Re: All In The Game

[LadyRaven]

Serenity had never believed Krell capable of such magik. He knew what he was doing, that was for certain! As his lips moved down her body, she arched her back to deep his kiss over her nipples and it was heaven. Then he moved down further, pulling open her jeans and pulling them down. Serenity was eager to kick them off as quickly as possible. Then he was atop her again, kissing her deeply and she returned it with vigor. Her own hands slid down his sides and then to his front where she grabbed at his belt. Then it was his pants suffering the same attack as she yanked them open.

A strong feeling of absolute lust rose in her as she felt his finger slide into her womanhood, caressing and rubbing the sweet spot. It urged her on ever more and she groaned loudly over his lips, becoming desperate to rid him of his clothing. She managed to wrangle his pants down over his hips, but then couldn't reach, so she employed her feet and dragged them down to his ankles. And what bliss she felt when she did that!

Now utterly unable to contain herself, Serenity forced Krell back a little and then rolled them over. Her thighs slid neatly over his hips and she stayed there for a moment, staring down at him as her hair covered her face and neck. Slowly, she leaned over, kissing him more tenderly this time and then moved her lips over his jaw and then down his neck. After that, she nibbled gently on his left earlobe before she stopped and whispered; "Promise me this isn't a one time deal?"

[Guest]

Krell felt her undoing his pants and pushing them down. Finally she was able to kick them off him with her feet. When she rolled him on to his back and slipped ontop of him he smiled. He didn't mind that at all. Some men didn't like it, thinking that who ever was on top was the dominate one. He felt that both were equal since they were both enjoying each other. He liked it also because then he could reach up and squeeze her magnificent tits all he wanted.

When she came down kissing him gently and moved her lips over his jaw and down his neck, "MMMMMMMMM you know more then you think." he growled out. When she whispered in his ear he brought a hand to her chin and gently moved it so she could see his face. "I promise that there will be many, many more nights like this." and kissed her sweet lips once more. He definetly was enjoying everything.

[LadyRaven]

Serenity gave Krell a smile so close to loving, it was quite remarkable. She kissed him back passionately, then ever so carefully, she slid her hips back and then lifted up, sliding herself firmly over his manhood. She didn't need her hands for this move as she lifted up just enough for him to sit right where he was needed. Then, she straightened up, flicked her hair over her shoulders and then slowly let herself move down again, impaling herself on him.

It was a slow process as she felt very tight down there. It had been a long time, almost two years since she had last done this. Closing her eyes a little, Serenity tilted her hips forward and carefully slid down until she was once again sat neatly in his lap. Feeling him inside her, she felt instantly heated and her skin flushed with colour. Then she moved and in that instant, came hard on him. She couldn't help it, he felt that good. It caused a deep primal scream to escape her and she leaned forward again, digging her nails into his chest to help keep her upright....

[Guest]

Krell could see she knew exatctly what she was wanting to do and without using her hands was able to sheath his manhood up inside her. His hard manhood slid up and she was tight, the wet and slilky walls of her womanhood forming around his shaft sending such a great feeling through his body. Then she rose and came down on him hard, letting out a scream of pleasure.

As her nails dug into his chest, he continued squeezing her tits, harder now, pulling on their nipples and lifting himself up to take on in his mouth and suckle on it as he squeezed it hard. A growl of pleasure came from his throat as she moved again on his hard shaft. Once he was done suckling on one of her tits he reached up and brought her down to him kissing her deeply.

[LadyRaven]

As the first orgasm faded, Serenity could already feel a second building up and took full advantage of it. As Krell sat up, she wrapped her legs around his back, her arms around his neck and she rode him for all she was worth. When he had done sucking on her nipple and kissed her, she kissed him back deeply, stifling her screams in his mouth until it was too much and she threw her head back. Her nails dug in deep at the back of his shoulders, leaving their own marks as she moved harder and deeper on him.

Her second release hit like a crashing wave on her senses and she screamed out again in passion, gripping Krell tight to her. Her head was spinning, but there was no way she would allow herself to stop now. She wanted everything he had to give. Relaxing her hips a little, she kissed and nipped at his neck. The way she moved now, it gave him more scope to do as he pleased with her....

