Something for the Holidays season! Please read and Review. Note: Both Human names and Country names used.
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"The Great Race"
"I know, I've asked this before, but are you sure you're ready to do this, Alfred-san?" Kiku asked as he walked in with the other into the small jewelry store.
"Of course dude! I got this, no problem! I've been planning this for months so no backing out! I'm the hero after all and hero's always finish through!" Alfred said as he approached the cash register.
"It just seems like it would be difficult and what if you don't make it on time?" Kiku asked nervously.
"Dude! Are you doubting me? Not cool, it's the holiday season, you have to have a little faith." Alfred said, with a wink. He looked to the man behind the register with a smile and told him his name, the man smiled and went to the back.
"I-I'm just concerned for your health, running that much, it could really strain your body." Kiku added.
"Well, I thought about that so I've been training! Also, I'm the United States of America, I'm a lot stronger than you think." Alfred said with a confident laugh.
"It still may prove difficult." Kiku said softly, knowing he wasn't going to persuade the other but still knew he should try.
"Y'know, that's kind of what I wanted to prove though...even if it's difficult...I'll make it for him." Alfred said, blushing a bit in embarrassment.
"Alfred-san, you are a true romantic. I never knew." Kiku said with a small smile.
"Yeah, well don't tell anyone!" Alfred yelled.
"I wont."
The man came back from the back of the store holding a small leather box, he placed in a velvet pouch and handed it to Alfred with a smile. Alfred took it happily and placed it in his pocket after he payed the man. The two then walked outside and over to a bench. Alfred sat there with a bit of hesitation then took out a piece of paper and a pen and scribbled a few lines on the paper. He folded it up and placed it in an envelope.
"Okay, before I do this! I'll give Iggy a quick call." Alfred said taking out his phone. Kiku just gave a nod.
Alfred waited a few moments for Arthur to pick up the phone.
"Hey Artie! Guess what!" Alfred practically screamed into the phone.
"Too Loud! You Git! ...what is it?"
"I'm in Sunderland right now!" Alfred cheered.
"What are you doing all the way over there? Don't tell me you got lost again?"
"No! I meant to be here! I have this awesome plan to run from here all the way to your house!" Alfred exclaimed smiling brightly.
"There? To my house? Are you daft? Why on earth would you think that was a good idea?"
"Hey, Artie what are you doing Christmas?" Alfred asked ignoring the others questions.
"I-I'm staying at home...idiot."
"Okay! I'll be there Christmas morning! You wait and see!" Alfred said with a huge smile.
"It's the 21st, you only have four days to get here if you run! Don't be a fool!"
"I can do it! Have faith in the Christmas spirit!" Alfred chimed happily.
"Christmas spirit my arse! You'd break your legs from running so much!"
"You better hope Santa didn't hear you! Hahaha! I'm doing it, just watch!" Alfred said and hung up before the other could object any further.
Alfred stood up and looked over to Kiku with a grin.
"Let's get started, I've got a lot of ground to cover before Christmas." Alfred said to Kiku.
"R-Right, If you aren't going to change your mind I'll help." Kiku said with a nod.
"Just keep me on track, okay? Tell me if I need to go faster and how much I need to do, I want to get there Christmas morning so I'm counting on you!" Alfred said with a smile, and patted the other's back.
"I'll try my best, Alfred-san, as should you." Kiku said, and Alfred simply flashed him a peace sign.
Alfred went to go get dressed in his running attire while Kiku waited outside. He took out his phone and started texting a few other nations about what was going on. His first reply was from France who was more then excited about this event, he agreed to help a bit and come watch. Surprisingly, Germany texted back next. He only offered to help keep Alfred on track for his running if Kiku needed help. Canada texted back with a smiley face and others responded as well. Even Russia offered some vodka, very surprisingly.
Alfred came out in all windbreaker work out sweats. It was cold as one would expect around this time of the season, the wind chill factor was brutal as well. Kiku gave a nod to Alfred's choice of dress, there were times when Alfred did think ahead. It must have meant that what he was doing was too important to let anything go to chance.
"I've worked out a schedule that could work, it really depends on how fast you run but I think you'll be able to make it if my math is correct." Kiku said holding up a sheet of paper that Alfred scanned over.
"Awesome, dude! I knew I could count on you!" Alfred cheered.
"It is no problem Alfred-san. Also some of the other countries may show up as well to cheer you on." Kiku mentioned, he too seemed to feel a bit more energetic then usual.
"Really? No way! Haha, this is going to be great!"
"Are you ready to start?" Kiku asked and went to get his moped.
"Always ready man!" Alfred said throwing his fist in the air.
"Okay here is the route you need to take, I'll be at the first resting point waiting for you." Kiku said showing Alfred the route on the map then folding it up neatly.
"Awesome, thanks Kiku. You're a great friend." Alfred said with a childish grin.
"A-Ah, well no, I wouldn't say that...I-I just...thank you very much, Alfred-san." Kiku said then gave a quick bow.
"No problem, now lets get started!" Alfred took out a piece of chalk and drew a straight line in front of it and stood behind it, to take a deep breath. Kiku took out his stop watch and when Alfred gave him a nod he set Alfred off and started his watch.
Moped!Kiku can't you just imagine him on one of those?
Any way this is just the intro- to a very fluff and romantic story based around the holidays. 277 miles is a lot but Alfred would do something over the top like that.