The first day of the fourth month after that, Bella woke up feeling excited. She smiled when her eyes opened and she immediately threw on a suit fit for a World Meeting. Today was the day, and she was going to enjoy every one of the other countries' shocked faces. Well, aside from the few who already knew. But as far as she was aware, they had told no one.

Natalia opened her eyes with an uneasy sort of half-smile on her face. She was glad to finally be able to tell everyone. (And possibly move in with Bella, if things went their way.) But she was also nervous as to what the reactions would be. After all, she was Russia's psychopath sister, and that was the rest of the countries' general view of her.

It had actually been Natalia's idea, and she had insisted that she do it. In the middle of last month, she had informed Bella that Russia seemed to be constantly on edge when he never used to be. When Bella had asked her why, she had responded quite seriously with, "He thinks I'm going to drag him away in the night." Bella had howled with laughter at this, still not totally aware of the severity of Natalia's past obsession with her brother. "What if we told the World at the next Meeting?" Bella had nodded (after her laughing fit ceased) and agreed that it was a good idea.

She had volunteered to tell them, but Natalia had refused, saying that they were more likely to believe it coming from the one from whom they would not expect it. And so it was agreed. Natalia would at the next World Meeting, tell her fellow countries that she and Belgium were going to be having a civil (not political) marriage.

…

This particular Meeting was being held in Sweden, who was currently standing in front of a very intimidated room full of countries. So much for trying to smile. "All r'ght. L't's beg'n." Silence. The tall man began to clear his throat, but was interrupted by a rather quiet voice, which sounded exceedingly nervous.

"Actually, I must make an announcement before we begin." The attention of the entire room was shifted to the normally deadly silent country of Belarus. She blushed quite heavily, very uncomfortable under the scrutiny of the others. She sputtered a bit before she felt a warm, familiar hand slipping into hers beneath the table. She glanced over at a beaming Bella, who was mouthing that she would be fine. She took a deep breath. "Belgium and I… are getting married. Civilly, of course" she said finally.

There were many reactions that she saw. France smirked, looking very proud of himself. England also smiled, but just a little. America looked like he was about to die of over-excitement. Can-Can… someone was trying to calm him down by grabbing his hand. Russia looked extremely suspicious while Prussia laughed obnoxiously in his ear. The Baltics looked as if they had just been given the answer to a horribly difficult riddle. Sweden still looked like he was going to kill someone. Spain was whispering something in Romano's ear, which seemed to be making him blush. Italy was tugging excitedly on Germany's sleeve. Germany looked rather sceptical. Ukraine was crying, of course. None of the Asian or South American countries really seemed to care. Most of the African countries were smiling obliviously. Most of those outside of Europe and North America (only because she had worked there for a time) were unfamiliar with the countries of Belgium and Belarus, so they did not really grasp the change in Natalia.

Loud chatter very quickly spread throughout the room.

"Awesome!"

"Ahaha, go Bella!"

"That's impossible!"

"Don't say stuff like that, you bastard! There are people here dammit!"

"Who's Belgium? Lemme check my map!"

"Alfred, that's just a map of your country. She's not on it eh?"

"Ah, mon amie, I knew you could do it!"

"Vee~ Ludwig, isn't that sweet?"

"Of course, Italy."

"You are not lying, da?"

Natalia smiled at the commotion with which yet another World Meeting would likely be wasted. But she was happy. And judging by her fiancée's face, so was she.

Short. And late. I'm so sorry. But there will be sequels, so look out for them. They won't start tomorrow, but most likely sometime this week. First one will involve Prussia and Russia. Review please! Also, take my poll! Only five people have voted. What?