Survival Instinct
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Summary:

Because Sean Ellison picked his nose in sixth grade, the entire course of human history changes.


Rating: T
Category: General, Drama, Romance
Characters: None
Genres: Action/Adventure, Alternate Universe, Angst, Drama, General, Romance
Warnings: None
Challenges: None
Series: The Stars in their Courses
Chapters: 72 Completed: Yes
Wordcount: 173936 Read Count: 30338
Published: Oct 24, 2009 Updated: Apr 03, 2010



Story Notes:

The prologue for this story, Strangers in the Night, can be found under the series heading.  If you don't like MA stories, or don't have the time to read 7,500 words of graphic smut, all you need to know is, 16 years before this story, Laura and Bill had a night of passion.

Disclaimer: No harm intended against the studio, producers, writers or actors with my stories.

1. Chapter 1 by bugs [Reviews - 10] Liked (2461 words)
Sixteen years after a one night encounter with Bill Adama, Laura Roslin learns that she must find him again. 
2. Chapter 2 by bugs [Reviews - 0] (2485 words)
Elizabeth gets her first look at Galactica; her parents get their first look at each other in sixteen years.
3. Chapter 3 by bugs [Reviews - 0] (2311 words)

Elizabeth finds a way off Galactica; her parents reestablish contact.


4. Chapter 4 by bugs [Reviews - 0] (1762 words)

Summary: The Cylon attacks scatter the Adama family apart. 

A/N: Just a notice on the approach here.  I’m not going to cover every scene in the miniseries and season one, or we’ll be here for five years.  I hope that you know the series well and won’t be wondering, how did the characters get here or there? 


5. Chapter 5 by bugs [Reviews - 0] (1694 words)

Summary: Bill believes that he’s lost Lee; Elizabeth thinks that she’s rescued.


6. Chapter 6 by bugs [Reviews - 4] Liked (2456 words)

Summary: Elizabeth’s lies come back to trap her; Laura and Bill square off on the fate of the human race. 


7. Chapter 7 by bugs [Reviews - 0] (1920 words)
Summary:

Elizabeth makes a new friend, and Laura and Bill continue to wrangle.


8. Chapter 8 by bugs [Reviews - 0] (2452 words)
Summary: Bill makes a vow to Laura and Elizabeth meets Doctor Amarak on the Olympic Carrier.   
9. Chapter 9 by bugs [Reviews - 0] (2414 words)

Summary: With the Cylons arriving every thirty-three minutes, Elizabeth works to get off the Olympic Carrier and Bill tries to bring Laura closer. 


10. Chapter 10 by bugs [Reviews - 3] Liked (2213 words)

Summary: Elizabeth’s new haven presents its own dangers; Laura must find her leadership skills.

A/N: I’ve seen The Plan, and had the unpleasant discovery that my plans (*Cavil voice* I have a plllaaaannn!) for the Cylons in this story mirrored the writers.  As for spoilers, I won’t be using specific plot points from that film, but I do share the general story arc.  Be forewarned if you haven’t seen it. 


11. Chapter 11 by bugs [Reviews - 0] (1998 words)
Summary:  The Olympic Carrier returns and Elizabeth realizes the danger that she’s in.

12. Chapter 12 by bugs [Reviews - 0] (2078 words)
Summary: Elizabeth plots her escape while adjusting to her new life; Laura starts to see Bill in a new light. 
13. Chapter 13 by bugs [Reviews - 3] Liked (2192 words)

Summary: Laura lingers in Bill’s quarters.

Rating for this chapter: M (Lucky 13)


14. Chapter 14 by bugs [Reviews - 1] (2660 words)

Summary:  Laura learns the danger of caring for Lee Adama; when Elizabeth is thwarted again, she hits the wall.

Rating: M (violence)


15. Chapter 15 by bugs [Reviews - 1] (2154 words)
Summary: Elizabeth is on Galactica; Laura receives more than a bad prognosis while in the Life Station.
16. Chapter 16 by bugs [Reviews - 4] Liked (2192 words)
Summary: Elizabeth finds that dreams can be hard to live out; Bill meets a little nugget. 
17. Chapter 17 by bugs [Reviews - 0] (2686 words)

Summary: With Starbuck gone, Elizabeth must learn her own lessons; while comforting Bill, Laura is compelled to make a confession.

