Deep ocean eyes slowly made their way open as the outside light shinned throw the windows. The only reason the eyes have opened was because there was a knocking coming from the other side of the door. Aaron sighed deeply and slowly throw the covers off and draped her legs over the side of the bed. Arms wrapped around her body as she made her way to the door grabbing the handle and twisting it. Her blue orbs met lighter blue orbs that belonged to the one and only America, who was already fully dressed. Her eyes widened and before he could say a word she slammed the door and ran to her closet. Today was the day they left and flew all the way to England's house for the world meeting they where having. She grabbed a shirt and pair of pants running to her bathroom for a quick shower, there was no time for a run.
When she got out the shower she quickly pulled over the blue shirt and the black jeans brushing out her hair. Again their was no time to try and blow dry her long thick blonde hair, by the time she landed it would be dry. After brushing her teeth and putting on her socks and shoes she grabbed her bag and jacket before heading down the stairs. At the bottom her brother was waiting with his hands inside his pockets leaning against the staircase post. As Aaron was running down the never ending steps her was trying to pull on her jacket, which matched her brothers. A smile crossed his face as she made the last step, she looked over and smiled back at him.
"We'll stop and get something to eat before the plain leave, alright?"
"Yea, that sounds good" with out another word America grabbed the keys to the car and walked out, Aaron following close behind him. Excitement was bursting inside of her as the drew near the air-port of course it would still be while before they actually made it. They had gotten something quick to eat before getting their. Getting throw the whole place took quite some time, bags, passports, security, then getting on the plain and waiting for everyone else. Luckily being the representative of America and D.C you get treated a little more better then anyone else. They had gotten first class seats, no one was beside them or behind them, so pretty much they where their by themselves. It made Aaron happy, this way she could get a little shut eye before landing and having to stay awake the rest of the day.
Just as the plan started to take off the siblings talked for a few minutes but simply feel fast asleep. Aaron's head was laying on America's shoulder as his head was resting on top of hers, it only took about five minutes to fall asleep. For what seemed like only minutes both sleeping forms where awaken by the pilot talking over the intercom. Aaron looked over to the side and out the window, land was slowly starting to appear before her eyes. Only about ten more minutes and she could see the man that raised her and her brothers, the one and only Britain. The plain landed finally and everyone piled out of the plain and into the air-port to claim their bags and other stuff. It didn't take to long for her and America's bags to make their way around. From what America said there was going to be a car waiting for them in the parking lot with the keys in it. He didn't really say what color it was nor what type of car it would be, that makes it much easier to fine.
She stepped out the building and stopped turing to the blonde beside her, he didn't looked back and continued to walk. She followed him throw the parking lot until they got to a black mustang, one of her favorite kind of cars. America walked to the back and opened the trunk throwing his and Aaron's bags in then walked to the side of the car opening the door for her. She smiled and got in watching as he walked around and into the other side starting it up, the engine roared to life. The drive was unusually quite, normally he would be talking up a storm with her about something. But, today he had talked less only saying things that where important like the car and sleeping situations. They where getting their own rooms but where right next to each other. Throw her whole life she has never been out the country, so this was the first time she has been anywhere. A large older looking house came into view, it was about two stories hight and pained white.
The large double doors where a dark mahogany color with gold colored handles and while trimming. Large round pillars stood on each side of the porch holding up the ceiling, eight windows where placed in the front of the house. She got out slowly and looked up in amazement at the house, it was so beautiful and so large. Her house was large and beautiful as well but she saw that every day, this was a different house. Britain had something to take care of so he was not home right now, a key was placed under the mat for them. America opened the door his bag slung over his shoulder along with Aaron's bag.
"Brother whats wrong with you?" she asked looking around the house, everything was neat and placed just right. Paintings lined the wall a stair case was right in the middle of the room almost like the one at her house. A room, which was the living room, was to the left and a hallway was right down the left side. The walls where just like the house side of the house, white, but the color was a different kind of white. The ceilings where high and a chandler hung from the ceiling, it was really amazing. America didn't say anything but walked up the stairs like he knew where to go, then again he has been here more then once. Aaron followed with out another word, something was bothering him and she didn't want to be yelled at. That's one thing her brothers have never done, they've never yelled at her or even raised their voice in a mean way. She was kinda thankful for that.
