If We Won and You Lost
They all turn to see Miria looking at them confused.
"Miria-san, we thought you abandoned us" Japan states
"Haha, I didn't abandon you, I was recharging" Miria says laughing
"Recharging?" they ask confused
"Well, I'm guessing the next place you want to go is Russia am I right?"
They are silent as they think.
"Well of course that's where we're going we have to save the other me" America says then gives his hero laugh
"Right, then let's go" Miria says walking away
They immediately follow. Like when they were traveling to Spain after a few minutes they found themselves at the Russian border.
"Why aren't we going in?" America asks
"Russia closed its borders after the war ended, no one can enter or leave the country but it still thrives on its own" Miria informs them
"So how are ve going to get in?" Germany asks
"Miria, can't you like teleport or something I mean you just got us from Spain to Russia in only a few minutes?" America asks
"I can" Miria says and America smiles "However my power is based on water so I am basically powerless in the snow" she continues not turning around making it obvious that she is embarrassed by admitting to being weak
After a few minutes of Silence England breaks it.
"So, how are we going to do this?" he asks
"Miria-san can you at reast get us past the border then we can walk from there?" Japan asks
Miria thinks this over.
"Maybe but it will take a lot of power and we won't get very far afterwards" she says
"Alright let's do this" America says leaping out of the car
The others follow Miria being the last. As she walks toward them a blue orb appears in her hands.
"Zat's ze orb zat we saw in ze shop" France say noticing the orb
Miria grins.
"Yup, this is the same one now be quiet so I can concentrate"
Miria closes her eyes and holds the orb close to her. It's quiet as they watch her. The wind picks up and it feels like something is swirling around them. They feel themselves being lifted in the air. There is a flash of blue and they find themselves falling. Half of them scream the other half brace for impact. Miria points the orb toward the ground and they stop a few feet from it then land with a dull thud. There are various groans of pain and discomfort. They slowly sit up and look around.
"At least we landed on snow and not the hard ground" England states
The others agree. There is a gust of wind and they all shiver except Russia, Canada England and Miria.
"How come you guys aren't cold?" America asks rubbing his arms
"This is my home so I am used to the cold" Russia says smiling
"I have similar temperatures in my own country so I'm used to it too" Canada says
"Vhat about jou two?" Germany asks England and Miria
"Magic" they say at the same time
It is silent until Miria stands up.
"Come on we should start moving"
Miria says walking forward, not bothering to check if they are following.
"Yeah let's go" England says
"But it will get colder the further north we go" Italy whines
Germany looks at him slightly surprised that he knows that. Then again he is a Mediterranean nation so he is not used to the cold. Germany stands up, pulling Italy up with him.
"Let's get zis over vith" he says following Miria
The others follow suit. Just as Italy said it gets colder and colder, it even gets through England and Miria's barriers. Eventually a huge mansion comes into view
"Is this it?" England asks
"Da, it is, it's a little different but it's still my house" Russia says
America sneaks up to the window and peers inside. The others follow suit. Inside they see the living room and someone is bent over cleaning the table. They are wearing a maid outfit with no shoes. They straighten and turn to the roaring fireplace and start cleaning the mantel. America chokes and England slaps his back to help him get a hold of himself. In the living room is the other America. He has a couple scratches on his face, a fading bruise on his cheek and no glasses.
"W-What happened to me?" America asks, once he gets a hold of himself
"As I said, daily beatings and the outfit is demeaning to the once proud nation of the United States of America" Miria says
"What about his glasses?" Canada asks
"Russia broke them on his third day when he accidentally knocked over a vase"
America grips the windowsill and turns to Miria who is standing beside the window with her back on the house.
"We have to do something" he says
"Sure but you might want to hide first since Russia is coming" Miria says in a monotone
Their eyes widen and sure enough the door to the living room slams open and the other Russia walks in. before they duck for cover they manage to catch a glimpse of him. His hair and skin are lighter, paler and his eyes are darker. The other America jumps and turns to him.
"M-Mr. R-Russia" he stutters
"You didn't finish the laundry" Russia says in a low voice
"T-There's t-to much f-for me t-to do t-today" America stutters
Heavy boots stomp on the floor as Russia walks over to him. America shrinks down as Russia looms over him.
"You've been here for how long and a couple pieces of clothing is still too much?" Russia asks, his voice still low
America looks down, not answering. Russia sighs, pinching the bridge of his nose.
"Almost a century and your still as dumb as a rock"
Other America slouches more and America digs his fingers into the ground. There is a loud thud as other Russia punches other America, who falls to the ground. America grits his teeth and starts crawling toward the front door.
"America, what are you doing?" England hisses in a low voice
"I'm not sitting back and letting this happen" America whispers not stopping
England goes to follow but stops when Miria appears in front of him.
"It's best if you are not seen" she says
"I need to stop him before he does something stupid" England hisses, trying to get past her
"You are not the one who has to help him" she says, her eyes on Russia
England stops and turns to Russia, who has a confused look on his face.
"Only Russia can stop Russia"