept much the last day or so,” Zoë replied for the both of them.

“Well get your gear stowed and then get some rest. Can't be he