The halls where long and many doors lined the wall leaning into what only Aaron could guess was bedrooms. Why in the hell does one man need such a huge house with so many rooms for anyway? It's not like he's ever gonna have three hundred are ever gonna come over and spend that night at once. She let out a small giggle at the thought of all those people being around Iggy (A/N for those who done now Iggy is his nickname) at once is funny. America said he cant even stand being around the five allies when it was war time, let alone the eight of them now. America looked behind him when she giggled and raised an eyebrow, he didn't like being here for so long. It's not that he hated Britain or anything but he could only handle him for so long with out wanting to kill him. Yea sometimes they got along until someone like France or any of the other allies came along. When someone else was around be became a meager ass.
He looked forward and just prayed that no one would come over why they where staying here. There was one thing that he knew for a fact he would do, if he was mean to Aaron at all like he was to him then a fight was going to brake out. He will not stand for anyone picking on her, it was only ok for him to do it since they where family. He stopped at two doors and turned around to face the shorter and younger female, she stopped and looked up. He slowly smiled at her and opened the door to the room she would be staying in and she walked in.
"Whoa, this is nice," she said looking around "it would be better if our flag was painted on the wall" this made her brother laugh and throw his arm around her shoulder.
"It would but you know the grumpy old man" he laughed
"What about the grumpy old man" a thick british accent boomed from behind them, the two jumped and then laughed turning around. There stood the man of the house, his hair was still messy and still very blonde. He wore a green tacky looking military uniform, his arms where crossed over his chest staring with deep green eyes. He was still shorter then America but he was also taller then Aaron was, a smile spread across her face. She throw down everything in her arms and ran over to the englishman throwing her arms around his neck tightly. Said man wrapped his arms around her waist smiling
"It's good to see you too Aaron, how have you been" they pulled away and she moved back to her position beside her brother.
"I've been pretty good, I learned I can go out running again!" she said happily
"Thats good to hear, how long have you been waiting?"
"We where only here about ten minutes" America answered back, Aaron looked down and started to pick up the few things she was holding. The two men started to talk about things she really didn't care about nor was she concerned about it. Her bag was sitting on the king size bed since it was only a few days there was no point in putting clothes away. She did unzip the pocket of the bag pulling out the small brown dog and set it on the bed, the smile reappeared on her face. She turned around to face the two blonde man only to find them already starring at her, she raised an eyebrow.
"What?" they shock their heads, she shrugged it off and walked over there looping her arms throw both the mens.
"The meeting has been moved to around one tomorrow since it seems like Russia is having a hard time making it. He said something about a bad snow storm is going one or something like that."
"Do we really have to wait for the commie to come? Cant we just start with out him?"
"No, America, personally I feel the same way, and I hate to say that, but its the G8 not the G7"
"Fine" he sighed, ever since the Cold War he's been calling Russia a commie, and it made Aaron mad. Yea she didn't know the guy, but it was still wrong to call people names not matter how mean or weird they are. What ever they seemed to be talking about was over so Britain looked over and down at the female.
"I see you still have the little toy I made you" he said, she looked over at the dog on the bed and back over at him with a smile and nodded.
"I dont go anywhere over night with out it"
"I'm glad to see it still being of use, why dont we go down and make something to eat, I bet your hungry. I know your brother is, theres not a time when he isn't" America laughed, it was mostly true he was always eating.
"Alright! Only if I get to cook!" she called while dragging the two down he stairs, once at the bottom she stopped and let Britain led the say. It would only take her one time to learn where the kitchen was, thats one thing she had special about herself. It came in handy but it was also a burden, but she had a picture perfect memory. Once something happened there was no way she was going to be able to forget that it happened. It was good in a way that she could make her way around with out getting lost and when she needs something a the store. But it was also bad because if something bad ever happened to her or something she didn't want to remember there was no getting rid of it. Sure she could not think about it or try and distract herself, but the memory with always be there.
