Alright, what can Malaysia help with in this chapter?
The three of them turn around and saw a girl about fourteen was running up to them. She had the same blonde hair length like Switzerland with a purple ribbon in it. Malaysia has never seen such beautiful eyes. They were a hue of emerald green and they show grace, innocence and kindness. She wore a dress that's deep red with lighter stripes. Switzerland's expression softened at the sight of her.
" Liechtenstein, don't you know that it is dangerous to come out here by yourself?" he asked her in a brotherly way. But the young nation was calm and nodded. " I know, big brother. It's just that I am bored just sitting at home so I followed you. Is this the nation everyone is talking about?"
She was looking at Malaysia with awe. Malaysia smiles back at her. Switzerland nodded and said," Yes, she is. Malaysia, Lapras, this is my little sister Liechtenstein." Both the girls shake hands while Lapras gave her a friendly bow. Liechtenstein giggles and pets him which made the waterhorse purr in content.
" He is so cute~" the Liechtensteiner cooed at him. " What kind of animal is he? I've never seen anything like him. Switzerland also wants to know more of Malaysia's mythical pet. Malaysia sighed as Lapras walked towards her for comfort. As Malaysia rubbed the back of his neck, she said," He's a waterhorse. He was given to me by England as an egg."
" Then how do you know about my species?" the waterhorse asked. " England told me," was Malaysia's only reply. Liechtenstein and her brother watched the interactions between both pet and owner. " Those two are so close with each other," the Swiss observed. His sister nodded.
" I'd like a pet of my own," she sighed woefully. Switzerland looked at her. " Aren't the goats back home enough? Besides, it's expensive to buy all the items needed." But Liechtenstein would not budge.
" But those are your goats, big brother," she tells him gently. " I'd like a pet that will enjoy my company and I will enjoy its when you are not around. Please?"
Switzerland is good and careful with his money. But seeing his sister, he would do anything for her. " Fine," he sighed. " But you better ask Malaysia on what kind of pet suits you. I heard she's good with animals."
After talking to Malaysia about it, she agreed to do it. " Not a problem, Liechtenstein," she gives her a warm smile. " You tell me what kind do you need and we'll find."
" Yeah!" the waterhorse barked. " But first, we need to ask you a few questions. If you don't mind." Liechtenstein nodded. " Good, we need all the information before finding the perfect pet for you," Malaysia told her.
At Switzerland's house:
Lapras and Malaysia have decide to interview at Switzerland's house because both of them like the quietness. Malaysia brought a pen and her notebook for the interview. Both pet and owner were sitting at the garden table with the two
" Now, these questions will determine your pet. Before I can ask, is there anything you would like to add?"
Liechtenstein said nothing but her brother stood up and said," First things first: it MUST be cheap! I don't want a pet with high maintenance or is going to effect my money!" Liechtenstein gave both pet and owner an apologetic smile. Lapras nodded while his owner was scribbling notes without looking up.
" I see. Well, let's-"
" Also," the Swiss interrupted. " I don't want pets that can make a mess inside the house. So no cats, dogs and birds. Especially birds!"
Lapras looked at him with an annoyed expression. " Are you done yet?" The Swiss nodded. Now Malaysia looks up from her notes. " Very well, so let's get on with the questions. So Liechtenstein, why do you want a pet in the first place?"
The Liechtensteiner quietly says," I want a companion that would enjoy my company and have someone to talk to when I am alone. A pet that is easy to take care of."
Lapras nodded in approval and looked at his owner for support. Malaysia was muttering something as she scribbled some notes. " Okay, good enough. The next question is that do you want herbivore or carnivore?"
" I beg your pardon?"
" What she means is that are you comfortable with a plant eater or a meat eater," Lapras translated.
" I guess a plant eater is easier."
Malaysia nodded and scribbled some more. Lapras could see that both of her eyes were intense and concentrating on the work. She looked up again. " We are almost to the end. My final question is that do you have enough space and time to take care of it?"
Liechtenstein nodded. " I will and I will love it no matter what."
Malaysia smiles and scribbles the final note. Both Lapras and her looked over the notes. They look at each other and nodded. " Liechtenstein, your new pet is a-"
" What is it?" Switzerland cuts in. Lapras has a 'seriously?' expression on his face. But his owner paid no attention to that and said," Your pet is a hamster."
" That sounds wonderful and I heard they are cute!" Liechtenstein exclaims. Switzerland looked at Malaysia with an authoritative look. Lapras curls his lips into a snarl, revealing his cone-shaped teeth. " Be nice," he growls.
" I see by your expression, you wanted to know why a hamster is suitable for her," Malaysia concluded as a statement rather than an answer. She chuckles. " Well, hamster are easy to take care of. First, hamsters only eat a mix of grains like peanuts, cereal and sunflower seeds. It is cheap and ready made at the store. Also, hamsters love to play so you may want to burn some calories from it to avoid obesity. Finally, grooming isn't necessary because of their short coat but you may want to clean it with a smooth cloth to remove loose hair and make the fur smooth."
Switzerland stared at her with his mouth agape. " H-how did you." Lapras smirked at him. " She has her ways."
" Okay, so can we get the hamster?" asked Liechtenstein. Malaysia was thinking about something before asking," Syrian or Winter?"
" I'm sorry?"
" White with orange splotches or grey with black stripes?" Lapras translated.
" Winter please!" she answers. " Hold everything! That's going to cost a lot of money," Switzerland interrupts for the third time. Malaysia's were twinkling with pride.
" And that's when I come in," she told him. " You can buy the food and hamster while I help by buying the cage, food bowl, water bottle and a toy for it. Deal?"
" Fine, deal," the Swiss sighed.
In the end, Liechtenstein got a female Winter hamster name Bianca and Malaysia bought a tubular cage with a lot of tunnels along with the needed supply and a plastic ball.
" What is the ball for?" Liechtenstein asked.
" For Bianca to move about. Here, I'll show you." With that, she places the hamster inside the ball and puts it down where the hamster can move anywhere she wants. " Also, it keeps the house clean," Malaysia winks.
" Thank you, for everything Malaysia," Liechtenstein thanked her and the hugged her. Malaysia smiles and returns the hug. " You too, Lapras. It was nice meeting you."
Lapras smiles proudly as Leichtenstein and her brother give the waterhorse pats. The siblings bidder Malaysia and Lapras goodbye as the two were heading back home.
" Sooner or later we are going to make a lot of friendships," said Lapras. He was riding on Malaysia's back as she walks. She smiles and tickle her companions chin with affection.
" Yeah, and lets keep it that way."
Aww, Malaysia and Lapras' relationship reminds me of something. Who is ready to help the Baltics?
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