Harry Potter: The Unchained Flower
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Chapter Three: Long Island
-Versailles Jardins
Harry sighed as he sat by the tree in the middle of the French Garden; with the lovely Fleur Delacour laid her head on his lap. He was currently stroking her hair with joy as she sighed with happiness.
"What is bothering you mind today, Lord Potter?" Asked a very worried Fleur.
Harry smiled at her beautiful form before replying, "You never cease to amaze me as to how you always seem to know when something is bothering me!"
Fleur smiled sweetly at him and nudge him on his chest, "My womanly instincts never fail me, Harry. So, what is troubling you and maybe my wit could solve what the great Lord Potter could not!"
"It is of no importance right now, Fleur." Harry replied quite hastily.
Seeing that Harry would not be dissuaded, Fleur leaned up and kissed him softly before asking once more, "How about now?"
Harry sighed, it had only been two weeks since his arrival from Britain to France but he and Fleur had immediately hit it off. They both know that they would be marrying each other politically; they had practically embraced the opportunity. Fleur, the quiet yet witty woman that Harry had been seeking. Harry, the man who had a heart of a Lion and yet a gentleman at heart. Both were immediately engrossed with each other.
"It is about the American Revolution." Answered Harry before brushing the hair that fell onto Fleurs face when she got up.
"What about the revolution? Let the Generals deal with them. We are politicians and we should deal with the legalities while the soldiers do fighting."
"That is the problem." Replied Harry cryptically before running a hand through his hair.
Fleur got up now and sat beside him, "How can that be the problem? It is simple, is it not?"
"I volunteered to lead an assault against the blunt of their forces."
Fleur immediately slapped him on the face before frantically asking, "Why would you do that? Do you not care for me?"
Harry nursed his cheek. It was true, he cared for Fleur but his country was still more important. He was a British, after all, and service to his country is his main priority.
"I do care for you Fleur, far too much than I ever would have hoped. But this is my country! Damn it! If I could end this madness, I would! But this is the only way I know of how to stop the war!"
Fleur caressed the cheek she had slapped moments before looking at his beautiful green eyes and saying, "I am sorry for hitting you."
Harry smiled, "You had to let your emotions out, I do not mind. In fact, it kind of knocked some sense into me."
"Well then, you should stay and let me hit you more! You know how much I care for you." Fleur replied sadly.
"I know my flower. And I would if I can. But we must all do our part in this war that we are fighting!" Harry said while kissing Fleur on her cheeks, "We must all be prepared to sacrifice something for the good of everyone."
Fleur sniffed, "But I need you here! This is where you belong, beside me!"
Harry smiled sadly, "And I wished I could be here for eternity! But I cannot. Trust me when I say this Fleur, I will try my best to get back to you!"
"You better keep that promise, Lord Potter! Or else, I might just have to go to hell myself and drag you back to me!"
Harry laughed loudly at that statement, "My uncle said the same thing when he appointed me the position of General two weeks ago."
"Then he must be a great man to know how special you are! And I thought Britons were all ignorant!" replied Fleur amusingly.
Harry just sighed before dragging Fleur back into his arms. He could lie here with her all day and he would not mind. But, alas, fate had decreed it was his time to do his part for the greater good of his kin.
"Fleur, I must leave soon. The invasion will start in a week and the preparations I must do would have to be done no later than tomorrow."
Fleur looked at his eyes before replying, "Promise me that you will return to my arms."
"I cannot promise that, my flower. But I can promise you that I will do my very best to come back and be with you once more." Harry smiled sadly at Fleurs tearful eyes.
Before Fleur could say anything, Harry stood up and smiled at her before spinning and apparating away.
Fleur could only shed tears as she saw the tears in his eyes before he apparated away. She knew that he was a brave, honest and powerful man. She just had to trust him that he would come back to her.
"He is a different kind of man, isn't he?" asked a voice behind her.
Fleur didn't even have to look back, "Yes, aunty. He is certainly one of a kind."
