[b][u] March 20th, 2590 Aurolia, Talvin Province, Capital City of Avali [/u][/b] [img]http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q173/sigma830/RP%20Characters%20and%20Stuff/Rp%20stuff_zpspokbjayt.png[/img] Avali, Jewel of Aurolia and the Seat of Power for all of the United Federation, a beautiful sprawling Metropolis stretching for miles on end, the various lights of the night and celebrations that sprang the city to life added to the its immense beauty, for today was a special day for the citizens of the federation. Today marked the 25th Anniversary of the end of the war against the Chelonian Dominion. A Seven Year-long bloody conflict that saw millions dead, worlds scarred, and one left in complete ruin, were it not for the temporary alliance made between the Federation and the Terranis Empire, the Dominion may have won the day back then. The time nearly came for the President to make his speech as millions gathered around Largest Holographic Projectors, others waiting at home to watch the broadcast, and thousands more gathering around the Presidential Palace where he'd make the speech. ------------------------ [b][u]Presidential Palace[/u][/b] President Caulker Juk observed his reflection onto the mirror, fixing up his suit, becoming a bit nervous, addressing to billions of being all across the Federation. He turned to face a a female Auru in a fine white dress, his wife, Janasa. "So...How do I look?" he asked her nervously. "Dear, you're just fine." she replied softly. "Addressing live to billions can do that to you." He cracked a joke to her, followed by a chuckle from janansa. "Relax, you'll do fine!" She embraced him. "Just a small speech and you're done." "Yeah...just a minute or two and I'm good." He said as he walked towards the door, taking a deep breath before pushing the door open and was greeted by members of his cabinet, and a small cadre of guards, and next to them were two small auru, his children. He gave a small nod before walking forward, they all soon following behind. Before he knew it, he was outside atop a balcony, seats all lined up for the cabinet members and family. The guards lined up at attention on both sides as he made his way for the edge, facing thousands, of cheering people, camera drones hovering around him as they record. Breathing deeply once more, he begun the speech. "My fellow citizens, today is a day of both joy, and grieving. Today marks the 25th Anniversary of the end of the War. For seven years we stood strong, even against a foe that sought our total destruction, for seven year even as were pushed back, we held strong. Our military would not give in, and was all that between life and death." He paused for a moment, and continued. "Some of those brave souls may be among you now, look to them, for they fought for your very survival.....your right to live. And we must not also forget the Terranis Empire's contribution to our victory. Even if they saw they're biosnyth creations as nothing more then mere tools, but they're sacrifice meant something for us, they gave their short lives for us, and for that, they will be remembered as heroes alongside our own." "Despite the devastating aftermath...we sought to rebuild, and lend aide to our former enemy the Dominion. And although relations between our Federation and the Dominion are continue to be strained, I hope one day we leave this conflict behind us once and for all, and build a better future together." With that, he finished as the crowds cheered on, him waving at the people before turning back, the others soon following him. And so the festivities began as the Federation celebrated the War's end.