America the Mysterious (United States of America #1.5)

Annexation

*Requested by NovemberRain2399*

Something from within her kicked, and America almost gasped from the sheer strength of it. However, she smiled lovingly, but shortly after she frowned, for it seems that thanks to this new treaty with Russia, a child sired by him would be born soon.

"Are you sure it's wise to go along with this?" America asked the Secretary of State, William Seward. "I know it's a little late for that, but are you sure you thought this through?"

Seward looked to her. "I'm sure Miss. This could mark the end of the Russian expansion to trade along our coast, and it could even help our rise to power."

America thought about that. "I can't deny the results, but I still fear that the Russians could finally declare war on Great Britain after so long because of this."

Seward frowned. "Nor can I Miss. But I suppose the best thing from now on will be to hope for the best."

America nodded. "I see."

~~~

Alaska had been sold in 1867, but for a long while after the state had been ignored, so the actual child herself wasn't conceived even though she should've been. The state had mostly been under no rule at all until a government had been created in 1884, and a gold deposit was found in 1896.

Afterwards, in 1912, Anastasia was born.

So, unlike most of her people, America paid much attention to her daughter's state and watched as it grew. And even now that Ana was older, America knew her daughter would make a wonderful country someday.

~~~

But years before Ana's birth, there was Hawaii to take into consideration.

Unlike with Alaska, Hawaii was annexed in 1898, though America mostly contributed that to the fact that the leaders in Washington were concerned that the islands would become a part of a European country's empire. But there was one thing that America had disagreed with alongside President Grover Cleveland, and that was annexation, but there was no taking it back now that she was with child and when the Spanish-American war broke out.

"The child grows strong," said the deposed Hawaiian queen, Liliuokalani, when America felt a kick.

America looked to her. "Yes, they have. My queen, doesn't this--"

"Yes," answered Liliuokalani somberly. "That child is proof that nothing will go back the way it was. But...I suppose this was doomed to happen sooner or later."

"But you're angry."

"Of course I am. I was taken away from my right to rule by your government, and a new government is replacing my own. But that doesn't mean that's going to stop me from living my life."

"I see. I wish you luck then Queen Liliuokalani."

"And I you, Princess Migisi of the South."

~~~

Two human years later, America found herself visiting the queen again, except now she had a new bundle in her arms. The little one in that bundle was sleeping, unaware of the world around her, and when Liliuokalani spotted the child, she held out her arms.

America halted, reluctant, but there was no sign of hostile intentions in the other woman, so she placed the baby in her arms. Liliuokalani looked over the child, taking in her almond-shaped eyes, her pale skin, and her silky black hair.

"This is the new Hawaii," she mused. "How strange that I've never met the old one."

America said nothing to that.

Finally the queen looked to her. "Take good care of this child Princess Migisi of the South, and make sure she grows up to be a wonderful country to her people."

America took back her daughter as she nodded to the other woman. "I will."

Liliuokalani smiled. "Thank you."

From that point on, America knew that, in the end, despite her motives, she wouldn't be any different from those conquering nations, like England, but she sure would never boast about what she did like he did with her.