Three Squared
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White Star 22 Star date: September 12, 2269
"Alright Lt. Commander its time for your next lesson." Captain Elena Stetson said as she sat in her chair.
"Oh Goody! What is it this time? Do I get to blow things up?" Lt. Commander Kamikaze Nekoi asked.
Elena just smiled at Haruka Tenoe, who insisted on being called Kamikaze Nekoi when they were off world, and shook her head. "Afraid not Kamikaze. This training requires lots of studying."
"Studying? As in books?"
"Yup and there's only one planet in the galaxy that has a decent library." Elena stated. Then one of the ship's sensors started beeping. "Good we're here."
"Decent Library? You mean Earth? Don't tell me I'm grounded again!"
Elena just laughed as they jumped out of hyperspace. "No not Earth." Elena stood and the view screen appeared. "We're going to Nok ra dul Te'Sheryed." Suddenly a bluish planet came into their view. "Translate the name." Before Kamikaze could move Elena added, "With out using the ship's translator."
"What? How do you expect me to do that?" Kamikaze asked.
"It's a Minbari based planet. They speak the three languages of the Minbari. So what does the name translate to?"
"Uh...Say it again. Slowly."
Elena sighed she knew Kamikaze didn't study the Dictionary she gave her. "Nok." Elena said and waited for her to translate.
"That's book."
"Ra." Elena continued.
"That's the Sun God." Kamikaze stated.
"Wrong." Elena said slightly annoyed. "Ra in Minbari means 'of'. You're thinking of Ancient Egyptian."
"Oh. I knew that. What's the rest of it?"
"Dul."
"mmm...oh I've heard you use this one before." Kamikaze said as she tried to think.
"Dul med nee Wi'mark." Elena said trying to give her a hint.
"Dul med nee Wi'mark...Oh yeah! Understanding is not required."
"So Dul means?"
"Understanding." Kamikaze smiled. "What's next?"
"Te'sheryed."
"Universe?"
"Correct. So what is the name of the planet?"
"Book of Understanding Universe. Huh? That doesn't make sense.
Elena laughed. "That's because that's the exact translation. In English we call it the Library of the Universe."
"So why'd you make me translate it?"
"Just to see if you'd been studying like I told you to."
"That's just mean Lannie!"
Elena smiled and teleported them to the surface of the planet.
Planet Surface- Main Library
Shai'mir Luna Kat was in the middle of the main library putting some texts away. She was the only human on the planet that knew how to properly catalog and organize the texts by the Minbari system. Like every thing else in their culture the library was divided into three sections. One for each of the three languages.
Minsa'sher Avaiera had asked Luna to pull all the information in the library on Valen's prophesy of the One. Now she had the task of returning all 150 documents to their proper places.
"Ok just eight more to go." Luna said to herself as she picked up the next document. "Just my luck all these go on the top shelves and there's no ladder around."
The bookshelves reached up to the ten-foot ceiling, with only three ladders in the entire library. Sighing Luna looked around to be sure no one was watching. Carefully she focused on lifting the document up. The paper slowly floated into the air and gently landed in its proper place on the shelf.
"It gets a little easier to do that every time I do that." Luna mumbled. She carefully lifted the others. Each time they floated a little faster.
Library Entrance
Elena and Kamikaze walked into the large pyramid library. "Welcome to the largest library in the universe." Elena said as she opened the door and held it open for Kamikaze.
"Entil'za Shok'na"
Elena turned to see a woman in a white robe bowing. Elena bowed to her. "Entil'za Minsa'sher Avaiera."
"Is there anything I can help you with?" Avaiera asked.
"Not at the moment. I'm just teaching Kamikaze about White Stars."
"Very good. Just let me know if you need anything. If I'm not around just find Shai'mir Luna Kat." Avaiera bowed and let.
Elena led Kamikaze to the library's computer system. "There are approximately 135 documents on the basic structure and systems of White Stars."
"WHAT!"
Elena laughed. "Don't worry. You don't have to know all of that or even read half of it. The computer has diagrams and 3-D models of everything you'll need to know."
"Elena if you're going to teach me how to fly the ship telepathically why do I need to know all this stuff?" Kamikaze asked.
"Because you can't learn to do it telepathically if you don't know how to do it manually." Elena replied.
Kamikaze looked around while Elena sat down at the computer. "Ya know those book shelves look like giant dominoes."
"Don't even think about it!" Elena stated firmly as she pulled up the 3-D model of a White Star.
On the other side of the library
"Now for the last one." Luna said as she lifted the final document. It floated to the top shelf, but she used a little too much power when she slipped it into its proper place. The shelf started to tip slowly.
"Oh no!" Luna exclaimed as she tried to steady the shelf, but soon it fell back causing a chain reaction.
Computer Terminal
Meanwhile Elena was explaining the fact that White Stars are based on Minbari and Vorlon technology. As she turned her head to look at Kamikaze she saw the shelves falling. Before she could react all the enormous shelves fell around them and documents went everywhere.
"Kamikaze Nekoi!" Elena yelled.
"It wasn't me! I swear I didn't do it!" Kamikaze replied.
Center of the Library
"Oh No!" Luna exclaimed. "Minsa'sher Avaiera is going to kill me!"
She looked around at the huge mess. She knew the only way she could lift the enormous bookshelves would be to use her abilities, but after what just happened she was afraid to try.
Suddenly all the shelves stood up and the documents started flying back to the proper places. "What in Valen's name is going on?" Luna asked, as she looked around amazed. Then she spotted a figure moving towards her. The figure appeared to be floating and her eyes looked completely black. "Who...who are you?" Luna asked.
When all the documents were returned to their proper places Elena floated back down to the floor. Her eyes slowly returned to their normal brown color. She looked at the woman that stood before her. Elena smiled as she scanned Luna gently. "Don't be frightened Luna. I'm Captain Elena Stetson."
"Shok'na." Luna said bowing. "Forgive me. I was not informed of your arrival."
"It's alright Luna. I take it you caused the mess I just cleaned up."
Luna nodded. "Yes Shok'na. Thank you for cleaning it up. Please forgive me. I was putting documents on the top shelf and I didn't..."
"You didn't want to find a ladder so you used your powers." Elena chuckled lightly. "I've done that several times myself."
Luna looked at Elena shocked. "How did you know..."
"You forget I'm a telepath." Elena said. As are you she pathed to Luna.
Luna nodded. "Please don't tell Minsa'sher Aviera. I don't think she'd let me continue to work here if she knew."
"Well if that's what you wish Luna, but I was thinking of asking Avaiera to let me take you with me."
"Me? I'm just a Shai'mir. What good could I possibly be to you Shok'na?" Luna said as she stared at the floor.
"Well first drop the Shok'na. My rank may be Captain, but I prefer to be called Elena." She gently lifted Luna's chin and looked her in the eyes. "Second I can't have an officer that won't look up. She might run into things."
Luna's eyes widened. "You mean..."
"Yes Luna. I want to train you as the newest member of the Teep Squad."
As Luna stood there shocked Kamikaze ran up. "Elena!"
Elena turned to Kamikaze. "Ah you're just in time Lt. Commander."
"In time for what?"
"Lt. Commander Kamikaze Nekoi meet our new recruit, Luna Kat."
Alliance Headquarters- Minbar
Interstellar Alliance President John J. Sheridan sat at his desk looking over some reports. He was so busy reading he didn't notice that Elena had teleported into his office and was standing in front of him.
"Hi Johnny." Elena said after standing there for a few moments.
John jumped nearly falling out of his chair. "Elena!"
Elena sat down propping her feet on his desk. "I know Johnny. You hate when I teleport in and scare you."
"Then why do you do it?"
"What and miss seeing you nearly fall out of your chair?" Elena replied chuckling.
"Very funny." John said slightly annoyed. "So what do you want this time? Or are you here just to annoy me?"
