004: Fortune's Folly
Title: Fortune's Folly
Author: lauratd
Rating: pg (pg13 in Chinese)
# of words: 419
Summary: The crew get their fortunes read, pre-series
Characters: Jayne, Mal, Kaylee, Zoe, Wash
Prompt it was written originally for: 004 Tea
"Mal, how come we can't go somewheres they got more'n tea to drink?"
"It's Kaylee's birthday, Jayne. This is where she wanted to go."
"That mean we're all goin' to a whorehouse for my birthday? Ow!"
A strong kick under the table was Zoe's answer to his question. Just then an old woman approached the table. "Shall I read your leaves now?"
"Ching oo'en?"
"She can read our fortunes in our tea leaves, Cap'n." Kaylee explained. "It's fun. Toothless Magda used to do it for me all the time back home." Kaylee pushed her cup towards the old woman who peered into it and then looked into Kaylee's eyes. "Am I gonna find true love?" Kaylee asked hopefully.
"You will find your love with a healer, but it is he who will be healed by you."
"Sounds romantic! You next, Cap'n."
"No thanks, little Kaylee. I don't put much store in..."
"Please!"
"It's Kaylee's birthday, Mal. It's what she wants." Jayne smirked.
"Fine. Tell me of my future as a rich and mighty man of richness and might."
"That is not your path."
"I'm willin' to ask directions there."
"A Book will guide you to your true path and a River will carry you there..."
"Because we all know what a big reader you are...and your love of rafting." quipped Wash as Zoe laughed quietly behind her hand.
"Them two's next," the captain ordered.
"You will soar to a hero's death." the woman said looking into one of their cups.
"Now wait a minute. I don't much appreciate you predicting my wife's demise like that." Wash protested.
"Not her...you."
"Cause we all know what a big damn hero you are," Mal grinned.
"How do I die?" asked Jayne eagerly. "Not that I believe this gos se." he added quickly.
"Your days will end quietly, as a Shepherd surrounded by his loving flock..."
***
Zoe and Wash were still laughing as they climbed into bed.
"I was a bit worried about my hero's death, but I can rest easy with the knowledge that Shepherd Jayne will speak my eulogy."
"And we can have the flying pigs entertain folks at your funeral."
"Hey, I just realized: you never got your fortune told."
"Nope. I managed to escape that honor."
"Well let me read your palm.... You will soar to great heights of pleasure with a great and mighty hero man, whose great prowess and ..."
"Shut up and use that hero's mouth for something more useful than telling silly fortunes.... mmmm."
Author: lauratd
Rating: pg (pg13 in Chinese)
# of words: 419
Summary: The crew get their fortunes read, pre-series
Characters: Jayne, Mal, Kaylee, Zoe, Wash
Prompt it was written originally for: 004 Tea
"Mal, how come we can't go somewheres they got more'n tea to drink?"
"It's Kaylee's birthday, Jayne. This is where she wanted to go."
"That mean we're all goin' to a whorehouse for my birthday? Ow!"
A strong kick under the table was Zoe's answer to his question. Just then an old woman approached the table. "Shall I read your leaves now?"
"Ching oo'en?"
"She can read our fortunes in our tea leaves, Cap'n." Kaylee explained. "It's fun. Toothless Magda used to do it for me all the time back home." Kaylee pushed her cup towards the old woman who peered into it and then looked into Kaylee's eyes. "Am I gonna find true love?" Kaylee asked hopefully.
"You will find your love with a healer, but it is he who will be healed by you."
"Sounds romantic! You next, Cap'n."
"No thanks, little Kaylee. I don't put much store in..."
"Please!"
"It's Kaylee's birthday, Mal. It's what she wants." Jayne smirked.
"Fine. Tell me of my future as a rich and mighty man of richness and might."
"That is not your path."
"I'm willin' to ask directions there."
"A Book will guide you to your true path and a River will carry you there..."
"Because we all know what a big reader you are...and your love of rafting." quipped Wash as Zoe laughed quietly behind her hand.
"Them two's next," the captain ordered.
"You will soar to a hero's death." the woman said looking into one of their cups.
"Now wait a minute. I don't much appreciate you predicting my wife's demise like that." Wash protested.
"Not her...you."
"Cause we all know what a big damn hero you are," Mal grinned.
"How do I die?" asked Jayne eagerly. "Not that I believe this gos se." he added quickly.
"Your days will end quietly, as a Shepherd surrounded by his loving flock..."
***
Zoe and Wash were still laughing as they climbed into bed.
"I was a bit worried about my hero's death, but I can rest easy with the knowledge that Shepherd Jayne will speak my eulogy."
"And we can have the flying pigs entertain folks at your funeral."
"Hey, I just realized: you never got your fortune told."
"Nope. I managed to escape that honor."
"Well let me read your palm.... You will soar to great heights of pleasure with a great and mighty hero man, whose great prowess and ..."
"Shut up and use that hero's mouth for something more useful than telling silly fortunes.... mmmm."