Britain opened the door to the kitchen letting the two behind him in, Aaron stepped in and looked around the large kitchen. The first thing on her mind was to open ever cabinet and memorize where everything is placed. So that exactly what she started to do, only about five to ten seconds was all it took for her to look into each one. Nether male questioned her since they knew about her memory skill, they just let her do her thing. She finished with the last cabinet and closed it turning to the two still by the door, everything was locked in her brain. With that all done it was time to start cooking, she pulled out a pot setting it on the stove, time to get to work. She pulled things our left and right spices and dressings, it was going to be a good feast tonight. England and America sat down at the island in the kitchen watch her move around like she's lived there her whole life.
What ever it was she was making was starting to smell really good and their mouths started to water. Now its been about twenty minutes, only a few more things to get and she can serve the food. Luckily she didn't get her cooking skills from a certain english man, actually she learned how to cook from her other brother.
"Alright boys, the food is ready" she called turning around, three plates had been set out and food on top of it.
"Oh wow, Aaron that looks amazing" Iggy said coming closer to look at it, to him it would since he cant really cook, but she would never tell him that. She smiled and took one handing it to him then one to her brother finally taking the last one for herself. What she cooked was chicken with sauce and cheese on top, and some other things on the side. It had to be her favorite meal every, it could also be placed in bread to make sandwiches. Aaron sat down with then at the island, she looked back at the time it was just turning about five. It took about six hours and fifty-five minutes, not including baggage claim and the drive to the house. She was glad it was over now she got to hand out with Iggy and tomorrow with all the other counties. It didn't take long for the food to be demolished, which Aaron took as a complement that it was good.
"Well, Aaron, that was delicious! Where did you learn to cook like this?" Iggy asked setting down a white napkin he was using
"Not from you, thats for sure" America butted in with a whisper, Iggy turned around and glared daggers at America who just started to laugh. Aaron giggled picking up the plates from the table walking over to the sink,
"I learned from big brother Canada when I was younger, from there I just keep trying and trying to perfect it. And as you can tell I have perfected this meal, which I'm happy you like it thank you!" she said setting the plates down turning on the water, the water hit the plates washing away some of the extra sauce and cheese that didn't stick to the plate.
"Aaron you dont have to do that, I'll get it later" Iggy said from behind her
"No, I got it, I made the mess so I'll clean it, dont worry about" she said not turing around to look at him, America looked over and stood up walking closer pulling up his sleeves.
"Ready to work Captain!" he yelled standing straight with arms down at his sides, like a soldier waiting for commands. She smiled and did the same,
"Good! I want you to get the pots and start scrubbing soldier! Be care full the enemy's a bitch to clean!"
"No worries captain!" with that he turned getting the pots from the stove and bringing them to the sink to be filled with water and soap. Iggy leaned against the counter with a smile on his face, even when they where little they where close. When he first found then they really didn't get along, but the older they got the closer the relationship got. While the two cleaned memories of the two younger siblings played throw Iggy's mind like it was yesterday. Aaron stood back drying her hands on a towel that she had gotten out, America did the same thing.
"Captain, the war is over, we won" he said Aaron laughed nodding, for real like that sauce is really hard to clean off. It's not a job for the weak willed, it takes some hard scrubbing and some time to get truly clean.
"Good work soldier, mission over, until next time" Iggy walked Aaron around the house to get her use to it and so she wouldn't get lost. It wasn't that big when you walked around it like it portrayed on the outside, but it was still to big for one person. The house had about fifteen rooms and about sixteen bathrooms, a kitchen, dinning room, game room, living room, and basement. Guess it was a good house for someone who had friends or family over all the time, and that was not Iggy. By now the three where sitting in the living room the siblings on one couch and Iggy on the other across from them.
"So, how was the flight?" Iggy asked trying to make conversation,
"Not sure we sleep throw the whole thing, it was a nice nap" Aaron answered back,
"You sleep almost seven hours!? How?"
