Discovery - Chapter 1
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Sequel to my Firefly/Terminator: The Sara Connor Chronicles Crossover Fic, Rebirth.
Ten months after Rebirth, the crew has settled into a new life after liberating Atherton Wing from his money. Still wanted, Simon and River's Parents are still on the ship and slowly beginning to settle in. Elsewhere, there are more Terminators than just Cameron. The seeds of both a new rebellion and more and more machines spell trouble for our heroes.
CATEGORY: FICTION TIMES READ: 3709 RATING: 9.0 (PG13) SERIES: FIREFLY
Fan fiction. Done for fun, not profit. I own none of these characters.... I just play with them a little.
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Crossover between Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles and Firefly. A continuation of my previous Fanfic, Rebirth.
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AN: Ten months post Rebirth.
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Discovery
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Chapter One
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“Blackjack!” cried the dark haired girl as the other players at the table groaned.
“Twenty one for the lady,” the dealer replied as he surreptitiously pushed a button.
The girl smiled and looked back at the hulking 'bodyguard' who stood behind her. Obviously from a moneyed family due to her clothing and speech, the dealer was becoming suspicious. The girl had won the last twelve out of eighteen hands. And when she did loose, it was only a small amount.
That seemed impossible considering that the games on the Osiris Star were rigged to favor the house significantly.
Hearing all of that run through the dealers head, River Tam inwardly growled but kept a happy smile fixed on her face. It was very hard to play the dumb but lucky socialite.
“James, be a dear and cash these in for me...” River smiled at her dark suited 'bodyguard'.
Nodding once, the big man took River's collected chips and headed for the cashier. As the big man walked away, an older, distinguished man approached with another young girl on his arm, “Brooke? Are you winning again?”
The dealer and the other players blinked. The girl on the older man's arm was the twin of the girl playing.
“Eighty thousand credits, Daddy,” the girl replied giddily.
“That much?” squealed the girl's twin, “I didn't win half that.”
“Looks like I won't have to give you girls your allowance this week,” the man chuckled as the bodyguard returned with the cash.
“Here ya' go, Miss Brooke,” the body guard said as he handed the wad of bills to the girl.
“Thank you, James,” River/Brooke replied sweetly.
Behind his sunglasses, Jayne Cobb's eyes narrowed. He spotted the pit boss and one of his enforcers heading their way, “You should
Umm.. Lets see.. If my calculus is correct.. that just leaves a Cayne pair? I like where your heads at.. :)
YES Please.. May we have another???
Gotta say...it's interesting to see Weaver joining the fray, but if its supposed to be the same auburn haired Scotswoman as from the series, her first name's Catherine. Though of couse she's would probably changer her name every so often, a la "Highlander."
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