Through The Darkness Falling 9/?
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.
[…] Denotes thoughts
A Resolution of Sorts
As we walked down the corridor with our arms around each other, I was pleasantly surprised by our reconciliation, considering I was only expecting the bare minimum in regards to an apology. Even though I was in love with Neroon, I had only really only known him for a few months, so I had much to learn about his reactions to things. Right now though I was simply overjoyed that we had managed to make up at all and I tightened my hold around Neroon's waist to reassure myself.
He looked down at me with twinkling eyes and simply stopped walking and casually wrapped me in his warm embrace, holding me tightly while soothingly rubbing my back. Normally I am a little uncomfortable with such public displays of affection but I was so relieved to be in Neroon's arms once again that I hugged him back with all of my strength.
I do not know how long we stood there, but to the best of my knowledge it couldn't have been more than a few minutes. Neroon released me reluctantly, and after a quick kiss to my forehead, he continued to lead me down the hallway.
We walked down the stairs arm-in-arm to the bemusement of all present. Neroon was not far off in predicting Delenn and Maiko would come to blows. Both Lennier and Shamar were trying their best to keep the two arguing Minbari separated. I watched the confrontation with something near shock and close to glee. [Who knew Delenn had such a mouth on her? Must be Sheridan's influence.]
Before the argument could escalate further I thought it prudent to interfere.
"Maiko, I am shocked." I interrupted. "And here I thought you loved me."
The two quarreling Minbari stopped talking at once and looked toward the dais to see us standing together. Although they all looked curiously at us, Maiko still looked furious. As Neroon and I made our way down the stairs I was smirking with restrained glee at Maiko's sour face.
"Now Marcus, don't instigate Maiko so." Neroon murmured using the side of his mouth, looking quite amused. "You know how it annoys him."
"I'm afraid that was the point." I laughingly pointed out, ignoring the glower aimed in my direction from below.
Once we got to the ground landing we met Delenn, Lennier, Shamar and Maiko, all anxious to find out what happened. Delenn took one look at our clasped hands and stepped toward us.
"You've made-up." She exclaimed in delight.
I raised an eyebrow, wondering at her joy considering her reservations about our joining in the first place. I thought that her reaction was a tad bit overkill even though our reconciliation cemented her political agendas.
"I don't like seeing you miserable, Marcus." Delenn explained, grabbing me in a hug. [Delenn's become very demonstrative since she married Sheridan.] "It is good to see you smiling again."
"Yes it is." Neroon acknowledged softly, for my ears only. I graced him with a blinding smile and tightened my grasp on his hand.
"It's good to be smiling again."
"So, everything has been discussed I take it?" Shamar asked worriedly, glancing at Neroon then at me, and back again.
"Yes." Neroon answered. "Thank you for the concern, Shamar… Maiko."
"Of course, Satai." Shamar acknowledged.
"Glad to be of service." Maiko snorted sarcastically.
Neroon ignored Maiko's discontent grumbling and gestured for everyone to follow him into the dining hall.
"I appreciate it, and now enough with the melodrama. Since it is Delenn and Lennier's last night on Minbar for a few weeks, I would like to invite you all to stay for dinner."
As we entered the dining room I noticed that it was laid out with both Human as well as Minbari delicacies. The table was absolutely overflowing with delicious looking food.
"How the bloody hell did you get this all set up in such a short time?" I asked Neroon wonderingly as I sat by his side at the table. He was quiet for a minute before answering almost hesitantly.
"I had planned to mention this dinner after we got back from the Hall of Warriors." He answered. "Since it was Delenn's last night on Minbar I thought you would enjoy a special send-off."
"This is fabulous, Neroon." I said looking around in awe at the elegantly decorated dining room. Neroon put out beautiful place settings and the food was amazing. "I don't know what to say."
"You like it then?" Neroon asked almost shyly.
"Of course I like it, you dolt." I exclaimed in surprise, squeezing his upper-leg under the table in encouragement.
"That is good then." Neroon blustered. If I didn't know better I would think that Neroon had a little tinge of pink to his cheeks. "I am glad."
