A/N: Yo... *Le sigh* Well, school's started up again, and well... y'know... anyway, it was pretty hard to decide who'll meet this guy in this chapter, but I've decided, so LET'S DO THIS!
Warning & Disclaimer: You know the drill...
Enjoy~!
When Two Eras Meet... WAIT, WHAT!
C.10: Guan Suo meets Taiwan!
In a tiny house lives a woman. Well, no, she's a teenager, but whatever. Anyway, she's sitting at her front yard right now, drinking tea. Yep, this girl is the personification of Taiwan! She sighed. Today was boring as hell... She didn't do much, in fact she stayed at her house, sleeping on the couch the whole day, due to boredom. But all that will change. Starting at when she heard a loud "THUD" coming from the roof...
Taiwan's house, rooftop...
"Oww..." A man in green, sleeve-less clothing groaned. He then got to a seating position, and rubbed the back of his head. He looked around, and noticed he is on a rooftop. Just...
Where is he right now?
This definitely isn't Shu. Hell, it didn't even look remotely like where he came from. Completely different. Up on the roof, he could see weird contraptions (which are cars, but he doesn't know that) passing through the road, which also looked weird. The roads also aren't cobble-stones roads, nor dirt. Ok, what the hell?
He then moved a little bit closer to the edge of the roof, and took a peek. He saw a... what? Oh, a little girl, he thinks, looking around confused. She must've heard. He then craned a little bit more towards the edge of the roof in order to get a better look, but then his feet slipped and he fell down.
-THUD!-
It all happened in a split second. A guy fell in front of Taiwan, all of a sudden. Luckily, the roof wasn't too high up, and her house is only a one story one (meaning there's only 1 floor, I think..) so the man didn't suffer any major injuries, but, the impact is sure to give him a big bump on the head that will last for quite a while.
Taiwan hesitated. What should she do? Apparently, she has no idea whatsoever. She just stood there, shocked. Ok, what the hell is going on?
The young man's body suddenly moved. Taiwan jumped a bit. She crept up to him a little bit. The
man then moved up to a seating position slowly, rubbing his forehead. Man, that impact must've hurt! Well, no duh!
Anyway, Taiwan's expression changed from a look of surprise to a sort of well... an embarrassed, angry-like look, I guess. She is blushing like mad right now. Why the hell would a guy just suddenly fall onto you're front yard, huh?
The man in green looked at the girl. Just like he suspected, a teenage girl. She somehow reminded him of his wife. Enough about that, though!
"Who- WHO ARE YOU, AND WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE?" Taiwan exclaimed all of a sudden. The man in green jolted a bit.
"Wh- Wait, I can explain!" The man in green said, standing up quickly.
"Oh yeah, explain what?"Taiwan said. By now, she suspects the man, if you get my drift. The man in green then sighed. Oh man, she's right. What is he supposed to explain? I mean, he did just look like he "broke in" to a girl's house, but what was he to do? He found himself here all of a sudden, for God's sake.
But wait a minute. Come to think of it, he did recall some events that happen before, and around the time when he got here, but just the events before he blacked out.
Taiwan was just about ready to drive this guy out of here. She proceeded to grab the nearest object that she can use a weapon, and it turned out to be a vase. Her fingers we're already brushing against the vase's rough surface when the man stopped her.
"Wait," He said. Taiwan then stopped. She looked at the man. The man looked back at her. Well, actually her hand and the vase she was about to grab. It's big. And looked hard, to. He'll get knocked out for a second time if that thing collided with his head. Taiwan grunted a "what" and the man sighed.
"I'll explain how I got here," He said. Taiwan relaxed a bit, and looked a bit intrigued. Then the man started explaining.
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...
"So wait," Taiwan said. The man, identified as Guan Suo, stopped talking and let her continue.
"You're saying your from the Three Kingdoms Era of China? And that you're from the Shu Kingdom?" Taiwan asked. Guan Suo nodded.
