So here is the chapter that took me nearly 4 years to write! I am so sorry that it literally took me 4 years to update this story and there isn't a good enough excuse for why it took so long. The short answer is I've been through a lot of things these past few years and they haven't been good and I feel I was a much better writer before the rug got pulled out from under me so I've been too intimidated to go back to a story that was so loved and popular for fear that I would ruin what people liked about it and even though this isn't the best chapter I've ever written I decided to conquer my fear and do my best to update this story. It will also be a miracle if I finish this story since I have never finished a chapter story in my life but I'm aiming for this story to be the first! So I can't tell you how long it will take but I am definitely going to put my all into finishing this story!

And of course a huge thank you to all my reviewers from last chapter: theworldofhetalia, Shylittlebunny13, 2lazy2giveaname, Bass Star Cardians Webmistress, Lunarangel's Dark Flame, The Egoist's Girlfriend, Curious1here, SONICgal, jazzyMusic123, and HetaliaYaoiCupcakes! Even though I haven't updated this story I have read your reviews and the kind and supportive reviews on my other stories many times and they have always reignited my writing flame and encouraged me to keep thinking up new ideas, write them down and share them with anyone who wants to read them! I don't have a lot of confidence in my writing anymore but your sweet words make me think I judge myself too harshly sometimes and that people do enjoy the stories I put my heart and soul into writing. I just want to thank you from the bottom of my heart and let you know it's because of you that I plan on writing many more stories in the future and finishing this one.

So without further ado the extremely long awaited chapter 6!

Chapter 6: Friday

"Kiku what's the play going to be about?" asked Alfred as the anticipated performance left the crowd buzzing with excitement.

"It will be the Tale of Princess Kaguya. It is the story of a girl who is found in a bamboo shoot and thought to be a divine being. At first she is well loved by her parents and the people of the small village where she grows up. However her father believes a divine being such as her should be a proper princess and he moves her to the capitol where servants and tutors show her the etiquette expected of a princess. Many men come to court her and win her affection with lies. Kaguya has struggled since moving to the castle with doing what her father expects of her even though she preferred her life in the village where she was free to be herself. She then reveals to her parents that she is from the moon and was exiled to Earth on purpose to live a mortal life and only desired to be an ordinary village girl. To escape her plight she prays to the moon for help and the moon ultimately reclaims Kaguya leaving her and her parents distraught. I think it brings up the excellent and tough question of should one do what is expected of them and deny themselves what would bring them true happiness or even though you will be judged by others and possibly disappoint the people you care about most should you be true to your desires and live your life according to what you want instead of what someone else wants?" explained Kiku.

"Wow that's a pretty intense story for such an upbeat festival" replied Alfred as the actors finally took the stage and started the show. 'Did Kiku arrange this specific play for me to think about the choice I should make or is it just a coincidence and it's really just a popular story to the people here?'

"Alfred are you alright?" Kiku asked as he noted the disheartened look on America's face after the play.

"Yeah it's just stories with sad endings really get to me. As a hero I'm more of a happy ending kind of guy where everything works out in the end and everyone is celebrating" replied Alfred as he wiped a small tear from his eye and gave Japan a reassuring smile.

"Well I was thinking we could get some octopus puffs to restore our energy because everyone will be bon dancing in just a few minutes" said Kiku as he pointed to a takoyaki stand behind him.

"Sounds great! The dance doesn't have formal steps does it? Because if so you're going to have to take the lead" said Alfred.

"It is an easy dance just do what everyone else is doing" replied Kiku as he handed Alfred a cardboard tray of steaming hot octopus puffs. Alfred happily blew the steam away a couple times before chomping down eagerly on the chewy treat. Alfred scanned the crowd as he ate.

'The people are really happy and having a wonderful time. I'm so glad a festival as lively as this one is possible after all the devastation and hopelessness that the war left behind' Alfred smiled inwardly until he saw a costumed man climb up a tall ladder that held a huge drum at the top. "Looks like the dance is about to start!" he said as he quickly devoured the rest of his snack and followed Japan into the crowd of people. They took their places in the dancing line just as the drummers started to play. America carefully watched Japan move and even though the dance wasn't a fast paced one Alfred was still half a beat behind everyone else which caused a number of the citizens around him to giggle.

