A big thanks to AquaEclipse and Bob Ross for reviewing. Sorry for the wait, guys! I was kinda at a loss of how to write the next chapter, hope this makes up for the late update. Now, on with the show!
Taiwan clung to America's arm with one arm holding his while the other held the Stitch plushie that he sweetly bought for her, the smile on her face was wide and filled with joy, on the walk to the car. She could feel the hearts floating around them. They're not even out of the airport and their date was already off to a fantastic start!
She nearly wanted to squeal from how excited and happy she was, but she didn't want to look weird, though Taiwan was sure America would love her no matter what.
Oh, speaking of the love matter… Despite how well things are going, Taiwan still needs to work to make America fall head over heels for her, maybe (if possible) have him love her so much that he'll dump that stupid old jerk for her~ And when that happens, she'll be recognized as her nation by him, and her love can use his power of international pressure so all the other nations can do the same and-
Taiwan blinked and shook her head, puffing her cheeks. No, no, no! One step at a time, Taiwan! Don't go fantasizing about China's crushing, satisfying and humiliating defeat when you and America haven't even had their first kiss yet!
Well, she would have succeeded in at least giving him a peck on the cheek if it weren't for that creepy old man…
Speaking of that creepy old Russian man… why did something about him feel familiar to Taiwan?
You know what? Forget that creep! She has more important things to think about like, say, plan her wedding with America! Taiwan did a little digging and found that weddings can take place in Disney World! Oh, how amazing… their union can be where their very first date took place….
Whatever happened to one step at a time?
"Shut up, you!" Taiwan snapped at the sky, earning a puzzled look from America as she hugged his arm possessively.
"Uh… Mei? You okay, dudette?" America asked her, sounding weirded out.
Taiwan flinched and adopted a nervous grin as she tried to think of an explanation. "O-Oh, yeah, Alfred! I'm fine, completely fine… Just snapped from having that jerk China's voice stuck in my head scolding me and stuff. It's really annoying."
Much to her relief, America bought it, and he snorted. "Dude, I can totally relate to that. You have no idea how many times I heard China's voice echoing in my head "GIVE ME MY MONEY, ARU!" whenever I take from my Vegas savings."
Taiwan burst out giggling at America mimicking China's voice. "Tee-hee, you think that's tough? At least you don't have him constantly going "REUNITE WITH ME THIS INSTANT, TAIWAN, OR YOU WON'T HAVE ANY PANDAS!" every week."
Now it was America's turn to laugh. "No way, Mei-Mei. "I'M STILL WAITING FOR MY MONEY, AMERICA!~" takes the cake for the being the most annoying."
"Nope, it's definitely "HAHAHAIYAH! NOW EVEN AIRPORTS KNOW YOU'RE A PART OF ME!" that wins." Taiwan shook her head with a sly grin.
"THE PANDA EXPRESS DOESN'T HAVE REAL CHINESE FOOD, ARU! DISGRACEFUL!"
"YOU HAVE LOST YET ANOTHER ALLY, TAIWAN! SURRENDER WHILE YOU CAN, ARU!"
"I OWN YOU, AMERICA! ALL YOUR CHINATOWNS ARE PROOF OF THAT!"
"TAIWAN, ABANDON THAT IMAGINARY FLAG OF YOURS RIGHT NOW!"
"I DO NOT SOUND LIKE THAT, ARU!"
Both America and Taiwan stopped their laughing and blinked at that last one, and they looked behind them to see if anyone was following them, but there weren't any people behind them that could have said that. Although, Taiwan could have sworn she heard a yelp.
Huh.
America shuddered. "Geez, China's so stuck in our heads that I'm beginning to hear things. This sucks, I hope that guy's not gonna haunt us for the rest of the trip."
America sighed just as Taiwan heard what sounded like a slap and then a quiet "Ow!", and she looked around once more. Honestly, are these weird interruptions of her romantic quality time with America going to be a regular thing?
"Anyway…" America began, and Taiwan turned her attention back to him, seeing him smile. "Let's go to the hotel, Mei. I got us a sweet room!"
At this Taiwan beamed and hugged America's arm again, and the pair resumed their walk to the car.
/ / / / /
"OW!"
Vietnam glared at China fiercely as the latter rubbed his hurt cheek, having slapped him again for nearly giving away their presence to the happy couple. Although to be honest, Vietnam couldn't help but smirk at several of the imitations of Teacher's girlish voice, they were very accurate. But anyway, she was angry at China. Well, angrier. So, she gave him a much-deserved slap to get him to behave.
She was obviously going to get shrill scolding for this, but that didn't matter. What did matter was making sure that nothing and no one spoils Taiwan's good mood from her date with America. Vietnam was honestly amazed by how much Taiwan was smiling, the latter was smiling so much that it looked painful to Vietnam.
Vietnam could hardly keep a smile for ten seconds, which was a massive improvement from a dozen years ago.
