AN: Hey long time no read. I've been busy, but I promised you more. Unfortunately it's a little later rather than more soon. In case that makes as little since to you as it does to my many personalities, sorry for this short chapter. I have an outline for three more though, so hold tight.

Disclaimer: I do not own any original characters or plots

Chapter Seven

Say You're Sorry

"I'm only short for my height!" Lucy Lui

Simon quickly sprung into action, lifting his sister into his arms. River continued to thrash while mumbling about the, "Chosen ones… underneath… in darkness." With a worried expression Simon carried her onto Serenity heading towards the infirmary.

Mal could only watch in shock as Harry screamed in agony all the while clutching his scar. Finally, after a few moments, Harry gratefully passed out from exhaustion. His arms slumped off the side of the bed revealing a sickly looking scar. Mal gasped horrified. The lightning bolt scar was torn open and bleeding. The blood triggered something more primal in Mal and he finally was able to operate. Quickly grabbing a damp cloth, Mal went to Harry to clean and bandage the wound. Done, Mal was able to process what he saw. He had read in the book that the scar hurt when he was with Voldemort, but he knew that thing was destroyed by Harry. He had a very bad feeling about this. His thoughts were interrupted by the infirmary doors roughly banging open; in the doorway stood Simon with an unconscious River in his arms.

"What happened?" They asked simultaneously. Mal held up a hand to stop Simon.

"Harry, here just started scream'n murder clutch'n his scar. Then he passed out… probably from the pain." Mal explained.

Simon got a thoughtful expression on his face. "Almost the exact same thing happened to River. Maybe Harry's a reader too?" Simon pondered aloud.

"I don't think so Doc. In the book it said Harry could be warned of danger though his scar. The problem is it only worked though Voldemort. Last time I checked he was dead." Mal said.

"Well… I better take River to her room. She needs rest." Simon explained while going out the door.

Mal nodded while slumping back down into his chair. He tiredly rubbed his eyes wondering what was coming their way.

Meanwhile…

The creature made its way closer to her. She tried to scurry back, but she was soon up against the cave wall. She began to sob as the creature opened its mouth. Its teeth were askew, but deadly sharp. Hot, breath that reeked of death was blown in her face. She had already witnessed this beast tear apart her companions; feasting on their bodies as he showered himself in their blood. She cried harder as a slimy, wet tongue was pressed against her face. She prayed to any and every god she ever heard of while cursing this devil in front of her.

Finally the creature backed away as it looked her in the eye and she felt as though her mind was being torn to shreds, as it laughed. "I am not the devil, my dear." It spoke in a raspy voice. ", but I can introduce you to him." His jaws widened grotesquely making popping noises. Then quick as the eye could see he sprung at her piercing her flesh before clamping down. It twisted her neck until it snapped to stop her screaming as it continued to feast.

Back on Serenity…

Simon gently tucked his sister into her bed while humming a song he used to sing to her when they were children. He gazed down lovingly at the last part of his family. He stroked her hair soothingly as he thought about the family that abandoned his Mei mei. He missed them despite their apparent lack of concern for their only daughter. What made him feel worse was knowing that they probably only allowed River to be taken if he stayed behind. She became their sacrificial lamb. A tear slid down Simon's face as he realized finally, that he hadn't saved River. She had saved him, and in so many ways. From the academy, from life as a ignorant fool thinking he was making a difference, to bringing him here to Serenity… to Kaylee. He sighed as he stood and began to leave. He was grateful Harry made him that deal. He already wanted to beg for forgiveness, yet something held him back. Fear of rejection, but now it was his doctoraly duty to save Harry by begging for forgiveness. He could do that.

"I'm a coward." he muttered while shutting River's door. The sound of light foot steps brought him from his thoughts. He turned to see Kaylee coming down the stairs towards him. He took a deep breathe and prepared himself.

She stopped a few feet away from him. "How's River?" She asked.

"She'll be fine." Simon replied. Kaylee nodded before quickly turning back towards the stairs.

"Wait!" Simon shouted. Kaylee froze.

"Simon please-" Kaylee began.

"No I have to. Kaylee I love you! I know I'm an idiot, but I would do anything for you. I don't hate being here!" He ranted. Kaylee finally turned to look at him with tears in her eyes.

"You keep hurt'n me, Simon." She said. Simon too had tears in his eyes now at the sight of her. He collapsed to is knees not considering the metal flooring. Landing hard on his knees he began his speech again.

"I know I don't deserve you... but I can get this right," He gestured between them, "I promises. Y- You just gotta slap me 'round every once 'n a while." He said sounding like a clone of Mal. Kaylee smiled through her tears.

"Simon, that was atrocious grammar." She imitated a rich snob, but kept her distance.

"I'll try to learn how to fix… stuff?" He asked more than stated. He was surprised when Kaylee practically flew towards him. Tackling him to the ground while kissing him roughly she said, " and more sex!" Simon nodded with a smile.

AN: More soon… Please review!