(Warning the chapter you are about to read is very dry)
X Two Weeks Earlier X
One time in my life
I lost myself
And you were there by my side
I needed you there
..
Inside, it's getting colder
But I won't go
Until I say goodbye...
X
"W-what if we get caught?" Matthew whispered, sneaking another kiss onto Ivan's cheek.
The two were standing behind the world conference building in America, Ivan just stood there smiling.
"No worries, they won't notice that we are here. Now stop worrying because it will be alright." Ivan spoke happily, leaning down and kissing Matthew on the lips.
Matthew nodded, wrapping his arms around Ivan as he deepened the kiss, both were smiling. Everything was perfect now because Ivan has officially asked Matthew to be his boyfriend. They even went on a few dates before, nothing can ruin this beautiful thing, Matthew was happy for once in his long life. Ivan pulled back, his breathing picked up fast as the kissed dragged on a little too long. Matthew smiled and leaned against the wall, eyes travelling up towards the clear blue sky.
"Ha! Gotcha! I KNEW there was something going on between you two!" Gilbert spoke, holding a video camera in his hands, with an evil smirk on his face.
"The awesome me is awesome for catching you guys in a face battle! I can't wait to show all those fools in the meeting!"
Matthew frowned and grabbed Ivan's hand, scared of what his family would say for going out with the "Evil, horrible Russian man." Matthew never really knew why people were afraid of Ivan, he was a great guy. Well, he would seem scary when he makes some off comments, but it was fine. He made up for it by just being a great support when ever Matthew needed him. Ivan stepped forward, glaring at the little Prussian man.
"Why are you here Gilbert? This meeting is for COUNTRIES, you know?" Ivan growled, reaching for the video camera, the evil aura expanding.
Gilbert frowned, shock and hurt flashed in his eyes but he turned around and left. Ivan was ready to follow the little albino man but Matthew grabbed his arm, worried about the Russian mans anger. The two countries just stared at each other, before nodding and heading back to the meeting. It was better to just face the music now, beside no one would attack either of them.
Matthew was protected by the peace treaties and Ivan was just too intimidating to even consider being attacked.
Looking around, no one but Gilbert seemed to haved noticed that the two largest countries that just walked in. Nobody noticed that said countries were holding hands.
Nobody noticed that a small light danced around and through Matthews chest then returning to Tony.
Everyone settled down into their respective seats, Matthew was sandwiched between Alfred and Arthur. Francis kept giving Matthew worried yet proud looks every other moment. Ivan would always stare at Matthew when it was the Russians turn to speak.
The meeting ended two, uneventful, hours later as everyone slowly drifted out of the room. Matthew stayed behind claiming that he needed to finish writing something down. Alfred kept insisting that the Canadian needed to lighten up now but Arthur dragged the American away. Someone was approaching the meeting room quickly, their footfalls were very light.
Matthew shuddered as the atmosphere grew colder, keys mutely jingled as his legs trembled at the unexpected cold. His mind went instantly back to the moment Ivan visited unexpectedly and waited for an hour outside Matthews house. Matthew felt bad as he arrived and saw the Russian, so like any good boyfriend, Matthew gave Ivan a key.
"J-just don't show up without an advanced warning, o-okay?" Matthew blushed as he dropped the key into the Russians broad palm.
"No worries, I will make Lithuania call a few days earlier." Ivan spoke, thick Russian accent that always made Matthew melt.
More chills ran down Matthews spine as he turned around to leave but he stopped dead in his tracks as he came face to face with Tony. The little alien friend that Alfred was so fond of, held something in his hand.
Matthew shuddered, scooting back a little more and tried to stutter a friendly greeting, but nothing came out.
"Forget it all ever happened..." Was all Matthew heard before he blacked out, falling to the cool linoleum floor.
X
X Present Day..
Francis watched in horror as the light grew brighter, watching in pain as his former colony writhed uncontrollably. Standing by Arthur, Francis grabbed the English mans hand, clutching it tightly.