"I see, I see...," Taiwan mumbled, and then cupped her chin, thinking. Ok, where have she heard of this before? She kept on thinking, going deep into her head, searching her memories. She then remembered. So this incident is repeating again. Just it's getting a little bit confusing.
A little bit? Hell no! This is just confusing as hell. It's like this guy time traveled or something! What the hell?
Guan Suo, on the other hand, is very surprised that she's able to understand. He didn't understand quite well himself.
"If you're wondering, something like this happened before. Only the case now is just... a bit more complex," Taiwan said. Guan Suo perked up a bit. So that's how.
"Anyway, you can stay here, if you'd like. I'd really recommend it if you do, though," Taiwan inquired.
"Of course. After all, I know nothing about this place," Guan Suo replied. Taiwan smiled.
"Okay. I'll get you're room ready first, okay?" Taiwan said, got up, and went upstairs. Guan Suo sighed. Now he has to find his way back. This is fun...
The whole moment went on with a awkward sort of air, even when Taiwan's on the other floor. Guan Suo feeling that way because he's married and somehow found his way collapsed on a teenage girl's roof, and Taiwan simply because there's a guy who's going to stay in her house, and the fact that she's alone with him.
Though you can't really blame them for feeling that way, no?
Jian Ye, Wu palace, some random corridor...
While we leave Sun Quan and Lian Shi to –tiredly- continue their search for Lu Xun and Shang Xiang, let's meet up with Xiao Qiao and Zhou Yu! They're just as tired as the other guys, and are now sitting on the floor of a random corridor. Well... Zhou Yu is. Xiao Qiao is sprawled on the floor, tired as hell.
"Ukh, we looked everywhere, and still couldn't find them...," Xiao said, her voiced muffled a bit.
"I know, but," Zhou Yu replied ,"you don't want to hear Lord Sun Jian... rant... again, right...?" He continued.
This conversation is headed nowhere, but they needed to talk about something. Both ended up shutting up though, as they got lost in their thoughts, thinking about where those two could've went.
Meanwhile, Sun Jian, tired, is sitting under a tree again. He went everywhere, even went as far as to triple-check all the areas he searched already. If you guys didn't notice, this is how a tiger acts when his cubs are missing. He goes searching all day, all night, tiredly.
But right now, the tiger is very stressed and needs to calm down and collect his thoughts. He went over his search today. Fruitless.
Must... contain... anger... and rage...
And he does. Barely, though.
Cheng Du, somewhere in the Shu Palace...
While we leave the others to frantically search for Xing Cai and the Mas, let's meet up with Liu Shan! Oh dear, looks like he's frantically searching for his wife and the Mas, too. Though he's only searching for the Mas to help his dad, he searching for his wife because he's worried as fuck. He keeps calm though, and searches for both of them carefully, on ever parts of the palace (though somehow, no one notices him).
Well, Liu Shan may be our idiot Emperor, but at least he's acting smart this time.
He's at the corridor now, on the second floor of the palace. He then bumpped into someone. That someone is Zhuge Liang, and he seems to have an... oddly worried look on his face.
"Master Zhuge Liang?" Liu Shan said, looking at him, one eyebrow arched upwards.
"Ah, sorry my Lord, but umm...," He said, but Liu Shan stopped him.
"I know. Master Pang Tong, am I correct?" Liu Shan inquired. Zhuge Liang didn't show it, but he's quite surprised at the fact that Liu Shan knew who just went missing.
"If you're wondering, he's been missing since this morning," Liu Shan said. Zhuge Liang sighed.
"My goodness... people just keep on going missing... Now I'm beginning to wonder if the other Kingdoms are experiencing the same thing," Zhuge Liang mused.
"Hmm... probably," Liu Shan said, his head hung low, looking to the side, and his arms folded.
"Let's search in the city then... Who knows...," Zhuge Liang said, but trailed off and walked off. Liu Shan followed.
This, indeed, will be a long, LONG week.
Somewhere in Wei territory (again)...
It's night time right now, and everybody came back home tired as hell. And the result of their search: FRUITLESS. As expected.
