Chapter 1: Purchased

1867, Copenhagen

" Sir you cannot do this Iceland belongs to us he is a Nordic," said Denmark. He was currently trying to persuade his boss not to sell Iceland to America whose secretary of state was currently trying to purchase along with the Danish West Indies.

"Denmark my orders are clear we are going to sell the United States the Danish West Indies and Iceland, I am sorry how you feel about it but we need the money to modernize are country and the Americans offered us a price we just couldn't refuse we lost so much land in the war with Prussia," said Denmark's boss " Both of our governments already agreed to this purchase are diplomats will be meeting tomorrow for the exchange have both Iceland and West Indies ready."

"Yes sir," grumbled Denmark. He left the palace and went to his house to get a drink. He was very tired at the moment the wounds he got from the war with Prussia and Austria were still fresh and stung whenever he moved a certain way; he could not believe that Prussia was so strong and the fact that Austria helped him wasn't did not help him at all. In the end he lost Holstein and Schleswig to both of them, until Prussia backstabbed Austria and declared war on him. Sweden and Norway promised help, but it never came he was still angry with them for that he might have won he they had worked together like they did in the past.

"Iceland come down here and bring West Indies to," Denmark yelled. Iceland came immediately down with that little puffin bird on his shoulder along with another boy who was about his height. "What is it Denmark sir," Virgin Islands asked he looked like a smaller version of Denmark except that his hair was more blond and his skin was tanned.

" I know this is going to be hard for you both to hear but I am selling you both to the United States of America," said Denmark.

"Really !" exclaimed West Indies, "I mean oh really why" Iceland only had a blank look on his face with only the slightest hint of disbelief.

Denmark sighed he knew West Indies would be excited to hear the news America traded more with him then he did sometimes. "My country needs the money and America is paying a price my boss cannot refuse, he will be here tomorrow be ready to leave then and when you are at his house be on your best behavior and do not cause trouble for him or his other states and be careful about some of his southern states they are still upset over the Civil War; now go get ready," said Denmark

"Yes sir," said Iceland and West Indies said in unison, the two were on relatively friendly terms sort of like how Denmark was to Norway.

Iceland was done packing in about twenty minutes, he did not have much stuff he was thinking of how his life would be with America. He didn't speak that much English and was wondering if America would allow him to keep Mr. Puffin, the bird was still young but the few words he knew were not that nice.

It was in the middle of his thinking that Denmark came in and asked if he was ok. "I'm fine," he replied "Will I still be able to see you, Sweden, and Norway?" he asked.

" You will have to ask America first, but I'll tell you what we will all visit you occasionally ok." said Denmark "Now go to sleep you have a big day ahead of you tomorrow."

"Ok good night Denmark," said Iceland Denmark tucked him in and left Iceland dreaming about his future in America

America arrived the next day with his Secretary of State to purchase Iceland and West Indies. He was wearing his blue army uniform which looked a little bit dirty and his face was a little gaunt from his Civil War.

"Hey Denmark ready to get this treaty signed," said America with a smile.

"Yeah sure, listen is there any way I can persuade you not to purchase Iceland you could have Greenland instead," said Denmark Hopefully.

"Sorry Denmark no can do Greenland is too big and mostly ice, Iceland is just the right size," America replied in a tired tone.

"Fine" replied Denmark he was not in the mood to have a argument with America and he could tell America wasn't either, war had tired them both. "Just promise me you will take care of him."

" Of course that's what heroes do," said America with a smile.

The treaty was signed and everything before Denmark even realized it was time to say good bye. West Indies who had been given the name Virgin Islands and Iceland both gave him a hug before they left by boat to America.

Denmark had not realized he was crying until he got home and realized he had something worse to deal with. How would Norway take the news of him selling Iceland?

This was my first story please read and review and be kind in criticism.