Hello everybody! 13Charlotte here! Sorry I haven't updated in so long my GCSEs are only a few months away but fanfiction is still my passion XD
So, chapter 14 is here and ready for you all to read! Remember I don't have a beta and I do all my proofing alone, so please take it easy on me!
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Recap: Alfred tried and failed to ask Arthur out on a date; luckily (or unluckily in Alfred's case) Alistair stepped in and saved the day. New Zealand and Australia want to solve the problem once and for all by finding out who their 'mother' was in love with by using a spell from Alana's spell book. All they had to do was break into a house full of professional witches with hundreds of years of battle experience. What could go wrong!
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Keith dragged Kyle by the sleeve towards the edge of the forest. The twins were wearing black and hiding just outside the boundaries of the property. The forest trees towered over them and as the sun was setting they were casting looming shadows that shielded the boys from anyone within the mansion. It was a stunning place, with tall cast iron gates and gardens that were obviously cared for with lots of gentle love. Arthur had went to a lot of trouble to enchant his roses to remain in bloom permanently and unsurprisingly his great field of crimson flowers was as breath taking as it was haunting.
"Are we really doing this Keith? It's so risky... We could always just ask Auntie if we could borrow it!" Asked the younger twin New Zealand in a worried voice. He frowned nervously at his brother, he wasn't as cocksure as his brother was about this adventure; it meant breaking into the family home and hoping nobody would notice them. It was stupid...
"Ah don't worry mate! Everything is going to be fine, we just need to stay aware- North is a paranoid Sheila and she's more than likely got safety measures in place."
His confidence only made Kyle doubt their plan even more. It was a decent plan- sneak in using an invisibility spell and go to the basement bookshelf, it was doubtful they would run into someone because the mansion is so big but even still...
"All the more reason to stop this madness!" He snapped hotly. He loved his mother dearly- Arthur had always looked out for them as best as he could and he wanted to help just as much as his brother did but North was much older than they were AND she had Uncle Brandon to back her up! He was really scary when he got angry...
"Oh look, we're already here. Now, let's save Mum!"
Kyle gave up. For his mum; he would do anything. Even eliminate the nations who wanted to steal him from them. They had all hurt him so much in the past and even now they treat him awfully! He wouldn't accept any of them as a father.
"Fine, I wouldn't be able to stop you anyway so I may as well prevent you from dying an agonising death by being ripped to shreds by the hounds."
'Do it for mum' was their unspoken agreement as they crept out of the shadows and towards their goal.
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Alfred sighed wistfully for the fifth time in a row and Matthew threw a pillow at his head.
"Ouch dude, what was that for?"
"I cant stand your pining for any longer, make a move or get over it." Matthew snapped. He didn't think Arthur loved Alfred romantically but he couldn't take the constant sighing and dreamy looks whenever Arthur was around. He had his limits and Alfred was seriously testing his patience.
"I tried that already." Sniffled Alfred.
"Yeah? Well try harder! You weren't exactly clear about your intentions after all, he can be quite oblivious."
"True, but that one of his best qualities! Iggy is totally adorable, i love the way his eyebrows wrinkle when he's annoyed and his nose scrunches up when he's confused and..."
Yeah, as much as Matthew loved his brother he didn't need a detailed account of all the adorable things about Arthur-he had already heard this a thousand times. No, Matthew was trying to debate whether to warn Arthur about his twin set of siblings mutiny or let sleeping dogs lie because there was no way in hell their plan would actually work. No they were too blinded by their fear that Arthur would abandon them or get hurt-
"Dude are you even listening to me?"
"Arthur's adorable. I know" said Matthew dryly.
"Oh" Alfred's eyes narrowed suspiciously. His posture became openly aggressive and the hostility leaked from him.
"I have a crush on Gilbert, remember?" He did like the albino but he had bigger fish to fry right now; his love life wasn't the one about to go nuclear.
"Right, right." Alfred cheered up immediately, his grin restored.
"Just tell him how you feel, loud and clear."
Alfred was the only candidate confirmed by Matthew to have completely pure motives. He needed to be sure before he allowed anyone else to pursue Arthur. The twins had their way and Matthew had his. No way was his brother and adoptive father getting hurt. His family could count on him to eliminate the unsuitable candidates...
"Uhh Mattie that's a scary expression... Are you thinking about hockey?" Asked Alfred nervously.
No I'm thinking about murdering the nations who want to use Arthur for his body and power.
"Sure Alfred, that's what I was thinking about."
It's a good thing Alfred was oblivious too otherwise he would have heard the heavy sarcasm dripping off his brothers words.
"Cool dude, just save it for the game yeah?"
"Of course." Just not the hockey game.
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"Arthur-"
Dylan burst into the room, finally up to speed on the events happening in the world thanks to his older siblings debriefing him.
"Just one moment please."
Arthur removed his scones from the oven, placing them on the table. He then carefully stirred his cup of tea, watching the milk disappear and the colour turn from black to a paler brown. No they weren't charred thank you very much! Finally, he waved a hand at his brother to indicate that he could speak.
"Arthur, I know this is going to sound really weird..." Began Dylan, leaning forward. He had known better than to intrude on his brother's nightly routine. Arthur was quite the little house wife. He was really adorable.
"Dyl, what could possibly sound weird to me? I communicate with fairies and flying mint bunny is my best friend" Interrupted his younger brother with a dry tone of voice.
"It's just.. A little bit ludicrous."
"Then out with it, my tea will get cold." He moved gracefully towards the fridge and withdrew the butter. He then went and fetched a knife. He was wearing a green flowery apron and it was adorable- no Dylan couldn't afford to get distracted. This needed to be said.
"Everyone is in love with you-"
"Oh not this again! Just because everyone cant keep it in their pants doesn't mean they love me Dyl, you should know better than that. Besides, it's nothing new really. I'm just ignoring it."
"Arthur! That's not true at all- I'm being serious!" Shit, this wasn't going as he thought it would... But maybe it would benefit everyone if Arthur could remain unaware of his own charms.
"No Dyl, you're being romantic but I appreciate that you think everyone being in love with me is within the realm of rational possibility."
"Arthur! Our existence isn't rational! Please, please, please, just listen to me!" He was downright begging now, with puppy dog eyes and all. He knew Arthur wouldn't refuse him if he acted like this.
Arthur sighed, placing down the butter knife and turning to give his full attention to his tearful brother.
"You have to be careful. I love you, we love you and your children love you. You absolutely cannot be in love!"
"That's easy, I'm not in love."
"Oh"
Well, that saved time.
"I prefer France and Gilbert to be my friends. Feliks is with Lithuania, Romania is uninterested, Denmark is like a brother and Joao is my undeniably perfect best friend. I like things as they are right now and I don't want them to change."
"Okay, can I have a scone?"
"With blueberry jam?"
Dylan's eyes lit up, his brother was awesome!
"I know what you like Dyl, now go tell Brandon his coffee is ready.
Huh. He hadn't even noticed Arthur making coffee, damn he needed to brush up fast! Going to the next meeting was a must.
They had all better watch out... Dylan's crazy!