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Part 7
Susan grinned. "I have no expectation, but I will ask him the next time."
Susan went in Marcus' room and sat on her chair. Stephen was positively surprised about the changes in the personality of his friend. It was long ago, since he had seen her laughing. And he was very curiously to find out more about this connection between the both of them. In the many years he had travelled as doctor through the galaxies, he hadn't seen something like this.
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Susan was again in Tuzanor with Marcus.
"My Darling. I have missed you. How has proceeded the conversation with Delenn?"
"I have missed you too, Marcus. Delenn has made it. The alliance is founded. Londo was the first, who joined it. He's now new emperor of Centauri Prime. Delenn is now on the way to Earth with some rangers. She wants to free John. I hope she will make it."
Susan suppressed a yawn.
"Susan, you should go to your quarter and sleep I'm sure, you will have tomorrow a whole quantity to work. Corwin will be exhausted too."
"I know that I should rest, but I don't want to leave you alone. I enjoy the proximity of you. With you I feel save. I should have done this already much earlier. It's simply a good feeling."
"I know, but you don't have to worry about me. I also need quiet to recover and to come again to powers. Besides Stephen is still there, he will worry about me. You see, I'm not alone."
"Okay, you have persuaded me. But I don't like to do this and I will come back tomorrow before my shift starts." Susan promised.
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Susan got up and kissed Marcus on the lips. It seemed, as if he answered her kiss although this wasn't possible by the virtue of his condition. Heavy hearted Susan went in her quarter. She changed clothes and jumped quickly under the shower. Then she went in the bed. She dreamt about Marcus.
~~~ In the interim on Earth ~~~
John Sheridan sat in the office of the leader of EarthForce.
"John, what have you thought to renounce from Earth. Okay, we know now, that president Clark had played a false game, but you were still a member of EarthForce. You will have to answer for this."
"I have done, what my conscience has told me. I have seen that Clark was a bastard. He had attacked civil ships! Because of him thousand of innocent persons have died. This I didn't want to admit on Babylon 5. I'm conscious, that I have committed in your eyes a criminal offence and I won't oppose the punishment. Therefore, I hear." John was curious, how they would condemn him. Only he hoped that he would have once more the chance to see his friends and his fiancée Delenn.
"John, you were always a good soldier. I have consulted with the others and they have agreed with my suggestion. We grant you and your subordinate officers on Babylon 5 amnesty under one condition."
"And that would be?"
"You must submit an explanation that you resign from EarthForce. This will be broadcast via ISN. After that you are a free man. Unfortunately then you won't be any longer in the position, to command Babylon 5, but we will find a suitable successor for you. Think about it and think also about your friends, who have supported you. Nothing will happen to them; they may work further in EarthForce and build at their career. I see you tomorrow, John."
John was brought back in his cell, where he thought about the offer.
~~~ Back on Babylon 5 ~~~
As Susan was woken through the intrusive cheeping of the BabCom, she was astonished, that it was already morning. She felt recover and rested. So well she hadn't slept for many years. Normally she always was disturbed by nightmares in her sleep. She showered quickly, got dressed in a new uniform and progressed on her way to MedLab. On her way she ate a bit. Stephen wasn't yet there, but Susan went in Marcus' room. As first she kissed him on the lips.
"Good morning my darling. I hope, you have slept just as well as I. I immediately feel much better. But I would feel even better, if you were with me. I miss you so awfully. You are the most only, which brings me to the laugh, even if I don't want to laugh."
Marcus didn't react. He simply lay there. However deeply in his heart he knew, that Susan stood at his bed. He wanted to show her, that he felt her presence, but he was too weak for it. He hoped that he would have enough power in few days, to move at least his hand a bit. Susan remained seated almost an hour at his bed. She watched him the whole time. It was difficult for her to go to work, but she knew, that she was needed there. Lt. Corwin had in the last couple of days hurled the station alone and needed urgently some rest. Susan rose in the control room and asked one of the staff members what was on the plan today. There was nothing extraordinary, only the ambassador of the Drazi asked still for a meeting with her. Susan remained nothing more as to meet with him.
~~~ 5 days later ~~~
Susan had spent her entire free time in MedLab. Marcus' condition improved only very slow. However Stephen was convinced firmly that his friend would make it. However it could still last years. Delenn had sent Susan a message, that she would soon reach the earth. Susan hoped that Delenn would make it, to inform John of the establishment of the new alliance. On the station it was like usually. There were small fights in Down Below, even if it weren't so many, like with Marcus' presence. Even the wounded were less. Corwin supported Susan with all his power, however he also was exhausted. John was simply missing. The Drazi were a right problem. They wanted to deal with weapons on the station. Susan tried with all her power to divert them of it. It was a very difficult task. Londo had flown on the day before to Centauri Prime to become the new emperor. Vir had taken over his place but however it appears that he wasn't feeling well in this role. Susan planned to speak with Vir. Lennier was a divine help. He helped her, to organize her schedule and stayed with Marcus when she had to work in C&C. He was a genuine friend.
