From: "Julie Burnham" Subject: New: "Kalle" (00/01) by Julie Burnham Date: Sat, 14 Mar 1998 14:13:07 +0000 This is my first Babylon 5 fanfic. Comments, criticisms, whatever to: trekker@webmart.net Claimer: Kalle and Laura are my own creation (is it real? It's my creation, weird science...). Disclaimer: Although I haven't asked Joe's permission to use his very loveable characters, I hope he won't mind (IOW: JMS, TNT, Babylonian, whoever - PLEASE DON'T SUE! I am merely a starving writer who in her spare time is a high school sophmore. I have nothing you would want). Summary: Kalle Sheridan's journal as she grows up as the daughter of President Sheridan and Entil'zha Delenn, and the twin sister of David Sheridan. Category: [AT] [F] Dedication: To Laura, you know why. To JMS for making such wonderful characters. And to Miki Seiler for writing Blessings and letting me take a sneak peak! You're all wonderful people! And last but not least, to my sister Jade. You know why, and you know it before it happens. I still say that Aries scene was prophetic since you wrote it before 419. Strangnesses always hang around us. Spoliers: Uh, WWE2 Do I need anything else here? Onto the story... Julie Burnham http://www.geocities.com/Area51/Rampart/5347/ If I'm watching Star Trek and someone comes into my hootch and changes the channel...well, that's all right...that's what repeats are for. If someone comes into my hootch and attempts to change the channel on Babylon 5...well, that's all right too...that's what PPG's are for :-) - Travis Gillis From: "Julie Burnham" Subject: "Kalle" (01/01) Date: Sat, 14 Mar 1998 14:13:07 +0000 Disclaimer in 01. Journal Entry - Kalle Sheridan Hi, I'm chopped flarn. Well, that's what it seems like anyway. People knew about my twin brother before we were even concieved, but our own parents didn't know about me until I was born. David's always been known as the child of prophecy, but no one even mentions me. While he will go down in the history books as being this amazing guy - and he really is, he just gets too much attention, though none of it has gone to his head yet - while no one knows my name even now. Don't get me wrong, I love my brother. He's a really nice, caring guy. There's no anger between us. It's just all of our lives it's been, "David, the next Entil'zha," or "David, head of the Army of Light," but poor Kalle doesn't even get mentioned. I guess I'm brooding. But who can blame me? Uncle Lenny said that writing like this isn't productive. He *still* thinks that after Dad dies, Momma will realize what a wonderful guy he is and that she loves him. That, however, is not going to happen. I think he's living in the past. The Delenn he sees is not my Momma. My Momma has greying hair and is starting to get wrinkles. I've seen pictures and even vids of the Delenn he knows. They're not the same person. Uncle Mikey was here a few days ago when Uncle Lenny was telling me how unproductive journals are and told me that confession is good for the soul. The only question is, is my soul more Human or Minbari? I've been raised in both cultures, but only on Minbar. It's a very beautiful place, so colorful, so full of life. Was it only a short time ago that Momma saw her beautiful cities burning? The Rangers have done wonderfully to restore the old buildings and natural resources. According to Momma, they're back to the way they should be. That is the way of things. Momma and Dad have allowed me free reign over the computer, so I've learned other cultures too. All my wonderful "relatives" have helped me in my quest for knowledge, also. We're a really eclectic bunch when we all get together. Usually, only a few of my aunts and uncles are here at the same time. Uncle Mikey's here a lot, but that's because Dad doesn't want us to die of food poisoning if he cooks. Uncle Mikey's a really good cook. He doesn't like us calling him Uncle Mikey (he thinks it makes him sound immature) but David started it, and it cought on fast. Uncle Marc, Aunt Susan, and their three year old daughter Laura are here now. Laura's a sweetie most of the time. She has dark brown hair that frames her face, and chocolate pools for eyes. I think she might be a latent telepath, because Aunt Susan is one. She doesn't know that I know, and I hope it stays that way. Uncle Marc's usually off trying to save the galaxy and Aunt Susan always has to go and save his ass every time he does it. Aunt Susan says that the only reason she goes to save his ass every time is because it's fine. Uncle Marc says that going off to save the galaxy all the time is all part of being a Ranger. I think that's what my parents expect me to do. They already know somehow that David is going end up joining the Rangers (though they haven't told him that and I'm not going to be the one to tell him). Being a Ranger sounds like it might be fun though I know it would be a lot of hard work - I've seen Momma when she's handling all the politics of leading them. But every Ranger is a friend of every other Ranger, regardless of species. I've never really had a friend. I wonder what that's like. ----- So, should I continue? Will write for feedback. Julie (trekker@webmart.net) From: "Julie Burnham" Subject: "Kalle Part 2" by Julie Burnham (01/01) Date: Sun, 15 Mar 1998 17:22:14 +0000 Thanks to Ali who wrote me about continuing this. Comments to trekker@webmart.net Spoliers: Kalle part 1 Claimer: Kalle is my own creation (is it real? It's my creation, weird science...). Disclaimer: Although I haven't asked Joe's permission to use his very loveable characters, I hope he won't mind (IOW: JMS, TNT, Babylonian, whoever - PLEASE DON'T SUE! I am merely a starving writer who in her spare time is a high school sophmore. I have nothing you would want). Heinlien belongs to his genius self. Thanks for creating the waterbed and Poddy (my First Book). Miss you. Summary: Kalle Sheridan's journal as she grows up as the daughter of President Sheridan and Entil'zha Delenn, and the twin sister of David Sheridan. Category: [AT] [F] Dedication: To Ali, for feedback. To Laura, you know why. To JMS for making such wonderful characters. And to Miki Seiler for writing Blessings and letting me take a sneak peak! You're all wonderful people! And last but not least, to my sister Jade. You know why, and you know it before it happens. I still say that Aries scene was prophetic since you wrote it before 419. Strangnesses always hang around us. Do I need anything else here? Onto the story... ------------- Journal Entry - Kalle Sheridan Well, I'm joining the Rangers. I don't think Daddy wants me to go, but it's for the best. Momma's proud of me. I think David's a bit scared, though. I can hold my own, especially in a denn'bok competition. I'll miss home. But I can't stay young forever. I haven't told Uncle Marc yet, because he'd probably just get worried. Anyway, he's off saving the galaxy again. I'm leaving tomorrow. That way, Dad says, there'll be less media hype. They'd probably be less media hype. They'd probably be confused over who Kalle Sheridan is, anyway. So it's probably for the best. Uncle Stephen gave me a data crystal with all the books by someone named Heinlein on it. He's supposed to be a classic author or something. It'll give me something to read on the way there or if I get bored. Well, I guess this is it. I'll be leaving for the training facility in the morning. Wish me luck. ------- Sorry it's so short, but they'll be longer in the future. Comments to trekker@webmart.net Julie Burnham http://www.geocities.com/Area51/Rampart/5347/ If I'm watching Star Trek and someone comes into my hootch and changes the channel...well, that's all right...that's what repeats are for. If someone comes into my hootch and attempts to change the channel on Babylon 5...well, that's all right too...that's what PPG's are for :-) - Travis Gillis From: "Julie Burnham" Subject: Kalle part 3 (01/01) Date: Mon, 16 Mar 1998 20:14:45 +0000 Kalle part 3 by Julie Burnham (Will this series never end?) Claimer: Kalle is my own creation (is it real? It's my creation, weird science...). Disclaimer: Although I haven't asked Joe's permission to use his very loveable characters, I hope he won't mind (IOW: JMS, TNT, Babylonian, whoever - PLEASE DON'T SUE! I am merely a starving writer who in her spare time is a high school sophmore. I have nothing you would want). Oh, I also make a reference in here to "Someday" by THE CREW. I really hope you don't mind - I really loved that story! Summary: Kalle Sheridan's journal as she grows up as the daughter of President Sheridan and Entil'zha Delenn, and the twin sister of David Sheridan. Category: [AT] [F] Dedication: To Ali for feedback on Kalle part 1 Spoliers: Nada Do I need anything else here? The next part will be longer, promise. Onto the story... -------- Journal Entry - Kalle Sheridan The trip to the training grounds was uneventful, thank Valen. When I got there, though, everything got really chaotic. How did Uncle Marc stand the initiation? I heard from one of the other Rangers that they put all the new initiates through the whipped cream joke and the ambush to see how much denn'bok training they've had. All I can say from that is that I doubt anyone will try messing with me. Turval says that I might qualify to train under Durhan. I can't believe it! My roomate's name is Erika. She has dark brown hair, the same as me. She's taller, and a couple years older than me though. She's Human. She looked at me weirdly when she first saw me, but that usually happens when people first see my bonecrest. I think we might become friends, though. I've never had one before. The room's big, and has two beds on opposite sides of the room. There are desks by both beds. Oh, I forgot to call Momma and Dad. I'll be back soon. ----- Sorry it was short. Part four will be longer, promise (if this series gets renewed for another part... j/k {:-) ) trekker@webmart.net From: "Julie Burnham" Subject: "Kalle part 4" Date: Tue, 17 Mar 1998 22:12:07 +0000 Kalle Part 4 by Julie Burnham Spoliers: Kalle part 1-3, early third season Claimer: Kalle is my own creation (is it real? It's my creation, weird science...). Disclaimer: Although I haven't asked Joe's permission to use his very loveable characters, I hope he won't mind (IOW: JMS, TNT, Babylonian, whoever - PLEASE DON'T SUE! I