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Visit to a Weird 'Verse Re-revisited - Chapter Four

Thursday, April 6, 2006

The next installment in Nathan's Big Adventure: Nathan goes to trial, and gets a surprise witness.

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Chapter Four

“I came here to talk,” Nathan said to the large, snarling men surrounding him. “I got no weapon.” Fortunately what I do have is an insubordinate, headstrong crew who oughtta be jumping out to rescue me any second now, he thought. One great thing about Zoe and them; they always do the right thing, even when their ignorant, more-bullets-than-brains captain tells them otherwise. “We can do this reasonable-like, but you know if you make any wrong moves my heavily-armed people will—“

Without warning, the ship’s hatch rose up behind him to close with a ringing and final sounding clang, the engines firing right along with it. Nathan exchanged looks with the assortment of ugly in front of him and, as one, they all raced away to jump behind the nearest cover. Serenity’s engines spun around and pounded the ground with air, whipping stinging sand and debris everywhere as it rose gracefully into the sky. Nathan threw his arm over his eyes and dropped to the ground. “—will take off like their asses were on fire,” he finished mournfully.

He stood up. Crap. Larkin – whichever one it was – walked up beside him and put his arm around Nathan’s shoulder. They both watched Serenity disappear into the clouds. “Guessin’ this wasn’t how it was s’posed to go?” Larkin said.

“No, they were actually followin’ orders. Just didn’t expect them to choose this particular moment to start, is all.”

“Ha! Ain’t that always the way, sure as God made butterbeans squishy? You just can’t get good help these days, Mal. I blame the schools.”

Nathan continued to stare into the clear blue. Maybe Serenity would reappear, roaring up like vengeance to strike down these thugs, rescue him in a daring manner, and save the day in time for the credits to roll. Any minute now. Any minute... A small flock of what looked like starlings flew lazily across the sky.

The Larkin brother clapped him on the back. “That’

Comments
Thursday, 06 April 2006 16:53
Sorry for the delay, medical problems set me back a week or so.

To answer some of the questions I've been getting: No, I'm not Joss or any of the writers or anyone else involved with the show, but thanks.
I do not know Nathan nor am I stalking him, I'm just fortunate that he's so open and friendly during interviews. Or else he's just being Canadian, I can't tell.
I actually hadn't thought of Galaxy Quest when I started this, I was basing it solely on the classic Star Trek fanfic "Visit to a Weird Planet, Revisited" by Ruth Berman. But I can't deny the similarities (and I love the movie). Maybe they got the idea there, too?
This will last either 6 or 8 chapters, depending.
Mal at the convention? Hmm...
ANA
Thursday, 06 April 2006 19:21
Hey, no problem about the wait. It was worth it. I've been following this since you first posted it at fanfiction.net, and I cannot stop laughing. I don't want to rehash what I said in my review, so I'll just say that you're doing an absolutely wonderful job, and I hope you're able to update soon.

<i>Melee attack, you son of a bitch! I 0wn this level!</i>

ROTFLMAO!!! :D

Thursday, 06 April 2006 19:47
How funny - Nathan blew Inara off just like Mal would have, and she saves the day again!

Good story!
Thursday, 06 April 2006 19:55
"The bars had been welded directly onto the rebar in the walls, and the door was solid oak and hard as a studio exec’s heart. Couldn’t I just fade to black again and we’ll pick it up at the trial and my exhilarating rescue?"

"Be Mal. Be Mal. Hell, be River."

"That’s it, she gets free rent for three months."

this has some seriously-geniusy lines! keep it up!

~kaynara
ANONYMOUS
Thursday, 06 April 2006 20:26
Wow. This is one of the best gorram stories out on the net! I cant wait for your next update!
ANONYMOUS
Thursday, 06 April 2006 20:43
This is brilliant...but why did the ship decide to leave Nathan with the baddies??

Nice how you capture some weird madness slowly creaping in. (stupid Grunts...sticky grenade them all!!!)

Also: Mal versus the Fans would be interesting.

Good job CABridges.
Thursday, 06 April 2006 21:18
Someday, Nathan Fillion is going to stumble across this story and say "DAMN that's good!"

Until then, you'll have to settle for me saying it.
ANONYMOUS
Thursday, 06 April 2006 22:21
Bwaahahahahaa!! ROTFLMAO!

I am just LOVING this story! It's so great! Wonderful!

2x2
ANONYMOUS
Thursday, 06 April 2006 22:45
Beautiful Chris. The only thing wrong with it is that it'll be over in a few more chapters. *cries*

Narnia
ANONYMOUS
Friday, 07 April 2006 02:52
Brilliant! Really. And <i> Knew I shoulda tossed River out the airlock once we landed, yelled ‘Miranda,’ and closed the door, he thought.</i> caused me to giggle like mad. Thanks!
Friday, 07 April 2006 03:40
Oh God....this is just too much! You are seriously channelling here, CABridges;)

And yeah...we Canadians (for the most part) are like that: open, honest and quite nutty (living in the Great White North tends to warp ya somewhat because of the weather and space). But the Halo references? Bang on gut-busting hiliarious! Mainly cuz I am an addict of Halo & Halo 2 (though I am in remission cuz of being at school).

Cannot wait for what will happen next! Probably Inara getting all pissed at Mal for swiping the cash, even though I don't think Mal would have unless it was owed pay or something.

BEB
Friday, 07 April 2006 05:34
Yay! That was well worth the wait. Looking forward to more.
Friday, 07 April 2006 19:36
Just discovered this series, and I must say, I'm really impressed! This is extremely entertaining, and I look forward to more.
ANONYMOUS
Saturday, 08 April 2006 03:44
OH MAN! I love this LOL hehehehehe!
-OldSoul1987
ANONYMOUS
Sunday, 09 April 2006 05:48
Great as usual!

Definitely worth the wait, thank you!
ANONYMOUS
Tuesday, 11 April 2006 12:47
whee, this is great!!!!

-wingedraksha
ANONYMOUS
Wednesday, 12 April 2006 17:46
Anymore coming soon?

I can't wait.
Sunday, 16 April 2006 01:19
Just added more than a few edits here, mostly after Mal gets dragged outside, but you won't be missing anythng important plotwise if you don't care to read it again.
Saturday, 20 May 2006 14:04
"His hair hurt."
ah, the hair. i was wondering how it was fairing in all of this...

b

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