Alec's War

By Shikasta

Spoilers: Anything's fair game in my view although this is an AU

Disclaimer: The characters of Dark Angel are owned by Twentieth Century Fox Television and Cameron Eglee productions. In laymen's terms: Don't own them but by god I wish I did.

A/N thanks to my reviewers, I will say you had me worried after the first chapter cause I thought I'd lost you all (breathes sigh of relief). So I hope with the introduction of this chapter I've still got you all hooked.

Italics = flashback

Chapter Three – To End All Wars

Senator Druitt sat with the rest of her colleagues listening to General Farr prattle on, she was impatient making notes on the foolscap paper and occasionally tapping her pencil. General Farr was making the same speech as he done six times prior, voicing his case for another land assault, something which had proven fruitless in the past.

"It is a necessary step and I hope the Senate will see fit to grant me my request," the General concluded.

There was hushed whispering throughout the group and the Senator took this as her cue to rise and voice her concerns "But it hasn't worked in the past, why would this time be any different" she mildly shouted above the din slamming her hands on the desk in front of her to ensure she had everyone's attention.

"They are weakened Senator" the General answered.

"But not weakened enough to surrender" she added.

The General's face was tinging pink with frustration, this woman had been his direct opposition for 2½ years and he personally blamed her for his inability to act "We all know your feelings towards the transgenics Senator, some would say you favour them above your own people" the room was in an uproar.

"This little war of yours" the Senator said in anger "is not working, it's been a military disaster from day one."

"This is America's war, and we would have far better luck without opposition from within our ranks" the General huffed.

"Fists are not always the answer General, perhaps it is time for us to try a different approach" the room was silent intrigued at what the Senator was going to propose.

"And what would you suggest" The General mocked.

"A diplomatic approach" the Senator announced causing the room to erupt with a combination of boos and applause.

"Diplomacy bears no relevance here Senator, they are not a nation" The General responded smugly.

"But I disagree, we cannot ignore their numbers, just because they do not have a country does not mean they are not a nation, take Israel for example they didn't get their plot of dirt until after the WWII and we effectively gave it to them." The Senator had an argument and she wasn't going to let General Farr keep that smug look.

"History is not the issue," The General added weakly.

"It is every bit the issue" she exclaimed "How many men have died in the past year at the Siege General?"

"roughly a hundred"

"And how many men have been wounded?" she continued.

"Several thousand" he replied.

"Doesn't that seem odd, we are fighting a superior force, one that could possibly wipe us out in one day if the reports are anything to go by" the room nodded their agreement "So why haven't they done it yet, why do they sit there and let us bomb them?"

The General was silent "Well" the Senator verbally prodded.

"I cannot answer that" the General finally spoke.

"I propose this theory then, like every other race that has either been displaced or enslaved they simply want their freedom and a piece of dirt to call home."

"They're cold blooded killers" he retaliated.

"Which we created, no different to the human soldiers we have trained some of which are stationed outside Seattle" the room was nodding, slowly swaying to the Senator's reasoning "History is every bit an issue here, cause history has a tendency to repeat itself, we have a tendency to repeat ourselves."

"Diplomatic communications are futile" The General yelled.

"We haven't tried it yet, if all they want is Seattle why not let them have it."

"What, and show our weakness to the world" The General boomed.

"What about showing our humanity to the world, didn't you see the mass anti-war protest outside, our own people are turning on us, they don't like war especially when we instigate it, not only is this a military fiasco but a public relations one as well."

"Only because the Senate's tied my hands," The General volunteered.

"No, because we're coming across as the bad guys, there are even reports coming in that journalists are inside Seattle getting the transgenics view. What do you suppose will happen when those stories hit the news stands?" she had now laid all her cards on the table.

Senator Kinane stood up, he was an imposing man of 6" with neatly trimmed grey hair and he looked of the rim of his glasses at Senator Druitt "With all due respect Senator, these transgenics aren't even human, they were designed to be killers, what guarantee do with have that if we give an inch they won't take a mile" he questioned.

"We don't, but we can't continue this way either" she pointed out "We need to look at the big picture, we're no longer a super power, by forming a treaty with the transgenic nation we would be making a powerful ally one that could assist our rise to glory again, if we don't do it some other nation will, as the saying goes keep your friends close and your enemies closer" she paused then added "if they want Seattle let them have it, it's a small price to pay for the benefits that an alliance would bring."

"You do raise a valid point" Senator Kinane stated "We are losing the support of the people, we do need to find a solution quickly that is in favour of our nation but-"

"All I ask is that we open up peace talks negotiate towards a resolution that is satisfactory for both sides" Senator Druitt interrupted.

"This is madness" General Farr shouted, "I can't believe the Senate is even considering this."

"General Farr the Senate will take all suggestions into consideration" Senator Kinane replied " We need to consider both options and vote accordingly and I stress that the vote should reflect the wishes of the individual and not toe the party line. I suggest we reconvene in four weeks and vote as to whether or not we open up peace negotiations with the view to forming an alliance."

Senator Druitt sat down a small smile upon her face, it had taken over two years but she had finally steered the Senate in the direction of her proposed end game. All that was left was to do some heavy lobbying to ensure the vote swung in her favour and she only had four weeks in which to do it.

TBC