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Something strange was going on... The Nations had been called to an "urgent" meeting. On any other day, that would be perfectly normal… what made things weird was having their bosses partake in the meeting also. Normally, a nation would receive a call or any other important documents from their boss prior to the meeting to know what needed to be discussed. That way, their bosses were able to attend their rallies and speeches without disruption. But to enter the meeting room and find their respective leaders already seated and quietly chatting was certainly out of the norm.
Each Nation –awkwardly– took their seat beside their leaders and looked around the room, gauging everyone's reactions. Every boss in the room had a look of discomfort and unease on their face while the Nations all seemed to be scared shitless. Except for Russia… he seemed amused. Many of them had trouble wondering what was going on. The only times a world meeting took place with the Nations and their respective leaders where during times of catastrophic peril (such as 9/11, the Tsunami in Japan, the earthquake in Haiti, etc.), or if something major had happened to a fellow Nation that changed the world's dynamics (like the dissolution of the Holy Roman Empire, Prussia, the existence of a new country, etc.).
That being said, many of the more positive countries tried to look on the bright side of things. There could be a new country! It had been a very long time since there had been a little one around, and the thought of a new country made countries like Finland and Hungary's hearts melt.
Then, there were the more practical countries, already thinking of how they'd be able to help out a dissolving country or ways to raise money for a natural disaster should the need arise. While Germany had been able to save Prussia by sharing his lands –all while under his name and government–, the Holy Roman Empire hadn't been as lucky (or so they thought?!). No one wanted to loose another country like HRE. Despite some of their differences, they stuck together. After all, whom else did they have?
The silence in the room was uncanny and extremely out-of-place for the Nations. Hell, even Greece seemed to be wide-awake, and when Greece isn't dozing off without a care in the world, you know some serious shit is about to go down. Everyone was pulled from their thoughts and observations as America's President stood up from his seat at the head of the table and cleared his throat.
"Good morning all. I would first like to apologize for calling such abrupt meeting at short notice, but would also like to thank you for being here none-the-less." Looking down at America, the President smiled and placed his hand on the shoulder of his nervous-looking country.
Looking back at the expectant faces in the room, he continued. "I would just like to make clear, that you are all perfectly safe and whole. No country has in any way, shape or form suffered from attacks, natural disasters or the likes. Nor has any country dissolved." A collective sigh escaped each of the countries (even Sealand who happened to be hiding in a large flower base in the back corner…). "However," the President continued, "This matter at hand is a rather… unusual one. In fact, it's down right uncomfortable. I'll be completely honest. Never in my years as a government official did I ever think I would have to discuss something as strange as this…" The President sighed, and crossed his arms, lifting one hand to pinch the bridge of his nose. Sighing heavily, he said, "To be blunt: You need to procreate."
There had been light chitchat over the relief of no harm towards any of the countries or their leaders once it had been announced, but as soon as the President spoke those next words, silence wiped through the room like the plague. You could cut the tension with a butter knife!
Suddenly, one-by-one, the Nations began to giggle and laugh. Surely this was some sort of joke? There was no way their bosses were serious! Being a Nation, they weren't fertile. No matter how badly some of them wanted kids, it just wasn't possible. Or at least, that's what they thought.
"Hey!" Laughed died as everyone looked back towards the red-faced President. "Look, this sounds just as ridiculous to me as it does to you, but something's gotta give! As you may have noticed, the majority of you are male. That being said, a theory has been made that should you have children, the next generation of Nations will be the opposite gender of their ancestors. Make sense? So if Austria and Hungary decide to shack up and have little frying-pan-wielding-musicians," the two countries blushed, "then the representative of Austria would be female, and the representative of Hungary would be male."
England spoke up, "We understand that, Mr. President, but have you forgotten? We're not fertile. None of the Nations can have children. Plus, there are roughly ten female nations (that we know of) and thirty plus males. Besides what would be the purpose of having those children anyway?" The others nodded in agreement.