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.
[…] Denotes thoughts
A Resolution of Sorts
As we walked down the corridor with our arms around each other, I was pleasantly surprised by our reconciliation, considering I was only expecting the bare minimum in regards to an apology. Even though I was in love with Neroon, I had only really only known him for a few months, so I had much to learn about his reactions to things. Right now though I was simply overjoyed that we had managed to make up at all and I tightened my hold around Neroon's waist to reassure myself.
He looked down at me with twinkling eyes and simply stopped walking and casually wrapped me in his warm embrace, holding me tightly while soothingly rubbing my back. Normally I am a little uncomfortable with such public displays of affection but I was so relieved to be in Neroon's arms once again that I hugged him back with all of my strength.
I do not know how long we stood there, but to the best of my knowledge it couldn't have been more than a few minutes. Neroon released me reluctantly, and after a quick kiss to my forehead, he continued to lead me down the hallway.
We walked down the stairs arm-in-arm to the bemusement of all present. Neroon was not far off in predicting Delenn and Maiko would come to blows. Both Lennier and Shamar were trying their best to keep the two arguing Minbari separated. I watched the confrontation with something near shock and close to glee. [Who knew Delenn had such a mouth on her? Must be Sheridan's influence.]
Before the argument could escalate further I thought it prudent to interfere.
"Maiko, I am shocked." I interrupted. "And here I thought you loved me."
The two quarreling Minbari stopped talking at once and looked toward the dais to see us standing together. Although they all looked curiously at us, Maiko still looked furious. As Neroon and I made our way down the stairs I was smirking with restrained glee at Maiko's sour face.
"Now Marcus, don't instigate Maiko so." Neroon murmured using the side of his mouth, looking quite amused. "You know how it annoys him."
"I'm afraid that was the point." I laughingly pointed out, ignoring the glower aimed in my direction from below.
Once we got to the ground landing we met Delenn, Lennier, Shamar and Maiko, all anxious to find out what happened. Delenn took one look at our clasped hands and stepped toward us.
"You've made-up." She exclaimed in delight.
I raised an eyebrow, wondering at her joy considering her reservations about our joining in the first place. I thought that her reaction was a tad bit overkill even though our reconciliation cemented her political agendas.
"I don't like seeing you miserable, Marcus." Delenn explained, grabbing me in a hug. [Delenn's become very demonstrative since she married Sheridan.] "It is good to see you smiling again."
"Yes it is." Neroon acknowledged softly, for my ears only. I graced him with a blinding smile and tightened my grasp on his hand.
"It's good to be smiling again."
"So, everything has been discussed I take it?" Shamar asked worriedly, glancing at Neroon then at me, and back again.
"Yes." Neroon answered. "Thank you for the concern, Shamar… Maiko."
"Of course, Satai." Shamar acknowledged.
"Glad to be of service." Maiko snorted sarcastically.
Neroon ignored Maiko's discontent grumbling and gestured for everyone to follow him into the dining hall.
"I appreciate it, and now enough with the melodrama. Since it is Delenn and Lennier's last night on Minbar for a few weeks, I would like to invite you all to stay for dinner."
As we entered the dining room I noticed that it was laid out with both Human as well as Minbari delicacies. The table was absolutely overflowing with delicious looking food.
"How the bloody hell did you get this all set up in such a short time?" I asked Neroon wonderingly as I sat by his side at the table. He was quiet for a minute before answering almost hesitantly.
"I had planned to mention this dinner after we got back from the Hall of Warriors." He answered. "Since it was Delenn's last night on Minbar I thought you would enjoy a special send-off."
"This is fabulous, Neroon." I said looking around in awe at the elegantly decorated dining room. Neroon put out beautiful place settings and the food was amazing. "I don't know what to say."
"You like it then?" Neroon asked almost shyly.
"Of course I like it, you dolt." I exclaimed in surprise, squeezing his upper-leg under the table in encouragement.
"That is good then." Neroon blustered. If I didn't know better I would think that Neroon had a little tinge of pink to his cheeks. "I am glad."