Life Onboard Serenity: Second Terraformed Planet to the right....
POSTED BY: Choo1701
UPDATED: Friday, October 6, 2006 23:58
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Kinky pain, VERY kinky ;) 
Thanks for clearing some of the stuff up Erita. Great Help. And its really good to have everyone back
13 closed his comm. Turning to the others he said, "My guys said a mid-bulk went south 'bout five hours ago. Looks like it was heading towards Beaumonde."
The coldness of the woods really made everything feel so different..
"Could be anywhere," Choo remarked "Pers and Boro are in nearly the exact same orbit. 'The Meeting of the Rim' they call it, happens every few decade or so. Lots more reasons to get drunk."
"AND Kaylee decided to re design the engine this afternoon," said Zoe "take at least a day or two to get back togther."
"Don't look too good..." said Fly. "Thought we were supposed to be having some R & R."
"'Best laid Plans of Mice and Men'," Choo said, coldness creeping in.
"That and were on the edge of space....could be anything out there..." 13 said.
"Thought i told you not to mention those?" shot Zoe, "Got enough to worry about..." Un-seen she flicked the safety off. Couldn't be too prepared...
"There she blows." remarked Fly. On the crest of a distant hill a dark, menacing shape loomed high, yet light spilling from the open cargo bay and Nav lights blinked on and off. Warming, comforting.
"No place like home." said 13 wheerily.
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Mal wasn't that impressed. Yes Kaylee had cleaned and catolgued all the removable engine parts. And yes she had a list (shiny hat...think of shiny hat...), but NOW wasn't the best time to do it. Even with JR, Sybill and the Shepard helping, it looked messy. REAL messy.
"24 hours MAX cap'n." said Kaylee, covered head to toe in grease and cleaning stuff, "just need anther 24 hours."
God sh'd perfected that "too cute to say no" face, BUT: " is that with or without sleep?" Mal said, trying to sound as authoritive as possible.
Kaylees smile disappeared and she looked at her feet. Mal instantly regretted doing that.."Just need one more miracle" Kaylee he said, giving her a small hug.
Turning away he watched Wash trying to carry Jayne to his bunk, clearly out of breath. But before he could shout something, Mal was down the stairs, heading for the infirmary, nearly falling over River. At the bottom of the stairs he came apon a face he hadn't seen before...
"Do i know you?" asked Mal...
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Following River up the stairs, hoping she was leading him towards her brother, Nico encountered a man who whole look and self-assurance screamed captain. When asked if he was known, Nico's response was simple (at least to start with).
"It's unlikely. Although given I can't remember anything of the past few weeks, possibly even a month, we may have met somewhere prior to now. Anyway, if not, my name's Nico. I take it you must be the captain. Zoe said I should talk to you about gaining passage onboard Serenity."
This was what it all came down to. If Mal allowed him to stay onboard, he might be able to get home. If not, he'd have to look elsewhere for a way off this ball of rock. He fought to keep his nerves in check, hoping the answer would be in his favour.
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If you find yourself getting too worked up about stuff that isn't real (RP Threads etc), then go outside, breathe in some fresh air and try feeding the ducks. (Because ducks don't care about your politics, religion, skin colour, choice of music or even your haircut. They like everyone, provided you bring them food.)
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Mal hesitated in his headlong rush towards the infirmary. "Nico."
He looked the stranger up and down. "Can't remember, huh. Seems to be a mighty common occurance around here today. Can you pay?"
Mal waited a second for the answer and then shook his head, "Don't matter. We ain't the kinda folks to leave a man stranded. You do as your told, live by my rules, we'll get you somewhere safe. Now, if you'll excuse me, I got some crew to see to."
With that, he pressed past the man and headed straight for the infirmary. The door was shut and the shutters were drawn. He started to open the door but Inara's voice from behind stopped him. "Mal? Wait. Simon's fixing her up."
"'nara." Mal turned towards her, saw Szatsu standing behind her. "What the hell happened?"
"We don't know. And neither does she." Inara swallowed nervously, repulsion and fear on her face, "Mal, she's been raped and beaten. Pain was nowhere to be seen."
"Could be he done this." Jayne leaned unsteadily against the corridor frame, looking somewhat beaten himself, but his blue eyes were clear steel, "Pain's got a temper. Broke my nose that time for no gorram reason at all."
Mal looked to Jayne then back to Inara and shook his head. "No. No, that man would rather cut off his own hands than lay a finger on her. And I've felt like bustin' your nose a few times myownself."
"Worst part is that she doesn't know." Szatsu said quietly. "She doesn't remember anything. Told us her name was Sammy."
Mal started with recognition and then nodded in understanding. His voice was quiet with distant memory, "Yeah. Saw that a few times in the war. Folk come against something too horrible to live in, so they make themselves forget, because it's easier than living with it."
He glanced around at the crew that was gathering, "She thinks she's still Samantha, then that's who we let her be." Then he hesitated, "Just don't let her say it to the law."
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Inside the Infirmary, Sammy clung to the blanket around her shoulders as Simon gently cleaned her up and stitched her head wound.
"That will leave a scar, I'm afraid." He smiled gently at her, but she couldn't smile back.
