Disclaimer: NOT mine, but if they were, they would have had the happy endings I try to give them through fanfiction

Authors note: I am aware that Susan is at least 30, but this is my story so I am improvising. I am planning to write a story that explains my reasoning.Thanks however for keeping me informed. Please continue to read and review.





Holiday Lights Chapter 8: At her side

As soon as they docked, Marcus rose with Susan's form and carried her out effortlessly to where the med team, along with Stephen, was waiting. Marcus followed them; no one dared to stop him. John wanted to follow as well but went to his quarters where Delenn waited for him, to shower and clean Susan's blood off of him. He quickly redressed and after checking up on CnC, along with Delenn rushed to Medlab one to hoping that his best friend was still alive.

They struggled for hours to bring her back and nearly lost her several times in the process. Finally, hours later, Stephen appeared to where Marcus, Michael, John, and Delenn waited for news. "If she makes it through the night, she has a fifty-fifty chance." was all he said, not trusting his voice. He wiped his tear stained cheeks and continued, "We did surgery for the stomach wound. Her organs were torn and we had to do the best we could. She has lost a great deal of blood. Her leg burns are also severe and if she makes it I am not sure if she will walk." Marcus walked into the small room in which she lay alone. She wore a medlab gown that was sea green. Her hair lay loose over her shoulders. A tube oxygen lay on her upper lip keeping her alive. Her comlink had been removed and in its place were three needles that lead to IV's. One IV contained blood, the other nourishment and the third antibodies to help her through the long road ahead. Marcus took her hand and began talking until he fell asleep still at her side.