Levi remembered when the news first came to the underground.
He had just got home from his ever so constant routine of mission briefing and boring meetings for the Octarian military. Always filled with same mumbo jumbo as the day before.
He didn't like it but, it was the only thing he knew how to do well and seeing how he didn't have anything else to do, he stayed with them.
Slowly going up the ranks before getting to where he was today.
Letting out an exasperated sigh, he started to shrug off his battle attire. Flinging off his shoes into a random corner while he began putting his Octoshot and ink tank on the counter that separated the living room and the kitchen.
He never understood the reason as to why they made him (along with other Octolings) bring their equipment to these meetings.
It wasn't like they were going to be attacked down here. Inklings wouldn't even dare to come down here, they have no reason too. Seeing as if they did, they'd more likely than not be splatted as soon as they were spotted my the patrolling Octarians.
It didn't seem to matter, seeing as they were told to bring the equipment anyways. So they all did so without question.
Wrapping back around to his living room Levi observed the rather bland thing. The empty space only holding one, single couch and, a black, blank television. Not having enough electricity to power it on.
As usual.
Tiredly walking towards the only furniture in the room. He looked down at it, the pale, torn cushions reminding him that he needed to replace the thing soon as it looked ready to break at this very moment. Putting that thought into the back of his mind, as he was really desperate to get a quick rest, floppily tossed himself onto said couch.
Letting out a surprised yelp as it collapsed under his weight.
'Well, can't say I saw that coming.' he thought sarcastically.
After several minutes of lazily laying on the broken furniture (and contemplating whether he wanted to actually move or not). Levi gradually picked himself off the remains of his couch. Grunting as he brushed off the dust that had gathered on him when the thing collapsed.
He put his attention back on the couch, looking at it for a few minutes. His anger slowly building the longer he gazed. Suddenly lashing his foot out in an attempt in damaging the already destroyed furniture.
He regretted it immediately afterwards as he was unfortunate enough to catch a wooden beam in the object, sending him into a fit of curses and groans as he hopped around, holding his foot with a look of agony written on his face.
It continued for a while, as he did nothing but whine over his quickly bruising foot.
He finally seemed to settle down after his loud tirade. The throbbing that once engulfed his foot slowly fading along with his random spike of anger.
He let out another sigh, this one being filled with the left over anger and exhaustion as he walked back towards the kitchen. Actually going in it this time as he opened a cabinet, grabbing a glass to fill.
He did so, watching as it began to be filled with the (somewhat) clean water before putting the glass to his lips. Relishing in the silence of his apartment as he drained the cup of the clear, refreshing liquid.
He stood there for a little bit. Fleeting thoughts coming and going as they please.
One in particular stood out in the random mess that was his brain.
He stood there for a few more seconds. Contemplating whether or not he should do it.
Levi shrugged.
Wasn't like he had anything better to do, maybe he'd finally find himself a date while he was at it.
He snorted. 'As if.'
Levi being both done thinking as well with the glass, put the red opaque cup into the sink, humming slightly as he walked out of the kitchen towards the front door, passing the broken couch without a look. Almost forgetting the shoes he needed.
'Well, I do love the feeling of cold sidewalk beneath my feet.' He remarked, full of sarcasm.
Heading towards the corner in which he flung said shoes. Levi put them on, the black high tops fitting on his feet like a glove.
He briskly turned around, heading back towards the door in which he had planned to leave.
If not for the noise next to his abandoned gear, signifying that the radio that the Octarian forces had was currently active.
Groaning in annoyance. Levi had already appeared next to the the object of his disdain. Grabbing the small noisy rectangle. Levi had quickly pressed the button on the side that allowed him to talk, interrupting the loud and jumbled mess of the channel.
"Will everybody shut your mouths and tell me what has gotten in to all of you?" he growled
There was a noticeable pause in chatter as Levi's voice rang through the radio. Most of the Octarian army listening as they waited for one of their fellow brother in arms to explain what exactly was going on.
After several quite moments, Levi finally got what he asked for.
"U-Uh General Levi... sir?" A voice spoke out, getting his attention. Levi gratefully sighed, before clicking the button on the side once again.
"You have my attention, are you going to speak?" He let out.
"Oh s-sorry sir." They paused once again, aggravating him even more. The other Octarian seemed to realize this too, as they quickly spoke up once more.