But to all of them, this situation felt kinda weird, y'know? Like, hey, how the hell did people who stood out like a sore thumb like that just... poof, dissapear all of a sudden? I mean HOW?
Anyway, they went in the same way; Through the front gate.
Xiahou Yuan though, stayed at the front gate, as it was still his turn to guard. Xiahou Dun had his set of work to do, and so did Cao Cao.
Yep. This'll be a very long night.
Hanoi, Vietnam...
Vietnam is going grocery shopping today! Sima Zhao went to visit Thailand, and also his wife (Vietnam gave him a map), and so Guo Jia is the only one with her now. This is really awkward though. Not to Guo Jia, but to Vietnam. She's never been alone with one person, especially a guy.
"If you try to-," Vietnam said, but then got cut off by Guo Jia raising his hands.
"I know, I know. Don't worry," Guo Jia said. Vietnam sighed. This is not just a little awkward, but it's VERY awkward. Goddammit, out of everyone, why this guy?
But she's wondering. If he's here, and also Sima Zhao and Wang Yuanji, then who else is here? Surely she isn't the only one going through this, right?
"Umm, Guo Jia?" She called. Guo Jia mumbled a "hmm" and let her continue.
"I was wondering... who else do you think fell down here? Besides you three?" She asked in a slight whisper. Guo Jia thought for a second. Maybe his Lord? Ahh, that's highly unlikely.
But with what's going on right now, and who fell with him, who knows, right?
"Probably My Lord or the Xiahou Brothers," Guo Jia answered. He wasn't to sure though, but maybe yes, they did fall down here.
"Probably...," Vietnam mumbled. They then walked silently, lost in their own thoughts. Vietnam then, carelessly, tripped. She nearly dropped her groceries, but Guo Jia caught her.
"Ah! Umm... thanks...," She said. Okay, this is getting even more awkward for her. Guo Jia immediately let go.
"Be careful, okay?" Guo Jia said, then chuckled slightly. Vietnam sighed, but smiled a bit. Maybe he isn't so bad after all.
They then walked back home talking about random stuff as to break the awkward mood between them.
South Korea's house...
As soon as Korea and Lu Xun arrived home, they immediately collapsed onto the couch. Man, they are tired as fuck right now.
"Korea... what is wrong with you're boss?" Lu Xun asked. Korea mumbled a slightly irritated "hmm" while burying his head on a pillow.
"Don't wanna talk about it...," Korea said, his voice muffled. Lu Xun sighed.
"My goodness, that was horrible...," Lu Xun mumbled.
"Tell me about it," Korea said tiredly, peeking from the pillow slightly. They both laid there for a while, before falling asleep there after a while.
Canada's house, living room...
Kumajirou is sitting at the living room with Ma Dai. Ma Chao is now helping Canada harvest some more maple syrup.
"So, umm... Kumajirou... Why does you're master like Maple syrup so much?" Ma Dai asked. Kumajirou looked at him. Well that's a weird question. Hasn't he understood yet?
"It tastes nice, and well... we just love it," Kumajirou said. Ma Dai sighed.
"But, you know, turning that into a pun is sort of... I dunno," Ma Dai said, but trailed off.
"A bit obsessive looking?" Kumajirou replied. Ma Dai nodded.
"He just exclaims that by accident at times. People just mark it as his pun, since he often says it, even though it's by accident," Kumajirou explained.
"Oh...," Ma Dai mused. Still, it seems a bit weird for someone to be saying that so many times. I mean, just this morning he said that like 4 times. And it's still like 10 O'clock in the morning right now.
They end up sitting there, doing nothing but waiting for both Canada and Ma Chao to come back.
Come to think of it, what's taking them so long?
Switzerland's house,
Liechtenstein is now in the living room, sitting down and watching TV. It's 10 o'clock at night right now, but her brother hasn't come back home yet.
"*yawn* Where is he?" Liechtenstein said, eyelids growing heavier by the second.
