Cowboys & Alliance : part 5

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Malcolm Reynolds and the crew of Serenity were in a fix. Not only were they being held at gunpoint, but now there was more than serious doubt about the trustworthiness of someone aboard his ship. That person, or machine it should be said, was none other than the she-bot Lenore.

“ So, what will it be captain? The Tams, or I take myself a bride for the afternoon? Hell, maybe all three of these lovelies will find excitement with me or one of my crew.” Holcombe spoke.

The captain of Serenity looked around. If he knew anything of Zoe and Kaylee, it was that they wouldn’t be taken without a fight. As for Lenore, well she held her own surprises.

“ I’m River Tam,” a soft voiced spoke aloud.

The entire group of folk outside the Firefly craft turned to view the woman sitting atop the horse.

“ What?” The Mammoth captain spoke.

“ I said that I’m River Tam.” Lenore said again, “ It’s me that you want. Let the rest go.”

Mitch Holcombe was in a bit of a confused state, as was everyone else.

“ So, you’re sayin that you’re River Tam the fugitive being harbored upon Serenity?”

“ Are you deaf? I’ve already said it twice.” The bot acted annoyed.

Holcombe was taken back, but continued with his questioning.

“ Where’s your brother?”

“ Dead. Killed by the Alliance during their last attempt to capture me.”

“Pix!” The Mammoth captain spoke to one of his crew. The man withdrew a small wanted poster from beneath his shirt.

“ There ain’t no picture, but says here in the description that the fugitive River Tam has dark hair, brown eyes and is quite dangerous.”

They all looked at Lenore seeing if the description matched the actual claim being made.

“ Let me have a go at her captain, I’ll knock some of the roughness off.” Buford said as he approached Lenore and rested a dirty hand upon her thigh.

With a quick backhand the she-bot sent the man flying ten feet backwards. The goon lay