She did have her doubts of Taiwan's desire to ask America out on a date, as well as her wish to become his girlfriend and then wife, due to Vietnam's concerns that knowing America's obliviousness and sometimes insensitiveness he might end up hurting or disappointing Taiwan.
However, Vietnam has never been glad to have been so wrong about that. She saw with her own eyes that America did care, he does want the date to go excellently, he might even also like Taiwan back.
Vietnam frowned and rolled her eyes as China began his patronizing reprimanding of her actions.
"Your childishness nearly cost us dearly, I had to do something to prevent a disaster." Vietnam retorted coldly.
"Now you care about remaining hidden?!" China yelled angrily, eyes twitching.
Vietnam sighed. "I do. Because of Mei finds out about this stupid mission of yours, her happiness will vanish."
China only huffed and crossed his arms. "You're starting to favor America too much, Lien. If anything, he will crush her before I do, disappointment is America's specialty."
Vietnam resisted the urge to snarl. "Really? Because I always thought you fit that category just perfectly."
That seemed to deal a harsh blow, and China began angrily spewing something at Vietnam, who could care less what he was scolding her for.
If China was going to insist that she help him with his childish plot to keep America and Taiwan apart, Vietnam will use this as a chance to make sure everything China has planned will fall apart and keep Taiwan happy.
This wasn't the first time Vietnam attempted to foil China's schemes.
/ / / / /
"…And so I can safely say, sister, that everything is going according to plan." Russia finished cheerfully and proudly to his anxious older sister, who only sighed.
"That's very nice, Vanya." Ukraine said with forced happiness.
"But unfortunately, it appears Amerika has tricked himself, he thinks he actually likes little Taiwan. My poor sunflower…" Russia lamented sadly, and Ukraine began to feel bad for him from how sad he looked before her brother smiled again. "Ah, but it's a small issue, he will learn from his mistakes. Amerika just needs a little shove, so he can realize that I and I only can possibly understand him.
"Tak, Vanya, that's… that's very nice…" Ukraine said carefully, pulling at the collar of her blouse, gulping. "But I saw them too, little brother, and both look so happy together. Are you really going to ruin it so you can have Amerika?"
Russia only turned towards her and giggled. "Oh, sister, don't worry! This is for Fredka's own good as well. You've seen his many failed friendships throughout the years, and do you know why they have all failed? Because they don't understand him like I do."
Really? Because it seems like you're just using that as an excuse so you can have a very powerful nation to help you in your goal of "Everyone becoming one with Mother Russia".
"Shut up, you!" Russia snapped at the sky, a nasty scowl on his face.
Ukraine flinched at her brother's anger, thinking he was directing it at her, and began to tear up. "Oh, I'm sorry, Vanya! I'm just worried about you. Forgive me!"
And with that she ran off sobbing, causing Russia to panic.
"N-Nyet! Nyet, siestra! I wasn't talking to you! W-Wait, come back!"
/ / / / /
Meanwhile, somewhere in Florida there was another scheme being planned by a nation, except the one we're about to see is a "good" type of scheme… and the nation was an ex-nation… and it's weird… Anyway, without further ado, the awesome Prussia and his friend Denmark, presented in the latter's point of view.
Denmark then remembered why he didn't often come to Florida.
It was boiling hot. Like, really, extremely, totally hot. And as a nation with a temperate climate, he wasn't exactly the most fit for the oven that was… Denmark snickered. Oh man, did he have a lot of jokes for-
Except that if you make a single joke about "that" detail of Florida, you're out!
"You're no fun." Denmark pouted.
"Vhat did jou say about the awesome me?!" Prussia leaned close to Denmark's face with a menacing smirk.
"Uh… nothing?" Denmark said hopefully, grinning.
Prussia made a "hmmph!" sound and walked back to their other company here. Oh, right. Denmark and Prussia saw with their own eyes the event that was Taiwan asking their fellow Awesome Trio member America out on a date, and they traveled all the way to Florida to help out their bro make this date the most awesome date ever!
Denmark couldn't be more happy and envious for America that such a cutie asked him out, if things go well then America will be the first Awesome Trio member to be in a relationship unless Norway replies yes to any of Denmark's voicemails. And who knows? Maybe they could make Taiwan an honorary Awesome Trio member!
But Prussia didn't really share Denmark's enthusiasm. Their "leader" wasn't convinced that Taiwan was "awesome" enough for America, much less an honorary or even substitute member of the Awesome Trio. Taiwan was "all cuteness no awesomeness" according to Prussia. Prussia was kind of a "bros before…" Denmark cringed. Prussia was a "bros before anyone else" kind of guy.
However… that all changed when Denmark and Prussia found a surprise… Russia!
Apparently Russia was "blah, blah, blah, I got the hots for America, blah, blah, Taiwan sucks, blah, blah, blah, I'm so evil it's hilarious, blah, blah, blah, blah, I'm so gonna ruin America and Taiwan's date, blah, blah, blah, Kol Kol Kol Kol, etcetera, etcetera." And Denmark would have gasped dramatically if they weren't hiding at the time.
