AN: OMIGOD GUYS I'M NOT BEING FORCED TO AVOID ANIME ANYMORE! :D ...Actually, I knew that the deal was canceled before May even began, but I suddenly became extremely busy and kept putting this fic off. And I'll probably be too busy to update a whole lot in May anyway, because, well... remember that musical that I was complaining about some number of chapters back? Turns out we've been invited to perform it in this HUGE auditorium at a local state university towards the end of the month. So again, I have no time for life.

And I've given up replying to reviews; I just kept putting it off WAY too much. Hopefully this doesn't disappoint anyone. But as a side note, that doesn't mean that I'm ignoring feedback or ideas or whatever - as I speak (type, whatever), I'm trying to figure out how to write as the Nordics because atramentaceous requested a chapter with them (which should be interesting, because I seriously know almost NOTHING about any of them -.-).

Also, go to YouTube and look up "APH History is Now." Like... WOW. BEST. THING. EVER. And if you want something funny, search "Jack Sparrow" by The Lonely Island featuring Michael Bolton. Just trust me.

Something related to this chapter: has anybody else ever played this thing called "the fortune cookie game" before? The one that America describes in this chapter? I first played it this November, and I just about died when my fortune said, "You are great at concentrating and are inclined to think deeply." Which is the most awesome thing it could have said, probably. ^^

ALSO: HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!

...Okay, I think I'm finally done ranting. Reviews equal pasta! Which is totally a good thing! XD


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Chapter 12

Title: Fortune
Main Characters: America, China
Publish Date: May 8, 2011


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China,
Dude, where on earth did you come up with the idea for fortune cookies? These things totally rock!
America


America,
I DIDN'T think of the fortune cookie, aru! Some man who emigrated from my place came up with it at YOUR place!
China


China,
Whoa, seriously? That's really sweet! Hey, does that mean that you don't like fortune cookies, or do you just think they're funny?
America


America,
I believe... how do you say it? I believe that, if you are thinking a cookie will tell your fortune, that means you are retarded, aru.
China


China,
Haha, I'm not THAT dumb! I play a game with the fortunes I get!
America


America,
A game? What is this game, aru?
China


China,
You take your totally sucky fortune and just imagine that it says "in bed" at the end! Try it!
America


America,
That sound very immature, aru.
China


China,
Dude, humor me. Try it once, pleeeeeeease?
America


America,
I found a cookie that said, "You will soon visit a foreign country."
I don't like your game, aru.
China


China,
Well, that's just a bad cookie! Dude, Canada got a fortune the other day that said, "A routine will turn into an enchanting escapade," and I totally almost died laughing!
America


America,
Who got the fortune, aru?
I tried another. It said, "You will soon have the opportunity to advance your skills."
I am now a bit worried, aru.
China


China,
Oh my god, YOU'RE TOTALLY GONNA GET LAID!
America


America,
I do not know that this would be a good thing, aru.
And I thought your game was not serious!
China


China,
It's not SUPPOSED to be serious, but how the hell could you pass this chance up? If the damn cookie is implying you're gonna get some, then why not try for it?
America


America,
I do not think "trying for it" is good idea.
China


China,
Dude, WHY NOT? I mean, you're a 4,000 year-old Asian guy, so sex for you might not be so easy to get and you might even suck at it... But that's why you should totally hope for it!
America


America,
I had a talk with my boss. He thinks I should stop emailing you, aru.
China


China,
Haha, nice try. I bet you email me back anyway.
America


...Okay, China, you can respond now.
America


China? Are you alive?
America


South Korea,
Dude, have you ever played that one game with the fortune cookies where you tack "in bed" on the end of every fortune you get?
America


America,
Of course I have! I invented that game, smart ass.
Why, did the cookie say that I was gonna claim some major boobage soon?
Korea


Korea,
Close... China got a questionable fortune on "improving his skills" and insists it won't come true. The old dude got pissy enough that he's been ignoring me and everything.
I'll give you twenty bucks and some genuine Canadian maple syrup if you jump him at the next world meeting. (Or, on second thought, maybe AFTER the meeting. I don't think we want to see that.)
America


America,
HELL YES I'LL DO IT! DA ZE!
Korea