They were sitting in the kitchen once again discussing their plan to win Denmark's money from Switzerland.

'Okay, so me and Finland are going to talk to Romania. We're best for this mission.' Iceland rolled his eyes and Hong Kong smirked at him, then continued 'Me because I know how to talk people into doing what I want them to do, and Finland because he's best at "sensing" a person. Besides it's hard to say no to him when he uses his magic weapon. Seriously, I have never seen such irresistible puppy eyes before.' Hong Kong said and Sweden nodded silently. 'What are you going to do guys?'

'I'll see what I can do to help his economy. We are not one per cent sure this plan will succeed, besides he needs more money after the floods.' Sweden offered.

'And Norway will stay near Den to nurse him still, right?' Finland smiled brightly at Norway who squirmed uncomfortably and reluctantly nodded, then said 'That leaves Iceland with no job though. Maybe he can go with you guys?' he was desperate to get rid of his little brother in case he once again tried to help his love life. However said little brother smirked evilly and said stoically 'Oh no I'll only be a nuisance. They don't need me there. However I might be needed here. Maybe Sweden will need me to scribble something for him. Or maybe Denmark will have some questions to answer about the time he was out…? How do you think, brother? Either way I'll be more helpful here, that's why I think I'll stay. Nonethe0less thank you for your concern.'

Norway glared intensely. Sometimes he seriously regretted teaching him his ways. Now was one of that times.

'Okay, that's settled then!' Finland cut in the conversation before Norway could say something more to irritate Iceland; they could become very unpleasant sometimes talking in such manner for whole hours before someone stopped them. 'I'm going with Hong Kong to talk to Romania, Sve will work on economics while Iceland and Norway try not to kill each other. Denmark still needs some help.' He said with a smile that was bright and threatening at the same time effectively shutting the brothers up. For now… Finland hoped they will behave while alone and if the worst happened... well all hopes in Denmark because when Sve shuts himself off for work nothing can distract him (except from certain Finnish man… or Hanatamago…).

That's why when he and Hong Kong were leaving, Hong gave his boyfriend a wink and said 'Behave, Ice, or… you know…' making Iceland blush and splutter, Finland knelt down and scooped Hanatamago in his arms whispering in her tiny ear 'Now listen carefully, Hana, my girl. There are these two idiots: Norway and Iceland. If anything happens, you know what I mean, you'll go to Suomi and bug him until he does something to rescue the house and their lives, especially Denmark needs to stay safe. You understand?' She licked him on the face and he placed her on the floor again standing up. 'Good girl. I'm counting on you!'

'Okay then, we're going! Bye everyone!'

'Good luck.' Sweden called behind them and the two left Denmark's house.

/txtbreak/

'Hi there, who are you and how can I help you?'

After several hours Hong Kong and Finland finally arrived at Romania's house. When they knocked on the door a young looking man greeted them. He was as short as Finland (which made the Finn very glad), with sandy-blond hair on top of which a little hat was balanced, red eyes and very sharp and pointy canines… Suddenly they remembered all the legends about the Romanian vampire Vlad Dracula… But for heaven's sake they were immortal Nations! And the man was looking expectantly at them so Finland said quickly 'Hi! I'm Finland, from Scandinavia!'

'And I'm Hong Kong, from Asia.'

'Oh! So you're the ones that man… Estonia! Yeah, Estonia told me about! Nice too meet you! I'm Romania!'

'Nice too meet you too! Um…'

'Ah yes! Come inside, guys!' The mansion looked old and a little dark which not helped the duo. 'So! What brings you here, huh?' Romania asked showing his fan- canines in a bright smile leading them to the spacious living room. When they were seated he left for a second to bring three cups of tea and sugar and set everything on the coffee table, then he sat as well and looked at them expectantly.

'Well… have you heard about the northern country Denmark?' Finland started. Romania immediately smirked already knowing what do this guests wanted.

'Indeed I have. Now I know what you're here for. However Switzerland is a very stubborn man. Do you know how many times he told me about how he had to grow up in a difficult environment and to work very hard to protect his people? How his rules are unbreakable because making an exception for one would deny his neutrality?' He said and his smirk widened when he saw disappointed looks on their faces (on Finland's to be exact, Hong never changed his but he could sense disappointment from the man). 'However.' Finland immediately perked up listening carefully, Hong Kong never changing his expression intensified his gaze. 'I can assure you I myself am not really into rules. I also am not a heartless bastard. Not that I'm accusing my own boyfriend of being one, I understand where he comes from. Nonetheless I wasn't very pleased when he sent your friend away with nothing…'

'So' Hong Kong said 'are there any chances you may help us?' Finland helped him making his best sweet puppy eyes and Romania smiled.

'Personally I can't do anything for you with this one. I tried already. But… there is one thing you could do.'

'Huh? What is it? Please, do tell!' Fin cried but Romania shook his head.

'You know, it was hard to get to know this one and there is that thing – I tried to help you once already.'

