Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann 2
Burning and Shining: The Two Gurren Lagann
燃える、光る、二人のグレンラガン
Chapter 4-Our reputation is on the line
A lot of commotions were going on in the Galactic Spiral Government hall room. People were shouting, screaming, and bickering about their current situation. There seemed to be a lot of problems going on at the moment, and no one was there to stop it; Other than the president of the Galactic Spiral Government.
"Order! Order in the meeting room!" A voice ordered the politicians of the GSG (Galactic Spiral Government) to be quiet. "We have a serious problem here, now is not the time to bicker and fight." A man with a pony tail and a fairly large forehead spoke up with rigid rough monologue tone.
"Then what do you propose President Rossiu?" said one of the ambassadors of the GSG.
Rossiu was at a stomp. To be honest, he actually did not know what to do. From what he saw and read from Viral's mission report; he still had a hard time comprehending with the current situation.
He thought to himself. "Could this actually be happening? How is this even possible? Especially at a time like this?"
Now was a time of peace, and the people would be horrified to find out that they have to go to war against their long lost hero. After thinking Rossiu finally decided what to do. "Alright people this is what we are going to do. We are going to meet with this imposter. I believe that this Simon is fake. But, even if he is a fake, he still has right to come down here and negotiate. We don't want to start a war here. If there is a way to negotiate a peaceful conclusion I will take that path."
From the sound of it no one seemed to disagree except one. One particular Beast man spoke up. The one that actually confronted this supposed fake Simon. "I disagree Rossiu."
"What is there to disagree Viral?"
"I believe that this Simon is actually the real Simon; but from a different universe."
"Viral, we already talked about that matter. That is just impossible to comprehend. This Simon has to be an imposter. Besides imagine what kind of reputation we will get. Can't you already see how much trouble this incident has already caused?"
"What do you mean Rossiu?" Viral looked a bit perplexed. "I'm telling you that is the real Simon. But, he is different from the Simon we know. He is blood thirsty. We should mobilize our military and counter attack. That Simon (Garlock) is up to no good."
"I'm telling you things aren't that simple." The old wrinkled eye looked down on Viral. "What will the people think of this incident? What if the people found out that their hero is actually an imposter? What if they found out that their admirable hero is nothing but a fake?"
"What are you trying to say Rossiu?"
"What I'm trying to say is that we cannot let the citizen of the Galactic Spiral beings know of this. If they do find out, they will be in a state of panic. We cannot let them find out about this fake Simon. Imagine the kind of reputation we will have. All the hard work we have done to create this government will be for nothing."
Viral curled up his fist. "So what are you trying to say? You're not even going to evacuate the people on earth? Or the other planets? You're just going to pretend that this never happened?"
"That is what we want the people to think. We cannot ruin our reputation at a time like this."
"We have to keep this matter to our self. We cannot let anyone else find out. I meant, can't you see the type of reaction we would get if they find out about this Simon? Their hero suddenly turned against them and the government couldn't do anything about it?"
"Then we will explain about the alternative universe, and that Simon (Garlock) is an alternate version of the real Simon."
"Do you really think people are going to believe that?" Rossiu looked a bit disappointed towards Viral. "This is politics. This is how things work. I'm really sorry but we have no other choice. We have to negotiate a peaceful way out of this. We cannot start another war here."
Viral pounded his fist on the wall. "Don't you see? A war is going to already start! We have to prepare; it's now or never."
Rossiu pointed his finger towards Viral. "Viral I command you to keep the military in a standby. Do not mobilize the troops or prepare for war. Even if this Simon is a blood thirsty killer; we have to settle a peaceful way out of this problem. I'm sure Simon (Garlock) would understand."
Viral grinned angrily at Rossiu. But, maybe it can't be helped. Rossiu believes that this Simon is no different from the other one. He believes that this Simon will be kind enough to negotiate a peaceful resolution. In reality it was quite the opposite. "Alright President Rossiu, I will do as you command. But can I have one request?"
"What is it?"
"At least let the Chou-Ginga Gurren Lagann be mobilized; you know just in case."
"That is a good idea, but I think it's unnecessary. Besides I truly believe that Simon (Garlock) would understand. I mean he is Simon after all right? Even if he is a fake." Although Rossiu did believe
that this Simon is a fake; he still had hopes for him. He thought logically, no one is stupid enough to start a war; especially a big organization like the GSG. They completely out number Simon (Garlock) by 1 in a million. Even if this Simon is an imposter, he should be smart enough to not pick a fight against GSG. Since the GSG reputation is on the line, he cannot make any mistakes. In reality, this may not be the right choice. But, Rossiu is thinking like a politician and it is his job to make sure the GSG is stabilized.
When the meeting was over Rossiu went back to his office and called somebody. He picked up the phone and dialed the number. He got a ring tone and heard a familiar voice. "Hello?"
"Yoko-san? It's me Rossiu."
"Oh hi Rossiu. Wow it's been a while since the last time we talked. So why did you call?"
"Yoko-san…..can you come to Kamina city? Right away if possible."
"What's wrong? Is there some kind of problem?"
"Problem? I guess you can say it like that. But, we really need your help. Our reputation is on the line."
"……." There was a long pause on the phone. "Alright I'll be there as soon as possible."
The phone went dead as soon as she said that. Rossiu sat down in his office chair and started to rub his eyes. He really hoped that things will go right. He really hoped that they can solve this problem without the people knowing and negotiate a peacefully. But, he could only hope. If only the real Simon was here. But, at the moment, he is at a place where they can't reach him.
