9/11 happens. America reacts as if the world is ending and declares it Universal Mourning Day, despite the fact that all the other nations have their own far worse memorial days to mourn for. The only one who sticks with him is England.
Decked in Black (1/1)
anonymous
May 15 2010, 22:10:21 UTC
Several days after 9/11, America walks into the hastily-called world meeting with determination and hints of anguish written on his face. The other countries are already there. He slams his palms on the table, looks every country in the eye, and announces, “From now on, every eleventh of September is Universal Mourning Day.”
There is silence in the room. Alfred grows uncomfortable as all the nations stare at him, disbelief and shock and remorse and pain flashing across their faces. He tries to catch their gazes, and while several do not hide, many turn away.
France is the first to speak. “Alfred, je suis désolé… you have my sympathy, you really do. But I cannot be here.” He pushes his chair back, stands up, and leaves without another word. One by one, the other nations follow, muttering their condolences and apologies until there is only England left, staring at the table.
None of the nations offer support for the idea.
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Francis takes a deep swig from his bottle of wine, running a weary hand through his hair. He
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Re: Decked in Black (1/1)
anonymous
May 16 2010, 06:01:28 UTC
Wait... what? What's the meaning of this? One of one- you can't say its part one of one when you've ended it like that! If anything, its a great start to a larger story. More please!
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There is silence in the room. Alfred grows uncomfortable as all the nations stare at him, disbelief and shock and remorse and pain flashing across their faces. He tries to catch their gazes, and while several do not hide, many turn away.
France is the first to speak. “Alfred, je suis désolé… you have my sympathy, you really do. But I cannot be here.” He pushes his chair back, stands up, and leaves without another word. One by one, the other nations follow, muttering their condolences and apologies until there is only England left, staring at the table.
None of the nations offer support for the idea.
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Francis takes a deep swig from his bottle of wine, running a weary hand through his hair. He ( ... )
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