"There is 24 days left till Christmas," a boy rubs his forehead as he stares at the other 49 pairs of eyes. His short wavy, blonde hair flickering towards his eyes when he look at his paper. His deep blue eyes shining with joy as his pen taps on the table. "Today is day 1. Any idea what we should do for our parents for Christmas?"

"How about some pjs?" A girl with dark red hair states as her soft brown eyes gleam with worried. "Or we could build a taller gate to keep those damn Mexicans out."

"Take that back you butters! " A boy with short spiky hair that was a light tan slap the table. His blue eyes shining with anger. "I'm fixin' to give you a whopping."

"Aren't those two siblings, and did Arizona just curse at her own mother's people?" A boy with blonde hair with brown roots ate an apple as he watch them argue. His dirty black tennis shoes were on the table that made some of the other children stare at him. His light brown eyes shifting to the short girl sitting next to him. Poking her with his finger, she glares at him. "Shorty, what do you think?"

"I'm not short!" She curse as her bushy eyebrows clutch up in a puddle. Her long blonde hair laying smoothly down her back.

"You're one of the oldest one, and you are shorter than the Dakotas." A boy points at two people whispering to each other. His short blonde hair had some green in it. His dark green eyes shine with hope as he looks around. "I hope this year is different."

"Da! Maybe Mother Russia can visit this year!" A small girl whose silver hair was down her back frown as some her siblings starts to cry in fear.

"Does that mean Mama Hawaii will come this year?" A small boy with short black hair tugs on the first boy's shirt. His light blue eyes had tears in them as he pouts. He wail as the boy shook his head.

Once the boy started to cry, all of the younger states join in. The older one look at each other before settling a silent agreement. They went to each state and hug them tightly.

"What's with all the sad faces?" A cheerful voice exclaims as they all turn towards the door.

"Dad!" They shout out as the young one dog pile him. Alfred laugh loudly as he hugs hem tightly.

"Why are you here?" The first boy ask as his hair as Alfred rubs his hair to be mess up.

"Well Kauko, I have a surprise for all of you!" Alfred shush them. "It's going to take 25 days, but it's worth it I believe."

"What is it?" The little black hair boy exclaims as he hugs his father's neck.

"Well I will like you and Kauko to come with me," Alfred smiles at the shouts of protests. "Y'all get your surprise soon."

Kauko holds the boy as Alfred directs them out of the room into a dark hallway. Kauko watches Alfred open the door to look in before looking at them.

"Close your eyes, and come in." He exclaims happily as he pulls the door open.

"What's going on?" The smaller boy ask as he covers his eyes. He walks in with Kauko in tow.

"We wanted to surprise you." A soft voice answer. The boy drops his hands as he looks to a woman standing in the middle with two other guys. She had a long thin dress on that had pink floral design. Her long black hair in a braid with her soft brown eyes shining happily. She bends down to open her arms. "Come to Mama, Aoull!"

Kauko covers his mouth as tears appear in his eyes. He runs to the men and gather them in a bear hug.

"Äiti and Papa!" Kauko cries as Berwald and Tino pats him on the back.

"W' 'l s' w'nted t' c'l'br'te w'th y'u." Berwald stare at Kauko as he nods at him.

"Because christmas time is supposed to be spend with your family!" Tino smiles with tears in his eyes as he koto thanks to Alfred.

"I'll let you guys chat a bit more,"Alfred opens the door. "Spend the night till Christmas Eve. It'll be easier sine I am hosting it here."

They look at each before nodding. Alfred smiles as he exits the room as more tears were shread.

"Two down, 48 more to give a surprise to," Alfred whistle a little tune before returning the room. "Time for bed guys. I'll give your surprise later."

He smiles as shouts were echoing after him. He enters his room to sleep. He looks at his phone to notice a message from his sister down South.

"Now which two should see her tomorrow?" He smirk as he turns out the light.


*Name:Kauko

State: Delaware

*Name: Aoull

State: Hawaii