"You did well for not knowing the dance" said Kiku once the dance was finished.

"Well at least I added some entertainment" replied Alfred as he nodded his head at the still giggling crowd.

"There will be a fireworks display soon and the people will be gathering by the stage. I thought you and I could watch the display from a more secluded place" said Kiku.

"Lead the way" replied Alfred excitedly as he followed Kiku through the crowd. Kiku navigated them a short ways away from the festival until they reached a deserted beach. "Even without the fireworks this view is gorgeous! There's a picturesque view of the stars, the waves are creating a melodic soothing sound and the beach is clean and feels great when I squish it between my toes!" Alfred exclaimed as he slipped out of his sandals and slowly circled a foot through the soft cool sand before happily making his way down the beach and sitting down a few inches from where the waves soaked the sand and brought up seashells.

"I find this place romantic as well. It's so serene and helps me relax when I'm overthinking things that if I just take a deep breath and step back the answer was a simple one all along" said Kiku as he sat down next to Alfred.

"Funny you should mention overthinking things" said Alfred as he twiddled his fingers nervously and stretched out his legs so that the water would splash over his sand covered feet. 'Is he wondering what kind of relationship we have and if it will continue past the next couple days too?'

"The last time we came to a beach you were still so shy you became flustered when I ordered a drink called sex on the beach. And since you have come to Kyoto you have not only initiated our love making but have become adventurous enough to be with me in a public place. I am very proud of your progress especially since you were a virgin a mere five days ago. In addition to you becoming more daring would I be correct in assuming you have more stamina and our quickie in the alley was not enough to truly satisfy you?" asked Kiku.

"As a matter of fact I could go for another round" Alfred smiled confidently as he leaned in and kissed Kiku. 'What am I doing?! This is just going to confuse me more~! I need us to define what we have not get swept in the moment! But I want him to make love to me…I want him to be mine and for him to only want me' Alfred panicked inwardly as Kiku gently caressed his neck just below his ear on one side while covering his jawline to his collarbone with passionate kisses. Kiku skillfully slipped his hand over Alfred's shoulder gently guide him down to the sand while his other hand loosened his obi so that the yukata opened and slid off his arms as he lied down on the sand. Kiku coolly slipped out of his yukata and threw it a couple feet away. Kiku smiled warmly at Alfred as he carefully removed his glasses and set them down on his discarded robe.

"Alfred having you here with me in my home fills me to the brim with happiness. Are you enjoying your time here with me?"

"Of course I am! I'm so happy I'm doing and feeling things I never would have dreamed of last week! There's so much I want to express to you that my head is spinning but for right now I just want you to love me" replied Alfred as he sat up and wrapped his arms around Kiku's neck thus pulling him into a passionate kiss. Kiku listened to the waves crashing against the shore as he processed what Alfred had just said.

'He wants me to love him? Not just pleasure and teach him? Is he clinging to me because I am his first? It's not that I don't treasure him but maybe hooking up with a few other countries would help him sort out his feelings. Although other people might take advantage of him and hurt him. Oh Alfred what am I going to do with you?...'

Alfred lied back down and spread his legs welcoming Kiku to come between them. "Here let's put your legs over my shoulders so we can avoid any pesky sand bothering you and I can get myself nice and deep inside you" said Kiku as he lifted one of Alfred's legs over his shoulder which arched his hips upward and slightly off the ground.

"Hmmm…I hope someday I'll be able to be as spontaneous and amazing at this as you are" said Alfred as he shakily hoisted his other leg over Kiku'd shoulder.

"My dear adorable Alfred you are already amazing" replied Kiku as he leaned down and placed feathery kisses on his abdomen.

"Ah! T-That tickles!..." Alfred squirmed as the rough sand beneath him dug into his back. "Stop teasing…I need you inside of me"

"Heh heh for someone who was so reluctant before you sure are eager and impatient now" Kiku smiled sexily as he straightened up and kissed the inside of Alfred's thigh. He positioned his fully engorged length at Alfred's entrance and after a brief hesitation slowly began burying himself into Alfred's velvet heat.

"Hm…mmm…Kiku you make me feel so good~! You've broken me in so well you feel so comfortable inside me" Alfred moaned as Kiku slowly found a rhythm and held onto Alfred's legs to support him as he sheathed his member as far inside him as he could go.