[Guest]

He felt her first climax and then she kept going and he felt the second one hit her. Her nails dug now into his shoulders as she wraped her legs around him and had her arms around his neck. He began moving his hips sliding his hard manhood in and out of her, harder and faster. He began ramming it up inside her hard as he squeezed her tits more. He grunted out his pleasure, as the feeling of his hard shaft was driven deeper into her with each thrust.

Finally he felt himself getting ready to fill her. He rammed home his hard shaft one last time and held himself up inside her. He unloaded his load of cum as his arms went around her and held her to him tightly. When he was done he just held her tightly not wanting to let go of her. As he slowly began to regain his breathing he gently rolled them on to their sides, their bodies still entwined. He gently kissed her face and lips. He did not want the moment ever to end. It felt so marvelous just holding her now. Her warm and soft body against his.

[LadyRaven]

When Krell took over, Serenity held on tight to let him do as he pleased and it wasn't long before she felt him tense up. Closing her eyes tight, she gritted her teeth and tightened her legs around him. Harder and faster he slammed up into her and then suddenly, she felt a deep burn as he unloaded his seed into her. Another deep scream erupted from her throat as she buried her face in his neck and held on tighter still. His grip tightened on her as he seemed to support her weight on his thighs and he made it clear she was going nowhere.

It took a good few minutes before Serenity could breathe properly and her ribs ached with a vengeance. Thankfully, he didn't remain upright any longer, rolling them on their sides. The pressure on her hips and ribs gone, Serenity felt instantly more comfortable, even with her legs still locked at the ankles behind his back. She could feel him twitch gently inside her as the muscle relaxed again, but laid as they were, he wouldn't slip from her just yet. As he kissed her, she kissed him back, savouring the pleasure he had created and she couldn't help but glow. He felt warm and comfortable against her and for the first time in years, she felt safe. At least, until she heard someone else.

Bruised and battered, Kai stood leaning in the doorway with his arms folded. He'd seen some things in his time with Serenity, but he had to admit, this was the most extreme and pleasurable sight yet. After watching them for a good ten minutes, he coughed into his hand and then grinned. "Sorry to interrupt the afterglow and all." He said, "I just thought you'd like to know the Dogs have made their decision. But I guess you're a little busy, so it can wait." With a last statement, he stifled a laugh.
It took Serenity less than a second to grab at Krell and hide herself as best his body would allow. "You sneaky bastard!" She yelled, "What he fuck you think you're doing?!".......

[Guest]

Krell was laying there with Serenity in his arms, thinking they were all alone. When Kai's voice disturbed them from the open door. He had not shut the door when Serenity had come in. He gave a silent curse about being so stupid. As Serenity tried to make herself as small as possible, Krell pulled the sheet over her and him to cover her mostly. He gave Kai a look that matched Serenities voice as she yelled at him.

Well it seemed Kai had gotten his wish about him and Serenity. They were not together and Krell was damn sure he was not going to let anything seperate them or come between them. "Close the door and wait for us." Krell called out his voice was a bit annoyed. How long he had been standing there he had no idea. But the look on his face he figured he had gotten quite an eyefull.

When the door closed, he looked at Serenity and shook his head. "Next time remind me to close the blasted door." he sighed.

[LadyRaven]

Pulling the sheet as tight as she could around her, Serenity growled in her throat and removed herself from Krell as carefully as she could. Cumming in her as hard as he did, he'd left her sore and burning between her thighs and it showed as she hissed and then cursed under her breath. At least Kai had moved outside and shut the door. Then Krell asked her to remind him to shut it next time and she shook her head. "Do you really think it matters right now?" She retorted, "It'll be round both crews within minutes once if I let him out of here alive."

Slowly and carefully, Serenity moved herself to the edge of the bed and reached for her shirt and jeans. Her underwear seemed to elude her, as did her boots. In the end, she just pulled on her shirt and then stood up to put her jeans on. Once that was done, she sat down on the bed again and turned her head to look over her shoulder at her lover. She sighed and then suddenly flopped back to lay on the bed again. "I'm beat." She admitted, meaning she was exhausted......