am merely a starving writer who in her spare time is a high school sophmore. I have nothing you would want). Summary: Kalle Sheridan's journal as she grows up as the daughter of President Sheridan and Entil'zha Delenn, and the twin sister of David Sheridan. Category: [AT] [F] Dedication: To my English teacher, whose lectures are so boring I write fic in my spare time. I couldn't have done this without you (or with you, because you'd constantly be badgering me about symbolism or something). To Laura, who told me to put in more descriptions. Happy now? Oh, also to J.D. Salinger, for writing a book so classic it gets taught in schools but boring enough to tune out the lectures of it. And last but not least to Travis Gillis. You know why (and a Medal of Honor for putting up with me). comments to trekker@webmart.net --------------------- Journal Entry - Kalle Sheridan I got a message from Durhan himself today. I'm in! Uncle Marc'll be so proud. My meditation class is a lot of fun. There are a lot of different alien races in it. I sit next to a Drazi and a Brakiri. There's a Pak'ma'ra on the other side of the room. He smells. Turval still teaches the class. Momma said he taught her once. Everyone's been kind, but it's more like fake kind than anything else. After meditation, I have a pike workout, and then lunch. The cafeteria is *huge*! It's really chaotic, but in a fun sort of way. Everyone's trying to get to know everyone else. From lunch, I go to a class on different alien langagues, and then planetary histories. History is kind of weird because I'm learning some stuff about my parents and relatives. I had no idea that Aunt Susan was the one that got the proof that Morgan Clark had Santiago assasinated. Everyone asks me what my parents and relatives are like in person all the time. It's really weird. And I have to stop myself from saying Momma and Dad when I mean En'til'zha Delenn and President John J. Sheridan, and Aunt Susan, Uncle Marc, Uncle Stephen, Uncle Mikey, Uncle Lennier, Aunt Mayan, and Uncle Draal when I mean Susan Ivonova Cole, Marcus Cole, Dr. Stephen Franklin, Michael Garibaldi, Lennier, Shal Mayan, and Draal (aka the Great Machine on Epsilon 3). No one understands why I call them my aunts and uncles. They're closer to me that my Aunt Lizzie, who is dad's sister. There's more love between my non-blood relatives and my family than there is between my blood aunt and me and David. Sometimes water is thicker than blood. -------- Part 5 should come out tomorrow, if anyone cares. trekker@webmart.net Julie Burnham http://www.geocities.com/Area51/Rampart/5347/ If I'm watching Star Trek and someone comes into my hootch and changes the channel...well, that's all right...that's what repeats are for. If someone comes into my hootch and attempts to change the channel on Babylon 5...well, that's all right too...that's what PPG's are for :-) - Travis Gillis From: "Julie Burnham" Subject: "Kalle part 5" Date: Thu, 19 Mar 1998 06:57:41 +0000 Kalle Part 5 by Julie Burnham Spoliers: Kalle part 1-4, Claimer: Kalle is my own creation (is it real? It's my creation, weird science...). Disclaimer: Although I haven't asked Joe's permission to use his very loveable characters, I hope he won't mind (IOW: JMS, TNT, Babylonian, whoever - PLEASE DON'T SUE! I am merely a starving writer who in her spare time is a high school sophmore. I have nothing you would want). Summary: Kalle Sheridan's journal as she grows up as the daughter of President Sheridan and Entil'zha Delenn, and the twin sister of David Sheridan. Category: [AT] [F] Dedication: To my speech teacher, for stifilling creativity. In Valen's name, I try something new and you fail me. Consider yourself already infamous in the world of science fiction. You're going to be in CdaD&SN, no doubt about it. Have a day. ----------- Journal Entry - Kalle Sheridan I had a really strange dream last night. I was on Earth in the late twentieth century before there was real spaceflight. I was reading a book called _Fallen Angels_ by some people named Niven, Pournelle, and Flynn. There was a passage quoted in the book that I read and than started crying. Not only was it a very poetic passage, but it also hit home to whoever's body I was in that even though it was her dream to walk among the stars, she would never have the chance. My body was wracked with sobs. I think the quote was, "For my wings are made of tungsten, my flesh is glass and steel. I am the joy of Terra for the power that I wield. Once upon a lifetime, I died a pioneer. Now I sing within a spaceship's heart, does anybody hear?" It was depressing. I start private denn'bok training the day after tomorrow. Durhan seemed really nice when I talked to him yesterday. Oh well, off to breakfast. Hopefully they'll have oranges. ------ Sorry it's short. The next part is twice as long. Just warning you. comments to: trekker@webmart.net Jules Julie Burnham http://www.geocities.com/Area51/Rampart/5347/ If I'm watching Star Trek and someone comes into my hootch and changes the channel...well, that's all right...that's what repeats are for. If someone comes into my hootch and attempts to change the channel on