A/N- I know that a lot of this has been scenes from the series. This story is supposed to show how some things might have happened in a different context with different consequenses. That being said, none of the dialog that is taken from the series is mine. Standard disclaimers, yada yada. Don't worry, there's a lot more original stuff coming up. Thanks for the reviews! Also, I'm sorry that I haven't gotten a lot up, but I'm doing a massive post tonight to try and make up for it! Sorry guys!
-----
Delenn could not believe it. Only the warrior caste, she had said. And it was true. Only they could possibly move against one of their own. Her physician had assured her that Neroon's wounds were superficial. It looked much worse than it was, and the gash on his head would heal. Delenn hoped that none of the others aboard would try something equally as foolish. She couldn't afford the petty squabbles, the trivial rivalries. They were trying to save their world. They couldn't...
One of Delenn's aides came hurrying into the room, eyes downcast.
"Delenn, I apologize for the intrusion, but you're needed, quickly. There's been an accident."
-----
Later, Delenn stood next to Lennier in the medical bay. He was starting to come around.
"Lennier," she said gently, trying to lighten the mood, "this is the second time I have seen you near death. You are starting to acquire bad habits." She smiled. In Valen's name it was good to see him awake! She had been so afraid for him.
"It was much safer in temple," he agreed. "Also far less interesting."
Sorrowfully, Delenn said, "The doctor tells me that they had to remove part of your lung. I'm sorry. Can you tell me what happened?"
"I was passing a maintenance tube on my way to see you. When I ... I smelled a discharge from the fuel system. There was no time to call for help so ... I crawled into the tube and shut the valve. There was no other choice. If I had waited it would have been drawn into the air recycling system." He was so brave, she thought. She couldn't have wished for a more loyal or selfless friend.
"You're sure it wasn't sabotage?" Delenn asked. "I have been wondering if some of the warrior caste might have been involved."
"No," he said slowly, "I think we can be fairly certain the warrior caste was not involved."
"Well there is at least that much good news. You did a very brave thing Lennier. Everyone here is in your debt. Now rest. We will be at Minbar by this time tomorrow." Then she addressed the rest of her people that had come to see Lennier. "See to it that he is made comfortable. His actions have honored all of us." She left then. They would be arriving at Minbar soon, and she needed to be sure she was ready.