[Guest]

Krell laid there as she slowly untangled from him and sat up and tried to find her clothes. Once she got her shirt and pants on she flopped back onto the bed and saying she was beat. He grinned and leaned over and kissed her again. "After what you have been through today, I have no doubt about that." he caressed her face smiling down at her. Then he too sat up and found his clothes. He dressed and found her boots and his. He put her boots on the bed and put his on.

"Well are we ready to receive guests?" he gave her a lopsided grin and jerked his head towards the door. What she said earlier was probably true, when Kai got back over to Haven it would probably be all over the place. Though he doubted that her crew nor his would mind having their captains happy and satisfied. It was everyone else that he was going to have to deal with. Especially the young Jenney and Reese. Both him and Serenity were their heros and role models.

[LadyRaven]

Serenity groaned and then pulled on her boots, "I suppose so." She replied, then got off the bed and pulled her shirt straight. She then moved to the door and opened it to find Kai stood at the same angle against the wall opposite.

"He rang your bell then?" Kai asked with a smirk.
"What are you doing here, Kai?" She asked with an annoyed tone.
Kai shrugged his shoulders, "Came to let you know the Dogs made up their mind about the new ship." He offered. "And they've decided to give it a shot. But it comes with a few conditions."
Serenity lifted an eyebrow, "And they would be?"
"The Jezzabel comes with us." Kai said, "Mac won't leave her behind. Slyder won't leave Have without Marianne and Claire. And Rat wants first dibs on the spares."
Serenity looked over her shoulder briefly at Krell. "Ok, I can go with two of those conditions." She replied, "We'll take Jez with us and Rat can have first dibs on whatever he wants, but I won't take Marianne and that child into the Core. It's too dangerous."
Kai chewed his lip, "Slyder was adamant about them coming along." he said, "Or he's not going."
Serenity chewed on her tongue a little, then folded her arms, "I'll talk to him soon as I get a chance, see what we can work out. The Core's too dangerous for a young child, I'm sure he understands that."
Kai shrugged his shoulders, "You know that, I know that and he knows that, but apparently, the kid's got real attached to him and won't let him out of her sight. Still, whatever you think you can do."

Serenity then turned to Krell and lifted his arms and shoulders up slightly as though to say, 'What do you think?'.....

[Guest]

Krell followed her to the door and heard the conversation. So the Dogs had decided to take the offer. He had a feeling that if they had that they would want the Jezzeabel to come along. But Slyder wanting to bring his soon to be wife and the child, now that was something quite different. There were not really quarters aboard a war ship for family, though it was feisable that a reconfiguration of quarters could be made. The ship had plenty of room. It had been built so that more could be added to it.

"Well we might be having two young ones with us on this run." he told Serenity. He came out and stood beside her. "I have a feeling that Reese and Jenny will be apart of one of the crews. They proved themselves and I think even to their parents." he looked at Kai. "I would say that they could come along but if we run into trouble that looks like we might not make it, they are to board the Jezzabell, and make a run for it." He would ensure that Reese and Jenny was aboard it also.

So it looked like the Raven would not be leaving alone after all. "He looked hard at Kai. "And what you saw earlier, stays among the tree of us. Understand." Hopefully he would keep it quiet.

[LadyRaven]

"I guarantee nothing." Kai said back with that same smirk, then nodded at Serenity, "Besides, you only need to look at her to know she got laid good and proper."
"Kai!" Serenity cut in sharply, then looked at Krell just as sharply. "And I disagree about Reese and Jenny. As much as I'm grateful to them for saving my ass, I'm not about to willingly put them in harm's way. I think they should stay here and get a chance to grow up a little bit more before they go gallivanting off in the 'verse." But somehow, she knew she was flogging a dead nerf and shook her head. "I give up!" She breathed and went back into the room to hunt for her underwear.

Kai couldn't help but laugh quietly, "Marianne and Claire will be coming along, I reckon." He offered, "Jenny and Reese too. She knows we can't leave without Slyder. And she's too soft on you now to stop you bringing them along."

[Guest]

He turned and looked at Serenity. "Well go tell the others that the deal is set. We have two days before the other ship is ready. " He then went back in to the room shutting the door. He moved up behind her and put his arms around her, holding her to him. "This is going to be a long run." He took in her scent as he held her. Too soft on him now is what Kai had said. He didn't think she would be. She would keep him in line as well as her crew.