"I agree, I've loosened you up enough that my cock is the perfect fit for you. Oh~" said Kiku as Alfred's muscles clenched around his dick each time he thrusted into him.

"Kiku I'm ready to burst!" Alfred cried out just as the first firework screeched and lit up the sky.

"Me too! Alfred I think I really-" Kiku started to reply but the loud thunder of the fireworks drowned him out.

'What was he saying?' Alfred wondered just as he felt Kiku's seed fill him up and the pleasure tingle up his spine just as his own semen ejaculated over his stomach. 'The fireworks are so beautiful, such bright colors and wonderful patterns…'

"Alfred" Kiku said as he pulled out of him but before he could finish the tide had come in and a rogue wave rose catching both countries peripheral vision just seconds before the humongous wave crashed down upon them.

"Cough cough…my glasses! Cough" Alfred sputtered as he fought to gain some balance while on all fours and frantically sifting through the mud like sand for his spectacles.

"I have them but I am afraid they are pretty scratched up and our yukatas are drenched" replied Kiku as he pulled some seaweed from his hair with one hand and pulled up their dripping wet robes with the other. Kiku quickly bounded to his feet, helped Alfred up and guided him a safe distance away from the water.

"Man I'm freezing!" Alfred exclaimed as he wrapped his arms around his shivering body. "And I think some of those seashells were sharp enough to cut me!"

Kiku glanced over at him as he wringed some of the water out of their clothes. "Indeed. I will clean out your scratches once we get back to the hotel. Here I know it will be uncomfortable but we cannot walk amongst my people butt naked" replied Kiku as he noticed the multiple red scratches on Alfred's body, some of which were bleeding and handed him his yukata.

"Brrr…" Alfred breathed through chattering teeth as he stiffly trudged after Kiku to their hotel.

"I suppose that's one way to tone down the heat between us" Kiku attempted to lighten the mood as they stepped into the hotel elevator.

"No kidding!" Alfred laughed as they approached their room.

"If your glasses are too scratched up I can help you wash the salt water and sand off" offered Kiku.

"I always keep a spare set of glasses nearby in case something happens but you should wash up with me anyway. You must be as chilled to the bone as I am" replied Alfred as he bee lined for the bathroom and started the shower. Kiku immediately shed his yukata and sandals then entered the bathroom where Alfred was already lathering his body up with the bar of soap. "Ow…" he winced as the suds stung his scratches.

'I cannot believe how easily he gets naked in front of me now when he fought me about wearing Germany's speedo the other day. He must also have placed a great deal of trust in me to believe I would not tease or take advantage of him while he is in the nude' Kiku smiled to himself as he stepped into the shower behind Alfred and began shampooing his hair.

"Hmmm! Now I'm all warmed up and ready for a good night's sleep!" Alfred yawned as he hugged his pillow and snuggled up in his bed. 'I wonder what Kiku was trying to tell me before…oh well it was probably just pillow talk or something'

"Oh dear I cannot believe it is already two o clock in the morning" Kiku muttered to himself as he checked the clock on the night table between the two beds. He glanced over when Alfred didn't respond and found him already fast asleep. "Good night Alfred" Kiku said softly as he placed a chaste kiss on his forehead before crawling into his own bed and falling asleep.

"Haaaah, good morning" Alfred yawned as he woke up.

"Good morning" Kiku replied from his bed already dressed to go out.

"What time is it?" Alfred asked lazily.

"Almost noon"

"What!? Why didn't you wake me up? How long have you been up?" demanded Alfred as he scrambled to get dressed.

"We got in late and you are on vacation. It is ok for you to sleep in. I have been awake for nearly three hours so I started organizing and packing our things since we will be heading back to Tokyo tonight and I came across these picture books in your luggage. Who is Betty Boop?" asked Kiku calmly.

"Those are comic books and Betty Boop is a popular cartoon character back home. Some of those stories in those comics get animated and shown before movies on the big screen at my place. If we're leaving tonight I want to hit every shop in the area! I'll be home in 72 hours and I've barely bought any souvenirs!" said Alfred as he raced out the door and to the elevator.