Arthur searched his mind for something that could help his former colony, but the light was unusual. Arthur knew that is his mum was still alive, she could have had Matthew as good as new.
Alfred frowned and approached Matthew, laying a hand over the glowing part of the Canadians chest.
Something was burning his hand but he refused to lift it, on the plus side the glowing was dimming down.
"What is happening to him?" Francis spoke quietly, walking forward and frowning.
"It is simple spell, little Matthew was sick. Little alien helped me heal Matthew before." Ivan walked into the room still holding the flowers, which had lost a few petals each.
Ivan approached Matthew, leaning down and kissed the Canadians pale and warm cheek. Laying the flowers on Matthews chest while stepping back, the light vanished as Matthew slowly opened his eyes. They lost their beautiful violet colour, now they held just a pale grey. This was not a good sign at all..
Ivan mumbled a little chant while he pushed everyone out of the room, closing the door and locked the others out.
"They are gone now, Matthew, you awake?" Ivan whispered as he approached the messy of blankets as Matthew hid under them.
"Y-you s-said THE WRONG SPELL!" Matthew jumped out from under the blankets, the size of a colony now.
The two countries stared at each other, the older one was confused but the now smaller one was angry. Not used to hearing the Canadian talk so loudly, much less yell, Ivan backed up.
Alfred pushed his way through the door getting ready to beat the Russian to a pulp. Stopping dead in his tracks, the American looked over to see his little brother the size of a colony again.
"WHAT THE HELL DID YOU DO TO MY BROTHER YOU JERK!?" Alfred turned and yelled at the Russian, balling his hands into fists.
Arthur slipped into the room and picked Matthew up, mumbling a few words before nodding. Francis walked over to Matthew and smiled, the usual bright aura was back around the French man.
Matthew smiled, feeling better than earlier, his anger vanished quickly.
"Alfred, don't worry it looks like the spell will be temporary. If I could have a few minutes to look at some books I can return Matthew to normal sooner though." Arthur hugged the little Canadian closer, smiling a genuine smile for the first time in ages.
Alfred growled and went to lean against the wall, Ivan stepped forward and smiles. Francis cringed and stepped between the Russian and Canadian. Matthew scowled as he jumped from Arthur's arms then walked over to Ivan, muttering something too quickly for the others. Ivan stared down at Matthew and nodded, the others tensed up, worrying about what might happen.
"This is my fault so I will be the one to fix it, you can go now." Ivan picked Matthew up and walked out of the room, down the stairs.
Their minds not fully comprehending the words that the Russian had spoke, no one ran after said Russian as he carried Matthew away. No one was aware that Ivan had driven off with Matthew in tow.. The three just waited, their legs seemed to be glued to the floor.
X
Ivan smirked as he returned Matthew back to the right size, the plan worked well. Just a minor set back on Matthews memory, but it's best to forget about it.
"They will come unstuck soon, right? I don't want them to get hurt or anything, they are still family." Matthew glanced over at Ivan, before fixing the seat belt.
Ivan stayed quiet even though the road was practically dead today, he didn't feel like going over details just yet. There was something missing from this picture, no matter the angle, something threw Ivan off course.
Matthew looked out the window, the scenery was nothing but a beautiful green blur. The duo had one destination in mind, a place on the west side of Canada. Ivan always protested about the weather, but Matthew thought it was perfect for the occasion. Also, Alfred and Arthur would not be able to find them because they never visited outside of Ottawa. Perfect area, if Francis didn't know, then it would have been better. But the French man wasn't always the one you can shake off your trail easily.
"The airport is just around the bend, are you sure it's going to be okay like this?" Ivan spoke quietly, turning the corner and parking the car.
Matthew nodded, got out and stretched, his bones cracking in place again felt heavenly. Ivan walked to the back and pulled out a backpack, slinging it over his shoulder as the car locked. The duo walked towards the airport terminal, an uneasy chill fell over them. Someone or something was following them, the eyes of the stalker bore into the backs of the escaping pair.
