The WASH continues--VFF
POSTED BY: CommanderZero
UPDATED: Saturday, July 12, 2008 02:31
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*Zero leans back in her chair as she sets the ship on autopilot. She closes her eyes for a moment or two, and then opens them revealing the black abyss ahead of them, and twinkling white dots all around. She closes her eyes once again as she thinks back on old times...*
January 29, 2500
*Zero walks into her house on planet Santo*
Aura? Aura, you in here?
*A young female, about 20, with crystal blue eyes and dark black hair walks out from another room* Zero? That you?
Zero: Yeah, it's me. *smiles*
Aura: Oh my word, Zero! It's great to see you! I thought you were headin' out to fight with the faction.
Zero: I am. Had a good bit of time before we head out so I thought I'd come see you before I'm stationed.
Aura: Well... great. I'm making dinner. I think there will be enough for three... *taps her index finger on her chin*
Zero: Three? Who's the third person?
Aura: Oh, um... *giggles*
Zero: Oh, Lord, Aura. Don't tell me you got yourself into a relationship again.
Aura: Aw, c'mon, sis... give me some credit. Those other men weren't the right ones for me. I know Wolford is.
Zero: That's what you said with Jack, Hurst, and Fischer.
Aura: But I just know he's the right one!
Zero: You're taking advantage of your pretty.
Aura: *Chuckle-talks* No I ain't! 'Sides... I think you'll like him. Wolford? Where are ya hun?
Zero: *sits herself down on a chair as she recalls knowing the name "Wolford." She can't recall a face to match it with however, or where she had heard it before. Zero leans back in hr chair*
*A tall man who is rubbing his wet, tousseled brown locks with a towel walks from the room without a shirt, showing off his chiseled torso. The rest of his body is covered in torn & worn out jeans and a pair of clean socks. He is extremely good=looking and also looks about 25.*
Wolford: What? *sees Zero* Ohhh.... tā mā de... *pulls a gun from the inside of his pants*
Zero: *looks at him and almost immediately draws her pistol* Put your hands up Jagger or I swear I will blow whatever's left of that tiny brain of yours.
Aura: Whoa, whoa, what the jiǔ yōu is goin' on?! Did I miss something??? Who the hell is Jagger?!
Zero: This is the "Wolford" guy you were talking about? Boy, Aura, did you ever get it as wrong as this...
Aura: Wolford? What is she talking about?
Wolford/Jagger: She's just mad 'cause I dumped her a long while back. And yet she still pursues? *lowers his gun to his side and approaches Zero, getting in her face* I don't believe it.
Zero: *Puts gun barrel to Wolford's chest* Good, 'cause you shouldn't. Aura's my sister and there ain't no way in hell I'm letting you fool her like you did me.
Wolford/Jagger: Aw, c'mon, cupcake. We got ourselves a past together. I know you ain't planning on shooting me. Your bark was always worse than your bite. *grins wickedly*
Zero: Well it's been a long time since then, "sweetheart" and I promise you I ain't the same girl you met back on St. Albans.
Wolford/Jagger: Ah, that's right. I'd forgotten. St. Albans.... and how romantic that day was, wasn't it?
Zero: I'm nauseated just thinking about it. Thanks for the flashback. Now get out of here before I gun you down.
Wolford/Jagger: Hey Aura, you sure this is your sister?
Aura: H-huh, a-whaaa? Um, yeah.... that's my sister. She just came home to visit before she was stationed to fight in the war.
Wolford/Jagger: The war? Since when were you some tough girl handling military0based guns? Last I remember, I was the one who had to take care of you on St. Albans. And what about that time on Ezra? You would have been helpless without me.
Zero: *Stands her ground* I said get out.
Wolford/Jagger: Alright, alright... fine. Just remember that I'm going to see you again someday. One day before I die.
Zero: *waves gun toward the door*
Wolford/Jagger: *Smiles and walks out*
Zero: *lowers her gun and sighs*
Aura: Zero!! How could you? *grabs Zero by the shoulders and throws her against the wall* I loved hi
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*Looks up as she hears Zero's voice, and then down at Spinebite*
Huh, looks like someone else may just have had a little too much of the engine-juice.
*Shakes spine by the shoulder as she gets up*
Better wake up sleeping beauty! The cap'n seems to be expecting some company. You might just want to go and pretty yourself up for that. We may not want to scare them off.
