Chapter 7
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AN- I was re watching the firefly special features and I realised that I had how many men and woman Mal commanded wrong in chapter 4 so I went back and changed it.
Half an hour later Alexis, Zoe, Inara, Kaylee and River are all still getting ready after all of them finally find something to were in Alexis's closet. The males in the house on the other hand all borrowed a top and pants from Mal and were ready in 10 and even Martha bets the girls in getting ready.
"ALEXIS, KAYLEE, RIVER, ZOE, INARA, HURRY UP IF YOU WANT TO GO." Mal yells up the stairs.
"Calm down Mal, were here." Inara says walking down followed by the others.
"Took y'all long enough." Mal tells them.
"It took some time finding cloths that will fit everyone." Alexis tells her dad "Then I had to find coats that would fit." Alexis explains.
"Well let's go." Mal says handing coats to Jayne, Simon, Wash and Shepard Book. "So Alexis where do you think we should go?" Mal asks his daughter.
"How about a walking tour." Alexis suggests.
Mal nods and the group leave the loft together and begin to walk around New York. They spend the morning walking around Alexis, Mal and Martha pointing out and explaining about different things, at 12 they stop at a Pizza bar and Mal buys lunch for everyone at.
"Dad I promised Dr Parish I would help her with some work." Alexis tells her father.
"What time?" Mal asks.
"1 so I really should get going." Alexis tells her father.
"Alexis do you think Dr Parish would mind terrible if I joined you I would love to get a real look at the kind of medical supplies you have in this time, I've read about it of course but it would be something different all together to see it." Simon asks as even though it is the lie that Alexis came up with he would like to see it.
"I'm sure she would be fine with it." Alexis tells Simon, Alexis and Simon get up to leave but Mal says something before they can.
"Alexis I know you haven't made up your mind yet but if you do decided that you want to go you should stop somewhere and get a pair of combat boots, Simon can show you what kind will be good for the kind of terrain we will be living in" Mal tells his daughter.
"River please do what your told don't go wondering off by yourself." Simon tells his sister.
"You ain't have to worry about little Albatross she'll be fine." Mal tells Simon before he and Alexis leave, first making sure that Mal isn't paying attention Inara turns to Kaylee and whispers.
"They're up to something aren't they?"
"Yeah, Alexis has decided that she is going to come back with us, coz she can tell that it's what her dad really wants but if his friends decide that they don't want to go it's going to hurt him so she's going to convince them to come at least for a little while, she needs Simon to explain about the time travel." Kaylee explains.
Inara is a little surprised though from what she has seen and after he talk with Alexis that morning she really does care about her dad, and his happiness.
"After we all eat we're going to head back to the loft ok." Mal tell the group.
As the members of serenity minus there doctor enjoy their lunch Alexis and Simon make their way to the ME's office to convince everyone that they should come to the future.
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"Hey, Alexis." The security officer says as Alexis and Simon walk up to the building. "Who's this?" He asks seeing Simon.
"He's my cousin from out of town, he's a doctor and Dr Parish said I should bring him by to show him how things are done in New York." Alexis says as when they were on their way over Alexis realised that she was going to have to come up with a lie.
"I'm going to have to call Dr Parish to confirm." The security guard says.
"That's fine like I said Dr Parish knows he was coming with me." Alexis tells him and Simon can tell that even though she is a convincing liar, she isn't too comfortable with lying to someone who is clearly in a position of authority. The security guard picks up the phone to dial the number for Lanie, then he asks Alexis
"His name?"
"Simon Rodgers." Alexis says.
"Good afternoon Dr Parish, Alexis Castle is here with her cousin Simon Rodgers she said you were aware that he was coming, you are, I'll send them right up." The security guard says before hanging up the phone.
"You can go up" he tells them.
"Thank you." Alexis says as she and Simon enter the elevator.
"You really didn't like doing that did you." Simon realises once they close the doors.
"No I don't like lying, but I had no choice." Alexis explains though Simon can tell she's she not feeling to grate about doing it.
"The fact that you feel like this means you're a good person Alexis, everyone does things that they feel they have to do but not feel comfortable doing, very few feel bad about it after" Simon tells her.