"Aw come on Johnny. You know life would be boring with out me here."
"Oh yeah I'd be so bored between the wars, council meetings, and raider attacks with out you here to scare the living daylights out of me."
"Like you have a lot to worry about. I do all the dirty work."
"Do you mind?" John said pointing at her feet.
"Not at all." Elena replied.
John just gave her an annoyed look. "What do you want now?"
"Permission to start training a new recruit." Elena said smiling sweetly.
"Who?" Her name is Luna Kat." Elena said as she removed her feet from his desk.
"Luna Kat? Seems to me I've heard that name before."
"She works in the main library on Nok ra dul Te'Sheryed.
"A librarian? Why the hell do you want to train her?"
Elena just gave John a grin.
"Wait a minute...Don't tell me she's..."
"Yup. And she's a strong one too. Plus she already knows the book training that I'm teaching Kamikaze at the moment. She could help me teach Kamikaze all she needs to know about White Stars."
John thought it over for a moment. "That would make how many on the Squad now?"
"Eight."
"Alright but if you get more than 9 I'll have to make separate regiments."
Elena hopped up smiling. "Thanks Johnny."
"Just keep the out of trouble."
"I will." Elena said before teleporting out.
"Sometimes I think you'd let her get away with anything." Delenn said as she walked in.
John chuckled. "Well after all she's done for us." John stood and walked over to Delenn placing his arms around her. "She's sworn her life to us and she's saved me I don't know how many times. How can I refuse her anything with a record like that?"
Delenn smiled. "I have no arguments." She said before kissing him.
White Star 22
Elena teleported to the bridge. "Sorry about that." She said seeing she'd scared Luna.
"So what did he say?" Kamikaze asked from the Captain's seat.
"Well he said I can't have more than nine people on the Squad. Otherwise he'll have to create regiments." Elena said as she walked over to where Kamikaze was sitting. "Now get out of my chair."
Kamikaze hopped up and looked at Luna who was looking down at the floor. "What's wrong?"
Luna looked up. "I guess its back to the library for me."
"What?" Kamikaze looked at Elena then back at Luna.
"Only if that's what you wish Luna." Elena said as she sat down.
"But the President said..."
"Johnny said no more than nine. You'd just be number eight. So what'll it be? Going back to the library or are you coming with us?"
Luna looked back and forth from Elena to Kamikaze smiling. "When do we start training?"
Elena smiled. "As soon as you help me teach Kamikaze all she needs to know from the books."
"Aw come on Lannie!"
"Kamikaze Nekoi what have I told you about calling me that when we're off world!"
Luna chuckled as her new friends bickered about their nicknames. Although they were arguing she could tell they weren't mad at one another and they weren't completely serious; after all Elena was the only person Luna knew that called President Sheridan Johnny and got away with it. From all she had heard about the Teep Squad she knew they were quite a bunch. She just never thought she'd ever have a chance to join them.
"Are you two like this a lot?" Luna asked.
"Yes!"
"No!" they replied in unison.
Elena gave Kamikaze a slightly annoyed look. "Usually its worse."
"How so?" Luna inquired.
"Usually Kamikaze is blowing something up."
"Me? What about the time you...."
"Lt Commander!" Elena said in a firm voice.
"What? She probably already knows any way and if she doesn't she needs to know about that."
Elena sighed but before she could reply she picked up something. She stood and walked to the window and scanned space. "I think she's about to see what you're talking about first hand." Elena took her seat and the ship jumped to hyperspace.
"See what?" Luna asked.
"What happens when I lose my temper."
Luna and Kamikaze looked to see Elena had turned the chair so they couldn't see her. "What is it?" Kamikaze asked.
"Drakh raiders. They're attacking a civilian transport."
Suddenly the ship jumped to normal space. The view screen appeared and Luna watched as the ships attacked the transport. Before Luna could react the Drakh ships stopped their attacks and seemed to be dead in space.
"What happened?" Luna asked.
"I disabled their weapons and engines." Elena said as she stood.
"Communications too?" Kamikaze asked.
"No and they're calling for help now."
"Can't you jam their signal?" Luna asked.
"I could but why should I?" Elena said as she turned to them.
Luna gasped when she saw Elena's eyes were pitch black.
"They're no match for her Luna." Kamikaze stated. "The more that come the more targets she has to blow up."
"This is war and targeting civilians is inhuman and against all rules of engagement. None will survive to attempt such an attack again." Elena said as she blew up several ships.
Just then more ships jumped out of hyperspace. "They're hailing us." Kamikaze said.
"Open a channel. Let's see what they want."
Kamikaze opened a communication channel and the Drakh commander appeared on the screen. Luna and Kamikaze listened as the commander and Elena spoke back and forth in Minbari.
"Can you understand what they're saying?" Kamikaze whispered to Luna.
Luna nodded and picked up an earpiece and handed it to Kamikaze. She then pressed some crystals. Kamikaze placed the earpiece on and heard the last of the conversation translated into English.
"You will surrender or be destroyed."
"Wrong answer you piece of dren. You can kiss your fleet goodbye." Elena stated.
Kamikaze and Luna watched as the fleet blew up ship by ship. With in a matter of seconds all 50 ships were destroyed.
"Luna."
Luna walked over slowly still a little scared. "Yes Captain."
"Can you manually fly a White Star?" Elena asked with her eyes closed.
"Yes ma'am."
"Take us to Babylon 5 then. Get Kamikaze to help if needed." Elena said as she stood. "Kamikaze show her the button I told you never to touch." Elena said as she walked towards the door. "Oh Luna," Elena turned back to look at Luna. "I told you to drop the Captain and ma'am. Just call me Elena."
"Alright Elena." Luna said with a smile.
Elena walked to the standard bunk room which she has converted her to own private room. "Entil'za." Upon recognizing Elena's voice and her recognition code the door unlocked and opened. Unlike most White Stars Elena had taken all the Minbari bunks out and put in a King size flat bed with lots of pillows. She laid on the bed and closed her eyes. "Computer, Angels of the Sea, low." Soft jazz music mixed with the sounds of whales and dolphins started playing.
Meanwhile back on the bridge Luna was setting a course for Babylon 5. "Lt. Commander..." Luna said as she finished entering the jump gate sequence.
"Call me Kamikaze." Kamikaze stated as she swiveled in the Captain's chair.
"Ok, uh Kamikaze is Elena ok?"
"What do you mean?" Kamikaze asked as she stood.
"She looked a little weak almost sick like after she destroyed the Drakh fleet."
"She's not quite back to her old self after what happened a month ago." Kamikaze stated. When Luna looked at her confused she continued, "She and her husband had a dramatic experience that ended with her having a miscarriage and losing the baby."
"Elena's married?"
"Yeah there's lots you won't learn about us from books. For example this little button." Kamikaze said as she walked over and pointed to a little button.
"What is it?"
"This is the time travel button that we're never to hit." Kamikaze replied.
"Time travel?" Luna couldn't believe what she was hearing. "How is that possible?"
"Have to ask Lannie she invented it. None of us are from this time Luna. You're the first member to join the Squad that's not from the 21st Century."
"But what about all the records? The pictures and vids of previous battles?"
"All true other than our background. Things like birth date, place of birth, etc. Elena fixed all those records to protect our secret. But don't tell her I told you any of this. I'm sure she'll tell you in time, but no one knows about this other than the rest of the Squad, President Sheridan, Delenn and some guys named Kosh and Lorien that I've never met."
Luna nodded she knew of Kosh and Lorien and could easily understand how they would be involved. "I understand. I won't say a word."
Ranger Out post on Beta Colony
"But Master..."
"No buts Na'Kell." Leo told his Narn companion as he packed his bags. "Renee needs help. Help that no one here, myself included, can provide. But I know who can help her."
"Who?"
