Sky Washburne

My name's Sky. My mom is First Mate on Serenity, our ship. Well really it's Uncle Mal's ship. And my dad is the best pilot in the whole verse. FC: Amandla Stenberg.

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Heel-Face Turn // Evening // Sky and Spike

[halfgalrahalfaltean]

Spike raised an eyebrow as he watched her tense up, slightly confused. He was just worrying about her, and she seemed to look like hell. “Sure you aren’t,” he commented reassuringly, hoping that he didn’t upset her much. She really seemed sick though…

He smiled when she moved closer and nodded. “Yeah. And if you get lost, you have someone to help you find your way back. Though I doubt you’d get lost,” he commented with a grin. “Come on. Let’s see what all these people have been working to add on around here.”

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Reaching forward Sky grabbed hold of his hand and tried to pull Spike to his feet. “I don’t get lost.” She tilted her head to the side a little and smiled, seemingly forgetting of having been told to see one of the doctors. “It’s just more adventures.” 

Letting go then she scooted away and tapped a finger against the tip of her nose, then pointed alternately down the branching corridors. “Eeny, meeny, miney, moe.” Sky grinned again, covered her eyes and spun in a circle. She stopped, and opened them again to look at where she was pointing. “Going this way!”

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Howdy Lauren! Great to see ya here!

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Heel-Face Turn // Evening // Sky and Spike

[halfgalrahalfaltean]

Spike chuckled at her reaction, thoroughly amused. “At least if you’re a birdie, it has the Sky to go with it,” he commented teasingly. Of course she would choose to be a bird.

He frowned a coughing fit wracked through her little bitty self, watching quietly and unable to help much. He’d have to remember not to smoke around her. “An ant-eater is a pretty apt description. Aren’t you smart?” he commented, batting at her finger lightly and raising an eyebrow. “Yes, you gotta. Don’t need sick little bits running around.”

Spike frowned slightly as she scooted away before nodding and getting to his feet. “I suppose we can go look around. Better for you to be with someone than all on your own anyways.”

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Too quickly she answered a short, “Mhm, super smart.” Sky shoved her hands in the pockets of the bomber coat and pulled them out again and crossed her arms. Nervousness written in every line of her body she continued edging away, “Not sick.”

In a rush of air a sigh let out and Sky moved closer again. She had to take a couple quick and shallow breaths afterwards, but it was better than a cough. “Yeah exploring’s more fun with someone. And it’s big, haven’t been all over yet, just here.” With one hand she made a gesture meaning just the small section of the newer base-thing-place close to her room. It wasn’t a whole lot, just the hallway leading down to the big common area.

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I vanish for a couple days and suddenly new people! Hi new people!

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by Ellie Davies, via Beautiful/Decay.

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Strange New World // Sky and Lorne

[lornefrompylea]

Lorne was glad that she accepted the offer and allowed him to carry her. Girl and bag together, he picked both up, cradling Sky close to him. He could tell that she was definitely lost and out of it. He didn’t care that his clothes might be dirty since that was what the laundry was for. All that was important was getting her back to base.

“We’re going to a special place that is run by the group called SHIELD. They deal with all the funny things that happen to us. The things we can’t explain.” Lorne went on to explain more about SHIELD and the various people they had helping them and what they would do for the citizens.

He walked both of them to the front door. “You ready to head in and meet some of these people sugar? Just remember. They are all here to help. No one will harm you.”

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As she was picked up the girl curled herself into a ball, settling in his arms. It wasn’t hard, she was small and git there nicely. Her breathing which had hitched a little settled again.

Until it was mentioned they were going to a big organization place. 

“No!” She thrashed out, exploding from her little ball and scrambling. Grabbing at his coat, trying to get away even though she was so much smaller and was so tired. “No, no! Can’t go there!” What was it Auntie River always said? Two by two hands of blue. They were a big organization thing, all sorts of people that said they did funny things. They did harm. 

“I can’t! Please! No! Lorne no!”

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Heel-Face Turn // Evening // Sky and Spike

[halfgalrahalfaltean]

Spike laughed quietly and shook his head. “I can be an ant, but at least when i move around like that I get to move quickly,” he said simply. “And you’re an ant too. Just a little one. Don’t worry, you manage to be a big one someday.” At least she seemed in a good mood.

“It could still be a good idea for you to go get it looked at, bit. Smoke can mess with you if you don’t get it taken care of, and I’m not sure how much you inhaled,” he explained simply, settling back against the wall. It was nice to talk to someone that didn’t cower from him lately. Or watch his every moved. That’s why kids were always better. “I haven’t had a chance yet. Been too much to do.” And no one trusted him if they saw him around.

