Mechanics and Sunflowers: A Cinderella Story

Roche: As I have mentioned in the note beforehand, this is Chapter One. I may gender bend the others OR keep them the same. Human names, of course, will be used and there will be some OOC and some language sprinkled in (Courtesy of Alice). This is based on Cinderella. Now, Matilda?

Matilda: (Whispers) Roche doesn't own Hetalia or the story/concept of Cinderella.

Roche: Thank you, now on with the story!


Chapter 1: Chun-Yan the Mechanic

Chun-Yan's POV

"Okay, I just need to fix this oil spill and you're ready to go, aru!" I said happily to one of my best customers, Lovino Vargas, my sister, Sakura's best friend, Daisy Vargas's older brother. "That will be great, Chun-Yan, thank you very much!" The Italian replied happily. I checked the source of the problem once more before getting right to it. "Ah, I see the problem…" I mumbled as I tightened the Oil Pan Leak and made sure nothing leaked afterwards.

"Okay, we're all done, aru." I slid out from under the car and stood up, grease smeared on my face.

"Thank you very much, how much?" Lovino asked as we headed to the office.

"Ask Antonio up at front, he'll be able to help you." I nodded my head to the Spaniard and Lovino nodded his head in thanks. I checked the clock once more. I only had an hour left before school, so I decided to check on another customer.

"What are you still doing here, Chun-Yan, you need to get ready for school!" I turned to my boss's son and crush Alfred. I've had a crush on him since, well, since when we were little kids in elementary school.

"Well, I need to make ends meet if I want to get into college and to help finance our home for my stupid step-sisters, ever since my dad died, we've lost a lot of money and we're on the verge of bankruptcy, aru." I replied to the American, who nodded his head in understanding.

"Well, that doesn't mean you can stay in and be late. Come on, get ready for school." I sighed and nodded my head.

"Fine…" I mumbled as I headed home to get my stuff ready and face the wrath of my two step-sisters.

"Hey, Chun-Yan, can you wash all of my clothes? I'm planning on wearing them Saturday for the school dance." Francine placed a bunch of clothes in my arms.

"But you wore these clothes last year, aru!" I protested.

"No one's going to care! I'm the most popular girl in school; they'll think it's a fashion statement." Francine cackled as I rolled my eyes.

The oldest, Francine, was the snobbiest, narcissistic girl I've known. All she ever cared about was no one but herself;

"Chun-Yan, could you please make more of those dumplings?"

"Could you be more patient, please, aru? I have to do your sister's laundry, aru!" I told her.

"Who cares? I just want my damn food! If you don't get it, you're not getting any food tonight." I sighed.

"Then why can't you make your own food?" I muttered to myself which was loud enough for the Brit to hear.

"Because I have no time you git," I received a smack across the face and I tumbled backwards unto the ground. Alice just scowls then laughs at me.

"You're way too clumsy, fine, I'll do it myself." Alice continued to laugh as I looked at her retreating form in disgust. Alice is the middle child, and our resident hot-tempered, cynical, and foul-mouthed step-sister, who cannot cook, even if she says she can.

"Are you okay," I looked up to see Sakura, my little sister and Matilda, who had a concerned look on her face. Matilda is the youngest sister of Francine and Alice and while they treat Sakura and I like slaves, she just stands by, being too shy to anger her sisters or to speak up, but she's actually the only step-family member who is the kindest to both me and my little sister; I just wish she would speak up more.

"I'm fine you guys, aru." I stood up and dusted myself of groaned at the sight of Francine's clothes on the floor.

"Aiyah, there's an oil stain, aru." I showed the two the damage.

"Don't worry we'll take care of it. Just go get ready for school."

"But," I tried to protest.

"No excuses now go get ready." Matilda pushed me to the room that Sakura and I shared which just so happened to be the attic and I got my clothes ready and headed down the stairs for a quick shower. I washed all of the grime and dirt off of me and I felt refreshed.

Once I got dressed, I dried my hair and combed it out, and then tied it into a side pony. I finished what I had to do and went to make breakfast, which, unfortunately, Alice had done already.

"Do you want some?" Alice put the disgusting looking scone to my face and I shook off her offer.

