Author: Pirate Turner
Rating: PG
Summary: Chris reminds Vin and Ezra of the Seven's true reason for celebrating when he finds them lamenting the state of the nation.
Challenge: Anneack's Magnificent Seven Challenge for 6-28-10 to write a 100-word Magnificent Seven drabble with the words "independence", "declaration", and "fireworks"
Warnings: Drabble, Los Magnificos Vampiros AU
Word Count: 100
Timeline: Takes place in modern day
Date Written: 2 July, 2010
Disclaimer: Chris Larabee, Ezra Standish, Vin Tanner, and The Magnificent Seven are & TM CBS, The Mirisch Group, MGM, and Trilogy Entertainment, not the author. Everything else is & TM the author. The author makes absolutely no profit off of this work of fan fiction, and no copyright infringement is intended.
"Ah am surprised to see you still here."
Vin shrugged, sipping blood. "Ain't much to celebrate."
Ezra's surprise increased at Vin's declaration. "Ah admit that our country is nowhere near as grand as she was in our century, but we still persist in our independence."
"For what good it does. Looked at the news lately, Ez? I swear it's gettin' easier an' easier to get a free meal offa the street wit' all the killings, rapings, an' drugs going on."
"Maybe," Chris agreed as he walked in, "but you're still going to the fireworks. We don't celebrate what is; we celebrate what was."
The End
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