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Title: Are you sure you're a hero?
Claim: England
Table/Prompt: Angst/ Distress
Word Count: 320
Rating: T
Summary:
An argument escalates to tears...
“America, Alfred, you, you have to stop this!”
“Why?”
“This is insanity, completely and utterly ridiculous, you and Russia are going to send this earth into another world war! Do you want that?”
“... You're the one being ridiculous, England. This has nothing to do with anything of that size.”
“Oh, sure, nuclear weapons are involved and you expect me, or anyone else, for that matter, not to be worried?” England spun to look at the superpower. “How on earth could you be that stupid?”
“I'm not 'stupid'.” America said menacingly. “I know what I'm doing.”
“Oh, don't you use that tone of voice with me, young man. I don't think you do know what you're doing. Listen, I know Russia, He will...”
“I think I can deal with him on my own. I'm not a child anymore.” He replied.
“Are you sure?”
“Yes, I'm sure! I'm damn sure, England! Why don't you see me as capable of taking care of myself?”
“Alfred, this isn't about whether or not you're an adult...”
“That's exactly what this is!” America yelled. “You think that I can't handle going to war with that commie bastard, and you think that I'm still your colony!”
“Stop being ridiculous! How do you even... I'm not arguing with you right now. Just... make sure this doesn't escalate, promise me this won't turn into a full-scale war. America was silent. “Alfred?”
“I'll do my best...”
Arthur strode toward the American and slapped him, hard. “What was that for?!” Alfred exclaimed.
“You don't understand!” Arthur yelled, tears prickling at his eyes. “You claim to be a hero, yet you throw us all into war! You're as full of yourself as ever! How on earth could you be a hero, if you're so willing to cause death, and destruction?”
“Iggy, it's not going to be like that...”
“Then promise me it won't!”
Alfred took the now sobbing Brit into his arms. “Don't worry about it, I promise.”
“I don't want you to be hurt.” Arthur muttered.
“It's ok, it's all going to be fine.”