Chapter Thirty One
"So, uh." The albino started taking Matthew's hand and squeezing. He gave him a small smile. "We've got something else to tell jou."
"You're engaged?""You're pregnant?" Francis and Alfred yelled over each other. Everyone looked at the American confused.
"Never mind." America said biting his lip and looking up.
"Not engaged, not yet anyways!" Prussia said with a bright smile. He saw Canada smile as well.
"So what is it then?" France asked raising an eyebrow.
"America, France," Gilbert started biting his lip. The other two nations expressions changed at their nation names. "Guys, Matthew is Canada."
"Matthew is Canada?" Alfred asked slowly not quite understanding. He looked the blond over realizing what Prussia had said. "Wait, you're Canada? As in the Canada?"
France got up and ran around the table pulling him into a hug. Matthew hugged back tightly. "Matthieu, I'm so sorry!" The Frenchman cried into his shoulder.
"It wasn't your fault, Papa." Matthew said quietly. He felt tears coming as well. "I shouldn't have wandered away."
"You were just a child." France said pulling back tears in his eyes. "You didn't know better, I shouldn't have taken my eyes off you."
"Either way, it doesn't matter now." Canada sighed hugging him again. Francis nodded after they pulled back. Alfred was at his side and pulled him into a bear hug spinning him around excitedly.
"I'm so happy to finally meet you bro!" The American said. Canada laughed as Alfred set him back down.
"Long over due, eh?" Matthew said with a smile. Alfred nodded with an arm around his shoulders.
"How long have you known?" The American asked Prussia.
"A bit over six months." The albino said biting his lip.
"Six months!" America and France yelled in unison.
"And you didn't say anything!" Francis said crossing his arms giving the Prussian an annoyed glare.
"I asked him not too. I wasn't in a good place mentally to be meeting new people." Matthew said speaking up. "I was still coming to terms with actually being a nation. I didn't know what I was or why I didn't really age until Gil figured it out."
"You just figured it out?" Alfred asked sounding impressed.
"Kinda, he mentioned not aging one night as he fell asleep." Gilbert explained as they sat back down. Canada leaned into his side with a sigh. "I brought it up the next morning and asked a few questions. His answers all fit!"
"Thank you for finding him Gil." France said with a gentle smile.
"I didn't find him." Prussia shook his head. "I just figured out that Birdie vas a nation."
"Where have you been this whole time bro?" Alfred asked raising an eyebrow.
Matthew's eyes saddened. "It's not something I'm ready to talk about yet." He said quietly. Gilbert put and arm around his waist a pulled him closer. Francis and Alfred looked concerned. "Some other time maybe."
"Alright dude." America mumbled. He quickly changed the topic. "So you'll be coming to the meetings now?"
"Probably not." Canada shook his head. He didn't like the thought of being around so many people. "I don't have a passport or any id."
"I could easily pull strings in the government to get them." Gilbert said giving him a kiss on the cheek. "It vould be awesome if jou came."
"Hmmmm." Canada hummed. "I'd have to think about it."
"If you do, will you take over the actual job?" Alfred asked.
"Definitely not." Matthew said quickly shaking his head. "I don't have any experience or anything with it. Besides, I think I'm in good hands with Gil."
"Speaking of which," France started folding his hands on the table in front of him and staring the albino down. He had only just met his son again, but was already fiercely protective. "What are your intentions towards mon petite Matthieu?"
"I think jou know my intentions Franny." Prussia said with a small smile. He looked nervous.
"You've definitely talked enough about him." Alfred grumbled.
"I just vant to make him happy." Gilbert said and Canada smiled. "I vant to make him smile every chance I get. I never vant to cause him any pain or make him frown. I can't imagine life vithout him anymore."
A smile spread across Francis's face. He'd seen the way they looked at each other. He could tell that they were truly in love. Of course, being a father made him suspicious, but being the country of love he knew not to get in their way. "I trust you Prussia."
"If he does hurt you bro, I got your back!" America said with a smirk. Matthew smiled looking over to Gilbert who was biting his lip.
"You better watch out Gil." Canada said with a laugh. The Prussian knew that Matthew probably wouldn't need the American's help. The blond heard claws clicking on the floor and looked down to see a sleepy polar bear cub. He reached down and scooped the cub up. "Hello Kimda."
"You've got a pet polar bear?!" Alfred yelled reaching across the table to pet him. Kumajirou hid under Matthew's arm with a growl. "Aww come on little guy."
"He takes a vhile to varm up to people." Gilbert said as the cub jumped over to his lap and curled up. He ran his hand through Kumajirou soft thick fur.
"He's the same one as all those years ago?" France asked. Matthew nodded smiling seeing the cub curled up in Prussia's lap. He was happy that the two got along now. "He didn't go with you, did he?"
"No he didn't." Canada sighed. It didn't seem like Kumajirou would be talking tonight, he had already fell asleep. "He showed up about a year or two ago."
"I want a pet polar bear, there so cute!" Alfred said. "It's probably to hot where I live though."
"It's pretty warm for him here already. It's why he sleeps so much." Canada explained. He glanced over to the clock seeing how late it was getting. He didn't really want his family to leave yet. France followed his eyes realizing the time.
"Oh, it's getting late." The Frenchman said sadly. "We should probably get going."
"Oh man ya." Alfred grumbled looking at the clock. The three blonds seemed to share the same sentiment. They stood up from the table, Prussia kept the cub in his arms leading them to the door. "Hopefully we'll see you at the next meeting Mattie." He said smiling brightly pulling his brother in for a hug.
"You're welcome to come and visit anytime." Matthew said as they pulled apart.
"Same bro!" America said France nodded in agreement. He turned to Prussia wiggling his finger at him. "You be good to my brother." He warned. Gilbert smiled innocently.
Francis pulled him in for a hug. "Je t'aime fils. J'ai hâte de mieux vous connaître." He said patting him lightly on the back.
"Je t'aime aussi Papa." The Canadian said with a smile. America and France said their goodbyes and stepped back starting to walk to their car.
"Bye guys." Prussia waved seeing the pair go. He turned to Matthew seeing a smile lingering on his face. "See Birdie, nothing to be nervous about."
"Yeah." The blond sighed as they stepped back inside closing the door. Kumajirou stirred in the Prussians arms and he set him down. The cub toddled off and Gilbird flew from Canada's hair to perch in the cubs. "I love you Gil." Canada said kissing the albino's forehead.
"I love jou too, Matthew. More than anything." Gilbert said leaning into his touch. He wrapped his arms around the Canadians waist and pulled him down for a kiss. Prussia broke into a yawn mid kiss. "Maybe it's time for us to go to bed."
Matthew nodded sweeping the albino off his feet carrying him bridal style to bed. Prussia laughed and kissed his jaw as he was carried. The blond set him down on the bed and laid down next to him. The pair curled up together, Canada's head on Prussia's chest listening to his heart beat to fall asleep. It didn't take long before Gilbert was peacefully snoring away.
The Canadians mind wandered over the events of the night. He was so happy to finally meet his family again and was considering going to the meetings with Prussia. He knew it would be a big step; being around so many people. Matthew knew he had a lot to work on. It was only a matter of time before the feelings of nervousness and worry would go away. He hoped that one day in the future he'd be able to quit being a mercenary and live like the other nations. With Gilbert and his families support, Canada was sure he could.
AN: Done! Might do a sequel in the future with him going to the meetings and other stuffs. Have to see!
Finished writing on June 8th, 2018
Finished editing on June 10th, 2018