Clenching his fists at his side England looked over as Mary handed him more papers to look over. Death sentences, arrest warrants. He tried to ignore Antonio who laughed in the corner with France presumably laughing at him. The great Arthur Kirkland was no more than an errand boy now.

What had happened? He tried to ignore the two sides of him that were fighting for control. Should he be with the people or follow his bosses? I prefer the people. He thought sending a glare over to Spain who was laughing with his boss. He had not always been like this. He had been powerful. "I am powerful!" He announced.

"Did you say something?" Philip II of Spain, spoke sending a sharp glare to the young country.

"I just said that I think her majesty Queen Mary is very wise and powerful." He sighed in relief, that was a good save. Looking at Mary he saw her raise an eyebrow.

"Thank you. Now, will you deliver these papers to the prime minister? Tell him everything is in order." Smiling at the queen Arthur nodded stiffly.

"Yes your majesty." Turning to walk out of the room he was stopped by Spain. "While you're at it, would you be a good boy and bring me my lunch?" Clenching his teeth England nodded.

Walking out of the room England let his shoulders droop. "She wasn't always like this." Walking down the hall Arthur looked down at the papers. "So much death."

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I'm not sure what to think of this new monarch. She has spent most of her life in prison. Not to mention that I haven't seen her since she was small, before her father had her sent away. She would not remember him. He paused his thoughts to speak his lines. "Your Majesty, I am at your service." The same words he had spoken for everyone else.

"Thank you." He paused his panicked thoughts at her words. I'm done for. "I have but one request. I ask that you respect and trust my judgement; as I respect you." He was surprised. He had expected her to have a weak, thin, whiny voice. But her's was strong, and smooth as caramel. "You may rise."

Standing up he took in her appearance. Her lively, dark eyes were a stark contrast against fiery red hair that she had inherited from her father. She was very slender and tall, almost as tall as him. She had inherited her mother's chin, and sharp features. She looked like a Queen.

"My lady." He said nodding his head, he stepped aside head still bowed in respect.

"You bow to no one." She smiled as she passed him, she walked toward the carriage that would carry her to Westminster Abbey for her coronation.

"Y-yes, your majesty." He responded. He had never felt this clumsy, he was always sure of himself.

"Call me Elizabeth." She said with a hint of amusement. He looked into her eyes still feeling confused. She looked amused, was she laughing?!? "Yes, Elizabeth."

"Thank you. Although, I must warn you-" Pausing she smiled, "I have many questions that I need answered."

"I can answer them for you, my Lady." He spoke as the door to the carriage was opened. Stepping aside he waited for her to enter first. Pausing she turned to him and looked directly into his eyes. "Ride with me."

Raising his eyebrows in surprise he looked at her. Was she intent on defying customs and expectations? Taking a deep breath he entered the carriage after her. This will not be boring, she might do very well.

He sat stiffly as the carriage door was closed. This was wrong. It was so very wrong.

"Thank you, England." Looking at him she saw his eyebrows shoot up, holding back a laugh she spoke. "Your eyebrows truly are something else."

"I-I, uh-" England stammered. Why couldn't he speak?

"Did you really think I wouldn't remember you?" She smiled. "You're my pirate." 

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A/N: Sorry if Spain seemed a little OOC, it just fit for this chapter. Anyway, please let me know what you think. I love bits of advice, if you have any ideas for this story please let me know. :)