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THE DEVIL'S CRADLE: 6. "Friend Or Foe?"

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

When the door opened she froze, fear accomplishing what nothing else could. Her sudden stillness a counterpoint to her inward terror.

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TITLE: "FRIEND OR FOE?"

SERIES: THE DEVIL'S CRADLE

CHAPTER: 6. Sequel to "NIGHTMARES MADE FLESH"

FANDOM: "FIREFLY"

AUTHOR: Alison M. DOBELL

PAIRING: Zoe/Wash Kaylee/Simon

RATING: PG-13

SUMMARY: "Alarmed by the Captain's deterioratiing

condition, Jayne and Book are not sure who or what is

responsible. Meanwhile forces are massing."

The characters and tv series "Firefly" are the property

and gift of Joss Whedon. No infringement of copyright

is intended.

"FRIEND OR FOE?"

A "Firefly" Story

Written by Alison M. DOBELL

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Malcolm Reynolds could not believe they were back at Perkins' warehouse. Jerrod gave the Captain a long sober look.

"You need to get off-world, *mashang*, Mal."

"That's what me an' mine were tyin' to do." He paused to cough, his throat so dry and dusty it was beyond irritating. "Not my decision to come back here."

"No, 'you', Mal."

The Captain blinked at him. "Me? What makes me so gorram *tebei*?"

"You need fresh air, *dong ma*?"

"Case you ain't heard, Jer, air on Serenity's recycled."

Much as he tried to make a joke of it talking triggered another coughing fit, worse than the one before. Shepherd Book gave Perkins a worried look, not liking what he was seeing or hearing.

"Is that why Shen took the Captain's filter mask?"

Perkins nodded, though he looked far from happy. "It's contaminated."

Jayne frowned but held his peace. Hoping whatever the Captain had wasn't catching. Three pairs of eyes stared at Jerrod Perkins in shock. Book noticed that Shen Willets did not look surprised and the other men made a point of not looking in their direction. He could not decide whether it was pity or if they were just being polite. Either w

Comments
Tuesday, 08 May 2012 19:27
Very interesting, wonder where River has gotten off to.
BYTEMITE
Tuesday, 08 May 2012 22:05
Yeah, I don't really buy their story that they didn't tamper with it or that the guy going with them is trustworthy. They know too much but won't say what and that immediately puts them under suspicion. It's seems like an obvious excuse to have someone go along with them to extort something else out of them.
Tuesday, 08 May 2012 23:27
You will see River in the next chapter, Nutluck. As for Perkins and his crew a lot of things are going on, Bytemite, just not necessarily what you might expect. Thank you both for the feedback, Ali D :~)
"You can't take the sky from me!"
Wednesday, 09 May 2012 03:50
Great development of the plot here. I am very worried for Mal, he's in bad shape. Glad the ship arrived to pull them out of there. I am disturbed by the news that Willets will accompany them. Something is not quite right here. Good story.
Wednesday, 09 May 2012 13:12
You will find out more soon, Ebfiddler. As for Willets, there is a reason Zoe is letting him tag along - for now. Thanks for the shiny comments, Ali D :~)
"You can't take the sky from me!"
ZZETTA13
Friday, 11 May 2012 09:10
I sure hope the Captain gets better! Seeming he’s loosing ground more and more each minute! You sure have them in what seems to be a sticky situation Ali, but I’m sure Mal and his crew will get their way out of it. If they don’t and the Captain doesn’t pull through, Zoe could always Captain the ship, or Jayne maybe? I post this with a question mark, because things just wouldn’t be the same.

I’m really liking the story Alison, lots of drama and mystery going on! Z
Friday, 11 May 2012 13:32
Hello Zzetta13, I can't say too much without giving something away but a lot more coming soon. While Zoe would be a good Captain I do see her as more of a follower than a leader, as for Jayne that might make the rest of the crew think twice about their futures on Serenity. Be good fun though. Ali D :~)
"You can't take the sky from me!"
Sunday, 20 May 2012 15:11
OK, that has me all manner of apprehensive, building the suspense very nicely, as usual, AliD, thank you
Sunday, 20 May 2012 15:24
You're welcome, Malsdoxy. What's a story without suspense? Thanks for the shiny comment, Ali D :~)
"You can't take the sky from me!"

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