Sep. 27th, 2009 at 1:58 AM
Title: After the Sky Falls Down
Pairing: Multiple (both hetero and slash)
Characters: Multiple
Rating: R
Warnings: Spoilers for all games. Involves strong language and implications of sexual activities. Will deal a lot with PTSD in some characters.
“In understanding the dangers that we as a Planet, whether we speak Common or Wutain, if we are Costian or Juno, face, I would like to introduce the new Vice President of ShinRa and the founder of AVALANCHE. Miss Felicia Dragoon.”
There was a roar when the name AVALANCHE was connected to ShinRa that went silent and left its energy behind as the woman took the stand. She had her mother’s hands and her father’s dark eyes, hair, and concentrated scowl. Felicia preferred to be called “Elfe” but Rufus had assured her it was best to be as formal as possible. The name still left a rough feeling along the back of her conscious.
Still, she smiled in the manner her father had when he was charming someone. “Well… you’ll all be happy to know that I do not, in fact, typically agree with President ShinRa on most things.” The laughter that followed was almost natural. The planet itself was collectively learning to live again. Zirconiade, then Nibelheim, then Genesis, followed by Sephiroth, Deep Ground came after, that was all followed by Kadaj… the planet had had nearly ended half a dozen times over in less than a dozen years. It was time for some action.
She gripped the podium and looked to her father who stood off stage- though Veld was the leader of the Turks at one point in time, he now considered himself retired and dressed as any professor in a quiet Literary University would. She cleared her throat and continued. “We have known for many years that the actions of a few can result in the safety of many. The actions of the ShinRa Turk force and AVALANCHE-” Barret and Marlene could be heard cheering on the opposite end of the stage “- have all been to the same end. However, we have not worked together and this has caused us all pain.”
She continued to outline a gameplan, something to give people hope. Felicia made sure to thank names like Tifa Lockheart, Elena DuFou, Rude Zikra, Reno Cappellirossi, Cloud Strife… the list was long and she wanted it that way. Lastly she thanked those who passed away.
When Rufus walked behind her, he placed a hand on the podium next to hers. The two did not touch, but instead, each with a hand on the wooden podium looked out into the endless crowd.
It was nearly ten minutes before they stopped cheering.