Esrt Page 14

Summary: Belgium has a fun night of drinking. At the end of the night, she blacks out and wakes up in her bed without clothes. Her sibling Luxembourg walks in and asks her about the day where she was dependent. "I remember warm sun and warm faces."

Author's note: I do not own Hetalia, the characters, or Ivoryton Piano Factory. And yes, another name for Belgium is Bella.

"And I can't stay away,

Because you're a radio wave,

And you always seem to be transmitting

To my brain…"

-Ivoryton Piano Factory, Esrt Page 14

"Bring out the ale, boys! We're going to have some fun tonight!" shouted a short haired blonde woman. Normally, she wasn't the one causing the ruckus, but today was a great day for her, and she just had to celebrate. Two good things happened today, and she had to transfer her excitement to the bar. What did happen today? One, she got a few new trades in which would bring in great revenue to her country. Two, she got to rub in Alfred's face that she invented French fries. He did flip out, saying Francis was the one who created them. Dumbass.

Soon enough, she was challenging a few men to a drinking contest after they boasted about being able to hold their drinks longer. Bella knew that she was the best drinker in the bar, but she had to prove it to these jerks. Within a few minutes, the men were down, and she was claimed the winner. "Make these men pay the tab!" she said with a grin. She then swayed and staggered her way to a table where a lonely looking man was looking into his whiskey glass. He seemed to be somewhat drunk himself. The pair had a small conversation over a few drinks. Though, soon enough, Bella started to slowly blur out of reality. Then, she blacked out, not waking up until morning.

She woke up, clutching her head and cursing the drinking game. She sighed and was about to get of bed when she realized she was nude. She squeaked and reached for a robe. That's when she heard a knock on the door. "Who is it?" she asked, before clutching her aching head again. "Bella?" squeaked a young woman's voice from the other side. "Oh! Luxie!" she said as she grabbed her robe and put it on. She walked to the door and opened it. Luxembourg walked into her sister's room and sat on her bed quietly.

"What's wrong, Luxie?" she asked.
Mumble.

"What?"
"Bella, I heard you were once dependent. Was that true?"

"Yes it was."
"What was it like?" Luxie asked curiously.

"Who told you about this anyway?"

"Netherlands."
"Ugh, must he bring that up AGAIN?!"

"What?"
"Oh, we fought over why I should become independent a long time ago. He always does this!"
"So, you won't tell me?"
Bella sighed. "You really want to know?" Luxembourg smiled and nodded.

This caused Belgium to sigh. She thought for a moment and smiled a little. "I remember warm sun and warm faces." She started. A small smile crossed her face as she thought of the days working for Spain. The warm sun brushed her skin as she worked with young Romano on the fields. And no matter how many times her brother Netherlands pushed her to break free of Antonio's grasp. A part of her didn't want to go because she was afraid that he would go pedo all over poor Romano, so she stayed. They even went to war because of this. Older brothers didn't know when to quit, did they?

She never did work too long on the fields, but she did from time to time. Sometimes she did it to admire the sun and the glory that was around her. Just because she was working under Spain didn't mean she couldn't enjoy what was around her. She watched young Romano work the fields with her. He was struggling to hold the bushel of tomatoes. How adorable!

Soon, Antonio came with some refreshments for hard work paid off. Bella and Romano looked at him with happiness. They sat under the shade of a tree and started eating the snacks Antonio had provided. Bella sipped her drink, and then Antonio looked at her and smiled. "Is working the fields too hard, Bella? I could have you working inside again." Antonio smiled and nodded.

"Why the hell do you have us working so hard anyways?!" Romano asked bitterly.

"If you must know, potty mouth, the harvest is coming up which means soon the crops will wither and then we have to wait till spring in order to work again."
"Well, we do have house work to do nonetheless." Bella interjected.

"Yes, we do." Antonio said simply, nodding. "But we still have to get as many tomatoes as possible." He added. The two others nodded. "And today, since Bella is working too, I'm helping."
"Don't you work in the fields usually?!" the two asked angrily.

"Si, but I had some paperwork to do, after all." He said simply. Bella and Romano slowly nodded. Soon, they got back to work. Once night fell, the three were very tired. They retreated back to the large house and went back to their rooms. But Bella was stopped by Antonio. "I'd like to talk with you." He said with a smile. They walked to his office and sat down.

"Bella, I know that you've stayed against your brother's wishes. Why is that?"
"I wanted to protect Romano. Well, if you tried anything that is…"
"I'm not like that!" Antonio said angrily.

"I'm not the only one who thinks that, you know!"
"Really? Are there really people who think I…?" Antonio asked as Bella nodded. He sighed and looked away.

"What did you want to see me about?"
"Oh! Right…" he said as he cleared his throat. Bella waited anxiously. "I… I don't know who to say this…"
"You can say it, I'm sure I won't mind…"
"I want a marriage pact with you."
"What?!"
"See, I knew you wouldn't like it!"
"Why…?"
"Everyone is starting to go against me, so I need someone to go to just in case I need them."
"And you're going to me?"
"Si."
"I… I don't know what to say."
"Please say yes." Spain said anxiously.

