Liechtenstein paused sipping her tea and looked out upon Switzerland's garden, his pride and joy, other than the Alps. He was working hard today, ready to plant the fresh new flower bulbs. It was a hot day, and Liechtenstein was glad that she had the shade of the broad rim of the sun hat she was wearing. She wished big brother could enjoy the shade with her, as she could see the sweat coming down his face.

Speaking of big brother's company, she had seen a lot of it lately. Whenever she would wake up from her nightmares, there would be big brother, dozing off in the armchair, right next to her.

Nightmares...

Yes, the same nightmare about Germany had kept bothering her sleep, as well as her thoughts. Why was she having this dream? What did it mean? Should she take it as a warning? If so, why? And how, yes most importantly how was Germany getting into her dreams?

Liechtenstein shivered as she reminisced of the years she had spent with Germany. Those were the best and worst years of her life. She wished she could erase them, but no matter what, they still held her in their grasp.

Liechtenstein shook her head, trying to clear her mind. All that mattered now was the present. And that meant Switzerland. ...Big brother.

"What the- !"

Liechtenstein shot up from her chair. Big brother had just yelled. Was something wrong? She wouldn't forgive herself if big brother got hurt. She laid her teacup on her chair, and ran.

Liechtenstein burst through the rose bushes, snagging some of her dress, and coming upon the aspen grove. Along with big brother... and a visitor. A frequent visitor.

Germany stood against one of the trees, looked bored, much like Austria had, days before. Switzerland glared at him, taking a defensive position with his shovel. When Germany's eyes came upon Liechtenstein, he smiled.

"Ah, Lily, beautiful as ever," he complimented. Liechtenstein grew pale. Memories were flooding her.

"What do you want?" Switzerland barked, waving his little gardening shovel. Germany laughed.

"I've come to take my little flower away."

"No! NO! NO!"

Switzerland turned around to see Liechtenstein shrieking. Her eyes were wide with fear, and she was shaking. Switzerland's own face softened as he ran to her side. She fell, and he caught her, laying her gently on the ground. Germany knelt by her to. Her eyes darted everywhere, like a frantic animal's looking for an escape.

"No! You... Y-you're g-g-going to kill me! You're going to shoot me! He's going to shoot me! NO! NO!"

Liechtenstein's finger pointed accusingly at Germany. He put a comforting hand on her arm.

"Liechtenstein, I'm not going to-"

"NO!"

Liechtenstein flung Germany's arm off of her, and crawled away in terror. She quickly rose, tears streaming down her face, though she didn't notice. She turned and ran, screaming, "No! NO! I'll never go back!"