~1781 Yorktown~

The America Revolution had begun years ago in 1775, as America and his own people disapproved of the taxes and power King George III had over the 13 America colonies (Maine was part of Massachusetts at the time if you didn't know.)

"That brat will regret trying to get his independence." England muttered, he had heard that France was assisting his colony into becoming independent, until he remembered something.

Even one who once assisted you in raising the small birds may turn their back against you.

England stared at the rifle in his hand and whispered, "You were right Serena. You were right this whole time; what you said is coming true." He couldn't bear to see his colony trying to escape his grasp, something Serena said to England as well.

~off the battlefield~

"Have you heard?" A crowd of people who called themselves Loyalists, were whispering a rumor around. "There's been a figure in some of the battles, they say that he or she is actually trying to stop the war." "What? That's impossible this whole land and the British Empire have been at war for years. There's no way it can end now!" Some citizens replied in disbelief.

"Fools." England laughed quietly, "You may want to remain in my power, but gossiping won't end this war faster!" The nation even noticed some blue coats breaking up the group as the walked away. Propaganda going around the streets about the war and England's king. "How disrespectful." He muttered once more walking away.

~back at the camp~

Serena noticed that England was depressed, seeing him sigh in the red suit chosen for battles. "That's not very smart." She whispered, knowing red wasn't the best color of clothing to wear. It was almost as bad as wearing all white; people could see England's armies from miles away!

"Is something wrong England?" Serena asked quietly as she got her originator's attention. "It's just the war Serena. I can't believe that America's trying to be independent! And that frog is helping him too!" He answered as Serena sighed, "I told you that would happen. Remember that?" She asked once more as England nodded, "I remember; you don't have to tell me."

Serena looked back as she was leaving England's tent, "I know, but I'm telling you now because you've been stressed recently." England only nodded in reply.

Walking to the general's tent, Serena sighed. "May I come in sir?" She asked as a voice answered from inside, "Of course! Come in." Serena looked at the general, he was stressed just like England. "Is it alright if I talk with you for a bit?" She asked once more as the general sighed.

"Of course. I'm a bit busy but whats bothering you m'lady?"Serena looked at the hands, "Are you worried about losing this war? About the possibility of losing the American colonies?" She asked while the general had time to think. "A little bit. The French are helping them; which I can't forgive them for." The general looked Serena with a saddened look.

"I've seen you trying to stop a few of the battles, you must not want this. Are you our representative's wife?" He asked as Serena gave a look at him, "No. I am his mirror image." Serena answered quietly. "I know that blood will shed, and battles will be lost. And I know that the people here do not want to be under him anymore; but I just don't think the war should be like this." She added as tears fell on her face.

The general noticed Serena's face and sighed. "You speak from the heart m'lady. And I know you don't want this; if I had the choice, I wouldn't want it either. It's a bit surprising how you're able to stay in the camp with out my soldiers driving you out. He must be that important to you."

Serena sighed, "Yes, he is. I gave my life away for him." "What?" The general asked, "You mean you're dead m'lady?" Serena gave a 'no' motion, "England brought me back from the dead, even though my promised time is not now."

"I see. You must run along now m'lady. It was good talking to you." The general patted Serena on the shoulder as she walked away.

~later~

Serena sneaked her way over to the American part of the city. Surprisingly, the guards didn't catch her due to changing her dress, and how stealthy she was. Walking into the camp, Serena asked a few of the soldiers questions, "Why are you here young lady?" One of them asked as another noticed the conversation. "She must work for the city paper." The other said, "Go on and ask away!"

"I apologize, I'm here to ask Alfred something if you mind. But I will ask some questions to you if you let me through!" Serena sighed as she finished with a smile. "Oh" The first soldier replied, "He's in a meeting with General Washington. But you can go and check if you want; I'm sure that he'll let you talk to Alfred." Serena nodded as she walked over to Washington's tent.

Looking inside, she saw America talking to Washington; most likely about battle plans. "S-Sorry to intrude but-" Serena started to apologize as Alfred and Washington noticed that she was looking in. "Don't worry young lady, Alfred and I were about finished." The older man spoke as he walked over to Serena to get a look at her. "You don't need to apologize, but I do need to talk to him later." He added, leading the girl out.

