Through The Darkness Falling 3/?
Sequel to: Journey of Love
Disclaimer: I do not own the characters of Marcus and Neroon, or anyone else from
Babylon 5.
Authors notes: Rated PG-13 Contains slash: two males in a romantic/sexual (although not explicit) relationship. If this offends you please turn back now.
Authors note #2: Hey sorry about the gap between stories, but I am absolutely hopeless when it comes to remotely intimate scenes of any kind… so c'est la vi. If anyone wants to write out their honeymoon week feel free. I would love to read it.
[…] Denotes thoughts
Working Together?
The meeting with Delenn lasted about an hour more, during which time we discussed the particulars of my new post. Lennier and Delenn retired to their quarters after much finagling on my part.
It was decided that since I was now an Alit in my own right, that I would have the respect of most of the older Minbari. If I could use my newfound influence to help bridge the gap between us, then that would leave Neroon to speak to the younger ones.
We figured that since the incident with Shakiri I had already met most of the leaders in the Warrior Caste so all I would need to do was convince them of my right to be among them. Although a few respected me, most just tolerated my presence during the Rite of Ascension. Although most of them decided I was harmless, after I married Neroon their view of me changed dramatically.
Since Shakiri had been disgraced among his own followers and Delenn appointed Neroon Satai much of the discord between the Religious and Warrior Caste had calmed. There were still a few who remained unhappy with the direction of the Minbari government, most simply wanted the disagreements settled and to go back to the peace of years before.
If Delenn and Neroon could only put their personal differences aside they could do great things together. I told Neroon as much later that afternoon as we were strolling the grounds.
"Such as what?" Neroon asked incredulously. "I do not know what more you can expect from me. I was civil to her and we even managed to get her approval of our union."
"True." I acknowledged. "But imagine the good you could do for Minbar if you combined your efforts. Between the two of you, the influence you have is huge. If you actually communicate and keep each other informed, rather than simply speaking only when necessary, you could begin to reunite your people under both of your leadership."
"Perhaps." Neroon answered rather grumpily.
"Think of it this way," I continued. "You'll have to deal with Delenn often anyway, so you might as well make the most of it."
"Enough Marcus!" Neroon growled chucking me on the back of my head in exasperation.
"Geez, no need to bite my head off." I mumbled, pouting sulkily at my life mate.
"Need I remind you what happened the last time you started pouting at me like that?" Neroon asked mischievously.
"Don't try to distract me." I squeaked turning bright red picturing the romantic interlude he was alluding to. [Mmmm. Neroon in the hot spring with water cascading off his bare chest. Yum!]
I shook my head trying to get my thoughts back on track, although images of Neroon hip deep in steaming water stalking me through the hot spring weren't easily dispelled.
"I would not do such a thing." Neroon told me looking serious except for the merriment in his twinkling eyes.
"Bah." I smirked giving Neroon a quick peck on the lips. "At least think about it, okay?"
"I will consider it." Neroon answered while placing an arm around my waist and pulling me closer. "Now why don't we head back to the temple, I am sure the others are getting restless by now."
"Sure, but try not to kill each other, huh?" I said looking worried at Neroon's sudden acquiescence, which was quite out of character for the stubborn Minbari.
"As you well know Marcus, Minbari do not kill other Minbari." Neroon smirked.
"Sure, is that the only reason you've kept your cool so far?" I asked.
"'Kept my cool?'"
"Didn't loose your temper." I explained.
"Oh, no that was because I didn't want to alienate Delenn." Neroon explained looking anywhere but at my face.
"Since when have you cared about what Delenn thinks of you?" I asked curiously since I knew of their longstanding friction.
"Only since she is obviously important to you."
"Aww… You big softie." I smiled giving him an affectionate hug.
Neroon merely snorted derisively as he led me inside the temple his arm still around my waist.
Sequel to: Journey of Love
Disclaimer: I do not own the characters of Marcus and Neroon, or anyone else from
Babylon 5.
Authors notes: Rated PG-13 Contains slash: two males in a romantic/sexual (although not explicit) relationship. If this offends you please turn back now.
Authors note #2: Hey sorry about the gap between stories, but I am absolutely hopeless when it comes to remotely intimate scenes of any kind… so c'est la vi. If anyone wants to write out their honeymoon week feel free. I would love to read it.
[…] Denotes thoughts
Working Together?
The meeting with Delenn lasted about an hour more, during which time we discussed the particulars of my new post. Lennier and Delenn retired to their quarters after much finagling on my part.
It was decided that since I was now an Alit in my own right, that I would have the respect of most of the older Minbari. If I could use my newfound influence to help bridge the gap between us, then that would leave Neroon to speak to the younger ones.
We figured that since the incident with Shakiri I had already met most of the leaders in the Warrior Caste so all I would need to do was convince them of my right to be among them. Although a few respected me, most just tolerated my presence during the Rite of Ascension. Although most of them decided I was harmless, after I married Neroon their view of me changed dramatically.
Since Shakiri had been disgraced among his own followers and Delenn appointed Neroon Satai much of the discord between the Religious and Warrior Caste had calmed. There were still a few who remained unhappy with the direction of the Minbari government, most simply wanted the disagreements settled and to go back to the peace of years before.
If Delenn and Neroon could only put their personal differences aside they could do great things together. I told Neroon as much later that afternoon as we were strolling the grounds.
"Such as what?" Neroon asked incredulously. "I do not know what more you can expect from me. I was civil to her and we even managed to get her approval of our union."
"True." I acknowledged. "But imagine the good you could do for Minbar if you combined your efforts. Between the two of you, the influence you have is huge. If you actually communicate and keep each other informed, rather than simply speaking only when necessary, you could begin to reunite your people under both of your leadership."
"Perhaps." Neroon answered rather grumpily.
"Think of it this way," I continued. "You'll have to deal with Delenn often anyway, so you might as well make the most of it."
"Enough Marcus!" Neroon growled chucking me on the back of my head in exasperation.
"Geez, no need to bite my head off." I mumbled, pouting sulkily at my life mate.
"Need I remind you what happened the last time you started pouting at me like that?" Neroon asked mischievously.
"Don't try to distract me." I squeaked turning bright red picturing the romantic interlude he was alluding to. [Mmmm. Neroon in the hot spring with water cascading off his bare chest. Yum!]
I shook my head trying to get my thoughts back on track, although images of Neroon hip deep in steaming water stalking me through the hot spring weren't easily dispelled.
"I would not do such a thing." Neroon told me looking serious except for the merriment in his twinkling eyes.
"Bah." I smirked giving Neroon a quick peck on the lips. "At least think about it, okay?"
"I will consider it." Neroon answered while placing an arm around my waist and pulling me closer. "Now why don't we head back to the temple, I am sure the others are getting restless by now."
"Sure, but try not to kill each other, huh?" I said looking worried at Neroon's sudden acquiescence, which was quite out of character for the stubborn Minbari.
"As you well know Marcus, Minbari do not kill other Minbari." Neroon smirked.
"Sure, is that the only reason you've kept your cool so far?" I asked.
"'Kept my cool?'"
"Didn't loose your temper." I explained.
"Oh, no that was because I didn't want to alienate Delenn." Neroon explained looking anywhere but at my face.
"Since when have you cared about what Delenn thinks of you?" I asked curiously since I knew of their longstanding friction.
"Only since she is obviously important to you."
"Aww… You big softie." I smiled giving him an affectionate hug.
Neroon merely snorted derisively as he led me inside the temple his arm still around my waist.