Drabble #3

A Few Reasons Why

America did not want the other Nations to know of his … gift? Curse? America did not know what to qualify this, so he'll just go with 'ability.' Honestly, sometimes it was entertaining and insightful, but more times than not it tended to cause him some form of stress or pain.

And it's not like he could outright show it; America also did not want the ghosts to know of his ability to see them, meaning that he always had to juggle being mentally alert while physically appearing to be completely oblivious to his surroundings.

It was exhausting.

His ability to see ghosts had to be kept secret from the other Nations, for multiple reasons. First of all, he really didn't know how to prove it … maybe he could directly ask a ghost for something that only they knew of a Nation, but that could lead to Problem Number Two, which could potentially give America (meddling superpower extraordinaire) direct access to very sensible information—be it on a personal level, or regarding their citizens and land (maybe even both). Or, for example, what if both parties used him as a medium to communicate? Yes, it could be therapeutic for the Nations, in a way, and also for the ghosts, but America has also heard the ghosts complain! It could potentially hurt the other Nations! America knew, having found himself the prime topic of conversation amongst some of his past leaders. It stung. And not all ghosts were friendly and protective ...

This could end so badly for everyone. Especially for America.

Also, he was 99% sure that he was the only one with this ability, so it's not like he could complain about the ups and downs of being able to see and converse with the dead with someone else. So why bother? In this aspect, America sort of envied England. At least he had Norway and Romania ...

This ability could also be used against him. The other Nations may not be able to see or hear these ghosts, but the ghosts could definitely see or hear them. America feared that if both parties knew of his predicament, they would do their best to make his life miserable, a living hell. Well, more than they already did. America has seen very freaky stuff in his life, and knew to what extent wrathful spirits could go. Which is why America really didn't want the ghosts to know that he knew that they were there. The last thing he wanted was for every spirit with a vendetta against him to show up at his doorstep with revenge in their minds.

It happened to him as a child—and it traumatized him.

A/N: Short, I know, but it needed to be explained that America does not want anyone to know of his ability—not even the ghosts! But worry not, more shenanigans will soon ensue! And who knows, maybe our favorite American will slip up someday …

Feel free to make suggestions, cuz I'm making a list! Also, sorry for this drabble, I know it's kind of meh. Next one will be better!