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 has River/Jayne. Zoë/Maxine

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A/N: I know it's going kinda slow right now but I promise that things will get exciting again soon.

Warning This story line from here on out will include 'gasp' fem slash (Like you didn't see it coming). It won't be graphic but I know some are offended by any depiction of homosexuality. If you don't like this kind of thing... stop reading right now.

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New Blood

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Chapter Ten

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As Serenity broke atmo over Persephone, River steered the transport over a part of the planet they had never visited before.

It was early afternoon for the crew but just after dawn in Putnamville's time zone. With her usual skill River settled the old Firefly into a perfect landing.

“We're down, Kaylee,” the pilot called over the intercom.

Down in the cargo bay, the crew gathered. Despite their contact being Maxine's kin, Mal wanted to be cautious. The Captain stood in the center of the cargo bay with Jayne to his left and Zoë to the right and slightly behind.

River stood to the rear of the bay, ready to pounce if trouble arose.

With a curt nod from the Captain, Maxine hit the door control and stepped back out of the way.

As the ramp powered down, Mal shifted uneasily. This was one of the moments he truly hated. Inara and Simon were on the bridge and Kaylee stood by in the engine room. Ready to lift the ship at a moment's notice.

When the ramp thumped down, five men began heading for the ship. All were armed and looked comfortable with their weapons. One man, shorter than the rest stood out. His almost orange hair and pale skin was in stark contrast to the rest of the group.

Stopping at the bottom of the ramp, the shorter man stepped for