"I've heard of a group that handles cases like Renee's. I'm sure they can help."
"But Master Leo where will you find such people?" Na'Kell asked.
"Babylon 5."
White Star 22
Elena was fast asleep dreaming of cheerful things when suddenly her cheery dream turned dark.
She was standing in a lab on a dark world. The smell of death was strong and the cries and screams of people in pain were defining. She rushed forward to find children crying. They were covered in blood and many looked deformed. One child reached up to her crying. "Help us! Please help us!"
Elena bolted up sweating and panting. "In Valen's name!" She jumped to her feet and teleported to the bridge. She sat in her seat and took control of the ship. Giving the engines a boost of extra power she turned to Luna and Kamikaze.
"What's the matter?" Luna asked.
"We've got serious trouble headed our way. Kamikaze take Luna to the training room."
"Why?"
"I want her ready for battle."
Luna and Kamikaze looked at each other then back to Elena. "Battle?" they questioned together.
"Yes. And call the others. I want the whole Squad at B5 ASAP." Elena ordered.
Kamikaze nodded and she and Luna went to do as she asked while Elena stared out into space. "Hold on little ones. We're on our way."
White Star 87
Captain Jessica Stetson, Commander Rogue Draka, and Commander Beckie Garrison sat in the galley eating when Jessica's comm. Link beeped. She stood and walked to the view screen and opened a communication's channel. "Hi Kamikaze. What can I do for you?
"Elena wants you to meet us at B5 ASAP." Kamikaze replied.
"At B5? For what?" Rogue asked. "Doesn't she know we're busy?"
"Rogue might not be a good idea to miss this one." Kamikaze stated.
"Why? Are we going to blow something up?" Beckie asked.
"I don't know, but from Elena's tone it must be serious."
"Alright." Jess said, "Tell big sis we'll see her there." She then closed the communication line.
White Star 12
Captain Kathryn Marie Crichton O'Neill sat in the captain's chair monitoring sector eleven, which was the scene of five raider attacks with in the last week. "Rachel you don't have to watch that sensor. I'll know the moment any ship jumps into this sector."
Commander Rachel Wright looked up from panel. "What exactly are we waiting for Kath?"
"Raiders, Drakh, or anything else that might need to be blown up." Kath stated
When a sensor started beeping Rachel looked around, "What's that?"
"Incoming transmission." Kath stated as she opened the channel.
Kamikaze appeared on the view screen. "Kath, Elena wants you to meet us at B5 ASAP."
"Why?" Rachel asked. "What's wrong?"
"I don't know. All I know is she came in and gave our engines a boost and ordered us to contact you."
"Us?" Kath inquired.
"Yeah me and Luna. She's the new member."
"Elena sweet talk old Johnny boy again?" Kath asked as she stood.
"Yeah. He said we can't have more than nine members though." Kamikaze stated.
"Alright Kamikaze we'll meet you there. Tell Elena who ever gets there last has patrol duty for a week."
Kamikaze laughed. "You're gonna lose Kath."
"We'll see." Kath chuckled before closing the channel.
"We going to cheat?" Rachel asked.
"Of course we are." Kath said as she gave the engines an energy boost.
White Star 22
Elena sat in her chair starring out in to space. She was deep in thought when Kamikaze came up to her.
"Elena." Kamikaze called. "Elena...Captain Stetson..." It wasn't until Kamikaze reached out and touched her that Elena responded.
"Hmm? Oh, what is it Kamikaze?"
"Jess has Rogue and Beckie with her and Kath has Rachel."
"They going to meet us there?"
"Yeah and Kath said 'last one there has patrol duty for a week'. I thought you'd want to know about that right away." Kamikaze replied.
Elena smiled. "Oh she is so going to get it." Elena said as she stood and gave the engines all the power she could.
Babylon 5
Captain Elizabeth Lochley sat at her desk reading over reports when Lt. Corwin walked in.
"Captain." The Lt. said once he was in front of her desk.
"Yes Lt.?"
"There's a man demanding to see you."
"Tell him I'm busy so unless it's an emergency..."
"Ma'am he's wearing a Ranger pin."
Lochley sighed, "Send him in Lt."
"Yes ma'am." Corwin said before walking out.
Lockly shook her head. A ranger demanding to see her was never a good thing. Last time there were eight riots, 35 wounded, two dead, and an incident with a drunk Minbari she didn't even want to think about. She stood and walked to the other side of her desk. She watched as a tall human male about 6'3" with light brown hair that had speckles of gray, entered the room. She had expected to see him dressed in the standard Ranger uniform, but this man wore black pants, a white shirt and a red jacket. Other than the bluish green Ranger pin he wore on his right side you'd never think he was a Ranger.
"Captain Lochley thank you for seeing me on such short notice."
"Well excuse me if I sound rude but when one of you shows up trouble isn't too far behind."
"One of me?"
"Rangers, but I must admit I was surprised to see you out of uniform."
"Oh you mean this?" he said pointing to the pin. "I'm not longer with the Anla'shok. I wear this as a reminder of my younger years."
"Wait a minute. You're no longer a Ranger? I thought you were a Ranger until death unless you were banished by the council. If that were the case with you they would have taken the pin. So who exactly are you?"
"Oh forgive me Captain. My name is Leo Mathews. I am still allowed to wear this because I left with permission. I was tired of traveling around and never seeing the faces of those I helped. So when I arrived on Beta Colony and saw they were in need of a teacher I volunteered. The Grey Council granted me permission and I left the Rangers."
"I see." Lochley stated.
"But as for your comment Captain I'm sorry to say you're right in my case. I'm in need of help, but not from you directly."
"I'm afraid I don't understand."
"I need you to help me locate a group of people."
"Who?" Lochley asked almost afraid to hear his answer.
"I believe they call themselves the Teep Squad."
Beta Colony
Na'Kell watched Renee through the glass. "Maser Leo will be back soon Renee. He's getting help for you."
Renee sat there in a straight jacket. All the objects that weren't bolted to the floor had been removed from the room. She looked around the room and screamed. "No! No more needles!"
Doctor Morgan Lee walked to Na'Kell's side. "What is she talking about? We've never given her a shot."
"Memories doctor. Memories." Na'Kell said as she turned to face the doctor. "We found her in an abandoned lab ten years ago. The place was a mess. There were needles, drugs, and empty blood stained cages. Renee was the only living sole there. I took years to get her over it."
"My God what did they do to her?" Morgan asked
"Terrible, terrible things. Experiments, torture and she wasn't the only one. We found files that were left behind."
"Who would do such a thing? Especially to a child?"
"We never found out who was responsible." Na'Kell replied.
"So what happened after you found her?" Dr. Lee asked.
"We managed to sedate her and take her to Minbar. Master Leo was once a Ranger so they treated her injuries, but Master Leo insisted on bringing her here and helping her though the emotional part himself. After a few weeks we discovered that Renee is telepathic."
"So that's why you had us take everything from the room."
"Yes. For a long time she had terrible nightmares and we had to keep her in a room like this. Finally Master Leo got through to her and taught her everything she needed to know including how to suppress her powers." Na'Kell explained.
"Did she ever have relapses?"
"No. Never. That's why Master Leo went to get help for her."
"Who could possibly help in a situation like this?"
"I'm not sure, but who ever they are I hope they come soon."
Babylon 5
Lochley stood in Command and Control looking out into space. "Have you gotten a hold of President Sheridan yet?"
"No ma'am." Lt. Corwin replied. "He's still meeting with the council."
"Then Elena should be with him, seeing she's part of the council. Now we just have to...." She was cut off by an alarm. "What is it?"
"We've got two jump points forming." Lt. Corwin said. "Its White Stars Captain."
"Great more Rangers." Lochley mumbled.
"They're hailing us."
"Put them through."
Elena and Kath appeared on the view screen.