Meanwhile, Xing Cai, who also couldn't sleep right now (because she slept in this morning) decided to go to the kitchen and get some water. When she came down the stairs (which leads to the living room), she saw Liechtenstein on the couch, lying down and watching TV (Liechtenstein already introduced them to technology these days). She went to the kitchen first, got some water, and went back to the living room, to the couch next to the one Liechtenstein is lying on.
"Liech," Xing Cai called. Liechtenstein jumped a bit. She got up to a seating position and looked at Xing Cai. What's got her up so late?
"Miss Xing Cai... Why are you up so late?" Liechtenstein asked. Xing Cai sighed.
"I can't sleep," She said bluntly.
"Oh, you slept in this morning," Liechtenstein said. Xing Cai nodded.
So they sat there, watching TV while talking and waiting for Switzerland to come back. Liechtenstein's eyes felt slightly less heavier while talking to Xing Cai.
Meanwhile, Switzerland is on the road. He borrowed a taxi, and is now trapped on the streets. Yep, he's stuck on a traffic jam.
Sorry Liech, looks like you'll have to wait a bit longer.
Havana, Cuba
Since Cuba went to meet his boss (and of course came home late), Zhu Rong decided to go to a bar and drink some liquor.
She ordered some whiski, and started drinking. Man, this is good.
'What's Cuba talking about with that boss of his, anyway?" Zhu Rong thought. Even after what he said this morning, she still couldn't help but worry about her husband and the Nanman tribe. I guess it is pretty normal to worry. And it's going to be a few more days before she could –probably- go
back.
She then finished and decided to go back to Cuba's house. When she arrived, she saw the door open.
Wait, what? Didn't she lock the door?
She searched in her pocket and grabbed something. She pulled it up. The key. It's still with her. Ok, this is weird. She went inside, and would you imagine her surprise when she found a bunch of robbers in the house. Ok, they're in for a beating.
"Wha- HEY!" She shouted. She grabbed around her pocket for her throwing knives. She then found it. She grabbed it and pulled it out, and went into her battle stance. Oho, you guys are in for a beating.
She then started throwing the knives at them. The knives hit each one of the robbers (which are 3 people), but it didn't hit the on major spots- probably they're hands, shoulders, legs.
While they're writhing in pain, she ran and went for the phone. She already knows how to use it, but she still had some trouble. She dialed a phone number and called the nearest police station.
"Hello?" She said. The police man on the line replied, asking her about why she called him. She then gave the police a description about the situation and about the area she's at. They both then hung up and Zhu Rong waited. She then turned around...
And saw the robbers walking towards her.
"Shit..." She hissed. She kept calm and looked around for an object she could use. The pain caused by her last attack slowed them down, so it's all good. She then found it.
Since throwing knives won't knock them out, why not go for a wooden plank, eh?
She decided to go for that, and she knocked them out swiftly one by one. Yes, they did try to get her, but with her experience in fighting, they didn't stand a chance.
The police went in shortly after she knocked the third robber out. Turns out they were close to the house when she called. Nice.
They took the robbers out and dragged them into the police car. Damn, was that intense. And slightly hilarious.
No, really. Zhu Rong laughed inside through all that.
She then sat down once everything was settled with some cigars. Somehow, these things manage to calm her down.
Well, looks like you don't have to worry about you're house being robbed, Cuba. You got the perfect guard for it right here.
Ukraine's house...
"I see... So you got yourself a new friend, da?"
"WHAT!" Zhong Hui shouted. Yep, as said before, Russia and Belarus came for a visit! Ukraine chuckled at Zhong Hui's reaction, but still trembled a little bit from her brother and sister's aura, which feels rather... psycotic.
Though they aren't really psychos, everyone seems to think so, because of how they act. Wait, no, let me rephrase that... maybe, just MAYBE, they really are psychos. Yeah...
Anyway, Russia, finding out who Zhong Hui is from talking to him, decided to ask some questions. Zhong Hui is irritated by this and wants to tell them to 'shut the fuck up', but he thought that isn't really the wisest idea. Well, it wouldn't be , since both people are armed and dangerous. Plus, they're nations. Now, he didn't want to suffer the personification's wrath, right? I mean, it would be worse than any other punishment the humans could ever hold.