"Not really that sure, guess waking up early makes you so tired you just sleep any way you can" she shrugged leaning back so that way she was leaning on her brother, she laid her her head back on his shoulder. Up until around ten they talked about how things where going back home and what Aaron has been up to. It was nice to see Iggy again she messed not seeing him, every time he came to visit for meetings and stuff she was gone. Normally she had dance or gymnastics or just with a group of friends she had made when she went to school. So, of course she never got to see him much, so these three days she was going to spend as much time with him as she could. When it reached ten o'clock she was to tired to stay awake anymore, even thought she slept almost seven hours. It didn't matter to her she was still tired and was excited about tomorrows meeting, it was going to be great.
Aaron brushed out her long hair throwing it up in a tight bun before changing into her pajamas for the night. There was a bathroom attached to the room, so she walked in with her toothbrush and toothpaste to brush her teeth. She peeled back the blankets crawling in and pulling them back over her body up to her chin. The bed was so soft and so comfortable she didn't want to leave it anytime soon, tonight was going to be a good night sleep. Before going to bed she made sure that she took out her contacts, her mind slowly started to drift. Sleep took over the girl like it was nothing, as she slept over in the next room her brother was getting ready for bed. He walked into her room and kissed her forehead whispering a good night before going back to his room. The house was nice and quite by twelve, all the lights where out and the people sleeping, nothing made a sound.
Sooner then she hoped light began to appear from over the horizon, peeking its way throw the blinds on the window. With in ten minutes light had almost covered the enter room, all she could do was pull the covers over her eyes. It didn't help, once she did that it started to get over heated so she throw them off and looked at the clock. She ground and rolled over on her stomach, it was only eight leaving five hours to get ready. It was only gonna take ten maybe fifteen minutes tops for her to get ready, the only thing taking up time was her hair. Being so long and thick it was going to be harder to tame and put up in a bun and get every single strand of hair. She ended up just laying in bed until around ten, once it was that time she got up to get ready for the day. Aaron had no idea how long this meeting was going to last or if it would even be today, since Iggy said someone was having trouble getting here. Only thing to do right now was to brush out her hair until every single not and tangle was out of her hair.
Aaron placed the brush back down on the sink and picked up a hair-tie, the started to pull her hair up. It took about ten minutes to get it into a nice and neat tight bun that would last the day, her bangs fell over her face. Then walked over to the bag she brought pulling out a shirt and skirt, that matched her brothers uniform that he always wore to these things. She took off her night clothes and slid into her new ones, then came the socks along with her knee night combat boots. She walked in front of a mirror and looked left and right all around her self before half smiling. Looking back over at the clock it was about eight twenty four, she still had plenty of time to do things. America wouldn't be up just yet but Iggy might be, she left her room and made her way down to the first floor. Nothing seemed to be moving and it was still really quiet throwout the house.
Before furthering her search it was time to put some food in her stomach before it started to growl. The kitchen was empty but it looked like someone was in there due to the dishes in the sink. All the short blonde ate was toast with jelly on it, nothing big since she wasn't really that hungry in the first place. Time to finish looking for Iggy, if she knew any better he would be in the living room with a book in hand. Thats exactly what she saw while walking into the room, he seemed so focused that he didn't even notice her standing there. She smiled and walked closer so that way she was standing right behind him, leaning over she wrapped her arms around him and giggled as he jumped.
"Good morning, daddy!" she exclaimed
"Oh, good morning Aaron, you scared me there for a second" he called back smiling up at her, she giggled and flashed a peace sign before and sitting next to him. Iggy set the book down and turn to her "I see your still a early rise"
"Some things never change" she said simply then looked towards the door way and sighed "like brothers bad habit of sleeping in late..." Iggy just sighed "so what are you reading there?" she scooted closer to get a good look at the cover of the book. The over was a picture of a long hallway, in the middle of it all was a silver locket and a girl crawling out of it. At the bottom the name Identity was spelled out in giant white letters, it looked pretty good from the cover but never judge a book by its cover.
