The Sereni-Tree and the return of ThatWeirdGirl
POSTED BY: TheRealMe
UPDATED: Wednesday, January 4, 2006 14:50
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Time for a new thread, number 34!
Guide to the Clubhouse / Treehouse / Sereni-Tree Threads:
http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=11&t=11877
http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=11&t=14277
This thread includes the latest version of "TheRealMe's Guide to the Sereni-Tree" near its top. In the crew list, nowever, note that all the clones (including the Rat-clone) are now gone, as are the Malcolmettes and SoulofSerenity. From the Arkham adventure, we have added the Phantom and perhaps NoSkillz and his tiger. I don’t think we picked up anyone else, though Bride7 made a re-appearance.
Following is the summary of the previous thread at
http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=11&t=14617
(Interim Summary)
After SoulofSerenity sacrificed himself to save the rest of us from the Madness of Arkham, the survivors returned to the Sereni-Tree in order to recover and to mourn our friend.
During the evacuation from the Arkham, Jake7 clearly did not trust the somewhat psychotic Bride7, who had taken to following TheRealMe around. TheRealMe, however, protested that we had not actually caught her eating anybody, so we really shouldn’t kick her off the ship. Jake7 seemed unimpressed by this logic.
PsychicRiver recovered Soul's possessions and gifted them to CallMeSerenity.
Soul’s body, recovered by Jazaf, was frozen and stored in the Infirmary’s cryo-lab.
The Phantom hovered around the Sereni-Tree, mysteriously (and invisibly) watching our crew.
Static piloted the Sereni-Tree to overtake the shuttle Admiral Nelson, which had contained ThatWeirdGirl and one of the Rats. When Static and TheRealMe boarded that shuttle, they found it empty, except for two piles of dust! That meant that both the ThatWeirdGirl and the Rat aboard were clone-beings that had since dissolved! We knew where the real Rat was (he collected the other Rat’s clone-dust, by the way), but where was the real ThatWeirdGirl?
The only conclusion that we could come to was that the real ThatWeirdGirl had been mistaken for the EvilWeirdGirl created during the time of the Dark Soul, that very being who had suffered a terrible head wound and had been frozen in cryo-sleep. So the person we thought was the EvilWeirdGirl must have been the true ThatWeirdGirl, and the WeirdGirl we had been living with for some time was an evil imposter! (Confused yet?)
In any case, our ThatWeirdGirl-like-being required brain surgery. With Doctor SimonWho missing and our two Simon-clones dissolved to dust, TheRealMe suggested that we wait, since his own medical expertise had just risen to the point of the successful application of band-aids. Yet SimonWho did not return, even when we pressed the Big Red Button that he set up to summon himself.
TheRealMe went to the Dream Machine created long ago by ManiacNumberOne, and used it to download the stored record of SimonWho’s medical expertise into his own head. Using this borrowed knowledge, TheRealMe performed a successful operation to restore ThatWeirdGirl to normal. After the operation, TheRealMe collapsed, American mind overcome by latent Britishisms.
Doctor SimonWho picked that moment to return, and started to treat both of them, along with Montanagirl’s help. Then Monkeytail, former cabana boy, assaulted SimonWho in a misguided attempt to protect TheRealMe and ThatWeirdGirl.
ThatWeirdGirl awoke, but she has no idea what has happened in the last five or six months.
By this time, The Head of Succatash has undocked Soul’s ship, the Destiny’s Shadow, from the Sereni-Tree and has wandered off into the black, perhaps taking with him folks who are not too keen on staying.
Safeat2nd and CastIronJack took the shuttle General Grant to Boros to run some errands. There they met an unpleasant fellow who has an interest in the Sereni-Tree or someone on it.
And we STILL have no idea where Emma is!
TheRealMe, First Officer of the Sereni-Tree
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Originally posted by safeat2nd:
“I got me some...“business” with one of the crew.” The brute snarls, absently rubbing the scar. “An’ I recon yer gonna help me find her.”