Rating on this chapter: MA


18. Chapter 18 by bugs [Reviews - 0] (2775 words)

Summary: Laura and Bill are in for a shock.


19. Chapter 19 by bugs [Reviews - 3] Liked (2310 words)

Summary: Bill continues to investigate Elizabeth and she has to face her mother. 


20. Chapter 20 by bugs [Reviews - 0] (2625 words)
Summary: Bill has questions for Laura.  
21. Chapter 21 by bugs [Reviews - 0] (2514 words)
Summary: Bill questions Enzo and Kat, then faces off with Elizabeth.
22. Chapter 22 by bugs [Reviews - 3] Liked (2532 words)
Summary: Laura and Elizabeth have a mother/daughter chat.

23. Chapter 23 by bugs [Reviews - 0] (3575 words)

Summary: Bill spends some quality time with Laura and Elizabeth.

Rating on this chapter: M


24. Chapter 24 by bugs [Reviews - 1] Liked (3546 words)

Summary:  After sixteen years and a daughter, Bill and Laura have their first date.

Rating: MA


25. Chapter 25 by bugs [Reviews - 5] Liked (1861 words)

Summary: It’s the morning after for Bill and Laura.

Rating: MA


26. Chapter 26 by bugs [Reviews - 0] (2783 words)
Summary: Lee and Kara are confronted with Elizabeth’s role in Bill’s life.
27. Chapter 27 by bugs [Reviews - 0] (1848 words)
Summary: Elizabeth finally tells her parents everything that happened to her. 
28. Chapter 28 by bugs [Reviews - 4] Liked (1935 words)
Summary: Bill, Laura and Elizabeth try out domestic arrangements; Shelly Godfrey implements her plan.

29. Chapter 29 by bugs [Reviews - 1] (2342 words)

Summary: Lee chats with the Roslin women; Baltar meets Elizabeth; Shelly comes to Galactica.

A/N: only two chapters posted this week; sorry readers.  Happy holidays, though!  


30. Chapter 30 by bugs [Reviews - 3] Liked (1967 words)
Summary:  Adama interrogates Shelly and Baltar; Billy faces down Laura. 

31. Chapter 31 by bugs [Reviews - 0] (1945 words)
Summary: Bill checks on Laura and shares his news; Ellen begins to awaken. 
32. Chapter 32 by bugs [Reviews - 0] (2408 words)
Summary: Bill fills Elizabeth and Kara in about Shelly and Baltar; Zarek confronts Cavil; Ellen plots her escape from the freighter.
33. Chapter 33 by bugs [Reviews - 3] Liked (3909 words)
Summary: Starbuck interrogates Leoben.
34. Chapter 34 by bugs [Reviews - 0] (2667 words)
Summary: Bill deals with Ellen; Gaeta tries to help Baltar; Laura sends Billy sleuthing.

35. Chapter 35 by bugs [Reviews - 1] (1947 words)
Summary: Bill issues the invitations for the Tighs’ dinner party.
36. Chapter 36 by bugs [Reviews - 6] Liked (2971 words)
Summary: The dinner party begins.
37. Chapter 37 by bugs [Reviews - 0] (1739 words)
Summary: The party is over for the Adamas.
38. Chapter 38 by bugs [Reviews - 0] (1833 words)
Summary: The Tighs’ dinner party hang-over.
39. Chapter 39 by bugs [Reviews - 3] Liked (2006 words)
Summary: Bill takes Ellen to meet Shelly; he comes home to find guests.
40. Chapter 40 by bugs [Reviews - 1] Liked (3387 words)

Summary: Another evening staying in with the Adamas.

This chapter's rating: MA


41. Chapter 41 by bugs [Reviews - 0] (1750 words)
Summary: Adama is awakened by disturbing news.
42. Chapter 42 by bugs [Reviews - 4] Liked (1786 words)
Summary: Laura and Billy make a deal, Gaeta discovers the Doctor at work and Elizabeth finds that her father won’t always look the other way.
43. Chapter 43 by bugs [Reviews - 0] (2609 words)

Summary: Gaeta reports his findings; Zarek and Cavil hold a revival meeting; Laura sees snakes at an inopportune moment.

