Beware of this story. You might have seen the warnings on the previous chapters so I won't repeat myself. Still, I will make other warnings if needed depending on the chapter. Please enjoy?

Cry in the Snow

By: Strange and curious things

Chapter 3: The Canadian 'I'm sorry' Attitude

"You must understand that your visit is really sudden and so nothing has been prepared. In consequence, my brothers and sisters do not expect you and in turn you shouldn't expect a 'normal' welcome," advised Ontario while walking through the halls of the parliament.

Since last night, the nations had been welcomed inside the land of Ontario. The young man in question had invited the countries in his personal home for the night. Luckily for them the province often had his siblings stay at his apartment and so had a few air mattresses in stock for his guests to use. After a quick meal, the nations attempted to ask about the government worker who had tried to take them away. Ontario responded with a dark glare. Nothing was said during the rest of the night. Exhaustion had taken over at this point. At the same time, none could ignore how tense their host had been tense when they were in his presence. The next morning, everyone was awakened by the loud sound of pans banging together, which had been used as an alarm clock. Suddenly woken by pans, the countries were rushed into eating breakfast and getting ready to leave for the parliament. To say the least, Ontario had very high expectations.

"Why so early dude?" yawned America as he stretched his arms in the air and walked up the steps of the parliament of Canada.

"This morning I called our Prime Minister to announce your arrival. He requested an audience with all of you." Responded Ontario as he led the group to their destination. "As you must suspect, my boss is very busy especially right now it is simply a courtesy meeting. Nothing to get nervous about."

"A question, you seem to have made some plans. My we know what it consists of?" asked the German, personally liking the organization the younger had.

"As you know, you are meeting the Prime Minister. Then, you will meet my siblings."

"There are more of you, aru?" Puzzled China

"Yes, we are thirteen in total," answered Ontario.

"Ve, such pretty walls" dreamed Italy, appreciating the architecture.

You see the Parliament had a very classic touch to it. Columns spread like branches to the ceiling. With the glimpses at the rooms as they passed by, the nations could say that the parliament had a very different feel to it than the White House. It had a kind of noble feel to it, which was reinforced by the red, green and forest wood scheme that was chosen.

"We have arrived." Announced Ontario

The province opened the wooden double doors for the guests. The Prime Minister of Canada was there to greet them with a kind smile at the centre of the room. Greetings were made, each with an appreciative compliment from the Prime Minister. Then, they were invited to sit in the sitting room to discuss.

"I'm sorry to have woken you so early. I did hear you got here only this morning." Said the Prime Minister pleasantly

" Yeah, got a bit held back but here we are!" cheered America and putting a thumb up.

" Yes, I heard. Gentlemen," chuckled the Prime Minister as he invited them to sit in the sitting area of his office.

The nations shuffled to find a seat with a slight fuss. You see Ontario had given them a pep talk that morning. He told them that his boss was very tired and that he may take any slip up might be taken seriously which could result in an international conflict. Hey, I didn't say the Canadian government was normal, not in this universe at least.

" Now, what reason could basically all our allies are present here in Canada? There isn't any world meeting taking place here based on what I know."

" You see," coughed Germany, " it has come to our attention that there have been situations and when we tried to talk about the subject to your nation but he was not present."

" I see, " sighed the PM, " I guess you want to know what going on."

They all nodded.

" Well, to put it simply the Canada that has been present until today is fading."

" FADING!" they all shouted, some even jumped out of their seat.

Fading had always been a sensitive subject for nations. The fading of a nation was caused by their country ceasing to exist. Nobody wants a nation to disappear even in time of conflict, they can all remember a time they had been friends. America and Russia had been enemies in the past but when the Soviet Union fell, America felt concern for the Russian. Yet, that he would never admit.

" Please calm down gentlemen," said the PM calmly

"Calm down!?"Sputtered England " Mr. Prime Minister, if one of us, not to mention an ally, is fading a lot of things could be misinterpreted. Especially, when there is a problem of threats of war are being sent out to various countries."

