Author Note: Starting with this chapter, this will be a different AU from the previous chapters. This AU follows some of the canon from Season 2, while keeping One alive.

1. Accommodations

"I really am sorry about the accommodations, Derrick. I'll get you out of here ASAP."

"It's really okay."

"At least the fridge should be stocked. I even made sure they packed a bottle of wine." The lawyer—for the life of him, One couldn't remember her name—winked. "The good stuff. Shall I pour us a couple glasses?"

"I was actually going to try to get some rest."

"Of course. It's been a trying few days for you, I'm sure."

"I'm just worried about the others. Especially Five, she—"

The lawyer rose abruptly. "I'll let you get your rest."

2. Truant

"You're my lawyer. I'm sure you're getting paid a lot of money to do what I say. And I'm saying I want you to get Five out of there."

"Associating with criminals—"

"She's a child, she is not a criminal! She does not belong in prison!"

"She is charged with truancy—"

"Truancy?! She was a homeless orphan! You think she was worried about school? You think a school would have let her in?"

"—and several more serious charges. You do not want to be involved with that sort of element. It draws all kinds of undesirable attention."

3. Ward

"I don't care what sort of attention it brings. Do it quickly and quietly, maybe no one will notice."

The lawyer sighed. "As it is, she'll probably end up in a group home. Might be the best thing that's ever happened to her."

"No. Not a group home. Just get her out."

"Into whose custody? A child without a family is a ward of the state."

"She can stay here."

"You want to adopt the little delinquent? Are you crazy? Do you have any idea what that do to your career?"

"Do I look concerned about my career right now?"

4. Freedom

Five was lying on her back, staring at the ceiling, when the door opened. She sat up to see Six in the doorway. He smiled as he entered, revealing the lawyer lady standing behind him.

"Good news," Six held up his tablet. "You're being released."

"Really?" Five jumped to her feet. "How?"

"Your new dad bailed you out," the lawyer said with a sneer.

Five stopped abruptly. "My… what…?" Five was an orphan, of that she was certain. She wasn't sure she wanted anything to do with anyone suddenly claiming to be her father.

Six nodded encouragingly. "It'll be okay."

5. Bolt

Five had thought about bolting as soon as they were clear of the prison. The lawyer was not restraining her, she didn't even seem to want to touch her. She may even have wanted her to run.

Five had no idea know where they were going, the lawyer wouldn't say anything, other than she would soon be her father's problem. Five didn't want some stranger claiming to be her family and telling her what to do. But she decided to bide her time, to at least see what this strange benefactor had to offer before making a break for it.

6. Good Riddance

They entered a nice hotel and rode an elevator to the penthouse. As the doors opened, Five saw fancy furniture and a breath-taking view. This, she could get used to. She looked around for her so-called father and saw a man standing with his back to her, talking into a com.

"Uh, sure. That sounds fine. Whatever you think. I gotta go."

Voices continued to come out of the com, even as the man turned toward her.

"Congratulations on your new delinquent," the lawyer shoved Five forward. The elevator doors closed. That was the last Five saw of the lawyer.

7. Reunion

"One!" Five shrieked as she ran towards him. "I knew you'd come through!"

That was a lie. She hadn't really expected him to do anything for her. Too busy worrying about the crew in prison, she'd almost forgotten about the crewman who had gotten an easy reprieve.

"Of course. I wasn't just going to leave you there. Sorry about the adoption, I know that's weird. But it was the only way. I'm sure you can get emancipated once the dust settles…"

"Who cares? It's just meaningless paperwork, right? What matters is how we are going to get the others free."

8. Do Something

"Well…" One had given it a lot of thought, but he really didn't have an answer. He might have money and a bit of political sway at the moment, but nothing that would compare to the Galactic Alliance or the Corporations. He'd known that would be Five's first question and he hated to disappoint her so quickly, but he didn't know what else to say.

"I think that may be up to them. I just don't think there's anything we can do for them right now."

"No." Five furrowed her brow. "No. They're our friends. We have to do something."