CHAPTER 2
Arthur and Francis were already at Liberty Island and recovering the body when Gilbert and Matthew arrived. Arthur was beside himself as well. When the body came out of the water, everyone broke. The hero was gone. His heart was no longer beating. There were no breaths coming from the body. That was it. Everyone knew then that the hero was dead.
No one had any idea what to do except that they needed to take it to his home. Carrying him to the house was the longest trip that any of them had ever taken. They couldn't risk letting anyone notice that they were carrying a dead nation. They were also praying that Alfred would jump up and start laughing at them for being so idiots. But as the minutes passed on, they could see that the chances of that happening were gone. The hero was gone.
The conversations started about what to do. The only thing that they could come to a decision about was to find what Alfred wanted done with his possessions. They started walking up the stairs when they heard the front door open. They heard an Australian accent booming from the door.
"Where is Alfred? I need to speak to him." Jett called out. The older nations looked at each other. Who was going to tell him about the death? A silent battle solely based in the eyes took place until it was decided it would be Arthur who would tell the younger nation what had happened to the one that he was calling for.
Arthur slowly walked down the stairs. Jett could see that there was something wrong, just by looking at his eyes. He didn't know what though. The father nation beckoned the son to follow. Jett followed Arthur up the stairs and to Francis, Gilbert and Matthew. That was then when Jett thought that the worst had happened. He knew that Alfred was no longer. Together as a family they went into the Alfred's room. Never before had they been in there without Alfred. Never before had they had to guess the code to his safe. They guessed the code on the first go. 1776. The year he became independent. Arthur started to sob. There was only one piece of paper in there. Legal size and in a serious font. It beared Alfred's signature at the bottom. It was the piece of paper that would determine who got what.
"Do we have to read it?" Arthur asked.
"Yes, yes we do." Francis answered. Arthur and Matthew started sobbing uncontrollably. They never would have thought they would have to bury one of their family members. The five of them gathered around the paper. Clearing his throat, Gilbert started reading.
"Yo dudes!" Gilbert started. "I'm obviously gone if someone else other than me is reading this. I don't know how I will go, but I want everyone to know how much that they have changed my world. So I better start off.
Francis, you fucken frog. I'm sorry that I didn't choose you at the beginning.But you have helped me out tremendously. I thank you for it and love you for it. I also thank you for Lady Liberty. Thank you for helping me after I became independent.
I know how you feel about Arthur. Take care of him for me. He deserves the best, and I couldn't give him that. Treat him like a king or I will haunt you for all eternity. That is a promise. I give you Lady Liberty back but please keep her in New York. Also I give my consent to marry Arthur.
Mattie, my younger brother. The only reason why I kept you out of the spotlight was so no one would think that you would be worth invading. The reason why I opposed you and gilbert together was because he is going to die one day. And I am also sorry to say that I did sign the document that destroyed the principality of Prussia. I'm sorry, please forgive me.
I leave to you my northern states and Mt Rushmore as well as my clothes and books. I know that you will take care of them and honour them.
Ludwig, I'm sorry for all the times that I opposed you. I did it to protect my family, like I know you would do to protect Roderich and Gilbert.
Ivan. FUCK YOU! I don't know why, but why the hell did you want to spread your goddamn communism. But, thanks for having my back during the wars. I hope that you live a full life. Also, I want you to apologize to Gilbert. You hurt him and made him suffer.
Roderich and Elizabeth. I'm sorry that I didn't get to know you better. Though I wish you good luck.
Romano and Feliciano. Two of the best brothers in the world. Take care of each other and keep an eye on one another. To Romano I leave my tomatoes. I know how much you love Feliciano, I leave New Mexico and Tonny. Take care of him for me.
Gilbert. I'm sorry that I signed the document. Don't hate me for it. I don't know if you will gobefore me or not, but take care of Kuma and Matthew. He needs a new hero. Always be there for him in life and death. If not, huh, I can't threaten you. You will be here as well.
Toris Raivis, and Eduard. Stand up for yourselves don't let Ivan keep walking over you. Remember, if you need the strength of a hero think of me and I will be able to help you.
Jett, you are awesome. But hurry up and break free from Arthur. You don't need to rely on him for the rest of your life. You wrestle with crocs; you can easily take him on. But hurt him and I will hate you forever. Oh, and I leave my army, air force and navy seals. Just keep them defending my home.
Kik. Thanks for your whales. Keep growing is my advice. And don't hurt my whales. I know you hunt them for meat, so don't do it. Love ya, man.
Arthur Kirkland. I am so sorry I broke your heart. I didn't mean it. You were the most perfect thing to happen to me. The reason why I chose you all the years ago was because you were the first person to come to me. Plus, when you were upset, it made my heart break. I am sorry that I didn't believe you when you wanted to me during the war, I wish I could go back in time and believe you.
If you go to my garden shed, everything in it I give to you. You will remember everything in it. I never threw out anything.
I wish you good luck with whatever happens next to you Artie. I have always loved you and will continue to keep an eye out for you. Love you.
To everyone else: Thank you for being part of my world.
Well, um… I love you all. I wish you all the best. Good luck. Listen to what I have saidor I will come back." Gilbert finished. The other countries were shocked. Alfred had divided his entire life up. Everyone was going to get something that once belonged to Alfred.