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: For Jameron4eva, since he pleaded so nicely...

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Discovery

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Chapter Four

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Cassidy Robards sat in shock. The story the nineteen year old had just listened too was almost unbelievable.

“You ain't pullin my leg, are you?” she asked.

Mal shook his head, “Nope.”

“Robots... that look like regular folk..”

“Left over from the exodus,” Mal continued, “some are just bein used as muscle... others as assassins.”

“Like the one came after me,” the redhead said, shuddering slightly, “And killed Robbie.”

“Yes,” River replied, patting the girl's shoulder. Cassidy smiled sadly at the brunette. Mal noticed a look of something flash across Zoë's face.

“Guess I'm right lucky you folks were in town.”

“Food is ready,” called Reagan from the kitchen. Cassi's eyes brightened slightly at the thought of real food.

At the far end of the table, Jayne grunted, “How come you is cookin tonight, Reagan?”

“Cameron is busy,” Regan Tam replied.

“Who's Cameron?” Cassi asked.

“My twin sister,” River replied quickly.

“Twins?” Cassidy grinned, her eyes brightening.

Jayne smirked. He had pegged the young redhead as sly right off, “I wouldn't get yer' hopes up girly. Cam is a might frigid.”

“Jayne! That ain't nice!” Kaylee admonished as she entered the galley, Simon in tow.

“Since when is Jayne nice?” Simon asked rhetorically.

“Simon...” Reagan began.

“Sorry, Mother.”

“Family boat I see,” Cassi observed.

“Pretty much,” Mal replied, “Simon and River came on first, then the rest o' the clan. Then Simon there married my mechanic.”

Kaylee smiled and gave Simon a peck on the cheek.

“Speaking of married,” Zoë began, “Where's Gabe?”

“Working on the ship's books with Inara,” Reagan replied, “I better go get them.”

“No need, D