He was tired beyond belief, but there was no way he could, or would, sleep.
Not because of the images the fighting gave him. Not because Austria couldn’t even look him in the eye without giving away the immeasurable hatred the man now held for him. Not because his body still ached from the battles. Not because he was a mess, breaking down in joy and sorrow for everything he’d gained and everyone he’d lost.
He stayed awake because it was a four day journey from Rome to Venice, and ninety-six hours ago Victor Emmanuel became the first King of Italy by the new Parliament of unified Italy.
Unification [North/South Italy] (2/2)
anonymous
February 20 2011, 04:54:17 UTC
“Fratellone... Fratellone...” Feliciano released his death grip on the crying man’s shirt to lean back and stare into his sibling’s face. The sweat had begun to cool on Lovino’s forehead, but his bemoaning had resulted in his cheeks being soaked. For once it was Feliciano whose eyes were open, and Lovino’s who were squeezed tightly shut, too embarrassed of his emotions to meet anyone’s eye
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Re: Unification [North/South Italy] (2/2)
anonymous
February 20 2011, 05:55:32 UTC
Oh anon, this is so beautiful. The mood is utterly perfect, and I like the showcase of the quiter side of both Italies. Romano still crossdressing tickled me, but aside from that the mood is really slow and sweet.
Re: Unification [North/South Italy] (2/2)
anonymous
February 20 2011, 09:57:15 UTC
that was definitely a good one. the emotions and feelings expressed through this short piece, the small details (romano dropping everything right away to go to his brother...), the rush of love and desperation is clear and vivid and truly beautiful.
well done, anon. really well done. (well, not anon. i spotted you on ff.net. i shall go there later and fav. :D)
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He was tired beyond belief, but there was no way he could, or would, sleep.
Not because of the images the fighting gave him. Not because Austria couldn’t even look him in the eye without giving away the immeasurable hatred the man now held for him. Not because his body still ached from the battles. Not because he was a mess, breaking down in joy and sorrow for everything he’d gained and everyone he’d lost.
He stayed awake because it was a four day journey from Rome to Venice, and ninety-six hours ago Victor Emmanuel became the first King of Italy by the new Parliament of unified Italy.
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well done, anon. really well done. (well, not anon. i spotted you on ff.net. i shall go there later and fav. :D)
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