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Part 18 of 36

Susan was in the temple with Tilaan and informed her about her decision over her determination.

"I assume the post. I think, I have also found the second person of the prophecy, but there are some problems. In the first place he lies in coma and it will still last some time, until he's fit again and the largest problem is that he isn't yet fully convinced of the idea."

"I'm sure, that he will get used to it in some time. In any case we will help him to learn the dealing with the abilities. You will make it already."

"I have concluded, that first of all I will return to Babylon 5. Perhaps later I will come to Minbar for always. It's no problem. The new alliance is stationed on the station and Entil'Zha Delenn knows how you can reach me. I can fulfil my tasks from there."

"I have thought me already something like that. It's a good sign, if Isban'Tho worries about other creature. But before you can enter your journey, you must still participate in a ceremony, which makes you to the Isban'Tho."

"Okay, when should this ceremony occur and how does it run?"

Tilaan explained Susan the terms of the ceremony which should occur in two days.

Susan went back in her room and lay down.

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"Has the oath been sworn, Darling?"

"Yes, Delenn and John have arrived yesterday and today they had departed immediately after the oath. It was beautiful to see them. I will probably follow within this week!"

"Why aren't you coming back immediately?" he asked sadly.

"First I must participate in another ceremony. I have decided to assume the position of the Isban'Tho. I think, it was the right decision, even if you don't want to participate in it."

"I haven't said that! I only wanted to think about it. It was a considerable shock, when you have told me, that we are selected to found a new secret group. It has made me fear. I have still made no decision. Previously I would like to learn more about these new abilities and to see the work of this group."

"You can have that. I want to force you to nothing. It's your life and your decision. In any case I'm happy, to see you again in reality and to touch you."

"You can have that also here. I would kiss you now very gladly."

Susan went a step to him and kissed him softly on his lips. He put his hands around her hips and pulled her more closely to him. She felt the longing in his kiss. Their tongues played together. Susan drove Marcus through his hair, while he stroked over her back. His hands found the way under her blouse. He felt little electric shocks as his skin came in touch with hers. Susan noticed it also. Their kisses got more demanding. Marcus began slowly to open Susan's blouse.

"Marcus, we should stop as long as we are still in the position to do it."

"I don't want to stop however. I have waited my whole life only for you. Finally I want to feel you."

"But your first time should be somewhat particular, no dream."

"This is no dream for me, Susan. You are with me, love me and everything feels so real. Please, don't let us stop."

As answer Susan gave him a long passionate kiss and began to take off his T- shirt. Her mouth searched for the way to his nipples. She played with her tongue and bit them carefully. Marcus took off her blouse and opened her bra. He pulled her head up so that she looked him into the eyes. He considered her in detail, sucked the sight of her in.

"Susan, you are so beautiful."

Marcus sank his head and kissed her first on the throat, before his mouth found her breasts..

At the next day Susan prepared herself with help of Tilaan for the ceremony. It wasn't further difficult. Susan had to say only some sentences on minbari, which she understood now. After that the dream-chancer would provide her an oath, exactly, as she has done for Delenn. Still Susan was excited. It would change her whole life. Suddenly she had the responsibility for thousand of persons from the most different races. What if she didn't meet with the new position?

"Don't worry about it, Isban'Tho Susan. You are one selected of Valen. He has never been mistaken. You are the right one for this task. Under your direction we will accomplish much good things."

"Thanks, Tilaan. I have needed these words now. But it still remains a demanding task. I'm simply afraid, that I make errors."

"That's only natural. However you have here many dream-chancer, who it will be an honour, to help you with your tasks."

"Thanks. Now I go back in my room to be rested for tomorrow. Good-bye."

Susan went back in the room and lay down. Her thoughts revolved around Marcus and the experience of the last night. Something like that she had never experienced before. It had been fantastic.

Susan came the thought that she had still to book a flight from Minbar to Babylon 5, since she would fly back just after the ceremony. Her longing, to see Marcus' body again, was simply too great to remain here any longer. Susan made a connection to Teroon, who should book her a flight.

"Captain Ivanova. I have heard you have provided the oath?"

"Yes I have. Teroon, can you book me please a place in the next transport to Babylon 5?"

Teroon saw quickly on the screen. "The next flight goes today about 3 o'clock EST. Should I reserve you a place?"

"No, I can not away today. I have to participate tomorrow in a ceremony here, which is very important. Surely you have heard of it."

"I have heard rumours that a new Isban'Tho has been found. But what have you to do with it?"

"I am the new Isban'Tho. When does tomorrow a transport go to the station?"

"Unfortunately No more flight goes this week. There are some small problems. But I could give you a White-Star-Ship. As Isban'Tho You have a right to it."

"That would be great, Teroon. Ensure that it stands by for me immediately after the ceremony. Thank you Teroon."

In the next morning Tilaan came, to bring Susan her new uniform. It was a dress of blue silk, which brought the colour of her eyes better to worth. Susan got dressed and waited for the ceremony to begin. The ceremony proceeded without difficulties. Tilaan made the most. Susan had to repeat only some sentences and assume after that the oath of some other dream-chancer. To the conclusion she got a brooch, which distinguished her as Isban'Tho. It was very similarly to the pin of the rangers only was it a deep blue, triangular stone, surround by sleeping animals.

"This brooch has waited 1000 years for the lawful owner. In the prophecy stands, that it keeps the colour only with Selected. At each other it would change in a glowing red and prepare the porter strong pains." Tilaan explained the public.

"You say me that now?" Susan said frightened.

"This is a further proof, that Isban'Tho Susan is selected by Valen. It is us an honour to serve you, Isban'Tho."

Tilaan bowed to Susan and the other dream-chancer imitated it her.

"Thanks. I will try to be you all a good leader and do not disappoint you. In few hours I will go back to Babylon 5, where I will have in the next months my office. If you want to speak to me, asks Tilaan, she knows, how you can reach me. Good-bye, my friends."

Susan left the collection, went back in her room to get her luggage. Then she went to her White - Star - Ship. The crew received her with regard.

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