A/N: First I would like to apologize for the shortness of this chapter. I had intended for it to be longer but then it just turned out like this. But anyways, yay! Maddie and Alfred finally get to meet. I have a goal for all of the stories I am working on right now, to update regularly. However, work started back up so I ask that you will be patient with me.

Also, a big thanks to my reviewers: Fairylust, Kramburg, and purplebunnysrock01. You gave me fuel to write faster. Also a big thanks to everyone who followed the story.

Well, enough babbling... Enjoy!

Chapter 2: When They Collide

Friday Night, America

Alfred and his mother had decided to meet his father and half-sister at the airport. He was discovering that it was hard to contain his excited nervous feelings, so he took to passing the length of the waiting area. His father had called shortly before their flight had left and said that everything seemed to be going according to schedule. If that was the case they should have been there twenty minutes earlier.

"Alfred, stop that. You are going to drive me insane. Sit down." His mother scolded lightly.

"Why haven't they landed yet? He said everything was on time."

The woman let out a sigh. "There could have been a delay after they got on the plane dear. He wouldn't have been able to let us know at that point."

"Attention. Flight 172 is preparing to land. Please wait patiently for the passengers to depart." The speaker directly above him crackled.

His mother let out a dignified laugh. "See son, there was nothing to worry about."

Alfred stopped and stared out the window hoping to get a glimpse of this mysterious girl that shared the same father as him. But unfortunately for the glasses wearing blond when they plane landed the unloading dock was located on the opposite side.

After nearly another twenty minutes, Alfred spotted his father coming through the terminal but he didn't see anyone with him. In the pit of his stomach he worried that his half-sister was lost somewhere. He turned to his mother to ask where the girl was but by the look on her face he knew that she had arrived.

Standing beside their father was a petite girl that had long blonde hair pulled into two low ponytails. Her bangs were pulled back out of her face with maple leaf shaped hair clips on either side. As they approached Alfred noticed that her eyes almost had a lavender hue to them. She was wearing a knee length pastel pink dress with white tights and boots that were almost to her knees. Over her dress she wore a red overcoat that had maple leaves printed around the bottom.

The American teen was amazed at how adorable she looked even though he was only a year older than her. He wanted to protect her and he knew that he would have to as soon as Francis saw her.

"Hello Father." Alfred greeted when they finally were within a reasonable distance.

"Alfred, it's good to see you." The older male greeted. He turned to the girl next to him. "This is Madeline. Madeline, this is Alfred and my wife, Malinda."

The girl gave everyone a soft smile. "Nice to meet you."

"Oh my dear, the pleasure is all ours. Come, come. Let's get your bags and head home." Alfred's mother gushed over the teen.

Before Madeline could be pulled away by Mrs. Jones, her husband cleared his throat. "Malinda, I need to speak with you for a minute." She nodded and they took a few steps to the side.

While they were having what looked like a very serious conversation, Alfred and Madeline were left standing there awkwardly.

"So, um, nice to meet you?" Alfred said.

"Of course." She whispered. "What do you think they are talking about?"

"No clue but our father looks like he is going to get beat any second now."

Within seconds of this observation, his mother whacked her husband across the arm and shrieked. "You let her what?!"

"Honey, it's not dangerous. I mean…" His voice got low again but Madeline knew exactly what they were talking about.

"Kuma…" She whispered. "Does Mrs. Jones not like animals?"

The other blond teen shrugged. "It depends. What kind of animal?"

"A dwarf polar bear."

His blue eyes widened. "You have a pet polar bear? That is so cool."

"I don't think your mother agrees."

"Dad will talk her into it. Plus, she won't be able to say no to you for quite a long time," Alfred laughed.

Madeline eyed him curiously. "Why not?"

"Only because you're her dream come true. Mom always wanted a daughter." A smile spread across Alfred's face.

He could tell the girl wanted to ask him something, but when his parents started approaching she refrained from doing so.

"Alright you two, let's go get the luggage and head home." Mrs. Jones told the teens.

Alfred noticed that Madeline tensed up. "Excuse me." Her voice was almost a whisper. "What about Kuma?"

"Oh yes. Your father will get the bear while we get the rest of the bags."

"Okay. I was worried that he would be sent away, since you two were arguing." Madeline looked down sadly.

Alfred's mother let out a laugh. "Of course not, dear. Your father just failed to tell me beforehand and that is why I was upset. Now move along, both of you." She began to usher the teens towards the baggage return. "It's getting late and we need to get you settled in."

Friday Night, The Jones' Residence

"Are you sure you don't want me to help?" The mother of Alfred asked.

Madeline nodded. "Oui, madam. I don't want to be anymore of a burden than I already am."

"Oh, honey, you are not a burden." Malinda reassured the young blonde. "If you need anything I will be in the kitchen."

After Malinda left the room Madeline let out a big sigh. The room was rather boring because he had insisted that she wanted to decorate the room with her own belongings. At least that way the Canadian would feel somewhat at home. There were only two pieces of furniture in the room, a queen size bed and a medium sized vanity. In the closet there were a few hangers and some drawer like compartments. It didn't take her long to unpack her luggage since she had only packed a weeks worth of clothes. Her father had arranged for the rest of her belongings to be delivered on Monday, while the rest of her mother's belongings would be placed in a storage unit to be dealt with at a later time.

As she hung up the last dress, Maddie heard the pitter-patter of little paws enter her room. "Good evening, Kumacheerio."

The white polar bear, whose actual name is Kumajiro, crawled onto her bed and flopped down. "Who are you?"

"Madeline," a smile ghosted her lips. "Your owner, silly."

"What are you doing?" The child like voice asked.

"Unpacking. Trying to get settled in." A yawn escaped from the young teen.

"You should sleep."

"I know but I'm afraid I will dream of maman."

"Why afraid?" The bear tilted his head to the side.

At the thought tears speckled her eyes. "Because I miss her so much. I know I will just be disappointed when I wake up and I can't control any of it." She picked up the fluffy white ball of fur and sat down on her bed. Burying her face in Kumajiro's fur she let out a sob. "I already miss home. I just want this to be the dream and not the other way around."

"I miss maman too." The bear attempted to hug her back.

Before long both Madeline and her Kumajiro had fallen asleep. What Madeline didn't know was that although she lost someone special, she was about to gain even more friends that would become irreplaceable and a brother who would always have her back. Even when she didn't necessarily want him to.

A/N: In case you didn't know...

maman: Mommy

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