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TEMPTATION SERIES: 49. "Settling"

Thursday, January 5, 2006

"On Serenity the crew readjust to the new additions and changing crew dynamics then get ready to say goodbye to some old friends."

CATEGORY: FICTION    TIMES READ: 4649    RATING: 10.0 (G)    SERIES: FIREFLY

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TITLE: "SETTLING"

AUTHOR: Alison M. DOBELL

FANDOM: "FIREFLY"

PAIRING: Mal/River. Kaylee/Simon. Wash/Zoe.

RATING: PG-13. SERIES CONCLUSION.

STATUS: SEQUEL to "PIECES"

ARCHIVE: Yes. Just let me know where.

FEEDBACK: Welcomed.

EMAIL: AlisonMDobell@aol.com

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

SUMMARY "On Serenity the crew readjust to the new

additions and changing crew dynamics then get ready to

say goodbye to some old friends."

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.

"SETTLING"

"Firefly" story

Written by Alison M. DOBELL

* * * * *

With the Captain laid up and Kaylee nursing two premature babies, the infirmary was a mite more crowded than even its' busiest day. For once Simon was not getting ansty, throwing folk out. Too besotted with his wife's new issue. His distraction gave River a measure of freedom to stay close to Mal during his long slow recovery back to health. Inara smiled at them then went over to where Kaylee and Simon were cooing over the twins. Zoe was holding one, Wash the other, and if the look in their eyes was anything to go by Inara had the feeling there would be more new arrivals before year's end. *Wode ma*, it was feeling more and more like a nursery as the days went by. Shifting little Jack so that he was easier to carry on her hip, Inara's smile widened as Zoe looked up and caught sight of her son.

River had been watching, noticing, taking pleasure in their pleasure. Now she turned back to Mal, pleased to see that his face was healing well. The swelling had gone down and the bruises were fading, the cuts healing. At least she could kiss him now without making him bleed. She closed her eyes to force down a shudder at the thought, her mind too eager to turn every thought into images crystal clear and in technicolour.

"*Xin gan*, someth

Comments
ANONYMOUS
Thursday, 05 January 2006 16:20
This almost smacked of the last episode. Hope not. Really have enjoyed this. Hope you keep it going. Love to see what River's children will be like.
ANONYMOUS
Thursday, 05 January 2006 16:34
This *is* the last episode, hence being flagged the Series Conclusion. That does not mean there may not be some follow on at a later stage with a new series. Not sure yet, so many ideas milling around. Thanks for your feedback, it is always appreciated and keeps me writing. Ali D :~)
You can't take the sky from me
Thursday, 05 January 2006 16:38
You do happy so well - I'd love to see more of it. Thought about a post-Serenity story?
Thursday, 05 January 2006 16:43
Hi artships yes, I have thought about doing a post-Serenity story but there are a number of ways to take our heroes and I haven't made up my mind whether it should be episodic or one shots. In the meantime I will be working through some other story ideas. Anything to keep the good ship Serenity flyin- - Ali D :~)
You can't take the sky from me
Thursday, 05 January 2006 18:44
Wow, what a conclusion. This was fantastic. As always, you leave me wanting more.
ANONYMOUS
Friday, 06 January 2006 03:56
sweet :)
ANONYMOUS
Friday, 06 January 2006 06:17
Excellent story, and a great conclusion to the series. sad to see the series end, but at least we got to see a happy Mal, for a change, along with a happy River. And "Yes, but I'm your freak" is a great line.
Sunday, 12 February 2006 13:45
Rating of 10! This is shiny.

I'm not normally a Mal/River Shipper but this was stunningly well written. It's impressive how well your new characters fit the 'verse so smoothly. Very few fanfic authors can introduce new people that I don't feel the need to slap.

Also, loving the way Inara dealt with the Alliance. So very 'in character'!

It's taken me the better part of a week to back read all your fics and I'm finally caught up with the current series.

Shiny, just shiny.

Taya

(Still Flyin')
Thursday, 16 March 2006 17:22
Lovely, lovely ending. So nice you managed to keep Inara and give her a meaningful role. I felt quite moved when Simon introduced Grace to Mal - especially after you'd made me laugh with Mal grousing about their smart-mouthed father. Neat emotional footwork!
Friday, 04 November 2011 06:48
Awwww twin girls! Great job on the naming of Grace!!!!

"Hello Bethany, hope you're gonna be less troublesome than that shiny smart-mouthed papa of yours."
Bwahahaha so Mal!

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