Shadows and Light 11/?
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.
Not related to either Journey of Love or Through the Darkness Falling
Relaxation and the Night Sky
I never found out how I got back to my quarters unseen after I fell asleep in the bathhouse. But I woke hours later to find myself immersed in a pile of blankets, my hair and body dry, and my feet toasty warm. I blushed a fiery crimson when I imagined Neroon towel drying me in his arms before carrying me to my rooms unseen.
I refused to think about Neroon dressing me and putting me to bed, it was just to intimate a thing for me to contemplate. Why he didn't just wake me I didn't know, but as I got up from my bed I noticed it was dark outside.
It was still a few hours from dawn and since I had fallen asleep so early I wasn't tied in the least. I threw on a robe and exited my rooms. As I walked around the barracks under the stars I inhaled the rejuvenating cool night air.
{God, this week has been insane. At least the two factions are beginning to work together. This may just work after all. Unless of course they kill each other out in the wilderness, but at least then we'll have enough places to hide their bodies.]
I had just sat down on the outer steps of my porch looking out at the sky when I heard a door open on my left hand side. Turning my head towards the left I noticed Neroon walking towards me in a flowing Star Rider's robe, his skin looking glistening in the moonlight.
"We've really got to stop meeting like this." I commented
"So far these late night get-togethers have been the highlight of my time here." Neroon answered causing me to blush.
"Well, that tells the quality of the company you keep, doesn't it?" I joked with him nudging his shoulder playfully.
"It does indeed."
"So, you prepared for our little nature expedition?" I asked in an effort to change the subject.
"Of course." Neroon responded. "If nothing else I will be able to enjoy the surroundings. It has been a long time since I have gotten the chance to relax in the more lush areas of Minbar. For the last few years now, I have either been their on business and so haven't had the time to enjoy it, or else I have been captaining the Ingata."
"Ah, well then, this trip hopefully will prove to be enjoyable for you." I told him sincerely. "But don't forget about the students. I doubt it will be all smooth-sailing,"
"Smooth-sailing?" Neroon asked in confusion.
"Just a human phrase." I assured him. "It means without difficulties or obstacles."
"I see." Neroon answered. "However, I do not expect it to be without difficulties, but they do seem to be able to work together when they need to."
"That's true. I was surprised that they were all helping each other yesterday." I commented. "I certainly didn't expect it."
"Neither did I, truth be told. But that most likely had just as much to do with our attacking all of them than with any overt desire to help each other."
"We'll see how they adapt to this environment then, when there is no danger for them to face. Perhaps they can learn to work together over the next few weeks."
"This place is relaxing. Let us not talk of this for a few minutes and simply enjoy the peaceful night." Neroon suggested before relaxing on the deck, lying down so that he was looking up at the stars. I followed suit shortly thereafter, resting near Neroon's side and gazing at the luminous stars above us.
We lay in companionable silence for a time, listening to the various animals and noises in the dark. I had to admit if only to myself, that this was the most relaxed I had been in quite a while. Whether it was the peaceful surroundings or the company I couldn't hazard a guess. I let out a contented breath as I turned on my side to watch Neroon in the moonlight.
"You should relax more often." I commented softly, feeling braver than I would have been in the daytime. "You're handsome when you're not scowling at everyone, a bit less intimidating as well."
"I need to be intimidating." He answered staunchly. "I am Warrior Caste."
"And I'm Anla'shok, what's your point? I don't go walking around provoking fear in people all the time." I answered sarcastically. Neroon snorted in disbelief, causing me to glare at him. [I do not intimidate people.}
"Not all the time, no. But most of the time you do."
"What are you talking about? I'm not scary." I asserted, truly shocked that Neroon would think I was.
"You are not frightening perhaps, but you have an intensity about you that encourages others to keep their distance." Neroon explained simply.
"I have no idea what you are talking about."
"I am sure that you don't, but the fact remains that you are just as intimidating as I am in your own way." Neroon answered, ignoring my grumbling as he did so. "Perhaps you need to relax some as well."
"Hmphh… We'll see." I answered softly sounding grumpy, when in reality I was taking what Neroon said seriously.
The night slowly began to lighten, although Neroon and I stayed where we were until the first ray of sunlight graced the sky, only then moving to start the day.
