Chapter 56

  Music blared as the crowd roared during the early moments of the rally celebrating the beginning of Hebridan and Serrakin's 889th General Election. Hundreds of Thousands of people from every world in the Hebridean and Serrakin Federation jammed the capital's Infinity Square as they awaited the official opening of polls for election day. On every building hung ads and billboards from Tech Con group and its many affiliates. In the skies over Hebridan's capital city, floated giant viewing screens and holographic projections of beautiful Serrakin women and muscular human men wearing the latest in Hebridean fashion. The mesh of celebration and advertisements blended together making one unified symphony of life as the large throngs of people arrived at the rally for election day.

  "Well would you look at that,"said Egeria.

  "It certainly is something nice to see,"added Michael Jackson.

  "It almost reminds me of O'thalla,"said Freyr.

  "This is definitely where we need to be,"concluded Amos.

  President Hagan had made good on his words and a binding resolution to join the Lantean Commonwealth was added to the ballot of this upcoming election. Moreover, Amos and his team from both the Skidbladnir and the Samantha were part of the opening parade kicking off the election.

  "Wave," said Amos as he and the two crews of the Commonwealth walked down the avenues of Hebridan's Infinity Square.

  Egeria, Sha're, Reva, Freyr, Karlan, and Michael Jackson all began to wave as hordes of people began to cheer as the representatives of the Lantean Commonwealth proceeded down the parade route towards the stage.

  "So, Karlan, what ever happened to Anne Hathaway and Cameron Diaz?" wondered Amos.

  Amos could hear Freyr begin to curse in Asgardian underneath his breath at the mention of their names.

  "We sent them back to Alfheim because we were afraid they might try to mount the Hebridean leadership,"said Karlan.

  "Are you serious?" asked Amos. "Well did you at least get Galar?"

  "Oh, the emissary from Galar was more than willing to join the Commonwealth, especially when he found out Anne Hathaway wasn't wearing any panties,"said Karlan.

  Amos laughed, "That's good to hear. I contacted Freya a little earlier and needless to say; the men and women of Hebridan should be more than thrilled with the little show we have planned for them during my Keynote address."

  Freyr pondering Amos's words asked, "Should we have brought both of them along then, Amos Fyree?"

  Amos chuckled, "Why yes Freyr, always use loose women in order to get what you want in politics."

  Freyr nodded his head and said, "duly noted."

  Egeria, who was eavesdropping on their conversation, turned to Sha're and Reva and whispered, "What are panties?"

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  Sha're and Reva could-not-even, and tried to mask a cringed smile as they made their final approach to the stage set up in Hebridan's Infinity Square.

  As the delegation from the Lantean Commonwealth made their way to the stage, President Hagan stood up to address the crowds and officially begin the 889th General Election.

  "Welcome… Welcome… Welcome all. Welcome to the Federation's 889th General Election Rally! As you know, this is no ordinary election. After the battle in orbit and the miracle at the Southern Isles our great federation of worlds will decide at the ballot box if we will join the Lantean Commonwealth and put Hebridan's full weight behind this growing coalition of worlds. Joining me on stage are emissaries from the Commonwealth, along with the founder of the Lantean Commonwealth and hero of the Southern Isles himself – Amos Fyree. In a few short moments he will address the Hebridean and Serrakin people and urge you to vote in affirmation for joining this new union. Now, without further adieu, I'd like to welcome to the stage, Amos Fyree; and remember Vote moderate. Vote Tech Con!"

  As young Amos took to the stage, the roar of hundreds of thousands of people flooded the air. People in over a dozen worlds witnessed the miracle at the Southern Isles. Now, their hero, Amos Fyree was about to address them and make himself known to all those living in the Hebridean and Serrakin worlds.

