I Am You, You Are Me

by Pepperminz

April 12, 1861. The day America began to question himself and everything he thought he stood for. The day that will go down in history as the beginning of the American Civil War.

1. Teaser

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"You don't understand, England. I can't just destroy him!"

"America, listen to me. You must. I know how difficult it will be, but you have to. This isn't just about slavery anymore. This is about proving to the rest of the world that democracy works."

"No, you don't get it! Anything I do to him, anytime I wound him, it hurts me too. Cutting him in half nearly killed me! He's closer to me than Canada, or even you. He is me! I can't continue fighting him. I just can't..." America trailed off and buried his head in his hands. "You'll never understand what I'm going through. Just go away and leave me alone."

England sighed. Even though he knew America was only speaking out of grief and stress, his words still stung. "I do understand. I know exactly what you're going through. You feel like curling up and dying. You feel as if you're being ripped in two." England stood up and walked toward the door. "You should remember, you're not the only one who's had to go through this."