Lennon's quarters TCS Bull Run: Lennon and Commander Sinclair had been sitting silently for a few moments thinking about what Lennon had just read, when the door buzzer sounded. Lennon quickly answered the door and found Megan Daniels standing there.

"Hello Megan, you are right on time."

She smiled as she entered, and then she saw Commander Sinclair. "Hello Commander, I hope that I'm not interrupting anything."

Jeffery Sinclair had stood up as she entered, "Hello Crewman Daniels. I was just talking with Lennon."

Lennon looked at Megan, then at Commander Sinclair. "Megan is here for a lesson in the history of the Anla-shok."

The Commander looked at them, "Then I guess I should be going, I wouldn't wish to intrude."

Lennon raised his hand, "Please stay Commander, you may find this interesting as well."

Soon the three of them were seated, and Lennon began.

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"Just about one thousand earth years ago, the Vorlons, the Minbari and a few other allies were engaged in a terrible war with the forces of darkness. The leaders of these forces were the Shadows. A race as old as the Vorlons, and as dark and evil as their name suggests. The war was not going well for the forces of light, and our main base of operations was destroyed and the tide of the war was against us. It was shortly after that that we received a communication signal from an area of space where there had been tales of strange occurrences. When our ships arrived, they found a huge space station. Our warriors boarded the station and found a Minbari man on board, along with the Vorlons and a few others. This Minbari man was to become the greatest Minbari in all of our history. He was Valen, a Minbari not born of Minbar. He told the warriors that he was Valen, and that he had brought them this gift to use in their war with the shadows. The Vorlons urged our warriors to follow the orders of Valen, and soon the tide of the war changed. Valen then took the best of the warriors, the priests and the workers, and he formed the Anla-shok The forces of darkness were beaten and fled to areas of hiding. Valen then charged the Anla-shok to be the eyes and ears of the Minbari people, and he told them that the shadows would one day reappear, and that they were to watch for the signs of their return." Lennon looked at Megan and the Commander, and saw that they were hanging on his every word.

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"After the war with the Shadows, my people asked Valen to stay with them, and he agreed. He then went to Minbar, and saw that there where many things that needed to be changed. He began by forming the Gray Council. He chose the wisest three from each of the castes in secret. No one on Minbar was to know who the members of the gray council were. This way, hopefully no one caste could have influence over the council. Then Valen began to change the ways of our people, and he enacted new laws, that with time became the building blocks of our society. Since the time of Valen, I am happy to say that the killing of one Minbari by another Minbari can be counted on two hands."

Megan interrupted him, "But Nossan has told me that some of the warrior caste still have duels of honor to the death."

Lennon looked at her, "Sadly Megan that is true. But in these duels, each combatant takes the responsibility of their own life and death upon themselves. That way, when one of the combatants dies, there is no one for their clan brothers and sisters to seek vengeance on. Valen started this practice, because the acts of revenge for one death could easily get out of control, and lead to a civil war."

She smiled a little, "So that's why you said that there was no one to be punished at the end of my duel."

Lennon only smiled at her, "Yes, and it was a spectacular duel."

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Lennon then told them of the other laws enacted by Valen, and how Valen and his woman from the stars had raised their family. He smiled at this, and then explained that unlike most families on Minbar, Valen and his wife had more than a score of children. He told them how it was perceived as a great honor by all of the caste when a child of Valen chose to join one of their clans. Soon the Children and descendants of Valen were spread throughout all of the people of Minbar. He was now stroking his beard; "My own family can trace itself back to Valen. It is said that before Valen, Minbari men had no facial hair, it is said to be a blessing from Valen."

Now he just smiled, and looked at the monitor on his desk. "It is late, and I must rest. I'm not as young as I used to be, and I have another lesson to teach you tomorrow Megan."

Megan and Commander Sinclair got up. Megan bowed to Lennon, and he returned the bow. Commander Sinclair looked at Lennon and smiled, "Thank you Lennon, it was very enlightening."

The two of them shook hands, "It was my pleasure Commander." After they had left, Lennon received a call from Delenn, she asked him to see her in the morning, and to please bring Miss Daniels with him.

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Delenn's quarters Edding IV: Delenn greeted the two of them when they landed, and asked Lennon if they could speak in private first. Lennon agreed, and they went into the next room. She looked at him, "I take it that you have heard the conditions set down by the council?"

"Yes I did. Even though I do not agree with them, I understand them."

"Thank you Lennon. But there is another reason why I have asked you to come."

Lennon looked at her for a moment, "Does it have anything to do with the Tri-luminary?"

Delenn was a little surprised, but quickly recovered. Lennon saw the moment of shock and surprise on her face, and he smiled at her. "I briefly saw how the Tri-luminary reacted to the Lt Commander in the hall outside of the holding area. And like you, I also know the stories of the Tri-luminaries."

Delenn smiled, "Why am I surprised, after all, you are the leader of the Anla-shok."

She looked at him again, "When we questioned Nosann and the others, I used a Tri-luminary to ensure that they were truthful. But we were surprised by the reaction of the Tri-luminary to the humans. We found that the humans have Minbari souls, at least in part. But the most astounding thing we found is that the one human, Commander Sinclair, has the soul of one of the greatest Minbari."

Before she could answer Lennon spoke, "Valen."

She nodded her head, "We believe that the soul of Valen has been reborn in this human. The reaction of the Tri-luminary was the strongest that anyone has ever seen. Even stronger than it's reaction to me. And I have a direct lineage back to Valen."

Lennon just looked at her, "Will you tell the humans of this?"

Delenn just shook her head, "No, not yet. We must first prepare our own people, before we tell the humans."

"I understand. This revelation could cause widespread problems within our people."

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Delenn sat down now and looked at Lennon. "That is also the reason that I have asked you to bring Miss Daniels today."

Lennon just looked at Delenn. "You're worried that if she continues her training, that there will be problems."

"Yes Lennon. And I am not the only one."

"You're worried how the warrior caste will take it."

Delenn just nodded. "Well I say to hell with them. Her brother gave his life to save Nosann. When he did that, he showed that humans are capable of the giving the greatest honor. Can we do any less?"

Delenn now smiled at him, "No Lennon, we can not."

"Delenn, I know that the path Megan has chosen to walk will not be an easy one, but think of what she will be able to do. She can go places where we Minbari are not liked or would stand out too much. She can also act as an intermediary with the new group of humans. The possibilities are almost beyond numbering."

Delenn stood up and looked at him, "I agree Lennon, but we will face these problems later. Right now I wish to talk to Miss Daniels alone."

Lennon nodded and went to the door. When it opened, he looked at Megan and she came into the room. Then he stepped out.

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Megan stood in front of Delenn and bowed, "I am honored to be here Mistress Delenn. May the blessings of Valen be with you."

Delenn allowed herself a smile, this young woman had greeted her properly using the Minbari religious caste language. "It is I who am honored."

Delenn moved over to the couch and sat down, she motioned for Megan to join her. When they were both seated, Delenn spoke, "I first wish to offer my condolences for your recent loss." Megan smiled a little, "Thank you."

"Miss Daniels, Your brother did a truly great thing. But I must warn you, there will be many Minbari who will not believe the story of what your brother did. That is why I must ask you, what is the real reason you wish to be an Anla-shok."

Megan looked her square in the eye, " Miss Delenn, I know that what I'm trying to do won't be easy. And you're right, there will be some who don't believe others or me when they talk about my brother. But the real reason I asked to become an Anla-shok is Nosann."

Megan and Delenn talked for the next two hours, and when they were finished, they felt as if they had known each other for years.