He valued her insights, ideas, and counsel. "It will be alright with Slyder's family being along. They will under your command and if I know you well enough, you will keep them in line, and safe. I don't think anyone else could." he kissed her neck.

[LadyRaven]

When she felt his arms encircle her from behind, Serenity stopped and closed her eyes for a moment. Yes, the deal was set. The Diamond Dogs would take the new ship. She was happy about it, but also dubious. She would now have a full crew compliment to deal with, not just her own. She hoped the new crew would be able to adjust to her way of doing things and not question her too much on it. As for Slyder and the other two young ones, she still had her reservations, but Kai was right. She had gone soft on Krell, perhaps a little too soft already. As to whether she would let him know that, only time would tell. But for now, she would at least try and keep the man on his toes.

"Alright or not, I still don't like it." She said as she let herself lean back into him. She rested her head lightly on his shoulder and stared up at the ceiling as she locked her fingers with his at her front. "And you're damned straight I'll be keeping them in line. Kids or not, they've gotta earn their keep on my bird." As he kissed her neck, she smiled and tilted it a little to expose more to him. She smiled lightly and closed her eyes again, enjoying the feeling.

"This relationship thing is gonna take some getting used to." She said quietly, "But I think I like it."....

[Guest]

The next two days was pure bliss and heaven for Krell. The two of them stayed on the Raven. When they were not making love, he took her on a tour of the ship. He showed her everything that she was going to need to know about her new ship. The repair crews were still working hard to make her ship shape. They had done miracles with her in the short time that she had been back at Haven.

"She is a bigger ship then the Jezzabel, but alot smaller then some of the imperial ships. She will have much more powerful teeth as well." He took her up to the bridge and had her sit in the command chair. He pointed around, "Pilot, Navigator stations. Weapons, Sensors, communications, and Engineering. " He stood behind her as she sat in the command chair. "What will you name the new ship. I think that is going to be the last thing that is needed to be added to it." He would insure it was painted on the hull.

[LadyRaven]

For two days, Serenity seemed to be in a dream. For the short periods she had out of the bed with Krell, he was showing her the Raven. With the new ship being exactly the same, she thought it was a good idea to familiarize herself with all the systems. Her Dogs would be doing the same on the new ship. And after the short tours, she would find herself happily back in heaven in Krell's arms, screaming and howling her pleasures with him. The only rest she seemed to get those two days was when they had utterly exhausted themselves and collapsed in each others arms.

Naming the new ship wasn't going to be hard, she already had a name in mind from the minute she had seen it. Laid prone on the bed and covered in a light sheen of sweat again, she smiled at the ceiling, "I'll name her the Phoenix." She said proudly, "A bird borne of ash and flames. It#s perfect for the kind of firepower and style she has, I think." Slowly, she turned on her side and patted the cooling empty space beside her, inviting him back to bed. "What do you think?".....

[Guest]

He moved back to the bed and laid down next to her. Her body still hot from all the love making they had been doing. A sheen of sweat covering her body. He pulled her to him and kissed her lips gently, "I like the name. I would say it is very fitting for her. He move his hand down to her firm ass and patted it. "Some time soon I think I will have to see if you like it back here." But that would be down the road a bit. They only had a few hours before they would be departing, and she would be aboard the Phoenix and He aboard the Raven. Kind of hard to do anything like that. But he would find a way for them to be together, once they made it through the core. The only time they had left the ship had been for Slyder's wedding. It was one nice ceremony, but after that him and Serenity had skipped the reception and went back to the Raven.

The people saw the two together and some smiled and nodded in a knowing way. Well they had been out of sight for some time and he imagined rumors and such spread like wild fire. Even Jenny and Reese blushed when they saw the two. Jenny was wanting to be so much to be like Serenity. Both their parents had given their their permission for the two to be on the mission. Both had pleaded so insistantly and of course Jenkins' report on their actions aboard the Raven was such that they were out gunned.

He looked at the clock on the night table. He sighed. "It looks like we should be going." he told her. "They will be expecting us and we have to tell them what to paint on her hull." He patted her ass cheeks again.

