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Bed and Wine: Part 19
Saturday, March 18, 2006
Mr. Reynold’s Penguins. Mal/Inara NC-17.
CATEGORY: FICTION TIMES READ: 4891 RATING: 9.0 (NC17) SERIES: FIREFLY
Bed and Wine: Part 19
By Kaynara
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Mr. Reynold’s Penguins. NC-17.
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AN: Can I make a request? More Mal/Inara on ff.net! Not that I don’t love me some Silee, but what about the Companion and Captain Tightpants? Humor a fan girl. Please? ;)
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Some would be surprised to hear that Malcom Reynolds still believed in love. He did, though; a few times he’d even borne witness to its casualties. In Zoe and Wash, he’d observed the inexplicable, the sweet and the hot and the unnaturally tragic. In Simon and Lil’ Kaylee--well, nausea. Rabbit-like mating rituals. But beneath it all there was a deep caring that might’ve been love. He thought it was love. Yes, Mal believed in love; he just didn’t get it. Up until now.
Weren’t no mystery, just a moment. A moment of you thinkin’ you might not be wholly alone in the world. One perfect instant of intimacy. A heartbeat of connection. Was almost ironical, or maybe it was natural as the Black and the cosmos. He’d finally found companionship, or maybe it was the Companion found him. She walked right onto his boat. What seemed like ages ago, she’d baited him into renting her that shuttle and unknowingly crewed herself up for one hell of a wild ride. Was the trip coming to a close? Sometimes he hoped against hope there was an end in sight. Sometimes he feared that end.
In any case, seemed prudent to make a present of some protection.
“Mal...this is a lovely gesture. I think. But don’t you think it’s a little...well, large?
“I thought you could stow it away in your cleavage....” He hesitated, reconsidering. “Huh.”
“What?”
He studied her chest, eyes narrowed.
“Just that they looked bigger in my head.”
He ducked just in time to avoid the hand flying at his head, caught her around the waist and hauled her down on the bed. She dug her nails into his underarms, retaliating with well-aimed tickling.
“Hey, hey. You--you are not playin’ fair, darlin’.”
He kissed her till both were breathless, till she was warm and responsive in his a
Comments
Saturday, 18 March 2006 01:12
As always... love your stuff. I also love the request. I couldn't agree with you more.... more Mal/Inara fics please!
Saturday, 18 March 2006 01:12
As always... love your stuff. I also love the request. I couldn't agree with you more.... more Mal/Inara fics please!
Saturday, 18 March 2006 01:53
Gonna go buy you a girly gun, cupcake.
Now thats a statement any girl would love to hear lol
*gasp*
We had a wrapup of emotions here! *GASP* lol. Aw, the declaration turned out so well!
but...penguins??
man, the cargo one gets.
Now thats a statement any girl would love to hear lol
*gasp*
We had a wrapup of emotions here! *GASP* lol. Aw, the declaration turned out so well!
but...penguins??
man, the cargo one gets.
Saturday, 18 March 2006 01:54
Good gracious Kaynara you have made me cry, once again. I do believe that the Mal/Inara "I love you" is the best moment between these two yet. I was so happy to see a new chapter up, it was a piece of fun and calm in the midst of my finals frenzy. Can't wait for part 20 :-)
Saturday, 18 March 2006 02:02
OMG! Penguins. "Squack around and be useless, rather like Jayne...' BWAHAHAHA. God that was great.
It was hysterical. I love the little S/K moments just 'cause I'm a sucker for them. Write more, K? :)
Like M/I too but they don't speak to me as much as S/K. Looking forward to the next chapter. Very well done!
It was hysterical. I love the little S/K moments just 'cause I'm a sucker for them. Write more, K? :)
Like M/I too but they don't speak to me as much as S/K. Looking forward to the next chapter. Very well done!
ANONYMOUS
Saturday, 18 March 2006 02:02
Yay! Thank you for the "i love you" scene, I mean finalllly! And acutal cute little penguins on the ship, how much fun is that! The plot thickens and I can't wait to find out where you're going with this. I gotta say that at first I thought you were being a little mean to Jayne, but then it got better. But then you ended it just when I wanted it to go on! This is the first fic that has even begun to make me believe in a possible Rive/Jayne relationship. Can there be more please?
