A/N: A couple of months ago Scifi-warper challenged me to explore all of the characters in Haikus and Tankas. I hope you enjoy my efforts as much as I have writing them. SERENITY s s Haiku #11 She fly’s in beauty Seeking the freedom that he So desperately wants. h h Tanka #6 She was left alone; Unwanted, uncared for, left To return to dust. Until her Captain saw her And chose to make her his own. t t Haiku #12 She likes her new name. Although few call her it, She Likes being called home. h h Haiku #13 The explosion hurt. But she didn’t let him die. Who knew she could glide? h h Haiku #14 Three understand her. Her Captain, her mechanic And the injured girl. h h Haiku #15 She is very proud Of doing a barn swallow In the atmosphere