A few months later found Romano and me getting ready for a World Meeting. I have improved extremely well. I could now have conversations in American Sign Language and could do almost everything by myself. If I couldn't, then Romano was right there to help me. Romano was surprisingly very patient and helpful. He's pretty awesome.
Well, anyway, the awesome me was just finishing putting on my shoes. I was wearing a nice black wife-beater and a white V-neck sweatshirt along with black skinny jeans and my black army boots. At least, I hope that's the colors. Romano told me what colors they were.
When I went into the living room to meet Romano, I knew that I was wrong. I heard laughing. "Purple does not look good on you, Gil, and neither do coral pink pants." I was a little irritated. I stormed back to my room. Romano followed and handed me the right colors, while still chuckling. I smiled a bit. This Romano was a lot more open than the Romano I had known. I guess it's because he doesn't really let people get close, but I enjoy the pranking and cheerful side of Romano. His happiness is worth the pranks… sometimes.
I was silent all the way to the Meeting Building. Romano kept teasing me and randomly snickering making me blush a little and send him glares. I let out a huff as the car stopped. The meeting was in Rome so it was easier for us to get there. I am so glad we don't have to go onto an airplane. I really hate airports. They're too loud and I have no idea what's going on. I started to panic from the noise and from bumping into unseen people and tripping over invisible luggage. Luckily for me, Romano was there. He calmed me down and grabbed my hand, before leading me away. I held on to Romano the rest of time so I wouldn't get lost. Never again will I go on an airplane by myself.
I grabbed my cane, when the car stopped. I have a guide dog, as well, his name is Führen. He's a German Sheppard mix that Romano bought for me. He's the coolest dog ever. Even better than the three dogs Germany has. He's five years old and we have had him for nine months. He's very hyper and acts like a puppy sometimes, but as soon as the guide collar is put on, he's all business. Sometimes, against Romano and Führen's trainers' warnings, I can't help but spoil him. The only reason I didn't bring him to the meetings is because the building doesn't allow dogs even if they are guide dogs.
Romano was right behind me while walking through the building, except when there was a door, and would pull on my shirt if someone was crossing in front of me. Eventually we made it to the meeting room. I was really nervous, but I put a big smile on my face, like I use to do. We had gotten here early so I wouldn't be overwhelmed by crazy and noisy nations. Romano opened the door.
"Brüder!" Of course, Germany would be the first one here. It was only right, that he saw me first and the fact that he's always the first one here. I felt arms wrap around me. I hugged him back. I won't admit it but I missed my brother a lot. "How are you?" He asked once he let go.
I signed to Romano, "He said he's fine. He wants you to meet Führen, his guide dog. He's the awesomest dog ever. He would've brought him, but the building doesn't allow dogs." I frowned to illustrate my point.
"Hmm, I will look into that for you." I smiled at him, "How are you doing?"
"He can sign in American completely, but we are still working on German. He can go almost everywhere. He can't go grocery shopping yet and prefers to stay away from airports. It's too crazy there." I shivered, "He can use both a cane and a guide dog, but prefers the guide dog." I nodded rapidly, "When he's using the cane, he can't detect everything yet, so he needs someone with him constantly to warn him when someone walks in front of him or things like that. Overall he's doing really well." I grinned.
"I'm glad to hear it. Come and sit." Romano led me forward to my seat, "I put you two across from each other, but would you prefer to be position differently?"
"No, it's fine, potato." I sat down. As soon as I did that the doors slammed opened.
"Prusia!" "Prusse!" France and Spain tackled me out of my chair. Wow, they're excited to see me. I was excited to be with them again, but right now I could care less. I couldn't breathe. France must've put on a few pounds. Dang, they were heavy. I think my face is turning blue. I kept squirming but they were too excited to notice. I hate you, guys.
"Tomato Bastard! Wine Bastard! Get off of him! He can't fucking breathe!" Thank you, Romano. I knew you cared.
"Lo siento, Prusia. We were excited! It's good to see you! How has Roma been treating you?"
I signed to Romano, "He said I'm happy to see you guys too. Sort of. I can't exactly see you and you kind of tried to crush me earlier." The two chuckled, "Romano's been very nice and has helped me a bunch."
"Aww! Roma~! You're such a good person!" I think he jumped on him. I heard something big hit the ground and a few curse words. Yup, Spain definitely jumped on him. Romano yelled at him to get off and the I heard them stand up again and smirked, 'karma's a bitch, huh?'
"Shut up." 'I already am quiet.' "Stupid potato bastard." He mumbled. I grinned even wider, 'Number two!' He growled and I stuck out my tongue.
The door opened again, "Hallo, everyone. The weather is very nice today, is it not?" Of course, it just had to be Austria. Stupid fancy-pants aristocrat.
'Let's get to our seats.' Romano must've nodded, because he picked up my chair and put it up right then led me to it, "Where's your cane?" I shrugged, 'Haven't seen it since they tackled me.' "Have any of you seen Prussia's cane?" I heard some shuffling, before Spain replying that he had found it. He put it beside my chair. 'Thank you.' "He said thank you."
"De nada, Prusia." I smiled in his direction.
"What's wrong with Prussia?" Shit! I forgot the stupid aristocrat was here. Damn that hurts. I had hit my knee against the table and let me tell you, it's not fun. At all.
"You didn't tell anyone, did you, Potato?"