" Yes, I understand your concern, but it is Canada himself that asked me to keep the problem away from you as long as I can. Your governments have been informed and we are also working with them at the moment to make sure everything is peacefully settled for the next Prime Minister."

Silence. Why would Canada conceal his problem to them? World meetings were created to solve world problems so why didn't he speak up? There had been no signs at all. On that shared thought, the nations started to question their implication into this issue. Could they have done something?

" Non, mon Mathieu would never hide something like that!" Denied France, his papa mode coming out.

" Canada told me that he did not want any of you to worry especially his immediate family." sighed the PM " I'm sorry."

" F#ck, your Canadian ' I'm sorry ' attitude. Where is Canada so he can tell us that in our face" screamed America, startling everyone in the room. His anger was rarely seen.

" Enough please follow me dearest nations. We are going to see my siblings now." Said Ontario flatly. He decided to end the meeting short since it was getting a bit too physical to his taste.

" Do not take it badly, it was for the good of everyone" said the province as he led the guest out of the office.

000

The mood was now sombre again. Not even the beautiful Canadian memorials that they passed by could cheer anyone up.

" So, Canada had no intention of informing us at all," sighed Germany. The situation was getting much more complicated than expected.

" Hai, it also doesn't help that his silence could hint out secret projects on his side," added Japan.

" Germany, I don't want to go to war!" cried out Italy.

" Hey, it's Canada we're talking about. The guy couldn't hurt a fly." Argued America

" Arguing about Canada having secret plans or not is not going to help. What we need to do is to talk to him. This will surely clarify some things for sure." Reasoned England

" Hope so, aru. We should also call our bosses to make sure what the Prime Minister was saying was true, aru," agreed China,

" oui, you are right mon ami" confirmed France as he swiped his hair out of his face.

" Yeah, let's save the world!" cheered America.

They continued to chat; each country easily become relaxed to the point where usual 'subjects' were attempted. For example:

' Je dois dire monsieur, vous êtes vraiment beau'

' That is very nic-'

'Don't say those kinds of things randomly to someone! This is professional, you bloody frog!'

Or…

'China- chan won't you become one with Mother Russia?'

'Stop harassing me, aru!'

Or …

"Germany can we have pasta for lunch?'

'Italy it is not time to fool around!'

Or again …

'Hey, Japan! Dude do you have any new videogames to show me?'

'America –san, I don't think that it's a good time to-'

'Chill bro, everyone is having fun'

If having fun was to make a mess of a country leader's office, then it must be an American definition. They practically forgot of their mission. The parliament's staff were really uncomfortable that morning. A lot of them wondered what caused such noise. In all honesty, they didn't want to know and neither you really.

000

Ontario guided the group out of the office area with a sigh. But before they left, the Prime Minister, who seems to have hurried to meet them, stopped them.

"Before you leave gentlemen, I would ask a favour." He said solemnly, "I would ask you to take good care of Canada during your stay, whatever the reason for your stay is."

And with a last smile, the doors closed between them.

000

Our group headed to what Ontario called the House of Commons. To put it simply it was where laws were proposed and sometimes a place where provinces can discuss things without the country. At one-point Ontario very obviously cleared his throat to get the group's attention.

" I' m glad you are enjoying yourselves, now please follow me. My siblings should be here by now." He said, a small smile itself on his lips and as he turned the nation could have sworn, they heard a child's laugh.

Surprised by their host's good mood, the group quickly caught up to their guide. Based on the difficult beginning, their trip to the mysterious country of Canada won't be easy. At least we can trust that our dear nation can keep the good spirit wherever they go.

Chapter 3 end

This one was a bit longer. There was also a lot of dialogue. So, thank you if you read through everything, I hope you enjoyed. Just to say that I have never beeninthe parliament in Ottawa. I based my information on pictures and general knowledge on the subject. Also, I won't lie to say there are a few secrets in this chapter. Don't worry Canada will appear soon.

More stuff:

" You are very quiet Mr. Russia." Remarked Ontario

" Are you afraid little one?" asked Russia

" Can we trust you?" asked back Ontario