To the people of Earth: This is my answer [Open]
Mar 28, 2016 4:10:36 GMT
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Post by Reikiko on Mar 28, 2016 4:10:36 GMT
A week had passed, and the deadline Vipoi had been given had been reached. Although the clock had ticked past midnight not a single signal had been given that Reikiko had departed from the planet, albeit at the same time the moment the clock hit midnight the bio-android's presence had disappeared. Did she disappear from the planet? It would have been difficult to guess, but with the disappearance of the cottage she had once called her home, and only a lone apple resting at the grave of her master and children had left one to make their assumptions.
However, at the same time a mysterious thing had happened within a large plaza within the central area of West Capitol. A large stage had been constructed overnight, and cloaked figures were standing guard. By the time dawn had arrived and people started to gather the pieces had all been set in place, and only a final thing needed to happen. Several journalists had tried to approach the figures, but for some reason after the whispers they received they retreated, more excited than ever as a rumor started to spread around the city: Some type of big revelation would be shown, and while the journalists refused to mention what revelation, it was enough for a large crowd to gather.
In only a few hours people had gathered, and various theories had been made about the revelation. Some said the new president would be announced, others said Capsule Corporation was about to reveal their latest invention. There were even some outlandish rumors of a certain 'Moneybags' holding a lottery event sponsored by his organization. And then, the moment the clock hit exactly noon a small space on the stage had opened and a man dressed in a black business suit and fancy sunglasses appeared. Some people even thought they saw him at the latest famous martial arts tournament!
"WELCOME CITIZEN OF WEST CAPITOL AND PEOPLE OF THE BEAUTIFUL BLUE JEWEL, THE PLANET EARTH AND THE PLACE WE CALL HOME!"
People looked in bewilderment at the stage, hushed whispers slowly spreading among the rows of people as some shrugged their shoulders in confusion.
"Many of you have gathered today as the result of the alluring presence of the thing we call a 'Mystery'. The question on your minds: What will be revealed on this stage? First and foremost, let me announce some delightful news! With the recent rise of several famous figures within the pop idol world, there was an unspoken challenge send. A duel of voices! You heard it right, pop idols are like warriors! But instead of fist and explosion they fight with dance and song!"
More confused whispers followed as the people were clearly not certain about what was about to follow. Then again, with the spotlights and various accessories slowly emerging from concealed compartments of the stage there was something about to happen.
"Yes, when stars rise to fame, legends have to answer! And so they did! Once having left the world of dance and song, to protect Earth in its direst moments a legendary duo has returned. Once known as the Blue Banner Idols.... May I present to you...."
As if on cue the sound of drums accompanied the announcer's words when suddenly he grabbed his microphone and announced excitedly.
"MERCENARY IDOL CHIMERA and SONGSTRESS MINT!"
The lights flares on as a sudden collection of colored smoke clouds covered the stage, and with an amused 'hop' the man jumped off the stage, landing on the floor as he declared with a smirk.
"And action...."
Within the colored smoke two silhouettes emerged, and the names that were mentioned before had already caused some excited shouts here and there. Some of them were in disbelief, in the end there had been a period that the Blue Banner Idols had been quite a popular duo, and usually their performances were either on recorded videos or audio, in fact there were only a few live performances that people could attend, so for a public event like this to happen was enough to make journalists and TV reporters turn their cameras toward the stage.
As the smoke started to slowly clear a tune started to play.
I SAY YES! I will forever be by your side!
A cheerful and peppy voice came from amidst the dissolving clouds, her dark-green colored hair kept in a short stylish hairstyle that resembled a rather cute pair of cat-ears with the way her ribbons held it up. The eyes of the girl, their mismatched colors sparkling with liveliness gazed at the crowd before her, and the warm smile on her lips was accompanied by an excited symphony of cheers. Despite the embarrassment the girl secretly felt at the rather adorable frilly dress she was wearing, one that went rather well with her petite frame.
There's no doubt, no matter what kind of future tests us.
The voice that followed was a more softer and gentle one, but just as equally melodious as the other. The clouds had faded, seemingly revealing a taller figure to stand beside her companion. It was a young woman, with longer light green colored hair that was kept in a ponytail. It took the crowd only a moment to recognize her, cheers and whistles following as she was revealed to be wearing the same type of dress as her companion, albeit where the younger idol was meant to look cute and adorable, the outfit she wore was more sexy yet elegant. The whistles made her cheeks turn red for a moment, but the sudden voice that followed made her turn her gaze sideways.
Ah, our fated chance meeting,
Came when I heard your voice.
the girl was smiling at her, a smile that said more than enough as the result of their bond, and with a gentle nod it began.
Yes, even when we are plagued with hardship,
If I am with you, we can overcome anything.
The fact the two were altering their voices so that at one part it was the older idol whose voice came to the foreground, and the other part the younger caused the song to have a rather unique and pleasant twist to it, and the dance patterns that followed seemed to go well in union with the song. The melody alone already had stirred a certain feeling in the crowd, for the lyrics made them think of something.
I can get anxious, and can get excited,
Even if my heartbeat might stay calm.
Yes, Earth had experienced a harsh time of turmoil. First the tragedy of the latest Tenkachi Budokai, a festive tradition that should had been an event full of excitement had turned into pure chaos and bloodshed. Then the attack of the Saiyans upon West Capitol, where the Blue Banner Army and some mercenaries were responsible for saving Earth from a twisted underhanded scheme.
STAY WITH ME, I just want to protect you!
Even if we were born in faraway lands.