Oh, um, and yes, people should write more Mal/Inara stuff. I wonder why they don't?
squish
Oh, um, and yes, people should write more Mal/Inara stuff. I wonder why they don't?
squish
LAMEWORD
Saturday, 18 March 2006 02:10
The penguins are awesomeness. And girly guns are fun. *sigh* I love this fic.
If you're looking for Mal/Inara fic, there's tons archived at the mal_inara community on Livejournal...
If you're looking for Mal/Inara fic, there's tons archived at the mal_inara community on Livejournal...
ANONYMOUS
Saturday, 18 March 2006 02:13
Argh! So who is Mal's father?! You can just tell me, you don't have to tell the others...Anyways, as always, a brilliant effort. Intrigue, sex and Mal...what could eb better! Also very well-written, as usual. You capture the voices of the characters perfectly. I guess my only reservation is that I miss the days when Mal and Inara were dancing around each other--always talking in double-speak, never quite crossing the line. Of course, back then, I would just shout at my tv or computer screen for then to just get ON with it already! So maybe there's just no pleasing me.
ANONYMOUS
Saturday, 18 March 2006 02:44
Nice chapter, I'll be another one to ask for more S/K. And *man* why couldn't you let the girls have their revenge on Jayne? That'd be all matters of fun :P
~ misskitten
~ misskitten
ANONYMOUS
Saturday, 18 March 2006 03:14
*bows down* you are AWESOME....loved the whole "I love you" exchange! I cannot get enough of Mal/Inara!!
ANONYMOUS
Saturday, 18 March 2006 04:58
I love love love your river/jayne interaction. and all your fics. just yay! in general.
Saturday, 18 March 2006 05:29
Oh, my... guuuuhhhhhhhh. *scoops self up from the pile of mush on the floor*
[“I never thought I’d know love, Mal. Before you, I never thought....”
“Guess that’s a fair trade then.” He smoothed his hands over her hair, drying her cheeks with his thumbs. “ ‘Cuz before you I felt like one dead.”]
No, seriously... I really want to give good feedback, but I'm still stuck on guuuuuhhhhhhhhhhh. And a little bit of GAH.
I love them too. And I love you. Seriously.
Other things I loved:
Penguins! Kaylee's dream! River creeping Mal out with her Penguin/Self-Analysis! Jayne and back waxing!
And, btw, I don't know if you ever frequent livejournal, but the Mal/Inara community is quite active, and should help a little with the fic craving:
http://community.livejournal.com/mal_inara/
[“I never thought I’d know love, Mal. Before you, I never thought....”
“Guess that’s a fair trade then.” He smoothed his hands over her hair, drying her cheeks with his thumbs. “ ‘Cuz before you I felt like one dead.”]
No, seriously... I really want to give good feedback, but I'm still stuck on guuuuuhhhhhhhhhhh. And a little bit of GAH.
I love them too. And I love you. Seriously.
Other things I loved:
Penguins! Kaylee's dream! River creeping Mal out with her Penguin/Self-Analysis! Jayne and back waxing!
And, btw, I don't know if you ever frequent livejournal, but the Mal/Inara community is quite active, and should help a little with the fic craving:
http://community.livejournal.com/mal_inara/
MERCENARYSONG
Saturday, 18 March 2006 06:12
Kaynara -
You're my hero. awesome. Mal/Inara were on point and beautiful. Your writing amazes me with its clarity (of emotion, thought) and fluidity (flows beautifully). leaves me wanting more. Thanks for the River/Jayne -my favorite - looking forward to 20 and seeing more of them. You are great at fanfic, I hope you write other things. You are truly a talented writer.
-mercsong
You're my hero. awesome. Mal/Inara were on point and beautiful. Your writing amazes me with its clarity (of emotion, thought) and fluidity (flows beautifully). leaves me wanting more. Thanks for the River/Jayne -my favorite - looking forward to 20 and seeing more of them. You are great at fanfic, I hope you write other things. You are truly a talented writer.
-mercsong
ANONYMOUS
Saturday, 18 March 2006 06:36
Love the way you wrote the Mal/Inara declaration scene. It seems a symbol of how far they have come that this moment be deliberate and not angsty. This fic sustains me! '
I cannot imagine where things are headed with poor Rebecca but look forward to finding out!