[LadyRaven]

Serenity lifted an eyebrow at the pats on her ass and the comments Krell made about it. There was only one thing she had to say on that matter. "As long there's a hole in your ass, this one is off limits." She told him flatly, then, "And just in case you missed the point. I just said no." For the first time then in two days, she was quick to get out of the bed. The idea however that they had to inform the relevant people about the new ship's name, lightened the moment again and she smiled at the thought of it. She couldn't wait to see the new name on her new ship.

After she had quickly showered and dressed, Serenity head off to find her crew. Mac and Kai had left word with Valis that they and Rahma had gone ahead to the new ship to make sure everything was in order for when Serenity got there. Slyder was still enjoying some of his incredibly short honeymoon period with Marianne and Claire. They had spent the time packing up Marianne's apartment so she and the child could move aboard the new ship. As for Rat, Serenity had no idea where the boy had gone. She found out later that he had been holed up in a small hotel after being caught in bed with his new girlfriend... by the girl's father no less. Needless to say, the man had been furious and decided to take pot shots at poor Rat with his blaster.

On the Promenade, Serenity had barely walked ten yards before being pounced on by the other two new crew members. Jenny and Reese were eager to get going and stood fidgeting with their parents while they waited for the transport to take them.
"Serenity!"
The woman turned around and smiled, "Ahh, my two miniature saviors." She offered, "Waiting for the tug to take you kids out to the new ship?"
They both nodded, "Yup!" Jenny almost howled, "We can't wait to get going on the adventures with you." Behind her, Jenny's mother was practically in tears.

Serenity saw the state of Jenny's mother and quietly chewed her lip. She then moved forward and took the other woman aside. "I'm making provisions to keep them both as safe as possible." She offered the distraught mother, "I won't let anything happen to them, I promise you."
Jenny's mother looked squarely at Serenity through her tears and shook her head, "You can't promise me that." She said sharply, "Not the lives you people lead. You can't be trusted to keep people safe."
Serenity felt a deep stab in her heart, "You trust Krell, don't you?" She asked. The other woman nodded briefly. "He leads this life just as I do." She continued, "And I've been living it since I was Jenny's age. If I make a promise to someone, I'm damned sure I'll keep it. I'll bring her home in one piece and perhaps a little more disciplined as well, so don't worry OK?"
Jenny's mother quelled her tears and nodded again, "I'll hold you to that Serenity Diamond." She vowed.
"Same goes for me." Reese's father chimed in, "I want my son back in one piece too."
Serenity smiled and nodded, "Absolutely." She promised, then looked at them both again, "Besides, my life belongs to them, it'd be my duty to keep them safe, even if I weren't their Captain."
Behind their parents, Jenny and Reese both grinned proudly.
"I'll see you all on board and ship shape." She ordered the kids.
"Yes Ma'am!" They both chimed together, making Serenity cringe.
"Boss will do just fine." She told them, then left to get her kit sorted for the transfer to the new ship. Once she had done that, she needed to find Krell again and let him know she was heading out...

[Guest]

The crew of the Raven began coming aboard as Serenity left. When she was gone he felt an emptiness already. As if a part of him was missing. She was quite some woman and he had fallen hard for her and was damn sure he was going to make sure they came out of this alive. He showered and got into clean clothes, Black boots, pants, T shirt and leather coat. Once dressed he headed to the bridge, nodding and shaking a few hands of the crew as he met them. It seemed that all knew about him and Serenity and that his crew were enjoying the idea that their Captain had a woman finally.

He took his seat on the bridge, a new Engineer officer was there along with one for the Sensors. He looked around at his bridge crew and smiled. "Status Mr. Jenkins."

"Crew is all aboard, stations are manned and ready. The last of the repair crews have just left. Looks like they got everything done so they wouldn't have to come with us." he chuckled.

"Very well. Engineering, bring the engines on line." The officer spoke into his comm unit and the humm of the sublight engines could be heard coming on as well as the slight vibration they made. "Helm bring her about and one quarter speed to the shipyard."

