A/N: Ever since the end of WWII, some relationships developed while others grew apart. Even though Ludwig and Feliciano have one of the most strained relationships, they aren't the only ones having trouble. So this story chronicles the Allied and Axis Powers, along with their relationships that include love and the meaning of family. Use of human names, and don't worry, the story will get to Feliciano and Germany asap.
Disclaimer: I don't own Hetalia, even though I wish I did. ;P
Chapter One: And it Begins With America and Japan
"Hey, Kiku!!" The Japanese man turned around. It was his best friend, Alfred, who had an ear to ear grin painted on to his face. "Kiku Kiku Kiku! I have a new video game that I wanna play with you! I even have a movie we can watch together. Wanna come over?" Kiku cocked his head to one side. "What kind of game is it, Alfred-san?" Alfred gave a chuckle as a response. "You'll just have to wait and see, won't you?" he asked Kiku playfully. Too playfully for Kiku's liking. "Alfred-san, you know that I am not too fond of surprises. Is it possible to tell me now?" Alfred frowned. "Hey, what's with the formal speech? We're best friends, aren't we? Loosen up," he said as he lightly punched Kiku's shoulder. "And stop adding 'san' to the end of my name. It makes me feel like we're too distant when we're close and..." Alfred trailed off into his inner thoughts. "Um...Alfred-san...I'll go over to your house if you want to play that game. I have time, so-" "-great! Let's go Kiku!" Alfred cut him off, grabbed his hand and dragged him along as if he was a rag doll. "Alfred-san, don't be so rough!" Kiku shouted. Kiku then realized how dirty that sounded and blushed. "Don't be such a baby Kiku!" Alfred said with enthusiasm.
In an instant, they arrived at Alfred's house, only to find Tony watching a slasher film in his dark living room. "Hey Tony! Kiku came over today! Do you mind if we used the t.v.?" Tony looked up from the t.v. screen and nodded. He then got up, turned off his slasher movie and wandered to another part of the house first. "So Kiku, what should we do first? Watch the movie, or play a video game?" Kiku could barely look at Alfred's bright face. "Um...well, what's the movie about?" Kiku asked. Alfred crossed his arms. "It's a mystery. This woman comes home, only to find that her son's missing*. She calls the police, but no one seems to want to help her. Then, she gets a phone call saying that her son's...dum dum dum!!" Alfred bursted in laughter as Kiku kept on staring at him. "Anyways, if you wanna watch the movie first, we can and then play video games later." Kiku held is hand to his chin, deep in thought. "Okay then. Let's watch the movie." Alfred gave Kiku a skepital look as he cocked his head to one side. "You okay? You've seem...spacey these days. Is everything alright?" Alfred put his hand on Kiku's shoulders. "I've just been thinking too much lately..." Kiku then shook his head and his face turned from serious to that of a child's. "I'm sorry, let's just watch the movie. I'll be better soon." Alfred sighed and put on the movie as Kiku sat down on the couch. 'Something's not right...' Alfred thought. "Kiku, if you wanna talk about whatever's bothering you, we can talk. After all, I'm the hero. I can fix whatever's bothering you."
Kiku smiled at Alfred's kindness. However, the blonde could tell that he was straining to smile. "No, really. I'm fine Alfred-san. I'm fine, really..." Kiku placed his hands on his knees and watched them as they trembled. "I'm fine..." he kept saying to himself. Alfred frowned and sat down next to his troubled friend. Once he sat down, he tried to take a good look at his face. Kiku's pale face was covered by his black bangs, so Alfred brushed his hair out of his face. For a brief moment, Alfred thought he saw tears welling up in Kiku's eyes, but he moved away to soon for Alfred to make sure. "Kiku...what's wrong? Tell me." Kiku looked up, revealing the trail his tears left on his face. "I don't know why I feel this way..." he choked, "there's just so much that's happened and I can't do anything about it..."Alfred frowned once more. "What can't you do anything about?" Kiku gulped as more tears streamed down his face. "F-f-eliciano-kun...h-he attacked me and even n-n-now, we're still not friends. Then there's Ludwig, who refuses to talk to either of us. And of course there's Yao-"
Kiku had stopped there and started to break down into his own hands. Alfred, after witnessing his friend crying so hard, wraps his arm around Kiku's shoulders and pulls him closer to him. Kiku cried on Alfred's chest as he smoothed his hand over his back to calm him down. "Just let it all out, Kiku." Alfred said calmly. "I-I...I want to be brothers with Yao again, but he won't talk to me!" Kiku cried, his voice muffled. "I don't want to be alone like that again! To have no family...and to lose two good friends..." It was then that Kiku looked up and his eyes met Alfred's. Alfred noticed that his cheeks were a faint red. "Promise me that you'll never abandon me." These words struck through Alfred's heart. "H-how can you ask me such a thing when I...when I was horrible to you too?!" Alfred's voice started to crack. "I almost killed you for God's sake, so why ask me to stay?! You should hate me!" Kiku could feel Alfred trying to pull away, so Kiku kept hold of him. "B-because of how we are now! I mean, look at us! After all that's happened, we're still able to laugh and be comfortable with one another. So please...Alfred, I'm begging you...promise you won't abandon me!" Alfred looked at Kiku and cupped his face with one hand, using his thumb to wipe away his tears. Slowly, Alfred felt himself moving closer as Kiku closed his eyes. Their lips met, softly pressing against each other at first. The blonde then licked Kiku's bottom lip, politely asking for entrance. Hesitantly, Kiku opens his mouth, leaving it for Alfred's tounge to explore. Once he got used to it, Kiku slipped his tounge Alfred's mouth. After a while they both pulled away, allowing themselves to breathe.
"Alfred...I love you. Please stay with me always..." Alfred smiled. "I love you too, Kiku. I won't leave you, ever, I promise." Kiku nuzzled at Alfred's chest. But once he heard his heartbeat, he never wanted to move. Alfred kissed Kiku's head. Kiku looked up at him and smiled before kissing Alfred on the cheek. Alfred followed his lead by planting more kisses on Kiku, trailing all the way down to the base of his neck. Kiku gasped and moaned Alfred's name. "You know, Kiku," Alfred said inbetween kisses, "we can stop now and continue our other plans, or we can keep going. Which is it?" Kiku gulped. "I-if it's okay, can we stop for now? I'm sorry, but as much as I love you...I'm just not ready yet." Alfred smiled. "Don't worry. I won't rush you into anything that you're not ready for." He kissed Kiku on the cheek before getting up to put on the movie. As the opening sequence played, Alfred sat back down next to Kiku, with his arm around his shoulder. Kiku sighed in content, feeling a little more secure than he had earlier. He still felt those insecurities inside of his innermost being. Kiku decided to hold off on exploring these feelings and decided to enjoy his time with the man he loved. However, because of all the crying they've done in a short time, both men grew tired and eventually fell asleep during the movie. Tony, who had been asleep in Alfred's room this whole time, woke up to find the two asleep on the sofa. Tony turned off the t.v. and the light before heading back to the bedroom. When he returned, he brought a blanket and placed it on top of Kiku and Alfred.
So, how is it so far? Good? Bad? Any suggestions? I hope you've enjoyed this so far. =)
