Spoils of War
Nov. 25th, 2006 12:46 amA complete different fandom this time: Babylon 5 peeps!
Title: Spoils of War
Archive: Open Scrolls Archive
Character: Marcus Cole, Susan Ivanova
Disclaimer: JMS owns and deserves all
Rating: PG
Genre: Tragedy, Drama/Angst
Beta & cheerleader:
trekqueen
Summary: What did Marcus Cole say to Susan Ivanova before he sacrificed his life for her?
Author Notes: Written for the OSA Drabble Challenge #2: Medals & Honour.
What honour is there in this? What use is there to claim victory in my heart when mine is ripped apart to see you lying there. It should not have been you, but me. I, who has failed before. I, who should have been punished for your heroism to take on those Earth Destroyers. It was you who issued the command and should claim victory in your heart. Maybe Delenn is right, maybe I will never be able to forgive myself that I lost my brother, but I will never be able to live to know I let you die.
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Inspiration came from this quote and ofcourse remembering Endgame and Rising Star again:
"The Minbari taught me: 'Claim victory in your heart and the Universe will follow.'"
"Fine, great. Claim victory in your heart and up your--"
-- Marcus and Ivanova in Babylon 5:"Voices of Authority"
Title: Spoils of War
Archive: Open Scrolls Archive
Character: Marcus Cole, Susan Ivanova
Disclaimer: JMS owns and deserves all
Rating: PG
Genre: Tragedy, Drama/Angst
Beta & cheerleader:
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Summary: What did Marcus Cole say to Susan Ivanova before he sacrificed his life for her?
Author Notes: Written for the OSA Drabble Challenge #2: Medals & Honour.
What honour is there in this? What use is there to claim victory in my heart when mine is ripped apart to see you lying there. It should not have been you, but me. I, who has failed before. I, who should have been punished for your heroism to take on those Earth Destroyers. It was you who issued the command and should claim victory in your heart. Maybe Delenn is right, maybe I will never be able to forgive myself that I lost my brother, but I will never be able to live to know I let you die.
--
Inspiration came from this quote and ofcourse remembering Endgame and Rising Star again:
"The Minbari taught me: 'Claim victory in your heart and the Universe will follow.'"
"Fine, great. Claim victory in your heart and up your--"
-- Marcus and Ivanova in Babylon 5:"Voices of Authority"