Sorry for the late update, school work and yeah...whats' worst is that we are going over World War 2, and it's giving me a boat load of ideas. I will publish them " Stubborn Acceptance" will get updated soon, I'm so sorry for the delay.
Disclaimer: I do not own APH
Alice sat on her seat, the meeting being resumed. She thought about America's action the previous night and early morning. 'He was so careful with me' she thought, 'Does he know something I don't?'.That thought disturbed her, as Germany gave his presentation, she eyed the American, he was passing notes with Japan. She sighed, suddenly her left abdomen started to hurt. Her hand left hand slowly traveled to the spot, applying pressure on it. On her left abdomen has a huge scar, it was one of the scars that took a long time to heal. She looked to her left, seeing Spain starring blankly out of the meeting. ' Well, I wouldn't be surprised, Spain did inflict this on me' she turned her face back to the center of the room, surprised that it was now America standing.
Seeing America in the center, her mind went back to the things she thought of before her left abdomen ached. Why was he so careful? Why did he held her hand? She was really confused, "stupid America" she whispered, at this Spain turned towards her.
" did you say something Inglaterra?" he asked, once again drawing the meeting attention towards her. She looked around and saw Ireland eyeing her, she lifted her head up from her hand and looked at America's presentation. As usual, Global Warming was the issue, she fixed her glasses and looked at his plans. She looked down on her notes, "Nothing, I was just saying something to myself" she said, hoping that it would pass. She looked to France who was smirking, "I'm sorry America, continue with your presentation"
" Like I said!" the blonde started with exuberant energy. " the whole plan will be costly"
" how costly?" Alice finally interjected, gaining the American's attention. Many nations sighed, knowing that the usual argument was going to happen finally. America turned to England, gaining his full attention.
" Never mind" she said, looking away " the cost is probably too great to hear, is it anyway near affordable with all countries?" she pressed, still not giving him eye contact.
" Well no, but we can find a way!" he said cheery, giving her a thumbs up. Her eyes looked towards him, she turned her head she leaned on her desk towards America.
"and how do you suppose we get the money?" she asked. America turned his back on her and said in a cheery mood " Don't worry about that! I'll find a way!"
" what make you so sure?" she pressed. He turned around, smiling " 'Cause I'm a hero! And a hero always find a way!" for some reason she closed her eyes, she began to massage her temples. This is all aggravating her, first she is plagued by dreams, America was extra cautious with her, her left side of the abdomen was in pain, and the stupidity of the meeting was finally getting to her. There were so many factors that were causing her irritation, her sleep deprivation, her mind being in war with itself, and she hasn't been eating well.
" I have a feeling that the way will involve taxes." she said still massaging her temples.
" you always resort to that first don't you?" America said, keeping his focus on her, still with a smile on his face.
"pardon?" England asked, opening her eyes, she felt Romano grab Spain, turning Spain to face her. A shield apparently, not that Spain didn't mind, she looked back and tried to assure the scared Italian.
" When it comes to things, you always resort to taxes." America said walking toward her, the nations felt the tension rise in the meeting room. France just sat and stared at England, smirking, knowing where the argument was going.
" he is right Anglterre, you usually turn to taxes really fast" France mused.
" Taxes are one of the main ways to get money for the government frog" Alice retorted.
" I'm just saying you should be really careful when it comes to things, or haven't you learned your lesson?" France continued, closing his eyes and smiling at England. Alice eyed him, glaring.
" FRANCE!" Ireland suddenly jumped in, knowing the man's intention, " that has nothing to do with this!" she exclaimed, standing up leaning towards the man.
" What 'Lesson' are you talking about you frog?" Alice said, finally calming down, her head leaning on her right hand. France looked at her, and rested his head on his hand. "the American Revolution mon cher" France said casually looking over at Alice.
" You can be such an arse most of the time you know that you bloody frog?" Alice trying to stay calm at the mentioned revolution. America just stood where he did, looking at England resting her head on her hand. "Plus those taxes were necessary" she said.
" Necessary?" America began. He didn't think they were ever necessary for those taxes, part of him was thankful toward Francis, for starting the topic. He wanted to know why taxes were imposed on his people a long time ago, but when it gets to that Alice would be too touchy on it.
" Why were they ever necessary?" he asked taking a step towards England, who sat on her desk, head well rested on her right hand. She looks up at the taller nation, ' is he seriously asking me this?' she thought 'I thought he knows better than bringing this up with me'. "I'm serious, England" he said putting his hands on the desk she was sitting on, towering over her. She looked up, and then looked away.
" This isn't really the place to talk about personal matters America, now get on with your bloody presentation so I can go back to my hotel room." he turned around to see that the other nations were staring at them, Germany was looking away, trying to comfort a flustered Italian. 'hotel room?' he thought to himself 'what hotel room? She stayed with me last night..' He was suddenly snapped out of his thoughts as England broke the silence.
