Fiction:Great Cyrannus War/Alternate Republic Victory

 - 54th of Ianuarius 4 ATC - Three weeks after the cessation of hostilities

President sat on a stool placed on the stage outside the executive office of the. It was a frosty morning with small droplets of snow falling to the endless city below. Apollo rubbed his hands together and tapped on the voice amplifier in his hands to ensure that it was in working order. As he looked out into the crowd below, he smiled. Clearly their good spirits kept them warm. From behind him, approached and whispered into the President's ear.


 * Athan- It's time, Mister President.

Apollo sighed deeply before he stood up and patted Athan on the back.


 * Apollo - Thank you Athan, please tell Captain Narea to prepare my shuttle.

Athan smiled weakly and began to walk toward the Executive Building. Apollo fastened his scarf around his neck and walked toward the podium facing the crowd. Just before he arrived, his wife Gianne placed a kiss on his cheek and began to prim her husband's suit. Apollo smiled and took Gianne's hands into his own.


 * Apollo - I look fine, babe.

Gianne giggled.


 * Gianne - Don't flatter yourself. There's always room for improvement!

Apollo winked at his wife as she walked toward Laoi and Kara who sat behind the podium. Clearly completely bored. Suppressing a laugh, Apollo turned toward the podium and waved toward the crowd, who applauded enthusiastically. Apollo could see just about any species he could think of,, , , and even the odd. Apollo held the voice amplifier to his snout and began to speak.


 * Apollo - Good morning, Cyrannus! Today is a glorious day. For four long years our galaxy has been torn apart by the ravaging nature of war. A war of ruin. But no longer. We are free from its shackles!

The crowd cheered.


 * Apollo - Peace has been made with the Confederacy and once again Cyrannus can grow and prosper under the principles of liberty, order and self-determination. I was proud to serve as your President and proud that I am leaving this office at the beginning of a new era of concord.

Once again, the crowd applauded. His tone notably lighter, he continued.


 * Apollo - However this day is not about me! It is about the democratic will of the citizens of the Republic, who have elected their second President. It is my honour to present him to you!

From the stage on which Laoi, Kara and Gianne sat a tall vaguely purple being. The new President walked toward the podium, waving at the crowd as he walked. Gianne had a noticeably annoyed expression on her face, but Apollo hid his quite well as he shook the new President's hand. As Apollo sat beside Gianne, the President addressed the crowd.


 *  - Fellow citizens of the Republic of Cyrannus. Today we reaffirm our commitment to democracy. It is my hope that with your help we will rebuild Cyrannus as the centre of progress and order that we can all be proud of.

Half an hour later, Guolivian had finished his speech and Apollo and his family boarded a shuttle leading to where Apollo hoped to live out his days in peace with his young family. The war was over, the galaxy was at peace and the future was bright. All was well.

Trivia

 * This story occurs on a different timeline. Roughly, it takes place concurrent to the first month of the.