"Well you two have saved me a lot of trouble. Dock your ships and meet me in my office." Lochley stated.
"We'll be there before you will Captain." Kath stated before both she and Elena closed communication and teleported to Lochley's office.
When Lochley arrived in her office she found Kath and Elena arguing. "What's going on?"
"Good, Captain can you help us settle this?" Kamikaze asked.
"Settle What?"
"Who made it to B5 first" Elena and Kath asked together.
Lochley looked at them confused. "Both ships arrived at the same time."
"Told you!" Kamikaze said excitedly.
"Someone want to explain what is going on here?"
"Kath bet a week of patrol duty that she'd beat us here." Kamikaze explained.
"I'm glad you two have time for fun and games. Perhaps President Sheridan would like to know about the activities of his so called top team." Lochley stated.
Elena glared at Lochley. "Regardless of your opinion of us we always get the job done. Now as for our job, we're waiting for Jess to arrive. We've got a serious problem."
Lochley sat down at her desk. "Well I've got another one for you."
"Leo Mathews." Elena said as he walked in.
Leo looked at the group. "Captain Lochley is this the famous Teep Squad?"
"More like the infamous Teep Squad." Lochley mumbled.
Kath and Elena glared at Lochley then turned back to Leo. "What do you need us for?"
"I've got a girl that needs your help. It's important that we leave immediately." Leo explained.
Elena scanned him lightly. "We'll leave as soon as Jess gets here."
"Wait what about the reason you called us here?" Rachel asked.
"This is related to that." Elena replied.
Leo looked at them confused. "How did you?"
"Unauthorized scan." Lochley said. "I should report you."
"Report what?" Elena demanded. "His thoughts were louder than you can scream. If I happen to be able to hear them why should I ignore them?"
"As a telepath it's your duty..."
"My duty is to protect the innocent by any means necessary. If you have a problem with how we do our jobs take it up with John."
"I intend to do just that."
Elena teleported out of the Captain's office and arrived in her quarters. One of the advantages of being an Earth Force officer was having her own permeate private room on the station.
Kath looked at Lochley. "Well Captain if you need us we'll be on my ship." Kath stated before she teleported everyone to White Star 12.
Lochley shook her head. She didn't hide the fact that she didn't like the Squad. She especially didn't like Elena. Her biggest problem with Elena was the fact that she could do no wrong in John's eyes, so whenever she complained about her he never did a thing about it. She wasn't sure if it was because Elena was so close with the President or if he, like so many others, feared her deadly temper. Of all the members of the Interstellar Alliance Kath and Elena were almost Legendary for just their tempers. Lochley sighed and stood. "I'll contact President Sheridan again. For all the good it'll do me."
White Star 12
Kath sat in her chair "Better give Elena time to cool off since Lee's not here."
"Why does the Captain hate Elena so much?" Luna asked.
"She dislikes all of us." Rachel stated.
"Because we're telepaths." Kath added.
"And because of our close relationship with her ex-husband." Elena stated as she walked on the bridge.
"Thought you were in your room?" Kamikaze inquired.
"Well I thought I should be here to explain things." Elena replied.
"Aren't we going to wait for Jess?" Rachel asked.
"She just arrived." Kath stated before she teleported Jess, Rogue, and Beckie to the bridge.
"Hi gang." Kamikaze said.
They looked around a little confused. "How about a warning before you do that Kath." Jess said.
They all seemed to spot Luna at the same time. Elena noticed and walked over to her. "Well first I'd like all of you to meet our new member. This is Luna Kat. Luna meet the rest of the Squad. This is Captain Jessica Stetson, my little sister, Commander Rogue Draka, Commander Beckie Garrison, and I believe you've met Commander Rachel Wright and Captain Kath O'Neill."
They all said hi to Luna and talked to her for a few moments before Elena continued, "Now for the reason I called all of you here. There are children in trouble."
"How do you know this?" Rachel asked.
"I had a dream."
"You called us here just for a dream?" Rogue demanded.
"It wasn't just a dream. It was a vision. A cry for help. Innocent children are being hurt and they need our help." Elena turned to Leo. "Why don't you tell them about Renee?"
Leo stepped forward and bowed. "Ten years ago I found a girl on an abandoned planet. They had experimented on her and tortured her. She wasn't the only one either. There were files of hundreds of children being experimented on. Apparently they were trying to create stronger telepaths to use as weapons. We never found out who was responsible. I took Renee to Minbar where she was treated and then to Beta Colony where I raised her and helped her through her pain. I soon found she was a telepath, and now she's had a relapse of some short. She sits in a corner screaming about needles and such. I've tried but I can't get through to her."
Kath nodded. "We'll help her Leo."
"Should we take all three ships?" Rachel asked.
"No one will do." Elena stated. "But I have a pit stop to make first. I'll meet you all there." Elena teleported to White Star 22 and jumped to Hyperspace.
"Good then let's get going." Kath said before jumping into hyperspace. She set a course for Beta Colony and stood. "We should arrive in an hour or so."
"How? It's a 5 hour trip." Leo asked.
"Kath and Elena are strong enough to give the engines an energy boost shorting travel time." Beckie explained.
"So we might as well get some food." Rogue said.
Alliance Headquarters- Minbar
Sheridan stood at the window watching David play outside. He smiled as his son built a castle with his blocks. He turned when he heard someone walk in.
"Mr. President there's a call for you from Babylon 5. It's Captain Lochley."
"Thank you. I'll take it in my office." John walked to his office and presses his com link accepting the call. "What can I do for you Captain?"
"Mr. President it's about the Teep Squad."
John sighed. He figured it wouldn't be long before they got into trouble again, especially with a new member. "What is it this time Captain?"
"Well mainly it's Elena. She's been performing unauthorized sans and according to article..."
"Captain." John said cutting her off. "As you know that rule was based on PSI Corps policy. And PSI Corps is not longer around therefore that rule is invalid. Now was she scanning you any of your personnel, or just picking up on random thoughts during a conversation."
"Picking up thoughts sir, but the point is..."
"The point is Captain that she knows what's she's doing. Now if you'll excuse me Captain I'm very busy." John closed the channel and walked outside and picked David up. "Come on little guy. Let's go find your mom and see if she wants to go with us to the park."
White Star 22
Elena sat in her chair and entered a few commands on the control panel. She this pressed the red button that she has told Kamikaze never to press. After a few moments she pressed the button again and jumped out of hyperspace and cloaked the ship. She was now orbiting Earth in the year 2004. She landed the ship in an open field near a farm in Southern Virginia. As she neared the ground large doors opened and the ship lowered into a large cave underground. Elena walked off the ship and changed out of her uniform and into jeans and a red t-shirt.
After brushing her hair she climbed a stair case that lead to a secret door in an old tobacco barn. She walked out and was greeted by an excited basset. "Hi Charlie. Did you miss me?"
The pup barked happily and ran across the creek. Elena smiled and walked to the farmhouse. She smiled seeing a Silver Corvette parked in the car shed.
When she entered the house she heard the quite sounds of jazz music playing. She walked in the bedroom and found who she was looking for. His light brown hair was less than perfect from his tossing on the bed. She sat down on the edge of the bed and watched him sleep for a moment. He looked so peaceful she hated to wake him.
She gently brushed a strand of hair from his face and called his name softly. "Lee. Lee come on sweetheart time to wake up."
Lee opened his eyes slowly. "Mmm hi."
"Hi yourself." Elena said before kissing him gently. "Do you have to work today?"
Lee sat up slowly. "No I've got the rest of the week off. Why?"
"I could use your help."
"Sure what do you need?"
Elena wrapped her arms around her husband. "All I need is you."
"Well you know you've got me forever." Lee replied before kissing her passionately.
