Chapter 10:
"I believe Ivan's suggestion is one most fitting for all of us." Heracles spoke.
"You ought to be kidding."
"Let's have a vote then."
Of course all those against Ivan won all those times, after all those who support him was but a minority. People never really see Ivan for who he is, all they see is his cold exterior and they purposely ignore his warmth. That was what Heracles always thought during those countless EU meetings.
"Sir-"
"There is no point in telling me that I'm going over board." Heracles replied, he'd had this conversation many times. Many have been telling him he was making an absurd decision in supporting Ivan, even if it was in secret. They had told him that many have become suspicious of his actions and that he was putting his country at risk. It was nothing for him though, because for him Ivan was more important.
"Heracles-"
"Hmn?"
"Are you okay?"
"Why would you suddenly ask that?"
Ivan looked troubled. Ever since Alfred told him he was only being a burden on Heracles, the thought had been stuck in the back of his mind and now he can see it. He was truly being a burden. Of course, Heracles conniving with his interest was a good thing, and he believed he was doing the right things even if the whole of Europe was against it but it won't do Heracles any good if he becomes the target of Europe's vengeance just because he's related to Ivan.
Ivan wondered if he truly had a grasp on the situation. If he could truly protect Heracles if worst comes to worst. He had already done many wrong things to Heracles; he wouldn't want to add anything else on that list of his wrong doings.
"I don't want you to overdo it." Russia replied it was true to his heart that he cherished Heracles.
"I'm not overdoing it." Heracles quickly said but his eyes softened when he saw pure concern, "If it is for you there is no such thing as overdoing it." He followed stunning Ivan.
He wondered if he truly deserved such a wonderful friend. Someone who really stuck with him through good and bad. Ivan the smiled and Heracles smiled back. There are more challenges up ahead for both of them but together they would be able to make it through.
Authors note: Crystallia Silver, thanks for the reviews! Their all loved 333 and indeed Heracles was apologizing for forgetting.
The story is nearly touching on the "yandere!greece" in the original request I'm following but I really have no idea how to pull it off without making it extremely OOC. Although historically, "Greece and Cyprus are referred to as 'trojan horses' whose governments often defend positions close to Russian interests, and who have been willing to veto common EU positions." I haven't seen Himaruya's Greece act nothing but calm and collected so uh hope I don't kill his character very much as I take on this endeavour!
Also IT IS NOT OVER YET, next chapter would focus on modern times now so expect a lighter plot :D Thanks for reading and please read and review if you like!