I cannot imagine where things are headed with poor Rebecca but look forward to finding out!
ANONYMOUS
Saturday, 18 March 2006 07:26
*dying* I just absolutely LOVE how you write them. Wonderful chapter. Wonderful first ILY.
ANONYMOUS
Saturday, 18 March 2006 08:15
love it!!! you are awesome! I love the river/jayne stuff developing too. Please keep sharing with us.
Saturday, 18 March 2006 11:26
Love it as ever!
A great balance of humour/angst/mush etc in this chapter. So much fun!
You've made my day!
A great balance of humour/angst/mush etc in this chapter. So much fun!
You've made my day!
Saturday, 18 March 2006 13:04
Gniiii
*giggle*
Love it!
Mal/Inara are just soo cute. And I'm right there with you with the plea for more M/I on ff.net!!!
Can't wait to read ch20!
*giggle*
Love it!
Mal/Inara are just soo cute. And I'm right there with you with the plea for more M/I on ff.net!!!
Can't wait to read ch20!
Saturday, 18 March 2006 15:01
Loved it! Especially the penguins. Whaen's the next installment?
Saturday, 18 March 2006 15:23
I have not the words to express my love for this story... What a glorious part... So many parts I loved... Mal's speech to the 'crazy folk what was my crew' was great!! And the declaration, sooo nice. I loved Inara gettin' all teary as she realized what he was saying, so perfect...
I agree wholeheartedly with you regarding more Mal/Inara fic... I feel like I've scoured the net and read everthing M/I out there, and I hunger for more!!!! Thankyou for some of the best here!
I agree wholeheartedly with you regarding more Mal/Inara fic... I feel like I've scoured the net and read everthing M/I out there, and I hunger for more!!!! Thankyou for some of the best here!
ANONYMOUS
Saturday, 18 March 2006 20:12
Brava, again. The finding-out-about-Mal's-parentage part was a little rough, but Kaylee's Dreamverse made up for it and more. "They had real food to eat, and hardly anyone got bullet wounds to his belly." *laugh* Sigh... If only...
"“Penguins? Oh, ‘spect they’re meant to squawk about and be useless.” “Rather like Jayne,” Simon reflected." Again, Snarky!Simon=love.
And the declarations of love? Cried like a baby.
"Am I desirable?"
Just, Oh My God all around. This is probably one of the best fics I've read, in any verse, and I think this might be one of it's best chapters. Thank you, and please keep writing.
"“Penguins? Oh, ‘spect they’re meant to squawk about and be useless.” “Rather like Jayne,” Simon reflected." Again, Snarky!Simon=love.
And the declarations of love? Cried like a baby.
"Am I desirable?"
Just, Oh My God all around. This is probably one of the best fics I've read, in any verse, and I think this might be one of it's best chapters. Thank you, and please keep writing.
FUNKYINFISHNET
Saturday, 18 March 2006 23:27
This chapter, more than any of the others in this amazing series, touched me deeply to the core. The beauty of the scene between Mal and Inara when they finally both say I love you is unsurpassed. I truly love this story and cannot wait for more.
PS I agree, more Mal/Inara on ff.net!
PS I agree, more Mal/Inara on ff.net!
ANONYMOUS
Sunday, 19 March 2006 01:44
oh man just when i think it cant get better there it is cant wait for the next one
ANONYMOUS
Sunday, 19 March 2006 02:33
::explode:: Zhufu ni, zhufu ni, zhufu ni!!!!
Gosh, that was awesome, and all fuzzywarmwheehappy!
You're gonna pull a Joss on us again and bring it all crashing down, huh...
Gosh, that was awesome, and all fuzzywarmwheehappy!
You're gonna pull a Joss on us again and bring it all crashing down, huh...
MIRANDAISTHEKEY
Sunday, 19 March 2006 04:09
I have to admit, you are quite masterful at this. Pleae, write more quick like!
Sunday, 19 March 2006 08:34
kaynara,
Let me just say the following:
1) The M/I loving was seriously hot and so in character (I think at least). Glad to see some non-angsty, full-bore Captain-Companion loving without the dance...just for once;
2) The crew's reactions to the penguins was too much! I have to admit the whole idea of the crew giving Mal the silent treatment for upholding the shipping agreement this one time was hilarious....and I get the feeling that River's monologue on Brenda the Penguin's depression and baby-napping has some parallels to the scenes with Becca and Rex;
3) More Rayne angst! This is quality material that needs to be shared!
