Conquista Trio

1779 AD… America had declared independence from English rule. During this war, America had allied with France for support. A minor segment of the Revolutionary War was a raid on Gibraltar, a small English territory near Spain. France knew Spain wanted all its old regions back, and rallied a fellow Catholic nation against a common foe.

With the vast Spanish Empire in mind, Spain grew to be mindful of his adopted children over the decades. Nonetheless, his favourite was still Italia Romano, one of the first lands he had taken. Spain was playing a simple game of catch with Romano. Next to Spain, there was a brunette lady in a green dress (Belgium) watching the two.

"Romano, catch this again," Spain called out.

Spain threw out the ball, but it hit Romano's face by accident. The young nation fell down and cried on the spot.

"Castile, look what you had done," Belgium said, "You made poor Romano cry."

"Call me Spain please, Castile was before the Conquista," Spain said, "and Romano, I don't mean it. I will treat you some churros later."

"Yah…" the young Romano said, "hey, look at that cute birdie."

Overhead, a purple bird was flying above them. It was carrying a message strapped to its leg, and Spain knew only too well that the bird was Pierce, and France wanted to talk to him. Spain extended his hand and Pierce landed on his hand.

Spain took off the message tied and Pierce flew off. Spain quickly unrolled the letter to see what it was.

Mr. Antonio Fernandez Carriedo, Kingdom of Spain

I have brought forth excellent news. Remember America; that kid England stole from me. He has declared war on England, how karma has caught up with him again. Our bosses are making arrangements for an alliance against England in this fight. I hope you join me in this bout.

I have received word that on the day after tomorrow, England will return to the New World to fight the rebels. This is our golden opportunity to outstretch his resources. We shall claim back Gibraltar, the Spanish flag shall hoist over the island.

Mr. Francis Bonnefoy, Kingdom of France

"My my, what an interesting proposition here…" Spain said, "England will pay for the pirates thing."

Days later, Spain had assembled his army at the Franco-Spanish border. He looked over the horizon, and saw another group coming in. They bear the fleur-de-lis banner of the Bourbons, identifying them as of France. In fact, France was leading his own forces in combat and stopped next to Spain's forces.

"Spain my friend, how is your day so far?" France asked.

"Always a shining day with new possibilities for my fate, just as how you informed me of an alliance to reclaim the last of my lands other than Portugal," Spain voiced out.

"Since we are under the House of Bourbon, I see it as my duty to," France said, "and once we have England cornered, we will make him our slave and he'll do everything I, oh I mean we, say…"

"Okay then, let's move on to Gibraltar for our conquest!" Spain proclaimed.

Soon, the two nations had boarded a ship of the Spanish Armada towards Gibraltar. Since England took possession of the small island, it had been converted into a fort for England's Mediterranean pit stop.

"It's time we put an end to the delinquent's rule," Spain proclaimed, "I shall retake its place in the Sun."

"And I shall prove to that bastard that I will have the last laugh," France added.

Suddenly, cannons were fired on the Spanish fleet and bombarded the ships. The Spaniards were taken by surprise and most of the ships sank on the spot. At the top of the fortress, the vague shadow of England stood as he observed the Spanish fleet's destruction.

"I thought England is elsewhere, so why?" Spain exclaimed.

"That fool seems to want to pick a fight," France said, "then let's give him a fight!"

The leading ship that Spain and France took was among the few to get close to the island fortress, and boards were placed over for the Franco-Spanish forces to mount their assault. Both Spain and France were first to get to the fortress, and met England straight away.

"Angleterre, we meet again," France said, "I will never forget the Seven Years' War we fought."

"Of course, I whooped you French arses and your Indian goons," England replied.

"And you stole my little Canada from me," France added, "this is payback; I have supplied America monetary means for independence."

"You bastard…" England cried, "I will have your gut for this treachery."

"Enough talking, you will regret all your evils," Spain said, "let's go, France! For God!"

Spain leapt up in the light of the Sun for a direct attack with his axe, but England was prepared. He pulled out his sword with runic designs from its sheath, and it contacted with Spain's axe. A gust of wind blew in from the impact, and Spain was pushed back.

"Ever heard of the Excalibur, the sword only the heir of Britannia could wield," England declared, "by forcing my brothers to unite under me, I have acclaimed this right as Britannia's heir."

Suddenly, France took out his rapier and dashed towards England. However, England fended off the attack and France tried from another opening.

"En garde!" cried France, "watch as we fight this lovely feud of the ages."

"I have no time for you two!" England cried, "Not while I am busy with America!"

"That's the whole point!" Spain cried, while swinging his axe at England, "this is for Florida, whom you stole from."

"You idiots should be on my side!" England yelled back, "Think what if America achieves independence? Canada, Mexico, Florida and the others would all do the same!"

"I think we can keep our colonies in line," Spain said, "You're the idiot for letting yours out of orbit."

"Don't you think you should be helping me to amend that idealistic fool?" England claimed.

"But now, the big boys are talking politics," France said, "and your fall is too good of an offer for moi."

"Enough of this nonsense!" England yelled.

England struck his sword to the ground, and a great wind blew in. Suddenly, it swept both Spain and France from their combined attacks and blew them into the waters. The remnants of the Armada left the battle scene as well, leaving this victory to England.

"It may be rather hectic to deal with those idiots in the Continent," England said, "thanks to them; I can't keep up with that America's rebellion."

"Huh, what was that noise?" a timid child-like voice wondered.

England turned around, and saw a young child standing at the fortress' door. He was Gibraltar, the last piece of the Hispanic lands not under the Fatherland's embrace. He was dressed in a set of pyjamas, and his fuzzy hair indicated he just woke up.

"Are we under an attack?" Gibraltar asked.

"Yes, but now it is over," England replied, "you were sleeping just now right? I won't let the bad guys take you away."

England bent down and hugged Gibraltar as they returned to his bedroom. England then put Gibraltar in his bed and draped his form with the bedsheet. Suddenly, the Governor for Gibraltar showed him in the room.

"Milord, we have received word from the New World," the Governor said, "America is attacking the colonies again. The Governor of the Thirteen Colonies requests for your immediate presence."

"That kid again…what have I done?" asked England, "I have been a good brother to my colonies. I even put tax on tea for him, and this is how he treats me. I hope he would learn more from Gibraltar here."

With that, England stomped out of the room. He drew out his Excalibur and the storm winds blew behind him. On his face, the smile he held in front of Gibraltar and his long-time rivals had turned into a tormented frown.

"America…I shall punish you naughty child…" England muttered, "This I swear…"

While England had won this fight, France, Spain and the Netherlands had aided much to America's rebellions. It is recorded in history that America would win this war and become a nation on his own right.

Original Character Profile

Name: Pedro "Gibraltar" Carriedo

Represents: British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar

Age: 12

Gender: Male

Birthday: 4 August

Appearance: A young boy in a yellow-and-red sailor outfit. Sometimes would wear a helmet on his head.

Gibraltar was once ruled by Spain, but was ceded to England after the Treaty of Utrecht. Since then, Gibraltar has adopted the English language into his life and becoming more like England over time. He has been a crucial component in England's Empire as he provided opening to the Mediterranean for the British.

England is known to have cared for Gibraltar a lot, fiercely defending it during the Siege of Gibraltar. During World War II, England had Gibraltar and its inhabitants evacuated to defend them from Spain. On the other hand, Spain has been fervent on reclaiming Gibraltar from England, commonly fighting over the issue over the years. However, Gibraltar chose England in the end.