~~~ On Earth ~~~
Delenn had landed an hour ago on Earth with a shuttle and was escorted by 3 human rangers. Their first goal was the headquarters of EarthForce. She got in without problems and demanded to speak to General James, the highest Commander of EarthForce. With some problems in the beginning she got the chance.
"Welcome, I'm General James. What can I do for you?" he said, as Delenn was brought into his office.
"Good day, my name is Delenn from the house of Mir, I'm ambassador of the Minbari. You are holding my fiancé Captain John Sheridan caught here. I would like to speak to him."
"Ah, that you are. I have imagined you completely other. I must disappoint you unfortunately, but I'm not allowed to send someone to John!"
"I ask you to let me see him once more. I know that he will be punished for his deeds. I would like to say goodbye to him. Can't you understand that?"
"However, I can understand you very well. Okay, I will let you to him, but only for five minutes."
"Thanks." Delenn bowed in the traditional minbari-bow to him. Then she was brought to John's cell. He could believe it hardly, as he saw Delenn.
"What are you doing here Delenn? Who commands Babylon 5? I have asked you to take over my place."
"John, calm down. We don't have much time. Susan worries about the station, she's alive. Marcus is still alive, but it doesn't look very well for him. Susan believes firmly that he will make it. I don't know, what kind of punishment you threaten, but I have found a possibility, to decrease it. Leave EarthForce! Don't worry about what you will be doing after this. Susan and I have found already a solution. Please, do me the kindness and leaves. I need you in my proximity."
"Oh Delenn. You have facilitated my decision essentially. They have made me the offer; if I leave EarthForce then the others won't be punished. I know, that I must do everything, what stands in my force to protect my friends, but I was afraid, that then I won't have anything to do. I don't know, what you are planning, but I trust you with my life. I will assume the offer. Thank you Delenn." Delenn and John kissed, just as a guard came in to pick up Delenn again.
What do you think so far? Please R&R.
Part 7
Susan grinned. "I have no expectation, but I will ask him the next time."
Susan went in Marcus' room and sat on her chair. Stephen was positively surprised about the changes in the personality of his friend. It was long ago, since he had seen her laughing. And he was very curiously to find out more about this connection between the both of them. In the many years he had travelled as doctor through the galaxies, he hadn't seen something like this.
@@@@@
Susan was again in Tuzanor with Marcus.
"My Darling. I have missed you. How has proceeded the conversation with Delenn?"
"I have missed you too, Marcus. Delenn has made it. The alliance is founded. Londo was the first, who joined it. He's now new emperor of Centauri Prime. Delenn is now on the way to Earth with some rangers. She wants to free John. I hope she will make it."
Susan suppressed a yawn.
"Susan, you should go to your quarter and sleep I'm sure, you will have tomorrow a whole quantity to work. Corwin will be exhausted too."
"I know that I should rest, but I don't want to leave you alone. I enjoy the proximity of you. With you I feel save. I should have done this already much earlier. It's simply a good feeling."
"I know, but you don't have to worry about me. I also need quiet to recover and to come again to powers. Besides Stephen is still there, he will worry about me. You see, I'm not alone."
"Okay, you have persuaded me. But I don't like to do this and I will come back tomorrow before my shift starts." Susan promised.
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Susan got up and kissed Marcus on the lips. It seemed, as if he answered her kiss although this wasn't possible by the virtue of his condition. Heavy hearted Susan went in her quarter. She changed clothes and jumped quickly under the shower. Then she went in the bed. She dreamt about Marcus.
~~~ In the interim on Earth ~~~
John Sheridan sat in the office of the leader of EarthForce.
"John, what have you thought to renounce from Earth. Okay, we know now, that president Clark had played a false game, but you were still a member of EarthForce. You will have to answer for this."
"I have done, what my conscience has told me. I have seen that Clark was a bastard. He had attacked civil ships! Because of him thousand of innocent persons have died. This I didn't want to admit on Babylon 5. I'm conscious, that I have committed in your eyes a criminal offence and I won't oppose the punishment. Therefore, I hear." John was curious, how they would condemn him. Only he hoped that he would have once more the chance to see his friends and his fiancée Delenn.
"John, you were always a good soldier. I have consulted with the others and they have agreed with my suggestion. We grant you and your subordinate officers on Babylon 5 amnesty under one condition."