BEB
Let me just say the following:
1) The M/I loving was seriously hot and so in character (I think at least). Glad to see some non-angsty, full-bore Captain-Companion loving without the dance...just for once;
2) The crew's reactions to the penguins was too much! I have to admit the whole idea of the crew giving Mal the silent treatment for upholding the shipping agreement this one time was hilarious....and I get the feeling that River's monologue on Brenda the Penguin's depression and baby-napping has some parallels to the scenes with Becca and Rex;
3) More Rayne angst! This is quality material that needs to be shared!
BEB
Sunday, 19 March 2006 15:30
Loved the Mal and Inara goodness but oh my, the Penquins! I'm thinking they stole the whole gorram story. Loved the notion of them waddling like a load of drunk Jaynes and the idea of someone penquin-napping? Is that even a proper phrase and does it matter? Very shiny, funny and highly entertaining. Ali D :~)
You can't take the sky from me
You can't take the sky from me
ANONYMOUS
Monday, 20 March 2006 19:08
YAY I was right, the cute fluffy little buggers what look like their wearing tuxes!! Whos good!! lol, anyway, I LOVED THIS CHAPTER just like all your other chapters, these make me feel so damn good inside :P I love the "I lvoe you speech" PLZ give us MORE and SOON!!!!!!!!!!
-Browncoat2006
-Browncoat2006
WINTERHART
Tuesday, 21 March 2006 06:28
Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee so cute!! (and penguins are /always/ good ;-) )
I got all warm and fuzzy inside now at Mal being so nervous, and such perfectly written Jayne/River - this is fantastic. *Squee* :D
I got all warm and fuzzy inside now at Mal being so nervous, and such perfectly written Jayne/River - this is fantastic. *Squee* :D
ANONYMOUS
Tuesday, 21 March 2006 23:31
First of all, I just want to say that you are an exceptional writer! I just got into Firefly/Serenity a few weeks ago after watching a Firefly marathon on Scifi and I love it! You have a gift for really capturing the characters and I can't wait to see where your story is going:)
Keep it up!
Keep it up!
SERENITYCREWELLY
Wednesday, 22 March 2006 00:53
Eepers, now there might be more than one??? holy moly someone needs to figure this all out...and soon.
HAHAHA with the penguins!! SO funny!
I can just see them all waddling around like that! And how cute they all got names and bracelets! I hope they aren't for food!
He told her he loved her! *sighs happily* that was sooo good...what they said to eachother. Perfect.
*creepified..but only slightly* wow with what's up with Jayne and River..I've yet to jump on any Jayne/River ships..but my sis was the same way and read some fics and now loves them...so I'll just have to see.
Can't wait for more!
~SCE
HAHAHA with the penguins!! SO funny!
I can just see them all waddling around like that! And how cute they all got names and bracelets! I hope they aren't for food!
He told her he loved her! *sighs happily* that was sooo good...what they said to eachother. Perfect.
*creepified..but only slightly* wow with what's up with Jayne and River..I've yet to jump on any Jayne/River ships..but my sis was the same way and read some fics and now loves them...so I'll just have to see.
Can't wait for more!
~SCE
ANONYMOUS
Thursday, 23 March 2006 03:45
i love it and i love this series i know i shouldnt be this much in love with it because you cant keep writing it but i hope you do
ANONYMOUS
Monday, 27 March 2006 10:57
Loved Kaylee's dream. The exchange of I love yous was perfect. At first the idea of River/Jayne made me feel icky, but now... I guess I'll have to wait & see. Loved this part, so very Mal:
"Psychologically speaking…well, Mal didn’t, as a rule, speak psychologically. He tended to get twitchy ‘bout that which wasn’t tangible, what couldn’t be stolen or killed or caressed."
"Psychologically speaking…well, Mal didn’t, as a rule, speak psychologically. He tended to get twitchy ‘bout that which wasn’t tangible, what couldn’t be stolen or killed or caressed."
Friday, 26 May 2006 11:40
*pulls off shirt to reveal kaynara fan club t-shirt* all hail the queen of mal/inara!!!
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