A/N: Alright, this one is a bit shorter than the others. This one was a pain in the arse to write but I hope you enjoy!
Disclaimer: I don't own Hetalia Axis Powers
Word Count: 548
Rating: T to be safe
Warning: Russia
Ivan listened as the other countries bickered like children. They all just ignored him, completely dismissed the northern nation in their fights. He watched the two heads below his vantage point at the window as they walked through the parking lot. Once the German brothers were under his control the other countries would no longer be able to dismiss him just because he wasn't involved in their petty arguments. They would think of him constantly. They would fear him at all times. Russia would become a household name to invoke terror on naughty children. Those other countries would feel his power. He already had enough countries secretly on his side, all he needed to do was make his point with a conquest and then reveal his massive expanse of territory he had gained through allies. His nuclear had strength had grown to rival that of America's; if any other country tried to come after him for attacking Ludwig they would be not so pleasantly surprised. The pieces were in place now all he needed was to make the next and hopefully the final move and force the other countries into checkmate. Once Germany fell, the rest would soon follow.
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Prussia groaned as he sank down onto the couch after the long day. He had put Ludwig down for a nap as he had fallen asleep in the car. He was finally alone and able to fully process what the hell had happened that day. Gott, had it only been one day? I seemed much longer. All this couldn't possibly have happened within 16 hours, could it? It didn't seem possible. He lay down fully on the couch and closed his eyes. He did so not want to get up to face the next day. The albino still couldn't wrap his head around England doing this because he found the Prussian annoying. There had to be something more to it.
He was startled out of his musings by a small body climbing into his lap. Gilbert lifted his head a bit and looked at the small boy now occupying the space on his stomach and chest who looked close to tears. "Hey," he said softly, "What's wrong Lutz?" the Prussian wrapped his arms around the silent child, "Did you have a nightmare?" Ludwig nodded mutely in response and melted into his brother's embrace and falling back to sleep almost immediately.
Gilbert lay awake for hours after that thinking over England and the events of the past day. Eventually his eyes drooped shut and his last thought before falling asleep was that he would always protect Ludwig, no matter what.
A/N: Sorry about all the OOCness of the countries. I really am trying to get them right. Tell me what you think! Review or Gilbirds will be disappointed in you!