"No, that was one of the topics we are going to be talking about today. This is the first meeting since we found Prussia and I thought it would be easier if Prussia was here for proof." I banged my forehead against the table. Germany, I love you, but you are an idiot. You are basically putting me on display and I don't want a bunch of nations staring at me when I can't even see them.
"Prussia?" I waved my hand at him, "Are you okay?" 'I'll be fine in a minute.' "Okay then. Potato, I'm not sure that's a good idea and I think Prussia agrees with me." I gave him a thumb up. "See. You're putting him on display and it would make him uncomfortable having people stare at him and he can't see it." I looked up at him, 'That's creepy. I was just thinking that.' He chuckled. Someone cleared their throat.
"I'm sorry, Austria for ignoring you. That is one of the topics for today." I heard a chair move, so Austria must've sat down.
The door opened and there were a lot more voices. I was starting to panic. There was too much noise and too much movement to keep track of. I got confused and then scared when someone bumped my chair. There was a hand on my arm. I jumped. "It's okay, Prussia. It's just me." Thank you, Romano. I let out a deep breath. Nothing is going to happen. Germany, France, Spain, and Romano will stop anyone who tries to take advantage of my disabilities. Just calm down, Prussia. "Just focus on my voice. Block out everything else. Just focus on my voice, Prussia. It's okay." Romano murmured in my ear until my heart beat slowed down and my body relaxed. He kept his hand on my shoulder.
"Potato, I will take you up on that offer of trading seats. I'm going to sit next to him to keep him calm." I heard the chair move beside me, "I'm right here, Prussia. I will be here the whole meeting. I promise." 'Thank you. Who's sitting on my right?' "Umm… Spain is, then France. Beside me is Veneziano and across from you is now Germany." I nodded.
"EVERYONE SHUT UP!" Umm… Ow! I held my ears at West's extremely loud shout. Did you have to shout right next to me? "I'm sorry, Prussia." He said to me, "The meeting is starting now. If anyone has topics that need to be addressed in this meeting please say them now or hold your tongue. Italy, have you handed out the schedule yet?" There was a rush of noise so I think that was a no.
Romano sighed. I smiled at him, 'Same old Italy.' He grunted. I got a schedule, but I couldn't read it. I… Couldn't… Read… It… I felt my world shatter when it finally hit me. I can't read anymore. I can't blog or play videogames or do any of my favorite things. I can't even see Gilbird anymore. I can't fight battles or defend myself. I can't use a sword. I can't do anything. I guess reality had finally hit me. I was kept busy, from the time I woke up to the time I went to bed, relearning how to do things. I never thought about this before. Maybe this was why Romano kept me so occupied, but now he can't. Not during the meeting. How did I not notice this before?
A fight between France and England broke my concentration. I took a deep breath. I have to stay strong, at least until the end of the meeting.
The meeting lasted for hours. West had gotten irritated by the first hour so we had to eat lunch in the room and have the meeting at the same time. America kept shouting in his 'Hero's voice' and making my ears hurt. Romano whispered to me what was happening and what was around us. If it wasn't for that I think we both would have fallen asleep hours ago. I can still hear Romano yawning beside me.
Then the topic of me came up.
"The last topic of the day is Prussia…"
"Why do we need to talk about him? He's not a nation anymore. He doesn't even need to be here." Thanks, Austria. I can just feel the love bursting from you.
"We need to talk about him, because something happened to him that is unusual, even by nation standards. We need to talk about him, because as you have noticed, he's still here, although his nation has been dissolved. We need to talk about him, because, set aside a few wars, everyone in this room cares about him, even just a little bit. He helped Hungary fight against Turkey and trained with her when they were younger. He helped train America's armies when no one else believed in him. He has been friends for centuries with France, Spain, Denmark, England, Russia, Hungary, Veneziano, America, Canada, me, and many other nations in this room. He raised Germany, one of the top powers in Europe even though he lost the two World Wars. In case you haven't noticed, Austria, the only person in this room who spoke out against this topic is you, or is your head too stuck up your prissy-egotistical-discriminating arse?" Romano asked, "Now, if you don't mind, we have a little mystery to solve, with or without you. It's your choice." He sat down again. I kept my head down to hide my smile. I felt a hand on my shoulder. I looked over to Romano with a big smirk on my face, 'Thank you. You have no idea how long I've wanted to do that.'
He chuckled, "You're very welcome."
"Now, we found Prussia about three months ago. In all honesty we did not expect to find him, but we did." Germany said, "That's one of the reason we have this topic. No offence to Prussia," I waved a hand at him, "He's supposed to be dead. He has nothing to represent and, like the ancients, he should've moved on, but he didn't, as you can tell. However, Prussia is not the same as he used to be. The loss of his nation has left him blind and mute."
"So that's why he's been so silent and didn't say anything to Austria when he insulted him. I thought it was unnerving." Hungary interrupted. I heard some of the nations agree with her statement.
"That is correct. Prussia, is there anything you would like to add?"
I thought for a moment, 'We need dogs to be allowed in this building, or at least guide dogs.'
"There is nothing we can do about that, Prussia. This is my city and even I couldn't get them to bend the rules and that's not really relevant either."
"What did he say?"
I shook my head. 'Continue with your theory making. I'm going to take a nap. Do you have your music player?'
Romano sighed, "Fine, here." He handed it to me, "He said to continue with your theory making." If anything else happened, well, I wouldn't know. I was too busy listening to music and I have no other senses to help pay attention with, now do I?