Babylon 5...well, that's all right too...that's what PPG's are for :-) - Travis Gillis From: "Julie Burnham" Subject: "Kalle part 6" (01/01) Date: Fri, 20 Mar 1998 15:06:08 +0000 Kalle Part 6 by Julie Burnham Spoliers: Kalle part 1-5, Claimer: Kalle is my own creation (is it real? It's my creation, weird science...). Disclaimer: Although I haven't asked Joe's permission to use his very loveable characters, I hope he won't mind (IOW: JMS, TNT, Babylonian, whoever - PLEASE DON'T SUE! I am merely a starving writer who in her spare time is a high school sophmore. I have nothing you would want). Does anyone catch a reference to a different show? Invitations to John & Delenn's wedding if you correctly find and name it. Summary: Kalle Sheridan's journal as she grows up as the daughter of President Sheridan and Entil'zha Delenn, and the twin sister of David Sheridan. Category: [AT] [F] Dedication: To the real Jedell and Bugga. You have no business teaching. And to David Barr, I know you will never read this dedication, but thanks for suporting my addiction to B5. --------------------- Journal Entry - Kalle Sheridan They had oranges, just for the record. I met a couple of really nice guys today. Oscar's really funny, but he can be annoying, Vince is nive, and Jake's kind of cute. They're just friends though. I got my new training schedule. Next month I'll be out in deep space. That should be fun. Bugga, who is my planetary histories teacher, got some facts about Momma and Dad wrong today. He said Dad was just using Momma for the power. That couldn't have been more wrong. He also said that the only reason Dad became president of the Alliance was because Momma appointed him. He makes me so *mad*! I tried to explain to him all the tales my aunts and uncles have told me about Momma and Dad's parts in the Shadow war and the Earth civil was (Momma and Dad wouldn't tell me because they're too modest), but he wouldn't listen. I miss Momma and Dad, and especially David. Momma's going to be here tomorrow to see how I'm doing, under the pretense of inspecting the facility. I hope she doesn't talk to Jedell. Jedell is one of my teachers. She can't teach at all. Any deviation from the norm is considered evil. Any creativity is stifled. She thinks I'm too young to be a Ranger. Maybe she's right. She hasn't been overtly hostile, yet. She said something today I just didn't understand. Granted, my English isn't very good, but none of my classmates had heard the word either. Beligerent. I'll have to ask Dad if he knows what that means. She said I was being that, but I was merely making a statement. In Valen's name, Humans can be extremly difficult at times, even Dad. Okay, Minbari can be just as annoying, but... Erika just got back. She had a date with some guy named Andread. Hopefully she won't be - what's the word? - grouchy later. I don't think she really likes him, but according to her, they've been going our for several months now. I did not inquire any further. Well, I'd better get some rest, I have a test tomorrow, and also start training with Durhan. Old as he is, he is really great at denn'bok. G'night. ------- comments to: trekker@webmart.net Julie Burnham http://www.geocities.com/Area51/Rampart/5347/ If I'm watching Star Trek and someone comes into my hootch and changes the channel...well, that's all right...that's what repeats are for. If someone comes into my hootch and attempts to change the channel on Babylon 5...well, that's all right too...that's what PPG's are for :-) - Travis Gillis From: "Julie Burnham" Subject: "Kalle part 7" (1/1) Date: Fri, 20 Mar 1998 22:41:33 +0000 Kalle Part 7 by Julie Burnham Spoliers: Kalle part 1-6, Claimer: Kalle (and anyone else not from the show) is my own creation (is it real? It's my creation, weird science...). Disclaimer: Although I haven't asked Joe's permission to use his very loveable characters, I hope he won't mind (IOW: JMS, TNT, Babylonian, whoever - PLEASE DON'T SUE! I am merely a starving writer who in her spare time is a high school sophmore. I have nothing you would want). Summary: Kalle Sheridan's journal as she grows up as the daughter of President Sheridan and Entil'zha Delenn, and the twin sister of David Sheridan. Category: [AT] [F] Dedication: To Joe for such wonderful characters. And to everyone who has made Babylon 5 possible for giving me five years' worth of dreams and memories. The show is going to live on, it is going to survive, in us. When the last episode airs, it will be up to us, the fans, to keep the spirit of the show in our hearts. It will be hard to say goodbye to the show. And also to the real Amanda. Thanx, AJ! ------------------------ Journal Entry - Kalle Sheridan Momma's here. She didn't have a lot of time to visit, but it was nice to see her. Durhan is a nice teacher, but he works your ass off. I'm so sore! The test went okay, but I don't think I did too well on it. I was studying right before it in the library and I met someone named Amanda. She's really nice. I couldn't sleep last night because some of the other trainees were getting wakened up so that they'd get used to sleeping whenever they got a chance and also being ready