From: Becki H Blumer Subject: Fan Fiction Submission: "On Winds of Time" part 14 Date: Sat, 06 Mar 1999 21:02:50 +0000 Meredith D. Holt beckihblumer@fuse.net On Winds of Time Adult Warnings; Violence "On Winds of Time" part 14, by Meredith D. Holt Hello, Sorry I haven't had another installment in a while. Haven't really been able to stomach it. Yes, I know that the last part got a little gruesome, but this part is going to be as good and safe as I can make it. Besides, this part is necessary for the story. Is anybody still interested in me finishing this little ditty? Thanks go to Adam, inspiration, Skyler Rose, editing help and just being there, and Erica Lynn. If you have any questions, comments or criticisms, you can reach me at beckihblumer@fuse.net or visit my web site at http://expage.com/page/meredithb5. Love, as always, Meredith Legal Disclaimer: If it isn't nailed down, on fire, poisonous and or mentally destructive, it belongs to JMS (translation: everyone 'cept Aleia, Elly, Wes, Anakin, Sofie and the gang, as well as Ariana.) Personal Disclaimer: I am WEIRD On Winds of Time by Meredith D. Holt beckihblumer@fuse.net Chapter 3- I am Become Death Part 14- The Grand Confrontation It'd been a long hard couple of days, Susan thought as she snuggled into bed, hoping that she'd get a break for once in her life. She needed one desperately. The push and pull of the last few days had been emotionally exhausting. But the Universe mocks our wishes for peace. Especially Susan's. Aleia was at the store when Lennier and Delenn stopped by. "Hey Delenn!" she greeted them, smiling coyly at her husband. He smiled back. "Aleia, it is good to see that you are feeling better." Delenn said, making a small bow and Aleia mirroring her procedure. "It's good to see you looking so well, too." Aleia said. "What can I do for you?" "I wanted to personally extend an invitation to you, for the Rebirth Ceremony I will be giving." Delenn spoke. Aleia nodded thoughtfully. "Yes, I think that's a good idea, we all need it around here." she laughed a bit. Delenn smiled sadly, she'd been through a lot too. Lennier stayed to chat with his wife, and Delenn wandered off to extend more invites. "So, who do you think is going to have the most shocking secret?" Aleia asked melodramatically. Lennier smiled. "I don't know, you have quite a few yourself." The Captains of the ships that had helped save Babylon 5 wanted to see the place they had saved, so Delenn, Aleia, Susan, Marcus and Sofie went to meet them at the customs area. All the way there, Delenn and Aleia were badgering Marcus to come to the ceremony and heal his old wounds. He kept saying no. It was driving Susan crazy, but she didn't say anything. "Oh, come on Marcus, what'd you do that you're so afraid we'll discover. Oh, I've got it!" Aleia was teasing, "You sold beer to some Minbari accolades as a religious beverage." Delenn laughed and Marcus shook his head in frustration. "Leave me be!" he said and stalked off. "Wait, Marcus! Aleia didn't mean to offend you..." Delenn began, but Marcus was gone. Susan just shook her head. The man was stubborn, it was as simple as that. Sofie reached up her hands, asking to be held as they waited for the Captains to disembark from the shuttle. Susan picked her up and balanced her on her hip. Then, a screeching sound could be heard, and they whirled around to find the doors of the docking bay had closed and they were surrounded by men wearing Nightwatch patches on their arms. And Uriana stood before them as well, her beautiful face marred by its mocking features. One man grabbed Sofie and held a gun to her head. "Do as I say or the girl dies." he said. Aleia shut her eyes in fear and opened them with new determination. Susan felt anger boiling up inside her. How could she have let this slip past, she should have know, should have....Thoughts ceased as she felt the presence of a knife, it's cool, smooth length running down her back, penetrating the soft flesh and filling her with pain...... Part 15 (Coming Soon)