Chapter 7: The Meeting

It was all decided that the Allies and Axis would invite the girls to a meeting so that they could discuss their plans for them. America reluctantly sent in a message to them which asked if they would be able to make it; they had answered yes. The meeting was to be held at an office near to the hospital since the countries were aware that the girls would most likely not be able to travel to a different country much less a different state in their condition. Though they thought it would be easy to cope with the thought of becoming their hosts at first, all the countries ended up having their own mental breakdowns which pretty much just meant getting incredibly drunk and sitting in a dark corner by themselves.

It wasn't any easier for the girls to cope with the thought of having to go to a meeting with their male counterparts. Since none of them had any money they would have to walk to the meeting hall and not all of them were exactly happy with the thought of having to do that. Nobody was comfortable with anything that was going on but there was no turning back now; they just had to wait for the meeting to come for the rest of the week.

The day of the meeting had finally come, but even though the male countries were somewhat on time (including China), the girls were nowhere to be seen. The tension levels began rising as the ticks of the clock that hung over the door echoed throughout the room, sucking the patience right out of everyone. Then a thought hit America.

"Do you think it was a bad that I didn't send for a cab?" This struck a nerve in the silence as everyone became aware of the issues that the girls were probably having because America didn't send someone to take them out of the hospital.

"Why the bloody hell would you make them walk here! Are you really that big of an idiot?!"

"I'm such a bad host! Dishonor to my ancestors!" Japan huddled in a corner and rocked back and forth while the others were thinking of every bad thing that could have happened to them.

"Aiya! What if they weren't allowed out of the hospital aru~?! What do we do then?"

"A better question is why we would allow women in such conditions to leave the hospital without any money? I don't even think that they have any decent clothes to wear!" England rubbed his temples as he tried fighting through his hangover and his temper.

Everyone was in a panic when all of a sudden they were silenced by a knock at the door.

Everyone turned to the door, waiting for it to open on its own. There was another knock only this time it was a little harder, then the handle wobbled a bit but the door didn't open. It took the guys a moment to realize that the door was locked and then another moment to feel stupid for not realizing it sooner. Germany walked up to the door and opened it for the girls, though he was surprised to see not only them but a police officer with as well. The guys almost broke down on themselves (even though they had diplomatic immunity), when they saw the officer with the girls. It was only when Françoise turned to the Police man and thanked him and his friends for the ride that they sighed in relief. He tipped his hat in return and left them there to begin their meeting.

Monika, who wasn't using a crutch anymore, extended her arm toward Germany. He stared at it for a moment then shook it, welcoming them to the meeting and apologizing for making them walk.

"Oh it's fine!" Feliciana smiled. "The kind Police men here gave us a ride when they saw us walking out of the Laundromat." France noticed that they were all in their old clothing from when they first found them.

"May I ask how you were able to pay to wash your clothes?" France was slightly disturbed by the fact that he could see faded blood on their clothes.

Alice sent him a look of disapproval and answered his question coldly. "We collected the money from strangers, though we wouldn't have had to stoop so low if we were given any help at all by our hosts." A wave of guilt hit the entire room when she said this.

"Alice, there is no need to be so upset about that. It's not like they're exactly dealing with a normal situation here." François made a valid point.

"Well then, shall we start zis meeting?" Monika was rather antsy to come up with a plan.

"Very well then," Germany answered. He got out of the way and allowed them into the room. They all sat back down and began their meeting.

"We've invited you hear to offer you a proposition." France began.

Alice looked at him in suspicion (though that was a normal thing for her to do). "We're listening."

England continued off of where France ended. "Well…" He quickly regretted trying to take the lead as he realized how awkward asking the question was.

China came to his rescue. "We were wondering if you had anywhere to stay aru~?" He asked awkwardly.

The girls were taken aback by his abruptness. Monika, speechless for moments, turned and stared him directly into his eyes. "Nein, we have no place to stay presently. Why?"

"Werr we discussed it to the furrest extent possibre" Japan lied (the issue was discussed for five minutes in front of the hospital -_-). And we decided that it wourd be easier to dear with the issue if you arr stayed with your doubre."

"Are you crazy?!" Alice shouted. "I don't want to stay with a strange man even if he is my double!"

France thought to himself "She definitely is like England."

Amelia nodded her head in protest. "I don't wanna! Fatso over there smells like old mustard and motor oil and I don't want to be near that smell 24/7!"

"HEY! You don't smell all that great either, and I don't want you staying at my place either but it's not like you have anywhere else to go!" America's normally happy attitude was quickly crushed into frustration.

"Please you two, try and be reasonable." François winked at England who didn't take notice. "I wouldn't mind enjoying zee hospitality of these fine gentlemen."

Chun sat silently, deciding on whether or not to introduce her to everyone since she hadn't when they first came in, but Anya seemed to have read her mind because she stood up and began talking.

"Da, before we go any further I would like to introduce myself since you all left before I could. My name is Anya and that over there is Chun.

China looked at Chun like he had just found a lost kitty at his door step. She was a small woman with two buns in her hair and a cute face; China's heart melted. "Ayia! You're so tiny! I've always wanted a sister as little as you aru~." In the moment he totally forgot about Taiwan and Vietnam.

"Hey I'm not that small and who said anything about being your sister aru~?" She pouted which only made China smile widen even more.

"Aww Chun, is the Chinese man not treating kindly? –Kolkolkolkolkolkolkol." Anya looked at Yao threateningly as though warning him to stay away.

Yao flinched in fear at her and then at Russia who got up behind him. "Da, what are you looking at? –Kolkolkolkolkolkolkolkolkol." The two Russians stared at each other as the two Chinese people cowered under them.

"I think we shourd have a moment to discuss this on our own." Sakura politely said to the men. They left the room, though they weren't happy to do so.

That was when women's meeting began.

- I hope you guys enjoyed this chapter. :) I would love to hear your guy's opinions on it.