"Thanks Simon." Alexis says smiling just as the elevator opens.
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Once everyone arrives back at the loft Mal addresses them.
"Y'all welcome to do whatever you want here until later, Mother can show you how to work things like the TV especially considering things work a bit different here, I gotter go do something that shouldn't take more than an hour." Mal says before turning and leaving the loft.
Inara follows him out, "What are you up to Mal?" she asks.
Mal turns to face Inara more surprised than he admittedly should that she followed her "I'm going to withdraw money out of one of my accounts, in case we do come back with you with more people in on Serenity were goin to need more money in and in this time money isn' something that I'm short off." Mal tells Inara.
"That's why you were wondering if it would be odd if I exchanged large amounts of money, Mal you know the conversion rate is low $100 here only equals about $1 at home." Inara remind him.
"Well it's a good thing I have a lot of money." Mal tells Inara walking for the elevator.
"How much you planning to take out?" Inara asks walking faster to catch up to him.
"1 million should do." Mal tells her.
"I million," Inara says surprised "Mal what if after 6 months you decide to come back you'll be 1 million down in 6 hours." Inara reminds him.
"Nara trust me when I say it wouldn't be putting too much of dent in the money I have." Mal says to Inara just as the elevator opens.
"I'm coming." Inara informs him.
"You're goin to continue to try and talk me out of it, you know as well as I do Nara that with more people Serenity is going to need more money and we can't get that kind doing the jobs we do, but I can here even if it won't be as much there." Mal says just as the elevator doors close.
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Alexis and Simon arrive at Lanie's autopsy sweet and see they are the first apart from Lanie to arrive.
"Hi Doctor Parish, you remember Dr Simon Tam from last night." Alexis says as the walk in.
"Of course nice to see you again Dr Tam." Lanie tells him.
"Nice to see you again Dr Parish." Simon says looking around the room.
"Lanie do mind if Simon has a look at some of your equipment why we wait for the others, he wanted to see how different things are here than they are in the future." Alexis explains.
"Not at all I'll show you." Lanie says walking in the other direction.
"Thanks." Simon whispers to Alexis.
"It's no problem I owe you for coming with me especially because you had to lie to dad." Alexis responds.
Lanie spends some time showing Simon some off the equipment that she uses and Simon explains to her how different it is than what they have in the future, Alexis listens intently very interested in the conversation. After almost 20 minutes of talking the boys and Kate arrive.
"Sorry we're late Gates, wanted us to finish the paper work on our case, on the plus side she did give us the rest of the afternoon off." Kate explains.
"It's fine Kate. " Alexis says then addresses everyone "Kate called me last night saying that maybe we should meet to talk about going to the future before we have that conversation there is something I want to say. I have made my decision I have made up my mind I'm going to tell Dad that were going to the future. I know you guys said last night that if we go you will to but I need you guys to make sure that coming is what you really want, because If you come for 6 months you there with no way off coming back. That being said I want to explain why my decision is what it is, Dad clearly wants to go back I think he feels that it's where he belongs, I want to go because I want to see where Dad and Gram are from get to live there myself, but he needs you guys. You may be thinking why don't I say stay here then, he needs his crew maybe more than he needs you guys," Alexis explains "Sorry." She quickly adds realising what she said.
"Alexis its fine, I've realised it to, your Dad needs to back to the future and you right that he needs us to that's why Dad and I are going to be coming with you." Kate tells her smiling at the speech she gave.
"Is your Dad alright with coming?" Alexis asks.
"Yeah apparently he and Shepard Book got talking last night when you Dad and I went for our walk and talked about a lot about what he wouldn't tell me their friends. He also said that if I was going he was two." Kate explains.
"If my girl is coming then I am to." Lanie says then looks at Simon "Besides with a bigger crew you're going to need me." Lanie tells him with a smile.
"You'll also have a nurse, Jenny and I talked last night and we're going to." Ryan tells Alexis.
"Jenny's a nurse." Alexis says surprised.
"Yeah she works at Mercy as a surgical nurse." Ryan explains.
