Ross Noyes

[Ross Noyes]

The next day Ross was alone after school like usual, heading to work at the docking bay, picking up pieces of scrap that other people tossed away.

Suddenly the captain of the firefly was in front of him.

"Ross, I've been thinking, I could use a good mechanic on my ship. Would you like to come with me?"

"After what I did?"

"Sure, you just proved to me that you were qualified for the Junker way of life. Anything to survive."

"So, you want me to come with you?"

"Yep"

"Where?"

"Anywhere there is profit, leave this drab planet and see the stars, and make some credits as well."

"Well, I would need to talk it over with my parents first. I can't just leave without their permission."

"I understand boy, and you will be able to come back to see them, but if you join me, the Junkers become your true family. If you accept, meet me at the docking bay in one hour, if you're late or don't show up, I leave without you and you never get a second chance. Ok?"

"Right."

Ross's parents didn't like the idea of him leaving New London, but they recognized this as his only chance for a better life, so they packed a few things for him and made him promise to send them messages and visit as often as he could. And then Ross departed for the docking bay to meet his new Captain, Tirone Pizana.

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