"And that would be?"
"You must submit an explanation that you resign from EarthForce. This will be broadcast via ISN. After that you are a free man. Unfortunately then you won't be any longer in the position, to command Babylon 5, but we will find a suitable successor for you. Think about it and think also about your friends, who have supported you. Nothing will happen to them; they may work further in EarthForce and build at their career. I see you tomorrow, John."
John was brought back in his cell, where he thought about the offer.
~~~ Back on Babylon 5 ~~~
As Susan was woken through the intrusive cheeping of the BabCom, she was astonished, that it was already morning. She felt recover and rested. So well she hadn't slept for many years. Normally she always was disturbed by nightmares in her sleep. She showered quickly, got dressed in a new uniform and progressed on her way to MedLab. On her way she ate a bit. Stephen wasn't yet there, but Susan went in Marcus' room. As first she kissed him on the lips.
"Good morning my darling. I hope, you have slept just as well as I. I immediately feel much better. But I would feel even better, if you were with me. I miss you so awfully. You are the most only, which brings me to the laugh, even if I don't want to laugh."
Marcus didn't react. He simply lay there. However deeply in his heart he knew, that Susan stood at his bed. He wanted to show her, that he felt her presence, but he was too weak for it. He hoped that he would have enough power in few days, to move at least his hand a bit. Susan remained seated almost an hour at his bed. She watched him the whole time. It was difficult for her to go to work, but she knew, that she was needed there. Lt. Corwin had in the last couple of days hurled the station alone and needed urgently some rest. Susan rose in the control room and asked one of the staff members what was on the plan today. There was nothing extraordinary, only the ambassador of the Drazi asked still for a meeting with her. Susan remained nothing more as to meet with him.
~~~ 5 days later ~~~
Susan had spent her entire free time in MedLab. Marcus' condition improved only very slow. However Stephen was convinced firmly that his friend would make it. However it could still last years. Delenn had sent Susan a message, that she would soon reach the earth. Susan hoped that Delenn would make it, to inform John of the establishment of the new alliance. On the station it was like usually. There were small fights in Down Below, even if it weren't so many, like with Marcus' presence. Even the wounded were less. Corwin supported Susan with all his power, however he also was exhausted. John was simply missing. The Drazi were a right problem. They wanted to deal with weapons on the station. Susan tried with all her power to divert them of it. It was a very difficult task. Londo had flown on the day before to Centauri Prime to become the new emperor. Vir had taken over his place but however it appears that he wasn't feeling well in this role. Susan planned to speak with Vir. Lennier was a divine help. He helped her, to organize her schedule and stayed with Marcus when she had to work in C&C. He was a genuine friend.
~~~ On Earth ~~~
Delenn had landed an hour ago on Earth with a shuttle and was escorted by 3 human rangers. Their first goal was the headquarters of EarthForce. She got in without problems and demanded to speak to General James, the highest Commander of EarthForce. With some problems in the beginning she got the chance.
"Welcome, I'm General James. What can I do for you?" he said, as Delenn was brought into his office.
"Good day, my name is Delenn from the house of Mir, I'm ambassador of the Minbari. You are holding my fiancé Captain John Sheridan caught here. I would like to speak to him."
"Ah, that you are. I have imagined you completely other. I must disappoint you unfortunately, but I'm not allowed to send someone to John!"
"I ask you to let me see him once more. I know that he will be punished for his deeds. I would like to say goodbye to him. Can't you understand that?"
"However, I can understand you very well. Okay, I will let you to him, but only for five minutes."
"Thanks." Delenn bowed in the traditional minbari-bow to him. Then she was brought to John's cell. He could believe it hardly, as he saw Delenn.
"What are you doing here Delenn? Who commands Babylon 5? I have asked you to take over my place."
"John, calm down. We don't have much time. Susan worries about the station, she's alive. Marcus is still alive, but it doesn't look very well for him. Susan believes firmly that he will make it. I don't know, what kind of punishment you threaten, but I have found a possibility, to decrease it. Leave EarthForce! Don't worry about what you will be doing after this. Susan and I have found already a solution. Please, do me the kindness and leaves. I need you in my proximity."
"Oh Delenn. You have facilitated my decision essentially. They have made me the offer; if I leave EarthForce then the others won't be punished. I know, that I must do everything, what stands in my force to protect my friends, but I was afraid, that then I won't have anything to do. I don't know, what you are planning, but I trust you with my life. I will assume the offer. Thank you Delenn." Delenn and John kissed, just as a guard came in to pick up Delenn again.
What do you think so far? Please R&R.