The navigator and pilot punched in the desired course and the ship slowly backed out of the repair dock and turned. It began making its way throught the astoriod field to where the Phoenix lay. "Open a channel to the new ship." he looked at his Comm Officer. He nodded and then again when communications was established.

"Rahama here." came his voice.

"Rahama, Krell here. Have the name for the new ship. Serenity wants it to be christined the Phoenix. Have them paint it on her hull. "

"Aye Krell, the word is being sent now. By the time she gets here it will be proudly displayed for her to see. The Jezzabell is securely loaded in the lower hull and all but Serenity and a few others are already on board."

"Good, I am on the way with the Raven." he told him and then cut the communications link.

[LadyRaven]

Serenity couldn't find Krell and figured that he'd already made out in the Raven. She didn't have time to go chasing him down, so made for the Phoenix instead. The tug collected her from the main hanger where she noted that the Jezzabel had already been taken aboard. With a smile, she rode the tug to the new ship, smiling proudly as she saw the name painted in bold lettering across the hull and once docked, she was met by her Dogs and the new crew. They had been waiting for her.

Kai came forward first and gave her a lopsided grin. "Welcome aboard Boss." He offered, "All is ship shape and ready to go. Your new crew wanted to see you aboard." Then he leaned in and whispered, "Maybe you should say a few words to them. They seem a bit too ordered to just get on with it."
Serenity laughed quietly, stifling it as a cough in her throat, then looked at her new crew. "I'm not one for speeches, so I guess I'll say thanks for coming out and lets get some work done, OK?"
A few stifled laughs came as a reply and the crew started filtering out to their relative places. Serenity just shrugged her shoulders at her Dogs and made for the bridge.

Her chair seemed to be waiting for her and as she sat in it, she felt an almost pleasurable shiver go down her spine. Her Dogs were at their stations and she eased herself back into the seat with a proud smile. She ran her fingers over her consol, learning the feel of it more than anything and then lifted her head high. "Now then Phoenix." She said to the ship. "You don't know me yet and I don't know you yet, but we're gonna be spending a lot of time together. Me and my crew are gonna take good care of you and I would expect that you're gonna do the same. So let's get this trip started on the right foot, shall we?" It was the same speech she had given the Jezzabel when she had first taken the Captain's chair and something of an old suspicion among the old ranks of pirates. It was silly nonsenses really, but it mattered to Serenity. Once she felt she had the answer she wanted, she powered up her consol and put her business head on.

"Kai, mark a heading." She ordered, "The Raven will be expecting us. Mac, let's feel those new engines. Slyder, status reports." She turned and smiled to her Dogs. "And Rat, I'd like a coffee please." She then turned back to the viewing screen and her consol. "Guys, lets have this Lady out and about and on her way." She then felt a slight pang of inertia before the Phoenix made a slow turn and away from the dock. She couldn't even feel the engines firing up, everything was that smooth. Serenity took a deep breath and sat back to enjoy the ride.

The Raven came into a view a few moments later and Serenity tapped the outer comm lightly. "Raven." She said, "This is the Phoenix. Ain't she something? Smooth as ice and ready to bite. Whenever you're ready Krell.".......

[Guest]

The crew of the Phoenix were old hands at ships. They had been on freighters, cargo ships, and a few like Krell had been imperial crewmen that had run a foul of the empire and had been inprisoned. None had a love for the empire and all had been under various captains. So seeing how Serenity was at the git go they felt more relaxed with her. They had a feeling she was not one to mircro manage them and as long as they did their jobs, she would not be breathing down their necks. This they liked.

When the order tomove the Phonix out Jenny replied, "Aye Boss." taking to heart what Serenity had told them earlier. She expertly manuvered the ship and brought it around to come along side the Raven, as if reading Serenity's mind.

The Phoenic turned from the shipyard dock and Krell knew that Serenity, her crew, Jenny and Reese were aboard. When she came along side and matched the Raven's speed he heard Serenity's message. He laughed and replied, "Aye Serenity, she is that. Lay in a course for the Core, once clear of the Astoriod Field we'll make the hyperspace jump."

There was a different way out from the ship yard then there had been to Haven. Once clear of the field, "All hands prepare for hyper jump. We are on our way to the core of the empire. So be on your toes lads, things are going to get interesting."

