A/N: Hello! Sorry it took so long for me to update! My life has been a whirlwind since my last update. But to make up for it, I have a two chapter update with chapters three and four. I hope these chapters aren't confusing to you all. This chapter is mostly filler, while the next is mostly action.

Four Leaf Clover

BlackLaceBeauty

Chapter Three

"Oh my God."

The words barely escaped Estonia's lips before Clover flung herself into his warm embrace.

"I've missed you so much!" Clover cried into Estonia's chest.

"I've missed you too! You've grown up so much. You were so tiny when I last saw you, Catherine."

Clover giggled as she studied Estonia's face.

"So have you! So you're a country now. I guess that's why you went away."

"Yes, did mother and father never tell you?"

"No," Clover prayed that she wouldn't have to tell her brother what had happened to their parents. At least, not yet."

"Then, what happened is true?"

"Yes," Clover said quietly.

"At least we have each other and that is enough." Estonia said as he ran a hand over her hair.

"Um, I hate to interrupt," Lithuania spoke up. "But how do you know each other?"

"This is my baby sister, Cathrine Von Bock." Estonia explained.

"I thought your name was Clover," Latvia questioned Clover.

"Well, my middle name is Clover. I stopped going by Cathrine a long time ago." Clover explained.

"Really now? What brought that on?"

"Well, after mom and dad died, Arthur Kirkland took me in. So I was mostly raised in England from there on. And Catherine is a fairly famous name there with all the Royals and what not. Time after time I'd get asked: "Oh your name's Cathrine! You were named for the royals, yes?" It got so annoying, and then I finally started to go by Clover. Eduard, you're the only person left I tolerate to call me that. As long as you don't call me Cathy."

Estonia gave his baby sister a good look over and realized how bruised and swollen Clover was.

"Who did this to you! I swear I'm going to give Russia a piece of my mind for what he's done to you! I don't care if it lands me in the gulag! No one hurts my baby sister!"

"Eduard! You listen to me! Ivan did not hurt me. Germany did this to me. Ivan saved me from that horrible hellhole."

"He… He saved you?"

"Yes, he did. I don't think I would've lasted much longer there if it hadn't been for Ivan. He took me in, bandaged my wounds, and gave me a safe place to be. He, though he didn't realize it, brought us back together again. Eduard, he gave me my freedom!"

Estonia sighed as he listened to Clover. He didn't doubt the truth to her words. When Russia set his mind to something, it stayed set. That did little to soothe his worry though.

"Cathrine, you have to be careful with him. You are a beautiful young woman. Russia will try to make you become one with him."

Eduard did not like how Clover sighed and looked at him with those wide eyes of hers.

"I already am," Clover whispered. Estonia gaped at her. "The price of freedom isn't always cheap." She added.

Estonia's instinct was to protect his little sister. He took Clover into his arms, not sure of what else to do. Latvia and Lithuania were unsure as to what to make of the situation which had unfolded in front of them. Clover sensed the awkward tension growing in the air and swiftly changed the subject.

"So, how do you three know each other?" Clover asked.

"We are the Baltic States," Lithuania spoke up.

"A lot of people group us together as brothers." Said Latvia.

"Well then, I had no idea I had so many brothers!" Clover laughed. "If Eduard considers you his brothers, then so do I."
"We're all just a band of misfits, aren't we?" Estonia said. "We're one crazy little family. And, Clover, if you have any brothers or sisters now, I will consider them family as you do with us three."

"Thank you, that means a lot. Arthur took me in after mom and dad's death. So he and Alfred are like brothers to me."

"Then they are family too." Estonia said.

Clover hugged each of her brothers there. Eduard was hugged the tightest. They all spoke for a few more minutes before Clover's alertness began to decrease.

"Sister, you obviously need rest. You need to recuperate. Come on, back to bed with you."

Clover did not argue with this. Despite only being down with the Baltics for fifteen minutes she was drained. But even drained, she was happy. Clover had her big brother back, she was free from Germany, and right now, she was safe thanks to Ivan. Eduard helped her to the master bedroom, where it didn't take love for a several hour nap to begin. As she fell asleep, Clover wondered what Ivan was up to.

Ivan needed a new ally. Now that he had broken the treaty with Germany, Ivan had to fid someone to side with. His boss had been in discussion with France's boss, who'd agreed to side with Russia and introduce him to other possible countries to ally with.