"No thanks, I'll just have some juice, aru." I evaded her advances and made my way to the fridge and got some juice. I looked at the clock and rushed to get my stuff ready. I looked at the keys on the peg and realized it was my chance to use the car that I rightfully own, but never got to use since, well, they claimed it. I

"I'll take that, we'll see you at school, bitches! Come on, Matilda," Francine gestured for the young girl to follow her to the car. Matilda gave me a small smile before following her sisters.

"Aiyah! I can't believe them, aru! First, they take the car that dad gave us when he died, second, they treat us like we're the enemy, well, except for Matilda of course…"

"Chun-Yan, you need to calm down…here, hold Panda and you'll be okay…" I smiled as I cuddled with Panda for a bit and an idea came. I whipped out my phone and called Ivan.

"Hey Ivan,"

"Hello, my little sunflower, how are you doing today?" I blushed at the compliment but shook it off.

"I told you to stop calling me that! Anyway, Sakura and I need a favour, aru."

"Let me guess, your sisters took your car again and you don't have a ride to school?" I rolled my eyes then smiled.

"You know me so well, aru!" I answered sarcastically.

"No worries, I'll be over in a bit." And with that, Ivan hung up. I breathe a sigh of relief as I went to the kitchen, only to receive a smirk from my little sister.

"What?" I questioned.

"You LIKE him!" Sakura teased.

"No, I don't! I like Alfred, not Ivan; he's my best friend, and nothing is going to change that. Besides, he might like someone else." Sakura got up from her seat and went to get her backpack.

"You still like him…" she mumbled.

"AIYAH, I'm telling you the truth, aru!" I growled in frustration before hearing the sound of a horn outside of the house.

"Guess he's here," I mumbled as I got my bag and put on my shoes.

"Come on, little one, he's here." We went out of the house and I locked the door. I sat in the front with Ivan while Sakura sat in the back alone.

"So, how was work?" Ivan asked me.

"It went well, Heracles came for an oil change, aru," I said loudly for Sakura to hear as she began to blush. If you didn't know already, Sakura has a crush and the Cat-loving Greek.

"And Daisy's brother, Lovino came in because his car had an oil leak, aru. That's pretty much all I had to do, aru." I explained to the boy who was staring at me the whole time.

"EYES ON THE ROAD, ARU," Ivan snapped out his daze before stopping at a red light.

"Geez, what's up with you today, aru?" I teased and he blushed.

"Nothing, I'm fine. So, has anyone asked you to the dance on Saturday?" I shook my head.

"Well, I was kinda waiting for someone to ask me, aru." I mumbled under my breath as I thought about Alfred. His smile, it makes me smile too.

"Who did you want to ask?" Ivan teased

"I'm not telling you, aru!"

"Why not, we're friends, da?" Ivan pressed on.

"It's embarrassing, aru!"

"Fine, don't tell me…" Ivan mumbled.

"It's Alfred…" I exclaimed.

"Oh…" Ivan looked pained and I furrowed my eyebrows.

"What's wrong, aru?" I questioned.

"Nothing," he muttered as we pulled up at the school.


Ivan's POV

Why can't she see that I like her? I know that Alphonse or whatever his name was works with Chun-Yan, and that I only knew her since junior high, but this guys had an advantage because she's known him since elementary school. Maybe I'll never get my chance.

I park my car and we head into the school, Gakuen Hetalia (Hetalia Academy). I had History with Chun-Yan, along with Math, Science and Culinary Arts, so we pretty much see each other all the time.

"I'll see you later Sakura!" Chun-Yan waved to her sister who went to talk with her friends.

"What about you?" I turned to Chun-Yan with a raised eyebrow.

"What do you mean?" I questioned.

"Did you ask anyone to the dance?" I shrugged my shoulders.

"I was going to, but she's going with someone else," I replied sullenly trying to hint that I wanted to ask her.

"Oh, that's too bad…" well, that didn't work. We walked in silence as we reached our first class. I tried to sit next to Chun-Yan as usual before Alfred inexplicably took my seat. I growled and sat behind her instead.

"Hey Chun-Yan," I could see Chun-Yan blush at Alfred and I rolled my eyes.

