Chapter 20: The Speech Part 1.
I've wanted to add a non-Mamono character that at least sympathizes with their cause but not their methods for a while now. Aleisa is going to be that character. Anyways I'm sorry this is late but I hope you guys like this!
Alesia was having an interesting time reading up on this world she now was living in.
Since being "quarantined" three days before the Titania had been subjected to medical examinations, interviews with "news channels" and education seminars from the "American government". She knew that they were safe for if these people were Mamono supporters they would have been turned over to them by now.
But what disturbed her as well as the rest of her people was the fact that the Mamono were already here in this world! Thankfully these people already knew of their threat for the Mamono assaulted a small town across the continent. So she was able to understand the intense hate that the Mamono were receiving now.
While Alesia was quite against the terrible ways the Royal Makai would use in order to achieve their goal of a unified world under the Demon Lord's control. Attacking towns, forcing innocents to become incubi or monsters, some cases enslaving men to be used as sex slaves and other such terrible things. But she saw their goal of spreading world happiness and peace as noble, just terribly misguided. Many Mammono, especially the violent and psychotic ones, saw Human males as nothing more than breeding bulls and the Human women as useless unless they were turned into Mamono. But Alesia felt that most of these Mamono could be shown that their actions were wrong if given enough time. Their perceptions of how they should act have been warped by the terrible teachings of their monster mothers and political leaders.
So when Alesia was offered by the US government to make a speech about the Mamono at a place called the "UN building" she accepted. While she felt that these new Humans were her friends, more so than the others, she still wanted to be cautious in case they weren't. So she requested that if she did this here people would have guaranteed safety from the Mamono. They accepted and explained that she would be talking to the world! The whole world! About her story and what life is like back home. So she accepted, seeing this as a chance to rectify some wrongs.
So for the next week she wrote a speech outlining her history, her views and what she wanted to tell the people of this world about the Mamono. It took some time and effort but she eventually finished it.
So she was now in what these Humans called a "limo." It was like a long carriage that didn't need horses! It was difficult to fit her wings through the door but she managed.
The drove through the city named New York. To Alesia it was a magical experience! New York almost seemed utopian when compared to the slums of Order cities or the dark, gloomy streets of Royal Makai towns.
Eventually they stopped in front of the UN building and the chauffeur helped her out of the vehicle. She was marveled by the fancy building that sat before her. As she was led inside a mob of journalists tried to question her but her security shoved her along as she tried to answer them.
"Why did you do that?!" She asked "I was just trying to answer them."
At first the security said nothing. But then gave a reply. "First rule of Earth politics mam, if you can, DON'T answer their questions."
Alesia was confused by this but said nothing as the continued to trek the innards of the building.
Eventually they reached a large room. Inside was a few chairs, a strange device called a "water cooler" and a few other miscellaneous items and furniture were strewn about.
"This is a rehearsal room. You have 15 minutes to get ready. Then after that you are to step out of the door on the other side of the room. Got it?" One of the guards said to Alesia.
She nodded and the pair left the room. Alesia began to prep for her speech, reading it over and making sure there were no grammar or punctuation mistakes. But as she went on she began to grow nervous. Before when she made a speech she only had to give it to a small city. But now that audience had grown to the whole world!
Eventually a man in a deep blue suit came into the room and told her "It's time. Ready to make history?"
Alesia nervously nodded and followed him out onto the massive stage. She was amazed at the sheer amount of people before her. These were dignitaries from across this world, all here to hear what she had to say.
Alesia walked up to the black marble podium. She was about to make history.
"People of Planet Earth, I am Alesia. As you can see I am not Human, I know that may seem very strange to you all. I may frighten some of you, but I assure you I and my people came to your world in peace!"
Alesia paused for a moment before she continued.
"I am what is known as a Titania, in more simpler terms, a Fairy Queen. I originally came from the Fairy Kingdoms, a realm in which the Fairies lived peacefully. Well, for the most part. But that all changed when the Mamono of the Royal Makai invaded. They took over our kingdoms, corrupted our lands and completely changed the Fairy lifestyle forever. While in some cases those changes were good, in most it was terrible."
During her speech writing Alesia had been told to avoid talking about the Mamono's "special origins and feeding patterns" due to how uncomfortable and disturbing it would be to younger viewers. Alesia first objected but eventually agreed.
"The Royal Makai is one of two major powers in my world. The other is the Order of Illias. The Royal Makai has been attempting to take over my world, and unfortunately they have nearly succeeded. This is due in part to their warriors, the Mamono. These beings used to be similar to the monsters in your stories, such as the Minotaur and Werewolf. However they have been changed due to the power of the latest Demon Lord into half Human female creatures that lust after Humans and wish to control them rather than kill them."
Alesia paused again.
"Due to their new appearances and abilities, the Mamono have become a seemingly unstoppable force. However, most are actually kind, respectable and peaceful. But those types of Mamono aren't the ones who are actively attacking Human settlements, destroying families and enslaving Humans for their own pleasure. Those types of Mamono are the ones currently contained back in the state of Oregon. However, you can't blame them entirely. Many of their problems come from the propaganda and teachings of their government and peers."
Alesia paused one last time, knowing she was about to enter some hot water.
"I believe that if the governments of the Earth put in the time and effort to rehabilitate these Mamono, as well as track down the other Mamono that have appeared across the Earth, that a new relationship can from between them and us. Without the influence of the Royal Makai these Mamono can develop new and better ways of thinking. They can free themselves from the shackles of the Royal Makai and the Demon Lord to become respectable members of this new society. I know this is hard to consider, after all your first encounter with these creatures was a violent one caused by them. But at least attempting what I've asked wouldn't hurt too much. As for myself and my people we all want to become citizens of this nation as well as this world. And I am willing to work with all of you in order to bridge this gap between my world and yours. I hope you all consider my words. Thank you."
Polite claps were given as she made her way off the stage. Her eyes connected with the American President, who was giving off a feeling of irritation and pride. She was quickly scooped up by her guards and was now being pushed through a crowd of reporters and leaving the building.
Meanwhile back inside the UN building the diplomats were all having separate discussions on what to do. Of course unlike the public they had all been given the full description of what the Mamono were.
"(나는이 창조물을 신뢰 하지 않는다. 그들은 주위에 보관 하는 위험한 것 같다.) I don't trust these creatures. They seem to dangerous to be kept around." said the North Korean diplomat.
"(나는, 우리 그들에 게 기회를 주어 야 한다 모른다.) I don't know, we should give them a chance at least." replied the South Korean Diplomat
Conversations like this continued not only in the UN building but across hundreds of thousands of households, apartments, bars and many other business and dwellings from across the world. From America to even Ethiopia. Regardless if whether or not Alesia's speech truly resonates in people, the topic of the Mamono will be a very popular one for a very long time.
