Washington is hanged, and England tries to reconnect with his colony. Earlier chapters more Dark!Ficish, hopefully will get more fluffy. Also will show the impact of the failed American Revolution on a global scale.
The Will To Power [Part Two - No Respite For The Damned]
anonymous
November 16 2010, 05:35:43 UTC
“An Englishman does everything on principle: he fights you on patriotic principles; he robs you on business principles; he enslaves you on imperial principles.” -George Bernard Shaw ***
"Frère Jacques, Frère Jacques."Alfred’s words barely came above a raspy whisper; the quiet room seemed to swallow them up as quickly as they left him. Hours earlier he had been tossed inside, still wearing the uncomfortable steel manacles that had been clapped on his wrists as he had been dragged to the square. As soon as he’d managed to get himself standing his first action was to try to break down the door. His efforts had been in vain; the heavy oak door didn't even shake in its frame
( ... )
The Will To Power [Part Two/One - No Respite For The Damned]
anonymous
November 16 2010, 07:03:20 UTC
England looked immaculate as ever as he stepped inside. His steely gaze immediately zeroed in on Alfred, still sprawled next to the wall. He looked at him appraisingly before asking, “So have you finally managed to calm yourself down?”
Alfred was seeing red as he tried to push himself off the ground, trying to get up so he could show England how calm he was. Alfred only managed to get on his knees before he was yanked to his feet by his hair.
He couldn’t hide the puffy, bloodshot eyes as he glared at England. What he wouldn’t give to stop his body from feeling so heavy - so heavy that he couldn’t even attack the cold bastard in front of him.
“I see you are more worn out than calm. And you look so tired Alfred, you should be resting.” That England had actually tried to make it seem like he cared about Alfred bordered on hilarity. He knew exactly what England and his king cared about
( ... )
The Will To Power [Part Two/Two - No Respite For The Damned]
anonymous
November 16 2010, 07:11:59 UTC
Little rebellion? He had poured his heart into this struggle! Had traded his plow for a bayoneted rifle. Had even fought against the nation that had raised him; had invaded another nation that was his only brother
( ... )
Anon cannot apologize enough for her lateness in this. ;___; Lots of things happened but I swear I never forgot about this! Orz
I have to thank everyone for the kind comments and suggestions. You make anon feel like she has over 9000 internets.
The end here is just a hint of what the next chapter will get into. We'll be getting a better look at how these repercussions are affecting Europe and their own colonies. At first specifically the ones that were directly involved in the confrontation: France, Spain, etc.
As for Al, poor guy’s going through some really rough depression. Scattered, jumpy thoughts and nerves and the like. Will prolly also take a toll on his 'super strength' since depression tends to make people feel sleepy and weak. Plus Iggy's cooking. Actually, I could've just said 'Iggy's cooking' and left it at that.
As always Comments, Questions, and Concerns are always welcome~
Well have a good night guys, keep your stick on the ice!
Re: Notes~
anonymous
November 16 2010, 09:12:08 UTC
I had totally forgotten this existed, but then it came back and I feel stupid for forgetting about it. I totally feel your pain on the whole late updating thing. orz It sucks when lots of stuff happens all at once.
I started off mostly feeling sorry for Al and wanting to punch England, but now I'm really worried about France. I had assumed that he'd have gotten out of there before England totally got back in contol... *worry worry* I hadn't even considered that others who faught with America might be in for it...
Also, I am never going to be able to sing Frère Jaques in either language ever again without getting the shivers. So natually it's in my head now. Argh.
Re: The Will To Power [Part Two/Two - No Respite For The Damned]
anonymous
November 25 2010, 19:54:05 UTC
this. just wow. words cannot express how much i love this story and how happy i was that the prompt was taken up by a skilled writer (not the OP here) AND THAT IT WAS BEING FREQUENTLY UPDATED. YES, THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS WONDERFUL PIECE. please please please continue <3 you've characterized everyone spot on and are just brilliant with writing it and just wow. just wow <3
The Will To Power [Part Three - Douse The Glim]
anonymous
December 8 2010, 08:30:32 UTC
"Disobedience, in the eyes of anyone who has read history, is man’s original virtue. It is through disobedience that progress has been made, through disobedience and through rebellion." -Oscar Wilde ***
Burning.
Francis' warships were burning.
He could see them as the ship he was on pulled out of the harbor; watched as they were scuttled and then set aflame - as if one way of destroying them was just not enough of a blow against the vessels of the defeated enemy.
Francis could only look on as he left the New World, his forces firmly pushed back and soundly thrashed. Defeated in all ways - save the pretty piece of paper that would show the whole world just how defeated he really was. To say that he dreaded the next treaty would be an understatement
( ... )
The Will To Power [Part Three/One - Douse The Glim]
anonymous
December 8 2010, 09:53:46 UTC
It didn't take a genius to guess what would be demanded of Spain; New Orleans and the Louisiana Territory had always been something of interest among the European Powers. Francis just hoped his old friend didn‘t get the same kind of ‘attention‘ he himself had received. Spain hadn’t been as aggressive as he himself had during all of the attacks, so there was a good chance England wouldn’t focus on him if he were preoccupied elsewhere; which England would be with all the new territory he‘d be incorporating into his ‘Empire‘.
