"MERRY CHRISTMAS LUDWIG!" Prussia screamed as he slammed open the door. He had done his waiting and now was his moment to shine. He picked Ludwig up, who was just as excited for Christmas. "We are going to have so much fun today! We are going to the Christmas market in an hour so get ready!"
Prussia left his brother to get ready. Meanwhile he was going over his schedule. It was going to be Ludwig's first time in a true Christmas market. He wanted it to be perfect because when Ludwig was still under Germania's care, they celebrated it by themselves in the woods. Nothing wrong with that, but this would be a perfect opportunity for him to socialize with other people (besides Erika).
After Ludwig got dressed and ate breakfast, they headed out. Prussia loved the look on his little brother's face, a look of joy and wonder. Ludwig has been excited the moment the townspeople began to set up their stalls and decorate their homes. The other brothers will have visited them by evening for Christmas dinner. This also meant that Austria, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein would come.
When they reached the Christmas market, Ludwig's eyes were shining. Joy began to fill Prussia with so much joy, as it meant that Ludwig would most likely share his passion for everything Christmas. This could be the first time Ludwig actually enjoyed going in a place with lots of people; Germania's upbringing did turn him into a somewhat loner. Prussia's dream was for Ludwig to play with children who were physically his age. However if he would prefer if Ludwig became friends with other young nations, as it would be terrible to see the sparkle in his brother's eyes to dim because his human friends would grow up much faster than he would. Moving on would most likely be one of the hardest thing he would have to teach Ludwig.
"Brother," said Ludwig. "Can we go to the wood carver's stall?"
"Sure! You know Ludwig; all of the woodcarvings made by Paul Herrmann are very special because he always tries to specialize them for people! In addition, his wife Louise makes the best Frankfurter Kranz in my opinion." Prussia told Ludwig as they approached Paul and Louise.
Paul and Louise Herrmann were one of the nicest people in town in Prussia's opinion. Unlike the other woodcarver who scares children with his temper, Paul invites them in to watch him work and he knows Paul is looking for a talented apprentice besides his own son. Louise is not a local, she moved here shortly after marrying Paul. The children (including Ludwig) loved hearing her talk because of her Swiss accent. She really made a difference in the bakery because she brought over recipes from Switzerland to here.
"Well hello there!" Paul greeted Prussia and Ludwig. "How may I be of service today, Mr. Prussia?" Paul smiled and leaned over the counter to get a better look at Ludwig. "Louise! Look who came to see us!"
Louise walked over to her husband and smiled at Ludwig. "Good day Ludwig!" Louise always told Prussia how Ludwig reminded her of brother back in Switzerland. "Aren't you dressed nicely today? What brings such a handsome boy to our humble little booth?" She petted Ludwig's hair. Prussia really admired Louise. She left her parents and brother in Switzerland just to marry Paul. Moreover, Ludwig acts as a constant reminder of her brother Georg back home. However, that never stopped her from being cheerful in a little German town that was foreign to her.
"We would like one nutcracker please." Prussia pointed at the row of handmade nutcrackers.
"A nutcracker?" Ludwig gave him a puzzled look. "Aren't nutcrackers expensive?"
"Ludwig, you always stare at Austria's nutcracker as if you want to steal it and keep it for yourself. In addition, it is your first Christmas with me so my present to you will be a nutcracker." Prussia turned back to face Paul and Louise. "Could you please show us several nutcrackers for him to choose?"
Paul and Louise were overjoyed and brought out several large nutcrackers and placed them in front of Ludwig. Ludwig looked at the group of nutcrackers and looked at them thoughtfully. Prussia was paying Paul in the meantime.
"Excuse me," Ludwig spoke softly. "I would like this one, please. " He said as he picked up the nutcracker with a blue coat. Ludwig hugged the blue-coated nutcracker as Prussia paid for it. Louise and Paul waved goodbye to Ludwig as they walked to other stalls. Ludwig, as Louise commented, had Ludwig enamored.
A/N: Part 2 will come later. Either today or tomorrow.