This Chapter Rating: MA


44. Chapter 44 by bugs [Reviews - 0] (2360 words)
Summary: The Fleet prepares to attack the Cylon base in their quest for tylium.

45. Chapter 45 by bugs [Reviews - 3] Liked (2199 words)

Summary: The battle rages.

This Chapter Rating: MA


46. Chapter 46 by bugs [Reviews - 0] (1682 words)
Summary: Elosha shares her discoveries; Cavil shares his information; Adama visits Baltar’s lab. 
47. Chapter 47 by bugs [Reviews - 0] (2417 words)
Summary:  The jockeying for political position begins before the Colonial Day celebration.
48. Chapter 48 by bugs [Reviews - 3] Liked (2198 words)
Summary: A vice-president is elected and the party begins.
49. Chapter 49 by bugs [Reviews - 1] Liked (2062 words)

Summary: The after party. 

This chapter rating: MA


50. Chapter 50 by bugs [Reviews - 0] (2207 words)
Summary: A desperate Sharon asks for Baltar’s help; Bill and Laura find out each other’s secrets. 
51. Chapter 51 by bugs [Reviews - 3] Liked (2325 words)
Summary: Laura convinces Starbuck to defy Adama.

52. Chapter 52 by bugs [Reviews - 0] (3203 words)
Summary: The Adama family is shattered apart. 
53. Chapter 53 by bugs [Reviews - 0] (2018 words)
Summary: Tigh assumes command of the Galactica; Zarek makes Lee an offer he can’t refuse.
54. Chapter 54 by bugs [Reviews - 2] Liked (2651 words)

Summary: The Adamas on Cloud Nine decide it’s time to get out of this place.

Chapter warning for violence.  


55. Chapter 55 by bugs [Reviews - 0] (2413 words)
Summary: Morning becomes electric.
56. Chapter 56 by bugs [Reviews - 0] (2526 words)
Summary: The race to freedom.
57. Chapter 57 by bugs [Reviews - 2] Liked (2814 words)
Summary: Laura sees the end is near.
58. Chapter 58 by bugs [Reviews - 0] (2582 words)
Summary: Laura takes charge; Boomer is dealt with.
59. Chapter 59 by bugs [Reviews - 0] (2699 words)
Summary: Zarek gets the shock of his life; Kara brings the arrow and a guest back to Galactica
60. Chapter 60 by bugs [Reviews - 4] Liked (2855 words)
Summary: Two strong women make fateful decisions.

61. Chapter 61 by bugs [Reviews - 0] (2477 words)
Summary: The group on Kobol battles the elements and each other; Bill is forced to make a tough decision. 
62. Chapter 62 by bugs [Reviews - 0] (2640 words)
Summary: The day before the battle is always fraught with tension.
63. Chapter 63 by bugs [Reviews - 3] Liked (2757 words)
Summary: Battles rage above and on Kobol.
64. Chapter 64 by bugs [Reviews - 0] (2439 words)
Summary: The rescue party heads down to Kobol. 
65. Chapter 65 by bugs [Reviews - 0] (2568 words)
Summary: The family is reunited.
66. Chapter 66 by bugs [Reviews - 3] Liked (2461 words)

Summary: Bill introduces Laura to his Tauron roots.

This chapter rated MA
67. Chapter 67 by bugs [Reviews - 0] (2686 words)
Summary: Sharon is pressured to comply; Laura plans her next move.
68. Chapter 68 by bugs [Reviews - 0] (2216 words)
Summary: Laura and Bill plan their wedding ceremony.
69. Chapter 69 by bugs [Reviews - 3] Liked (3101 words)

Summary:  Bill and Laura cleanse their souls before their marriage ceremony.

This chapter, rated MA
70. Chapter 70 by bugs [Reviews - 0] (2146 words)
Summary: Bill and Laura finally get married.
71. Chapter 71 by bugs [Reviews - 0] (2694 words)
Summary: Laura faces her treatment.
72. Chapter 72 by bugs [Reviews - 6] Liked (2842 words)

Summary: The Adamas look to the future.

This is the last chapter for this part of the series!