I looked at my view stats for today and was surprised to see that this story alone managed 131 views, and it's not even 1:00 p.m. yet! That's pretty big in my opinion. I also looked and saw that Liondancer17 was just a tad upset that I didn't add closure in the final chapter. For any of you who felt the same, but didn't leave a review saying so, you can calm down now. I'm adding this multi-part epilogue to clear the air between Germany and some of the other nations that helped and supported him through his amnesia.

The air in Beijing was cold and bitter that morning, and Germany had to hug tighter into his suit coat to keep the chill out as he stood on the aged concrete porch of China's lóufáng. He rang the doorbell with a hand, paled by the cold, and waited, listening for footsteps beyond the wooden door. Soon enough, there was a loud crash, and a quick line of Chinese swears, then a rather flustered China quickly tore the door open.

"WHAT, ARU?!"

Germany leaned back a little as he awkwardly said, "Hallo China."

The ancients face softened when he saw it was just Germany, and his tone became more regular. "Oh! Hello Germany. What brought you all the way out here, especially in the Chinese Fall, aru?"

Germany shivered slightly as he replied, "I came to talk to you about something."

"Please come in, I wouldn't want to keep you in the cold." China said as he opened the door wider and stepped aside so Germany could get in. The latter took the offer and went into the warm living room. The space was cramped and slightly messy, with a jumbled stack of old newspapers in one corner, and old blankets strewn on the couch. The mess made him want to raid his closet for cleaning supplies, but he stayed polite and ignored the clutter.

"Come, follow me, aru." China motioned to the kitchen in the adjoining room. Germany complied and was relieved to see that China at least kept the kitchen in order. He watched as his host went to the sink and straightened up the mountain of strewn pots on the counter and floor. 'So that's what made the crashing sound.' As China cleaned the space he asked, "Please, if you don't mind, can we talk as I finish these, aru?" He motioned to the pots and pans that had fallen.

"Sure. Here, I'll put away the clean ones." Germany moved and stood next to China as he cleaned the wok he had, waiting for something to be put in the cabinet.

Not looking away from his task, China inquired, "So what was it you wanted to talk about, aru?"

Germany looked away from the man next to him and to a porcelain cat further down the counter top. "I-I just wanted to thank you for supporting me when I needed it."

"What?"

"During the amnesia, you were one of few who didn't pick on me or try and screw with my mind."

China stared into the now clean surface of the wok as he said, "Think nothing of it. I only did what was right." He handed the wok to Germany, "Top cabinet to your left."

Germany put the wok away with the others, only having to reach out from where he was standing, then turned back to the ancient one. "How can I think nothing of it. Other nations played pranks on me, harassed me, lied to me..." He looked down at China, who had another pan, "You did nothing of the sort and were even generous enough to give me Chinese lessons."

The smaller man let out a small laugh. "Which still needs work, by the way, aru." Germany laughed at that and took the pan and put it in the respective hold.

"Well just because I have my other memories now, doesn't mean that I can't... continue my learning?" Germany saw China smile in the reflection of the next pot he grabbed and wiped clean. He said in a joking tone, "That would be best, aru. I wouldn't want you disgracing my language with you fumbles." Both of them laughed at that, then finished China's dishes. Once the chore was done, Germany decided to head home, content that China accepted his thanks. He left, but not before saying goodbye.

"Zàicì xièxiè nǐ, zhōngguó. Kàn dào nǐ zài wǒ de xià yīgè jiàoxun."

China stood on his front step as he waved to Germany. Going back inside he said to himself, "Now if only I could get Korea to be that well mannered..."

*humming to self* Chi chi chi oppai! Boing! Boing!... Look out for the next part, coming soon!

Please review! Au revoir!

Lóufáng- Townhome (Simplified Chinese)

Zàicì xièxiè nǐ, zhōngguó. Kàn dào nǐ zài wǒ de xià yīgè jiàoxun- Thank you, again, China. See you at my next lesson.