"Well, I-I think it would be best if you were to hear yourself. It's channel 3. Uh... sir." The voice went silent after that, apparently deciding that he would rather hear it from the main source.
Which was incredibly incorrect, simply because it would take up more of his time.
Sighing as he realized he wasn't going to get a response even if he ordered it, went to the channel the Octarian told him about. Channel 3.
'The daily news broadcast? Why would they give me this channel, they only announce news that's been allowed to be released to the public'. Levi thought confusedly.
Finally turning over to channel on his mind, Levi was just in time to hear one of the most ground breaking news for Octarian society.
"-es, it's true. The O.U.S and S.D.A, providing that they agree to their laws and rules. Have agreed to allow Octarians onto the surface.
Levi stood there, silent in amazement at what had just came out of the small box in his hand.
'They.. they were allowing Octarians back up top... this suddenly?' He thought.
He was told that Octarians were no where near to being allowed back on the surface, that they were still having trouble making negotiations.
Now, that may have been a month ago but, still. He didn't realize no where near casually translated to a fuckin' month!
He quickly went back to the military channel, the frequency still being dead silent. As if if there wasn't a channel for the military at all.
That is before he spoke up.
"So, you all are upset that we're being allowed back on the surface. Is that not a good thing?" He asked confusedly.
He didn't know the effect of his statement until it was too late, as the channel began erupting into profanity's and yelling not a second later.
Most if not all, calling him a traitor.
His eye twitched in irritation as the complaints and insults began to increase. One of them even demanding Levi be stripped from his title for even thinking such a thing.
He didn't take to kindly to this.
"Excuse me, I think I misheard someone, because it sounded to me like someone wants a first hand experience as to why i'm a FUCKING GENERAL." He had raised his voice at the end, his anger showing in his attitude.
The silence had resumed once more, allowing him to take a quick breath before continuing.
"I don't know what the fuck you think we're here for, but it's not to have needless blood shed. It's to protect and find better ways to help our people, and if going to the surface allows just that. I see no problem with it." He stated.
Another voice spoke up.
"With all due respect general, the Inklings trapped us down here. They rid us of the things like electricity and fresh food sources. They practically sent us to our doom down here, how can you even play with the thought of a peace treaty between them and us, sir?" It was the same voice as before. The one that pointed him in the direction of channel 3.
He was silent. Ignoring the roaring rallies of agreements as he thought on the persons legitimately thought on the persons question.
It was true, after the Inklings won the war, they had stuffed us down here without a second thought. Leaving us with the bear minimum to survive with.
Yet...
"Because that's just what war is. You can't say we wouldn't have done the same thing if we won, actually. We did something worse by nearly driving them extinct, and truthfully they could've done the same thing with as well with how vulnerable we were at that time but yet. They didn't, instead. Sending us down underground to live in these conditions. Yes, they may be worse conditions, but they're conditions nonetheless." He explained.
Not one response after he got done with his long speech and, he didn't blame them. He'd be speechless too if someone told him something he refused to open his eyes towards.
"Well, if you want to go up there so bad, why not be one of the first. After all, if what you say is true, then you shouldn't be afraid to go, right?" Levi heard come from the radio a deep voice vibrating his ear drums
He didn't miss the blatant smug tone the bastard had either.
Levi didn't hesitate to respond though. "Yes, you are right aren't you? Ah, very well."
"P-pardon?" The same smug voice as before had suddenly lost its muster, going for a surprised tone instead.
"Did i stutter? Let me make it clearer for you then."
He cleared his throat in a effort to keep up the suspense, dragging it out longer than he should have, Levi took great pleasure in what he said next.
I, as in general Levi Tellaro, hereby decide to set out towards the surface for the betterment of Octarian society. Whether I die on this mission or not, will allow us to grow as a species and hopefully. As people too." He finished, tossing the radio back onto the counter as he casually walked towards his bedroom.
Looks like the thing he was going to do would have to wait. It seems his calendar suddenly just got a lot more busier.
~~~END~~~
A/N
Hey fellow guys and gals, It's me, Blitzy. I had this idea after strangely enough, playing Rainbow. It wouldn't be much of a surprise but, seeing as the only thing I took from it was making Levi a general. I think I like it so far.
Kindly leave a review or give me ways to improve myself. Thanks in advance.