Legacy

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.

This story is the third part in the Fable universe and follows on from Alec's War.

Chapter Sixteen – Historical Notes No. 1

These extracts are being provided to students who are studying the cause and effect of the Familiar war that began in 2029 and ended in 2031.

Extract taken from X5-494's journal dated 2029

What I feared the most was another war, to think this fragile peace with the humans is already going to be put to the test. Only nine months since the tanks pulled out and the bombs stopped. We transgenics have barely had time to rebuild and now we are being thrust back onto the battlefield to fight someone else's battle. Are we doomed to always be what our creators had intended? Will we find peace, shall Max and I find peace? I miss her; she has pulled away, further than she has ever done before. I am afraid that this time the rift is permanent, what I love the most about her has also brought us to this point.

Extract from Sennator Kinnane's journal dated 2028

The President summoned me again today, he seems to think that his views should be heard. If only he knew the real danger facing this great country of ours, the transgenics are the least of our problems.

Extract taken from Senator Druitt's journal 2027

Senator Kinnane cannot be trusted, his motives are dark and I have been unable to determine what he hopes to get out of all of this. His support of my plan makes me suspicious, in the past he had been an advocate for General Farr, but now he has shifted allegiance and it is not innocent.

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

The ink had barely dried on the peace treaty, between humans and transgenics, when it was tested. The familiar threat was beginning to gain momentum and the humans knew that it was time to bring the transgenics into the fold. Without their soldiers the humans could not possibly expect to beat its enemy.

X5-494 was said to have always been suspicious about the ease at which the humans relented and signed. He suspected that there was an underlying motive but none of his operatives at the time were able to ascertain what it was. The humans were proving to be tight lipped on any subject pertaining to 'national security'.

The charismatic leader had a decision to make, walk away from negotiations and permanently scuttle any peace with the humans. His other option was to take what he could, make some concessions and fix the problem later. Many critiques have said that this was X5-494's biggest mistake, but some feel it was his bravest decision. The transgenic nation could move forward, although not entirely on their terms, or they could stumble backwards. X5-494 chose to move forward even if it meant that his people may have to take a few steps back in the future.

Notes from interrogation of prisoner 45935 dated 2031

Prisoner 45935 has still to provide us with any real intelligence. We have tried several interrogation techniques that in the past have proved successful, however, our prisoner appears to be 'immune'.

We are running out of time, the transgenics have asked to be given access to the prisoner and my superiors will not be able to stall much longer. If we can extract the location of the familiar leader then we have a chance at stopping this, ending all the death. If we cannot then I fear the human race may become extinct.

Extract from Human/Transgenic Peace Treaty

Military, Naval and Air Clauses

ARTICLE: 163.

The transgenic nation shall respond swiftly to any military threat or action directed at the United States of America. The Transgenic nation shall as part of this treaty always provide military support when requested.

Extract from Washington DC Newspaper 2022

Fire engulfed the White House today, the historic landmark succumbing to the flames. The President expressed his sadness at the loss of an American Icon and has pledged to rebuild.