Denmark's POV
As I sail across the open seas, I chug down a mug of scotch.
"Land ho!" I hear the sailor in the crow's nest shout. Looking over the far side of the ship I see a vast land of white.
"We'll port there for tonight men." I shout to all the sailors.
"Damn." I mutter to myself as I walk across the barren, snowy land, "I didn't prepare to endure weather this harsh. I should've brought better snow equipment." Carrying a bow in my hand, I spot movement. I aim, fire, then take down a large animal. As I walk over to claim my meat, I see someone watching me. I walk over to where the person's hiding-and to my surprise I find a small girl with black hair and icy blue eyes. She has darker skin and her clothing is rather thin, considering the weather conditions. She's shivering up a storm.
"Are you lost?" I ask the small girl.
"N-no." She quietly mutters. "T-this is w-where I live."
"Really?" I question her.
"Y-yes." She confirms. "My village isn't far from here."
"One second please," I say. I run over and get the meat I killed-a Caribou. I tie its legs together then sling the animal over my shoulder. I walk back to the little girl, extend my hand to her and say,
"Can you take me to your village?" She nods her head, takes my hand, and begins walking.
Finally, I see a large group of people huddled together, talking. Around them are house structures of ice and animal skins.
"Hello there." I call to all the people. I offer to the group the meat I took down. An elder women stands up and says to me,
"We greatly appreciate the food, young man. For both the food and bringing the girl back." She takes the small girl, turns her to face me and continues. "This is Greenland. As you can see she's a new country. I'm her mentor."
"It's nice to meet you." I say. "I am Denmark." The women nods in respect to me. "Would you like to stay and eat with us?" The women offers.
"I'd love to, but I should be getting back to my men now. We have to set sail again in the morning." I look down, seeing Greenland tugging on my coat.
"Don't go yet." She says in a small and soft voice. I crouch down to be at her level.
"I wish I could stay." I say, rubbing her head. I see tears begin to form in the small girl's eyes.
"Alright, I understand." She says, sadly. I sight, and wipe the tears from her eyes with my gloved hand.
"Maybe I can work something out. I want to protect you…" I say to her, I think to myself for a bit then propose, "And that's what I'll do. Greenland would you like to become a part of my kingdom? I promise to protect you in every way I can." Greenland runs up and hugs me.
"Yes!" She exclaims, then looks up at me with her bright blue eyes and says, "Big brother."