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“I’m not an ant.” Her tongue poked out and Sky made a face at him, “I’m...I dunno yet. Jus’ not an ant. Maybe a birdie.” She laughed a bit, and that brought a small fit of coughing, she did her best to cover it up. 

She couldn’t though, not all of it and Sky leaned against him. “Don’t think you’re an ant either. You’re better then the grownups.” A small finger poked at his arm and plucked at leather. “Maybe ant-eater?” The tongue was back, poking between her teeth as she grinned pretending the coughing hadn’t happened. “...Do I gotta?” 

Grin faded and replaced with a more fearful look she scooted away and stood up, again trying to change the subject back to exploring. “Can go look together! C’mon.”

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Heel-Face Turn // Evening // Sky and Spike

[halfgalrahalfaltean]

Spike frowned when he saw her draw her knees closer to her chest, afraid he had scared her before smiling slightly when she relaxed some. He had just surprised her. He could live with accidentally surprising someone that liked him for now.  He smiled slightly and went to sit besides her resting his arms on his knees as he leaned against the wall.

She really hadn’t needed to make room, but it was kinda sweet that she had thought of it. At least the little girl knew manners.  “I know what you mean, bit. Always running around like ants,” he said simply. He glanced at where she poked and frowned. “Did you get one of the docs to look at it?”

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No sooner had her friend sat down than Sky tipped a little to her side and leaned against him. “If their ants aren’t you an ant too? You’re a grown up. .....Lot more grownup actually, right?” Her head tipped back and she smiled. 

“Um....no.” No, except when the fire first happened and everyone was getting looked at. And there was a mask on her face with someone saying breathe in her nose and out her mouth... Sky looked down at the floor and then closed her eyes, shook her head and shrugged. “I don’t cough a whole lot, just sometimes. So it doesn’t hurt always, just sometimes and it’s not hurt really...” She shrugged again and changed subjects, “You go exploring yet?”

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Heel-Face Turn // Evening // Sky and Spike

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Spike had managed to get back into SHIELD several days ago, much to the annoyance of Fury. They wouldn’t get rid of him though because no one trusted him enough on his own. Not that he blamed them… Soulless Spike wasn’t a fun trip down memory lane when he was missing some of the memories along the way.

He had taken to wandering through the building at night, not really wanting to see the accusing glares that came with his presence. His head turned in surprise as he heard a quiet cough before noticing Sky. He paused as he realized she was alone before stepping forward. “Hey, little bit. You alright?” he asked, not getting too close in case she had changed her mind about forgiving him. He wouldn’t blame her if she had.

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Sky’s knees were drawn in closer to her out of reflex, then relaxed with a light sigh when she recognized the voice. Her eyes wandered around the room, only just now noticing how a lot of the people were gone since it was getting kinda dark. Looking back to Spike then she shrugged, then scooted to one side in an invitation for him to sit to. 

Not that there wasn’t any room already, because there was plenty of room along the wall but it was the polite thing to do wasn’t it? Make room for someone? “Grownups is always busy. All the time. ...An’ it still kinda hurts sometimes.” Left hand poked at her sternum where it felt tight sometimes after a coughing fit.

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Strange New World // Sky and Lorne

[lornefrompylea]

Lorne gently pet Sky’s hair. When he saw her slump he went to her side to make sure she didn’t fall. “That’s it sugar, breathe. In and out, in and out.”

Lorne kept an eye on Sky. She didn’t seem to do so well. His hand rubbed her back gently. “I know you want to go home sweet cakes.” He nodded. “Would you be willing for old Lorne to carry you to back to help? I can’t personally help you precious but I’ll take you to my friends, they can help you. I’ll help you by getting you to the help. That should make sense.” Lorne opened his arms. “Can I carry you back? I don’t think your strong enough to walk the distance love.”

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Warily, but too tired to really care all that much, Sky leaned against Lorne as he patted her hair. Listening to him, her breathing slowed and eventually evened out so that she was matching him. It took a bit of time. 

There was just so much going on, even though there really wasn’t a whole lot happening, that she couldn’t even begin to sort it all out. In her mind, Sky rewound things and tried to replay what had happened. She had been home, on Serenity. Most of her family was gone, they were working. Auntie Kaylee and Uncle Simon were home, they were busy with each other and she had been reading a story. It was really quiet on the ship though and she wanted to go outside so Sky had grabbed her book and her backpack and gone to the hold and down the ramp.

