Chapter 21
"Are you ready England?" America asked.
"Yes, America." He replied. They were off to tell Germany and his group that Vietnam no longer lived. "Should we bring others?"
"Yes; let's bring China and France."
"I heard my name. I'm coming, aru." China mewed, padding up close, "I haven't seen Japan in a while anyway. If he should hear it from anyone, it should be me."
"Well said." America nodded, "Now where's France?"
"I got this." England mewed. He cleared his throat and began to sing, "Do you hear the people sing~?"
Suddenly a fluffy coated France burst out of a den and scrambled next to them, "SINGING A SONG OF ANGRY MEN~."
"There he is." England mewed, turning to the French cat, "Come on; we're going to tell Germany about Vietnam."
"Ah, I see. Very well, then. Let's be careful of dogs though.' France reminded them, "The last thing I want to do is see one of those things."
"Agreed." America nodded, "Come, let's go."
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"V-Vietnam is..dead?" Japan mewed with disbelief. His mew ended with a soft crack, and he tried not to bawl. China lowered his head sadly:
"I know, Japan. I'm just as sad as you are, aru."
Japan looked away, not wanting to show his tears. Germany just shook in place, not wanting to say anything. What else was in this forest that was after them?!
"Oh Germany, we have other news as well." America spoke up. Germany's attention flashed to him, and he listened carefully.
"There are dogs lose in the forest; we found prey with dog scent all over it."
Germany flicked his ear nonchalantly. "I don't care; I like dogs."
America shook his head, "No, Germany. Their huge and could chase us, and if they caught us, they could kill us. I would suggest keeping watch for them, and running at every chance you see one."
Germany didn't want to admit it, but he was right. Dogs weren't bright when it came to prey. "Very well. Thank you for the warning."
"My pleasure. Come everyone, let's go back. Take care, Germany." America dipped his head in respect and led the way out. England was surprised at how randomly he matured. Was it because he was leader, and had duty to protect those he could lose? Probably.
England turned to China, who was nuzzling Japan's head. The two were grieving together. This surprised England, since China seemed to be mad at Japan for leaving him and his siblings in America's camp.
Well, it isn't the first time Japan left China, so China should be used to it anyway. Then again, maybe he thought being together as cats in a base would reconnect them a little bit. Poor China.
"Come England, let's go aru." China padded out, France following behind. England dipped his head respectfully to Germany and followed the two out. Now they just had to watch out for the dogs now that the badger was out of the way.
Meanwhile Germany was letting his thoughts run wild. Another death, really? Why? It made no sense; no sense at all. It was angering him as well. He let his claws scrape the ground, and grit his teeth. If one more cat dies I swear-
"Hey west-"
"What?!" Germany snapped, whipping around to face his brother. Prussia squeaked and moved back. Germany realized he had just terrified his older brother. "Sorry, bruder. I was deep in thought."
"I understand west. As leader, you have a lot to think about." Prussia grinned with a nod. Germany smiled. He was happy he had a brother who understood so well.
"So, what did you want to tell me, bruder?" Germany began, while washing a paw.
"Well, remember when the wolf was coming, and I ran back to warn everybody?"
"Yes?"
"Well, I did not run by ground. If you recall, I ran by trees. If I could teach others to do that, think how powerful we'll be! We'll be in the trees, swooping down on any enemy who dares attack us! And hunting would be easier, and also it would just be plain fun! Come on west, please? I bet Japan could do it well. I mean, leaping from branch to branch, it's like a ninja! Oh please west, please?"
Germany thought about it for a moment. It did seem like a good idea, and it gave them an advantage. They could also find these dogs who are patrolling their forest. Germany nodded, "Ok, I'll allow it."
"Oh, thank you, thank you, thank you west! Danke, danke!" Prussia ran up to him and nuzzled his head with his own. Germany chuckled and pushed him away with a paw:
"Alright, alright, bruder. You can plan this out whenever you want. You second in command anyway, remember?"
"YES! Alright, everyone, I have an announcement!" Prussia called. Everyone turned to the white cat, wide eyed. Turkey stood up:
"Isn't Germany the only one who gives announcements?" He mewed.