"I want some time to think. This is really a lot to take in. Marriage is quite a bit, ya know?" Bella said as Antonio nodded.

"I understand." He said as Bella stood and left. Antonio sighed and looked at the marriage papers he had ready. Bella, on the other hand, was feeling very dizzy as she went to her room. It was small, quaint room. She just changed out of her outfit and into her nightgown. She needed the rest. And she really did, because when she hit the pillow, she went right to sleep.

She woke up to Romano shaking her. "Bella! Move your ass! It's time to wake up!" he said bitterly. Bella quickly sat up, looks like she slept in. The warm sun seemed scorching now. She pushed the cursing Romano out of the room and changed into her outfit. She walked out, wondering why no one woke her up. She found Antonio outside. "Just cleaning today, right?" she asked. He nodded and asked "Can you cook today too?" She nodded and walked off to clean.

Soon, lunch came and she made enough for three. It was one of Antonio's favorite dishes, containing tomatoes. She walked out to the fields and called out for the two. Romano came running, with Antonio following close behind. Antonio looked at the food and smiled brightly. They took their plates and sat on the stairs to eat. Bella sat in between them, and started eating as well. Antonio was about to talk when Bella started talking.

"You know, since it's only us now, we should have a name for ourselves."
"What the hell are you talking about, crazy lady?" Romano asked.

"Well, it has always been us for a long time, so I think we should have a name for ourselves." Bella said thoughtfully.

"The Three Amigos?" Antonio asked.
Bella shook her head. "No, too cliché…"
"Then what the hell do you want to call us?!" Romano asked impatiently.

Bella looked out across the tomato fields. That's when it hit her. "The Tomato Trio!" she said happily.

Antonio grinned and said "Si! I like that a lot!"

"For once, I agree." Romano said in a content manner.
Then it was decreed, Romano, Bella, and Antonio were now the Tomato Trio. This made them quite happy that they now had a name for their tightly knit group. Night fell upon them again, and after eating dinner, Bella was called into Antonio's office again. "I know this seems impatient, but have you been thinking about this?" he asked.

Bella nodded. "Do we have to do this now?"
Antonio shook his head. "Either way, it's a no. If you say yes to the marriage, it won't have to take place anytime soon. I just want a head to rest on when I need it. And if you still need more time, I'll always understand that." He told her.

Bella sighed and thought for a few moments. "Can I see the marriage papers?" she asked. Antonio handed her the papers and she read through each and every word. She then grabbed a pen off of Antonio's desk and said "I will sign this on a few conditions."
"And what are they?"
"We won't be married until you really need it, for one thing."
He nodded.

"I don't want to be married too soon. You're my boss right now, Antonio. And until I become independent, that will always be. So, no marriage until then."
He nodded again.

"And lastly. I've always wanted to be married to someone I love. Show me reasons that I should love you, and it will be so." She finished.

He nodded and said "Well, Belgium. We have a deal." She nodded and signed the papers where it said she should sign. She gave him the papers and said "No matter what your boss says, remember the terms of our agreement." Antonio nodded and kissed her cheek. He whispered in her ear and said "I will keep my promise."

"Always…"

Luxie looked on in wonder. "What happened afterwards?" she asked.

"Things went on as usual. I and Romano worked until I became an independent state. Romano is independent too, but he never acts it. He still has that toilet mouth too." She said.

"What about the Tomato Trio?"
"Well, nothing can stay forever I'm afraid." She said sadly.

"Oh?" a male voice called from the hallway. This made Bella jump. She knew that voice as well. She bit her lip and looked over towards the hall. Into the room came a wet haired Spain. She figured he used her shower. She frowned as Antonio walked over, but Luxie looked on with a knowing smile. Bella looked at him and bluntly asked "Did you rape me?"
"No! No! We were both drunk, and I blacked out. Next thing I knew we were both naked and in bed!" he said quickly. That didn't ease Bella's mind.

"What are you doing here, anyway?" she asked.

He sighed and said "I need something…"

"With what?" she asked. He sat down on the bed next to her and then pulled out a ring from his robe pocket. "I need your hand in marriage." He said. She gasped, and Luxie snuck out of the room to leave them alone. "Why…?"

"I miss you. Don't you remember when I used to serenade you outside your window at my house, or even when I'd help you clean in the house while Romano cried out for help from the fields. Didn't that mean anything to you?" he asked.

"Of course it did. Do you think I forgot about the Tomato Trio?"
"I did hear your story. I told your sister to ask that so I could hear what you remember. I would've thought you would forget about it since you've been so busy with everything. But I was happy to see you happy last night in the bar. You hadn't lost that spirit that I always saw in you years ago."

"Is that why you came back? You do need my help?"

"Yes, and I need you. Please, marry me…" he pleaded. Bella smiled a little and put her hand on his shoulder. "Don't you remember the conditions?" she asked. Antonio frowned slightly and nodded.

"You followed every one of them except one. I don't love you, Antonio. Prove to me that I should, and I will." She told him simply.

Antonio smiled a little and said "How about a date, then? When are you free?"

Bella giggled and said "Eager as ever, I see. How about this afternoon?"

Antonio grinned and said "Alright! I will make you the happiest nation in the world!"

End Part 1/3