Then Prussia magically had a change of heart, and instead of spying and maybe helping out…. They're definitely going to help out their awesome bro in any way possible and destroy Russia's dreams.
"That unawesome loser mustn't carry out his unawesome evil deeds!" Prussia declared.
And here they were, in the middle of what Denmark thinks were the woods near Disney World… or was it Disney Resort? Eh, potato potatoe. They were here before Gilbird… and all of Gilbird's brothers, sisters, parents, cousins, uncles, aunts, grandparents, great-grandparents, clones, distant relatives, extended family, and friends.
Yup, a whole army of a thousand Gilbirds of different shapes of sizes were in front of them. It was amazing! No, awesome!
"Attention my awesome Gilbird army!" Prussia shouted with a proud smirk. "There is an unawesome menace about somewhere in these amusement parks, threatening to ruin my awesome friend's date with his kind-of-mediocre-in-terms-of-awesomeness girl. This menace… is none other than Russia!"
The name caused outrage within the Gilbird army, as they all began to chirp angrily, and Denmark had to take a few steps back because of how menacing those birds looked.
"Which is why I called all of jou here, to help me bring this unawesome menace down! Only jou awesome birdies can help stop that loser's plans!" Prussia explained, then saluted as he cackled evilly. "I have faith in jou all. Now, fly my pretties! FLY!"
Every single one of the Gilbirds immediately obeyed and began to soar while Denmark looked on in awe, and the birds flew away in direction of the parks. All the while Prussia laughed.
"KESESESESESESESE!"
/ / / / /
Taiwan yawned for the fifteenth time as they finally arrived at the hotel and her eyelids began to feel heavy. She was starting to get drowsy, so much that didn't bother to take a look around the resort and kept clinging to America's arm to guide her.
Taiwan heard America chuckle. "Wow, you look tired, Mei-Mei."
"Yeah, kinda… just a little sleepy, don't worry." Taiwan waved it off kind of lazily with a tired smile. "I can wait."
"Okie-dokie, I'll get us the key to our room, Tai, you'll be in a comfy bed in no time!"
Despite her sleepy mind, Taiwan's smile still broadened at the fact that she'll be sharing a room with America, just the two of them. She already had a plan to sleep in the same bed as him, but the small shy part of her was hesitant. Should she really do that? Their date's barely starting! Should she wait a day or two before cuddling with America?
Would America even be comfortable with it? With his hero tendencies, he'll no doubt push aside his feelings and help Taiwan in any way he could, but still… Taiwan knew she may not have to pull of many manipulations, but she still needed put just as much effort into this as America was. After all, she's the one who asked him out, not him. Taiwan has to do something, anything, to show her gratitude.
Wait, was she overthinking this? Was her sleepiness causing her stress? Taiwan should probably leave any plans for tomorrow, when she's at full energy. Yeah, she needed to rest for tomorrow morning! Tomorrow she and America are going to kick off the date with Hollywood Studios.
Taiwan was so busy in her thoughts that she didn't notice America stopping, and nearly stumbled when he did. Her crush then smiled and gave her a thumbs-up.
"I'm gonna go for the key, you should prolly wait here on the sofa, that okay with you, Tai?" America asked her cheerfully.
Taiwan fully snapped out of her stupor and quickly nodded. "Of course! I'll wait here."
"Cool. I'll be back in a bit!" America waved at her before sprinting off to the receptionist, leaving Taiwan with her luggage.
Taiwan smiled and plopped down to a sofa. She truly began to look at her surroundings and she was impressed at what she saw. They were staying at the Disney Contemporary Resort, the one with the shuttle and shops, she felt excited at that last part. Maybe after the parks they could check out and see what merchandise she could buy for America or go that café.
Oh, there was so much stuff to do! All with America!
Taiwan heard that there was also a hotel in that Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom. Oh! And a restaurant too! They could go there for dinner and watch the amazing fireworks show together! Should she dress up like a Disney Princess so it could be more romantic? Should she convince America to go as a Prince? Or would it be better they go in normal nice clothes?
Taiwan squealed in delight.
"You seem quite happy, da?"
Taiwan nodded happily, not taking notice of the person next to her smiling psychotically. "Mm-hmm! Of course I am! Alfred and I are going to have such a romantic time toge-HUH?!"
Taiwan nearly shrieked in alarm when she finally realized there was someone else with her, and not just anyone, it was Russia!
"Privet, little Taiwan." Russia chuckled then went back to his creepy smile, hands tightly gripping his infamous pipe. "Let's have a little talk, shall we?"
Cliffhanger time~ Heehee, sorry. But don't worry, no one's going to get murdered or brutally tortured or anything in this fic. It is K+ after all. Hopefully the next update won't take as long. Please review!