Ivan was fairly neutral with the French. He didn't care for their brand of vodka (Russian made was the best made) but, he was willing to put that aside to gain more allies. He had very precious things to protect. He and France met with Britain, who seemed to be very promising.

"Hello, mon ami~," France said to Britain while attempting to grope him.

"Keep your parts to yourself you perverted wanker!" Britain barked at France. He then noticed the tall, beige blonde haired man, in the long beige coat sitting next to France.

"Hello there," Britain said to Ivan.

"Privet! I'm Russia – Ivan Braginski - . I've come to talk about an alliance, da?"

"Ah, yes, that's right. I'm Britain, also known as Arthur Kirkland. To keep things short and sweet, I think an alliance is a right good idea."

"Excellent!" Ivan said cheerfully, simultaneously thinking, 'Kirkland? He can't be related to Clover, can he?'

"I say we let our bosses determine the details of our alliance. I'd like to return home. I've not heard from my little sister in several weeks and I'm getting worried."

"You're sister is missing?" Russia asked quietly.

"Relax, Britain! She's travelling the world. She can't call you every day." France said.

"I know, Francis, but what if she was captured by Germany or something? She was preparing to climb mountains close to the German border. I couldn't bear it if Clover was hurt or tortured." Britain said.

'Shit. They are related.' Ivan thought. At the same time he feared if Arthur knew where Clover was, they'd take her away from him. But also at the same time, he wanted to comfort his new ally.

"I am sure she is perfectly safe." Ivan said. Ivan knew for a fact she was save. She was at his house.

That did soothe Arthur some, but he wished he knew if Clover was alright. Ever since Arthur had found Clover in the field that day, he'd done everything to take care of her. Even Alfred, believe it or not, had helped raise Clover. If Clover didn't contact him soon, Arthur was going to have a search party after her.

Arthur, Francis, and Ivan each went their separate ways to home. By the time Ivan returned home it was already dark and getting late. He hung his coat besides the door and went upstairs, despite the tantalizing aroma of warm food wafting in from the kitchen. He wanted to check on Clover first. Ivan found Clover sitting upright in bed wearing a green sweater. Clover had pushed up the sleeves and the ragged gashed showed starkly against her pale skin. Clove looked up from the paperback novel she had been reading.

"Hi, welcome home!" Clover said with a warm smile.

She was genuinely happy to see Ivan.

It made Ivan extremely happy to see his Clover so happy to see him. Ivan quickly closed the distance between the two of them, and wrapped Clover in a massive hug.

"I'm so happy to see you! I'm glad you are doing better." Ivan said.

"It's good to see you too!" Clover hugged Ivan back the best she could. Her whose body still ached, but for her, Ivan made everything feel better. Clover relished the comfort that she was being given… Until a loud growl come from Ivan's stomach.

"You should've eaten before you came up here!" Clover laughed.

"Da, but, I wanted to see you first. You've eaten tonight, da?"

Clover blushed before saying, "Yes, the Baltics brought my meal to me not even an hour ago. The food was delicious, so you should go eat."

"Alright, I will be back soon, precious little one."

A quick peck on the cheek to Clover and Ivan was downstairs. In the kitchen, Ivan greeted his Baltics with a warm smile.

"Welcome home, Mr. Russia," Lithuania greeted.

"I trust everything went well?" Inquired Estonia.

"Da, it did. I am proud of my little Baltics!" Ivan told the Baltic Trio. "You took good care of Clover today. She's very nice, isn't she?"

"Yes, Mr. Russia, she is." Estonia and Lithuania said.

"She is very nice and pretty, sir. She looks like Estonia." Latvia chirped.

"Latvia!" Estonia whined. He wasn't sure he wanted Russia to know Clover was his sister.

"Shut up!" Lithuania chastised Latvia.
Russia stared intently at Estonia with that blissful smile.

"You do look like her a little bit. I think it's the eyes. Is my dinner ready?"

A collective held breath was released as Russia changed the subject. Russia ate his meal and went back up to his room.

"Aww," Ivan breathed as he saw Clover. She had fallen asleep reading, her book on her chest.

Ivan took the book and put it on the nightstand besides Clover. He tiptoed into the bathroom and showered before crawling in next to Clover. Not a minute after he settled in bed, Clover snuggled up to Ivan. Ivan was thrilled to have her so close. He held her in his arms and they both slept peacefully through the night.