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THE NINE HELLS SERIES: 9. "Destiny"

Thursday, August 14, 2003

"The crews of Serenity and Lightstar successfully put pay to Anderson. Simon gets the antidote to Mal. But even after it's all over, Mal has one more thing yet to do."

CATEGORY: FICTION    TIMES READ: 5686    RATING: 9.0 (G)    SERIES: FIREFLY

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TITLE: "DESTINY"

AUTHOR: Alison M. DOBELL

FANDOM: "FIREFLY"

PAIRING: No specific pairing.

RATING: PG-13. SERIES CONCLUSION.

STATUS: New. SEQUEL to "DEADLINE"

ARCHIVE: Yes. Just let me know where.

FEEDBACK: Welcomed.

EMAIL: AlisonMDobell@aol.com

WEBSITE: http://carlajane.50megs.com/Ali00.html

SUMMARY: "The crews of Serenity and Lightstar successfully

put pay to Anderson. Simon gets the antidote to Mal. But even

after it is all over, Mal has one more thing yet to do."

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.

"DESTINY"

A "Firefly" story

Written by Alison M. DOBELL

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He could not get over the pain. Waves of it crashing through him. Breaking him down in ways that the vagaries of life had never done. Physically deconstructing him from the inside out. The poison working its' insidious way up through the gut, into his bloodstream. Body on fire, soul in torment. Yet into his blazing hell a cool presence calmed him. A ghost of something touched him deep and stirred his rebellious spirit. A voice in his soul calling him back from the darkness, leading him through the tightening walls of pain. Refusing to let him go. His heart constricting, loath to leave her. Struggling still though mindful of his weakness. The tremor of failing muscles. The murmur of sluggish fluid in slowing veins. Heart racing to falter again and again like a horse halting at each and every hurdle before the whip hand raised reluctant haunches to propel passed fear and soar on to the next obstacle. He knew he was flagging. Did not want to let her down. His world narrowed to that soft inner voice. That hand in his as he lay dying. Her heart somehow synchronising with his erratic beat, slowing him down to her steady august rythym. But it was the love that surprised him. Simple. Not a complex thing as he had once though

Comments
Friday, 15 August 2003 21:38
Wow! Excellent! Loved this story from the beginning, Might there be another chapter perhaps? Would love to hear where you take Shepherd and what he really is. Great job!
ANONYMOUS
Saturday, 16 August 2003 02:04
This was as good as the others in the series, you have no idea how much I'm looking forward to the next one
ANONYMOUS
Sunday, 04 January 2004 04:41
*picks up heart that has been ripped out of chest*

Went looking for Mal angst and found it. Can I hug him, please? That was a well-done story, there. The more of yours I read, the better I like them.

Athenae
ANONYMOUS
Saturday, 24 July 2004 02:25
Marvelous storytelling. I really appreciate the importance you placed on River. She so often seemed to be an after thought in many of the episodes. Your take on Book is fascinating. He seems much more menacing than he was on the show, but I am anxious to see what you do with his storyline. I see that you have many more stories posted, and I look forward to reading each and every one of them.
Friday, 14 October 2011 20:12
"Just that you did a good job, Simon. I don't always take the time to thank you for everything you do for us. For *me*. Think you deserve a thank you in there somewhere."

"Are all doctors this bossy?"

Simon smiled. "Only the good ones."

She considered him for a moment then took his arm in hers. "I was beginning to think you'd never ask."

Mal chuckled softly. Took a last look back then allowed Inara to lead him to her shuttle.

Oww this whole story was so beautifully written!!!!! Great job!!!!

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