"Kolkolkolkolkolkolkolkolkolk olkolkolkolkolkolkolkolkolko lkolkolkolkolkolkolkolkolkol …" I muttered under my breath as I looked out the window before it was blocked by Natalya.

"Hi Ivan…" This girl gets on my nerves, but if she doesn't get her way, she gets pretty pissed (and I mean it; I've seen people face her wrath).

"Hi Natalya, how are you doing?"

"Not much!" she giggled while I mentally rolled my eyes. I turned to Chun-Yan who was still busy talking to Alfred. I sigh as I turn my attention backed to the crazy chick.

"So, who are you going to the dance with?" Natalya asked.

"Well, I don't think I'm going; I'm actually quite busy that night so…"

"Then it's settled; we're going together."

"Wait, what? I didn't agree to go with…"

"Go…with…me" she said eerily nearly making me jump out of my skin. I nodded my head and she smiled.

"Okay, pick me up at seven tomorrow. Don't be late!" Natalya winked at me before heading to her seat up at the front. I shuddered as our History teacher, Mr. Adnan (AKA Turkey) made his way into the class.

"So, what did you and Alfred talk about?" I asked Chun-Yan as we headed to our next class.

"Oh, he talked about work, and that's pretty much it." Chun-Yan replied as we went our separate ways; she had mechanics while I had music. She knew that I played the trombone in band; but she didn't know I got secret piano lessons with Roderich Edelstein every day after school. I hid that lie with working with my sister, Katyusha at our local theme park; which was only half true. I went after piano lessons. I only took the lessons to impress her.


After School (Chun-Yan's POV again)

"Good job today, Chun-Yan," Mr. Jones beamed at me.

"Thanks, I'll see you tomorrow morning," I got my things ready as I head home by bus. Once I get home, chaos ensues as I'm thrown at the door.

"WHAT THE HELL DID YOU DO?" Francine roared as she showed me the oil stain on her dress. My eyes widened as I remembered what happened in the morning.

"I TOLD YOU TO WASH THIS THIS MORNING, YOU BITCH! NOW, I'VE GOT NOTHING TO WEAR!" Francine began to whine as Alice came down the stairs with a stern look on her face.

"What's going on big sis?" Francine showed Alice the dress and her green eyes widened before turning to me.

"I didn't mean to do that. I mean, I was just heading to put those down when…"

"NO TIME FOR YOUR DAMN EXCUSES. YOU'RE GOING TO PAY!" She walked up to me and began to kick me in the stomach I groaned as I try to stand my ground before being punched down by Francine. They continued to kick me but I never gave up. I try to fight back, but I felt like I was held back.

"WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO HER?" The two ignored the voice of my sister as my swollen eye widened.

"Get out of here..." I whimpered to her and she shook her head violently.

"No, I'm not leaving you…"

"I don't care; go!" I yelled and she did. Once my step-sisters were done, they just left me there. I got up and made my way up the stairs before collapsing and falling back down. The last thing I see was a foot before I went unconscious.

"Chun-Yan, wake up!" I opened my eyes to see that I'm back in my room. I saw the light shining through my window as I tried to get up, but winced.

"How long have I been out?" I rubbed my head.

"You've been out since last night. I called your boss saying you couldn't make it in because you're sick." Matilda replied, putting a cold cloth on my head.

"No, call him back, I'm still going to work," I tried getting up once more before falling again.

"You need your rest," Matilda tried to calm me down and I did before my blood began to boil.

"Those bitches…THEY'RE GOING TO PAY!" I struggled to get, successfully doing so before I trip on my way out of the attic.

"Oh look who's decided to make her grand entrance. Have a good sleep, princess?" I sneered at Francine and Alice as I try to attack them, but was pulled back by Matilda and Sakura.

"Let me at her, she's going to pay,"

"Oh, I heard about your crush on Alfred. Apparently, he's taking Matilda to the dance; bonne chance, loser!" Francine cackled as she made her way down the stairs with Alice in tow. I turned to Matilda and pushed her away as I made my way up the attic stairs and began to cry.

"Chun-Yan, come back, I'm sorry," I ignored my step-sister as I continued to cry.


Roche: Hi again! So, I'm going to end it here for today. I know it feels like it's rushed but I have all of exam break to work on this, so don't you worry about it. Please review your thoughts, and I will see you next time!