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Gilbert began to notice something was different about the child when he wasn't growing. He was growing but not at the speed he should have been, it was like he himself when he was younger. After a couple years of no progression in growth, he finally came to the conclusion that his dear Ludwig was in fact a country like he was. The only question he had was what country was he?
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Gilbert realized that Ludwig was growing into a teenager now. He wondered how long it took himself to become a man. He smiled over at his young protégé.
"How ya doing?"
"Fine. I am studying right now." Ludwig growled in annoyance.
Gilbert nodded and sipped the red wine and looked back over to his brother " What are you studying?" He laughed when Ludwig was obviously annoyed.
"Can I be excused." Ludwig sighed.
"No." Gilbert chuckled under his breath.
"How am I going to be a success to you if I am not smart?" Ludwig reprimanded his elder.
"Chill out west."
"W-west?" Ludwig asked in complete confusion.
"Never mind you will get it one day." He yawned dismissing the topic.
"What am I?" Ludwig asked suddenly.
Ludwig still had a high voice and still had a very feminine and child like face. He was in normal kids years about 14. Gilbert still couldn't remember how long it took him to grow into an adult, he had watched as everyone around him aged but he didn't. He would watch as many of his leaders had grown old and passed away. At least every one of his leaders were either over thrown, killed or died naturally.
"…"Gilbert sipped his wine again and took a deep breath " You are some country."
"Like you?" Ludwig asked in shock.
"There is no other explanation." The Prussian shrugged.
"Why didn't you ever tell me!" Ludwig spoke angrily.
"What would I say?" He snapped "Hell Ludwig I am not really the parent type."
"What does that even mean?" Ludwig shouted.
"I wasn't ever going to have children!" He spat" My land is my people, my country is my children." He shouted in rage. Gilbert had a temper and normally didn't really care about others, but when he looked up and saw the response that Ludwig was showing. He felt like crap.
Ludwig swallowed heavily and he closed his book. He rose from the table and turned away from Gilbert and began to leave. Gilbert leaned on the table with his elbows and brought his hands to his face. His fingers pushed the white hair out of his face and he couldn't help but try to explain his feelings.
"I don't really have an answer Ludwig." He spoke quietly.
"…" Ludwig pouted. "Aren't you my brother you are supposed to know this stuff!"
"…"Gilbert's eyes widened in shock. He had never had a family.
"W-what?" Ludwig asked confused.
Gilbert didn't know how to answer so he just shook his head in confusion "I don't though? I really don't know when I figured it out," Gilbert opened his eyes and looked into his dear Ludwig's blue eyes and spoke firmly " but I will tell you when I do figure it out."
"…" Ludwig didn't answer and turned away.
"I swear to-" Gilbert was cut off.
"Don't swear to god!" Ludwig shouted whirling around to face his elder.
Gilbert's eyes widened at the outburst from Ludwig, it was sort of intimidating but it quickly went away when Gilbert looked at his brother, he began to laugh.
"I mean it Gilbert! Swear, on your country." He fessed up.
Gilbert stopped laughing abruptly and shut his mouth and looked at his brother, he closed his eyes and rose to his feet. He walked over to his young sibling and knelt before him bowing his head," I swear on Prussia that I will tell you first." He looked up and could see Ludwig was blushing in embarrassment and quickly looked away .
"O-ok." Ludwig walked away with his books in hand " I have to study."
Gilbert rose to his feet and put his hand on his hip " What ever country he is, he will be successful." He smiled bringing his hand to his newer necklace that was a copy of the one Ludwig was wearing.