Firefly Fanfic

Title: Aftermath, part 2
Author: zoewarren
Rating: ages 16+
Characters: Inara, Mal, Kaylee, crew
Pairing: Mal/Inara
Challenge: #007 - something stolen/something given
Spoilers/Timeline: post-BDM (spoilers for the movie)
Word Count: 1,814
Sequel to: Not a Place and Aftermath, part 1
Disclaimer: Joss is boss, I'm just playing
Summary: Mal is recovering, but Inara is having trouble letting go.
Author's Note:
Part one was about something that is stolen, part two is something freely given.

Aftermath, part 2

Title: Between Two Thieves
Author: zoewarren
Rating: All Ages
Characters: Simon, Inara
Pairing: Mal/Inara, Simon/Kaylee
Challenge: #005 - "What do you want?"
Spoilers/Timeline: post-BDM (spoilers for the movie)
Sequel To: Caveats and Addendums
Word Count: um... I'm not telling.
Disclaimer: Joss is boss, I'm just playing
Summary: Inara struggles with coming and going, and Simon is creating a reason to stay.
Author's Note:
This one is set back in time a little bit. The first section comes right after Leave of Absence, and the rest of the story happens just long enough after Caveats and Addendums that the dust has had time to settle somewhat.

Not only did I overshoot the word limit again, this time I also fudged the challenge a little bit. I really am very bad at this. The exact nature of the challenge was to include a prescribed snippet of dialogue in the story. It turns out I have a bit of a philosophical objection to having the dialogue written for me, so I compromised. This is the story inspired by that dialogue. Let's say I followed the spirit of the challenge. Or something.

(And, if anyone is wondering, the title comes from a quote by Fulton Oursler: "Many of us crucify ourselves between two thieves - regret for the past and fear of the future." Seemed apt.)


Between Two Thieves

Title: Made to be Broken
Author: zoewarren
Rating: Ages 18+
Characters: Mal, Inara, crew
Pairing: Mal/Inara
Challenge: #002 - A First Kiss
Spoilers/Timeline: post-BDM (spoilers for the movie)
Sequel To: pretty much everything, but can theoretically stand alone
Word Count: 671
Disclaimer: Joss is boss, I'm just playing
Summary: Mal breaks his own rule
Author's Note:
This is set several weeks after Caveats and Addendums. If you haven't read it, I think this can pretty much stand alone. All you need to know is Mal's one rule: no touching in public.
Also, I wrote this somewhat in reaction to my overdose of angst during Coming Home. This story was intended to be pure candy floss - nothing but spun sugar and air. It got a little moodier than I intended somewhere in the middle there, but still, you may want to keep your insulin handy. Just sayin'.

Made to be Broken

Title: Coming Home, part 3/3
Author: zoewarren
Rating: Ages 18+
Characters: Inara, Mal, crew
Pairing: Mal/Inara
Spoilers/Timeline: post-BDM (spoilers for the movie)
Sequel To: Leave of Absence and Absence Makes the Heart..., and of course Coming Home, part 1 and part 2 (Best to begin at the beginning.)
Word Count: 2,284
Disclaimer: Joss is boss, I'm just playing
Summary: Inara returns to Serenity after four months at the Training House.
Author's Note:
Part 3! I am so excited about posting this one, you have no idea. I'm a little bit in love with some of the scenes in this one, so please, please let me know what you think. It also turns out this is the end of this particular story. I'm as surprised as you are. And, before you ask, yes, there will be more.

Coming Home, part 3

Title: Coming Home, part 2
Author: zoewarren
Rating: This part is safe for ages 14+, no promises about the rest of the series
Characters: Inara, Mal, crew
Pairing: Mal/Inara, Kaylee/Simon
Spoilers/Timeline: post-BDM (spoilers for the movie)
Sequel To: Leave of Absence and Absence Makes the Heart..., and of course Coming Home, part 1 (Best to begin at the beginning.)
Word Count: 1,081
Disclaimer: Joss is boss, I'm just playing
Summary: Inara returns to Serenity after four months at the Training House.
Author's Note:
Ok, team: part 2! Also, you'll be pleased to know part three is in the works. And, just so you know, nothing gets me writing faster than a little feedback. So, comments are love - for all of us.

Coming Home, part 2