  "Hello, everyone, my name is Amos Fyree," said Amos as thunderous cheers erupted at the sound of his name. "Many of you have wondered what the Lantean Commonwealth really is and why we came to Hebridan in the first place. The truth is this: The galaxy is at war." A still hush could be seen enveloping everyone in the crowd. "When my team arrived here to make contact with your people we found ourselves caught in a vicious battle between the Hebridean military and one lone Goa'uld vessel. That vessel, and many more like it, are currently being built by the Goa'uld System Lord Anubis. It took the combined efforts of several Hebridean dreadnaughts and my ship the Samantha Carter to destroy the Goa'uld's new vessel."

  Amos took a brief pause as he looked out into the crowd and gathered his thoughts.

  "I want you to ask yourself this question. Where would you be today if the Lantean Commonwealth never existed? What would have happened if that Ha'tak vessel rained destruction over the Hebridean and Serrakin people and my ship the Samantha Carter didn't arrive to help? What would have happened if I never showed up at the Southern Isle's Children's Hospital? What would have happened if I never looked Cynthia Tynan in the eye in the Circle and gave her that cookie which changed her life forever?

  … Well no miracles would have happened, that's for sure." The crowd briefly laughed and Amos continued on with his speech.

  "Those feats that you saw yesterday were not achieved with magic or miracles, but science and advanced technology. Together, worlds and different species from three galaxies, worked together to make a utopia of ideas and scientific progress. In the Lantean Commonwealth we are not only at war with the Goa'uld but also sickness, hunger, ignorance, and death itself. Over the past year we have made huge strides in that war; banishing the rogues of our past from our memory and from our stars. I want you to take a few moments to imagine with me what life would be like in the Lantean Commonwealth. Imagine, with one small waifer, any Human or Serrakin could live a disease free life. Imagine, with the use of special resurrection chambers, anyone who has died could immediately be brought back to life. Imagine, food synthesizers and matter conversion technology so detailed and so advanced that every person on Hebridan and her colonies could enjoy limitless food, housing, and resources never having to worry about scarcity or poverty again. Lastly, imagine being able to go to school, or go to work, knowing that your government has allies that watch over your skies and the threat of alien invasion no longer exists. That, ladies and gentlemen, is what life on Hebridan would be like if you vote to join the Lantean Commonwealth.

  Before I conclude I want to give you and the Hebridean government a gift. This gift will serve as the symbol of our unity as well as your Federation's connection to the other worlds and galaxies of the Commonwealth."

  As he spoke, that familiar azure light so many had now become accustomed to, pierced the skies of Hebridan bringing forth a black ringed object etched with nine chevrons and ancient engravings.

  "This, my friends, is a Stargate," said Amos as he stood a few meters in front of Hebridan's sprawling new gate.

  "Kaswoosh!"

  The gate activated startling everyone in the stands behind him as well as the hundreds of thousands of people in attendance.

  "On the other end of that gate lies millions of worlds filled with untapped possibilities," said Amos.

  All of a sudden, Freya walked through the gate wearing a star fleet inspired cheerleading outfit. She was followed by dozens of beautiful elves wearing similar scantily clad apparel holding pompomms in their hands. Freya quickly kissed Amos on the lips and joined the elves taking position beside Amos Fyree.

  As soon as they saw the scantily clad women standing beside him, the mood of the crowd brightened and the people went wild.

  Amos Fyree stepped out in front of the throngs of beautiful elves, printed a bottle of champagne, and lifted it up into the air.

  "I urge you all to vote in affirmation to join the Lantean Commonwealth and all that you see before you today can be yours."

  He then took the bottle of champagne and popped it open, its golden contents bubbling out for all to see. He then took a large gulp of the champagne and raised the bottle back into the air and said his favorite words.

  "Welcome to Heaven!"

  As soon as he said this plumes of confetti as well as colorful balloons flew through the gate covering the entire stage. The elves then went about cheering and rallying the crowd as the rest of those in attendance stood in cheer.

  "This was the best political rally ever," said the vice president.

  "We are sure to have a strong turnout this year," affirmed President Hagan.