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.

Italics = flashback

Chapter Fifteen – Historical Notes No. 3

These extracts are being provided to students who are studying the cause and effect of the human/transgenic war that began in 2025 and ended in 2028.

Extract from And the Parents Wept written by Angeline Charlton 2028

As the dust settled the magnitude of what had happened began to set in. The library that housed the only transgenic school no longer stood, leaving a gapping hole and constant reminder. The laughter of the children had been silenced forever, no more would they run through the streets playing.

What can only be described as a malicious and pre-meditated attack by human hands, it is hard to believe that we have stooped so low as to snuff out innocent lives. They were but children, living in the hell that is Seattle today getting by on their parents love. They did not deserve to die, to have their fragile lives cut short by our ignorance.

I have lived amongst these people and they are no different from you and I with the same hopes, dreams and desires as we have. They want the same thing for their children as we do they want peace. Who are we to deny them basic human rights when we ourselves are undeserving of them. Who are we to dictate what is right and wrong when we ourselves have lost sight of it.

Extract taken from Senator Druitt's journal 2028

I have just received the news and my heart weeps for the little ones. I cannot understand how such evil is allowed to exist in the world and fellow senators and myself bear some level of responsibility. We now find ourselves in the difficult position of having to rectify this gross misconduct, but how does one right such an overwhelming wrong. How does one stand before the transgenic nation and apologise for the unnecessary loss of life they have suffered. How can I hold my head up high knowing that I had some part in this?

Extract from Report of Human Casualties from the Siege of Seattle dated 2029

After the library destruction it is understood that 50 humans within the walls of Seattle lost their lives through acts of revenge. We are still in the process of cataloguing the dead and have been assured by the transgenic leader that all will be done to solve these cases.

Case Open.

Extract from medical notes on transgenic X5-452

We have successfully impregnated the surrogate and expect a healthy baby in six months. The surrogate, a female officer in the military forces is expereincing no difficulties at this stage of the pregnancy.

Extract taken from X5-494's journal dated 2029

I have another son, I still think of Toby and find it hard to feel joy at the birth of my newest child. He was so small and as he clasped my little finger I remembered holding Toby for the first time. My son has been born free one of the first to be born within the newly formed Chimera state. So much has been lost to get to this point and so much has been gained, but it still feels hard to allow any kind of joy.

Extract taken from The Familiar War written by Arnold Pickering 2056

The familiar war lasted exactly one year and although they were defeated they were not completely destroyed and it is feared that our ancestors will have to face their might once more. It was discovered early on that X5-452 held the key to the defeat of the familiar cult and after many casualties her power was harnessed and unleashed subduing our enemy.

Extract from Washington DC Newspaper 2029

The Government relinquished control of Washington State today giving the land to the transgenic nation in a bid to foster a new relationship focusing on peace. Spear headed by Senator Druitt the Senate agreed to this measure after the murder of 40 innocent children by the orders of General Farr, who is currently on death row. X5-494 addressed the Senate on behalf of the transgenic leader accepting America's extended hand in friendship. However, the male transgenic warned it would be a turbulent path towards an everlasting peace considering recent events.

Extract taken from Senator Druitt's journal 2029

I have decided to retire from politics and am considering taking up the newly formed position as Ambassador in Chimera. I think I would do more good there than maintaining my seat here, I have experienced too much horror to be able to have faith in our system anymore.

Extract taken from Alec's War written by Professor Harold Fitzgibbons 2050

X5-494 survived many battles throughout his military career spanning his entire life. Although he had experienced much tragedy he still managed to maintain a wit that he was said defined him without it he would cease to be. He brought about a successful outcome for his people in a relatively small amount of time and after the Familiar War worked on strengthening the foundations he had established. Over the years he and his family have been described as the transgenic royal family that the transgenics have also adopted.

His children took up prominent positions within the Chimera State continuing the work that their father had dedicated so much of his life to. It has been reported that they are the most photographed royal family today, intriguing the world. They are the transgenic nation's Kennedy family.

Extract taken from X5-452's journal dated 2028

I'm pregnant but at this stage unsure if I want to see it through, to much tragedy has happened for me to find joy in this news. I still need to learn how to be a mother to the two I already have before bringing another into the world. I have yet to tell Alec, I feel unsure as whether to burden this on him so soon after Toby's death.

Extract from Senator Druitt's speech presented to the Senate before the vote 2028

We should not fear this transgenic nation but instead embrace it. We cannot be above guilt with regards to recent events and at this moment have an opportunity to take responsibility for our actions and do what we know in our hearts to be right. If we are to achieve but one thing it should be allowing the transgenic community to form a nation of its own and afforded the right to live in peace.

Extract from The TransSeattle Newspaper date 2028

Welcome to the first transgenic newspaper.

Today is an historical day as we were given Washington State by the American government and the freedom to create our own nation. The war is over and freedom begins but let us not forget those that died.

Extract from interview with Navy SEAL Matthew Sands in 2028

General Farr ordered us to enter Seattle under stealth. We were informed that our target would be the library in which we attached plastic set on a timer that would detonate at a specific time as ordered by the General.

I was under orders and carried out the orders as expressed by my superior.

Extract taken from Cecelia Banks journal 2028

I came into a war midway and find as the celebrations die down I had very little to do with it ending. I can't help but wonder if me silently asking for a miracle somehow had something to do with the horror that happened. Of course it sounds silly but I still can't help but feel guilty. I have been receiving praise all day for my part but I really didn't do anything I am not the one to be thanked, I don't think anyone should be thanked what right do we have to pat ourselves on the back for a job well done.

Extract from Report of Human Casualties from the Siege of Seattle dated 2029

Reagan Ronald was discovered dead in 2027, military personnel shot him behind human lines his two companions escaped unharmed.. It was believed he was aiding the transgenics in getting supplies into Seattle. Although the transgenic nation maintains that Mr Ronald was being extracted for his own safety when he was killed.

Case Closed.

TBC