"You know, England, I am so glad you asked," the President said. "See, if you'd been paying closer attention to the finer details of my explanation rather than the "knocking-someone-up part," you would have noticed that in the end, each Nation ended up with their own opposite-gendered counterpart."
Before any of the Nations could interrupt, he continued. "Now I'm sure all of you are wondering, 'why on earth do we need a female/male counterpart?' Simple: To create a better balance. For example, since the majority of you Nations are male, most of the world still has issues with women's rights and equalities. By having a female representative, leaders like myself would be able to make better decisions on topics like these because we will have had the input of both our male and female Nation's perspective. The same goes for you lovely female countries." A few feminine giggles were heard.
Sounds of understanding began to fill the room. Some of the countries even seemed excited.
"But Sir," Germany spoke up this time. "That does not rule out the fact that none of us are able to produce any offspring. And wouldn't the child of two countries just create a new one entirely?"
Again, the Nations nodded in agreement.
The President thought for a while before nodding. "Yes, Germany. You and England are quite right in your assumptions. Unfortunately, in preparing this theory, my colleagues and I completely forgot that none of you were able to have children… and now that you mention it, you're probably right. Even if you could, a child between two countries, depending how powerful said countries are, would create either an entire new country, a mircronation, state, or province."
The President suddenly grinned and looked down at America. "However, if my memory stands correct, there may still be a way to create your opposites." America sighed and stood up from his seat. "Look dudes, long story short: Remember that civil war I dealt with a couple years back? Well… I know I kinda kept to myself so what a lot of you don't know is that it wasn't just the state leaders fucking with each other. I teamed up with the South (Florida is very important to me for obvious reasons…) and Amelia teamed up with the North."
"Who the bloody hell is Amelia?" England asked.
"Dude, chillax. I'm getting there." America replied, rolling his eyes. Continuing, he said, "Amelia is the gender-bent version of me. Basically."
Silence surrounded the room. "But… how is that even-a possible?" Italy asked. Romano frowned while Seborga nodded in agreement.
American then began to explain how years before the Civil War, about one hundred after the Revolutionary War, government scientists of the time hired "witches and wizards" to create a female version of their country. They believe she would be their "Lady Liberty." The perfect lady who represented all a man wanted in a woman.
At this, England jumped up claiming offense at the "mockery of the use of magic" since America didn't have any. He was then reminded that it was England's people who populated America's lands previously. Therefore, some of America's native-born people could still perform it even if the Nation himself could not. England sat back down.
Sighing (and being strangely mature about the whole thing), America continued to explain how all they need was a lock of his hair to create Amelia (as America called her). She looked a lot like him, almost twins, and while their tendencies and interests were very similar, she was still her own person with her own thoughts and ideas.
During those times however, Amelia was severely suppressed since she was a woman, and figured stirring up some drama might gain her more respect. She and the North managed to abolish slavery, yet all credit was placed upon America. Fed up, she just disappeared. No one heard from her since, but she's still out there. America would have known otherwise.
"Once your gender-bent self have been created, they are connected to you. So if they are in danger or pain, you'll know. You'll be able to feel their fear or pain. And if they disappear, it'll almost be as though there is a whole in your chest that can't be filled. Amelia being gone for so long has left a sense longing, but there's no emptiness. She's still out there," America concluded, uncharacteristically somber.
The President patted American on the shoulder and took over once more.
"That being said, England, we'd like to get some of your guys working with our scientists to create an alternative to an all-magic gender-bending creation thingy. That alright with you, You Majesty?" The Queen nodded. "The rest of you, I need you to do your best to keep an eye out for Amelia. She could be anywhere and we'll need your help finding her. Our hope is to have this project in motion in one month and we'd really like her to be there. She'll be a big help in helping you understand/cope with this better. Meeting adjourned."
With that, the Nations and their leaders filled out, butterflies in their stomach and determination on their faces.
