AN: Yes this title was inspired by the Jonas Brothers song. Sue me :P



Paranoid

The cloudless day's light shined into the small dim office. The window was opened to let a light breeze in. Birds chirped happily. Over all, it was the perfect envision of a summer day in America; despite the fact that it should still be winter.

Alfred took a slurp of his chocolate milkshake, blue orbs fixated on the outside world. Paperwork was piled high on his desk but he paid it no attention. After all, how many days in a year do you get such beautiful weather? Besides, everyone needed a pick-me-up during such troubling times.

After taking a minute to appreciate global warm—Mother Nature, the American shifted his attention to his mini T.V. He propped up his feet on top of his paperwork, fully aware of the consequences that would occur with this action. Heck, his boss wasn't here. And he was a fucking hero!

Alfred flipped through the channels. Nothing was on; just random daytime soaps and Hannah Montana. Like he would ever watch that crap.

He finally settled on a news program; not for the news but for the hot new reporter. He adjusted himself to maintain comfort. He took a long slurp of his milkshake. Delicious…

"In more recent news," the attractive blond began, "Italy and Germany have merged into the Italian-German Empire."

…And now that delicious shake was all over his awesome outfit.

The American stared incredulously at the T.V, trying to comprehend the statement. Italy and Germany? That hasn't happened since World War 2.

He bit his lip. Another World War? He wasn't ready that; no one was. Furthermore, the likely hood of that happening was like the likely hood of England being a better cook. Still, that didn't stop him from dialing the phone frantically.

"Hello?" a tired Taiwan asked.

"OMG IGGY ANOTHER WORLD WAR IS AMONG US OH SHIT " The American babbled. Taiwan sighed.

"YOU AMERICAN IDIOT! DON'T YOU KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THE FREAKING TIME DIFFERENCE?" And with that, she hung up on America.

Alfred sighed. Arthur didn't have to be so bitchy. No matter; he would just have to wait for his boss to come back from the bar, which could take hours. He tapped the arms of his chair impatiently, waiting. He flinched at every slight sound that echoed through the empty office.

He wasn't paranoid.

Not. At. All.


Vash, however, was paranoid. And he was well aware of this fact. He embraced it actually, buying defense item after defense item. To him he wasn't paranoid. He was just well prepared. He always said:

"Better safe than sorry."

This is why once he heard of the rumored annexation of Germany by Italy, he became frantic. He doubled spending of defense between him and his sister. He called his sister every four hours just to make sure she is safe. Lilli kept on reassuring him that she would be just fine. That did not stop him from worrying.

Which is another reason he was in front of a door about to do something that went against everything he believed in:

Make an alliance.

And with Austria and Hungary none the less.

He sighed as the doorbell chimed. Why couldn't everyone be like him and fucking neutral? Roderich opened door. "Hello Vash," Roderich greeted rather stiffly, "Won't you come in?"

Roderich led Vash inside his home. It was much bigger and more elegant than he remembered. He gazed at the grand halls of his house, surprised that the Austrian had gotten lost yet.

Elizabeta was in the piano room. "Hello Vash ." She welcomed warmly. Vash muttered back a hello.

Awkward silence.

"Well," Roderich started, "I think we know why we're here?" the other nations nodded. The aristocrat cleared his throat.

"I want to propose an alliance," Roderich began pacing "Not just for the threat of Germany and Italy but also because of Russia.

The pair blinked. "Russia?"

"Yes, Russia"

An ominous wind blew from an open window. It seemed to be coming from the East…


Fanfiction was being retarded and wouldn't let me clump America's words together. No matter, This one came out better that my previous chapters. Despite the lack of editing, please review and leave suggestions

~Ki-chan