'Ah right… nothing for free. I heard about this.' Romania smiled at Hong Kong's words. 'So... What do you want in exchange for your information?'

'Ah so you're willing to help him still? That's admirable. Here's the thing.' Both his guests leaned in listening carefully. 'Have you heard of Vlad Dracula, the infamous Romanian ruler? When he was young he was given to the Turks to prevent war between his country and Turkey - it was very rude of his father indeed! I never really wanted to send him there but his his father and Turkey insisted so there was nothing I could really do. My country was too small to fight Turkey. Anyway, me and Vlad were quite good friends and when he was away we talked via letters. I had some trusted people... faithful and really smart... and they were transporting our correspondence between Turkey and Romania.'

'Okay, and how does this relate to our mission?' Hong Kong asked and Romania gave him a smirk.

'Don't be so hasty! You see, that Turkish bastard suspected something and one time when the letter was being transported back to my lands he killed my men. The thing is: I never got this letter and this particular one was about something that I wanted for a very long time, that, in fact, I still want.'

'And what is this thing?' Finland said with curiosity.

'O... Vlad was sharing my fascination in the magical arts. He was spying for me - just a little... It is a Turkish spell.' Romania said. 'A very powerful one at that.'

'Wait! What?! You know magic? I thought only the UK brothers and Norway do the hocus-pocus thing!' Hong exclaimed astonished.

'Humpf! I'm a vampire, no? I'm a magical creature myself, why wouldn't I know magic?'

'Y-you really are a v-vampire?' Finland repeated slowly staring at the small man in front of him. He? A vampire? If it wasn't for his teeth he would have never guessed!

'Yup! Scared?' Romania replied with a wink. 'No need to!' He smiled showing them his, now definitely, fangs which were a little sharper and longer than before. 'You are perfectly safe here guys. You have my word.'

'O-oh... I see... Thank you...' Finland smiled weakly at him and Hong went back to his blank expression.

'So! Here's the deal: you go and find the letter for me (don't worry, it's still in as good shape as it was back then, the pen was magically improved by me making everything it has written on unbreakable unless I want otherwise), and when you come back I give you the information about my boyfriend that will help you get your friend's money back. Sounds good?'

'Hold on a sec you freaky wizard!' Hong wasn't satisfied 'Are you insane or what? How on earth do you want us to do this?! It was important wasn't it? And powerful! How do you know where Turkey has it, it might be anywhere! And Turkey is a rather big country you know? Besides this guy is not stupid. If it was such an important message he certainly has it somewhere safe. How do you expect us to get it?'

'Whoa calm down a little! I wouldn't send you there if it was dangerous or something.' Romania waved his hand 'I would have went and gotten it myself a long time ago 'cause I know all about it. The problem is - we still hate each other. And I mean hate. It is impossible for me to go there, find my letter and leave without being noticed. He'd declare war as soon as he'd see me... As for the location - don't worry. Since it was created with my magic I still can, let's say, sense it, in some way. I know where it is I only need someone to get it for me. Well? What do you say now?'

'No way! You know where it is?' Finland asked surprised.'That's amazing!'

'Yeah! I know exactly where that bastard buried it. It's like GPS!' Romania laughed.

'Well that's an interesting ability. I'd like to know more about it but when we are finished. It would be better time for that. Now if you could tell us where we can find the letter...' Hong Kong stated.

'Ah yeah, here, let me show you on the map...'

/txtbreake/ Meanwhile in Danish manor

Norway was in the kitchen.

When Finland and Hong Kong left, Sweden immediately locked himself up in Denmark's office (yes, surprisingly for them all Denmark had an office in his house, with signs that it was used rather frequently, at that) and that left Norway with Iceland and a sleeping Den.

Right now Norway was trying to avoid his little brother, at the same time trying to look like he's not doing that. So he was sitting in the kitchen making tea. And thinking. Why did Iceland act like that? Was it just because he wanted to repay Norway for making him call him "big brother" again? Or because he taught him to be cruel when Ice was just a little kid? Or maybe... he wanted to help his brother? Maybe... Probably all three reasons were correct. That did not make Norway feel any better though. It meant that Ice would want to play with him. Just like when Den woke up for the first time. He'd gone and told him that Norway spent the whole time sitting next to his unconscious body and then Finland had to add his word, of course. They all knew that Finland loved gossiping about love. He had probably seen both their feelings long time ago (probably the feelings were non-existent at that time too). Ah, if only he himself was not such a coward, if only he could-

'Brother!' -oh crap.

'What are you doing here, Ice? I thought you stayed to help Sweden.' Nor lied. He knew that this was just a quickly made up fake reason. Just like he knew right there and then that it was a perfect one because Sweden was a helpless romanticist and tired of Norway's denial.

'Oh brother. I'm sure you did not believe in that one. I'm sure you know that actually I'm here to help you.' Iceland said with expressionless face making Norway almost wince. Almost.

'Well thank you for that, little brother, but I don't need your help. Nor does Danmark. I'm perfectly capable of taking care of him.' he replied seemingly undisturbed.

