Disclaimer: Joss, Fox, Universal Own em’. (Except for Allan and the kids. they're mine) I’m just playing. No money being made.

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This story takes place nine years after Serenity (BDM) and has the established couples of Simon/Kaylee, Mal/Inara, Zoë/Allan and Jayne/River. Takes place five years post “The Bash”

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Thanks again to Woonsocket and Chris for the Beta work

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Relics

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Chapter Seven

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“How many are left?” Admiral Shin asked again.

“Five in total. One was failing just as we gained access to the cryo compartment,” Allan replied.

The image of the admiral sadly shook his head on the cortex screen, “What a terrible waste.”

Allan nodded in agreement, “Did you look at the log files I uploaded?”

“Some of them. Some difficult decisions were made. Are you quite sure Captain Marsh was willing to commit suicide before her first officer removed her from command?”

“I am. I picked them both for the job. Captain Marsh would follow her duty no matter what. George Tashima would follow her to hell and back. He also had a very strong moral compass. Always looking out for those who needed protection. I gather he decided Captain Marsh needed protection.”

“Very well. I see no use in pursuing anything in the way of dereliction of duty charges against Captain Marsh.”

Allan's face didn't change but inwardly he seethed. How dare this man even think of bringing Sylvia up on charges. “I appreciate that, sir,” he said.

“What of the others?”

“Lt. Henderson is working on getting them moved from the Kansas to the Magellan. The chambers can tolerate vacuum for short periods. An engineering crew is transferring them as we speak to the Sutherland. She will then dock with Magellan so your medical teams can revive the survivors.”

“What of Captain Marsh?”

“She is still unconscious,” Allan replied. “Tashima hit her with a strong tranquilizer. The only reason she awoke was the revival process itself. After a few minutes, the remaining drug in her system took over. Dr. Tam estimat