I SAY YES, I will forever be by your side!
Whatever future there is, let's turn it to hope, Forever.
And yet they recovered. Even after the leader of the Blue Banner Army Vipoi had become corrupted by an ancient virus and was defeated by the united efforts of Earth's guardians they endured and rebuild. Not even the Solar Saiyan Empire had been able to dominate the spirit of freedom that each of them possessed, that thing that united them as Earthlings.
Ah, for example, even if this love is merely a magical spell,
That spell should remain for all eternity.
Yes, I never want to return to that distant day,
When I had yet to meet you.
Earth was strong, because by banding together and supporting one another it could endure any threat send its way. By understand each other and taking care of one another Earth was able to obtain this powerful force. Yes, that was what made them Earthlings. Perhaps it was how subconsciously the song made them forget the darker side of the events they had endured, the cheers and people singing along with the song had caused the plaza to be filled to the edge with people, and even on nearby streets people decided to look at the live recording, the tune catching on quickly.
I am earnest, and I am brazen,
Even if my heart sometimes beats quickly.
Yes, this was her answer to the world. Even as they were dancing in perfect synchronization, not even needing to glance at one another the two of them knew what the other was thinking. This song was a performance but also a message. This would become their farewell to the planet known as Earth.
STAY WITH ME, come on, don't leave me alone!
Because our meeting seemed like a miracle.
I SAY YES, I always want to support you!
Even if time changes all the scenery around us, Forever.
This was the answer she had arrived to after her searching, an answer she could believe in, a path she could pursue without any regrets. Certainly, she might had initially wanted to do a performance in an attempt to challenge some rising idols and because it sounded fun, but she had decided to use this challenge also to convey a message.
I fake strength, and can be a coward,
Even if my heartbeat might stay calm.
They had arrived, the epilogue of their song, the ending of the message she was trying to convey to the world. Nodding at one another the two raised their arms toward the crowd, as if to call out to them and made it so that their voices blended together so that it sounded truly like a duet.
STAY WITH ME, I just want to protect you!
Even if we were born in faraway lands.
STAY WITH ME, come on, don't leave me alone!
Because our meeting seemed like a miracle.
I SAY YES, I will forever be by your side!
Whatever future there is, let's turn it to hope, Forever.
Taking a deep breath as their song reached the conclusion, the bow that followed was accompanied by loud cheering and whistles for an encore and of course an applause that filled the streets. However, a moment afterwards the older one of the duo stepped backwards, and the teenager closed her eyes to grab the microphone, preparing herself mentally for what was to come.
"Hello people of Earth! My name is Chimera~ Although..."
Allowing her shroud of the fallen technique to slowly fade away the glowing light that illuminated her body caused a few gasps of surprise from the crowd. After the light faded away she appeared in her true form, the tall being that seemed like a hybrid of a female human and a beetle-like insect.
"some of you might know me as: The bio-android Reikiko, one of Earth's guardians."
The cheers had slowly died down, and a tension had started to linger as Reikiko continued speaking.
"I hope you enjoyed the performance we just gave you. This song however was a message, an answer to the world and its people. Our recent history has been filled with plenty of conflict, but only as the result of cooperating with each other, to accept our weaknesses, and to cover those of another with our strengths have we been able to endure and recover. However, why must we always endure?"
The question caused some curious people to whisper among each other, wondering what she meant.
"Take the invasion of the Saiyajin Empire for example. While we have repelled their invaders, the consequences of their actions still scar us today. Why must we always turn them the other cheek? Although I'm a being created through science, I still consider this planet my home, and it's a home I love! I might look like a monster, but I'm still an Earthling!"
The tone in her voice was different than the usual cold or stoic demeanor she tried to put up. No, the warmth and passion in her tone was genuine, and it seemed some people felt it also, for some people that she recognized as refugees who had stayed on Avalon once, and even Blue Banner Army personnel were shouting that she wasn't a monster.
"I do not agree with the decision of our fellow guardians. Although I understand their desire for avoiding conflict, I do not wish to force another invasion upon our beloved home! I will not let our cheek be slapped again this time! It's for that reason I plan to leave for a period of time. I desire to find a means to protect Earth, now and forever from any threat! So that nobody has to be hurt or die again, so that children can grow up peacefully and enjoy events like this, rather than fleeing from a battlefield! To bring an eternal peace, and to create a true paradise for everyone!"
A deep breath followed as she repeated a certain sentence. a sentence that for a moment made people swear they saw the idol girl from before.
"I say yes, I just want to protect you...
Stay with me, I will forever be at your side when you truly need me."
And with those words she bowed, turning her back at the crowd to leave. Although a silence lingered for a moment a series of voices shouted from among the people.
"Thank you for everything Reikiko!"
"Please sing for us again sometime!"
"We'll look forward to the day Avalon is back!"
"Return to us soon!"
And then a mutual reaction followed, an applause the sort she had never heard before as she and Hikari disappeared behind the stage.
"To conceal some of our contacts among the crowd to start such a positive reaction. Such a tricky way to influence people. You should have ran for president---"
Yet, the moment Reikiko turned toward her, those eyes on the verge of letting out the tears and emotions she had been suppressing made Hikari smile softly, brushing a hand over her eyes to wipe away the tears.
"This is our farewell Hikari. The next time we return is either as saviors, or amidst a raging battlefield."
Yes, someone who acted upon her emotions as strongly as Reikiko shouldn't have been a president...
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Players are allowed behind the stage if they know Rei icly, those who don't will have to sneak past the guards.
Vi-Poi