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The children ate, as did Germania. He sighed with much hesitation on what they had to do today. He was going to take the boys hunting, as some rations were running low, and besides he wanted to prepare pheasant for dinner. He usually worked better alone, but with the boys being so small, he was not about to leave them unattended at home, and shivered with the thought of what the two, mainly Prussia would get into.
Earlier in the year, young Gilbert was given a set of bow and arrows. He was only allowed to use them under supervision by Germania. Sometimes he remembered that, and sometimes he simply forgot. They were taken away, but since they were going to be out in the wilderness, they would be returned. Ludwig was just to follow along closely.
"Alright you two…we will finish breakfast, and then it is outside all day today. I intend to kill a pheasant to use in a scrumptious stew for dinner tonight. The both of you understand that you are allowed to accompany me, as long as you follow my lead. Understood little ones?" He mainly looked over to Gilbert who had so much wheat cake in his mouth, he looked like a chipmunk.
"Vati…Vati, I want to use my…(gulp) bow and arrows…um…" He stuffed some more cake in his mouth, and went to put the utensil to his mouth when Willahelm held it back.
"Gilbert…would you kindly eat like a proper little boy! Swallow lest you want to choke." He glared at the child and this caused Prussia to gulp loudly. Continuing his stare, he then looked over at Ludwig who was sitting quietly chewing with his mouth closed. "Little one, are you excited to go hunting with me and big Bruder?"
The child sipped out of his mug, and then stayed quiet for a little while before responding.
"Yes Vati." This was all the child spoke, still being slightly upset that he had gotten his bottom smacked earlier.
Germania nodded and then stood up after wiping his mouth. He took the plates, as the boys had finished and set them to be washed in the sink basin. Prussia and HRE still needed to be bathed and dressed. Once the dishes were clean, Willahelm extended his hand to the two, and they walked into the washroom. A basin was filled with water, and two boy were stripped off their garments, and set in the water. Gilbert splashed happily, while Germania washed Ludwig's hair. Once the bath was over, they were cuddled up in their Vati's arms, and he walked to the bedroom to get them dressed.
Getting Ludwig dressed was no problem. He wore a blue tunic with little blue shorts. Gilbert was the slightly picky one in the family. He wanted something awesome to wear, because he was an awesome five year old. He ran to his wardrobe, and opening the doors, several articles of clothing were thrown about, Germania watched this while sitting on the bed holding Ludwig. He would let this charade go on for a little while longer until enough was enough.
"Gilbert…come now boy…you are wasting mein time. Granted it is still early, but if we don't leave soon, I am not going to catch anything, and your little tummy will be empty tonight."
As soon as the words left Vati's lips, the boy turned around in an excitable state. He had found what he was going to wear.
"Vati…I want this!" He held out the familiar white tunic with a black symbol of a cross, and of course the outfit had a cape. The child's eyes lit up and he pranced around shouting with the garment in hand. "I'm gonna wear! I'm gonna wear…tra la la la, I'm gonna wear!" He had almost finished his dance when Germania, who could not help but smile at the little prance, got up.
"Alright then little one…let me help you change." He knelt down, and help Gilbert with his clothing. The night shirt went on the ground, and it would be cleaned up later. Once the boy was dressed, Germania walked out of the room to retrieve the bow and arrows that he had kept in his own bedroom. Coming back in the room, Gilbert jumped for joy.
"Vati Vati Vati! Yay! Bows and arrows, bows, and arrows…I'm gonna have bows and arrows." The boy continued to dance until he looked up and saw his Vati's face with a stern expression.
"Gilbert…take the bow and arrows and put them on, we must leave. Stay here with Ludie for a moment, I must get my sword." He left the room, went to his own, and put the sword on his persons. He also set upon his back, his own larger and more dangerous set of bows and arrows. He was indeed ready. Hoping that the children hadn't done anything since he walked away, he went back to the room, and the two were waiting. "Alright you two…let's go."
The two little boys followed the man out the door. Bared with his bow and arrows, Gilbert made little noises to make believe he was shooting at random things. Germania walked a few steps ahead of them and sighed. He really hadn't wished for the two to come with him, but there wasn't anyone he trusted to watch them. He was aware of some of the towns folks, and then there was Ancient Rome who he despised. He would often see the handsome nation around, and avoid any, if not all contact.
The woods had a slight crisp chill to them, and looking behind him, he had seen the that boys were properly dressed. Looking forward he squinted his eyes and saw a family of pheasants. Hurrying to a side of thick brush, he waved a hand and the two boys followed. Speaking in low tones, Germania looked at the two.
