Chapter 3

"So why exactly are we all here?" I asked. The lobby was filled with all the nations, arguing just as loudly as they would during a meeting.

"I heard something about a field trip." Sealand piped up. I wonder why England even let him in.

"Field trip? Do we even have those?"

"Apparently so. And since all the important nations are here, they must be finally recognizing me as a real country!"

I sighed and wondered if that meant I would be recognized as a country too. Darn it, Sealand! He was getting my hopes up too high.

"Attention everyone!" I heard America call out from the front of the room, standing on a table. Everyone went silent for a few moments to listen to what America had to say.

"We are going to be going on a trip and we will all be going groups. Just a note to my group, we're all wearing red, white and blue since I'm the hero."

"I will be assigning the groups since if you choose it will just be more arguing and we need to get moving. Any questions?" England interrupted.

"I have one. Where are ve going?" I turned to see Austria raise his hand.

"That's a good question that I might answer once everyone is in groups. Now Group One is America, Spain and Guam, Group Two is Japan, Greece and me. Group Three is Belgium, France and Netherlands; Group Four is Russia, China and Turkey; Group Five is Romano, Italy and Germany; Group Six is Prussia, Austria and Hungary; Group Seven is Liechtenstein and Switzerland; Group Eight is Poland, Lithuania and Estonia; Group Nine is Belarus, Ukraine and Latvia; Group Ten is Denmark, Norway and Iceland; Group Eleven will be Finland and Sweden; Group Twelve is Brazil, Monaco and Egypt; Group Thirteen is Hong Kong, Taiwan and South Korea; and then lastly is Group Fourteen which is Sealand, Canada and Cuba. Now do try to stay in your group while we travel and absolutely NO switching."

America came over to me and gave me a high five. In the face. I groaned and looked at my reflection in the window. There was a giant American flag sticker slapped on to my forehead.

I gingerly pulled it off, flinching as it pulled my skin with it. "Was that really necessary?"

"Of course, dude! You're one of my sidekicks now!"

"Sidekick?"

"Well, of course! I'm the hero!"

"Now remember to pack all the necessities, like a tent, clothes, toothpaste and any food you might need. And don't forget to bring your unmentionables this time, France." Germany sent a heated glare France's way. "We will also be in the jungle, so pack accordingly. If anyone has a flare gun, Switzerland, we advise you to bring it."

I heard slight grumbling come from the other nations. Though I was completely fine with the idea, I assumed most nations would rather stay home instead of being in the wilderness with each other. And there was absolutely no way I was going to share a tent with two boys, especially if one of them was from the Bad Touch Trio. Although… I'd rather have it be Spain over Prussia or France.

"So does anyone have a tent?" I asked. I may have been an expert at surviving in the wild, but I hadn't used a tent in my life.

America shook his head. I sighed, because he obviously wouldn't be bothered to get one so I'd probably have to make one.

"Hurry and pack because we will be leaving at 1030 hours, no more no less. Be in the lobby before then." Germany ordered. The nations snapped into action more or less. They were going way too slow that they would never be ready in time. But then again, they were probably doing that on purpose.

A/N: So… I haven't gotten that much feedback. But you know what? I will continue updating, just for the sake of writing! But just for self-esteem purposes… could I have some please? Just so I feel like someone is actually reading this and wants me to continue. (Or don't want me to continue is good too.) It would give me a warm fulfilled feeling inside. (Gosh, I sound like Canada.)