Disclaimer: I don't own Firefly. It belongs to Joss.
Author's Note: Maleena is my character, and to people who ask permission to use her. Also Wash and Shepard are alive in my verse.
A Rebel's Heart
Serenity landed in the docking bay of the new and improved Haven. It had been 6 months seen the crew had been there, and they all agreed that they needed a peaceful break. However; Haven, wasn't exactly peaceful at the moment.
"Shepard Book! There's trouble down in town," a small African boy panted. "Slavers came again. And this time it wasn't for food."
"You having trouble with slavers, Shepard?" Mal asked.
"Sort of. We made a pact with them, agreeing we would supply them with food, if they left us alone. Jib, what's happened so far?" Shepard carefully asked.
"They tried to take Bridgette and Shailey, but Mal stopped them. She's got everybody in the store, and is holding them off with a 50 caliber. She already killed one of them." Jib tugged on Shepard's sleeve. "But she told me to come get you. Please hurry!"
"Jayne! Zoe! Get your butt in gear! We get to play hero today." Mal checked his gun and informed Simon they'd probably need a doctor.
"Simon. She's here." River's crept out.
Simon turned to his sister and asked, "Who River? Who's here?"
"My twin. Gemini." River answered, before chasing after Mal. Simon stared at River before he too ran to catch up with the group. Kaylee strolled down the ramp, and after looking around, questioned where everybody had gone.
"Oh, they went down to Havenwood to save the slavers from Maleena. I'm almost tempted to let Maleena kill all of them, but that's not exactly very Shepard like. Before I forget, there's machinery that needs to get looked at. If you're not busy….."
"Be glad to Shepard. What do ya say Jib? You want to help me fix something?" Kaylee asked the small boy that was on her back.
"Oh yes Miss Kaylee!" Jib beamed. "I also want you to meet Mal." A few minutes later, the three of them walked slowly towards the town.