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

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A new story line to recharge my Muse. Set outside my “Allanverse.” Just to see what happens. Set about a year and a half post Serenity. Story line has the standard pairings of Mal/Inara, Simon/Kaylee. Also had River/Jayne. Zoë... we'll you'll have to read it.

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A/N: Plot bunny is still kicking me in the shins...

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New Blood

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Chapter Two

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“Doc!” Jayne Bellowed as he trudged up the ramp, Zoë still unconscious in his arms.

Simon sprinted into the bay, half expecting to find River injured. He slid to a surprised stop when he saw Zoë in Jayne's massive arms.

“What happened?”

“Riv said she was in trouble, time we got there, she was out and shot,” Jayne explained while heading for the infirmary.

“Lay her on the table,” Simon ordered, fully in doctor mode.

Gently the big man laid the first mate on the exam chair. Simon pulled out a pair of medical shears and cut away Zoë's pants.

“Tah mah de,” Simon swore under his breath. “Jayne. Go get Kaylee. I'll need her help until Inara or my sister get back.”

“On it, Doc.” the mercenary replied as he ran from the room.

Jayne had just reached the bay when River and the red head from the alley casually walked up the ramp. Trying not to draw attention to themselves. As soon as they were inside, River closed the inner doors, leaving the ramp down.

“Riv! Yer' Brother needs help with Zoë,” Jayne called out.

River nodded once and sprinted for the infirmary. Leaving Jayne alone with the woman. The big man crossed his arms across his chest. Giving her a once over. Noting the gun on her hip and the large duffel bag.

“What are you doin here?” He growled.

Maxine tried her best to not be intimidated by this large man, “The girl... River, told me to follow her. So I did.”

“Well, now that you're here, you can be on yer' merry.”

“Jayne! That ain't no way to treat guests!” Kaylee admonished as she came down