Or, at least that's what he thought. The personifications are still human, after all. They've suffered, but they can't think of any way to make the human suffer worse than the punishment there is now.
Anyway, Zhong Hui stayed put, answering all of Russia's questions. This is getting really goddamn annoying. No, really, it is. Russia then asked something that really scared Ukraine.
"What about the gas money, sister?" He said, extending his arm, wanting that money now. Ukraine panicked a bit, but then thought of something.
"Umm, well, I'll pay, but mind if you wait for a bit?I won't pay fully right now, but umm...," She said, but trailed off, going for her room, rummaging through it, and grabbing all the money she had, but still saving some for herself. I mean, she needed to eat, you know.
She then went back to the living room and gave Russia the money. Oh, this is why her boss forbidded her from seeing Russia! God, why the hell did she disobey him!?
Russia counted the money. His eyebrows furrowed a bit, his aura growing darker and more melachonic. Not enough. Shit.
"Sister, this isn't enough," Russia said, still holding the money. Ukraine panicked a bit more. Then, Zhong Hui came in.
"Listen, she'll pay you fully once she saves up. For now, just keep that," He said. Even though it isn't that easy, he decided he should just tell Russia to be patient. He really needs to help her find a job.
Russia thought for a moment, then nodded. "Alright, I'll wait for a little bit more," Russia said.
"How much time are you willing to give us?" Zhong Hui asked. Ukraine panicked a bit more. What's he saying!?
"Zhong Hui...!" Ukraine whispered, but Zhong Hui shushed her irritatingly. Russia thought about it. How long...?
"Well," He said,"I'll give you both... 3 months," Russia declared. Zhong Hui nodded, and Ukraine sighed in relief. Man, that should be just enough! After all, the money she gave Russia is just about enough to pay most of the fee. And I mean most.
Close call there, eh Ukraine?
Hong Kong's house, HK'S room...
"Oh, God, you're so troublesome...," Ling Tong said. Hong Kong sighed, his breath coming out in short puffs. Xiahou Ba then opened the door, carrying a glass of water with him.
"Here, drink this," Xiahou Ba said, handing over the glass to Hong Kong. Hong Kong got into a seating position with a little help, and started drinking the water. He then sighed. Good thing this is a normal sickness, not caused by anything that's going on in the nation. How can he tell, you ask? Well, because his cold would've felt a little bit different, if not off, when it's caused by something that's happening in his nation.
Ling Tong and Xiahou Ba, on the other hand, are wondering if this is because of some bad changes in this nation. Chances are, it could be. So Xiahou Ba decided to ask.
"Hey, Hong Kong?" Xiahou Ba called. Hong Kong looked at him and let him continue.
"What's causing the cold? Is it because of any sort of changes here?" Xiahou Ba asked. Hong Kong sighed. He smiled a bit. It makes him... happy to have someone worry about him sometimes.
"No, it's just a normal one. It would've been worse if it's because of some bad changes here," Hong Kong answered. Xiahou Ba and Ling Tong sighed. Good. Now they have less to worry about. Ling Tong then reached his hand out and placed it on Hong Kong's forehead. It's still warm, but it's going down a bit.
So they stayed there, talking a bit, before Hong Kong fell asleep. Ling Tong and Xiahou Ba then left the room.
Nations can catch normal fevers? What a surprise...
Bangkok, Thailand...
Since Sima Zhao hasn't arrived yet, Wang Yuanji and Thailand decided to go grocery shopping today! Wang Yuanji got to find out a lot about this era, especially how far the world's gone in terms of technology.
Thailand picked up some stuff, while Yuanji also picked up a few things and helped Thailand carry the groceries. They then payed and went out of the market. Even though it's nice, Wang Yuanji still didn't like that place to much since it's a little to crowded. Of course, wars and battlefields are very crowded as well, but that's a different thing.
While walking, Yuanji thought of what Vietnam said the second time she visited her. The more she thought about it, the more greatful she feels to be human. At least she doesn't have to be tortured with the punishment for having eternal life, am I right?