Didn’t go far, just a little bitty ways. But the whole world had tipped, and squished, and turned inside out then when everything stopped moving and was rightside out again she wasn’t where she was supposed to be.

Sky blinked and she sobbed a little, she lifted her head enough to rub her running nose with a sleeve and nodded quickly for Lorne. The girl sat up straighter and held up her arms to that her helper could lift her up. It would have been better to just stand and walk like the big girl she knew she was,but Sky wasn’t feeling like a fourteen year old and didn’t want to act like one. “Where’re we going?”

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Heel-Face Turn // Evening // Sky and Spike

Her hands shook, her whole body shook really and she wrapped her arms tight around herself in the hopes of making it better. It wasn’t quite a hug, hugging yourself didn’t work, and that’s what she really wanted right now. Sky had tucked herself into a corner at the base, knees drawn up to her chest and chin tucked on top of them. 

Every couple of minutes a small cough escaped, a leftover from the fire. It had been pretty quiet around, but the girl was still left to herself. Quiet didn’t mean not busy but Sky was too nervous to bother the grownups. Instead, backpack set aside and sketchbook closed she had picked a spot to sit and watch the activity around her, just to see that there were still people at the base and hoped the badguys wouldn’t come back.

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Strange New World // Sky and Lorne

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He followed her gaze and pointing finger. “A ship in the sky hunh? Now that’s something I’d never see in this lifetime. Then again there are many things I never thought I’d see in this lifetime.” He could only think of all the demons that had entered his bar when it still existed.

His gaze turned down to face her, a smile on his face. He became concerned. “Oh no, crumbcake don’t…” Lorne frowned and sighed sadly. This was expected. “Easy… easy… breathe… can you breath for me honey?” He gestured with his hands in a calm down motion. “Yes I’m green. I’m not human. But I am friendly. I don’t do the whole be mean to the human species bit.” Granted his family did but thankfully they weren’t here. “Look cinnamon buns, I’m not here to harm. I’m here to help. If it would be better for you I’ll stay right here. But know this, my friends who I told you about. The one’s who I said can help. Well they look less green and are human for sure. They might even help you with getting back to your ship. I can’t make promises but I can see if they can’t help with answers.”

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Weak half syllables were all that Sky was able to manage, they sputtered and spilled out each time she took a breath. They didn’t mean anything, her brain was still stopping and starting but nothing was forming. No thoughts. Not even half thoughts of anything intelligent. Just lots of confused and terrified feelings swilling around in a mini windstorm. 

Eventually the lack of air from hyperventilating caught up and her eyes glazed over again. Sky started slumping to one side, a bit pale but forced by her own oxygen-starved lungs to stop and breathe. Supported on her arms, head hanging down the tiny girl sucked in air, she watched the green ...man? Lorne. - from under her arm a bit lulled by his still calm voice. He was quiet. He wasn’t yelling, he didn’t look mean.

She was tired. Tired and feeling sick again but there was’t anything to throw up.

“Just wanna go home.” It was choked and broken and more of a whisper but it was managed. Sky whimpered, “Can you help?”

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Her favorite hobby is drawing, which I can not find a gif of.

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Strange New World // Sky and Lorne

[lornefrompylea]

Lorne held her steady. He didn’t want her sick again or on the ground. He was surprised that she didn’t scream but then again she was holding on to him. He gently pat her back. “I can see you don’t feel too good honeypie.”

His expression became grim, he didn’t know what to truly say to the kid. He suggested the next logical step while trying to keep his comforting voice. “Well where are you from? I’ve got friends who work in helping folks and can probably help you find your way home. And if anything you can let ole Lorne take care of you being sick. I’d rather you go home and being well. I know a great tonic mix.”

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Lorne's a nice name. Sky whispered it to herself and it made her smile a little. "A ship." Her smile was chased away again when she thought of Serenity and her family. Still clutching tight to Lorne's coat her head tilted back a little and one hand let loose from him to point up towards the sky. She sighed. "Way up there." They were between jobs, celebrating and  playing games because there was time to have fun, everyone was okay and they had lots of new fresh foods. She whimpered a little.

Hand coming down then Sky turned to say something to Lorne, her eyes focusing on his face. A breath caught, words became a choked little yelp and her mouth dropped open. The girl's brain tried to grasp on to something to say the same as one fumbles with holding on to a wet bar of soap, it all just kept slipping away the more she tried to hold on. Hands sprang open from where they were twisted in the bright fabric of the coat and Sky fell back, like a crab she scrambled backwards. "Y- A - you.....g...." What kinda place was she! Aliens...aliens were real, Uncle Simon was wrong they were real and she'd been taken!