DISCLAIMER: all characters belong to the rightful owners. My made up characters are my own creation. I don't claim to own the characters from Babylon 5, Stargate SG1, and Scarecrow and Mrs. King, nor do I make a profit from this story. This was written purely for my own entertainment and the entertainment of others
White Star 22 Star date: September 12, 2269
"Alright Lt. Commander its time for your next lesson." Captain Elena Stetson said as she sat in her chair.
"Oh Goody! What is it this time? Do I get to blow things up?" Lt. Commander Kamikaze Nekoi asked.
Elena just smiled at Haruka Tenoe, who insisted on being called Kamikaze Nekoi when they were off world, and shook her head. "Afraid not Kamikaze. This training requires lots of studying."
"Studying? As in books?"
"Yup and there's only one planet in the galaxy that has a decent library." Elena stated. Then one of the ship's sensors started beeping. "Good we're here."
"Decent Library? You mean Earth? Don't tell me I'm grounded again!"
Elena just laughed as they jumped out of hyperspace. "No not Earth." Elena stood and the view screen appeared. "We're going to Nok ra dul Te'Sheryed." Suddenly a bluish planet came into their view. "Translate the name." Before Kamikaze could move Elena added, "With out using the ship's translator."
"What? How do you expect me to do that?" Kamikaze asked.
"It's a Minbari based planet. They speak the three languages of the Minbari. So what does the name translate to?"
"Uh...Say it again. Slowly."
Elena sighed she knew Kamikaze didn't study the Dictionary she gave her. "Nok." Elena said and waited for her to translate.
"That's book."
"Ra." Elena continued.
"That's the Sun God." Kamikaze stated.
"Wrong." Elena said slightly annoyed. "Ra in Minbari means 'of'. You're thinking of Ancient Egyptian."
"Oh. I knew that. What's the rest of it?"
"Dul."
"mmm...oh I've heard you use this one before." Kamikaze said as she tried to think.
"Dul med nee Wi'mark." Elena said trying to give her a hint.
"Dul med nee Wi'mark...Oh yeah! Understanding is not required."
"So Dul means?"
"Understanding." Kamikaze smiled. "What's next?"
"Te'sheryed."
"Universe?"
"Correct. So what is the name of the planet?"
"Book of Understanding Universe. Huh? That doesn't make sense.
Elena laughed. "That's because that's the exact translation. In English we call it the Library of the Universe."
"So why'd you make me translate it?"
"Just to see if you'd been studying like I told you to."
"That's just mean Lannie!"
Elena smiled and teleported them to the surface of the planet.
Planet Surface- Main Library
Shai'mir Luna Kat was in the middle of the main library putting some texts away. She was the only human on the planet that knew how to properly catalog and organize the texts by the Minbari system. Like every thing else in their culture the library was divided into three sections. One for each of the three languages.
Minsa'sher Avaiera had asked Luna to pull all the information in the library on Valen's prophesy of the One. Now she had the task of returning all 150 documents to their proper places.
"Ok just eight more to go." Luna said to herself as she picked up the next document. "Just my luck all these go on the top shelves and there's no ladder around."
The bookshelves reached up to the ten-foot ceiling, with only three ladders in the entire library. Sighing Luna looked around to be sure no one was watching. Carefully she focused on lifting the document up. The paper slowly floated into the air and gently landed in its proper place on the shelf.
"It gets a little easier to do that every time I do that." Luna mumbled. She carefully lifted the others. Each time they floated a little faster.
Library Entrance
Elena and Kamikaze walked into the large pyramid library. "Welcome to the largest library in the universe." Elena said as she opened the door and held it open for Kamikaze.
"Entil'za Shok'na"
Elena turned to see a woman in a white robe bowing. Elena bowed to her. "Entil'za Minsa'sher Avaiera."
"Is there anything I can help you with?" Avaiera asked.
"Not at the moment. I'm just teaching Kamikaze about White Stars."
"Very good. Just let me know if you need anything. If I'm not around just find Shai'mir Luna Kat." Avaiera bowed and let.
Elena led Kamikaze to the library's computer system. "There are approximately 135 documents on the basic structure and systems of White Stars."
"WHAT!"
Elena laughed. "Don't worry. You don't have to know all of that or even read half of it. The computer has diagrams and 3-D models of everything you'll need to know."
"Elena if you're going to teach me how to fly the ship telepathically why do I need to know all this stuff?" Kamikaze asked.
"Because you can't learn to do it telepathically if you don't know how to do it manually." Elena replied.
Kamikaze looked around while Elena sat down at the computer. "Ya know those book shelves look like giant dominoes."
"Don't even think about it!" Elena stated firmly as she pulled up the 3-D model of a White Star.
On the other side of the library
"Now for the last one." Luna said as she lifted the final document. It floated to the top shelf, but she used a little too much power when she slipped it into its proper place. The shelf started to tip slowly.
"Oh no!" Luna exclaimed as she tried to steady the shelf, but soon it fell back causing a chain reaction.
Computer Terminal
Meanwhile Elena was explaining the fact that White Stars are based on Minbari and Vorlon technology. As she turned her head to look at Kamikaze she saw the shelves falling. Before she could react all the enormous shelves fell around them and documents went everywhere.
"Kamikaze Nekoi!" Elena yelled.
"It wasn't me! I swear I didn't do it!" Kamikaze replied.
Center of the Library
"Oh No!" Luna exclaimed. "Minsa'sher Avaiera is going to kill me!"
She looked around at the huge mess. She knew the only way she could lift the enormous bookshelves would be to use her abilities, but after what just happened she was afraid to try.
Suddenly all the shelves stood up and the documents started flying back to the proper places. "What in Valen's name is going on?" Luna asked, as she looked around amazed. Then she spotted a figure moving towards her. The figure appeared to be floating and her eyes looked completely black. "Who...who are you?" Luna asked.
When all the documents were returned to their proper places Elena floated back down to the floor. Her eyes slowly returned to their normal brown color. She looked at the woman that stood before her. Elena smiled as she scanned Luna gently. "Don't be frightened Luna. I'm Captain Elena Stetson."
"Shok'na." Luna said bowing. "Forgive me. I was not informed of your arrival."
"It's alright Luna. I take it you caused the mess I just cleaned up."
Luna nodded. "Yes Shok'na. Thank you for cleaning it up. Please forgive me. I was putting documents on the top shelf and I didn't..."
"You didn't want to find a ladder so you used your powers." Elena chuckled lightly. "I've done that several times myself."
Luna looked at Elena shocked. "How did you know..."
"You forget I'm a telepath." Elena said. As are you she pathed to Luna.
Luna nodded. "Please don't tell Minsa'sher Aviera. I don't think she'd let me continue to work here if she knew."
"Well if that's what you wish Luna, but I was thinking of asking Avaiera to let me take you with me."
"Me? I'm just a Shai'mir. What good could I possibly be to you Shok'na?" Luna said as she stared at the floor.
"Well first drop the Shok'na. My rank may be Captain, but I prefer to be called Elena." She gently lifted Luna's chin and looked her in the eyes. "Second I can't have an officer that won't look up. She might run into things."
Luna's eyes widened. "You mean..."
"Yes Luna. I want to train you as the newest member of the Teep Squad."
As Luna stood there shocked Kamikaze ran up. "Elena!"
Elena turned to Kamikaze. "Ah you're just in time Lt. Commander."
"In time for what?"
"Lt. Commander Kamikaze Nekoi meet our new recruit, Luna Kat."
Alliance Headquarters- Minbar
Interstellar Alliance President John J. Sheridan sat at his desk looking over some reports. He was so busy reading he didn't notice that Elena had teleported into his office and was standing in front of him.
"Hi Johnny." Elena said after standing there for a few moments.
John jumped nearly falling out of his chair. "Elena!"
Elena sat down propping her feet on his desk. "I know Johnny. You hate when I teleport in and scare you."
"Then why do you do it?"
