It was normal for France and England to fight each other, and the consequences of fighting was that you might end up losing something important to you. A piece of land or some other form of wealth.
However, even though these things were very important, they were not things that could not be replaced. Therefore, even though he might end up being upset at England, as well as cursing him, he could resume talking to England as if none of that had happened.
Until England crossed the line by taking Canada away.
Canada was his precious daughter, not just a colony.
That was exactly why England chose to take her away from him.
The rest of his people had been rather relieved that it was Canada that the victors made into their spoil, although none of them were foolish enough to say it in front of France. Unlike the other colonies, Canada really did not offer them any severe advantage.
Yet she was the country that was loved by France.
It was bad enough that England took her away from him and forbid him to have any contact with her. However, what made France mad even more was the fact that England barely fulfilled his role of 'father'. All his attention was on America, and this was something that hurt Canada greatly.
"If he didn't want me, why did he take me from you?" the child had cried out when he finally managed to meet her in secret. She was a teenager by that time and he fond it very difficult to reconcile the very grim teenage girl to the laughing little girl.
It was true that Canada did not speak much, but she used to laugh a lot.
"What are you doing here?" was how England greeted him. "If you are here to help me, then don't bother. I do not need your help."
"To tell the truth I am not here to help you, but I am here to help Spain." France said as he seated himself, since England was clearly not going to be a host. "England, I do not know what possessed you to do such a thing, but I can tell you that it is a really stupid idea."
"Is it your turn now?" England muttered. "I already had a talk with your son-in-law."
"He would be your son-in-law as well since she is your daughter as well!" France said sharply. "Although I hate to admit is, but that is the truth. However…you say that Netherlands has been here?"
"Yes." At this, England's expression became quite grim again.
"I do not know what he said to you, but judging by your expression…it is probably all true."
Upon seeing that England refused to answer him, he decided to speak.
"I do not think that Spain would do what he did before but Spain is the country of passion, and the opposite of passion is rationality." France began calmly before he suddenly said: "England, when you took Canada away from me, I seriously contemplated in killing you."
England knew that France resented him for what happened in the war, as it was still evident today. But for the first time, he saw an expression from France that did not seem to have possibly be from France.
"I know what people say about me- that I am a coward. To be honest, that accusation is not untrue because I do make the decision of the least resistance. However, it is because these decisions are for the good of my people." France said grimly. "Therefore, I choose to accept the humiliating treaty instead of fighting to the death…even when you took my daughter away. However…that is where I am different from Spain."
"Spain? The one who – "
"You think Spain is a coward as well? You are wrong. A coward does not fight due to being afraid of the consequences, but Spain is not like that. The reason that he does not fight is because he choose to not to."
"And why is that?" England asked sharply.
"That is not your business, England, that is Spain's own decision." France said with clear edge in his voice. "But I warn you, do not push Spain too far. If you harm Romano, he would not just accept what has happened as he did in the past. He would fight and when Spain fights, he would fight by abandoning his rationality. Therefore, he would not stop until you are dead."
"…are you here to threaten me?" England finally said after a long pause.
At this, France merely laughed mockingly.
"You are a fool to say this to me. I do not threaten you. I am here, as I said, because of Spain."
He and Spain were friends ever since they were children, and they then became friends with Prussia. The fact that they continued to be friends was a sign of how strong the friendship was. After all, France had been there when Spain began his conquista period. Netherlands had once accused France of not doing anything to prevent the tragedy that happened and France had told him that he would have if he could, but like most, he only found out when it was too late.
Yet he knew that Spain was not a bad person. Rather, Spain was like a child who needed to be taught. Unfortunately, it took a great tragedy for Spain to learn this lesson.
The Spanish inquisition and the forced conversion. It was ironic that even now Isabella the First of Castile was still regarded as a great ruler despite what she has done.
It was France who had been with Spain as the other tried to deal with his sorrow and guilt about what had happened.
"The Jews…they were Spaniards too!" Spain had sobbed out. "Yet they were treated as if they were not humans!"
France waited for a very long time before he finally said: "Was this not what happened with the New World?"
After that, Spain became part of the Habsburg Empire and Austria began to have great influence. However, both he and Prussia knew that the only reason that Austria could do this was because Spain accepted it all and did not choose to fight for it.
It appeared that Spain was still smiling and cheerful, but his two oldest friends could tell that this smile was fake as he was still feeling guilty about what happened. However, they were to see a proper smile when Romano arrived. Even though Spain was constantly complaining about Romano, this was always done with a smile.
"England, do not try to harm Romano." France said as a final warning.
He could not understand why Romano had been able to bring out such patience and kindness in Spain. France thought that he was quite a patient person but he had wanted to do something to Romano after a few sentences of conversation.
Once, when they were drinking and talking about their ward, with France describing Canada as 'my little angel' Spain had said that Romano was his 'little saviour' as it was Romano that gives him this second chance. Therefore, France did not wish to know what would happen if Romano became England's colony.
Rather, he did not wish to know. He did not wish to see Spain the way that he had been.
Author'sNote: I have seen a lot of fan fiction that shows the idea of how France was angry at England's treatment of Canada, in addition to him taking Canada away. Also, in a lot of the France and Chibi Canada fan fictions that I have read, Canada is actually a much cheerful and happier person. He is still not loud like America, but he is actually not that quiet. He seem to be a kid who do certain stuff as he know that he have a father/elder brother who cares and loves him, and so would allow him certain freedom.
In regard to what France said, this was inspired by 'Can you see me now?' by Cosinus, and I was especially impressed by what France said to Russia (I highly recommend you guys to read it). That story is definitely one of my favourite FrancexCanada story."…I know they think I have no power,that I'd surrender at the first sight of trouble. But I'm not weak. True, history was never soft on me and I sometimes chose the non-heroic way to ensure the safety of my people." That was actually one of the stories that made me to seriously think about France being more then the France that we see.
In regard to Isabella the First of Castile, many do say that she is a really great ruler, but the Spanish Inquisition is a very dark period of her reign. I think she really was a great Queen, especially when she was ruling with the disadvantage of being a woman. However, I really feel that the Spanish Inquisition is a particular dark period and I agree by those that say this is a stain on an otherwise very good reign. Well, that and the reconquista too.
As for Austria…I don't think he is strong and I feel that he really depends on his marriage alliance a bit too much, I feel that he by himself is actually quite weak. However, being able to do that is quite a skill as well. But you can probably tell that I don't really like Austria.
There would be more about Austria in the later chapter.
I feel that Austria is always really dependant on the other in his marriage/partnership for protection. Switzerland, Hungary and Germany. Therefore, this meant that Spain was the partner that offered the protection, yet we see Spain being pushed around so much more what Austria ever did for Germany. It is true that Spain is quite easygoing but I feel that part of the reason that Spain allowed this is because he did sort of see this as a redemption, and so he does not feel that he should react in anyway.