He signaled the Phoenix bringing up a view of Serenity on his monitor. He gave her a warm smile and a wink. Ready when you are."

[LadyRaven]

Seeing Krell on her view screen, Serenity smiled back, but she still had her business head on and so kept it business-like. "We're ready for anything." She told him, "Bring it on Raven, we'll show ya what we're made of here." She grinned brightly, then waved a finger at Kai. "Follow the Raven out of the asteroid field and then mark a heading to the Core."
"Aye aye Boss." He replied.
Serenity looked over her shoulder at Jenny, "Not bad for your first command, eh kiddo?" She said, then, "Now, Kai will help you once we hit hyperspace. You'll have to make constant observations and corrections to make sure we stay on course. He's been doing this longer than you've been walking, so whatever he tells you to do, do it, understand?"
Jenny nodded with a bright smile, "Yes Boss." She replied.

The Phoenix moved out of the asteroid field smoothly and once clear, Serenity opened a ship-wide comm link. "All hands, this is the Boss." She said, "Prepare for hyper speed. For those of you that have never tripped through the Core before, this ain't a pleasure cruise. I fully expect every last one of you to be on your toes. Any of you with doubts, speak now or forever hold your peace." She left the comm open for a few in case any of the new crew did speak up. She got nothing, so, "Right then! Engines, full power. Hyper drives online. Course is set." She returned the hail to Krell. "Lets dance." She told him. The Phoenix shot into hyper space right behind the Raven.

[Guest]

Both the Raven and Phoenic went to hyper speed. There was not much to do for the time being. It would take time for them to reach the core. That is where they would have to come out of hyper space and give the engines a break before the next jump. One could not go forever in hyper space. The engines could not take that much, they would overload and probably explode. The max a ship could be in hyper space at one time was about 2 days. That would allow the two ships to stop and get supplies, and basicly get to know each other. Though most of the people already knew each other. But a bit of socializing would be good, and Krell was wanting to hold Serenity in his arms.

Sensors showed that the Phoenix was off the Raven's port side. He brought it up on his view screen. She looked good and he had to grinn when he saw the bold lettering of her name. Even had the flame look to the letters.

The first two days passed slowly. Krell missed having the feel of Serenity next to him in the bed. It was something he would have to get over. There would be times when they would be a part for some time. But he felt on top of the verse, knowing that she was his and he was hers. He signaled the Phoenix to drop out of hyper speed and gave the command for the Raven to do so also. The Pleabo system was just before them. "Time to see how the Phoenix does. He radioed Serenity. Should be a couple Imperial Light Cruisers in this system. Ready to give the Empire another pain in their backsides."

[LadyRaven]

For two days, the ships were in hyper space. Krell really wanted to push things, obviously and Serenity already knew his reputation for impatience. Two days was the maximum for any ship, new or old and Serenity understood that. She also understood that the crews needed some time to relax and get to know each other better. One never knew, she might even find a few new Dogs along the way. Keeping port side of the Raven, Serenity felt comfortable in letting Krell take the lead on this leg of the journey. During those two days, Serenity found it hard to sleep. For some reason, she just couldn't get comfortable without Krell's arms around her. She put it down to those wonderful two days on the Raven before they had left. Still, it was something she would have to tolerate as they couldn't take every trip together. There would be jobs and trips she would have to leave him behind and him leave her behind. And some of those jobs could be months, not just a couple of days. Serenity forced herself to deal with it.

The two days eventually passed and they came out of hyper space just coming upon the Pleabo system. It was a pretty assortment of planets and a few interesting moons, but Serenity knew what Krell was up to. The Empire used this system as a marker point between long runs and it was guaranteed there'd be at least one cruiser floating out there somewhere. Besides, she wanted to see what her new friend could do too. Answering Krell's hail, she smiled and said, "As I'm learning honey, you have a habit of reading my mind." She waved her hand over at Slyder. "Ready the guns for some target practice." She ordered, "And send word downstairs what we're doing. This is a practice run, but no less dangerous." Slyder nodded his agreement and did as ordered. Serenity then turned back to her view screen. "After the target practice, I'll expect you for dinner." She told her lover, "say around 8:30?"

[Sponsored content]