"What and miss seeing you nearly fall out of your chair?" Elena replied chuckling.
"Very funny." John said slightly annoyed. "So what do you want this time? Or are you here just to annoy me?"
"Aw come on Johnny. You know life would be boring with out me here."
"Oh yeah I'd be so bored between the wars, council meetings, and raider attacks with out you here to scare the living daylights out of me."
"Like you have a lot to worry about. I do all the dirty work."
"Do you mind?" John said pointing at her feet.
"Not at all." Elena replied.
John just gave her an annoyed look. "What do you want now?"
"Permission to start training a new recruit." Elena said smiling sweetly.
"Who?" Her name is Luna Kat." Elena said as she removed her feet from his desk.
"Luna Kat? Seems to me I've heard that name before."
"She works in the main library on Nok ra dul Te'Sheryed.
"A librarian? Why the hell do you want to train her?"
Elena just gave John a grin.
"Wait a minute...Don't tell me she's..."
"Yup. And she's a strong one too. Plus she already knows the book training that I'm teaching Kamikaze at the moment. She could help me teach Kamikaze all she needs to know about White Stars."
John thought it over for a moment. "That would make how many on the Squad now?"
"Eight."
"Alright but if you get more than 9 I'll have to make separate regiments."
Elena hopped up smiling. "Thanks Johnny."
"Just keep the out of trouble."
"I will." Elena said before teleporting out.
"Sometimes I think you'd let her get away with anything." Delenn said as she walked in.
John chuckled. "Well after all she's done for us." John stood and walked over to Delenn placing his arms around her. "She's sworn her life to us and she's saved me I don't know how many times. How can I refuse her anything with a record like that?"
Delenn smiled. "I have no arguments." She said before kissing him.
White Star 22
Elena teleported to the bridge. "Sorry about that." She said seeing she'd scared Luna.
"So what did he say?" Kamikaze asked from the Captain's seat.
"Well he said I can't have more than nine people on the Squad. Otherwise he'll have to create regiments." Elena said as she walked over to where Kamikaze was sitting. "Now get out of my chair."
Kamikaze hopped up and looked at Luna who was looking down at the floor. "What's wrong?"
Luna looked up. "I guess its back to the library for me."
"What?" Kamikaze looked at Elena then back at Luna.
"Only if that's what you wish Luna." Elena said as she sat down.
"But the President said..."
"Johnny said no more than nine. You'd just be number eight. So what'll it be? Going back to the library or are you coming with us?"
Luna looked back and forth from Elena to Kamikaze smiling. "When do we start training?"
Elena smiled. "As soon as you help me teach Kamikaze all she needs to know from the books."
"Aw come on Lannie!"
"Kamikaze Nekoi what have I told you about calling me that when we're off world!"
Luna chuckled as her new friends bickered about their nicknames. Although they were arguing she could tell they weren't mad at one another and they weren't completely serious; after all Elena was the only person Luna knew that called President Sheridan Johnny and got away with it. From all she had heard about the Teep Squad she knew they were quite a bunch. She just never thought she'd ever have a chance to join them.
"Are you two like this a lot?" Luna asked.
"Yes!"
"No!" they replied in unison.
Elena gave Kamikaze a slightly annoyed look. "Usually its worse."
"How so?" Luna inquired.
"Usually Kamikaze is blowing something up."
"Me? What about the time you...."
"Lt Commander!" Elena said in a firm voice.
"What? She probably already knows any way and if she doesn't she needs to know about that."
Elena sighed but before she could reply she picked up something. She stood and walked to the window and scanned space. "I think she's about to see what you're talking about first hand." Elena took her seat and the ship jumped to hyperspace.
"See what?" Luna asked.
"What happens when I lose my temper."
Luna and Kamikaze looked to see Elena had turned the chair so they couldn't see her. "What is it?" Kamikaze asked.
"Drakh raiders. They're attacking a civilian transport."
Suddenly the ship jumped to normal space. The view screen appeared and Luna watched as the ships attacked the transport. Before Luna could react the Drakh ships stopped their attacks and seemed to be dead in space.
"What happened?" Luna asked.
"I disabled their weapons and engines." Elena said as she stood.
"Communications too?" Kamikaze asked.
"No and they're calling for help now."
"Can't you jam their signal?" Luna asked.
"I could but why should I?" Elena said as she turned to them.
Luna gasped when she saw Elena's eyes were pitch black.
"They're no match for her Luna." Kamikaze stated. "The more that come the more targets she has to blow up."
"This is war and targeting civilians is inhuman and against all rules of engagement. None will survive to attempt such an attack again." Elena said as she blew up several ships.
Just then more ships jumped out of hyperspace. "They're hailing us." Kamikaze said.
"Open a channel. Let's see what they want."
Kamikaze opened a communication channel and the Drakh commander appeared on the screen. Luna and Kamikaze listened as the commander and Elena spoke back and forth in Minbari.
"Can you understand what they're saying?" Kamikaze whispered to Luna.
Luna nodded and picked up an earpiece and handed it to Kamikaze. She then pressed some crystals. Kamikaze placed the earpiece on and heard the last of the conversation translated into English.
"You will surrender or be destroyed."
"Wrong answer you piece of dren. You can kiss your fleet goodbye." Elena stated.
Kamikaze and Luna watched as the fleet blew up ship by ship. With in a matter of seconds all 50 ships were destroyed.
"Luna."
Luna walked over slowly still a little scared. "Yes Captain."
"Can you manually fly a White Star?" Elena asked with her eyes closed.
"Yes ma'am."
"Take us to Babylon 5 then. Get Kamikaze to help if needed." Elena said as she stood. "Kamikaze show her the button I told you never to touch." Elena said as she walked towards the door. "Oh Luna," Elena turned back to look at Luna. "I told you to drop the Captain and ma'am. Just call me Elena."
"Alright Elena." Luna said with a smile.
Elena walked to the standard bunk room which she has converted her to own private room. "Entil'za." Upon recognizing Elena's voice and her recognition code the door unlocked and opened. Unlike most White Stars Elena had taken all the Minbari bunks out and put in a King size flat bed with lots of pillows. She laid on the bed and closed her eyes. "Computer, Angels of the Sea, low." Soft jazz music mixed with the sounds of whales and dolphins started playing.
Meanwhile back on the bridge Luna was setting a course for Babylon 5. "Lt. Commander..." Luna said as she finished entering the jump gate sequence.
"Call me Kamikaze." Kamikaze stated as she swiveled in the Captain's chair.
"Ok, uh Kamikaze is Elena ok?"
"What do you mean?" Kamikaze asked as she stood.
"She looked a little weak almost sick like after she destroyed the Drakh fleet."
"She's not quite back to her old self after what happened a month ago." Kamikaze stated. When Luna looked at her confused she continued, "She and her husband had a dramatic experience that ended with her having a miscarriage and losing the baby."
"Elena's married?"
"Yeah there's lots you won't learn about us from books. For example this little button." Kamikaze said as she walked over and pointed to a little button.
"What is it?"
"This is the time travel button that we're never to hit." Kamikaze replied.
"Time travel?" Luna couldn't believe what she was hearing. "How is that possible?"
"Have to ask Lannie she invented it. None of us are from this time Luna. You're the first member to join the Squad that's not from the 21st Century."
"But what about all the records? The pictures and vids of previous battles?"
"All true other than our background. Things like birth date, place of birth, etc. Elena fixed all those records to protect our secret. But don't tell her I told you any of this. I'm sure she'll tell you in time, but no one knows about this other than the rest of the Squad, President Sheridan, Delenn and some guys named Kosh and Lorien that I've never met."
Luna nodded she knew of Kosh and Lorien and could easily understand how they would be involved. "I understand. I won't say a word."
Ranger Out post on Beta Colony
"But Master..."
