SECRET LOVE
By: Ranger Marcus

Summary: Marcus has a dilemma. He's in love!!!

Characters: Not mine. Story: Mine.

I'm a big fan of Marcus Cole and his lady love, Susan Ivanova!!!

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Early in the morning in galaxy, far, far away.

In a self contained metal called, Babylon 5.

"Hello, Lennier," said Marcus, as he came to the table where Lennier was seating.

"Marcus," Lennier acknowledged in his soft voice, slightly vowing.

Marcus noticed that Delenn was seating across from Lennier.

He vowed slightly and said, "Delenn, hello."

"Marcus," she said in her beautiful tranquil voice, adding, "why don't you join us? Captain Sheridan will join us in a little while."

Marcus asked Delenn, "I do not want to be imprudent, however is it quite possible if I may borrow Lennier for a while? I have something to discuss with him in private."

"Yes, yes, of course," said Delenn.

"If you will excuse me, Delenn," said Lennier as he eased himself off the chair where he had been seating.

"I will see you later when you get back," she said to Lennier, who was her attaché.

Lennier followed Marcus to the 'Zen Garden', which was a replica of Japanese stone garden.

They sat together at one of the beautifully carved stone bench.

"Marcus, is there, something troubling you? You do not seem like yourself," he inquired, genuinely concerned of the fact that his usually cheerful friend seemed withdrawn and acting little peculiar some how.

"Yes, something is troubling me. At any rate, I do not know how to deal with it. Lennier, I have a problem," he said with a deep sigh.

"A problem?" he asked.

"Yes. You know, I learned everything, which anyone of your people would get taught in their life cycle," he said with another sigh.

"Yes, I know. Tell me what is on your mind. What is bothering you, my friend? Maybe I can be a help to you," said he, earnestly.

"Well, I hope so. Lennier, do you remember the time, when Delenn was holding the re-birth ceremony?"

"Yes, of course, if I can recollect correctly, you did not wanted to partake."

"I had my reasons," said Marcus, then added, "is it wrong to desire?"

"About what, Marcus?" he asked, as confused as ever.

"Lennier, what do Minbari do when they are in love with someone? Do they conceal their true feelings and desires like you had?"

"No. I chose to conceal my feelings, due to the fact that she loves someone else, and I have decided to stay at her side no matter what. If I am not destined to be with her, I would choose the next best thing and stay as her aide, that way, I can be near her when she needs me."

"Oh, I see."

"Marcus, are you in love with someone?"

"Lennier, yes, I am and I'm telling you this, because I can trust you, like you have trusted me with yours."

"I wouldn't tell a soul."

"Yes, I believe you. And besides, I want to be the one to tell her my feelings."

"Oh, yes, good luck."

"Thank you, Lennier. Thank you for the talk."

"You are welcome."

They parted their ways.

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