at a moment's notice if something came up. I am so tired. I also started piloting today. I seem to be pretty good at it. Not the best, but by far not the worst. There's another girl in the class, Jade, that if you paint stripes on a brick, she can fly it. She's that good. I sent Dad a letter today. I know he's really busy, but I miss him. I only got to talk to Momma for a few minuted, but she said that a lot of stuff has come up since I left, and that Dad is really busy. Ericka just dumped Andreas. I think they're still friends, though, but I'm not the one to ask about the current state of their relationship. I got a letter from Laura today. She's still so cute and little! Uncle Mikey and Aunt Lise are babysitting her while Aunt Susan tries to save Uncle Marc. I hope he'll stop doing that because Aunt Susan's getting annoyed at him. He does that way too often. Okay, what was I originally writing about? Oh yeah, Laura's letter. That's right. Her birthday was yesterday, so Uncle Mikey made some of his famous Fetticine Alfredo. It's been too long since I've had that. It tastes really good, much better than Dad's cooking. But then, Dad's been known to ruin Jell-O. Oh, well. He'll learn someday. I hope. ----------------- Are you liking it so far? trekker@webmart.net Julie Burnham http://www.geocities.com/Area51/Rampart/5347/ If I'm watching Star Trek and someone comes into my hootch and changes the channel...well, that's all right...that's what repeats are for. If someone comes into my hootch and attempts to change the channel on Babylon 5...well, that's all right too...that's what PPG's are for :-) - Travis Gillis From: "Julie Burnham" Subject: "Kalle Part 8" (1/1) Date: Wed, 25 Mar 1998 19:33:23 +0000 Yes, another Kalle part. I'm sorry it took me so long to write these few, and I'm sorry this one, and the next couple following it are short. Together, they make a larger part of the story. Disclaimers in previous parts. Dedication: Ali for telling me to write more, and Travis for all his great stories and scenes (Uncle Alfie, you may now reprogram the college professors to sing the Toys 'R' Us song). No spoilers, except for previous Kalle parts. Kalle Part 8 by Julie Burnham trekker@webmart.net ---------- Journal Entry - Kalle Sheridan I had better write this while I'm still able. I know I haven't written in a while, but I've been sick, and I think I'm getting worse. I slept straight through the last couple of days, and they're sending me home today. Just my luck, I'm here about a week and I get sent home sick. Even when I get home, I won't be able to see Momma or Dad. They're off on some goodwill visit to an Alliance world or something. Uncle Mikey and Aunt Lise are watching the house (and also my mischievous brother) while they're away. Uncle Marc stopped by my dorm room a while ago. Aunt Susan got really mad at him when she found him after he went off to save the galaxy last time, so he needed a place to hide out. She and my mom are not nice people to be around when they're ticked off. I think I'm going to take a nap now. I'm tired. I'll write the next time I have the chance. -------- [END] From: "Julie Burnham" Subject: "Kalle Part 9" (1/1) Date: Wed, 25 Mar 1998 19:33:23 +0000 Disclaimers in previous parts. Spoilers: previous Kalle parts, 505 (?) Kalle Part 9 by Julie Burnham trekker@webmart.net ---------- Journal Entry - David Sheridan I had no idea Kay was in as bad a condition as she is. Shortly after they got her here, while Uncle Mikey and I were watching her to make sure she was okay, she slipped into a coma. Uncle Mikey went over to the commsystem and said four words: "Stephen, Kalle needs you." Needless to say, he was over in two minutes thirty seconds flat. I'm really worried about Kay. I think Uncle Stephen knows what's wrong with her, but no one will tell me. It's really frustrating. Kalle's still in a coma. Uncle Mikey already called Mom and Dad to tell them, but I don't think they can get back anytime soon. They had to go to peace talks between the Enfili and the Koob. One of those "billions of lives are at stake" things. ----------------- [End] From: "Julie Burnham" Subject: "Kalle Part 10" (1/1) Date: Wed, 25 Mar 1998 19:33:23 +0000 Disclaimers in previous parts. No spoilers, except for previous Kalle parts. Sorry this part is *really* short. Next part's longer. Kalle Part 10 by Julie Burnham trekker@webmart.net ---------- Journal Entry - David Sheridan She was still in a coma when I woke up this morning, but by this afternoon, she came out of it. She's been sleeping ever since then. Uncle Stephen shooed me and Uncle Mikey out when she woke up. He was really worried. Why won't anyone tell me what's wrong with her? I think Uncle Marc and Aunt Susan are going to come over tomorrow to pick up Laura. She's been really worried about Kay. I hope Momma and Dad come back soon. Oh, I think I just heard Kalle wake up. I'll write more later. ------------ Told you it was short. [END] From: "Julie Burnham" Subject: "Kalle Part 11" (1/1) Date: Wed, 25 Mar 1998 19:33:24 +0000 Disclaimers in previous parts. Spoilers for WWE2 and previous Kalles. Kalle Part 11 by Julie Burnham trekker@webmart.net ---------- Journal Entry - Kalle Sheridan When I woke up today, boy was I in for a surprise! Uncle Mikey, Day, Laura, Uncle Corey, Aunt Lise, Uncle Marc, Aunt Susan, Uncle Stephen, Uncle Lenny, Aunt Mayan, a holo-image of Uncle Draal, Emperor Mollari, Vir Cotto, and even Momma and Dad were all there, standing around my bed. It has to be one of the most cliched things, but the first thing I did when I woke up was say, "Hey," to Momma, Dad, and David. Uncle Stephen won't tell me what's wrong with me. Why won't anyone tell me? Momma and Dad said that their meeting went well, which is why they got back so quickly. Things have been strange lately, so I must therefore conclude that I am burning off karma at a greatly accelerated rate. I'm not sure how much more I can take. Hopefully I won't have to find out by experimentation. Uh, I don't feel so good. ----------- [END] From: "Julie Burnham" Subject: "Kalle Part 12" Date: Wed, 25 Mar 1998 19:33:23 +0000 Disclaimers in previous parts. Spoilers: Previous Kalle parts, Sic Transit Vir Kalle Part 12 by Julie Burnham trekker@webmart.net ---------- Journal Entry - Kalle Sheridan They're moving me into my own room today. I've been stuck in this room for several days, and I'm getting bored. My bed's a lot more comfortable than this one. I'm probably getting really far behind in training. I hope I get well soon so I can go back. Uncle Marc's going to start teaching there. Aunt Susan's happy because it means that he won't be galavanting throughout the galaxy all the time. Now it will only be between training cycles, so Aunt Susan can plan for them and find a sitter for Laura. I'll wonder if I'll have Uncle Marc as a teacher. I heard he's replacing one of the other teachers, but I don't know who. Hopefully it will be Bugga or Jedell. I was sent a data crystal of homework to catch up on whenever I'm feeling good enough to work on it. Writing's easier than xenobiology, planetary histories, or spatial relationgs. Cooking's pretty fun though. I know Dad would fail it, because the last time he tried to cook *anything* was about a year before he and momma got engaged, and he was trying to make her flarn. It didn't work. I'm really tired, so I'll stop here. --------- [END] From: "Julie Burnham" Subject: "Kalle part 13" (1/1) Date: Fri, 27 Mar 1998 19:15:47 +0000 Another couple Kalle parts are coming your way thanks to Ali Laker. All standard disclaimers apply. Dedication: Ali, and Travis, for motivation. AT, AS, F Spoilers: previous Kalle parts, A Late Delivery From Avalon mention Kalle Part 13 by Julie Burnham trekker@webmart.net -------------- Journal Entry - Kalle Sheridan I got another data crystal today. I was figuring it to be more homework because Uncle Stephen says he wants to keep me for observation for at least a couple more days, but it was full of get well messages from my fellow trainees, and some of the teachers. Anyway, Erika says that she hopes I come back soon because the room's getting quiet without me. There were also some messages from some of the older guys. I had no idea that *that* many fine guys were in training with me. Damn! It's weird, all of my relatives are really good looking, and then there's me. I almost sort of believe what some of the humans call me sometimes - an alien freak, a disgrace to humanity, et cetera, et cetera, ad nauseum. I was watching an old vid Dad likes, "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" or something. It was really funny. During the "We're Knights of the Round Table," song, Uncle Marc came in to see how I was doing and say hi. I asked him to tell me a story, because I wasn't really up to thinking coherently then. He said, "That song reminds me of when Arthur Pendragon, King of the Brittains, was on Babylon Five." He then told me the story. He's a great storyteller. Dad just came in with Momma and tucked me in, like I'm some baby. Oh well, it's nice to be babyed once in a while. I have to sleep now. ------- [End] From: "Julie Burnham" Subject: "Kalle part 14" (1/1) Date: Fri, 27 Mar 1998 19:15:48 +0000 All standard disclaimers apply. AT, AS, F Dedication: To everyone on the J&D Forum, and especially Sp..fy (are you unmentionable here too?) Spoilers: previous Kalle parts Kalle Part 14 by Julie Burnham trekker@webmart.net -------------- Journal Entry - Kalle Sheridan Uncle Stephen told me I'm allowed to eat plenty of ice cream. Dad says it's an Earth desert. Uncle Stephen said I'm not getting enough calories or calcium in my diet. Aunt Susan leaned over to me and whispered conspiritorialy, "Great, now it's *your* turn to be the expanding Russian frontier!" Uncle Mikey brought over some old Looney Tunes vids - Duck Dodgers in the Twenty Fourth and a half Century. He also made me some spaghetti. He's nice. But then, in my experience, most people that give me food tend to be nice. Uncle Marc, Aunt Susan, and Laura are leaving tonight. They're getting a place by the training grounds. Uncle Marc still doesn't know who he's filling in for, but he starts in three days. Not even Momma knows what his assignment is. Or maybe she does and she just can't tell him yet. Uncle Stephen says I can go