Author's Note: I hope this chapter doesn't screw you up to much.

Just for any B5 fans I know I used a lot of stuff off the show. But what can I say, I just started to really watch it and have it fresh in my mind, so I used it. I hope this chapter doesn't screw you up to much.

Summary: When the away team beam down to the planet is it really what it appears to be?

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Chapter Two:

Looks Can Be Deceiving

**A little over a week before**

Commander's personal log: Stardate 45932.1. Today the We'tic /Minbari invited Deanna, Beverly, Worf, Data, Geordie, and myself, to some sort of celebration. According to Data it's a national ceremony held around their world, something to do with giving thanks to the peace between the two tribes. I just hope it will be better than the last time Deanna and I were there. Anyway, we'll be beaming down at 1400 hours today. End personal log.

**1400 hours, on the planet**

The Away team landed just outside We'tic/ Minbari neutral city. We'tic/ Minbari is a beautiful planet; with clear blue crystal buildings and a soft powdery white blanket of snow that gave it a Christmassy feel.

"It's beautiful," Doctor Beverley Crusher gasped as she looked in awe at the city.

"It sure is," Chief Engineer Geordie La Forge said with a smile as he, too, stared in awe at the beautiful city.

After a short pause Commander William T. Riker said to the Away Team, Counselor Deanna Troi, Lieutenant Commander Data, Lieutenant Worf, Chief Engineer Geordie La Forge, and Dr. Beverly Crusher, "Well, we certainly didn't come to gawk at the place. Come on," at that they started towards the city.

Once they got there the We'tic Ambassador, Mulara, and the Minbari Ambassador, Delenn, greeted them.

Ambassador Mulara was an elderly looking man, like most We'tic, when he was actually thirty-four in human years. He was average height and weight, but the clothing he wore, something that looked like a cross between a pilgrim's knickers and fluffy white shirt and a medieval costume, gave him a taller, plumper appearance. He also had a distinct mark on his forehead; Riker had noticed that it was common with We'tic males.

Ambassador Delenn, on the other hand, was a beautiful woman in her late twenties. She had emerald eyes and dark brownish hair. She wore pure white, loose fitting robes as apposed to the garments Mulara wore; on her belt there was, presumably, Minbari writing. She also had what looked like a bone on back of her head; Riker also noticed that that was only a trait Minbari women had.

"Ah, Commander, it's an honor to see you again! Counselor Troi, a pleasure as always!" Mulara exclaimed, clasping Riker's hand; he spoke in a fast, pleasant voice.

"And you Ambassador, both of you," Deanna said in her usual polite voice, with a pleasant smile.

"And Ambassadors, this is Lieutenant Commander Data, Lieutenant Worf, Chief Engineer Geordie La Forge, and Dr. Crusher," Will said, nodding to each one in turn.

"A pleasure to meet you all!" Ambassador Mulara exclaimed merrily, smiling to them all.

"Yes a pleasure," Delenn said, bowing her head.

"Now we best get going, you must get ready for the celebration and you wouldn't want to miss anything!" Mulara said, gesturing for them to follow him.

"Is it just me or did he seem super……… giddy?" Geordie whispered to the away team, about Mulara, as they followed him to their accommodations.

"Get used to it, all We'tic are like that," Riker whispered back with a shrug.

"And the Minbari?" Crusher asked, sounding curious.

"They're polite, but not much fun," Riker stated, a curious grin spread across his face.

As they neared the center of the city they could see how well decorated the city really was. Colorful streamers hung from the buildings, statues painted and lifelike filled the gaps between the buildings, banners hung, telling of the event, and in the dead center of the city, there was a light that not only lit the city, but made the normally blue crystals all sorts of colors, like purple, green, red, yellow, and orange, some even a rainbow. The away team just stared in awe at the brilliants and beauty of the sight.

After getting situated, Mulara and Delenn took them on a tour of the city.

"So, Mulara, what exactly is this celebration about, anyway?" Geordie asked as the got back from the tour.

"It's to show our appreciation for the peace between our tribes," he said, as he gestured to Delenn. "Also to give our final respects to those that died in wars between the two," Mulara said soberly. Geordie nodded his understanding.

"So, when do the festivities begin?" Riker asked, excitedly, rubbing his hands together.

"At sunset and end sunrise tomorrow," Delenn stated. "You might want to get some rest before then. We will come back in three hours, that's just before the sun sets." At that, the two hurried along on their other duties before the ceremony begin.

"Wheeph, sunset to sunrise. I don't know about you, but I'm getting some rest," Geordie stated. "See ya in a couple of hours," and he walked off to his room.

"I think I'll get some rest, too," Beverly said, following suit. She waved good-bye and walked off to her room.

"I will get some rest as well," Worf, who had been quiet most of the trip, said and walked to his room.

"I believe I will go and study those ruins Delenn showed us more closely," Data said, in his monotone voice, and after a nod of approval from Riker he was off as well.

"Well, aren't you going to get some rest?" Riker asked the only remaining person, Deanna.

"I was just going to ask the same thing," she said with a flirtatious smile. "But, no, I think I'm going to take a walk."

She started to walk away when "Hey! Wait a second." Riker called out to Deanna's retreating form. When she turned toward him, he said, "Can I join you?"

She smiled and said, "Sure, why not. I could always use the company." Riker fell right into step with her before she was even able to finish her sentence.

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So, figure out who the man was yet? Well if not find out in the next few chapters. And no, I did not write a story about Riker's and Troi's pervious visit nor did they have an Ep with it, but I am considering writing it later.

Again, please R/R. I would love to hear anything you have to say.

Oh, yea and incase you hadn't noticed, I have this Chapter's summary at the top of the page.