Hallo everyone~! I am back with chapter thirty six! Zexion-Demyx- Yes, I can picture Alfred doing all of that as well! I know right? Makes you crave cookies! Thank you my dear~! KitakLaw- Yes! Thank you my dear! SafetyScissors- Obviously Finland!:) Arthur should, I'm sure he does! I know right? Cookies~! Awesome! Thank you! True…every meal he cooks…Alfred's taste buds slowly die. Thank you my dear! Luigi1997- Oh, I'm sorry! Yes, the stove is not a modern one, just a fire really. Oh, so you just point it out. I see…Okay! As long as you like it! Yes, Fort Necessity. I'm glad you like this! I am continuing don't worry! Yeah, France. Thank you my dear~! Ncalkins- Well, isn't that interesting? That is an interesting thought. Thank you my dear~! -Alright, long time no see? I am sorry guys! This chapter and a couple more will be my last Christmas gift to you all, you all deserve one being the great readers you are! Please forgive me for the late update; these should happen sooner this week, hopefully! Alright my dears...enjoy!

Francis's POV

Chapter 36:

I sighed before turning on to my other side in bed. I was completely exhausted and just wanted to sleep all day but I knew for a fact I couldn't. Lolita would come and wake me up soon, saying it is Christmas morning and I need to get up and out of bed sadly enough. I knew Finland left something for Matthew last night, considering the whole fact he was Santa.

I opened up my eyes, looking around my still room. I couldn't help but think if Arthur had gotten to see America for Christmas this year or if they kept him once again. I mean, even if we are enemies I still think he should be able to see his little brother and be happy for once.

I decided to get up; knowing Lolita would come in any minute now. I pulled back the covers, swinging my legs over the side of the bed so they made contact with the freezing wooden floor. A shiver ran up my spine once I stood up, now completely away from the warmth of my bed.

I walked over to my dresser, opening up the wooden doors. I looked at my options of what to wear today, stroking the slight stubble on my chin. I shrugged the slightest bit before pulling out a nice looking sweater with a pair of pants. I closed the dresser and started getting dressed.

I unbuttoned my pajama top, sliding it off my shoulders. I pulled the sweater over my head, hoping it didn't ruin my hair. Then once the sweater was on completely and it was comfortable enough to my liking, I put my pants on quickly.

I just had got my pants on completely and was buttoning them up when Lolita knocked and poked her head in the crack of the now open door. She gave me a small smile, stepping in. "Merry Christmas Francis," she greeted instead of good morning. I nodded sitting back down on my bed.

"Merry Christmas to you too Lolita," I told her, bending over to slip my socks on my cold feet. "Is Matthieu up?"

Lolita shook her head once I had tied my shoes, standing back up to my full height. "He is still fast asleep," Lolita told me. "He looks so peaceful; I didn't have the nerve to wake him up yet. You can go wake him up now if you want too."

I smirked at Lolita, nodding at her words. "I'll go wake him up," I told her, starting to move my legs, one in front of the other. I walked past Lolita, brushing past her before turning to the right, heading towards Matthew's room.

I stared at Matthew's closed door for a few minutes before curling my freezing fingers around the equally cold silver doorknob. I heard a small 'click', signaling the door was now open. I pushed it open slowly, poking my head inside of Matthew's room.

I smiled softly at the sleeping Matthew, his face facing away from me. His polar bear was sitting straight up in bed, as if it was wide awake. For some odd reason, this gave me the chills as the eyes stared ahead but I shrugged it off, the bear is only a stuffed animal, how can it be alive?

I took a small step inside of Matthew's room, being as quiet as possible-aiming to be just as quiet as a mouse trying to sneak past the cat for his or her cheese. I tiptoed to Matthew's bed side, leaning over to look at the small sleeping boy.

Matthew did look very peaceful, just as Lolita had said. His lips were parted the slightest bit, about a centimeter which wasn't much at all. He had the covers pulled up and over his shoulder, all the way up to his chin. Surprisingly enough he hadn't kicked them off during the night.