back in a couple of days, thank Valen. I said I would live for the One and that I would die for the One, but I never said I'd get sick for the One! Momma and Dad have to go off-planet againg to deal with another dispute. Maybe I'm being childish and self-centered, but I don't want them to go. I've got a bad feeling that something's going to happen to them soon. It's probably nothing. And if worse comes to worse, I'll see them again, in the place where no shadows fall. It's getting late, so I'm going to stop writing now. I'll write more later. ------- [End] From: "Julie Burnham" Subject: "Kalle Part 15" (1/1) Date: Fri, 27 Mar 1998 19:15:47 +0000 All standard disclaimers apply. Dedication: to my Momma, and to anyone actually reading this enormously long series AT, AS, F Spoilers: previous Kalle parts Kalle Part 15 by Julie Burnham trekker@webmart.net -------------- Journal Entry - Kalle Sheridan I got my new assignment. I'm going to be training on one of the White Stars in a deep space mission, starting in two days. Uncle Stephen says I can go. Momma and Dad left late last night. David just came in to say hi. They're actually letting me out of the house today. It's warm, but not too hot. Just perfect. The city is beautiful today. The air is so fresh, it's just wonderful. I was getting tired of being cooped up inside anyway. There's a swing behind our house that Dad had built for Momma one year. I'm sitting, swinging, and writing on it now. There's just enough breeze for it to move a little. The sky that was just a minute ago blue has now turned grey, and the wind has picked up some. There's probably a storm coming. As soon as I got inside, it started to pour. The winds are howling. The thounder is incredibly loud. This is going to be one *bad* storm ------- [End] From: "Julie Burnham" Subject: "Kalle Part 16" (1/1) Date: Fri, 27 Mar 1998 19:15:48 +0000 Another couple Kalle parts are coming your way thanks to Ali Laker. All standard disclaimers apply. AT, AS, F Spoilers: previous Kalle parts, the episode with the Bab-Bear-Lon 5 bear Kalle Part 16 by Julie Burnham trekker@webmart.net -------------- Journal Entry - Kalle Sheridan Tuzanor was hit pretty hard by the storm. This is my last day here, and I really have to pack what few things I'm taking with me. Erika's going on the mission too, and she called me just a little while ago and said that she would pack up the room and bring my stuff with her. I think the only real thigs that I want to take with me that aren't with Erika are a picutre of the entire family, and a Bab-Bear-Lon Five teddy bear. Aunt Susan found a bunch of them somewhere and gave them as Hannuka presents to everybody. Dad's was met with a groan and a fake punch. The last one he got, it seems, mysteriouly wound up...outside... the station. David made me lunch today. He's sweet most of the time, but sometimes he can be annoying, especially when he's being overprotective. David and I are turning sixteen in a couple weeks. I have to get him a present. I should be back home by then. I have to give a message to Day before I leave, just in case something happens to me. I have a project due for xenobio in a week. If something happens to me, I want him to finish the work I've started. ------ [End] From: "Julie Burnham" Subject: "Kalle Part 17" Date: Sat, 28 Mar 1998 20:56:29 +0000 The saga continues with... Kalle 17 by Julie Burnham trekker@webmart.net Standard disclaimers apply. Spoilers for previous parts and miscelanious third season episodes. -------- Journal Entry - Kalle Sheridan I have to have the weirdest classes. I have a cooking class, and then xenobiology. There's an old reference guide that we're using as our text - Voltayre's Encyclopedia Xenobiologica. Bugga was being even more annoying today. I mean, come on, why can't he get his facts straight? Yes, I get assigned to a mission off-planet that as few people know about as possible, and Bugga's here too. The Universe must have a personal vendetta against me. All I know so far of the mission is taht we're supposed to pick up some refugees. Erika's still rooming with me, and I'm glad she brought my stuff. My crest itches. I have no idea why. Oh, well. Sleep has become a precious commodity, with all the trainees working double shifts, plus having regular classes. It's a wonder none of us have passed out from exhastion by now. I'd expect that some of the others are using stims to saty alert, but I won't touch them. I know what happened to Uncle Stephen. I don't want the same thing to happen to me. I really need to stop writing now. We were just given a full briefing a little while ago, and I need to digest what's happening. ------- From: "Julie Burnham" Subject: "Kalle Part 18" Date: Sat, 28 Mar 1998 20:56:30 +0000 Kalle 18 by Julie Burnham trekker@webmart.net Standard disclaimers apply. Spoilers for previous parts. -------- Journal Entry - Kalle Sheridan We got the first batch of refugees today from the Koob homeworld. We'll be going back to pick up more in the next day or two. I don't really have all the details. I think everyone mainly considers me a liability because of my age and who my parents are. No one's willing to