"Dr. Tam? I ...who's that?" She gestured to the man swathed in bandages lying nearby.
Simon graced her with an even wider smile, "Call me Simon. And that's Wolf. He got himself shot in the chest, something that I'm sure you would have approved of yesterday."
"I would have wanted a man shot?" She stared at the doctor in disbelief. This whole experience was starting to feel like one strange long nightmare. "No. I'm not...I'm a pacifist."
Simon glanced over his arm as he prepared a hypodermic, an amused half-smile on his face, "Well, yesterday, you wanted to shoot him yourself. Actually, for about the past week, you've advocated shooting him. Especially after the weapons locker."
Sammy stared at Simon and then at the haggard face of the gunshot man. She felt only sympathy for him. She didn't believe the doctor. There was no way that she would want someone dead.
OOC- Sorry, I know it's long and I have alot happen there...
So, here's an idea- what if Inara doesn't leave Serenity because of Mal, but because she takes Ertia to the training house temple to help her recover?
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OoC: It's your call. Oh, and this is going to be a tad long, so...just giving fair warning.
I slid the infirmary door open carefully, still not sure what state the patients were in. At the sight of a disheveled, yet physically fine Samantha, I let myself in.
"Doctor, how is-" My words seemed to die in my throat as I got my first good look at the ships's medic. At his eyes. I swallowed deeply, adding a rough cough for good measure.
Too occupied to notice my surprise, the doctor said, "She'll be fine, physically, at least. As for Wolf..." He shrugged, face buried in concentration. "He's been concious sporadically."
I nodded dumbly, unaware of how widely I was staring at him. He noticed.
"Are...you alright?" he asked, head set at a slight angle of medical concern. "You seem pale."
I smiled weakly. "Just...a little too much excitement."
He chuckled dryly, turning to examine Wolf. "Stay here awhile. Today's almost classifies as a slow night."
I was already gone.
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Simon. His name was Simon. Regan's eyes....
Not possible. It can't be him...can it? No...he's too old. Too old, it isn't possible. I must've only been fourteen or fifteen when he was born. I hadn't even met Regan Tam then.
But...
He has a sister. Saw her earlier, heard them talking about her. How old was she?
You've been out of the worlds too long. Jumping to conclusions. And, besides, what are the odds?
Stacked against me, that's what.
I sighed deeply, digging my hands through my hair.
"I can't believe this, I won't believe it," I whispered fiercely. "Besides, why would they even be here?"
"Who?" a voice prodded from the left of me. A girl's voice, pure and unlayered.
I turned slowly, nervously, to come face to face with a girl. No, not strictly a girl. She looked to be about...
"Seventeen," I whispered, shutting my eyes tight. And her eyes...they might as well have been mirrors. 
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That's fine with me Ert...er Sammy and no need to apologize for the lengthy post. 
*Pain woke up, grimacing a litte as needles of pain entered his skull. He glanced around and saw that he was in another room, bigger than the one he was held in. Pain got up slowly, looking around the room, then down at his hand. He could see that it was bandaged up and by the red spots, it was done very recently. Pain also realized he wasn't restrained either but out side he could hear two men talking. He couldn't understand what they were saying but he knew they must be the guards assigned to keep watch over him. Pain scanned the room, letting his mind take in the details when the door opened and Melanie stepped in, holding the hand of a girl, who to Pain looked like she was around seven or eight. Melanie saw Pain's look and said to him as the door closed behind her*
Pain I'd like you to meet someone who you've helped create.
*Pain tilted his head a little. His brain was a little fuzzy what with getting hit in the head and all. Pain looked at the little girl, her eyes brimming with innocence, then looked at Melanie and said*
I'm afraid I ain't understanin' what with gettin' pistol whipped and all.
*Melanie shook her head slightly and said*
Pain this is you daughter Annabelle.
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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?
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Its fine E/S. And lengthy posts? b'ah! who doesn't like em 
"You bring back anything special?" said Wash sarcasticly as the hunting party finally reached the warmth of the ship.
"How about a dead pet?" enquired Zoe.
"Wow..never gotten one of those before, we usually flush them down the pan at that stage..." Wash remarked with a wicked grin.
Choo, Fly and 13 walked passed Staz and River and headed for the infirmary, where the Captain and Inara were talking. All three noticed the infirmary was shut up tight.
"Evening Folks, Hows the Wandering Spirit?" remarked 13. Mal just shot him a look, leaving inara to explain: "Shes a little bit mixed up, still thinks shes-"
"Sammy? Thats all we got. Poor kid." said Choo.
"Any sigh of who did this too them?" Mal asked.
"None sir." said Zoe as she appeared behind the others."That was very quick Chloe." remarked Fly. Choo and 13 couldn't help but snigger while Zoe shot daggers, Mal just looked around with a wtf? look on his face.
"None sir," continued Zoe, "Not a single bullet or anything. Whoever they were, they knew what they were doing."
"Which doesn't help the question wher-" Mal was cut off by 13, who said in all seriously, "Beaumonde, my crew says their heading to Beaumonde. No idea why, but their heading in that direction."
