The Wandering Samurai of Minbar

By: Charles Bridges

A Rerouni Kenshin and Babylon 5 Crossover

This story is fan made I don't own the rights to Rurouni Kenshin or Babylon 5. The speech by Dukhat comes from Babylon 5: In the Beginning.

Preface: After the death of Kenshin Himura on Earth an unknown light appears in the night sky. Afterwards samples of the ashes that remain of the famous man-slayer of the Imperialists are taken from an Urn in Kaoru's home. The mysterious light then vanishes above Earth. The purpose of this act remains unknown. Only an ancient race that took the ashes and the alien responsible fully understands why. Our story takes place just before Dukhat's death and the Earth Minbari War.

Chapter 2:

The Earth-Minbarri War

After the attack on the Earth Colony had resulted in victory for Minbarri, Kenshin and Kosh awaited Len'non who knew already of their presence on the Minbari ship. Len'non walked into the sanctum that once before belonged to Dukhat. Then Kenshin and Kosh revealed themselves to Len'non. Kenshin spoke first saying "It is good that you came as quickly as you did that it is". Len'non greeted Kenshin sorrowfully knowing that both their peoples were now at war, "I am sorry for what has transpired my friend we need to find a way to stop this". Kosh replied "Agreed". Then Kenshin spoke, "We need Deleen, peace will never happen without her." Len'non replied has she come here yet?" Kenshin replied "No, but it is time it is". Len'non understood and bowed towards Kenshin and Kosh and said "I will tell her immediately."

So Kenshin and Kosh waited for Delenn in Dukhat's inner sanctum already prepared for her arrival. Hours later a figure appears in the doorway reluctantly entering the room. She turns and sees Kosh. Nodding towards Kenshin, he appears behind Deleen with his sakubatou at his side. Deleen turns to Kosh and asks, "Are you, a Vorlon?" Kosh replies," Yes". Deleen then asks the Vorlon "What is your name?" Kosh replies, "Kosh" Deleen then asks both Kenshin and Kosh "What do you want, what are you doing here?" Kosh replies "Creating the future". Deleen then turns to Kenshin and says "You told me we needed to…" Kenshin interrupts" We don't have much time, we need to stop this war before it is too late". Deleen couldn't understand what they were talking about. Then Kosh revealed a transmission of her mentor and master Dukhat.

Dukhat then appears in the middle of the sanctum and says to Deleen," If you are seeing this message then it means I am dead. I leave this in trust of the Vorlons and Kenshin to give this to the right person at the right time. I ask you to trust them as I have. They have come to us in secret to prepare for the coming war. They say we will need allies, in particular a race that is so far unknown to us called Humans. If we have not done so by now it is my hope that you will find these humans and bring them into the battle on our side. The allies of the shadows are gathering at Za Ha Dum their masters are not far behind THEY MUST BE STOPPED. Finish the work I have began FINISH IT."

Deleen in shock turned to Kenshin and said "your race is the key?" Kenshin replied "Yes that is why this war must be stopped and stopped now." Deleen then looked down realizing that she is now responsible for the fate of the galaxy, "He couldn't have known this would happen." Kenshin replied, "No, he couldn't but none of that matters now. What matters is that we must stop this somehow." Deleen turned to Kenshin and asked "How Len'non was right the warrior caste lives for victory and the death of Dukhat has created a cry for blood and vengeance how can I stop it?" Kosh responds, "you will know".