The Matfred Chronicles

Chapter 10: Perishable

Rating: T (for implied violence and heavily descriptive gore)

The squashed grass underfoot was sprayed in a vibrant scarlet, a hue so distinctively red, someone might’ve mistaken it for paint-if only paint were watery and had enough surface tension to remain in drop form and sluggishly inch down the blade ( Read more... )

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Chapter 8: Butterflies

Rating: K+ (for classic reference)

Transparent wings fluttered by in a circuitous flight pattern, making pit stops at certain flowers, drinking their nectar through a curled tongue.

Canada smiled at the chromatic scales, the black edges flecked with white dots, a sea of orange in between the inky stripes. ( Read more... )

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Chapter 7: Olympics

Rating: G (K)

"Le Canada!"

"Canada!"

A deafening roar filled every space of the stadium as the 2010 Canadian Olympic team emerged behind their flag bearer. Each athlete wore red ski jackets with Canada spelled out in white lettering on the back; they wore maroon mittens with white maple leaves embroidered ( Read more... )

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Chapter 6: Cupcakes

Rating: G
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Mountains upon mountains upon mountains upon mountains of frosting, colored in so many hues, it’s a miracle that the various tints were distinct.

Canada ( Read more... )

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Chapter 5: Milk

Rating: T (for sexual implications)

“That’s milk?” America eyed the plastic bag held against Canada’s chest with suspicion.

“Yes, it’s milk.” Canada rolled his eyes at America’s stupidity. “That’s why it was in the dairy section.” He stressed “dairy section” when he said it, as if he were attempting to get a ( Read more... )

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Chapter 9: Chair

Rating: PG

“We’re here!” a certain jubilant Italian cried, bursting through the door. Canada practically had cardiac arrest with the sudden hubbub, but soon recollected himself from the shock and went to attend to his guest, America at his side.

Just how many friends did Alfred decide to invite? he thought as ( Read more... )

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Chapter 4: Maple

Rating: PG-13 (for sexual content.)

“Well, isn’t this great…” Canada mumbled sarcastically to himself, gazing with disgust at the sticky mess that lay before him. A thin film of maple syrup coated the entirety of his face and parts of his neck. Stands of golden hair possessed drops of the sap and his black- ( Read more... )

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Chapter 3: Spirit

Rating: PG (because it can get confusing)

“Americans, by far, have more spirit than you Canadians will ever have!”

Canada snorted a mild sign of disbelief. “Please! Canadians are way more spirited than your people and you know it.”

The two brothers had been discussing the matter over breakfast, in between ( Read more... )

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Chapter 2: Spoon

Rating: G

“No!”

Canada rolled his eyes at America’s insolence. “Just one more, Alfie!” he implored.

America only glared at the metal table setting reproachfully. “Never. That medicine tastes horrible! Even worse than Iggy’s food.”

Canada knew how much of a bag that was, but America wouldn’t return to normal health ( Read more... )

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Chapter 1: Why?

Rating: PG (for safety)

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Why? That question, asked over and over and over again.

Why? The word repeating in a monotone voice in his head.

Why?

Canada didn’t know why. He could ( Read more... )