So sorry about the late update, my week has been very busy. So from now on I'll update every Wednesday. Oh, and Happy Cinco De Mayo!

England sat at the huge Victorian table awaiting the arrival of the other two missing countries. He sat alone with only Japan at the other end of the table. He man was looking out the window watching the petals from the recently blossomed trees dance across the glass. It was hard to tell what the man was thinking due to his silence. Japan rarely spoke, he often only talked to America and sense she was not here at the moment England doubted he would be able to get a word out of the man. He continued to watch Japan openly gaze out the window, without thinking what he was doing England asked the man,

"What's wrong?"

Japan's head jerked in England's direction. He looked surprised that England had actually spoke to him let alone asked him a personal question.

A smile tugged a the end of Japan's lips. "I am fine England-san. How do you fare?"

England looked away and gathered his thoughts. "Well, I guess."

Japan nodded and went back to looking out the window.

"Where the bloody hell are you France?" England muttered under his breath.

As if on cue, France burst through the door.

"Bonjour!" He said to all. "We may start now."

"No," England said "we cannot start until Canada arrives."

"E-England?" A small voice said.

England turned to his right to see Canada in the corner.

"Thank you for thinking of me," Canada continued "but I've been here the hole time."

"Oh," England said feeling like a imbecile. "Sorry."

He turned to France. "Where have you been?" he barked.

"Nowhere," France shrugged his shoulders. "just talking to America."

In an instant England was on his feet chocking France. It took both Japan and Canada to pry him off.

"What the hell is wrong with you?! Have you lost your damn mind?! You don't know if he has the house wired or not. You could of ruined our hole plan, you- you." England was too furious to continue.

France put his hands in front of him. "Calm down, I did not tell her anything that would spoil our plan, all is well."

The others could see England visibly calm himself. When he was calm enough they him go. England took two steps towards France. Looking down at the ground England asked,

"How is she?"

France smiled. "Spoiled as usual, Russia seems to be taking very good care of her."

Japan snorted in disgust. "I do not believe that. You probably saw what he wanted you to. We have no idea how he treats her when we are not around."

"Yeah, but I do not think Russia will hurt her." Canada said. "Not while she's carrying his child at least."

"Really?" Asked Japan. "Last I recalled the two were at each others throats again. The fact that those two were arguing is what started this mess."

"Yes" England agreed in a tired voice. "If they hadn't of had to have a peace meeting, I guess this would of never happened."

"You do not know that." France pointed out. "If it hadn't happen then it would happen later. Seriously, am I the only one who felt the sexual tension?"

"That's because you were the only one looking for it!" England yelled on the verge of hurting France again.

England shook his head in the negative at France and turned back to Japan.

"I believe Canada is right. Russia will not hurt America as long as she is carrying his child."

Japan looked at England shocked by what he had said. "H-how can you be so sure?" Japan demanded. "He has threatened to end her life multiple times!"

"Yes, but" England stopped as if trying to find the right words to say. "he hasn't."

Japan was taken back. "I do not understand."

"Russia has never once physically hurt America." France stated. "In fact, I've only seen the opposite. Every time their arguments would get heated, America would slap Russia across the face, but the man seemed to have complete control and didn't so much as notice that she had hit him. He just continued to argue, pretending she never slapped him." France shrugged his shoulders. "If you'd of paid close attention you would of seen Russia's threats were not serious. He could never hurt someone he cared about."

"He does not care about her!" Japan said as if the thought was ludicrous. He turned to England to get conformation that it was indeed a insane thought, but England seemed to be in deep thought.

"Don't tell me you're considering this?" Japan asked

"Well, it does make sense." England said in his defense.

Japan looked at France and England as if they were both crazy.

"Forget I said anything." France said. "Let's focus on the problem at hand."

All four nodded in agreement and took their seats.

For the rest of the conference Japan was silent.

America was left alone after her run in with Russia this morning. That morning, she had ran down stairs to find Russia fully dressed and getting ready to walk out the door. He smiled.

"I was hoping you would come say goodbye."

America ignored that statement and asked, "Where are you going?"

Russia strolled over to America and hugged her. "Do not worry, I will be back soon."

"Let go."

America didn't struggled, she knew it was pointless. Russia continued, ignoring America's wishes.

"Well, not really. I guess I'm just saying that to make you feel better." He said more to himself then America.

"Let go."

"You know, if you wait up for me, the longer my presence will be missed."

"I'm not going to be waiting for you. Now, let go."

Russia obeyed, but kept his hands on her shoulders. He sighed a tired sigh.

"So," He said. "I have one month to convince you to stay?"

America tensed then rolled her eyes. "Of course you heard."

Russia chuckled and patted her on the head. "Is it so bad staying here?"

"Do you have to ask?"

"Tell me," Russia said. "what is so bad about this place?"

"It's not the place, it's you."

Russia looked confused. "What did I do? I've been good, haven't I?"

"I-it's not that it's just…..you- you first you act all evil and just want to take my child away from me-"

"I can explain that." Russia said interrupting her. "I was only thinking of the child's well being. You know nothing about childcare; you can barley take care of yourself."

"Oh, and I suppose the great Russia knows everything about children?"

Russia thought for a moment. What did he know about children? Well, let's see, he knew…….. he knew..… he knew you had to feed them every now and then.

"Ha!" America yelled "You set there on your high horse saying I'm stupid and you don't know the first thing about kids."

"And you do?" Russia knew it was a childish comeback, but he felt like he had to defend himself.

America nodded. Russia looked at her surprised.

"You actually know how to take care of a child?" he asked

"Hello, I've been known to act a little childish."

"Just because you act like you're seven doesn't mean you'll be able to raise a child."

"Whatever, aren't you supposed to be somewhere?"

Russia looked at his watch and grabbed his things in a rush. Before running out the door he stopped and looked around. He patted his pockets.

America walked over to him.

"Did you forget something?" she asked

"Yes, actually I did."

"What was it? Maybe I can-"

Russia grabbed America by the waist and pulled her into a deep passionate kiss. He pulled away.

"Found it." He smirked.

America jerked out of his hold and stormed off. She could hear him laughing as she left the room.

Now that America was alone she had explored most of the house. She stopped at the end of a very long hallway, making her adventure of exploring the house come to an end. She looked around.

'How strange' She thought.

The hallway only had doors at the beginning of it and not the end; It was way to long. America stretch as she looked around the end of the hallway. As she stretched her arms, her hand brushed against something. She looked up to see a cord. Pulling on it, she opened up a miniature staircase. She smiled wondering what she would find.

Once again I am sorry for the late update. :)