Disclaimer: I do not own Firefly, or Serenity. They belong to Joss.

Author's Note: In my 'verse Wash and Shepard Book are alive. Everything else happened like it did in the movie, and the T.V. show. And Shepard part of the crew again.

Heart of a Rebel

Character Profile

Name: Maleena (Mal) Jasmine Winters

Age: 28

DOB: December 15

Hair: Crimson, normally has it in a French braid.

Eyes: Emerald with a burst of gold surrounding the pupil.

Skin: Tawny

Markings/scars: Chinese letter for Peace on her neck, and a scar going from lower left hip to middle of her right side.

Bio: During the war, Mal's parent's basically sold her to the Alliance. Mal was identical to River, and probably was the only person that kept River from going completely insane. She acted like a big sister and watched out for River. But then one day, River disappeared. A few months later, the Alliance deemed her a failed project, and kicked her out on Haven. This is where our story begins.

Author's Note: This is my first story, so if anyone wants to throw suggestions out here, greatly appreciated.