Alexis turns to Esposito "You don't even have to ask Little Castle."
Alexis smiles at them "Thank you." Then turns to Simon "Simon or do you prefer Dr Tam?"
"Simons fine." He tells her.
"Simon do you want to explain anything maybe answer some questions?" Alexis asks.
"That would be a good idea." Simon tells Alexis "First shoes like that" He says pointing to Kate's shoes. "Are very, very unpractical for most of the day to day living on Serenity and the jobs we do your best bet is to buy a pair of combat boots before we leave tonight. Also clothes are better to be practical just bring a few nice things in case the situation arises also make sure you have warm clothes as well it can be cold sometimes very very cold. Also I know you asked last night about money exchange but one thing Inara forgot to mention is that what is $100 here is only equal to $1 in the future. I know you are police officers so the life we live may be very hard to what your use to part of that is because the world Is very different, Also until you learn which I guaranty you will before too long to speak Chinese just act like you understand otherwise you will stick out very quickly. I know we talked about it last night but one suitcase can be any size is all you will be able to bring, and room is going to be tight in places like the dining area at food time, Mal is most likely going to have to by a new table" He adds to himself then goes back to explain "It will most likely be talked about more when we get back but everyone has roles and chores on Serenity which you are going to have to do. I think that's everything I have to say." Simon explains.
"Is time travel painful?" Esposito asks.
"No it feels odd but it's not painful." Simon answers.
"What time do you think we should get back to the loft tonight?" Kate asks.
Simon looks thoughtful "Arrive at about 7 it will give us time to organize everything."
"Any more questions" Simon asks.
"When we were talking you were saying that some of the medical equipment is different will it be hard for me and Jenny to be able to use?" Lanie asks.
"No it's quite simple, I'll also give you both detailed information that should make things easier its will basically be how to guide with the equipment and some of the new procedures" Simon explains.
Seeing that there are no more questions Kate addresses Alexis and Simon "Do you need a lift back to the loft?" She asks.
"No we have to go do something beforehand." Alexis explains.
"Ok."
"See you later detective." Alexis says as her and Simon leave.
"You got your wish." Simon says to her as the walk to the elevator.
"I did didn't I." Alexis says smiling back.
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Alexis and Simon stop by a few shops on their way back to the loft Alexis manages to find a pair of combat boots that Simon feels will be perfect for the future she also picks up some clothes that she likes and that Simon tells her are appropriate for the future, and she gets every member of serenity something that Simon makes sure he isn't looking at the price when she buys.
"You didn't have to buy us something." Simon tells her when they get in the cab.
"I wanted to." Alexis responds. "Do you think everyone will like them?" She asks.
"Of course, they will be surprised though, you really didn't have to get us anything and don't tell me or them how much it cost you" Simon tells her.
"I know I didn't have to I got them to say, I accept you I don't hate you because you knew my dad when I didn't, I know your my Dad's family and with a little bit of time I hope to see you as mine two, if that makes sense." Alexis explains to Simon. "They won't be angry will they?" Alexis asks worried.
Simon smiles at her puts his arm around her shoulders like Alexis has seen her friend Paige's older brother do." They won't be angry."
"Good "Alexis says smiling.
"I'm happy for you and Kaylee by the way, she told me you guys have been dating since before Dad left and from what she told me you sound happy together." Alexis tells him.
"Thanks." Simon says smiling back.
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Alexis and Simon arrive back to the loft, where they see everyone watching a movie when they arrive the first thing that Alexis notices is that's her Dads not there "Where's Dad?" Alexis asks.
"He said he had to organise something." Zoe tells her turning around to face her.
"And where's Inara?" Alexis asks noticing that Inara isn't there either.
"Followed him to see what he is doing." Wash tells her.
"Give it a rest Nara, considering how much money I have it's really not a lot." They all here Mal say angrily they all turn to the door and see Mal and Inara walk in and Mal is holding a briefcase "I'm going to put this in my office if only to make sure you stop tellin me I need to think." Mal tells Inara walking into his office.
"I keep saying that because you don't think." Inara responds.
Everyone else just watches the exchange with interesting "I see things are back to normal." Jayne comments.