give me a chance. I've been mainly doing some light first aid on the refugees. Most of their injuries are too severe for just first aid to help. I wish there was more that I could do to help. Right now, though, anything is a help to these people. I wish, though, that we could help more. Am I being too compassionate? Sometimes, when you're so intent to help others, you don't see the knife coming out of the shadows, ready to be thrown into your back. The ship just shook, and hard. I think there's something really wrong. I'll get back to writing when I find out what's wrong. -------- From: "Julie Burnham" Subject: "Kalle Part 19" Date: Sat, 28 Mar 1998 20:56:30 +0000 Kalle 19 by Julie Burnham trekker@webmart.net Standard disclaimers apply. Spoilers for previous parts and early fifth season. This will be a cliff-hanger. If you want me to write the rest of it, I need some FEEDBACK! If I don't get any e-mail, I'm going to stop writing this here! -------- Journal Entry - Kalle Sheridan The rest of the ship is gone, and as far as we know, there were only five survivors. We're all in this escape pod together. We're not sure if we're fortunate for living through the explosion or not, because if we don't find someplace to land soon, we'll run out of water, food, and most importantly, air. The only people that made it out alive were Jake, Vince, Oscar, Erika, and me. We all have families that we want to see again. I hope for their sakes as well as mine that we get home. The Enfili just noticed us, and they've started shooting again. Oh, no. This is going to be one *bumpy* ride! ----------- Okay, if no one sends feedback, this is where it has to end, and this is when it has to happen. If you want to see this story continue, I would like some e-mail. Jules From: "Julie Burnham" Subject: "Kalle Part 20" Date: Sun, 29 Mar 1998 21:02:00 +0000 Thanks to Laurie S, for being the *ONLY* person to write me to keep Kalles being written. This part, and the two or three that come after it had to have been the hardest parts to write. But you'll see when (if?) you read them. Dedication: To Laurie for encouragement, and to the John and Delenn Forum for friendship. Also to Pam - you GO girl! Congrats on winning the Bruce kiss {:-)~~~~~~~~~~ Kalle Part 20 Julie Burnham trekker@webmart.net All standard disclaimers apply ------------------ Journal Entry - Kalle Sheridan I wish I had had the chance to tell them goodbye one last time. They think I'm dead. They... think... I'm... dead. How am I supposed to deal with that? There are only five of us left alive, and we have no idea where we are. We crashed onto a planet at about planetary dawn today. The landing wasn't as bad as it could have been. We landed in some large body of water. We all had to tow the pod onto dry land. Luckily, we weren't that far away. The local gravity is a lot higher than I'm used to, and that, coupled with towing the pod to shore, has made my back sore. Oh, how I wish for a nice comfy bed, even one of those hard to sleep in horozontal ones that Dad's always raving about. Just someplace to crash for a couple of hours is all I ask. We're probably not going to get out of here alive. I haven't expressed this to anyone else, because I'm afraid that they'll either not take me seriously or start panicking. I don't want rioting and blood on the streets as Aunt Susan would say. Not on my watch. It's funny, they're all older than me, but I feel a responsibility to protect them. -------- From: "Julie Burnham" Subject: "Kalle Part 21" Date: Sun, 29 Mar 1998 21:43:04 +0000 Kalle Part 21 Julie Burnham trekker@webmart.net All standard disclaimers apply ------------------ Journal Entry - Kalle Sheridan There's no one else on the planet excpet us. I don't really see a way for us to get off of here. There's not much salvagable from the pod. We have no communication equipment, little local food, and not enough know-how to build a ship even if by some miraculous force we had the parts to build one with. The others are determined to get home, so how can I tell them that their hopes are all in vain? Who am I to take that fragile hope away from them? I'm trying to be strong but I'm not getting any stronger. Loneliness is tearingg me apart, that coupled with automatic leadership that's been forced upon me just from what and who my parents are. Leadership is not genetic. I have no idea what I'm supposed to do. I was given a message on a data crystal several years ago, from Valen himself. He told me that although he didn't know me, that he knew I could succeed in anything that I wanted to. I certainly hope he was right, because I'm going to need all the support I can get until the five of us are safe. Erika's taking the whole thing in shock. She's worked herself up into an almost catatonic state. Jake, Vince, and Oscar are a lot calmer about it, but still pretty agitated. Valen help us all. We're certainly going to need it. -------------- Author's note: While writing this, I was listening to _The Colour Of My Love_ by Celine Dion, so any song lyrics in here are accidental. If anyone figures out just what this *might* be a crossover with, I'll send you flarn and spoo! Jules