[CON`T] New World (Canada/America)
anonymous
March 1 2010, 14:05:36 UTC
“What will we name her?” Canada asks, and although he speaks in a whisper his voice is the only sound America can hear over those heartbeats.
Despite everything, he feels a grin break over his face. He reaches out and squeezes his twin`s hand, glad at least that they`re in this together, selfish as that may be.
“How do you know it will be a her?”
His voice is hoarse, but gentle, and he imagines Canada is probably right. It will be a girl child and he starts to draw a picture of her in his mind. Hair the color of prairie wheat and eyes the clear blue of river water when the snow melts. And suddenly, it doesn`t feel like breaking apart at all, but rather like rays of sunlight and moonlight knitting together inside of him, the glow of a tiny star being born.
“We’ll leave her my Constitution,” he insists, scowling when Canada opens his mouth to protest. “I won’t have her being a monarchy, not even in name.”
Canada sighs but gives in with a reluctant nod. “All right.” His hand brushes over his brother’s stomach and an echo of a smile dances over his lips. “The true north, then, strong and free.”
“And the home of the brave,” America adds in agreement. It’s still an ending, but who says they can’t make it a happy one?
America opens his mouth and his heart, and begins making plans for their daughter.
Walk the good road my daughter, and the buffalo herds wide and dark as cloud shadows moving over the prairie will follow you…. Be dutiful, respectful, gentle and modest, my daughter. And proud walking. If the pride and virtue of the women are lost, spring will come but the buffalo trails will turn to grass. Be strong, with the warm, strong heart of the earth. No people goes down until their women are weak and dishonored. ~words spoken at puberty ceremonies for Sioux maidens~
Re: [CON`T] New World (Canada/America)
anonymous
March 2 2010, 09:10:49 UTC
In author anon's head, it's more that he doesn't have a choice any more than America does. They'll both 'die' because the new nation represents a unified North America (well, at least of America and Canada). From two, one.
Re: [CON`T] New World (Canada/America)
anonymous
June 4 2010, 05:04:33 UTC
Pardon me while I wallow in the joy/angst of a New World. T-T anon!Author is amazing and should please take my soul now! ^o- I loved the initial reaction and Canada'a realization! <3
Despite everything, he feels a grin break over his face. He reaches out and squeezes his twin`s hand, glad at least that they`re in this together, selfish as that may be.
“How do you know it will be a her?”
His voice is hoarse, but gentle, and he imagines Canada is probably right. It will be a girl child and he starts to draw a picture of her in his mind. Hair the color of prairie wheat and eyes the clear blue of river water when the snow melts. And suddenly, it doesn`t feel like breaking apart at all, but rather like rays of sunlight and moonlight knitting together inside of him, the glow of a tiny star being born.
“We’ll leave her my Constitution,” he insists, scowling when Canada opens his mouth to protest. “I won’t have her being a monarchy, not even in name.”
Canada sighs but gives in with a reluctant nod. “All right.” His hand brushes over his brother’s stomach and an echo of a smile dances over his lips. “The true north, then, strong and free.”
“And the home of the brave,” America adds in agreement. It’s still an ending, but who says they can’t make it a happy one?
America opens his mouth and his heart, and begins making plans for their daughter.
Walk the good road my daughter,
and the buffalo herds wide and dark as cloud shadows
moving over the prairie will follow you….
Be dutiful, respectful, gentle and modest, my daughter.
And proud walking.
If the pride and virtue of the women are lost,
spring will come but the buffalo trails will turn to grass.
Be strong, with the warm, strong heart of the earth.
No people goes down until their women are weak and dishonored.
~words spoken at puberty ceremonies for Sioux maidens~
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You did a fantastic job anon!
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I swear it's allergies
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