When The Past Was Around

By Averil_tan

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A study of Singapore's colonial past to the present because I hate my history lessons since their so boring... More

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Character List (1)
Prolouge
There was a time not long ago...
...when other flags flew in Singapore
The British flag in colonial rule...
...and the Japanese Flag in war
There was no freedom...
...when our forefathers stepped ashore
Life was a struggle...
...bitter and hard...
...and families were hungry and poor
They spoke a dozen different tongues...
...though their dreams were all the same
SingaBru Oneshots (Because I need to clear the Writer's Block)
But their hopes for a better life...
...were lost when war and invasion came
Lil' announcement
After the war, we called for change...
...for the right to decide our fate.
Some wanted democracy; Others a Communist state (Side Story)
Riots and killings in our streets, years of hate and fear (ANNOUCEMENT)
People said we'd never survive as independence drew near (Incorrect Quotes)
When self-rule came, we took a vote and joined Malaysia...
...merged as one
But even friends disagree sometimes...
...and more trouble had soon begun
In shadows of silence, they used to dwell...
Twin Cinema Poetry (A Testing)
...but their calls...
...were not unanswered
But still...
...how does one learn to trust...
Cute Little Side Story
'Welcome to ASEAN, Brunei Darussalam.'
help.
Last Chapter
Update!
Prologue (Rewrite)

...no justice...

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By Averil_tan


The pact was sealed, the surrender was signed. From the wall they were peeping around, the brothers saw their father and Imperial signing the surrender.

*Timeskip to a few moments later*

"WHY DID YOU SURRENDER? WHAT WERE YOU THINKING? DID YOU FORGET ABOUT YOUR PROMISE TO HELP US?"

"Temasek, there was no better option. all our soldiers are either severely injured or dead and the whole island is under Japanese control."

Singapore could only stand there helplessly and watch his brother and father argue with each other, he had never seen Temasek this angry before. When there was a moment of silence between the two fighting parties, he finally spoke.

"Will you at least come back for us?"

Both father and brother looked at him. Singapore had always been known as the weak-hearted, coward-like younger brother, and yet he had the courage to speak up.

"I do not know when I will come back, but I promise that I will, Singapore."

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