But what if this nation dissapears? Not get occupied by another one, no. I mean, like, abolished? Completely erased from this world?
Curious, she asked Thailand.
"Thailand?" She called. Thailand turned to her and mumbled a "hmm" and let her continue.
"I want to ask," She said. Thailand kept on listening.
"What happens to the personification if it's nation dissapears? I mean, erased from this world?" She asked. Thailand then stopped walking. Yuanji, suprised, stopped walking too.
"I... don't know, actually. Either the personification dies, or get's a chance to live like a normal human," Thailand said. Yuanji wasn't really satisfied by that answer, but decided to keep quiet and just take that answer. After all, digging into this topic further could be bad.
They then silently walked home.
Either thepersonification dies or get's a chance to live like a normal human, eh? I think you forgot to mention quite a few things from history there, Thailand.
Molossia's house, front yard...
Molossia, again, is admiring the weather and gardening at his place. It's like a daily routine, y'know? And as always, it's nice.
Pang Tong then walked out of the door to the back yard. He only just found out that Zhang Jiao can be a very heavy sleeper.
"Molossia," Pang Tong called out, with slight difficulty pronouncing his name. Molossia grunted a bit, annoyed. He wouldn't mind if it was just some young people about his age, but old men? No. Just... no.
"What," Molossia replied, irritatingly. Pang Tong sighed. This just made Molossia look like a little kid rather than a personification.
"*sigh* Would you mind if I talked with you for a bit?" Pang Tong asked, just as irritated. He's... kindda hating this kid so far. For various reasons. Well, not actually hating him. More like getting ticked off by him, I guess.
"Fine," Molossia said,"What do you want to talk about," He continued nonchalantly. Pang Tong sat down next to him, then began to speak.
"Well... who else do you think is going through this?" Pang Tong asked, beginning the conversation.
"Don't ask me, this' the first time something like this happened to me," Molossia answered ,"But I'm guessing... Canada, fuckin' America's sibling," he continued, not using profane words for once. Pang Tong sighed.
"And where's that old man friend of yours? Still sleepin'?" Molossia asked. Pang Tong sighed again, for the third time.
"Yep, he is... And no, he's not my 'friend'," Pang Tong said, stressing the fact that he and Zhang Jiao are NOT friends. Molossia sighed. This is getting annoying.
They talked for a little while longer until Zhang Jiao woke up and decided to join them, which then resulted in both shutting up.
By the way, what's up with all that sighing?
Back at Taiwan's place!
Guan Suo waited for Taiwan to get back downstairs. She hasn't come down yet, though. What's taking her so long?
Worried, Guan Suo (forcibly) went upstairs. Now, imagine his suprise when he found Taiwan sprawled on the floor, unconscious.
First, he found himself in this strange-ass place, then accidentally busted himself into a girl's house- a teenage one at that, she then hosted him in her house (thankfully, or else it would've been even more trouble), but then she's sprawled on the floor, unconscious. The hell is wrong with him!?
What's worse, is that when he tried to lift her up, her body felt warm. Unusually warm. Yep, she caught a fever.
His host caught a fever. Great.
Guan Suo carried Taiwan to her room, and got out. Immediately. As soon as he set her on the bed (and of course pulled a blanket on top of her, good thing she didn't wake up), he ran outta there.
He then went back in the room with some water. Taiwan's still not awake. He put the glass on the small drawer next to her bed, and went out again, this time closing the door behind him.
He then went to his room. The guest room looked simple; A small bed next to a window which is open, the white, transparent looking curtains moving from the wind, a small drawer and a closet. There's also a table with a mirror. Overall, this room is small, but neat.
Guan Suo then collapsed onto the bed. Damn was he tried. Though he didn't know why.
All he knew is this'll be a LOONG week.
-To Be Continued-
A/N: HOLY FUUCKK! I AM SO SORRY!
This took me fucking forever to write. Why? Because, I was going through a mini-writer's block this whole entire chapter. But, I seem to have recovered now, so no worries. YAY!
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