Queen Marie Antoinette walked towards her niece and tried to console her, "You know of his brave heart. He would never just stand by as his countrymen were being put down left and right. He is unlike any other aristocrat, willing to face death rather than flee from it if it meant saving his own kin."
Fleur sniffed before wiping the tear on her eye before replying in a fond voice, "He is certainly a very different kind of man. The only man I would ever consider sharing my life and future with."
"Well then!" Replied her Aunt as she pushed Fleur towards the Palace, "We must see to it that you are well prepared to see him once more when he returns!"
Fleur laughed joyfully as she was being pushed by her aunt towards the Palace dressing room. She would definitely wait for her Lord, even if it takes forever.
-Long island
George Washington sat with his commanders as they planned out their defenses against their oppressors, the British.
"We should start putting perimeter defenses. The British might take the chance and attack us while the bulk of our forces are situated in this island." Suggested on of his commanders.
Washington pinched his nose before replying, "I do not disagree with your plans. However, we must take into account that we are still in the process of resupplying. We cannot start making perimeters without the men freshly equipped."
Johns, a Lieutenant General of the Army, nodded his head before replying, "I agree with the General in this course of action. We must resupply first before starting with the perimeters! Besides, the British General Sir Howe is not here at the moment. Our spies have seen him set sail for home, supposedly for his wedding with the Lady of Nottingham."
"Lucky bastard, the Lady is a beauty! With curves to spare" Another commander commented, with the whole group nodding.
Washington looked over the map and saw only one weakness, the banks. It would be enough for the British to send in a small army to attack them and win the day if they don't try to cover that area.
"We have to protect the shoreline. If the British were to attack, they would do it from that point."
The other commanders stopped laughing and observed the map that was laid out for them. It was true; the shoreline opened their camp to enemy harassment or even a full-scale invasion, in which case, they would surely fall easily.
An officer stared at the map and moved some pieces before saying, "We can put the Scouting Division on this spot as look-out. They would signal if there were any enemy sightings, which would give us time to prepare."
Washington and the other commanders looked at the battle plan. It was feasible. That would take away some men from the resupplying but with the look out, they would not be surprised and would be prepared.
"We all agree on this then?" Asked Washington as he stared at each and every one of them in the eyes.
Everyone nodded in agreement, which Washington took as a sign to start drafting his orders. After finishing the letter, he gave it to one of his messenger to be delivered to the Scout Division leader.
"Everyone dismissed."
Everyone started filing out, leaving General Washington with his second-in-command, General Lee.
"George, you know this is a very risky move of not putting a perimeter around the garrison. We might as well be sitting ducks out here!"
Washington sighed before sitting back into his chair, "I know Lee. But we need all the men for the resupplying. The Scouts are very capable of looking out for the enemy, I trust them with my life."
Lee shook his head before walking out, "I feel that this is a very bad choice, Washington. And I know you know it too."
George Washington massaged his head before softly whispering, "I know Lee, I know."
-British Fleet
Harry looked towards the horizon and saw the outline of Long Island from the distance. This would be his first battle. He was sheltered from the world when he was born, his father, always fighting for the Army as a General, while he was left in the care of his mother.
"Lord Potter, the fleet is ready by your command." Said one of his commanders.
Harry looked at the man and the assembled army in front of him. This was his vanguard. The people who he would fight side by side with. Glancing around, he could see no fear, just anticipation.
"BRITONS! WE STAND HERE TODAY TO FIGHT A COMMON ENEMY! THE RADICALS WHO IS TRYING TO USURP OUR RIGHT TO RULE THEM! THE AMERICANS WERE AND STILL ARE BRITISH AND YET THEY WOULD RATHER SEPARATE THEMSELVES FROM US!" Harry started as he inhaled the salty ocean wind.
