Kid Problems
DISCLAIMER: Hidekaz Himaruya owns APH. I only make the fic.
Author's Note: Use of countries' names in this chapter.
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China stared at Japan, stunned. "Ja- Japan…?" He said in a hoarse voice. Japan didn't answer. He simply kept his sword pointed to China's chest. "B- but why?" China asked. Japan shrugged. He raised his sword so that the tip of its blade points at China's throat. China looked at the blade unbelievingly.
"I'm sorry," Japan whispered in a small voice that only he and China could hear. I'm sorry that I can't keep my promise to you… big brother. Japan added but he kept that sentence for himself. "This is for the best of my peoples." Japan finally says before swinging the sword.
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Japan sat quietly in the dining room. He took a deep breathand felt the air around him. It was filled with a rich aroma. Then, suddenly, Japan's stomach grumbled.. "… China?" Japan said in a small voice, afraid that he'll broke the Chinese's concentration. Everytime China was cooking, he always looked like he was in another world. And Japan knows more than to bug China when he is cooking. China was usually a good brother, however, when he was disturbed in the middle of his sacred ritual ( China said so himself ), he would be, well… he would be scary. Japan can't find any other word that is more suited than scary. Although, using 'scary' to describe China's anger was actually underestimating it. That's why he had sit and remain quiet while the Chinese was cooking, but he was hungry now and China has been cooking for hours. How come he's not finished yet?
Japan turned his head and looked outside. His eyes searched for something interesting. Maybe, if I found something to focus on, I wouldn't feel this hungry. Japan thought to himself. Then he noticed it, the bird nest that was lying on the ground. He immediately got off from his chair and ran outside.
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China winced when the sword cut his flesh. The sword would have cut through his throat if he hadn't tried to evade it. The pain was the worst he had ever had after those years of peace. China felt his eyes were getting heavier. The loss of his army has weakened him severely, but that last injury has crushed all his effort to endure the pain. But, no. He wouldn't show his weakness. Not in front of his little brother he had raised for years. China coughed and blood splattered around him. N… No, aru… My army is losing it… At this rate I would…
Japan's voice was as clear and cold as the ice when he said the words. "I've decided to walk on my own now, China. I don't… need you anymore." China looked up to see Japan. He forced a smile. "Ah… So, that's what you mean by breaking the promise."
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China lets a sigh of relief. At last, he had finished cooking. He looked out at the window and the sky's already dark. "Huh? No way! It's dinner time already? I thought it's still noon! Oh no! Japan! He must be really hungry now!" China lifted the plate of food and walked in hurry to the dining room where Japan is waiting for him. "Ja~ pan! Dinner's ready! Sorry for making you wai… Japan?" China stared at the empty dining room. "Hey… It's not good to play hide-and-seek in the night you know. Come out already…" China placed the plate on the table and searched around the room. But Japan was nowhere to be found.
"Japan, aru? Where are you?" China got out of the room and began searching all over the house. But still, no Japan. China wiped off the sweat from his forehead. "Japan! I'm sorry that I took so long to cook, aru! Come out please!" He shouted.
"China?" A small voice was heard from the backyard. China ran to the source of voice. "Japan?" He looked around, trying to find any clues to Japan's whereabouts. "I'm here, China…" The voice came from a tree at near the fence. China immediately ran to the tree. "Where are you, aru?" He asked. "Here, up here…" China looked up and saw Japan holding one of the tree's branches tightly. "What are you doing there, aru?"
Japan answered, slightly scared that China will be mad at him. "Th- the bird nest over there…" He pointed to the nest. "It fell from the tree. I decided to put it back to one of the branches. But, after putting it back… I can't climb back down." Japan finished his sentence and waited for China's scolding. China stared at his little brother then sighed. "Jump down, aru."
"Eh?!" Japan shook his head. "No! I won't do it!"
"I'll catch you, aru. So, just jump down."
Japan looked down. It's really high. If China isn't able to caught him, he would broke his bones. Japan gulped. Jump down, do not jump down, jump down, do not jump… Jump. And Japan jumped down.
China seemed to be surprised at the sudden movement, but he was able to catch Japan in time. He then put Japan down. "… aru. Really, what are you thinking?!" China scolded. "I- I'm sorry…" Japan apologized.
"It's okay. Just promise me you won't wander on your own again, okay? You didn't know how many years I've lost because of you…" Japan nodded. "I- I promise, China…"
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"It's okay… aru." China felt his consciousness drifting away. Japan walked closer to China. This is it… The final blow. He braced himself and swung his sword down.
"ANIKI!!" Korea shouted from afar. He ran as fast as he could and knocked Japan away from China. "Aniki? ANIKI! Don't die yet!" Korea shook China's body. "Japan! How could you do such a thing to Aniki?!" He turned and shouted to Japan, aiming his weapon to Japan. "Wh- what are you saying, aru… I'm alive, you idiot." China whispered. He barely has enough energy to talk now. Korea lowered his guard and turned back to see China. "Are you sure you're okay, Aniki?" He asked, worried.
"Stupid…" Japan said. "I could just stab and kill you the moment you lowered your guard, Korea." Korea sniffed. "But you didn't do it." Japan smiled. "I see… You're as stupid as ever, Korea…" Korea responded angrily. "HEY! What do you mean by that?" Japan ignored Korea and backed down. "Whatever. I'll pull back for today. My army is exhausted and continuing this battle would be… suicide for me."
Walking away from China and Korea, Japan whispered to himself," Goodbye… Big brother."
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Random rumbling: Augh… This chapter is an EPIC FAIL. I just can't write this kind of story… Haha, shot me please? ( NOOO! I'm just kidding! )
AND I HAVE AN ANNOUNCEMENT TO MAKE!
Out of the four pairs of brothers in the last four chapters, which would you like to see in the bonus chapter? ( Yes, that's right, I'm making a bonus chapter! And it's not about some brotherly fluff, I swear! )
Tell me in your review and the more people request for that pair, the bigger their chance to make it to the bonus chapter!
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