Kiyoshi makes his way through the large crowd that has gathered together in a large park on L-3. His hidden eyes pan over his surroundings, taking everything in. He notices the cameras and other broadcasting equipment.
So, with this moment, L-3 will decide it's course...
Kiyoshi stands in the middle of the crowd and looks toward the stage. A panel of three people sit behind a large table on the left side of the stage. In the middle is a podieum. Three older men make their way onto the stage and the crowd grows silent as a bald man steps up to the podieum. The cameras begin to role and the rally begins it's broadcast through out the colony.
Colony Represenative Torrin - As L-3's former Represenative, before the }{G took control, I would like to thank all of you for coming here tonight. We of course are here to discuss our future. Sadly, I believe there are little options for us to now take. Earth, obviously, see's all of us that live in space as enemies, and furthermore, I fear what would happen if we did not ally ourselves with the rest of the Colonies. It is here, through open discussion, that I hope all of us can voice our opinions and fears. Being of an older generation, my collegues and I, do not wish to see more lives lost in yet another vicious war.
And yet! It can not be avoided! Kiyoshi yells as he begins to step forward. The crowd turns and looks at him.
Colony Represenative Torrin - Yes, it would seem that way...
Kiyoshi makes his way towards the stage. Armed guards move infront of him, fearing that he is there to attack Torrin.
I thought you said this would be an open discussion? I am not armed, I only wish for everyone to hear my words.
Colony Represenative Torrin looks over Kiyoshi, slightly recalling a young man who was similar to him. Torrin holds up his hand and the guards move away as Kiyoshi walks onto the stage.
Colony Represenative Torrin - This is. You may voice your concerns as much as you wish, Mr.?
Torrin moves out of the way of the podieum as Kiyoshi steps up to it. He looks out over the crowd and notices the different expressions on their faces. Mother's hold their children close fearing that the events that have happened elsewhere on the colonies and earth will soon start here. Young men and their father's expressions range from the same looks of their mothers to that of determined fighters. It would seem as though the colony is split on what to do. Kiyoshi then looks out at the cameras and then slowly takes off his sunglasses.
My name is Kiyoshi Kazami, I'm a forgotten warrior from a long time ago. I have faced war before; I was much younger than many of you that may be called to fight at some point in your lives. When I returned to my home and learned of the events that have transpired, I was distraut. This fighting was supposed to be resolved a long time ago. Many lives were lost back then, just as they are now. However, you have sat back and watched from your houses as people have perished! People have died and will continue to die trying to protect their rights, their way of life, their homes that all of you also hold dear in your hearts! If you do not stand up for what you believe in, you will be crushed by those of earth, who obviously have done nothing but counted down the days of war! And not only that, but they have turned the blame around on all of us that live here in space, away from the cradle of Earth!
I make no claim that I can protect all of your lives. I do not intend to make you believe that with my help alone this conflict will be ended much sooner. No, I can not make any such promise. It is all up to you, as a combined force, the Colonies have a chance to win over those that cast us as the villians in their play of injustice! I can promise all of you, that I will protect you with all that I am and will defend you to the last man, woman, or child standing. It would seem that it is my duty, as a former }{G.
Kiyoshi's eyes look over the crowd who remains silent taking in his words. It's the first time in a long time that Kiyoshi's eyes have some what thawd from his usual cold gaze. Kiyoshi straightens his tie and then takes out his sunglasses and slides them on just as clapping starts to be faintly heard in the crowd. The clapping grows louder as it spreads. Colony Represenative Torrin leans over to the other represenatives at the table.
Colony Represenative Torrin: Have Mr. Kazami's message broadcast through out the colonies. We must let everyone know, L-3 will no longer stand idlely in this war.
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