Chapter 4 See You Again

America rubbed the back of his head, taking in all of what the Ecuadorian yelled at him. "Geez, that guy has some serious anger issues."

"Oh he's only like that with strangers he doesn't like. He's actually pretty sweet and cuddly when you get to know him."

A delighted grin spread like the plague across America's face, before it was replaced a disappointed façade. "You again? You're a lot more trouble than I thought."

A heart-warming laugh followed his comment, and didn't cease for some time. It turned out to be contagious too, as America burst out into his own fit of laughter. Recovering from the moment, golden eyes met sapphire. "You sure do like to hang around a lot." The woman stated with a hint of sarcasm.

"I don't think we've properly met." America extended out a hand. "I'm America."

"I might've guessed. You sure do act like him." The woman took the extended hand and shook it firmly. "I should be honest too, I'm Panama."

With formalities over, the enthusiastic male broke out his hero stance as an imaginary American flag flew behind him. "I wanna finish your Canal. And I won't take no for an answer."
"Persistent. But why?"

"It's a hero's duty to help those in need. That and I think I have a shot at getting your number."

"Real funny, Mr. America."

"Hey, you can call me just America."

"Alright America." The woman paced around the heavy growth, idly swaying with each step. She paused and half-turned to America. "Hey, you wanna see something amazing?"

"Should we be doing this?"

"Should you be back here asking my brother to build my Canal?"

"Nah, but it's funny to see him blow fuse."

The woman's laughter filled the American's ears once again like a soft melody. "Then I guess we shouldn't tell him. Unless you really wanna see him mad." She took his hand, causing his muscles to tense, before he actually relaxed in her kind grip. "O-Okay…"

America: *chibi-style* HETALIA!

"Dude! You were so right about this! This is amazing!" Rushing waters and lush highlands, an eye-catching scenery for the American. As far as the eye could see rolling hills, treetops, and all of nature's delicate beauty lied before the two. Each sight more breath-taking than the last.

The brunette Hispanic smiled as she stared at her homelands in the same state of awe. "This is Chiriqui Highlands. Chiriqui means "valley of the moon."

"This is like three different attractions in one spot!" America bounced in excitement. "Beaches, plains and a forest?! Sick!"

"Sick? I think you mean healthy. The trees here are in pretty good shape. Rica and I take good care of all the plants here…" The foreigner's blue eyes widened in shock upon hearing that two people could take care of all this space. But they weren't just ordinary people, were they? Still not as big as my place, but it's really nice to look at. I could retire here in a few million years…

"Hey, Pan?"

It was a while before the woman snapped back into reality and looked at the American. "Yes?"

"Why do you stay with Colombia if you're not happy?"

That same expression America had seen when he and England first encountered the siblings returned. Her eyed glazed over as if she were remembering something from a long ago past, but soon cleared up and was replaced with a lighter, kinder gaze. "Would you like it if I broke free from him?"

"I'm not saying you should leave your brother, but if he doesn't treat you with the respect you deserve, you need to fight for your independence."

"Is that what you do?"

The spectacled blonde tilted his head slightly. "Huh?" Panama chuckled slightly and shook her head. "Do you go around the world and help damsels who have a secret cry for independence?"

"Uh…would you agree to going out on a date with me if I said yes?"

"Maybe."

Inwardly victory dancing at the possible 'yes', America smirked. "Then heck yeah, bro! Just imagine me in a cape and a super cool mask and there I am! Saving all the smaller countries from their big bad boss!"

"So what inspired all that?" Again, the American was confused, but before he could ask, the woman went on. "I know you were once ruled by England… But who saved you to inspire you to help others?"

Geez, she's asking some pretty tough questions! America whined in his mind. "I don't think anyone inspired me, I just wanted to break free, ya know?"

The female country looked slightly disappointed at the answer, but shrugged accepting it anyway. "Okay. I guess… Then you'll help me get mine right?"

"Of course!"
"And in exchange…" Panama full-body turned to the foreigner and smiled. "I'll let you finish the Canal. How's that sound?"

"One more thing-"

"And yes, I'll go out with you."

"Romantic candlelight dinner?"

"If you want."

"Deal."

The two countries shook on the agreement, finalizing the promise to complete construction and the rebellion movement that would soon take place. Independence, ready or not, here Panama comes!

Translations

Rica- Refers to Costa Rica the nation bordering Panama.

I could retire here…- Ha! Sweet, didn't even know this until after I looked up Panama relations! The number of American's that retire in Chiriqui is fast growing! Schweet!

Pretty short and stuff, but hey win-win for Panama. Here's a little lesson in American History. France was actually the country that helped America fight in the American Revolution and helped them towards victory!

Pretty deep questions on Panama's part though…but you kinda need to know that information if you want a stranger to help you escape your brother. Alright, next chapter…prepare for battle! And tears! And anger! And other emotions!

The betrayal of siblings, the dirty secrets that lie within a family and the lies hidden by a certain Hispanic Nation…is it Colombia? Panama? Venezuela? Ecuador? ALL FOUR?
Find out next time on: Total Takeover!