Episode 1x19:

“THE PERFECT SUNSET”

Written by

George W. Krubski

Edited by

Shawn Morris

Producer: David Elmer

Head Writer: George W. Krubski

Art Director: Sean Young

Disclaimer: The crew of the Serenity, the ‘Verse in which they live, and their fellow inhabitants are the property of Joss Whedon, Universal Studios, and/or Fox Television. They are used in this work of fan fiction with love and respect, but without permission.

EXT. SPACE – VISTAS – ESTABLISHING

VISTAS is a Saturn-line GAS GIANT, surrounded by dozens of small MOONS and a system of RINGS composed of icy debris floating on a river-like torrent.

EXT. SPACE – THE CAROUSEL – ESTABLISHING

THE CAROUSEL is a large, run-down looking space station resting at the inner edge of the planetary rings. The space station resembles three wagon wheels stacked on top of one another, which a large central hub, and each of the spokes leading to an airlock.

The Carousel can accommodate four dozen SHIPS, and about half that number are currently docked there, with some of the larger ships tethered by lines rather than attached directly to the airlocks.

SERENITY, pretty much average for size and appearance of the ships, is docked on the “space” side of lowest level of the station (away from the planetary rings).

INT. THE CAROUSEL – THE HUB – NIGHT

The HUB is a massive, chaotic swap meet, practically the size of a football field. It seems that anything can be had here, for the right price. Illegal arms, small vehicles, livestock, even slaves are being bought, sold and auctioned by the crowd.

The Hub has a variety of large entrances, each of which leads down one of the “spokes” of the lowest level.

MAL REYNOLDS and INARA stroll through the crowd, looking for someone.

MAL

You see him?

INARA

In this crowd? Jayne doesn’t exactly stand out…

MERCHANT

Fighting cocks! Getcher fighting cocks right here!

Inara pauses as a ROOSTER runs out in front of them.

MAL

You want one? Could get it for you