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hetalia_kink) wrote2012-06-03 02:47 pm
hetalia_kink) wrote2012-06-03 02:47 pm
Hetalia Kink meme part 15
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hetalia kink meme
part 15
hetalia kink meme
part 15
Ahh yeah that is the super duper delayed Christmas reveal for 2009 LOL...just found the time to finish it now...
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And the soldier cries "O CANADA" 2/2
(Anonymous) 2011-10-09 06:33 pm (UTC)(link)Without the pressured lanes of the course, Major Williams is free to be himself. He is truly a soft-spoken individual, and I was just short of falling in love after working with him for two weeks.
I break the silence one day as we both look over the Afghan horizon, void of anything of interest. It’s been like this for hours now.
“How long have you been with the Forces, Major?”
Major Matthew Williams frowns slightly, “ever since I was born, Corporal. My soul was here. It’s what I was meant to do, I suppose. Canada is… I feel very strongly for it as a nation, as my home, and I’d gladly die for it.” It felt like he was keeping quite a bit from me, but I couldn’t be sure. It could have been due to the fact that Warrant Officer Sprague was killed last week. The whole base was still badly shaken. Major Williams, who was close friend to the Warrant Officer, seemed tongue-tied.
He changed the subject before I could probe, “What about you, Corporal? What keeps you here?”
The question, as always is befitting to the Major, is extremely open-ended. Something moves from the corner of my eye, and we both snap to attention, C7 Rifles at the ready. It is just a tumbleweed. We relax.
“Well, sir,” I flash back to the days I rocked myself to sleep, when my nails fell off trying to repair all the rifles, when I watched a roadside bomb swallow up and claim the life of my dearest friend... What is it that keeps me here?
I find my answer, and I am glad that we are alone. Two years too late, I finally give him my speech, my profound response. “It’s for people like you, sir. I am a soldier.”
Major Williams sputters only slightly, “Pardon?”
“I-I can’t explain it. When people say they love the nation, I don’t really understand that. I mean, how can you love the ground beneath your feet?”
My Commanding Officer nods slightly, urging me to go on. He obviously disagreed, but he was too polite to say so, bless his golden heart.
“But for me, what makes the country is its people. I’m proud to call myself Canadian, sir, even though I was not born here. Canada stands for selfless values, and we have accomplished things that other countries can only look up to. I’m proud to work with people like you, sir. You are the kindest person I know- you know how to be a brilliant leader without yelling at the top of your lungs.”
Major Williams flushes suddenly.
“I mean- I admire that so much about you, sir. You are to the troops here what Canada is to the world- a silent leader, a beacon of hope. You accepted me when others would not- I have not forgotten that. I’m a Chinese girl in between all these white guys, and I struggled. You pulled me back to my feet and gave me the tools to carry on.”
At this point I was near tears, “my family came here to find a better future, Sir. Canada has given it to them. You’ve given my future to me.”
“Thank you, Corporal,” he says at last. I release the breath I didn’t even know I was holding. My face is burning, and I can’t even look at him. All I hear is the humming of the vehicle we are sprawled upon, the warm vibrations barely noticeable against layers of vests, armour, and plates. He pats me on the shoulder and goes on to say, “but it was you who made this decision, and good on you. You are an innovator, a truly unique individual with a global vision. You are what Canada needs, and you are what I need on my team. I’m glad you didn’t quit.”
“Me too, sir.”
“Come on then, our watch is over. Let’s head back and I’ll buy you a Coffee.”
“Timmy’s, sir?”
“Where else?”
We both laugh, and we climb back down into the tank as the hatch closes over our heads. Two artillerymen are conversing in the back and greet us warmly, Major Williams taking off his gloves. I notice what looks like a wedding band over his ring finger.
The two gunners notice this. “You have a wife, sir?”
“Nah,” the Major shrugs. He looks at his simple unadorned ring, and smiles. “I guess I’m one of those folks that are married to his work."
"And the soldier cries, O CANADA," the gunner sings below his breath, all jesting gone. The Major smiles ever so solemnly. "I'd gladly die for thee."
Notes for 'And the soldier cries "O CANADA"'
(Anonymous) 2011-10-09 06:48 pm (UTC)(link)A ruck march is a march with up to 80 pounds of armour and weight bearing down on the soldier. It can be anywhere from 5-13 kilometers.
It is completely possible for the sole of the foot to peel off. The mud and water gets into our combat boots, making our skin rip off like paper mache.
I am proud to be a Canadian soldier, especially because I had to claw and fight my way here. I feel a love for Canada that I simply cannot express in words- only with my actions. My service in the Armed Forces is like devotion to a God- some people question why the heck anyone would want to do something like this. I love Canada and its people with all my heart. It's hard to describe how it feels when you watch that Canadian Hercules take off with your friend's body in tow... There is a difficult mix of deep mourning and pride there. Canada is a strong nation, and so are its people.
Needless to say, I am not extremely pleased with the way Canada is portrayed in the series. Nonetheless, I suppose I see the point.
"The soldier cries" is a song meant for Remembrance Day, but is known amongst the deployed soldiers as well.
I hope you all have enjoyed my odd little contribution.
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(Anonymous) 2011-10-09 07:33 pm (UTC)(link)This was such a wonderful fill, I admire people in the armed forces so much, the fact that you wrote this fill for this fandom just ...makes me so happy ;u;
this is one of the things I love about the fandom though, it can bring just about anybody from any walk of life who want to tell a story and its easily applicable.
The chant is wicked awesome!
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(Anonymous) 2011-10-09 08:00 pm (UTC)(link)(And this other Canadian!anon thanks you for your service, most sincerely.)
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(Anonymous) 2011-10-09 10:59 pm (UTC)(link)Re: Notes for 'And the soldier cries "O CANADA"'
(Anonymous) 2011-10-10 12:58 am (UTC)(link)this is a truly beautiful, truly insightful piece... and i am always, ALWAYS, floored when soldiers write on here... and im over here going... wow. wow wow wow a thousand times wow
this is amazing and just heart warming. ive always looked up to canada really... i sure hope to visit one day :D
i salute you!
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(Anonymous) 2011-10-19 06:24 am (UTC)(link)Anyways sorry for not commenting earlier but I just want to thank you for this fill and showing a side of Canada other than the quivering moeblob (just because he’s not going to immediately punch you doesn’t mean he’s not strong)