"Da. Shut this one fuck up, da?" Russia remarked. Prussia gave him an icy red glare from his pure red eyes.
"Shut up, Russian. Anyway, I have an announcement! West approves."
And with that he began to explain his idea. A few cats mewed in approval with interest. Prussia smiled, happy his idea was working. "So, who wants to learn?"
Japan padded up, "I would."
This didn't surprise the Prussian; he expected Japan would because of his ninja roots. Prussia looked around, "Anyone else?"
Estonia and Lithuania padded forward, eyes gleaming with interest. Russia followed after, much do Prussia's disapproval. And Switzerland padded up as well.
"Wonderful. Bruder, teach them all. This will be useful to us." Germany mewed approvingly. He chuckled with amusement when he saw his brother jumping up and down excitedly like a kit.
"Oh, oh I will west, I will! Alright everyone, come!" Prussia led his little party in training into the forest, out of the valley. Germany smiled as he watched them leave.
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"Ok everyone, this way." Prussia lead the way over a small slope, which also held a large root. They all leaped over it, following their little patrol leader. Prussia padded up to a tree, where he sat beside it and curled his tail around his legs. "Now, you use your claws to climb up. Grasp them in the bark and climb." Prussia began his demonstration.
He grasped his claws into the bark and began to climb. Everyone watched in awe. He finally reached a branch and grinned, proud of his success, "Now!" he called down, "To leap from branch to branch, you leap from branch to branch! Simple is that! You need good balance, and to stay on the next branch, you must grasp it with your claws to stay on and not fall, like so." He jumped from the branch he was on to one not too far away, grasping it swiftly in his claws. There he sat, admiring the looks of admiration everyone was giving him.
"Yes, yes everyone I know I'm awesome." Prussia snorted with proudness.
"Who said that?" Switzerland snorted. Prussia just gave him an icy glare.
"Anyway," He continued, "that's basically it. And if you feel yourself begin to fall, hurry and grasp on as fast as you can. Got it?"
Everyone nodded, and Estonia bounced with excitement, "Me first!"
"Who's stopping you? Come on up!" Prussia called, jumping to another branch. Estonia smiled in awe and scrambled up the tree, following every step Prussia gave them. He leapt from branch to branch, grinning with success, "I did it!" He cheered proudly.
"Me next!" Lithuania called, scrambling up the tree trunk. Japan followed soon after, followed by Russia and Switzerland. Prussia was proud. Everyone seemed to grasp the tactic easily.
….
"We're back!" Prussia called, padding into the valley. "It was so much fun! And everyone learned easily."
"Wonderful!" Germany, to Prussia's surprise, cheered. "I caught a hawk before while it was eating a mouse. Bruder, for your success today, you may have it." You have really impressed me today. I'm proud of you.
"Thanks, west!" Prussia jumped up and down with excitement. He dashed to the hawk and began to take large, hungry bites out of it. The training had made him hungry.
It was a feast. Everyone had their own piece of prey to celebrate, and everyone was in a good mood.
….
Later that night, everyone was tired from their celebration, so they went to bed early.
"Come Lichtenstein, I freshened the bedding in your nest." Ukraine mewed.
"Thank you, Ukraine." Lichtenstein mewed happily, trotting after her. Germany smiled. Everyone was getting along peacefully. He watched as everyone walked into a den and snuggled themselves in their bedding. Germany turned to his brother, "Bruder, wait."
Prussia stopped and turned to him, "What, west?"
"You've done good today. I'm proud of you." Germany smiled. Prussia beamed. "Thanks west!" He mewed happily, "Gute nacht!" He padded into a den and snuggled himself into his bedding.
"Gute nacht!" Germany called after him. Germany smiled and jumped on his tall rock, snuggling himself into a comfortable position to sleep. When was the last time he was this happy?
Author's note!
FINALLY a chapter with no death again. Ok, well now expect tree fights or stuff in trees. And aw brotherly love Prussia and Germany :3
See you in the next chapter! :3
Tails