“And if we feel less than inclined to help “gentlemen” such as yourselves?” Safe says as he quickly glances over at Jack.
The brute smirks back at his two hulking cronies, “Well then, Hugo and Gordo here will have to persuade you real ungentle like.” As if on cue, the two grin and crack their knuckles.
“Hey Safe, isn’t there a leash law in this town?” Jack jerks a thumb towards Hugo and Gordo. He turns to the bald man. “Remember, a conscientious pet owner stoops and scoops.”
The two thugs growl and take a step forward. The bald man puts out his arms holding the men behind him. Safe chooses this moment to act. He lashes out. His boot catching the bald man square in the chest, knocking him backwards into the two thugs.
Safe turns and grabs Jack, who is in the middle of drawing his gun, by the shoulder. “Not now Jack, too many people”. The two run, weaving their way through the crowd.
“Safe, isn’t this running away?”
“No, it’s strategic maneuvering… now just shut up and run Jack.”
By the time the goons regain their balance, Safe and Jack have put a goodly distance between them and the chase is over almost before it began. Hugo raises his gun, intending to fire off a shot to clear the crowds when the bald man grabs his gun arm and hisses “not now you idiot”. The bald man nods his head in the direction of two passing Alliance soldiers.
Safeat2nd, Resurfacing half of the Brothers Doom & Chief Handyman of Destiny
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'Well....I've had enough of mourning' starts Jazaf, 'Say Duece, let's head over to the Water park and resume our training.'
He stops when he reaches a doorway 'Oh yeah, ad let's try and keep it there.'
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Mystery Man on the Sereni-Tree 
Navigator on Destiny 
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*Serenity walks into the Infirmary*
Dr Whom, I need to ask...
*she trails off as she sees the strange scene before her. SW and TRM unconscious in beds, Static comforting a shivering and disoriented looking TWG.*
What on earth? TWG! You're back!
*she hugs TWG, who feels very cold.*
MG, What's going on? Or do I want to know?
Serenity, First Officer of Destiny
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TheRealMe suddenly sits upright in the med-bed, gasping, eyes wide. “God save the Queen!”
He next looks around, confused. “Oh, hello, Serenity, Montanagirl, Monkeytail, SimonWho… And ThatWeirdGirl! You actually survived that operation! Uh… I mean, it’s so good to see you up and around. I’m guessing that you might need to be bought up to date. Hmmm…”
TheRealMe hops out of bed. “Let’s see… There was the evil of the Dark Soul and the struggle against our dark selves, resting amongst Dandelions, Piffleponies and Pifflepony races, Reaver madness, a Firefly belonging to SoulofSerenity, multiple alternate realities (including Static’s Dark Tower) that lay at the center of the Madness of Arkham, and.. uh.. the return of ThatWeirdGirl. I think that’s about all.
TheRealMe looks startled.
“Oh, and I’m afraid SoulofSerenity is no more.”
TheRealMe, First Officer of the Sereni-Tree
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The Gunslinger snaps his head around and glares at TRM. TRM fidgets slightly as the ice blue eyes bore through him.
"One would think that one might be a bit more delicate with such news."
Static's voice is very cold, and very soft. He glances at ThatWeirdGirl briefly and pats her gently on the knee, and without another word, turns and walks out of the Infirmary.
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*awkward silence*
Serenity, First Officer of Destiny
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*bolt upright*
That was a nice nap. Now, down to business...
*watches Static walk away*
Bah. People seem to be so downbeat nowadays.
*check twg's pulse*
Feels good. Now I'm going to test your reflexes. I'll tap your knee and see how long it takes you to react.
*tap*
*kick*
Ow. Okay, no problem with your reflexes. Though technically that should not produce a scissor kick. Hmmm.
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*watches Static walk away...still a bit confused*
Sorry about the kick....you okay?
So, it's not April? Weird. Did I miss Ath's birthday?
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Yes, it was a few days ago.
But the good news is that yours is tomorrow!
Serenity, First Officer of Destiny
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