Word Count: 256

Pairings: France/Fem!England (Francis/Alice)

Warnings: None

Notes: Follows rp I've been doing with GrimmReflections involving Alice becoming pregnant with France's child. This occurs before "Mommy".


Changing of Guards

The beeping of machines was the only thing keeping Francis awake. He stared at Alice, lying still on the bed. When a small bottle was held in front of his face, he jumped in surprise.

"We both know Alice wouldn't take this, so I want you to," Arthur said.

Francis regarded the flask with questioning eyes. "Doesn't Adrian deserve at least one parent to care for 'im, mon ami? You're trying to poison moi?"

His words were rewarded with a slap upside his head. "Damn frog, do you really think I would do that to Alice? It's not poison."

"Zen what is it?"

"It will prevent you from getting my sister pregnant again. You'll have to drink it on a monthly basis. I don't want this to happen again, Francis."

"And you zink I do?"

England made a face. "I'm sorry, Francis. I'm sure she will wake up soon."

"She's missing so much."

"I know."

"Adrian misses 'er."

"I know. But Adrian needs you too, Francis."

Francis stuffed the bottle back in his pocket and sighed, moving closer to Alice's bed. "Mon amour, Adrian needs you. Please wake up soon."

He leaned forward and kissed her forehead then turned back to Arthur. He smiled softly as he took the infant from his friend.

"Will you be 'ere wiz tomorrow, mon ami?" Francis asked.

"You're not going to come in?"

"I zink I will spend ze day wiz Adrian…if you do not mind."

Arthur smiled. "Alice would like that, frog. I'll let you know if anything changes."