Shadows and Light 12/?
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
Survival Camp Begins
I looked back upon our encampment one last time before leading the troops further into the wilderness. As the brush grew denser I couldn't seem to shake of a vague sense of foreboding. Neroon and I didn't have a preset itinerary for the next few weeks. Neroon and I simply thought that we would travel where the mood takes us, although we had planned to row down river and climb the mountain off in the distance at least.
The further we traveled from camp the less disciplined the two groups became. Rather than doing anything about it we let it ride for the moment until we finally made camp. By that time we had been hiking for many hours and we all were thoroughly exhausted.
"Why don't you go wash up in the stream over by that clearing." I suggested, looking quite relaxed and almost asleep. The men quickly took our suggestion to heart. The chance to get clean and cool off too much a temptation. As soon as they left, each taking a change of clothes with them, Neroon ambled over to my side.
"What shall we do about them?" Neroon queried softly so as not to draw any undue attention.
"I have an idea, but I don't know if you'll agree to it." I commented looking hesitant. Although I learned this particular exercise from EFI I wasn't sure if the Minbari would see its merits.
"Well, you will never know if you don't mention it to me."
"Very well." I answered, taking a moment to compose my explanation before responding. "In EFI training we went on a similar expedition, except rather then promoting teamwork, we competed against each other. The last man standing was the victor."
"This does no seem to have any merit in use training our charges." Neroon commented sounding somewhat confused. "After all, we want them to learn to work together harmoniously not tear each other apart."
"I know that." I answered shortly. "Now, if you'd let me finish."
"Very well, go ahead." Nerood told me magnanimously [How bloody generous of him.]
"Anyway, our drill instructors simply flew us to a deserted wilderness and dropped us off. We were on our own from then on to survive as we would. I figured that while the others were out of sight we could take their supplies and leave. They would only have the clothes on their back and each other to depend on." I explained.
"What if they kill each other?" Neroon asked skeptically.
"They won't." I assured him.
"Can we take the chance that you are wrong?"
"Look, I'm not wrong. Trust me."
"I would like to, but we should al least stay unnoticed in their general vicinity to make sure." Neroon responded reluctantly. "Otherwise, perhaps this could work. Without us breathing down their collective necks, they have more leeway to solve their differences as they see fit."
"Exactly. Besides, during EFI training although there were a few content to take out other trainees, most of us decided to work together to ensure our survival. If we were ordered to fight each other but did not, seeing the merits of working together, I am sure that our trainees will do likewise." I told Neroon, as he helped me to my feet.
From there we picked up the packs filled with supplies, as well as the camping gear. We left them five heating devices between them and only enough blankets for half. Underneath the blankets we left enough field rations for all of them for a day and a half.
We quickly gathered their belongings and threw them over our shoulders. I made my way out of camp carrying most of the load and dragging the rest behind me. After I was out of sight, Neroon meticulously covered our tracks, leaving no clues as to where we went, or in what direction. After we settled on a cliff a few thousand feet away, we used our night vision to observe their reactions when they found us gone. We could hear what was being said as well, because Neroon left a small hearing device in a nearby tree, virtually undetectable. As they walked back to the now bare camp we lay down next to each other and began to listen.
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
Survival Camp Begins
I looked back upon our encampment one last time before leading the troops further into the wilderness. As the brush grew denser I couldn't seem to shake of a vague sense of foreboding. Neroon and I didn't have a preset itinerary for the next few weeks. Neroon and I simply thought that we would travel where the mood takes us, although we had planned to row down river and climb the mountain off in the distance at least.
The further we traveled from camp the less disciplined the two groups became. Rather than doing anything about it we let it ride for the moment until we finally made camp. By that time we had been hiking for many hours and we all were thoroughly exhausted.
"Why don't you go wash up in the stream over by that clearing." I suggested, looking quite relaxed and almost asleep. The men quickly took our suggestion to heart. The chance to get clean and cool off too much a temptation. As soon as they left, each taking a change of clothes with them, Neroon ambled over to my side.
"What shall we do about them?" Neroon queried softly so as not to draw any undue attention.
"I have an idea, but I don't know if you'll agree to it." I commented looking hesitant. Although I learned this particular exercise from EFI I wasn't sure if the Minbari would see its merits.
"Well, you will never know if you don't mention it to me."
"Very well." I answered, taking a moment to compose my explanation before responding. "In EFI training we went on a similar expedition, except rather then promoting teamwork, we competed against each other. The last man standing was the victor."
"This does no seem to have any merit in use training our charges." Neroon commented sounding somewhat confused. "After all, we want them to learn to work together harmoniously not tear each other apart."
"I know that." I answered shortly. "Now, if you'd let me finish."
"Very well, go ahead." Nerood told me magnanimously [How bloody generous of him.]
"Anyway, our drill instructors simply flew us to a deserted wilderness and dropped us off. We were on our own from then on to survive as we would. I figured that while the others were out of sight we could take their supplies and leave. They would only have the clothes on their back and each other to depend on." I explained.
"What if they kill each other?" Neroon asked skeptically.
"They won't." I assured him.
"Can we take the chance that you are wrong?"
"Look, I'm not wrong. Trust me."
"I would like to, but we should al least stay unnoticed in their general vicinity to make sure." Neroon responded reluctantly. "Otherwise, perhaps this could work. Without us breathing down their collective necks, they have more leeway to solve their differences as they see fit."
"Exactly. Besides, during EFI training although there were a few content to take out other trainees, most of us decided to work together to ensure our survival. If we were ordered to fight each other but did not, seeing the merits of working together, I am sure that our trainees will do likewise." I told Neroon, as he helped me to my feet.
From there we picked up the packs filled with supplies, as well as the camping gear. We left them five heating devices between them and only enough blankets for half. Underneath the blankets we left enough field rations for all of them for a day and a half.
We quickly gathered their belongings and threw them over our shoulders. I made my way out of camp carrying most of the load and dragging the rest behind me. After I was out of sight, Neroon meticulously covered our tracks, leaving no clues as to where we went, or in what direction. After we settled on a cliff a few thousand feet away, we used our night vision to observe their reactions when they found us gone. We could hear what was being said as well, because Neroon left a small hearing device in a nearby tree, virtually undetectable. As they walked back to the now bare camp we lay down next to each other and began to listen.