Everyday Hero - USUK

So this is what it feels like to grow up…
I want some independence, not too little, not too much.

It's early afternoon, and Arthur is in his study, reading a book as usual. I've been contemplating on the subject of becoming independent for a long while now, and just now have I ever thought of telling him. I don't have the slightest clue over how I'm going to go about it. . .

So how did I end up standing in front of the open door to his study? God knows.

"Arthur," I start, nervousness slowly starting to eat at my confidence. He looks up from the novel in his lap almost immediately and looks me in the eyes. I hope he can't see the fear in them. Those seemingly endless jade eyes always seem to see right through me.

"Alfred? What seems to be the problem, lad?" He asks me, concern on his face. "Chin up, boy. Speak up. You know better." I sigh and take a deep breath. It's now or never. I swallow what's left of my pride and walk into his study.

"Arthur. . ." This was going to be harder than I originally thought. "I. . . I was wondering. . ." Those eyes… He's giving me that look again. Dammit! Stay focused, Alfred! "I was wondering if I could become my own country." There. I said it. I closed my eyes and waited for his response. After a few seconds with no reply, I opened my eyes and saw his staring back at me. No emotion, no feeling. Just a void jade expanse of emptiness staring me straight in the face, almost urging me 'Go on'.

And so I did.

I can take some steps alone this time.
But you know that I'll never ever leave you behind.

I took another deep breath.

"Arthur. I know you've provided me a lot, but I'm growing up. I can take on my own challenges. When you left me as a little colony, I grew and learned on my own based on the ground rules you had laid out for me. I became stronger. I won't ever forget how much you've helped me, Arthur. You've helped me so much and still do every single day." I have no idea where the words are coming from anymore. All I know is that the words I'm speaking are the truth and nothing but the truth. "I want to become as strong as you, Arthur. I want to be a hero. Just like you. You're my everyday hero."

"I understand." What? Did he really just say that?

"Really. . .?"

"Yes." I smile and nod at him.

"Thank you, Arthur." I tell him with complete honesty.

He smiled at me and nodded. I did the same before turning around and walking out of his observatory and down the hall with a confident feeling in my gut.

Oh, I believe in who I am because of you.
Oh, you've been there to always help me through.

Every day in every way through what you do and what you say,
You'll never be replaced.

I hope you know…

You're my everyday hero.

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A/N: This songfic has been continued onto the second verse. Please check the description for the link. Also please check out the video I had made to the same song. Link in description as well. Thanks!