Disclaimer: I do not own Vandread, it belongs to Gonzo, the things are mine are characters from Theora.
Allies Out There
By Eric Tsai
Chapter 8 "Peace Talk"
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In reply to Psychotalk's review: I am glad that you enjoyed it. I have to say sorry about the pace though, this is not the first time I have done this. But, very sadly, if I don't write fast, I may not finish for a long time. I have a very limited amount of time. Also, I have already planned this story out. Again thanks.
Now, on with the story. Please comment or leave feedbacks on this story. Thanks.
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Days have passed since the engagement at Tarrakian border between the three sides. Since then, all of the sides had agreed to cease fire, at least a temporary one.
Finally after constant talks, the three sides decided to meet on the Planet of Tarrak, after the Tarrakians tried three times to walk out of the talk.
The day was July 15th, Tuesday, A.D 4100 T.C. 200. It was the day when the representatives from the Combined Fleet, Mejalee, and Tarrak met in the Imperial palace in the capital of Tarrak, Tarrak Prime.
Amongst the representatives from the Combined Fleet were Secretary of State William Gauss, Admiral Adam Strom, and Commodore David E. Lin representing Theora Federation, Minister of External Affairs John Blair, Admiral Thomas Redman, Vice Admiral George Clarence, and Captain Alexander Smith representing Republic of Aniesia , Rear Admiral Reuben Manasseh representing Melanus, and Mango Vivian, B.C., Hibki Tokai, and Meia Gisbron representing the pirates.
"I never thought I will be here today." Hibiki thought to himself as he walked side by side with Meia.
The meeting hall was at the second highest level of the palace, a large conference room, which could be seated by hundreds of people.
However other than only two dozens of reporters from Mejalee and Tarrak, there were only the representatives.
Quietly, all the representatives took a seat, including the head emissary from Mejalee and the prime minister of Tarrak.
"It is still the same bold man." Hibiki sweat dropped as he remembered what happened on the launching ceremony roughly about a year ago.
But still Hibiki now held no grudge against them, as they were humans like he and the other were.
"I now declare that this meeting is in session." The prime minister of Tarrak said as he presided over the talk. The only reason why he got the place was that there was no third neutral party and plus he demanded that he get the place.
The talks were very hostile at first as representatives from Mejalee and Tarrak began a tongue duel, which finally ended when the two officials from Theora and Aniesia finally had enough.
"Well, you two give a break." William Gauss was furious as he stood up from his seat and fist slammed the table.
"We came here to have peace not to fight one another with words." Gauss said as Minister Blair stood up in protest, agreeing Gauss.
"I agree. We came here for the purpose of creating peace and for the purpose of forging an alliance for the upcoming attack that we mentioned in our earlier talks." Then the two conflicting sides quieted as Hibik and Meia both shrugged after being embarrassed that those two were representing the rest of their people.
Then Secretary Gauss of the Theora Federation continued as he inserted a data disk onto the holographic display that Commodore Lin brought.
"This is the term of treaty that my people had drawn up after studying your conditions." William Gauss continued as he read through each of the item.
For the mean time, Hibiki and Meia held hands and they tried snuggled as close as they could to each other without the others noticing.
But B.C. noticed and he glared at the couple, telling them with his eyes to be quiet and so they remained quiet.
"She is still the same." Meia whispered into Hibiki's right ear after turning her face towards him.
Hibiki smiled as he looked back at Meia, then they both turned their attention back on what the Theorian official was saying.
When Secretary Gauss finished, Minister Blair began his part, the convincing part.
"This treaty is very fair, as it allows all five countries to freely trade, hold cultural exchange, increase communication between all of us, we can also cooperate militarily in the case of any threats of war or foreign attacks, and provide aid to help any of the internal problems. Furthermore, it will benefit you greatly as we can give you technologies." The last part was the most tempting part, but Hibiki and Meia knew that meant anything other than military technology, unless they really had to give it to them.
The discussion lasted on for several more hours, which Hibiki had no idea why they did that, but still he waited patiently along side with the other pirates.
Finally, the waiting came to an end as the three sides decided to take a break, which in reality was that Tarrak and Mejalee representatives wanted to discuss the terms of their treaty with their government.
"Hey." Hibiki greeted Meia as he exited the restroom after seeing her waiting for him right next to the door.
Then Hibiki reached over with his right hand and took of Meia's right shoulder then pulled her close.
"Do you think the treaty will pass?" Meia asked as she leaned her head against Hibiki's shoulder.
"Yes, it will, at least Tarrak will agree to it." Hibiki said as if he had seen the future.
"Why?" The blue hair girl asked.
"Because I have casted my vote." Hearing that, Meia remembered that Hibiki was a first generation and being a first generation meant that he could vote when a decision was needed to be made on the behalf of Tarrak.
So an hour later, everyone returned to the same conference room, which was decorated with the dark and polluted scenery displayed by the window to the two sides of the room.
"The meeting is in session." It was still the prime minister of Tarrak who was moderating the meeting, but everyone there knew that he was not the dominant figure there, he was only a spokesperson for the Council of Tarrak, which Hibiki was part of.
"After discussing with my government, Mejalee decided to agree to the terms of the treaty." The Mejalee representative was the first one to speak.
Then Meia and Hibiki sighed in relieve as they already knew how it was going to play out.
"The Tarrak Empire also agrees to the treaty." The prime minister said, which they knew was only reporting a decision that was made by someone else. But still hearing that, made Hibiki and Meia smiled as they looked at one another
On July 15th, Tuesday, AD 4100, T.C. 200, 3:50 PM, the Treaty of Tarrak was signed; thus, the Alliance of Five Nations was formed.
To be continued…
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