"No buts Na'Kell." Leo told his Narn companion as he packed his bags. "Renee needs help. Help that no one here, myself included, can provide. But I know who can help her."
"Who?"
"I've heard of a group that handles cases like Renee's. I'm sure they can help."
"But Master Leo where will you find such people?" Na'Kell asked.
"Babylon 5."
White Star 22
Elena was fast asleep dreaming of cheerful things when suddenly her cheery dream turned dark.
She was standing in a lab on a dark world. The smell of death was strong and the cries and screams of people in pain were defining. She rushed forward to find children crying. They were covered in blood and many looked deformed. One child reached up to her crying. "Help us! Please help us!"
Elena bolted up sweating and panting. "In Valen's name!" She jumped to her feet and teleported to the bridge. She sat in her seat and took control of the ship. Giving the engines a boost of extra power she turned to Luna and Kamikaze.
"What's the matter?" Luna asked.
"We've got serious trouble headed our way. Kamikaze take Luna to the training room."
"Why?"
"I want her ready for battle."
Luna and Kamikaze looked at each other then back to Elena. "Battle?" they questioned together.
"Yes. And call the others. I want the whole Squad at B5 ASAP." Elena ordered.
Kamikaze nodded and she and Luna went to do as she asked while Elena stared out into space. "Hold on little ones. We're on our way."
White Star 87
Captain Jessica Stetson, Commander Rogue Draka, and Commander Beckie Garrison sat in the galley eating when Jessica's comm. Link beeped. She stood and walked to the view screen and opened a communication's channel. "Hi Kamikaze. What can I do for you?
"Elena wants you to meet us at B5 ASAP." Kamikaze replied.
"At B5? For what?" Rogue asked. "Doesn't she know we're busy?"
"Rogue might not be a good idea to miss this one." Kamikaze stated.
"Why? Are we going to blow something up?" Beckie asked.
"I don't know, but from Elena's tone it must be serious."
"Alright." Jess said, "Tell big sis we'll see her there." She then closed the communication line.
White Star 12
Captain Kathryn Marie Crichton O'Neill sat in the captain's chair monitoring sector eleven, which was the scene of five raider attacks with in the last week. "Rachel you don't have to watch that sensor. I'll know the moment any ship jumps into this sector."
Commander Rachel Wright looked up from panel. "What exactly are we waiting for Kath?"
"Raiders, Drakh, or anything else that might need to be blown up." Kath stated
When a sensor started beeping Rachel looked around, "What's that?"
"Incoming transmission." Kath stated as she opened the channel.
Kamikaze appeared on the view screen. "Kath, Elena wants you to meet us at B5 ASAP."
"Why?" Rachel asked. "What's wrong?"
"I don't know. All I know is she came in and gave our engines a boost and ordered us to contact you."
"Us?" Kath inquired.
"Yeah me and Luna. She's the new member."
"Elena sweet talk old Johnny boy again?" Kath asked as she stood.
"Yeah. He said we can't have more than nine members though." Kamikaze stated.
"Alright Kamikaze we'll meet you there. Tell Elena who ever gets there last has patrol duty for a week."
Kamikaze laughed. "You're gonna lose Kath."
"We'll see." Kath chuckled before closing the channel.
"We going to cheat?" Rachel asked.
"Of course we are." Kath said as she gave the engines an energy boost.
White Star 22
Elena sat in her chair starring out in to space. She was deep in thought when Kamikaze came up to her.
"Elena." Kamikaze called. "Elena...Captain Stetson..." It wasn't until Kamikaze reached out and touched her that Elena responded.
"Hmm? Oh, what is it Kamikaze?"
"Jess has Rogue and Beckie with her and Kath has Rachel."
"They going to meet us there?"
"Yeah and Kath said 'last one there has patrol duty for a week'. I thought you'd want to know about that right away." Kamikaze replied.
Elena smiled. "Oh she is so going to get it." Elena said as she stood and gave the engines all the power she could.
Babylon 5
Captain Elizabeth Lochley sat at her desk reading over reports when Lt. Corwin walked in.
"Captain." The Lt. said once he was in front of her desk.
"Yes Lt.?"
"There's a man demanding to see you."
"Tell him I'm busy so unless it's an emergency..."
"Ma'am he's wearing a Ranger pin."
Lochley sighed, "Send him in Lt."
"Yes ma'am." Corwin said before walking out.
Lockly shook her head. A ranger demanding to see her was never a good thing. Last time there were eight riots, 35 wounded, two dead, and an incident with a drunk Minbari she didn't even want to think about. She stood and walked to the other side of her desk. She watched as a tall human male about 6'3" with light brown hair that had speckles of gray, entered the room. She had expected to see him dressed in the standard Ranger uniform, but this man wore black pants, a white shirt and a red jacket. Other than the bluish green Ranger pin he wore on his right side you'd never think he was a Ranger.
"Captain Lochley thank you for seeing me on such short notice."
"Well excuse me if I sound rude but when one of you shows up trouble isn't too far behind."
"One of me?"
"Rangers, but I must admit I was surprised to see you out of uniform."
"Oh you mean this?" he said pointing to the pin. "I'm not longer with the Anla'shok. I wear this as a reminder of my younger years."
"Wait a minute. You're no longer a Ranger? I thought you were a Ranger until death unless you were banished by the council. If that were the case with you they would have taken the pin. So who exactly are you?"
"Oh forgive me Captain. My name is Leo Mathews. I am still allowed to wear this because I left with permission. I was tired of traveling around and never seeing the faces of those I helped. So when I arrived on Beta Colony and saw they were in need of a teacher I volunteered. The Grey Council granted me permission and I left the Rangers."
"I see." Lochley stated.
"But as for your comment Captain I'm sorry to say you're right in my case. I'm in need of help, but not from you directly."
"I'm afraid I don't understand."
"I need you to help me locate a group of people."
"Who?" Lochley asked almost afraid to hear his answer.
"I believe they call themselves the Teep Squad."
Beta Colony
Na'Kell watched Renee through the glass. "Maser Leo will be back soon Renee. He's getting help for you."
Renee sat there in a straight jacket. All the objects that weren't bolted to the floor had been removed from the room. She looked around the room and screamed. "No! No more needles!"
Doctor Morgan Lee walked to Na'Kell's side. "What is she talking about? We've never given her a shot."
"Memories doctor. Memories." Na'Kell said as she turned to face the doctor. "We found her in an abandoned lab ten years ago. The place was a mess. There were needles, drugs, and empty blood stained cages. Renee was the only living sole there. I took years to get her over it."
"My God what did they do to her?" Morgan asked
"Terrible, terrible things. Experiments, torture and she wasn't the only one. We found files that were left behind."
"Who would do such a thing? Especially to a child?"
"We never found out who was responsible." Na'Kell replied.
"So what happened after you found her?" Dr. Lee asked.
"We managed to sedate her and take her to Minbar. Master Leo was once a Ranger so they treated her injuries, but Master Leo insisted on bringing her here and helping her though the emotional part himself. After a few weeks we discovered that Renee is telepathic."
"So that's why you had us take everything from the room."
"Yes. For a long time she had terrible nightmares and we had to keep her in a room like this. Finally Master Leo got through to her and taught her everything she needed to know including how to suppress her powers." Na'Kell explained.
"Did she ever have relapses?"
"No. Never. That's why Master Leo went to get help for her."
"Who could possibly help in a situation like this?"
"I'm not sure, but who ever they are I hope they come soon."
Babylon 5
Lochley stood in Command and Control looking out into space. "Have you gotten a hold of President Sheridan yet?"
"No ma'am." Lt. Corwin replied. "He's still meeting with the council."
"Then Elena should be with him, seeing she's part of the council. Now we just have to...." She was cut off by an alarm. "What is it?"
"We've got two jump points forming." Lt. Corwin said. "Its White Stars Captain."