'Ah I know that.' Iceland smirked. 'Indeed I know that very well. But as good you are with taking care of someone you love, you are completely incapable of acknowledging those feelings to them. Don't deny it!' He said quickly when Norway opened his mouth to protest. 'You know it's true.'

'It is not...' Nor murmured without confidence.

'Oh brother... you sure are stubborn.' Norway glared at him but Iceland paid no attention to it. 'I've been watching you for a long time now, you know? And not only me. We all saw how you act when Denmark is around.'

Norway only sighed and put his head on the table in defeat. He still was tired after watching over Den for so long and Iceland was his precious little brother, he always had a soft spot on the kid.

'Defeated so quickly? Brother! You must be still very tired, how do you feel?'

'I feel fine.' Norway groaned. Seriously this kid will be the death of him.

'That's good. So you can talk with me about you and Denmark.'

'Why are you so stubborn, Ice? As far as I know you don't even like him!'

'Okay he may not be my favourite but he is my sibling. And you are my precious big brother.' That kid... He knew exactly where to press to get what he wanted. After so long time he spent trying to convince him to call him "big brother" again he just said it casually without even a blink! 'Of course I want what is best for you. And it's obvious that you want to tell him but you don't know how. I know you, Norway. You are as shy as you were all these years ago when I was living with you, when it comes to him.'

'I'm not shy!' Norway hissed annoyed. How dare he!

'O, sore spot, brother? Okay then you're not shy, you just lack confidence when it comes to feelings.' Iceland smirked when he saw signs of irritation on his brother's normally completely stoic face. 'However you want to name it it's a fact that because of this you can not tell Danmark how you feel. And it's eating at you on the inside.'

Norway didn't even stir. Iceland decided it's time for something more powerful. 'Besides, think about Danmark.' At this Norway immediately lifted his head.

'Think about Danmark?' He repeated.

'Brother...' Iceland shook his head. 'Everybody have seen how he acts towards you and how you act towards him. Stop being difficult and face the facts. He loves you. He has for gods know how many years. But you reject him every single time he tries to show it to you.' Norway looked at his little brother scared. He isn't going to -

'And that can wear a person down.' - he is... 'I'm sure you already know it. You know him better that I, after all.'

'I know.' Nor whispered. 'I know! I had plenty of time to think when I was sitting beside that godsforsaken bed. It's our fault that he is like this, too.'

'You wanted to say your fault.' Iceland corrected him.

'No, it's our fault.' Iceland made a confused face and Norway quickly explained 'He took us seriously, all the time.'

At this Iceland finally understood and his eyes widened in shock.

'You mean when we told him to-'

'Drop die, for example, yes, he took us seriously. He thought that we mean it. That we don't need him, he's a nasty nuisance and it would be better if he disappeared once and for good.'

Iceland's legs gave out and he fell on the nearby chair.

'Y-you... no... it can't be true... it can't!'

'It is.' Norway said feeling his eyes watering again when he thought about what they have done to Denmark.

'No... I... I can't believe in this... He never...' But deep down Iceland knew that his brother's words were true. Denmark was very simple person and he loved them very much.

Norway sat in silence and watched as his little brother understood fully the situation, just like he have. "It must be shock for him" he thought. "After all he was just doing the same thing I was doing. I thought him to be cruel."

Realization hit him and his eyes widened.

'My God I ruined him!' he whispered horrified, 'It is all my fault!'

Iceland looked at him and quickly realized what he was talking about.

'No, brother, we are all at fault.'

'But I was the most cruel for him. And he always listened to me, no matter what I was saying. He l-loves me. And I said such things to him!' Norway buried his face in his hands clearly on the verge of tears and Iceland finally understood the whole problem.

'And because of me you were like this to him too!'

'Brother!' Ice's voice was harsh and Norway looked at him, eyes full of anguish and unshed tears. 'Brother. It's not all your fault. I did not have to copy you. And you had nothing to blame yourself for when it comes to Finland and Sweden or the rest of the world. It was their own decision to act like they had. Please.' Ice said but it did almost nothing good. Norway broke into tears. Finally Iceland stood up and went to hug his brother. He understood now. Norway really loved Denmark, just like Denmark loved him, probably for as long too, but he's horrible with emotions and very shy so he couldn't help but feel embarrassed and insecure around Den. And that made him hide his feelings behind his cruelty, which pained not only Denmark, but Norway himself.

'Oh God, shut up Norway, that's enough' Iceland said softly. Norway hiccuped once and fell silent, then he spoke.

'Right. That's enough wailing. Now I...' he sniffed once and continued 'I'll tell him. And…'

'And we'll make sure everyone'll behave too. Now come on, stop this miserable snivelling and go bring him that tea. I'm sure that he's awake now.'

'Oh... Okay... Thank you, Ice...' Norway stood up and wiped his face of tears, then grabbed the tea and went to Denmark's room.

Hanatamago happily went to where one of her masters was and curled on his knees to sleep.

That went well.

/txtbreak/

I'm sorry!