YES, I AM ALIVE :D, And Ima really sorry for not uploading but it's the time for exams and shiz, so I have been revising. Then, when I get home, it turns out I don't want to do anything but play around ;A;. But hey, I have only the Maths and Science test's to do, so soon I'll be updating both stories more frequently. And I have another excuse: Ima 13 *-* I has a life to live :3. With dat said, enjoy da chapter~

A lovely scent wafted up the stairs and in to Vali's room, awakening the other countries at rest. The long muzzles of the wolves sniffed the air, and soon America was drooling, as was a few other hungry nations. They all looked at each other, then in one single movement, scrambled for the door. America was out first, pelting down the corridor, followed by Prussia, and surprisingly Italy and Romano. Germany and Spain chased after their 'wards', and that left the other countries to run and catch up; they didn't want all the food to be gone. Then they reached the stairs...

Russia, unaware that the stairs were just a few feet ahead, ran into the backs of the other countries...And they all fell down the stairs in a large clump.

All Valiant heard was a stampede of elephants, then the sound of something large falling down the stairs. Curses were soon uttered from the people she was housing, an especially loud "Kolkolkolkolkolkolkol" was drowning out the other nations. The girl sighed and went out into the corridor to look at the mess, it turned out that the Nations were all tangled up together, she remembered, kind of like that Fan image of all the countries on top of each other.

Now, the Wolves were open to the smell of something else entirely; the scent of something burnt and inedible. The glanced at each other, then back at Valiant, who had disappeared inside the kitchen again. The wolves padded to the room and...Almost died.

"Yo dude, what do you think your doing? Allowing Iggy to cook?" America said, pure terror radiating throughout his body.

"Oui, zhis Brit can't cook to save his life" France piped in, nodding an apologetic look to England. All the other nations were crying animated tears in the background. Valiant was fuming, how dare they dislike her homeland cooking, and insult Iggy like that.

"Ok, just look. I understand your worried for your health, but at least try my batch. I'll eat England's if you don't want to" She shoved her plateful of Scones into their faces, and it actually, surprisingly, smelt amazing. America, mouth watering and eyes replaced by stars, took one of Vali's scones and stuffed it greedily in his face. Everyone waited in anticipation to see what he'd say, nothing came. Slowly, America's hand reached for another scone, the other Nation's stared, then snatched up one for themselves.

"Zis...Is amazing" muttered Prussia, "right Bruder?"

"J-ja, it is. I guess zat not all of zhe scones in the world are bad tasting" Germany replied, a thoughtful look in his eyes. The other countries were simply enjoying the taste, what they didn't notice, was a lonely England in the corner, watching them all feast.

"Hey, why don't you try one?" Vali sat next to him, offering him one of her own Scones. The Brit took it and bit in to it.

"Hmmm, this isn't that bad actually" he began devouring it with his sharp teeth.

"Do you think I should show the other's my wolf form?" Valiant suddenly asked.

"Of course, why would you not?" England asked, turning towards her. It was only then, that he noticed that the yellow eyed girl, was in fact, eating one of his Scones. His eyes widened, but was soon replaced by a gentle smile, something that she didn't realise.

"I guess I'll show them now" Vali said, getting up and walking to the centre of the kitchen. "Everyone, please look at me for a moment" All attention was directed to her. "Thank you, now I'll tell you one of my secrets".

The Nation wolves sat, eyes wide as fur rippled over the girl's body, and paws replaced her feet. In a flash, there stood in front of them, was a great big black wolf with an eye-patch over one eye, and a comforting smirk on her lips.

"Well, that's why we were sent here, mi amigo's"

"Si, who better to look after us than a wolf herself" Romano said, staring at the sitting form in front of him.

"AH SHITE" Cried Vali, and she legged it from the room.

"What?" was the combined answer she received.

"I'M GONNA BE LATE FOR SCHOOL" She yelled as she through her things together in her School bag. Then, strapping it over her fury back, she opened the door and slammed it again, and that was that. Out side, she changed back to a human and ran along the road, there was a flapping of wings above her. "Hello Chase" She said without looking up to see the hawk. Ugh, I have 10 minutes to get there she thought. Better take the short cut.

The girl ran down an alley way, and soon came across stacked boxes. She climbed swiftly up them, and was now running across the roof of a house. She leapt across the gaps, then found another gap between the two houses. She carefully climbed down the drainage system, and continued running down the street. A bench came into sight and she placed her foot on the it, and launched herself forward. Ok, so one of her secrets was that she was a wolf, the other was that she could do Parkour quite well. Of course, her ability of this sport was magnified by her Wolf abilities and instincts. Anyway...

Valiant reached school in 8 minutes and raced to her class room, where she plonked at her desk, her breathing returning to normal in a matter of seconds. Although, the girl was restless, tonight was when she was going to a gathering, she couldn't wait for that, or to get back home to the Nations.

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Upon reaching her home again, she found that the wolves she had 'adopted' so to say, were scattered around the place. Something tugged at her trouser legs, and she looked down, smiling at ho she saw. She bent over and picked up the small creamy puppy, his floppy ears dangling over his eyes.

"How's it going Sealand?" She asked, smiling kindly. The wolf wagged his tail and licked her face. It was ok, they were wolves at the moment after all, the doggie traits would be kicking in. Her hawk, Chase, lighted upon a chair back and began squawking at her, she put the pup down and hurriedly prepared some food for the bird. She then walked to her bedroom to get some things ready.

About an hour later, her mother arrived home. "VALIANT" Was yelled up the stairs, "IT'S TIME TO GET READY". Vali ran to and fro, getting little items for their trip. When she got downstairs and into the living room, the found the other wolves, all wearing confused faces.

"Erm...Ready for what?" England asked.

"Well," Valiant said "on the weekends, we go to a nearby pine wood, that's only a half an hour walk from our place. We go there to meet up with our pack, and this time, you lot are coming with us." Silence met her speech. She laughed and followed her mother to the door, "Come on" she giggled.

Yosh, it's short, but I felt guilt and wanted to give chu something, faithful readers. Awww, I love ya guys, hope you enjoyed it all. Review and get a free Scone, made from either England or Valiant, you can choose~ Bye now *Waves*