Delenn gasped as she grabbed his arm tightly.
"How is he?" she demanded urgently.
"He is going to be just fine if Hobbs has any say in the matter. He has a bit of trouble talking, but that is just thru lack of use," Zack reassured her quickly. "Give him a couple of days and well all be looking for ear plugs Im sure."
"When will I be able to see him?"
"Would now be soon enough," he teased hoping to ease the strain on her face.
He succeeded as a bright smile flooded her face as she retaliated.
"Oh well I suppose that will just have to do. Since it is all that's available."
"Youve been around politicians to much Delenn. That sounded a little to real," Zack laughed.
Delenn turned to the silent figure that had stopped beside her.
"I must offer my apologise for my ill manners my friends." She said while bowing slightly, her elegant hands forming the traditional Minbari triangle shape.
"There is no need. We all understand perfectly Entilzha," an old Minbari male announced.
"Thankyou old friend. Now may I introduce you all. This is Mr Allan the chief of security for Babylon five and a trusted friend. Zack may I present sech Turval, esteemed Master of the Anlashock and Nietal, one of the Dennbok instructors from our facility in Tuzanor. The others you may recognise from their visits to B5," Delenn concluded with a slight grin.
Zack nodded the group, recognising quite a few of the stern faces.
Not a group to mess about with.
"Well if everyone is ready I will escort you to your Ranger," he announced. "This way."
He watch as the six Rangers silently take up their posts surrounding the three VIPs.
Nice moveZack found himself stifling a chuckle as Delenn set off once more at a blistering pace.
"Delenn I really don't think hes up to doing a diappearing act just now,"he finally whispered as they entered into the shuttle that would transport them to Medlab1.
Delenn sat down on the seat and pushed back the hood of he cloak.
"I know that Im acting illogically Zack…"she began with an embarressed smile.
"Delenn there is nothing illogical about it. We thought wed lost the guy for good. Well most of us did. Now hes back, but until you see him it wont seem real to you," He interupted knowing exactly how she was feeling. Hadnt he rushed down to the Medlab at the first chance and found himself standing in front of Iso one.
Where you looked like a total wally. Standing there with a goofy smile plastered all over your face. Very cool..not.
"Thank you Zack. Now I take it that Captain Lochley is still in the dark about these events and my arrival."
"Shes had her hands full. What with the chaos brewing on Earth and we have some nasty new raiders too. But as to your arrival…until 1400hrs she is in session with the B5 council. Then either Corwin or I will have to tell her of your presence onboard.
It would show up on her computor anyway. She has your name flagged," he told her and instantly wanted to pull the words back into his mouth.
Nice one Zack you div…wonder what Delenn will say about that?But to his surprise the Minbari leader said nothing, but smiled a very satisfied smile, that had Zack extremely worried.
Oh hell!After a short while they reached the stop for their destination. The shuttle shuddered to a halt and four of the Rangers exited to check the area befor Delenn and the others followed.
Delenn had once more covered her face with the volumous hood and once again set off at a quick pace. This time in silence.
Zack was pleased to see his men in their assigned place as they turned into the Medlab corner. Both Welsh and Wang snapped to attention as the group approached.
He nodded as he ,Delenn, Turval, Nietal and three of the Rangers entered the medical facility.
As the doors closed behind them Welsh and Wang watched as the other Ranger spilt up taking positions in the corridor they had come down.
The two Security officer glanced at each other and silently acknowledged their relief that Delenn was finally here, and their acceptance of the Rangers presence.
After all he was a Ranger, even if they considered him a B5er.
Upon entry one of the Rangers took up position just inside the doorway while the others stayed at Delenns side.
Delenn however didn't notice any of this she was facused on the young woman crossing to greet her.
"Welcome Home Delenn," Dr Lillian Hobbs said sincerley with a bright smile on her tired face. A smile that began to falter as she took in the shocked looks in the faces of the other Minbari. "I am sorry have I said something wrong?"
Nietal opened his mouth to answer, but his words were never heard.
"No Lillian you have said nothing wrong," Delenn stated imperiously. "Thank you for your greeting and your care of My Ranger."
Zack once again chocked down his urge to laugh. This time at the confused and shocked expression on Nietals face.
He hasnt been around Delenn too long. If he head been he would have known to expect the unexpected with her.
As zack began to turn back his gaze was caught by the older Minbari, Tuval. It seemed that he had been around Delenn long enough to know this. And was also amused by his companions reactions too. With a slight nod at Zack he focused once more on Delenn and Hobbs, and Zack followed suit.
"…all his systems are working fine Delenn, but his body has to get reused to the commands his brain is sending to make it do things. All the automatic systems are not effected, don't ask me how but theyre not. But his voluntary systems are needing time to reboot…He can speak a little though he is very hoarse and easily distracted…his eyes are fine but his depth perception is off a little," Lillian reported as quickly as possible knowing that Delenn needed to see him. "It would be best for now to keep the visitors down to one or two at a time. I don't want to increase his disorientation…"
"Disorientation?" Turval blurted out not liking the sound of that.
"For 5 years he has been frozen, its going to take a little while for him to understand that this is reality not some weird dream," Hobbs explained, then turned back to Delenn.
"Are you ready?"
"I think so. Yes, I am ready. Master Turval will you accompany me?" Delenn enquired reading the surprise in her old friends eyes. She reached out and clasped his gnarled hands in her own as she continued. "I know your old pupil will be very happy to see you, as you are him."
The tall stately Minbari bowed but didn't let go her hands.
"Thank you Entilzha. But I am not too sure that he will be pleased to see me. He will
undoubtabley be aware of the other reason I am here." He stated sadly not raising his head completely.
"He will be pleased to see you and yes, knowing Marcus he will know why you are here. Turval I realise that this is difficult, but you know that it is necessary. He is your old pupil you know the winding path his thought take, you know where his deamon wait in ambush. You know his heartbeats and he knows this."Delenn passionately responded, "He needs his Master once more, Turval."
Turval raised his head as her words reached his heart.
"I will be there for him Entilzha and may Valen guide us all."
Delenn had to grin as she replied.
"I have no doubt that he is watching over Marcus. Now lets go and see our missing Ranger. Lillian?"