"But talk to him in his tent, I don't want my men to hear what you need to say to him." Washington waved slowly at Serena as America lead her to his tent. "What are you doing here Serena?! Are you spying to help England?!. America asked while he guided her to a bed-like bench.

"I'm not here to spy on you America." Serena whispered as America sat down next to her, "Then why are you here?" America questioned as Serena sighed. "I was just worried for you; I guess the stress of this war has gotten to me as well."

America stared blankly at Serena, "I-I was wondering how you feel about this war for your independence." She asked while America gave an 'are you kidding me?' look. "Of course I want independence from England! I don't want to be his little brother anymore; I want to be seen as his equal." He responded, "Of course. But, what about this bloodshed. About how many lives are being lost?" She asked.

"Anything is necessary for this, and you know it!" America protested as Serena sighed, "I know that; I've already witnessed it once myself. I just want a peaceful end to this; I know that blood will be shed for your freedom; but I'm worried about you as well." America gave a look of empathy, "You know, England was kinda right when he said you'll speak what you believe in. But you need to go; I'm sure that someone; if not England, will be mad at you for leaving." He responded as Serena walked out.

"England knows that I would ask you a few things. I gave him a warning about this when the Boston Tea Party happened. I told him you would leave with France's assistance, but I made it like a prophecy to have him figure out himself." Serena whispered quietly as America nodded, "Okay then, good luck with that."

Serena walked out of America's tent as the two soldiers from before came up to her, "Why are you here anyways? You must have came from England if you wanted to ask questions." The first one asked as Serena paused; what was she going to tell them?

"Yes. I came for the newspaper of my town over in Britain. Only to update the people in a few things." She answered as the second soldier patted her back. "Well, you came what you needed, so get out before you get into trouble young lady. We'll escort you to the exit, but not near British territory." He spoke as they led her out of the American camp.

~a little bit later~

Serena came back from the American camp and quickly changed dresses before she came into the camp. "Serena, where were you?!" England asked with concern as he gripped his mirror image's shoulders, "You know me England! Think about it!" Serena replied, allowing England to think. "You went to see the git, didn't you?" England responded as Serena nodded. "I-I just needed to ask him a few questions!"

A slap resounded from the camp as a hand mark appeared on Serena's face. "WHY? ARE YOU THAT DUMB! YOU SHOULDN'T HAVE GONE OVER THERE!" England yelled as Serena started to cry. The general came up to them and touched the Brit's shoulder, "I'm sure she went over there for a good reason Arthur. Please, just calm down."

"I'm sorry!" Serena yelled as she ran away, with the soldiers staring at England and the general. "You should go and apologize Arthur, that was quiet rude; especially to your mirror image. You're lucky to have someone to speak from her heart." He told England as the nation ran to find Serena.

~night; around midnight~

"Serena! Where are you?!" England shouted; he searched the whole area to find his mirror image, but he still couldn't find her. That was until he heard Serena singing as he followed the voice to find her sitting in a tree.

England tried to climb up that tree that Serena was in, though she knew he was coming. 'God, when was the last time I climbed a tree?' England asked himself as he came closer to Serena. "England, I know you're there." Serena spoke as England sat next to Serena,

"Hey, I'm sorry. I was just worried about you." England apologized as Serena hugged him, "I know." She replied, "This war is stressing all of us out." England sighed, he remembered seeing Serena in a few of the battles he was in earlier. "You're trying to make it more peaceful, aren't you?" England asked as Serena nodded, "I am. But I know something will get that out of the way."

It was then England noticed the splotches of red on her dress; it was blood. "Do you forgive me for yelling at you?" He asked once more as Serena hesitated. "I do." She answered as tears streamed down her face once more, as she spoke quietly in England's ear.

The mother bird will lose one of its chicks, leaving the nest after tension is built between the two. Other chicks will soon fly out of the nest; but will keep the mother bird's memory alive as the mother bird weeps while its chicks are leaving.

But the mother bird will learn it's mistakes, and still find strength; even when all of it's chicks are gone.

author's note

I'm gonna split the War of Independence into 2 parts for plot. I hope you guys like this story! Sorry if there is some inaccuracy. Until next update!