Mal eyed 13 werrierly. He didn't like the mention of 13's crew, waiting at the edge, ready to pounch at any momnet and kill them all for River.
"I think thats the best news we've heard all evening," said Inara, trying to break the tension.
"Zoe, tell Wash to plot us the quickest course to Beaumonde," Mal ordered "Someone might want to apoligise to John's Brother that were having to leaving early..."
OoC: If E/S is going to a Companion house, um, can we come along too? That, and can someone explain who Sammy and Melinda are???
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ooc: Oh! Sorry! he clues are all buried throughout the what? Twenty threads? Here's the short version.
Ertia's history- She was born Samantha Ertia. On becoming a super-hacker working for Blue Sun, she married "Diggs" Diggory- becoming Samantha Diggory.
They became part of an underground movement to uncover the darker side of BlueSun, but were betrayed by a friend.
She and the others were offered bargains, what became known in their lexicon as the choice between heaven and hell. Give up everything they were, everything they knew: names, code, secrets; have their memories drug-altered, and go on living: Heaven. Or accept life in prison, buried under layers of lies to turn their families and friends against them: hell.
Sammy & Diggs* chose hell- She was sent to a secure facility. He was sent to a labor camp and died there. After she learned of Digg's death, Sammy escaped from prison.
Everyone she knew and loved was gone, her own family had turned their backs on her. After her escape, she returned to her maiden name- Ertia, although she has a large supply of hacked identities and changes them often.
-I'll let you see if you can work out why the trauma induced memory loss is an important development at this juncture. ;)
Melinda is Pain's ex-girlfriend. He was supposed to be working and got distracted by his target's daughter. Needless to say, when he did the job, Melinda was none to happy about it. She and her twin sister tried to take Serenity a few threads back, and failed, and her twin sister lost her life in the attempt, (YAH, NICE TRY YOu PSYCHOTIC BIT...chrUHHh...) Uh...what was I saying? Oh, yeah. So this side-plot has been coming a while, I think.
As to the training house, I'd just tossed that out as one idea for why Inara might be there when the Operative shows up, since we aren't going "bad dark Mal" on the storyline.
*or did he? Hells seemed to indicate otherwise during the Coin job.
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OOC: Is Oath sayin' what I think he's sayin'!? Oh, and
BUMP
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*Pain was caught off guard by what Melanie just said about who the little girl was. He thought to himself*
I have a daughter? Since when did I...Oh go se!
*Pain didn't know what to say but replied*
I have a daughter?
*Melanie sighed and said*
Yes Pain you do.
*Melanie bent down to Annabelle and said*
Go over and say hi to daddy pumpkin.
*Melanie looked up at Pain and said*
You're not going to hurt her are you?
*Pain replied*
I don't hurt children, especially one's that I don't know.
*Melanie smiled and said as she gave Annabelle a little push in Pain's direction*
Well you've got plenty of time to know her now.
*Annabelle ran over to Pain shouting*
DADDY!!
*Pain felt her run into him, huggging his waist tight. He looked at Annabelle clinging to his waist, then at Melanie, then back at Annabelle. Pain wasn't very familiar with kids and didn't know how to react around them. Hesitantly Pain lowered an arm and patted Annabelle on the head, ruffling up the girl's hair, while giving Melanie a "What the hell do I do now" look.*
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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?
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WARNING: Long, post coming up!!! That has nop relation to ANYTHING 
Sometime later...
"You alright sir?" asked Zoe. Mal stood in the middle of the field, looking up at the stars.
"N'ah, i'm fine Zoe." Mal said as he continued to ponder. The stars slowly flashed away, "Just wondering..."
"Anything in particular?" Zoe enquired.
"Just got a feeling Zoe, a strange feeling in my gut..." Mal said.
"Maybe you should lay off Kaylee's Brew sir?" Zoe said.
"Yeah maybe i should do that..." Mal said with a smile.
"That and meet the new guy i brought aboard," Zoe muttered quietly.
"Already meet him!" Mal said loudly, smirk on his face. "Nice guy. Seems a bit...Misplaced, but hey, we already got a few of those..."
Meanwhile the galley was heaving, the ships mechanics had decided to take a coffee break, and everyone was talking at once, mostly concerning Erita's condition.
"This is the last time i ask if anyone wants coffee." Choo said working the coffee maker.
"Think of it this way, if business is THIS good, we could rival BlueSunBucks!" Wash remarked, refilling people's cans. "Anyway, how's things in the boiler room Kaylee? Gonna meet the captains deadline"
"Gonna be close, but were making good progress." the young, grease covered mechanic said. "Good to have more than one person helping. Although if i'd known this was going to happen..."
"You didn't." said Choo "None of us did. Thought it was going to be a quiet break i - oh..."
Erita/Sammy stood in the doorway. Mouth trying to form words. Everyone was quiet as the women looked lost, alone and scared. All these unkown faces. Inara and Simon hovered over from the gangway, just in case... Everyone was silent. Not sure what to do....
Finally Sam spoke up and asked: "Could i get a drink?"
Setting Some more cups on the side Choo said "Sure, thing. No need to ask... Wash, make the young lady a drink."
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