See Prologue for Disclaimer.
Part 12 of 36
"Sure, what can I do for you, Susan?"
"Tell me something about the rangers. What are they doing now the war against the shadows is past? How does a training run? Who can participate in it?"
"The rangers care now for peace in the universe. They collect information about trouble spots and help the races, to solve their problems. It is a demanding task. Each one, who is willing to sacrifice his life for other people and for Ranger One may participate in the training. The training itself is composed to different parts. The rangers learn different kinds of meditations and rituals, the language of the three castes, the history of the rangers, different fighting techniques with hand and with the denn'bok. At the end each provides an oath that he or she serves for me. Is there a certain reason, why you want to know that, Susan?"
"No, I was only curious. Thank you Delenn. I go in my quarter now. I'm exhausted."
"Good night. I personal will see how John is doing with the ritual."
Susan couldn't sleep that night. She had always to think about the possibilities of her future. As she fell asleep in the early morning hours she finally had made a decision. After her morning coffee, a real one and a shower she tried to get in contact with the president on earth.
"Good morning, Mrs. President."
"Captain Ivanova. I assume you want to inform me about your decision."
"Yes, I refuse it thanking, to lead the command of a ship. I intend something other with my life and I think it's the right decision. Thank you and good bye."
Susan closed the connection and felt facilitates.
After her shift Delenn expected her already. She was completely tensely on the earthly bridal gowns. Together they went to a shop on the Zocalo. They both had never been there before. Susan helped Delenn with the selection of a white dress. She wanted only somewhat simple. They found a dreamlike, white dress, which calmed down like a second skin around her body. It had a low back. Susan had to persuade Delenn to buy it. Then Delenn looked for a fitting dress for Susan. She decided for an ankle long blue dress that fitted to her eye colour. Susan had to concede, that it looked excellently on her. Together the both women went to Susan's quarter, where they drank a cup of tea. As Delenn left, Susan went to John's office.
"Hello Susan, what a rare visit. What can I do for you?"
"John do you already know who becomes new commander of Babylon 5?"
"Yes, I know it. Why, want you to apply for the job?"
"No, I was offered the command over a ship, but however you know that already. So, who is it?"
"It's not fair, if you read my thoughts, Susan. It's Commander Elizabeth Lochley."
"When should she arrive here?"
"I don't know it exactly. I was told, within the next three weeks. It looks like the station belongs completely alone to you."
"I will enjoy this time, since it will be probable being last time that I will work in C&C."
"Does that mean you have assumed the offer? Does Marcus know it?" John asked.
"John let surprise you. I'm saying nothing, until it's certain. Thank you for your information."
Susan went back in her quarter and calmed down on her bed. Short time later she had fallen asleep and found itself again in Tuzanor.
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"Where have you been the whole time Susan?"
"Excuse me Marcus. But I must lead a space station here and after my shift I was shopping with Delenn. You know a dress for the wedding."
"So you will wear a dress!"
Susan only grinned at him. "That's not fair. Describe it to me. So I have something to dream."
"Hurry up to get healthy and you can see it in the whole beauty. The wedding is in a week. You have still some time."
"Bugger! It doesn't go more quickly."
"I promise you, that I have a photo made of me. Marcus can you please tell me that I have made the right decision."
"Susan, you have made the right decision. I don't know what the reason is and how you have decided, but I trust you."
"I have made a decision for my future. I'm not sure, whether it influences yours also. I tell you more, if everything is sure. Thank you Marcus."
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A week later the wedding of John Sheridan and Delenn occurred. The day before Elizabeth Lochley had arrived, the new commander of the station. Susan was facilitated, now nothing more stood in the way for her plan. The wedding was a mixture from the customs of earth, which Brother Theo recited and some small rituals of Minbar, shown by Lennier. Delenn carried the bridal gown, which she had bought with Susan and over it the cloak of her caste. John wore a black tuxedo. Stephen wore a black suit. However all present persons were astonished by Susan's appearance. No one had seen her often in a dress, even such a well sitting. She wore her hair open today, so it fell in curls around her face and over her shoulders.
After the ceremony a small reception occurred for the narrowest friends in 'Earthers'. John thanked his friends for the support in the last months. Stephen persuaded Susan to dance with him. She was happy this evening, even if she missed Marcus awfully. After some hours the newly weds left the party. Susan used the chance, to be able to speak the both of them alone.
"John, Delenn. Can I speak to you?"
"Where is the problem, Susan?" John asked.
"Really I wanted to ask you only, if you want to have dinner with me tomorrow. Then I will explain you, what I intend."
John and Delenn examined. "We assume your invitation gladly, Susan." With these words John and Delenn went in their wedding night.
The next evening Susan had already prepared everything for the meal. She was nervous, how the both on them would react about her project. After the meal John asked about the reason of the invitation.
"You know, that I was offered to take over the command of a ship."
He nodded.
"I have refused it. Tomorrow I will as first cancel my post as second commander."
What do you think so far? Please R&R.
