Broken Promises
Tuesday, April 4, 2006
How does Mal take the news of Zoë's pregnancy?
This AU story takes place 5 years after "Serenity the Pilot," and is Mal/Simon slash. Don't read if that's not your cuppa. This is also a companion piece to my stories Old Flame, Commitment and Family, links for which can be found in the text.
CATEGORY: FICTION TIMES READ: 3621 RATING: 9.0 (PG13) SERIES: FIREFLY
CHARACTERS: Mal, Simon, Wash, Zoë, River, crew peripherally
DISCLAIMER: Don't own it, never did, never will, just having fun playing.
A/N: This is a companion story to my series , , and takes place 5 months after and , all of which should probably be read first for this to mean anything. Thanks kispexi2 for betaing this, my first attempt at angst. Translations are in mouseover. Feedback makes me happy! Broken Promises Mal dropped down the ladder into his bunk to see his husband standing by their bed, folding a shirt with an open valise on the floor next to him. "Simon? Wha'…," he hesitated, trying to regain control of his voice. "What are you doing?" "Packing," Simon responded without turning around. "Yeah, I can see that. Question is why?" Mal tried to keep the hurt out of his voice, not entirely succeeding. "Because I'm leaving," Simon stated as he finally turned to face Mal. *** Three weeks earlier Everyone was relaxing after a very satisfying meal as Wash cleared his throat. "If I could have everyone's attention please," he grinned, "Zoë and I have an announcement. ... We're going to have a baby!" Kaylee jumped from her seat and ran to give Zoë a hug as she squealed, "Oh, that's wonderful news! I'm so happy for you both! Isn't it shiny, Cap'n?" Mal stood quickly, throwing his napkin onto the table, "Oh, yeah, shiny," he said, voice laden with sarcasm. Striding angrily from the room, he added, "Just shiny." Simon came around the table and gently laid his hand on Zoë's shoulder. "I'll go talk to him," he reassured her. "You stay here and enjoy your moment," he smiled as he gave her a gentle squeeze. "River?" "Go. I'm fine. He needs
However...the best was River just going Maidenhead on Mal's sorry pigu:D Ho-lee shit! That was some serious wailing...and it only lasted mere moments! Definitely a bad idea to make Simon upset or little sis will lay you out;)
BEB
Glad you liked it! I usually write fluff, as you probably know *g*, so writing this angsty piece was quite the endeavor for me! Good to know I kept it in character.
Yeah, loved writing River kickin' Mal's sorry pigu! :D He so totally deserved it! *smacks*
Thanks for commenting!
"I love my captain."
Yeah, if it weren't for River... *g*
Thanks for reading!
"I love my captain."
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