Three days had past since Halana had spoken to him. He had seen the Drani moving about the ship. Though they were invisible to everyone ,save him and Halana, the slug-like creatures were becoming clearer in form to Garibaldi. They came in a variety of colors and all had the same teardrop shaped ears. He'd figured that the Drani younglings ,depending on how old they were, were between the height of a nine-year-old and an sixteen year old. The adults were the height of a human adult.

The things that Halana had told him were unsettling. Garibaldi wasn't necessarily one to believe in destiny or coincidence , but this was too odd. There were whispers floating around Babylon 5 that the station was haunted. Garibaldi was trying to convince people that it was their imagination. Despite the fact he wasn't sure if what Halana was telling him was true or not , the Human wasn't sure he wanted the Drani to be found out. They deserved to have their own home. Meanwhile , as her security chief was just getting ready to return to duty , Babylon 5 was preparing for battle.

Based on the info received from T'Challa and the others, as well as from Garibaldi himself and from Halana, the new Federation was preparing. Halana hadn't told them everything , but she'd said enough. As this was happening, President Sheridan was planning on speaking to the homeworlds of the refugees who had sought asylum at Babylon 5 . His think was that perhaps they would join the Federation. There was a beep at the door .

"Enter!" Garibaldi said.

Zack Allen ,Garibaldi's second-in-command, enter and cleared his throat. Garibaldi turned to him ,smiled and turned back to the mirror.

"Hi ,Zack. How's it going?" he asked.

"Pretty good Chief. Everybody and everything's ready. Just waiting on you," Zack said.

Garibaldi smiled. After he got caught, Zack had taken over as Chief of Security and had done a pretty good job. But the last six months had been extremely stressful on the younger man. Things had been kind of hectic and it showed on Zack's face. He looked worn down.

"You know what Zack," Garibaldi said, approaching the younger man after he was finished adjusting his uniform," I think you should take a vacation once I'm settled again. Just listen. You look miserable. You could use a good vacation. For all your hard work."

Zack smiled wearily.

"Thank you ,sir," Zack said.

"Are you sure you don't want to go back to your room and sleep ? You look ready to pass out," Garibaldi said, when he saw the dark circles under Zack's eyes.

Zack paused for a moment.

"Well….Could I tell you something ,sir? Privately and off the record?"

"Of course."

"You know how have there've been rumors that have been floating around about the station being haunted," Zack said in a low voice, as though he was worried about being overheard.

Garibaldi nodded.

"Well, the other day I…..I….well I saw something. Not sure what I saw but I saw something. I know I saw something," Zack said.

Momentarily startled , Garibaldi raised an eyebrow.

"What was it that you saw?"

"Like I said ,I'm not quite sure but it was my height and looked kinda like a slug. I couldn't see it too well because it was a bit blurry ,like it was invisible."

"Are you sure you didn't imagine it because of how tired you are?"

" I couldn't have imagined it 'cause it went right past me and bumped into me a bit."

"Did you tell anyone else?"

Zack shook his head.

"I was too worried they'd think I was losing it, or it was the stress. Sir, do you think I'm going crazy?" the young man asked.

There was an intense fear in the younger man's eyes as he waited for an answer from a man he respected greatly.

"No, Zack, I don't think you're losing your mind. Maybe you imagined it because you're exhausted and you've been under a lot of stress. I'm excusing you from the welcome back party so you can rest. Now, go rest. That's an order , understood?" the man said.

Zack nodded and left. Garibaldi sighed. Garibaldi thought about it a bit. He was going to need to talk to Halana again. He didn't let Zack see how much more worried he'd become. This couldn't be good. Zack had seen at least one Drani. The Chief of Security really needed to talk to the Makaria.

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Garibaldi retuned to his quarters after the party exhausted. He change and got ready for bed when a beep came at the door. He had a feeling he knew who it was.

"Enter."

He saw he was right as Halana entered the room. She smiled slightly.

"I got the feeling you wanted to see me," she said.

"Yeah. Yeah I did. I wasn't sure I believed you till today," Garibaldi said , gesturing for her to sit on the couch.

"What made you believe?" Halana asked as she sat.

"Have you met Zack Allen?" he asked ,sitting as well.

"No. But I understand that he is your second-in-command," she responded.

"Yeah ,he is," he said.

"What's wrong?" Halana pressed.

"He saw one of the Drani. Not only did he see it but it actually brushed passed him," Garibaldi sighed.

"He is as unique as you are it seems. Where is he now?"

"In his quarters. Resting, I hope. He's worn beyond belief," Garibaldi said ,raising from where he was seat and walking around the room.

"You seem to be exhausted as well. Perhaps , we could speak tomorrow. I would like for you to bring young Mr. Allen with you as well. He will need to know these things as well," Halana said, raising as well.

She bowed to Garibaldi and left. The Human watched her go. Garibaldi thought about the look on Zack's face when the young man had asked him if he was going crazy. He couldn't get the look of fear in his eyes out of his mind. Zack was one of the bravest people the chief knew.