The Mistrust of a Nation 1c/???
anonymous
September 1 2011, 08:31:01 UTC
“I understand that I have become a lot more powerful since the war ended. I promise you England, I will be responsible. I just can’t trust that commie bastard. Who knows what will happen if someone doesn’t stand up to him. As a hero, I can’t step down from this fight. I want the rest of the world to share the same freedoms and happiness my people have and that bastard is trying to stop that.”
“America your intentions are good, but sometimes you have to consider you actions have consequences that can negatively affect others. I’ll always have your back, but you need to be more careful around Russia. I’m not saying you can’t stand your ground, but don’t be too brash. I’m afraid one of you is going to try to blow the other off the map, which is a lose-lose situation for us all.” “I understand England, don’t worry so much. Everything will be fine. I’m a hero, and the hero always prevails”.
“You’ve been reading way too many comic books lately…”
“Hey! Superman is the best, and don’t forget Captain America. He’s the epitome of greatness.”
England gave another heavy sigh, “Whatever you say love, go get ready for our date tonight. I don’t want you to be late.”
“I won’t sweetheart, I’ll see you there.”
“See you there, dear”.
“England?”
“Yes, what is it, love?”
“I love you.”
“…I love you to you silly git, go get ready. Goodbye.”
“Bye-bye”
With that England hung up the phone. America just laid there with the receiver lying in his lap. All he could think about at that point was him and England. He loved England to death but it sucked how he had to hide their relationship from everyone. After the war when they decided that they were going to give this whole relationship thing a try, they also agreed to keep it a secret. They didn’t think the world was ready for their new relationship, especially America’s people. The Americans were busy worrying about getting back to work and moving out to the suburbs to start families3. Also, right after the war ended, they found themselves with a new enemy, communists.
There had been talk among the government personnel about combating communism at home. There were still some communist groups left over from the 1930’s, which emerged during the Great Depression era. Now that the country’s economy was back in full swing, the Republicans found these groups to be a threat to the new and improved America.
J. Edgar Hoover said to the United States Congress in five years ago, “The godless, truthless way of life that American Communists would force on America can mean only tyranny and oppression if they succeed. They are against the liberty which is America…”
This talk scared America and it scared him for the future. He just had a bad feeling in his gut about this, but most of the time he dismissed it. America still trusted his people, especially his boss, to do the right thing. He had heard stories three years back about some Wisconsin Senator4 asking the federal government to deport communists and to out “communist front organizations”. Not a lot of attention was drawn to it, but it was alarming to some people.
All these serious thoughts were making America more tired. He finally found the strength to get off the couch and slowly move toward the shower to get ready for tonight’s date. At least there was England to distract him from all this political tension. The Brit always found a way to put a smile on his face during the most stressful of times.
Authors Notes
anonymous
September 1 2011, 08:34:55 UTC
Decided to add this to keep it historically accurate and to keep it from getting confusing.
The FF takes place at the beginning of 1950 on the cusp of McCarthyism and the Red Scare. 1The Marshall Plan that loaned out over $13 billion to help rebuild Europe, should be noted that Soviet Union was offered money but they refused. 2Bikini Island or Bikini Atoll was the location of a series of atomic bomb tests which were used to test the effect of the atomic bomb on naval ships. The testing was called Operation Crossroads. The tests were well documented with reporters and camera men on hand at all times. Also, important officials were all invited to witness them. Some question the purpose of the tests because of how highly publicized they were. Some believe that is was just a way to show off the military power the United States now held. 3Just wanted to note that 1950 was the first year in which more people lived in the suburbs than lived in urban areas. The United States population was expanding and growing fast. 4This Wisconsin Senator is of course Joseph McCarthy. The story mentioned is from a magazine called Town Meeting from 1947 where McCarthy talks about the actions the government should take against communists in the United States.
OP is very pleased:D
anonymous
September 1 2011, 14:01:40 UTC
I loved it! You did a good job with trying to keep things accurate and I really like how you introduced the relationship. Plus, England has the just right amount of kindness and tsundere that just makes him so adorable:) Keep up the awesome work! I can't wait tell the next updateXD
“America your intentions are good, but sometimes you have to consider you actions have consequences that can negatively affect others. I’ll always have your back, but you need to be more careful around Russia. I’m not saying you can’t stand your ground, but don’t be too brash. I’m afraid one of you is going to try to blow the other off the map, which is a lose-lose situation for us all.”
“I understand England, don’t worry so much. Everything will be fine. I’m a hero, and the hero always prevails”.
“You’ve been reading way too many comic books lately…”
“Hey! Superman is the best, and don’t forget Captain America. He’s the epitome of greatness.”
England gave another heavy sigh, “Whatever you say love, go get ready for our date tonight. I don’t want you to be late.”
“I won’t sweetheart, I’ll see you there.”
“See you there, dear”.
“England?”
“Yes, what is it, love?”
“I love you.”
“…I love you to you silly git, go get ready. Goodbye.”
“Bye-bye”
With that England hung up the phone. America just laid there with the receiver lying in his lap. All he could think about at that point was him and England. He loved England to death but it sucked how he had to hide their relationship from everyone. After the war when they decided that they were going to give this whole relationship thing a try, they also agreed to keep it a secret. They didn’t think the world was ready for their new relationship, especially America’s people. The Americans were busy worrying about getting back to work and moving out to the suburbs to start families3. Also, right after the war ended, they found themselves with a new enemy, communists.
There had been talk among the government personnel about combating communism at home. There were still some communist groups left over from the 1930’s, which emerged during the Great Depression era. Now that the country’s economy was back in full swing, the Republicans found these groups to be a threat to the new and improved America.
J. Edgar Hoover said to the United States Congress in five years ago, “The godless, truthless way of life that American Communists would force on America can mean only tyranny and oppression if they succeed. They are against the liberty which is America…”
This talk scared America and it scared him for the future. He just had a bad feeling in his gut about this, but most of the time he dismissed it. America still trusted his people, especially his boss, to do the right thing. He had heard stories three years back about some Wisconsin Senator4 asking the federal government to deport communists and to out “communist front organizations”. Not a lot of attention was drawn to it, but it was alarming to some people.
All these serious thoughts were making America more tired. He finally found the strength to get off the couch and slowly move toward the shower to get ready for tonight’s date. At least there was England to distract him from all this political tension. The Brit always found a way to put a smile on his face during the most stressful of times.
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The FF takes place at the beginning of 1950 on the cusp of McCarthyism and the Red Scare.
1The Marshall Plan that loaned out over $13 billion to help rebuild Europe, should be noted that Soviet Union was offered money but they refused.
2Bikini Island or Bikini Atoll was the location of a series of atomic bomb tests which were used to test the effect of the atomic bomb on naval ships. The testing was called Operation Crossroads. The tests were well documented with reporters and camera men on hand at all times. Also, important officials were all invited to witness them. Some question the purpose of the tests because of how highly publicized they were. Some believe that is was just a way to show off the military power the United States now held.
3Just wanted to note that 1950 was the first year in which more people lived in the suburbs than lived in urban areas. The United States population was expanding and growing fast.
4This Wisconsin Senator is of course Joseph McCarthy. The story mentioned is from a magazine called Town Meeting from 1947 where McCarthy talks about the actions the government should take against communists in the United States.
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Your writing style is addictive--can't wait for more, wow *__*
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