"Great more Rangers." Lochley mumbled.
"They're hailing us."
"Put them through."
Elena and Kath appeared on the view screen.
"Well you two have saved me a lot of trouble. Dock your ships and meet me in my office." Lochley stated.
"We'll be there before you will Captain." Kath stated before both she and Elena closed communication and teleported to Lochley's office.
When Lochley arrived in her office she found Kath and Elena arguing. "What's going on?"
"Good, Captain can you help us settle this?" Kamikaze asked.
"Settle What?"
"Who made it to B5 first" Elena and Kath asked together.
Lochley looked at them confused. "Both ships arrived at the same time."
"Told you!" Kamikaze said excitedly.
"Someone want to explain what is going on here?"
"Kath bet a week of patrol duty that she'd beat us here." Kamikaze explained.
"I'm glad you two have time for fun and games. Perhaps President Sheridan would like to know about the activities of his so called top team." Lochley stated.
Elena glared at Lochley. "Regardless of your opinion of us we always get the job done. Now as for our job, we're waiting for Jess to arrive. We've got a serious problem."
Lochley sat down at her desk. "Well I've got another one for you."
"Leo Mathews." Elena said as he walked in.
Leo looked at the group. "Captain Lochley is this the famous Teep Squad?"
"More like the infamous Teep Squad." Lochley mumbled.
Kath and Elena glared at Lochley then turned back to Leo. "What do you need us for?"
"I've got a girl that needs your help. It's important that we leave immediately." Leo explained.
Elena scanned him lightly. "We'll leave as soon as Jess gets here."
"Wait what about the reason you called us here?" Rachel asked.
"This is related to that." Elena replied.
Leo looked at them confused. "How did you?"
"Unauthorized scan." Lochley said. "I should report you."
"Report what?" Elena demanded. "His thoughts were louder than you can scream. If I happen to be able to hear them why should I ignore them?"
"As a telepath it's your duty..."
"My duty is to protect the innocent by any means necessary. If you have a problem with how we do our jobs take it up with John."
"I intend to do just that."
Elena teleported out of the Captain's office and arrived in her quarters. One of the advantages of being an Earth Force officer was having her own permeate private room on the station.
Kath looked at Lochley. "Well Captain if you need us we'll be on my ship." Kath stated before she teleported everyone to White Star 12.
Lochley shook her head. She didn't hide the fact that she didn't like the Squad. She especially didn't like Elena. Her biggest problem with Elena was the fact that she could do no wrong in John's eyes, so whenever she complained about her he never did a thing about it. She wasn't sure if it was because Elena was so close with the President or if he, like so many others, feared her deadly temper. Of all the members of the Interstellar Alliance Kath and Elena were almost Legendary for just their tempers. Lochley sighed and stood. "I'll contact President Sheridan again. For all the good it'll do me."
White Star 12
Kath sat in her chair "Better give Elena time to cool off since Lee's not here."
"Why does the Captain hate Elena so much?" Luna asked.
"She dislikes all of us." Rachel stated.
"Because we're telepaths." Kath added.
"And because of our close relationship with her ex-husband." Elena stated as she walked on the bridge.
"Thought you were in your room?" Kamikaze inquired.
"Well I thought I should be here to explain things." Elena replied.
"Aren't we going to wait for Jess?" Rachel asked.
"She just arrived." Kath stated before she teleported Jess, Rogue, and Beckie to the bridge.
"Hi gang." Kamikaze said.
They looked around a little confused. "How about a warning before you do that Kath." Jess said.
They all seemed to spot Luna at the same time. Elena noticed and walked over to her. "Well first I'd like all of you to meet our new member. This is Luna Kat. Luna meet the rest of the Squad. This is Captain Jessica Stetson, my little sister, Commander Rogue Draka, Commander Beckie Garrison, and I believe you've met Commander Rachel Wright and Captain Kath O'Neill."
They all said hi to Luna and talked to her for a few moments before Elena continued, "Now for the reason I called all of you here. There are children in trouble."
"How do you know this?" Rachel asked.
"I had a dream."
"You called us here just for a dream?" Rogue demanded.
"It wasn't just a dream. It was a vision. A cry for help. Innocent children are being hurt and they need our help." Elena turned to Leo. "Why don't you tell them about Renee?"
Leo stepped forward and bowed. "Ten years ago I found a girl on an abandoned planet. They had experimented on her and tortured her. She wasn't the only one either. There were files of hundreds of children being experimented on. Apparently they were trying to create stronger telepaths to use as weapons. We never found out who was responsible. I took Renee to Minbar where she was treated and then to Beta Colony where I raised her and helped her through her pain. I soon found she was a telepath, and now she's had a relapse of some short. She sits in a corner screaming about needles and such. I've tried but I can't get through to her."
Kath nodded. "We'll help her Leo."
"Should we take all three ships?" Rachel asked.
"No one will do." Elena stated. "But I have a pit stop to make first. I'll meet you all there." Elena teleported to White Star 22 and jumped to Hyperspace.
"Good then let's get going." Kath said before jumping into hyperspace. She set a course for Beta Colony and stood. "We should arrive in an hour or so."
"How? It's a 5 hour trip." Leo asked.
"Kath and Elena are strong enough to give the engines an energy boost shorting travel time." Beckie explained.
"So we might as well get some food." Rogue said.
Alliance Headquarters- Minbar
Sheridan stood at the window watching David play outside. He smiled as his son built a castle with his blocks. He turned when he heard someone walk in.
"Mr. President there's a call for you from Babylon 5. It's Captain Lochley."
"Thank you. I'll take it in my office." John walked to his office and presses his com link accepting the call. "What can I do for you Captain?"
"Mr. President it's about the Teep Squad."
John sighed. He figured it wouldn't be long before they got into trouble again, especially with a new member. "What is it this time Captain?"
"Well mainly it's Elena. She's been performing unauthorized sans and according to article..."
"Captain." John said cutting her off. "As you know that rule was based on PSI Corps policy. And PSI Corps is not longer around therefore that rule is invalid. Now was she scanning you any of your personnel, or just picking up on random thoughts during a conversation."
"Picking up thoughts sir, but the point is..."
"The point is Captain that she knows what's she's doing. Now if you'll excuse me Captain I'm very busy." John closed the channel and walked outside and picked David up. "Come on little guy. Let's go find your mom and see if she wants to go with us to the park."
White Star 22
Elena sat in her chair and entered a few commands on the control panel. She this pressed the red button that she has told Kamikaze never to press. After a few moments she pressed the button again and jumped out of hyperspace and cloaked the ship. She was now orbiting Earth in the year 2004. She landed the ship in an open field near a farm in Southern Virginia. As she neared the ground large doors opened and the ship lowered into a large cave underground. Elena walked off the ship and changed out of her uniform and into jeans and a red t-shirt.
After brushing her hair she climbed a stair case that lead to a secret door in an old tobacco barn. She walked out and was greeted by an excited basset. "Hi Charlie. Did you miss me?"
The pup barked happily and ran across the creek. Elena smiled and walked to the farmhouse. She smiled seeing a Silver Corvette parked in the car shed.
When she entered the house she heard the quite sounds of jazz music playing. She walked in the bedroom and found who she was looking for. His light brown hair was less than perfect from his tossing on the bed. She sat down on the edge of the bed and watched him sleep for a moment. He looked so peaceful she hated to wake him.
She gently brushed a strand of hair from his face and called his name softly. "Lee. Lee come on sweetheart time to wake up."
Lee opened his eyes slowly. "Mmm hi."
"Hi yourself." Elena said before kissing him gently. "Do you have to work today?"
Lee sat up slowly. "No I've got the rest of the week off. Why?"
"I could use your help."
"Sure what do you need?"
Elena wrapped her arms around her husband. "All I need is you."
"Well you know you've got me forever." Lee replied before kissing her passionately.