"Now that Inara Is back I have something to give you all, and don't tell me I didn't have to get you anything Simon already did a hundred times. This is my way of saying I've seen that your my dad's family and I hope with time I'll see you as mine and that you will see me as family as well, I know it must not be easy for you guys to get used to the fact that your captain has a daughter I know it's odd for me that my dad has another family, but it is one I want to be apart off." Alexis says the picks up the bag, pulls out a little box opens it and says "Kaylee."
Confused Kaylee walks over "I already see you as family Alexis we had this conversation last night." She says giving her a hug, "I don't need a present."
"You're getting it anyway." Alexis says handing her the box.
Kaylee opens it and sees a white gold Firefly pendent with Sapphire wings "Alexis thank you so much its beautiful, it must have cost you a fortune." She says giving her another hug.
"You're welcome Kaylee" Alexis says and Kaylee stays standing right next to Alexis. Alexis pulls out another box opens it,
"Let me guess Zoe." Kaylee whispers seeing that it is the same as her gift but has emeralds on the wings instead and Alexis nods.
"Zoe."
Zoe walks forward and Alexis hands her the box seeing what it is Zoe tries to hand it back "Alexis I can't accept this." Zoe tells her.
"Well I'm not taking it back." Alexis says crossing her arms.
"You look a lot like your father when you do that." Zoe says smiling and giving the girl a hug.
"You don't have to try so hard to be a part of this family you are already." She whispers, the once they break the hug she walks back over to her husband.
"River." Alexis says and River is already standing in front of her as soon as she finishes saying the name.
"It's going to take a while for me to get use to that." Alexis tells River.
"I know." River says "Amethyst according to myth is a form of protection." River tells Alexis.
"So I've herd." Alexis responds handing the box over, and thinking about when she saw the Firefly with Amethyst wings she thought of River.
"It's nice thank you, it may take time but your doubts will go away you'll begin to feel like you have always known us." River tells her smiling.
"Thanks River." Alexis says and River smiles before going back to continue to read one of the Castle books she had been reading.
Alexis pulls out another box and walks over to hand it to Inara "Inara." Alexis says handing it over. Inara opens the box and sees that Alexis chose for her a firefly with Ruby wings.
"Thank you Alexis I love it." Inara tells her giving her a hug feeling so touched that the girl who meet them all is bought them all a gift ones that she can only assume was expensive.
Alexis walks back to her bag and pulls out 4 boxes "I wasn't sure what would be the best for you guys so Simon helped me choose, Simon, Wash, Jayne, Shepard Book." Alexis says and they all walk up and Alexis gives them each a box inside of which is a leather watch.
"Thank you Alexis." The four boys say together.
"You guys are all welcome, I've got to go tell Dad I made my decision." Alexis says, but before she can walk into her Dad's office her grandmother stops her.
"That was very nice of you, I'm proud." Martha says giving her a hug.
"There's something left in the bag for you two." Alexis says breaking the hug, then walking into her dad's office.
"Hey Dad."
"Hey Pumpkin."
"You ok? You and Inara seemed to be having a nasty fight." Alexis asks walking in closing the door behind her.
Mal smiles "On our scale that was barley a fight." Mal tells his daughter.
"Really?" Alexis asks surprised.
"Yeah. She's my best friend but we fight constantly and usually the best way to tell how bad is to see how long we don't talk." Mal explains.
Alexis looks confused "So let me get this straight you fight a lot don't talk for long periods of time but your still best friends, that sounds confusing and complicated." She says.
"That's the perfect way to describe Nara's and my relationship." Mal says to his daughter with a smile.
"I made my decision." Alexis tells her dad.
"And?" Mal asks holding his breath.
"Call me Alexis Reynolds." Alexis says with a smile.
Mal walks around his desk and gives his daughter a hug "You sure about this?"
Alexis nods.
"And are you sure you want to go as Alexis Reynolds?" Mal asks.
"You said it yourself if we go back you going to go back to who you were Malcolm Reynolds, and I can only assume Gram is going to go back to using Reynolds so I want to as well, Alexis Inara Reynolds has a nice ring to it don't you think?." Alexis asks her Dad.