"I am going to sneak out and try to get one from the bunch over there. You two will stay quiet and not move. He made sure each child understood, but Gilbert was slightly confused.
"Vati? The birds…are you going to kill them? They need to die Vati." The little boy pointed and stated the obvious. Germania gritted his teeth, but did not say anything except for putting a finger to his mouth as to hush the child up. Ludwig watched, and then looked at the pretty birds that were pecking at the ground. This made the child's eyes light up, and without warning, he ran out from the hiding spot towards the big flock. Willahelm did not even have a chance to stop him.
"Ludwig…noooo!" He watched as the little boy giggled and ran to the pheasants who squawked and fluttered. Some dashed into some bushes, while others ran towards the boy. He stopped and waved his hands trying to scare them. Germania seeing this held Gilbert back, and raced out of the hiding spot towards the boy.
By the time he had gotten close, Ludwig had gotten upset, and started to cry with the commotion. The older nation ran to the boy and knelt down to him, embracing him.
"Ludwig…are you alright? Did the birds hurt you?" Ludwig shook his head no. Germania held the boy's arms out seeing if anything had happened, any marks, or nips from the birds and then without hesitation leaned the boy over his knee giving the child four well deserved swats to his rear-end.
The little boy burst into tears as the firm smacks landed on his backside. Once Germania had finished he stood up, extending a hand out to the little boy.
"Come Ludwig."
The boy sobbed and reached up to his elder. Gilbert who had seen the whole scene ran out from the brush and looked up to his Vati, and then back down to his crying little brother.
"Vati? Why did you spank Ludie?" The child asked with such questioning, the elder nation had no choice but to respond. Reaching down and picking the teary eyed child, Ludwig pressed his face into Germania's shoulder and held tightly. The nation looked down at the child to answer.
"Gilbert…the woods hold many dangerous creatures. While a pheasant can not harm me…enough of them in a group can harm small children." He looked to the boy who was crying in his arms, and he rubbed the child's back. Looking again to the curious Prussia, he responded more. "I am doing everything in my power to protect you both, but if you do careless things, there will be repercussions. Ludie is small…and though I am sure he was not aware of what he did, he still should have known to stay with you. Now come, there is still some more hunting to accomplish."
The three walked until they found another area where they could hide. Setting Ludwig down, Germania gave the two children a serious look. There was another family of pheasants, and Willahelm knew he could not miss. Turning to Gilbert, he whispered again.
"Do not move…both of you, stay right by my side. I see our supper." He removed his bow, and took two arrows out. Adjusting the arrow just slightly, he pulled back, and in a flash, the arrow struck one of the birds. Gilbert watched this with excitement, as did Ludwig. Pulling back another arrow, Willahelm shot another one, so that they would have more to feast on.
"Vati its dead! Look its dead." Gilbert pointed and hopped on both feet. Germania nodded and held a hand back to both boys. He looked at the older little boy.
"Gilbert…I need to go retrieve the birds. Stay right here…do not move, and watch Ludwig." He walked from the wooded area where they were and leaned down grabbing the two birds. Swinging them over his shoulder, he motioned for the children to come over. "Come along you two, its time to go back."
Gilbert grabbed his brother's hand, and the three walked back towards the house. Germania hummed slightly on the way. Gilbert and his little brother talked and giggled. The air was crisp, and the sun was shining. Willahlem was glad, his mood was always affected when the weather was poor.
Once they arrived to the house, Germania walked towards the dining table and laid the pheasants down. He needed to pluck the feathers off, before starting the dinner. The birds had to be washed and seasoned as well. It would be a long and tedious task…something that the nation did not want to be interrupted by. He looked over to the boys, and they were just playing with random toys on the floor.
"Gilbert…go put your bow and arrows away in my room. Place them on the bed…as I do not wish for you to hurt yourself, and then you and Ludwig play quietly…do you understand me?"
The boy stood up in his gallant outfit, and nodded to the elder nation.
"Yes Vati." He took the weapon and carefully pulled it off. Walking to the room, he hummed to himself. As he arrived in his Vati's bedroom, he threw the bow and arrows on the bed, gently.
He then walked away, like he was supposed to and went back into the kitchen. Germania had now took the feathers off the birds and was cleaning them. He carefully eyed the boys, while preparing of the dinner. Nothing could have happened, or so he thought.