*Leaves the cargo bay before spine can answer and heads to the bridge. On the way tater comes out of her bunk looking very touseled, and so does tillie. They head to the bridge together*
Tater: What's going on?
Tillie: No idea. Let's get up there and see what the cap'n is seein'
*Tater looks at upper*
Don't look at me, I haven't a clue. The only thing I have is a headache. Damn, Tillie, that stuff kicks like a mule!*grins at tillie*
*As they reach the bridge, the doctor catches up from behind and so does spine*
Who's out there, captain? Is it the Starship Enterprise?
*Zero only looks confused only for a moment before moving on to annoyance*
Zero:This is no lauging matter! I think we may be taking a little longer than we thought to get to that snug little abduction we had planned as our next team-building experience.
Right, but what...
*The radio starts to crackle*
Firefly Serenity this is...static...please respond?
BRG: Well, that was informative. But I'm guessing you already know who it is, captain?
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Who is it, cap'n? Are we going to respond or just leave 'em? Do I get to shoot anybody? Or stab? Or put them through our engine? Good times... Speaking of which *turns to Upperson* We got training later today. And I was going easy on you yesterday, so be prepared. *turns to BRG* You too.
"Pain is scary."
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*Zero responds to the wave*
This is Firefly Wash responding. How can we help you?
Man: Whoa, whoa, hang on. Zero? That you?
Zero: Captain Zero Haber. Do I know you?
Man: I told you I'd see you again someday. *chuckles*
Zero: Oh, wonderful. Jagger, how very nice to see you. What are you scanning us for anyhow?
Jagger: We need us some medical attention. You got a doctor on board by any chance?
Zero: Yes, but what in God's name do you think is going to make me allow you to dock?
Jagger: Old times, cupcake.
Zero: Well old times aren't going to do anything for you, Jagger. Just make things worse for you.
Jagger: Well, I know you, hun, and I know you'd sacrifice your pride for humanity's sake. We got a heavily injured individual on board.
Zero: *sighs*
Upper: Excuse me, Captain? *Zero looks at Upper* You're not really going to trust this fellow are you?
Zero: Of course not. *Turns back to the wave* Alright, permission to dock granted. *shuts off wave* Tot, get the Wash ready to dock. Doctor Alex, please head to the infirmary at once and prepare for a patient.
[Guys, I'm going to be gone for a few days. You all are a great crew so I'm sure you can wing it with a few new fellows on board and docking right? I have faith in you. You don't have to have Jagger & Zero interact, but feel freeto interact with him and the other fellows on board as you please. Thanks guys. See you in a few days.]
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Ma'am, could I have someone lend me a weapon? I've heard the name Jagger a few times, and if it's who I think it is then we may need a few extra precautions.
Zero: *takes her gun from her holster and hands it to BRG* Careful with that. Wouldn't want any "patients" snatching it.
Yes ma'am. *he heads off to the Infirmary*
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*tatertot,who is still completely worn out, prepares the WASH for docking*
I realllly don't want to deal with this right now.....
*she attaches to the other ship without a problem*
Ok...all good here Captain...can I go back to sleep now?
Zero: No, you should be there to meet them too, Tot.
*tatertot groans, as she walks with Zero to meet this Jagger and whoever else was with him*
Captain I have a bad feeling about this...who exactly is this...what was his name? Jagger? Can he be trusted?
*zero doesn't reply, and tater just lets out an irritated sigh*
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Tillie: *seeing Tatertot's frustration* This man was very hurtful to Cap'n Zero and a lotta other folks. He's a charmer, a real pretty man with real pretty ways, but like a snake he's poisonous. Listen careful, mei mei: he comes near, you get away. He tries sweet-talkin' you, don't listen to a word but run and find one of us. *Tatertot looks at her with scared and solemn eyes* Please believe me how dangerous this man is, mei mei. He may look sweet but all his words are lies. Stay safe and don't let him near you. *Tatertot gives her a hug and she winces, feeling her sutures again*
Tillie: Why does it have to be now when I'm all cut up and can't punch? *to Spinebite* Hey Ian, you got any kinda weapon I can strap to my wrist? Something in a sheep-gutter, maybe?
Spinebite: *takes a knife out of his belt and hands it to her, hilt-first, with a grin* Here ya go, and one for you, Captain. Don't give 'em back till you've dirtied 'em up some, dong ma?
Zero: *grimly* Do what I can.