"If you like it then I love it." Mal says giving his daughter a hug.
"Dad Simon and I..." She begins to explain but gets cut off.
"Didn't just go to Lanie's because she needed help but to talk and I'm guessing convince the others to come to the future." Mal says finishing his daughters sentence.
"How did you know?" Alexis asks confused.
"Neither you or Simon are good at lying to me." Mal tells his daughter.
"You should know they didn't need much convincing." Alexis tells her father with a smile, the pair look at each other then head back into the living room.
"Kaylee, Inara, Zoe, River will you guys help be deciding what to pack?" Alexis asks when they do.
"Of course." The four reply.
Alexis smiles and the five of them head upside.
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The members of the Castle loft spend the next few hours getting ready for the trip to the future and in that time Mal makes some snacks for everyone to eat just before they go. When Kate, Esposito, Ryan, Lanie, Jenny and Jim arrive at 7 Mal, Martha and Alexis are all packed Mal, fitting the briefcase of money into his suitcase so it doesn't look so odd.
"Hey." Rick says giving Kate a kiss when she arrives.
"Hey yourself." Kate responds then notices what he is wearing, "What's with the pants?" she asks.
"He's captain tight pants." Kaylee informs Kate.
"Captain tight pants?" Kate asks confused.
"Most of the pants the Captain where's are a size or so to small mostly because there from the days of the war, Kaylee called him Captain Tight Pants once it kind of stuck." Zoe explains.
"Kate, Ryan, Esposito I'll get you new guns when we get there because you won't be able to find amo for your current ones." Rick explains then adds "This is your last chance are you sure you want to do this." Rick asks looking at everyone.
"We're sure Rick." Kate tells him as the boys nod.
"Ok then, Simon do you want to explain how this will work." Mal asks.
Simon nods "Zoe has the 9 devices that we will be using they have been programed so don't touch anything, at 7:45 pm the devices will teleport themselves and anyone who the strap is around to the time specified which will be when we left to come, here it will be 6 minutes after we left, don't question how that works it was too confusing for me when River tried, it may be a bit tight but the straps will fit around 2 people. To make sure the suitcases come with you, both you and the person you're straps to must be holding on the handle." Simon explains then realises something and speaks directly to Mal "I realised earlier were going to need a bigger dinner table."
"What plant we parked on?" Mal asks.
"Persephone." Wash answers.
"Good we'll be able to pick up one there, maybe get some work from Badger before going to Ariel to do some money exchange. " Mal explains.
"You don't have to exchange all of it Mal keep some in case you need it." Inara tells him.
"Nara we've had this conversation, this fight, we need the money, I have money here, even though the conversion rate is low its better than nothing." Mal says once more and everyone can detect the annoyance in his voice.
"Fine Mal, I was just trying to look out for you." Inara respond angrily.
"I've thought this through Nara I don't need you to keep asking me." Mal responds Just as angrily.
Alexis who is on the couch next to Kaylee whispers "Are they always like that?"
"Pretty much, they find it completely normal though it's just how they are." Kaylee whispers back.
"I'm beginning to see that." Alexis whispers back.
"Wouldn't it be better to go exchange money before taking on a job from this Badger guy?" Esposito asks feeling it may be best to interrupt the fight that is going on.
"No, you need to get used to being on other planets before we attempt going deep into the core." Mal tells Esposito.
"So there are 17 of us who are paired with who?" Kate asks.
Mal thinks for a minute before answering. "Alexis and I, Inara and mother, Kate you and Zoe, Esposito and Jayne, Ryan and Simon, Jim and Shepard Book, Lanie and Wash, and Jenny and Kaylee. And little Albatross by herself though I'll need you to take my bag" Mal tells River who nods.
"We have half an hour before we will leave, go have something little to eat use the facilities before getting back here at 7:30." Simon tells the group as when it comes to time travel he takes over.
At 7:30 everyone arrives back and Simon once again reminds everyone not to touch anything and attaches the devices to everyone, at exactly 7:45 the devices glow and the 17 people standing in the Castle loft disappear.
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