"It just book, I needed something to do while I was waiting for twelve to roll around" she picked it up and looked at it more,
"Is it any good so far?"
"It's... alright, I wouldn't say it was my favorite"
"So why not just pick something different? You have such a huge selection of books theres bound to be something in there you haven't read" she placed it down on the table in front of them and leaned back more on the couch waiting for him to reply.
"Yes, I know" he sighed, "but most of them are on the very top shelf and I would need some kind of latter to get them" she rolled her eyes at him, he then began to tell her about some of his favorite books he had there. It really didn't interest her but she didn't want to be mean and tell him that, so she just zoned out most of the way. She started to think to her self him her mine 'geez daddy needs to make some friends or something all he does is set here and read these books. Go make some friends out out to a bar with them do something other then reading for once!' her attention was drawn back by the sound of something coming down the stairs behind them. Both of their heads turned to the door way waiting for a body to come throw it, but nothing did.
Aaron turned her face towards Iggy and raised an eye brow at him, he just shrugged and looked back. They sat there in silence for a few minutes waiting for the noise to happen again, there was no way they imagined that... right? No longer able to stand it, Aaron, stood up then took off towards the living room doorway leading to the main hall. Looking all around the front part nothing was there, if it was America he would of made his way to the kitchen. So, to the kitchen she went but when she got there no one was even in the kitchen everything was where it was the last time she was in there. Slowly but surely she made her way back to the living room where Iggy still sat and she shock her head. His eyes went completely white and his body shock a little.
"What do you mean no!? We both heard someone coming down!" he yelled jumping up and walking over to check for himself
"No one was here or in the kitchen! Ether brother is getting ready to scare the shit out of us, or someone broke in" she crossed her arms over her chest looking around her, the taller blonde sighed out loud before making his way to the stairs.
"I'm going to go see if your brother is still sleeping or not" Aaron only nodded as the englishman disappeared around the corner. The minute he rounded the corner America jumped out from behind something with a huge smile on his face. He ran over pulling her into a huge morning hug,
"Dudette! Wanna help me prank Britain?"
"Hell yes!" she yelled following the older american up the stair case and down the hall to the room he was using. Once they reached the hot America turned to his sister whispering the plan into her ear before running off. She jogged to the room Iggy was at, he was just shutting the door when she stopped next to him.
"He was still sleeping when I peeked in"
"Then who was coming down the stairs... There was no way we both could of imagined the same noise" He simply shock his head and shrugged
"I have no idea, love" and just like that three knocks came from the other end of the hall, Aaron took a side step closer to Iggy grabbing his sleeve. Again three knocks came but this time it was from behind them. The bushy browed man turned around every time a knock came from around them, knocks came from all around. It seemed to almost circle them getting louder and louder, harder and more frequent. Once it got closer there seem to be a very soft low whisper after each one, Aaron gulped and held on tighter.
"Daddy..."
"It's alright, Aaron, there is nothing to worry about" his arms sank around her holding her close. A smirk crossed her face small enough that he couldn't see but big enough for her brother to see, signaling him. From behind them America crawled up getting close to Iggy's ear
"Dude!" the two bursted into a huge fit of laugher as the blonde jumped about ten feet in the air then fall onto the ground.
"YOU BLOODY GIT! WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT FOR?" he yelled standing back up getting in America's face, said man was still laughing to hard to answer.
"Dude you should of saw your self!" he laughed out "I never seen someone jump so high before in my life!" Aaron laughed even harder clutching her sides. Iggy backed away slightly glared daggers over at America, if looks could kill America would of been dead long ago. Aaron subsided her giggles and walked closer throwing her arms around him laying her face on his chest. A few more giggles escape but she managed to stop them never letting go of her 'daddy'. Said daddy sighed placing one arm around her shoulders pinching the bridge of his nose.
"Go get dressed you bloody git, we have to be their earlier then everyone else." a huge smile crossed the girls face as she ran to go get her bombers jacket, that matched America's. She flew down the stairs and stood next to Iggy waiting for her brother, excitement built up with every passing second.
