I'm sorry I haven't updated, like other writers have said life happens and delays writing so I won't bother you with excuses!
There are some things that I need to tell you though.
First, this is supposed to be read on the 4th of July but I'm posting it before because I will be away from a computer on the fourth. But if you want to read it before then its not like I can stop you.
Second, the lyrics might be spaced awkwardly because the computer I used doesn't have sound. I will apologize now if it bothers anyone.
Third, the song is God Bless the U.S.A by Lee Green Greenwood.
AND REMEMBER IT'S A VERY GOOD IDEA TO LISTEN TO THE SONG WHILE READING!
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Multiple nations were currently gathered on the deck of a, simply put, party boat. They had all been invited to America's birthday party. All of the nations who had been invited were present, (this was because they liked to have an excuse to get away from work, even if it was only for a few days), except for one. No one was that surprised because they never saw him during this particular time of the year. Odd enough the nation who was supposed to be hosting the party was currently MIA.
Where were those two?
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Arthur Kirkland hated this day. He really did, but then there were other emotions there to; guilt, relief, anger, weariness. But the most dominate was confusion, confusion on how this day became his most hated. How there was one nation he could not stand to look at, even in a picture, because the pain was to much. The confusion of still wanting to be in that country to see said nation even if he hated the sight.
He sighed as the party boat drifted farther away from him, he felt relieved and guilty about that. He really hadn't meant to completely miss the party. He decided he would just call the birthday nation and then find some rum to help make it through the night.
Feeling better with a plan he started walking. He wasn't sure where he was going exactly, just away. That was until he happened to run across a mini concert in one of D.C.'s many parks that he was stopped by the crowd of people. He was so busy that he wasn't listening until he heard the singer on stage announce the next song.
If tomorrow all the things were gone I'd worked for all my life
And I had to start a new again with just my children and my wife
I'd thank my lucky stars to be living here today,
'Cause the flag till stands for freedom and they can't take that away
And I'm proud to be an American where at least I know I'm free,
And I won't forget the men who died who gave that right to me,
And I gladly stand up next to you and defender her still today,
'Cause there ain't no doubt I love this land
God Bless the U.S.A.
Arthur unconsciously moved around the crowd towards the water so he could get closer to the stage and music. The whole time thinking, 'American's do not understand proper English'.
From the lakes of Minnesota to the hills of Tennessee,
Across the plains of Texas from sea to shining sea
From Detroit down to Houston and New York to L.A.,
Well there's pride in every American heart and its time we stand and say,
That I'm proud to be an American where at least I know I'm free,
And I won't forget the men who died who gave that right to me,
And I'll gladly stand up next to you and defend her still today,
'Cause there ain't no doubt I love this land,
God Bless the U.S.A.
Arthur felt sad that he had to fight his charge and eventually lost because the Great British Empire had a weak moment, is what his pirate side whispered to him. But he was also proud, America left him and became a world super power seemingly overnight.
And I'm proud to be an American where at least I know I'm free,
And I wont forget the men who died who gave that right to me,
And I'll gladly stand up next to you and defend her still today,
'Cause there ain't no doubt I love this land,
God Bless the U.S.A.
Arthur decided the song itself was not very good but the emotion and meaning were brilliant. The crowd erupted into cheers, little kids laughing and jumping, adults cheering and clapping. The older listeners, his surprise were crying, some had a haunted look and others were proud. Arthur realized they must be veterans, or just very patriotic or both. He sighed and looked out at the water to see ferrys going out on the water and going right past the party boat he was supposed to be on. If he used the right amount of money he could probably get himself on that party boat...
'Bloody hell just get on with it!', he scolded himself. Then took off towards the docks.
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When Arthur disappeared a shadow moved away from it's hiding spot from behind a tree and slowly walked around the crowd who were listening to the next song to the spot Arthur had been occupying moments before.
A bittersweet smile gleamed in the lights reflected on the water.
"I always feel like a best hero and the worst villain every year on this day. Especially when I see you Iggy. I want to say thank you and I'm so, so sorry."
The shadow stood there for a moment longer than disappeared into the darkness again. Bittersweet smile in place the whole time.
In the distance people cheered as the first firework of the night erupted in bright white sparks in the sky.
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In case you were wondering I purposely didn't put a gender on America. That way I wouldn't matter if you preferred America or fem!America. Did I fail or did you guys even notice?
For those of you who reviewed for the last chapter know that I will listen to Curl Up and Die very soon and see if I like it and can write a chapter for it!
Random: I started my new job yesterday! XD
