Just as Norway promised, the G7 gathered that afternoon for a meeting.
"Is vhat Norvay said true?" Germany asked Britain, who nodded.
"Yes, the world is beginning to freeze. He thinks it's because of North Pole and Antarctica. They want revenge or they'll doing the dirty work for someone else."
"This sucks, Dudes!" America exclaimed, "I say we go look for those two trouble makers and make them change things back to the way they were! I'm not going to sit around and let the world freeze me to death! As if it isn't too crappy cold already!"
"They could be anywhere," France frowned, "how do we expect to find them?"
"We should at least try!" America insisted.
"Maybe we could talk about something less violent?" Italy suggested. "If we find them we can just talk it out and have a nice bath together!"
"Are you really that naive, Italy? Never mind, you are," China frowned as he crossed his arms and turned away from him. Italy hung his head.
"I don't want to fight, because we'll all die!"
"Vho said anyzing about dyink?!" Germany shouted.
"Wahhh! Germany's angry!"
"I'm not angry, Domculf!"
"If you keep screaming at him, Mr. Germany, then Italy-kun will not stop his whining," Japan told Germany. Germany sucked in a deep breath and then released it.
"I'm not angry," he said in his best calm voice he could manage without strain. They were all unaware of the peeking eyes outside the doors of the meeting room.
"What are they saying?" Amelia asked as she practically pushed Francis out of the way for her turn to listen.
"Germany just got angry," Francis said. "America thinks they should find North Pole and Antarctica and make them change everything back to they way they were."
"I, for one, think it's quite rude to eavesdrop on our fathers' meeting," came the prissy voice of Elizabeth as she said so with a proud raise of her chin and crossed her arms.
"Come on, Miss Elizabeth," Kibu smiled, "Even you must be interested in what this meeting is about."
"Being a Japanese man, Kibu, I thought you had honor. Surly even you must think that this isn't right."
Realizing what Elizabeth was saying, Kibu blushed and looked away sort of shamefully.
"Hai, I think Miss Elizabeth is right about this. Our parents will tell us about what this meeting if they wish. For now, we should return home and-"
"'And' what?!" Amelia frowned, "Be hidden from the truth because our parents are afraid of us leaving home again? Is that why we're not free to leave our countries without them or their permission? We've lost our freedom now thanks to Yao worrying our parents half to death."
Everyone fell silent, until Germanancy spoke.
"Our parents mean vell. Zhey're just vorried about vhat could happen to us."
"Why?! What are they so afraid of? Are we that important to their future that we're not allowed to go anywhere anymore? Even see each other?"
Again, everyone was silent. Ever since the mini war with Yao, the children had not seen each other since then. They haven't even been able to speak to each other. It had almost been a year now, of course they were glad to be together again. Truth be told, they weren't even suppose to be there at the G7's meeting. It has especially been hard on Ivan.
"Maybe I shouldn't be here? Maybe it's best that we never see each other again?" he said.
"Nonsense, Ivan," May told him, "Just because your father is no longer part of the Great Nations does not mean that you should leave OUR group. This matter concerns you too."
Ivan smiled and nodded to her, despite his uncertainty. Ever since early in 2014 last year, Russia was removed from the Great Nations, who then changed the name to G7. Not only this, but both Russia and Ukraine are in a war with one another. Ivan as been confused since then and on edge.
"I don't even know why I came here with you guys," Elizabeth said with a sigh, "If our parents find out we'll be in more trouble and have to probably be away from each other longer."
"Why are they trying to separate us anyway?" Ita asked.
"I don't think they're trying to do it to hurt us. They know we're all friends. I think they're just trying to protect us from something," May said.
"But why?" Amelia asked.
"I don't know, but I know that they wouldn't do this if there wasn't any more danger to worry about."
"You think there's something bigger out there? More powerful than Yao?" Kibu asked. May nodded to him.
"But our parents will tell us when they're ready. For now, we should respect their wishes and stay in our countries where we belong and stay out of it."
It was then that the doors opened and there stood Japan. The children froze. Japan smiled and chuckled a bit.
"I though I heard voices other than our own."
"What are you doing here?" America frowned at them.
"We,uh, were just trying to..." Amelia began but didn't finish.
"How much do you think they heard?" Britain sighed as he looked over at Germany. Germany shook his head.
"Enough,"
"Right," Britain nodded and stood up. He turned to the children.
"You all know that you're not allowed to come here. Despite what you heard, we cannot allow you to take part in any of this. I have to ask you all to return home, even you, Elizabeth."
Elizabeth nodded and hung her head.
"Yes, Daddy-"
"No!" Amelia shouted. "If something is going on, I won't just turn away from it. I want to be part of this! Someday we're going to be in charge of our own countries and I think it's our responsibility to know what needs to be done. We want to help."
"Don't zhink ve don't understand your point, but zhis doesn't concern you. If you really vant to help, zhen go home where you'll be safe, ja?" Germany said.
"But-" Amelia began.
"You heard the Dudes, Amelia," America told her, "Go home. All of you."
Amelia stared at her father for a long moment and turned away with a scuff.
"Fine, whatever," she mumbled. "Come on, guys, let's go."
They all left, reluctantly.
Once they were gone the countries all sat down again, but they didn't say a word to each other. After a few moments, Japan spoke.
"Are you sure we should let them take our place in the future?"
"I'm not sure if they would want to if they found out the truth," Britain said, his folded hands covering his face as if trying not to show emotion.
"Zhey have to know of him someday. Alzhough, I don't think they vould like to hear zhat even zhey have limits."
"Why does he have to be a shadow that we have to obey?" Italy asked, "Can't we live the way we want to?"
"If there was a way, Italy, I wish we could take it," China said, shaking his head.
"We don't have to tell them yet about him," America spoke up, "All we have to worry about right now is what to do about North and Antarctica. Do you think we should let our kids get involved with them?"
"I have the feeling they won't listen to us," France said.
"Right," Britain nodded in agreement, "but Amelia is right. Someday they will be the ones in control of our countries. We can't allow them to take part in this, but I also think they should be told of this. They're going to be strong countries and they need to be aware of these situation, or else they'll never grow to understand matters like this in the future."
"Then it is settled," China said as he stood up. "We shall allow our children to know of this, but we can't allow them to take part in it. Not even if they beg us. We almost lost them once and I don't think we want that to happen again."
"But if they should take action," Italy said, "it will only bring his attention to them. Then he'll take them from us. Maybe even destroy our countries!"
"I told you not to worry about him!" America said, trying to make Italy take control of himself.
"I agree with Mr. America. For now we can't worry about what he'll do to us or our children."
"Ja, we should all be careful for now," Germany said and the other countries nodded in agreement.