"THESE MEN ARE TRAITORS! AND TODAY, THE KING HIMSELF IS HERE IN THE FORM OF MYSELF, TO FIGHT THIS ONCOMING BATTLE WITH EVERY LAST ONE OF YOU! TODAY, THE AMERICANS WILL SEE WHAT KIND OF PEOPLE WE ARE! WE ARE BRITONS! WE WILL FIGHT FOR OUR RIGHT TO KEEP OUR TRADITIONS, LAND AND RESOURCES FROM THOSE WHO WOULD SEE THAT WE LOSE THEM! TODAY WE FIGHT NOT ONLY FOR OUR NATION, BUT FOR OUR NATIONALITY AND RIGHT TO THESE LANDS!" Harry finished as he combed his hair with his fingers.
The men started cheering and that caused the other ships men to cheer as well. They all heard what Harry had spoken due to him casting a Sonorus charm on his throat a moment before he made the speech.
Harry raised his hands before bringing it forward, signaling for the ships to sail forward.
The greatest battle of the American Revolution would begin.
-Long island Shoreline
Captain John Skinner took a swig of his rum before sitting back on a dried log. He had been fortunate enough to be assigned for the early morning watch while his company was cooking their breakfast.
It was these times that he could relax. An attack was improbable at this rate since the bulk of the army was here. No one in their right mind would think of attacking them.
He took another swig before looking to his right; the last thing he saw was a green light that hit him between the eyes before he slumped down dead. His comrades, hearing the dull thud of him falling, started to get up but were shot down dead by a barrage of bullets.
Harry looked at the face of the first person he killed in this war before throwing up. He had killed mercilessly, and yet he did it without remorse, just queasiness.
Everyone looked to their commander and knew of his first kill. They couldn't blame him after all since they were much worse.
Harry noticed his vanguard looking at him. Thinking he was wasting time, he pulled himself together and shouted, "Send the signal for the other ships to drop anchor and join us! We will take them by surprise!"
One of his guards pulled out a blue flag and waved it up high. At once, anchors were dropped and the soldiers started getting of the boats and forming ranks on the beach.
-An hour later
It took an hour or so just to get everyone is position, but with wizards on each ship, they were able to mask their presence with repelling charms. These wizards, of course, were not known to be magical due to the Statue of Secrecy.
His vanguard stood at attention as Harry mounted his horse and pulled out his sword. This signaled for the wizards to bring down their wards and the footmen to charge. And charge they did.
-American Camp
George Washington was having a great time reading his book when he heard a distinct sound in the air. Footsteps…lots of them.
Quickly grabbing his gun and sword, he ran towards the nearest tower and looked out onto the shoreline.
Britons. Everywhere.
Thinking quickly, Washington ran towards the bell and rang it five times while shouting, "BRITONS! BRITONS! PREPARE TO FIGHT!"
Everyone sprang into action, although sluggishly due to them being too complacent and an attack was the last thing on their minds that would happen.
"LEE! PREPARE TO FIGHT THEM OFF WHILE WE ORGANIZE A RETREAT! WE HAVE BEEN CAUGHT OFF GUARD!" shouted Washington as he tried to muster up a defense.
General Lee, who was mustering his own forces, nodded at the command and started to mobilize his men to meet the opposing force. It was his fault for not putting his own forces on guard but ultimately; it was Washington's fault. And he would pay for it once this fuss was all over. For now, he must concentrate on the upcoming battle, no matter how hopeless it was.
-British Forces
Harry saw the enemy starting to mobilize at a slow pace and smirked, they had caught them off guard.
"MOVE OUT! WE HAVE THEM OFF GUARD! SHOW THESE PEOPLE HOW REAL SOLDIERS OF THE EMPIRE FIGHT! SHOW THEM THE MIGHT OF THE BRITISH NATION!"
Everyone shouted in agreement as the formations started to move in against the American base.
"We will win this day, I am sure of it." Smirked Harry as he led his own vanguard into the fray.
And that they did. The Britons had won the battle that day against the Americans in the largest battle of the entire Revolution.
A/N: As you can see, I am taking things out of history, almost all events are true, some names were altered and events were rearranged to suit my needs.