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Badlands (chapter 4, finale/epilogue)

Friday, October 28, 2005

Time for some violence. Handy link to chapter 1 inside for those of you who are just joining us.

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Chapter 4, Finale/Epilogue:

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Boots rang against metal in a measured rhythm. Her practiced hand slapped the cargo bay door release button, and the first dim golden haze of dawn slid down Zoe’s face as the ramp lowered. The light crossed her eyes, and they began assessing the ravine almost of their own accord.

This wouldn’t be the first fight of the day. Wash didn’t understand when Zoe told him he could help the most in the engine room. He thought she was trying to protect him, but all they were doing down here was buying time.

This time, Serenity wasn’t the battle. It was the backup that might not come.

The door hit the desert, revealing Jayne, who was slamming fist-sized bullets into a cannon of a gun.

"Gettin’ started without me?" Zoe asked.

The only response was the heavy clink of the ammunition.

Her eyes returned to the nearby cliffside. "We need a sniper position up there. At least one gun with enough-"

"Already in place," Jayne cut her off. "Two. There and there," he said, pointing to outcroppings on opposite sides of the ravine near the ship.

Zoe paused. "We’ll have to do a sweep. Make sure no one’s relaying-"

"Just got back," he replied without looking up from his weapon. "They ain’t here yet."

She measured him for a moment. "How long you been up?"

Jayne shrugged and grunted. He pounded in a few more shells before realizing that Zoe was still waiting for an answer. "Couldn’t sleep," he said, cocking the gun.

Footsteps echoed through the cargo bay, and the doctor emerged behind Zoe. "I locked River in our room," Simon said. "She was still asleep, but I wanted to be sure there wasn’t another... incident."

Zoe raised her eyebrows and cut a glance back at Jayne, who looked uncomfortable.

"What else can I do to help?" Simon asked.

His breath was forced out as Jayne shoved the massive gun he had been loading into Simon’s chest. The doctor staggered, cradling it awkward

Comments
ANONYMOUS
Friday, 28 October 2005 19:09
Awww, poor Jayne.

Lol, yes, that's all I can say. My little shipper heart bleeds for him.

Good tale you wove here. I like River going to Wash to explain the engine, great touch.
Friday, 28 October 2005 19:12
MAL!!!! *smacks captain's forehead*

b
Friday, 28 October 2005 20:48
Zoe's comment about spacing the Captain and saving the cargo was priceless. This was lovely with lots of nice touches and the action was good too. Can't wait for the next part. Ali D :~)
You can't take the sky from me
ANONYMOUS
Friday, 28 October 2005 20:59
*Serenity roared into the air as horses spilled onto the top of the cliff*

Shiny!

May we please have another story?
Friday, 28 October 2005 22:53
-->"Woo!" Kaylee yelled. "Ow."

Oh, priceless. (You shot Kaylee, you bastard!) I'm glad there wasn't too many injuries, all our heroes are safe, and River's bringing back of Jayne's dream, bringing back the pilot episode was just brilliant.

Thank you.
CUB
Saturday, 29 October 2005 01:52
Thanks Jacqui - and everyone who read/reads the story. Yeah, the Kaylee hangover was my favorite thread of this chapter. Lotta fun.

I'll definitely write another story at some point. But later. And shorter.

God I'm tired.
Saturday, 29 October 2005 02:28
This was very enjoyable!! You've got the characters down well. I hope to see more in the future!!

- Soul
Tuesday, 01 November 2005 18:17
Very nice :)

There's a whole lotta fanfic love going around just now, ain't there? ;)
ANONYMOUS
Friday, 04 November 2005 21:08
Oh, I love my Kaylee. Shiny fic, I'll say- the scene in the infirmary was good. And yes, I probably should be able to think up a better word than that...But it works.
Simon firing the gun was brilliant, River helping Wash but mostly Zoe's comment at the end there. Great fic.
FLOATINGCHANDELIER
Friday, 04 November 2005 21:08
Oh, I love my Kaylee. Shiny fic, I'll say- the scene in the infirmary was good. And yes, I probably should be able to think up a better word than that...But it works.
Simon firing the gun was brilliant, River helping Wash but mostly Zoe's comment at the end there. Great fic.
Tuesday, 15 November 2005 11:13
OH ARGH!!! WHY MUST UP BUILD THE ANGST! He was going to tell inara, and he chickens out AHH! ::smaks our captain reynolds in the butt with a sword like inara did:: "it takes one pound of prusure to brake skin but it only takes one moment of cowardice and hesitation to brake a heart captain!" .... ok now that i got that out heh i loved it you are very good at getting the characters voices! Good Job! Write more please with a cherry on top!
MERCENARYSONG
Thursday, 14 September 2006 06:03
A masterpiece in four chapters. That was friggin' awesome. Write on.
Friday, 16 November 2007 05:15
Well, here I am way late at night, wasting time. But boy am I glad I did. This was delightful -- great voices, particularly Zoe and Wash.

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