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HANDFUL OF STARS: 32. "Friend or Foe"

Saturday, May 21, 2011

"The crew finally get to question Book but end up with more questions than answers."

CATEGORY: FICTION    TIMES READ: 4281    RATING: 10.0 (G)    SERIES: FIREFLY

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TITLE: "FRIEND OR FOE"

AUTHOR: Alison M. DOBELL

FANDOM: "FIREFLY"

PAIRING: Kaylee/Simon. Mal/Inara.

RATING: PG-13.

STATUS: Sequel to "THE PURSUIT OF TRUTH".

ARCHIVE: Yes. Just let me know where.

FEEDBACK: Welcomed.

EMAIL: AlisonMDobell@aol.com

WEBSITE: None. All Firefly stories archived at Fireflyfans.net

SUMMARY: "The crew finally get to question Book but

end up with more questions that answers."

The usual disclaimers apply. The characters and 'Firefly'

are the property and gift of Joss Whedon and Mutant Enemy.

No infringement of copyright is intended.

"FRIEND OR FOE"

"Firefly" story

Written by Alison M. DOBELL

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Jayne was trying to equate what they had found out about Book with the man standing before them. "So ya ain't evil?"

They were all in the commons area, a fair mix of tense and wary.

"No. At least I'm trying not to be evil." At Jayne's confused expression Book elaborated, "I was once, Jayne. In the past I have done things I am not now proud of. Terrible things, and the worst of it was that I had no conscience. No sorrow or regret for the harm I was causing."

"But ya ain't evil now?"

Book almost smiled at Jayne for wanting to simplify things into something the mercenary could easily grasp and hold onto. "I'm afraid human beings are more complex than that."

The Captain had so many questions for Book, the hard part was choosing which to ask first. "Are you even a Preacher?"

"Once I walked the world, Captain. Travelled far and wide, saw and learnt many things. I had a myriad of teachers too numerous to mention, studied every art, every discipline. It broadened the mind but also, in a strange way, de-sensitised my humanity."

Jayne scowled. "What the ruttin' *diyu* does that mean?"

Book sighed softly, his voice hushing. The crew hung on every word. "It was long ago and when, with time, I came to my senses I needed somewhere, a place of soli

Comments
Saturday, 21 May 2011 16:01
Wow. Something tells me that either way, this isn't going to end well. Also, whether or not the nanobots successfully reprogram anything, Book is definitely no longer their friend, through his own actions and theirs.
Saturday, 21 May 2011 21:39
Book may no longer be their friend, Bytemite, but is he their enemy? Lots more to come, thanks for the shiny comments! Ali D :~)
"You can't take the sky from me!"
Sunday, 22 May 2011 14:30
I like the fact Mal still doesn't want to kill Book, but Zoe does. With all the go shi that the Alliance has put them through, you would think Mal would want to end it, even though Book was his friend. I like that turn. As for whether or not Book is the enemy remains to be seen and I know with you, it will be one helluva a rompin tale. :)
Sunday, 22 May 2011 14:38
Thank you for the feedback, Angellemarcs. I think Mal has seen so much death, some at his own hands, and lost so many people that were close to him that it cuts pretty deep. Zoe has always been the more pragmatic one. Ali D :~)
"You can't take the sky from me!"
Wednesday, 25 May 2011 22:47
I love that Mal turns to Zoe, his best and oldest friend, to tell him the truth, even if it's something he doesn't want to hear. And the trouble with reprogramming is that it can be reprogrammed! Great stuff - can't wait for more.
Thursday, 26 May 2011 10:29
Completely agree with you, Jane0904. And it ain't over 'til it's over. Ali D :~)
"You can't take the sky from me!"

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