THE DEVIL'S CRADLE: 28. "Instinct"
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
He barked out an order and waited while the body was removed to cold storage. Let them have their secrets for now.
CATEGORY: FICTION
TIMES READ: 5054
RATING: 10.0 (G)
SERIES: FIREFLY
TITLE: "INSTINCT"
SERIES: THE DEVIL'S CRADLE
CHAPTER: 28. Sequel to "MIGHTY
FANDOM: "FIREFLY"
AUTHOR: Alison M. DOBELL
PAIRING: Zoe/Wash Kaylee/Simon Mal/Inara
SUMMARY: "After Mal explains what happened to
Shen, Rufus and his crew Jerrod has a decision to make.
Suzie and Daniel finally reach Osiris. Commandant
Urquart pulls all the stops out looking for Serenity."
"INSTINCT"
A "Firefly" Story
Written by Alison M. DOBELL
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Jerrod Perkins didn't know what to make of it and yet he had the feeling that he was hearing the unvarnished truth. For some reason he was more inclined to believe Malcolm Reynolds and his crew than not even though it meant his friend Rufus Pol had been playing both ends against the middle. He wondered what the man had found out that had brought such swift and violent retribution down upon his head and if any of it could rebound on him and his people. If the Alliance were cleaning up they didn't tend to stop at just the ones who had overstepped the mark, they were like as not to take out all Rufus's friends and contacts too. Just in case whatever secret he had uncovered had been passed on. *Wode ma*, they were all in *shen goushi* now.
Howdy Marks sidled up close to his boss as soon as they were far enough away from Serenity's crew not to be overheard. "You sure you can trust 'em, *laoban*?"
"Do you trust me, Howdy?"
"*Dang ran*."
"*Weishenme*?"
Howdy blinked at him in mild confusion. "What kind'a question is that?"
"The kind awaitin' an answer."
He could not quite hide the hurt in his voice. "Known you enough years to trust you with my life, that the answer you're waitin' for?"
Perkins leaned in closer, his eyes fixed on Howdy's. "When we first met, you remember that?"
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BYTEMITE
Tuesday, 13 November 2012 05:35
I was wondering what was going on with Mal not disintegrating myself. I think the proper term here is oh snap.
Tuesday, 13 November 2012 21:08
The tapeworm exchange between River and Jayne is spot on...and priceless.
Tuesday, 13 November 2012 22:26
With Jayne it might just be two tape worms.
Friday, 16 November 2012 15:16
Been having massive problems with my computer but managed to get this chapter up and posted before it gave its' last cough and died. I think the gorram Alliance are responsible. Have bought a new system, just installed it and happy to see your comments. There is a reason why Mal did not disintegrate which will become clearer as the story progresses, Bytemite. As for Jayne and the tapeworm M52Nickerson and Nutluck, knowing him there could be a whole rutting nest in there all happily chomping away! Thank you for all the comments, the feedback is always much appreciated. Ali D :~)
"You can't take the sky from me!"
Tuesday, 27 November 2012 05:02
I'm intrigued by the immunity theory, and would like to see if it pans out in some way. I'm also very curious about the Operative and the Hands of Blue. They seem to be working together and yet not...I think we'll see some consequences of their lack of synchrony. I liked the five-year-old's suggestion about how to blend in. You got that right.
Wednesday, 28 November 2012 02:39
it's because of Shadow, Mal was raised on Shadow and the Alliance did, um...something there, oh hell, I don't know but it's intriguing anyway, great last few chapters, AliD, xie xie
Wednesday, 28 November 2012 23:42
it's because of Shadow, Mal was raised on Shadow and the Alliance did, um...something there, oh hell, I don't know but it's intriguing anyway, great last few chapters, AliD, xie xie
Wednesday, 28 November 2012 23:43
crap, sorry for double post
Wednesday, 12 December 2012 08:47
Wondering where the next part is, been a month. :(
Tuesday, 18 December 2012 02:14
Hope you're well AliD, tied up with RL stuff and not something too serious <3
Saturday, 29 December 2012 00:57
Been having problems with the new computer which keeps disconnecting so sorry for not being able to get back to you all for a while. The question of Mal's is not as straightforward as it might seem Ebfidler. As for the Operative and the Hands of Blue, more about them soon. Don't worry about the double post Malsdoxy, was worth it to read your shiny comment. The next part was posted last Friday before I drove down to spend Christmas with the family Nutluck. Nothing too serious interfering with my ability to post just the crappy job PC World did with my new computer. Still not completely right but getting there. Thank you all for the feedback, it is much appreciated. Ali D :-)
"You can't take the sky from me!"
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