Tillie: Thanks Ian, this'll do fine. *to Zero* I'll be in the engine room making preparations. Need anything, I'll be there. Want us outta here in a hurry, you just say the word. *Zero nods, and Tillie leaves for the engine room*
"Need a weave on that?" - Simon, in The Train Job
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*looks at spine handing weapons to everyone to tillie and the captain*
No training today then I guess
Zero *grimly*: Mayhap something a little more realistic than yesterday. Come all of you, let's go meet our guests. Ian, you'd better give Jordyn, Lin and the doc here something from your arsenal. We'd best be prepared.
*Everyone heads down to the cargo bay, Spine detours to his bunk and supplies arms to the previously disadvantaged*
Spine *softly to upper*: Don't you shoot me in the back girl, I'll make you sorry!
Upper: That would be kinda hard if you're already dead!
Zero *frowning down spine and upper*: Bizui
BRG: Have we any idea what the injuries are? Thanks to Tillie's shopping spree on Greanleaf, we should be able to handle most things, but I would like to prepare.
Zero: No, nothing.
*Figures can be seen in the airlock through the little window. Zero hits the button to open the inner airlock door. She draws her weapon, and everyone else follows suit. A man and a woman enters, weapons drawn, with two men carrying a stretcher right behind them*
Jagger: Hello, cupcake
Zero: Well, well, look what the cat dragged in
Jagger: Still sour about the way we parted? If you ask nicely, I may be persuaded to give you another chance...
*BRG looks at Zero, and decides to intervene as she seems ready to explode*
BRG: While this is, of course, facinating, isn't there a medical emergency here, captain? Can we move the patient to the infirmary asap?
*Zero gives BRG a dirty look, but nods*
Zero: The doc is right. But first I'm going to need you and your people to leave their weapons in my public relations officer's custody. Ian, if you will
*Zero inclines her head toward the visitors and Spine starts moving in their direction*
Jagger *pointing gun at spine* : Not so fast, monkeyman!*at Zero* come now, luv, you can't expect me to lay down arms! How do I ensure the safety of my crew then?
Zero: Don't pretend concern for your people! But for what its worth, me and mine won't harm you and yours without provocation while you are on my ship. If you have any concern for your wounded crewmember I would suggest that you comply.
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BRG: *to the two men with the stretcher* Follow me.
*when they arrive in the infirmary, Tillie is taking surgical instruments out of the autoclave and placing them on a tray. BRG glances at the selection and nods*
Tillie: Zero sent me down to assist, said I'd be better help to her in here than in the engine room for now. Figures the sooner your patient gets fixed, the sooner she can order the bad apples off the boat.
BRG: You have experience? *Tillie rolls her eyes* But you never said--
Tillie: Like tinkering with the insides of engines better, is all. But this is an emergency, so...
*after the men place the patient on the table, they stand outside the infirmary door like sentries. BRG closes the door and scrubs, then lifts the thin cloth covering the patient*
BRG: Let's see what we have here.
Tillie: *as he pulls the covering down* Well, that's a surprise.
"Need a weave on that?" - Simon, in The Train Job
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Zero:If you have any concern for your wounded crewmember I would suggest that you comply.
Jagger: Since you so vehemently insist. *Jagger and his crew lay down arms, then bring the wounded crewman to the infirmary, Spine, Upper, and Zero follow. Jagger's men lay the crewman down on the table, then everyone stands outside the infirmary. spinebite stares at Jagger with undisguised hatred*
Jagger:*to spine* You seem familiar. Have we met somewhere before?
Spinebite:Indeed we have. You're the hwoon dahn who shot me in the back, took my mule, and left me for dead.
Jagger:*Face lights up with recognition* You're the bastard who almost tore my spine out!
Spinebite:*turns to Zero, Upperson, and Tater* Have any of you never wondered how I got my nickname? After he shot me and took my weapon, I grabbed his legs and pulled him to the ground. I didn't have the strength to take my gun back, so I bit him in the spine. Almost bit it in half and tore it from his flesh.
Zero:*bursts out laughing*
Upper&Tillie:*looking at spine with looks of mixed horror and admiration*
Jagger:*clearly outraged, reaches for a concealed pistol*
Spine&Zero*Draw guns first and at same time, both shoot Jagger in the right shoulder*
Spinebite: Consider it payback.
Zero:*To Jagger* You never know when to stop, do you?
"Pain is scary."
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