Disclaimer: Joss, Fox, Universal Own em’. (Except for Maxine and the rest of my OC's. they're mine) I’m just playing. No money being made.

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Continuing on the storyline I started with “New Blood ” and “Guardians” Read those first so you will know who is who and what has happened in the 'Verse.

Warning: This storyline includes 'gasp' fem slash. 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.

AN: Takes place both in the future and post Guardians.

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Tales of the Rangers

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Chapter Seven

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Wash stumbled and looked back over his shoulder, “What did you say?”

“I believe I said the word, Husband,” Max replied.

Wash's eyes bugged out, “You... I ... I mean...Zoë?”

“She's just teasin you, Husband. We got some things to speak on though, Wash. And don't you have a ship to fly?” Zoë replied.

Wash nodded and turned back to the stairs. Climbing a few steps and then pausing again and looking over his shoulder again, “Fly the ship Wash,” Mal ordered.

Turning red, Wash continued his climb. When he had gotten out of earshot. Mal turned to his First Mate and his Cook, “I hope you two know what you're doin...”

“So do we, Sir,” Zoë replied.

“Mom?” Xue asked.

Zoë looked at the girl and smiled, “We'll explain it to you later. Why don't you head for the bridge. Maybe you can show your father some flying.”

Nodding but still unsure, Xue climbed the stairs out of the bay. “Did I miss something?” Scott asked.

“Come on, Scott,” Jess said, “Let's go give Max a hand with breakfast and I'll try to explain it to you.”

“Okay...”

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Wash stumbled into the bridge. As soon as he was through the door, River vacated the pilots seat, “All yours...”

“Huh?”

“It's not what you think,” River said, “Give Zoë and Maxine a chance to explain things.”

Wash shook his head, “I...”

“Time for some flying therapy,” River said, cutting the shell shocked pilot off.

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