"Matthew~," I cooed, pushing back his blond like locks. He whined, the whine barely audible. He tossed to his other side, his face now facing me. I chuckled at the sleeping nation, still bent over.

I thought of what to do, how to wake him up exactly. I knew I always could pour freezing cold water on him, that always works. I chuckled to myself, remembering the time when Gilbert and I did the same thing to Antonio, who screamed 'TOMATO FAIRY ATTACKS!' as he jumped up. It was quite hilarious, making Gilbert and I clutch our sides from how hard we were laughing. Antonio gave us a glare, throwing his pillow at us as he mumbled something underneath his breath.

My smiling lips soon turned to a frown, my face evolving in to a scowl. Every time I even thought of Gilbert, I was remembered of him betraying me. I don't know why he did that to me anyway! I never did anything to deserve the betrayal of one of my best friends! Well, I did get him back in the end but I did feel a little bad about it.

I shook my head, trying to focus on Matthew and not my friends. I loved my friends, not in any way like that but as brothers would love their brothers. I just had to get Matthew up so we could go see what 'Santa' left him and watch him smile. I pushed my friends in the very back of my mind, going to think about them later and now focus on Matthew.

I reached out towards Matthew and shook him lightly, smirking when he scowled in his sleep. I guess he doesn't want to get up…

My smirk grew bigger as I leaned over more, slipping Matthew in to my arms. I swept him up bridal style, hearing a gasp escape his lips. His arms automatically went around my neck, scared for his life.

"P-Papa!" Matthew exclaimed, his dark blue eyes as wide as plates. I chuckled at the small boy, now walking down the stairs.

"Bon matin Matthieu!" I exclaimed, kissing him atop of his head. He nodded slowly, his eyes still wide as could be. "Ready to go see what Santa left you?"

Matthew nodded slowly once again, still holding on to me for dear life. I chuckled once more at the young nation, feeling happy and completely forgetting about the war I was currently in with Arthur.

I stopped at the bottom of the stairs, Matthew still in my arms. I smiled at the tree, seeing exactly what Finland left Matthew. I poked Matthew on the nose, making him open his eyes that he had closed just a few seconds ago. "Look~," I told him, pointing towards the tree.

I watched Matthew as he turned his little head in the direction of the tree, his eyes widening in absolute seconds. A smile took over his lips, his eyes meeting mine. They were filled with complete joy. "I got more blocks!" Matthew exclaimed, obviously happy.

"Yes you did!" I exclaimed, loving how happy he is. I bent over to set him down, smiling softly. I listened as he walked over to the tree, trying to control his joy. I shook my head slowly as Lolita joined me, standing by my side.

"Well, more blocks," Lolita pointed out. "He'll want to build the biggest tower he can, you know that?"

I nodded slowly, walking over to the tree with Lolita. Matthew was already stacking up his blocks, not having a care in the world. He didn't care about the other gifts at the moment, right now he was just enjoying his blocks.

I sat down beside him, Lolita sitting down beside me. "I have some time," I whispered to Lolita. "I can help him build the biggest tower. You can too." Lolita smiled, watching Matthew with loving eyes.

Matthew turned his dark blue eyes to me, a smile playing on his lips. "Look Papa! Santa brought me more blocks! If I take these blocks and the others…I can build a really big tower!" Matthew exclaimed, not holding in his joy anymore. I chuckled, nodding.

"Yes, yes you can Matthieu."

Well? I hope you guys liked it! HAPPY NEW YEAR! This is my New Year gift to you all too! I'll have another for tomorrow hopefully! Which will also be a Christmas gift as well~! Hope you guys have a great New Year's Eve! Oh…Translation!

French- Bon matin: Good morning (correct me if I am wrong!)

Type me up a review and I shall see you all with chapter thirty seven~!

~Lovely Kacey Faith