Part 12 of 36
"Sure, what can I do for you, Susan?"
"Tell me something about the rangers. What are they doing now the war against the shadows is past? How does a training run? Who can participate in it?"
"The rangers care now for peace in the universe. They collect information about trouble spots and help the races, to solve their problems. It is a demanding task. Each one, who is willing to sacrifice his life for other people and for Ranger One may participate in the training. The training itself is composed to different parts. The rangers learn different kinds of meditations and rituals, the language of the three castes, the history of the rangers, different fighting techniques with hand and with the denn'bok. At the end each provides an oath that he or she serves for me. Is there a certain reason, why you want to know that, Susan?"
"No, I was only curious. Thank you Delenn. I go in my quarter now. I'm exhausted."
"Good night. I personal will see how John is doing with the ritual."
Susan couldn't sleep that night. She had always to think about the possibilities of her future. As she fell asleep in the early morning hours she finally had made a decision. After her morning coffee, a real one and a shower she tried to get in contact with the president on earth.
"Good morning, Mrs. President."
"Captain Ivanova. I assume you want to inform me about your decision."
"Yes, I refuse it thanking, to lead the command of a ship. I intend something other with my life and I think it's the right decision. Thank you and good bye."
Susan closed the connection and felt facilitates.
After her shift Delenn expected her already. She was completely tensely on the earthly bridal gowns. Together they went to a shop on the Zocalo. They both had never been there before. Susan helped Delenn with the selection of a white dress. She wanted only somewhat simple. They found a dreamlike, white dress, which calmed down like a second skin around her body. It had a low back. Susan had to persuade Delenn to buy it. Then Delenn looked for a fitting dress for Susan. She decided for an ankle long blue dress that fitted to her eye colour. Susan had to concede, that it looked excellently on her. Together the both women went to Susan's quarter, where they drank a cup of tea. As Delenn left, Susan went to John's office.
"Hello Susan, what a rare visit. What can I do for you?"
"John do you already know who becomes new commander of Babylon 5?"
"Yes, I know it. Why, want you to apply for the job?"
"No, I was offered the command over a ship, but however you know that already. So, who is it?"
"It's not fair, if you read my thoughts, Susan. It's Commander Elizabeth Lochley."
"When should she arrive here?"
"I don't know it exactly. I was told, within the next three weeks. It looks like the station belongs completely alone to you."
"I will enjoy this time, since it will be probable being last time that I will work in C&C."
"Does that mean you have assumed the offer? Does Marcus know it?" John asked.
"John let surprise you. I'm saying nothing, until it's certain. Thank you for your information."
Susan went back in her quarter and calmed down on her bed. Short time later she had fallen asleep and found itself again in Tuzanor.
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"Where have you been the whole time Susan?"
"Excuse me Marcus. But I must lead a space station here and after my shift I was shopping with Delenn. You know a dress for the wedding."
"So you will wear a dress!"
Susan only grinned at him. "That's not fair. Describe it to me. So I have something to dream."
"Hurry up to get healthy and you can see it in the whole beauty. The wedding is in a week. You have still some time."
"Bugger! It doesn't go more quickly."
"I promise you, that I have a photo made of me. Marcus can you please tell me that I have made the right decision."
"Susan, you have made the right decision. I don't know what the reason is and how you have decided, but I trust you."
"I have made a decision for my future. I'm not sure, whether it influences yours also. I tell you more, if everything is sure. Thank you Marcus."
@@@@@
A week later the wedding of John Sheridan and Delenn occurred. The day before Elizabeth Lochley had arrived, the new commander of the station. Susan was facilitated, now nothing more stood in the way for her plan. The wedding was a mixture from the customs of earth, which Brother Theo recited and some small rituals of Minbar, shown by Lennier. Delenn carried the bridal gown, which she had bought with Susan and over it the cloak of her caste. John wore a black tuxedo. Stephen wore a black suit. However all present persons were astonished by Susan's appearance. No one had seen her often in a dress, even such a well sitting. She wore her hair open today, so it fell in curls around her face and over her shoulders.
After the ceremony a small reception occurred for the narrowest friends in 'Earthers'. John thanked his friends for the support in the last months. Stephen persuaded Susan to dance with him. She was happy this evening, even if she missed Marcus awfully. After some hours the newly weds left the party. Susan used the chance, to be able to speak the both of them alone.
"John, Delenn. Can I speak to you?"
"Where is the problem, Susan?" John asked.
"Really I wanted to ask you only, if you want to have dinner with me tomorrow. Then I will explain you, what I intend."
John and Delenn examined. "We assume your invitation gladly, Susan." With these words John and Delenn went in their wedding night.
The next evening Susan had already prepared everything for the meal. She was nervous, how the both on them would react about her project. After the meal John asked about the reason of the invitation.
"You know, that I was offered to take over the command of a ship."
He nodded.
"I have refused it. Tomorrow I will as first cancel my post as second commander."
What do you think so far? Please R&R.