"America seriously, resume to your presentation." he looked down on her, her eyes shining behind her glasses. He smiled " That's not cool. You're always bossing me around England, and I want an explanation."
" Bossing you around? America you prat, what are you-"
" like right now! See you're bossing me around! I'm not a child anymore England! And I as a nation, I need to know why you taxed my people heavily back then." he said smiling. He kept his gaze at her the word group of 'heavily taxed' got to her. She stood up, leaning towards the American, their faces inches away from each other.
" heavily? I heavily taxed you?" she asked.
" yeah, and you made your people stay too" she closed her eyes and bit the side of her mouth. She opened her eyes again, it wasn't the green emerald eyes full of clarity, but green eyes full of hate and anger.
" those taxes had a purpose you prat, and if you haven't realized why they were bloody important, then what makes you think that I'll tell you why they were important now? Do yourself a favor you twit and read a history book." she retorted.
" Why don't you just tell me?" he asked, the innocence tone kicking in. Her eyebrows furrowed, not by worry, but by anger. She closed her eyes, and smiled.
" because this isn't really such a place to discuss personal issues." she said.
" Talk about personal issues, you're not the one who opens up to people." America said nonchalantly. He looked over to his twin brother Mathew, only to find him with a shocked expression. Alice opened her eyes, staring up at the American.
"p-pardon?" she asked. America turned around, still having that smile on his face.
" C'mon England! I'm using the 'Queen's Language' or something like that, and you don't understand me." At this Alice saw her former 'sister' Ireland, slowly sitting down, hands covering her face with both of her hands, shaking her head. Alice was getting ready to retort, closing her eyes. " I mean you really don't like to talk about the Revolution, why can't you be proud of me? I won didn't I?" America asked. " but then again, I kicked your ass so maybe that's why you get so mad about it." he said. At this France and Spain started to laugh. They remembered the war alright, they were helping the little 'colony'. Alice looked at France and then Spain again, she took her glasses off, and set them down on the desk.
" You ungrateful brat." she started, " you ungrateful twit!" she yelled pulling America by the shirt raising him. Many of the nations were stunned, poor Romano and Italy were hiding behind Germany and Spain. " IF YOU REALLY WERE CONSIDERATE BACK THEN YOU WOULD INSTANTLY KNOW WHY I WAS TAXING YOU BLOODY ARSE!" she was about to yell again something was rushing up her throat. She quickly dropped the American and covered her mouth. She quickly jumped over the table and made her way out of the meeting room. She was sprinting, rushing towards the bathroom.
Ireland stood up and slapped France across the face, she glared at the flustered American.
" What the hell just happened? I just wanted an answer" he said standing up.
"what the hell just happened?" Ireland reiterated, " you just questioned her about a topic she really hates. Even I know not to bring up my own War for independence!" she said.
"L'Irlande" France started. " I was pretty curious too you know" he said laughing, smiling. He stood up and made his way to the doors "Where do you think you're going you moron?" Ireland asked.
" to run after Angleterre, it's not safe to leave her alone you know." he said
" that may be true" Ireland said " but it's even more dangerous to her alone with you" she said making her way toward the door. " Go after her right now, and I swear I will call Alba and Wales." France shuddered at hearing the names of England's brothers. Sure they may be mean to her, but when someone messes with her they will beat up the guy who caused her pain. He shook his head and looked at America. America sighed and turned to the Nations.
" alright guys, 30 minute break." he said. At this the nations eased up, and started talking about what just happened. Ireland made her way to her young sister's desk, grabbing her glasses, and headed towards the bathroom. America and France began to follow her, but she halted them,
"I'm afraid that if England sees you two, she'll do something drastic."
" Can I come along? I mean I would just wait outside." a voice said. America, France and Ireland look back to see Canada. He held his teddy bear close to him " if that's okay with you, Ireland" he said.
" you and only you." she said to Canada. France and America stood there, sighing.
" you really had to bring that up?" America asked turning to France.
" I wanted to see her angry face, I haven't seen it in a while after all." he said, smiling 'and I don't regret it' he thought. " but let's not forget mon cher, you went along with it, and pushed her buttons"
" I know Francis." with that he turned around only to jump when he found a small island nation behind him. "Japan!" he said, smiling. Japan nodded and America began to talk to him. Somehow, when Ireland told him he couldn't go with her, a sudden knot appeared in his stomach, and his heart sank. In the back of his mind a younger version of him looked up at him and mumbled 'it's all your fault.'
I'm really tired right now, so my grammar is ten times worst, please excuse this temporarily, I will edit this. thank you! please comment!