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.
Not related to either Journey of Love or Through the Darkness Falling
Relaxation and the Night Sky
I never found out how I got back to my quarters unseen after I fell asleep in the bathhouse. But I woke hours later to find myself immersed in a pile of blankets, my hair and body dry, and my feet toasty warm. I blushed a fiery crimson when I imagined Neroon towel drying me in his arms before carrying me to my rooms unseen.
I refused to think about Neroon dressing me and putting me to bed, it was just to intimate a thing for me to contemplate. Why he didn't just wake me I didn't know, but as I got up from my bed I noticed it was dark outside.
It was still a few hours from dawn and since I had fallen asleep so early I wasn't tied in the least. I threw on a robe and exited my rooms. As I walked around the barracks under the stars I inhaled the rejuvenating cool night air.
{God, this week has been insane. At least the two factions are beginning to work together. This may just work after all. Unless of course they kill each other out in the wilderness, but at least then we'll have enough places to hide their bodies.]
I had just sat down on the outer steps of my porch looking out at the sky when I heard a door open on my left hand side. Turning my head towards the left I noticed Neroon walking towards me in a flowing Star Rider's robe, his skin looking glistening in the moonlight.
"We've really got to stop meeting like this." I commented
"So far these late night get-togethers have been the highlight of my time here." Neroon answered causing me to blush.
"Well, that tells the quality of the company you keep, doesn't it?" I joked with him nudging his shoulder playfully.
"It does indeed."
"So, you prepared for our little nature expedition?" I asked in an effort to change the subject.
"Of course." Neroon responded. "If nothing else I will be able to enjoy the surroundings. It has been a long time since I have gotten the chance to relax in the more lush areas of Minbar. For the last few years now, I have either been their on business and so haven't had the time to enjoy it, or else I have been captaining the Ingata."
"Ah, well then, this trip hopefully will prove to be enjoyable for you." I told him sincerely. "But don't forget about the students. I doubt it will be all smooth-sailing,"
"Smooth-sailing?" Neroon asked in confusion.
"Just a human phrase." I assured him. "It means without difficulties or obstacles."
"I see." Neroon answered. "However, I do not expect it to be without difficulties, but they do seem to be able to work together when they need to."
"That's true. I was surprised that they were all helping each other yesterday." I commented. "I certainly didn't expect it."
"Neither did I, truth be told. But that most likely had just as much to do with our attacking all of them than with any overt desire to help each other."
"We'll see how they adapt to this environment then, when there is no danger for them to face. Perhaps they can learn to work together over the next few weeks."
"This place is relaxing. Let us not talk of this for a few minutes and simply enjoy the peaceful night." Neroon suggested before relaxing on the deck, lying down so that he was looking up at the stars. I followed suit shortly thereafter, resting near Neroon's side and gazing at the luminous stars above us.
We lay in companionable silence for a time, listening to the various animals and noises in the dark. I had to admit if only to myself, that this was the most relaxed I had been in quite a while. Whether it was the peaceful surroundings or the company I couldn't hazard a guess. I let out a contented breath as I turned on my side to watch Neroon in the moonlight.
"You should relax more often." I commented softly, feeling braver than I would have been in the daytime. "You're handsome when you're not scowling at everyone, a bit less intimidating as well."
"I need to be intimidating." He answered staunchly. "I am Warrior Caste."
"And I'm Anla'shok, what's your point? I don't go walking around provoking fear in people all the time." I answered sarcastically. Neroon snorted in disbelief, causing me to glare at him. [I do not intimidate people.}
"Not all the time, no. But most of the time you do."
"What are you talking about? I'm not scary." I asserted, truly shocked that Neroon would think I was.
"You are not frightening perhaps, but you have an intensity about you that encourages others to keep their distance." Neroon explained simply.
"I have no idea what you are talking about."
"I am sure that you don't, but the fact remains that you are just as intimidating as I am in your own way." Neroon answered, ignoring my grumbling as he did so. "Perhaps you need to relax some as well."
"Hmphh… We'll see." I answered softly sounding grumpy, when in reality I was taking what Neroon said seriously.
The night slowly began to lighten, although Neroon and I stayed where we were until the first ray of sunlight graced the sky, only then moving to start the day.