He didn't know long it had been since he and America had carried Canada into his bedroom. The bear had greeted them at the door and hadn't left his master's side since. It was clear that the blond was in pain despite his unconsciousness, but it was also clear that it didn't stem from any physical injuries. Any normal ones, anyways. Germany had a sinking suspicion that the pain was sourced in the black mark on the Canadians neck. This mark alone was cause for alarm after having seen that creature. He was determined to sit America down and seek some answers about the portal that he and his brother had been guarding. Once said American got back from trying to convince England to call an emergency meeting. He supposed that America was asking England for help because no one would believe him if he called a meeting and no one knew that Germany was in Canada. He knew questions of why would come, but he would rather answer all of them once and only once. With this last thought he settled the blanket more firmly around the Canadian. Probably nobody but Gilbert and maybe Italy knew the tender streak he had buried under his harsh exterior. Probably came from years of hauling his brother's drunk ass home more often than he'd like to think about. Than again, he kinda owed it to him after Gilbert took care of him for so long….
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"England, come on! Just listen, alright? This isn't some stupid prank, I swear. I'll explain everything when the time comes but you really need to call an emergency meeting in Canada! No! I'm not messing with Mattie. Iggy-! Just-! Would you-! Damn it Arthur just fucking listen to me! This is the exact reason I started my revolution in the first place!" The shocked silence on the other end caused America to sigh heavily. "Sorry, Iggy….low blow. Just….please….call everyone together…..thank you….see you later, Arthur…" He hung up the phone and tiredly rubbed his face. He hadn't meant to go that far, but the Englishman could be so frustrating. America tossed his cell on the couch, not wanting to be bothered by it at the moment, and made his way upstairs to his brothers room. He opened the door and nodded at Germany, who nodded back.
"England was not cooperative, I take it…?" He ventured and America cracked a half smile.
"Heard that, huh? A little. He's helping now, though. I'm guessing that everyone should be at the usual meeting place in about 2 days. Thank god it's only, like, 10 minutes from here. If Mattie was less lazy and actually lived farther from the meeting room, it would be so much more a hassle."
Germany smiled slightly. "Any less lazy, huh? I have hardly seen Canada being lazy."
"Yeah, well, you didn't live with him." America sat on the edge of his brothers bed, leaning forward and checking on the black mark. "I hope someone knows something about this….something to get rid of it at least…" He sighed and straightened again. "Two days…..is a long time…" He pulled off his glasses and tiredly rubbed his eyes. "Thank you, Germany...for protecting those scientists. It means a lot. Really, it does."
"I didn't wish for your brother to come after me. I remember the wars all too clearly where he was involved."
America laughed softly. "For a pacifist he can sure kick some ass, huh? He's scary sometimes." He stared down at his glasses before rubbing them on his shirt to clean them. "Mattie's a lot stronger than he's given credit for."
"Ja. I have seen that." Germany nodded. "I must admit that my brother and I were quite frightened of him on the battlefield. A wolf in lambs clothing."
"Yeah…." America slid his glasses back on and stood. "Germany…?"
"Ja?"
"You can call me Alfred." He quirked a smile at the stupefied German before leaving the room and closing the door softly behind himself. He sagged heavily against the door, staring down at his feet. god was he worried. That….creature….was out and about in the world. Who knew what havoc it might wreak. What irreversible damage it might cause….He hoped to god someone knew how to stop it. If no one did….he was certain that it would bring the end of the world….
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Two nerve wracking days of waiting. Of gathering. And two days that Canada had been unconscious. England and France had asked, no, demanded to be let into Canada's home and why they couldn't see their former colony. America had refused to even open the door or offer any explanation, telling them that he would explain when everyone gathered. This made them very unhappy.
Germany had left America to handle the two irate nations, making sure to not be noticed by them. It would be a lot to explain why he was there and inside while they were not. He didn't feel like dealing with that mess quite yet. This had been on the first day because apparently the two had caught the plain together and had arrived the first day. America had somehow managed to convince them to go to the hotel that the meeting room was at and wait there until everyone arrived. That would be a mess itself. Emergency meetings were rarely called unless it was a world problem. And anyone would be a fool to not call this a world problem. But today was the day. Who ever had not shown up would have to hear it second hand. Granted it was extremely short notice, but it couldn't wait. Not this time.
America gently bundled his brother into a warm blanket for the car ride to the hotel. He made sure that he was seemingly comfortable before passing him off to Germany, who would have a hold of him until they reached their destination. In two short days he had come to trust Germany as much as he trusted Canada. They may have had quarrels in the past, but that meant nothing now. He had protected his and Canada's people with no wish for any personal or country gain and that meant that he got a lot of respect from the American. And they had grown comfortable around each other. Both had given each other permission to call the other by their human name. And frankly, that was huge for countries.
Once sure that Germany was in the back of the car and Canada was safely in his arms, America went around and opened the passenger side door for Kumajiro. It had been a futile endeavor trying to convince the little bear to stay home and the men had simply given in. America dropped into the driver's seat and started the car up. He glanced back at the two nations in the rearview mirror as he pulled out of the driveway. The 10 minute drive felt like forever. Neither men had any idea what was to greet them when they showed up. The other nations were most likely to be at their throats for such short notice. Or just because that's what they did. Whatever it was, neither looked forward to the meeting. Difficult would be the understatement of the century.
Well here it is, my lovelies. Thanks so much for your patience with me! I've been doing my best to try and keep on top of this. And I did promise that this chapter would be much longer than the last one was. Thanks again and lots of love to you all! 3
