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In the Shadow Of Independence: Chapter 1

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The sound of footsteps outside the door, made me let out a low gasp in surprise by the sudden noise. I fluttered my eyes open and scowled at the door.  Why the hell didn't those servants understand the words 'Leave me alone'? I let out an annoyed growl, but didn't move away from my spot in the uncomfortable armchair. What was I doing here again?

Knocks were heard on the big wooden door to my room. "I told you to stay away and-" I was cut off when the door opened and a small slender man peeked in. "A-ah, sir, pardon, but… You have a guest." He said, obviously nervous. A guest? This didn't make any sense at all. Who would visit me now? After this failure? "Tell them to leave. I don't want to see them." – "But he insists, sir!" The poor servant tried again, his fingers trembling against the fabric of his shirt. "… hnrrh…" I growled again and turned my head to look at him. Why didn't he understand? Jeez, servants nowadays! "H-he's on his way, sir! We couldn't prevent him from go-" – "He.. what? He? Who the hell is it!?" I finally shouted and sat up straighter.

"I-Its.. Mr. America, sir." He stuttered low and looked down, biting his lower lip.

America? I widened my eyes and felt a pang of pain rush through my chest, awakening all my senses again. "Get out… Get out!" I said huskily, feeling like my lungs were about to collapse. What was Alfred doing here? What the hell did he want?

The servant left in a hurry, and silence filled the air again.

America was coming, and knowing him, if his mind was set, nothing could stop him. I looked down at myself. I hadn't changed clothes yet. Mud, blood and dirt was sticking to my red and blue coat, my boots, even in my face and hair. My rifle leaned against the chair besides me, and the frayed Union Jack on my other side.  What would Alfred think? This was pathetic! I gulped down a lump in my throat and squeezed my eyes close, trying to think clear. What to do? I still have pride, whatever happened!

But too soon, heavy boots was heard in the corridor, getting closer in a rapid pace. I cursed low and shifted a bit, clenching my fists around the end of the armrests. If I could, I would have paled when I knew the younger rebellion appeared in the room. I didn't look at him. I simply refused; knowing that all the feelings I had covered up in my chest would be exposed in my eyes. I didn't say anything either.

"Britain." The voice was cold. Was it really Alfred? It didn't sound like him at all. I didn't answer him either. He snorted and I heard him get closer. "Answer me, Great Britain." His voice was obviously mocking, which made me feel a burning anger jolt through my body. How dared he? I glared empty out in the air, forming my lips to a stubborn thin line, lifting my chin a little to show that I definitely had no intentions to talk to him. This betrayer. This lair.

Suddenly I heard a rush through the air, and I felt my collar was grabbed, and I got dragged up of the chair. Stunned, I stared into sky blue angry eyes, filled with emotions. I quickly gained my thoughts and scowled at him, glared daggers, tried my best to show all the hatred that boiled in my chest.

But I quickly failed. I choked back my words. My misery and agony, my pain and sorrow… it all was shown in my emeralds. Alas! Not the unbreakable love I had towards him. I still had the power to hide it, luckily. I snorted and pushed him back, slapping his hands away. "Don't touch me, you twat." I sneered and tried to keep a hold on myself. I was so close to burst out all my anger towards him.

"Listen to me, England-" – "I don't want to listen to you, Alfred!" I cut him off, this time using his human name to show that it wasn't only a question about how much I once owned. How much earth I lost. It was about him and me in persons. His heartless betrayal. "Get out! You and I are done! It's over, Alfred! You're done!" I shouted, not able to hold back anymore. "I have nothing you want, you eccentric piece of shit! I owe you absolutely nothing!"

I saw Alfred look helpless a split second. He took a few deep breaths and raised his chin a bit. "Yes, you have something I want, Arthur" My name was said strangely. If it hadn't been for all this mess, I would have called the tone lovingly. But it must be my senses tricking on me. "You aren't getting a thing! You got what you wanted! Freedom! Right? That was all you wanted!" My mind was blurred, and I couldn't find any arguments. I swallowed and my breath hitched. Alfred spoke again. "I… I didn't only wa-… mh.." He fell quiet however.

So, that meant he wanted more? I gave him a disgusted look. "Never get content, do you? You're disgusting me." I said, venomously, ignoring that the statement hit myself as well. No one would ever get content, right? I pushed the thought away and crossed my arms. It seemed the American didn't know what to say to that, which made me feel relieved. Inwardly, I begged for him to go. My façade was falling apart, slowly.

"Leave." I whispered, looking down. "You aren't getting anything. Not on my life." Alfred looked at me, searching for eye contact. But I avoided it. I didn't want to look at those transfixing eyes.

It seemed Alfred got that. He stepped back and looked aside with a sigh. "This wasn't what I wanted." He muttered low and started to walk to the door. I looked at the floor and listened to the door open and get clicked closed again. My eyes were stinging now. I stumbled back and let myself flop down in the chair again, slightly spread legs and my left hand covering my eyes.

"Curse you.." I whispered breathlessly.
Prologue: [link]

Alright, this took a while longer than I had thought. College, irl life in general really knocked my muse down T__T
Anyway, I had to split this chapter, that's why it's this short. My apologize *facedesk* .... Enjoy! Comments are appreciated~

If you're new reader, then I suggest you should read the Prologue first!

Hetalia Axis Powers & World Series - England and America, all by Hidekaz Himaruya.
Fanfic by me.

The picture belongs to: :iconoctobralia:
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