"Animated pictures? Sounds intriguing, I will have to look into that" Kiku muttered to himself as he trailed after Alfred. "Just so you know I am having our luggage sent to the train ahead of us so when we are finished shopping we will head straight to the train"

"Ok!"

"My goodness Alfred I am starting to think you enjoy buying things more than a woman does" Kiku commented several hours later as he gawked at the numerous heavy bags weighing down Alfred's arms.

"It's not my fault you have so much cool stuff that I don't have at home" Alfred whined.

"Well we still have a little time before we need to catch our train why don't we stop in here for something to eat and some entertainment" suggested Kiku as he gestured towards a geisha establishment.

"Sounds good to me!" replied Alfred as he followed Kiku into the building.

"There will be two of us today and we would like some dango and a good view of today's entertainment" Kiku instructed the hostess. The young lady quietly guided them to a large table where many other people were kneeling and watching a girl perform a complicated dance with fans atop tall sandals.

"Wow…how is she able to move like that in those shoes?" Alfred whispered as he kneeled down next to Kiku while a girl in a fancy kimono prepared and poured him tea. After a few more girls performed dances and played songs on instruments the hostess returned.

"I see we have an American guest here today. In the past the American soldiers who have visited us have enjoyed karaoke. Would you like to perform a song for us?" asked the hostess.

"You want me to sing and dance? It sounds fun but I can't perform as elegantly as the girls who were on stage before" Alfred replied shyly.

"I can perform something first. We are here to relax and have a good time. I shall sing Aoi Sanmyaku" replied Kiku as he made his way to the stage and the girls brought out a record player and a stand with a microphone built into it. Kiku began singing an upbeat yet serious sounding song only striking a few dramatic poses while he sang.

'Oh God what am I going to sing!? What are some popular songs I know…hmmm…Unchained Melody? Oh my love~…Nope! No way! How about something by Elvis Presley? They don't call him the king for nothing! Let's see Can't Help Falling In Love? No…that would be way too embarrassing in front of all these people! Burning Love? Absolutely not! That ocean sent a crystal clear message last night! Suspicious Minds? No that definitely isn't appropriate for the occasion…hmmm..I got it! It's perfect for what's been going on all week!' Alfred panicked before deciding on the perfect song.

"That was beautiful Kiku! I didn't know you could sing like that!" said Alfred as he passed Kiku on the way to the stage.

"Thank you I look forward to your performance" replied Kiku as the audience softly applauded him.

"Miss I will be performing A Little Less Conversation by the king of rock and roll Elvis Presley!" announced Alfred with a one finger salute from his forehead to the girl handling the records. As soon as the music started to play Alfred eagerly grabbed the microphone stand and sang proudly. "A little less conversation a little more action please! All this aggravation ain't satisfactioning me, a little more bite and little less bark a little less fight a little more spark close your mouth and open up your heart and baby satisfy me!" he bellowed out while shaking his hips and legs; trying to imitate the rock star. When he was finished the audience was cheering and giggling and requesting another song.

"As much as we would like to stay we must catch our train" Kiku insisted as he gently pulled Alfred off the stage.

"Hey your face is all red did you order sake earlier?" asked Alfred as Kiku hurried him to the train station.

"That was truly an energetic and wonderful performance. You truly have talent when it comes to entertainment" replied Kiku as he handed the conductor their tickets and guided Alfred to their seats. 'If I had known your energy would return so quickly I would have 'satisfied' you even more than I already have'

"Thanks! I'm really having the best time here with you! I have to admit at the beginning I was totally nervous and felt awkward but you've made me feel so welcome and appreciated I'm going to be a little sad going home" said Alfred.

"Then we will have to make your last day a special one and perhaps you could start visiting me more often. I too have greatly enjoyed our time together" replied Kiku

"I would love that!" exclaimed Alfred happily as the train started to move.

'Hmmm…Now what can I do to show him how I feel and how much he means to me' Kiku contemplated as he looked out the window and watched the scenery blur by.

A/N So I hope you all enjoyed this chapter and that somehow it was worth the ridiculously long wait! The song Kiku sang was very popular after the war and came out in 1949. Once I thought of Alfred imitating Elvis Presley I had a hard time picking a song since so many of them would have worked. Hope to see you all in the finale chapter when it's finished! Thanks for reading!