England had been wearing that insufferable imperialistic air as he told him his expectations for French surrender. Both Guadeloupe and Martinique, the profitable islands he had been forced to choose over dearest Mathieu in the last war, would be turned over to British rule. Francis had no doubt that more would be demanded from him when they finally worked out the treaty - but the heathen just had to twist that knife in a little deeper before he was sent off with his tail between his legs
( ... )
While there were a few countries that were more likely to support each other at the time, alliances were still very transient and short-lived in Europe. The country you allied with today might be your adversary within the next decade.
I might also add for those familiar with the Louisiana Purchase that at this time France does not still own the Louisiana Territory or New Orleans. He lost it during the Seven Years War (French and Indian War) and only got it back from Spain with the rule of Napoleon, so by all rights it's Spain's to take away at this point in history.
The whole thing with the Act of Abjuration(Plakkaat van Verlatinghe) and Declaration of Independence? Trufax. Pretty much a 'this is why you suck' letter to Spain's monarch at the time, Phillip II. Look it up sometime, they have a lot of the same elements. And I do not say that just because I secretly ship Netherlands/America. Hell, half the time they either forget about us or want to sell us to Canada anyway. And my ancestry is so convoluted I’d have to choose to root
( ... )
Re: Notes~
anonymous
February 1 2011, 04:22:58 UTC
Wow... I really REALLY enjoyed reading this fill. Author!anon you're a great writer and I absolutely love your portrayal of England in particular. I do hope you'll continue this when you are able, I'd love to see what happens next between Arthur and Alfred and hope their relationship can be salvaged...
This is an amazing fill and I really hope that you will continue soon... Alfred seems really broken (at least for not, and it does make sense... He was so close)... I wonder if that's what was causing England's worry when tehy were speaking? The French version of Brother John added another level of haunting to that chapter... I'm going to shut up now...
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Washington is hanged, and England tries to reconnect with his colony. Earlier chapters more Dark!Ficish, hopefully will get more fluffy. Also will show the impact of the failed American Revolution on a global scale.
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"Frère Jacques, Frère Jacques."Alfred’s words barely came above a raspy whisper; the quiet room seemed to swallow them up as quickly as they left him. Hours earlier he had been tossed inside, still wearing the uncomfortable steel manacles that had been clapped on his wrists as he had been dragged to the square. As soon as he’d managed to get himself standing his first action was to try to break down the door. His efforts had been in vain; the heavy oak door didn't even shake in its frame ( ... )
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Alfred was seeing red as he tried to push himself off the ground, trying to get up so he could show England how calm he was. Alfred only managed to get on his knees before he was yanked to his feet by his hair.
He couldn’t hide the puffy, bloodshot eyes as he glared at England. What he wouldn’t give to stop his body from feeling so heavy - so heavy that he couldn’t even attack the cold bastard in front of him.
“I see you are more worn out than calm. And you look so tired Alfred, you should be resting.” That England had actually tried to make it seem like he cared about Alfred bordered on hilarity. He knew exactly what England and his king cared about ( ... )
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I have to thank everyone for the kind comments and suggestions. You make anon feel like she has over 9000 internets.
The end here is just a hint of what the next chapter will get into. We'll be getting a better look at how these repercussions are affecting Europe and their own colonies. At first specifically the ones that were directly involved in the confrontation: France, Spain, etc.
As for Al, poor guy’s going through some really rough depression. Scattered, jumpy thoughts and nerves and the like. Will prolly also take a toll on his 'super strength' since depression tends to make people feel sleepy and weak. Plus Iggy's cooking. Actually, I could've just said 'Iggy's cooking' and left it at that.
As always Comments, Questions, and Concerns are always welcome~
Well have a good night guys, keep your stick on the ice!
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I started off mostly feeling sorry for Al and wanting to punch England, but now I'm really worried about France. I had assumed that he'd have gotten out of there before England totally got back in contol... *worry worry* I hadn't even considered that others who faught with America might be in for it...
Also, I am never going to be able to sing Frère Jaques in either language ever again without getting the shivers. So natually it's in my head now. Argh.
WTF, why is captcha in Chinese characters?!?
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This is really interesting so far. Can't wait to see what you have in store for us next! c:
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Great story
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Burning.
Francis' warships were burning.
He could see them as the ship he was on pulled out of the harbor; watched as they were scuttled and then set aflame - as if one way of destroying them was just not enough of a blow against the vessels of the defeated enemy.
Francis could only look on as he left the New World, his forces firmly pushed back and soundly thrashed. Defeated in all ways - save the pretty piece of paper that would show the whole world just how defeated he really was. To say that he dreaded the next treaty would be an understatement ( ... )
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England had been wearing that insufferable imperialistic air as he told him his expectations for French surrender. Both Guadeloupe and Martinique, the profitable islands he had been forced to choose over dearest Mathieu in the last war, would be turned over to British rule. Francis had no doubt that more would be demanded from him when they finally worked out the treaty - but the heathen just had to twist that knife in a little deeper before he was sent off with his tail between his legs ( ... )
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I might also add for those familiar with the Louisiana Purchase that at this time France does not still own the Louisiana Territory or New Orleans. He lost it during the Seven Years War (French and Indian War) and only got it back from Spain with the rule of Napoleon, so by all rights it's Spain's to take away at this point in history.
The whole thing with the Act of Abjuration(Plakkaat van Verlatinghe) and Declaration of Independence? Trufax. Pretty much a 'this is why you suck' letter to Spain's monarch at the time, Phillip II. Look it up sometime, they have a lot of the same elements. And I do not say that just because I secretly ship Netherlands/America. Hell, half the time they either forget about us or want to sell us to Canada anyway. And my ancestry is so convoluted I’d have to choose to root ( ... )
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