AN: I wrote 17 drabbles over Christmas last year as part of a Secret Santa on Tumblr. Going through the lives of Germany & Prussia and the ins and outs of their relationship throughout the years. Some will be historical, some will be shameless fluff, but all will be paired with at least a year. If there is a date or month, the bottom explain the historical significance behind it. On Tumblr I had them paired with music lyrics but I will spare you here. I'll post one or two a day. Enjoy!
1750
Gilbert was just about to go to sleep. He was staying awake a little bit longer tonight, because tomorrow would be a good day - a very good day. Christmas day! A time for relaxing, feasting, celebrating, and overall merriment.
He had just put the fire out when his door opened. In crept a small, blonde-haired child, staring wide-eyed at him. He was dressed in his winter nightclothes and carried a stuffed toy.
Gilbert looked over at his brother, raising an eyebrow. "Ludwig…? You should be asleep."
"Can't sleep," Ludwig mumbled as he went right over to Gilbert's bed and climbed into it.
"Why not?" Gilbert started to get changed as well. "It is Christmas Eve. You should be sound asleep. Unless…" Gilbert turned slowly, smiling a little bit. "Are you afraid of monsters?"
"No," Ludwig said at once, already bundled up to his chin.
Gilbert knew better. He went over and slipped into bed next to him, draping an arm around Ludwig to pull him close. "Monsters don't come out on Christmas Eve."
"Why not?" Ludwig asked, keeping close to Gilbert.
"Because, on Christmas Eve, all the children in the world are happy. Monsters live off of fear and sadness from children…so on Christmas Eve, they can't come out."
Ludwig stared up at him with wide-eyed. "Really? Well, I'm not scared, or sad!"
You better not be, not with me here," Gilbert ruffled his hair.
The boy giggled and hugged his brother tightly. "I don't need no one, I got myself, and that's all I need!"
"Oh really? Then why were you sooo happy to see me when you got lost in the forest last week? You certainly needed me then."
"That was different - it was also your fault 'cause you got me lost!" Ludwig stuck his tongue out. Despite his words, however, he remained close to Gilbert, eventually settling down with his cheek on Gilbert's shoulder.
Gilbert smiled down at him. Just before he blew the candle out, he kissed Ludwig on the top of his head. "You don't ever have to be afraid," he murmured. "I'll always be here for you."