X
2 hours later
X
"That bloody menace! I can't believe he had the gall to glue us to the floor like that!" Arthur growled as he was able to move again, sitting on a nearby chair to rest his sore legs.
Francis stayed quiet, the pieces finally fell together, it wasn't that Matthew wanted to stick them to the floor. Matthew just wanted to run away with Ivan, alone for the time being.
Ivan and Matthew were in love, Francis can finally see and accept it.
"Arthur, may I speak to you for a moment? Alone?" Francis took a deep breath, giving Alfred a pointed look that told him to leave.
Arthur stared at Francis like he was crazy, but then again this was the man that dressed as a girl for a while. Arthur nodded and shoo'd Alfred out, closing the door as Francis went over and sat by the window.
"It's about Matthieu, I thought about it since the meeting two weeks ago. Matthieu and Ivan always walked off together, Ivan always would watch Matthieu in meetings. This one time I even saw them kissing! Kissing! Arthur we have to tell them that what they are doing is fine! I don't want Matthieu to think that his papa won't accept his choices! We need to go look for them!" Francis stared at Arthur, worry painting their faces as Arthur contemplated the words being said.
Well it did make sense, but something felt wrong with letting Matthew just dive into a relationship. Arthur still thought of Alfred and Matthew as two little kids causing mischief and being adorable. Arthur felt like a horrible father for not noticing these things earlier, yes, now it made sense. The two countries sat in silence as they wondered where Ivan and Matthew ran off to.
"Well I can't really say I agree to this hidden relationship, but it's not my position to say anything against it. But if that man hurts Matthew in any way, I won't be a gentleman. He is still my son, so I will protect him or save him if its needed." Arthur stood up and walked towards the door, yawning.
Francis smiles and followed, the duo walked downstairs to find Alfred making the final preparations on a giant sandwich. Arthur went pale at the size of the sandwich, no one could possibly finish that kind of monster!
"Don't you have any cooking skills boy!? How in gods name are you going to eat that monstrosity!?" Arthur scowled as Alfred picked the leaning tower of sandwich in his hands.
'That's rich coming from you Arthur.' Francis and Alfred thought, as they stared at the English man.
"Well, do whatever the hell you please, I for one am going to look for Matthew and Ivan." Arthur grabbed his coat and slipped his shoes on.
"You are not going alone, he is my son too!" Francis put his shoes on, not bothering with a coat this go around.
"Alfred, you can watch the house invade your brother comes back. If he does, call us." Arthur walked out, calling over his shoulder to his not so little American.
X
Ivan held tightly onto Matthews hand as they weaved their way through the terminal, finally closer to their destination. Just a few more hours then they will be relaxing in a lakefront house in a quiet little village. Alone, at last.
The duo met up with a driver of a ranted limo, Ivan's choice, if it were up to Matthew they would have had a simple little rental car. But they Russian kept saying 'Nothing but the best for my little sunflower.'
Matthew blushed as the settled into the limo, head resting on Ivan's shoulder, heart settled to a calm beat.
Thump. Thump. Thump.
Ivan's and Matthews heart beat in sync as the limo pulled away from the terminal.
"I love you Matthew, my dear little sunflower."
x
(underlined lyrics: Ivan Italicised: Matthew Italics: Both)
From an extremely tainted past,
a past of countless sins through injuring others...
From a lonesome past,
a past of being left alone in a vast world...
Then the two of us meet, ah light,
and we melt and fuse by means of our blazing gazes.
All of your sins will be forgiven,
so let's start flying towards the end boundary of all.
You're in my heart. The rhapsody of the two of us
is like a setting sun floating in a tender evening,
X
Tony followed quietly behind the couple, a bigger alien stalked after Tony. Matthew was in intense pain, but never let it show, Ivan was happily chatting about more travel plans. Ivan never noticed the blood. Matthew wanted to ask for help but the words were stuck in his throat. The aliens were closing in.
X
Catch me as I fall
Say you're here and it's all over now
Speaking to the atmosphere
No one's here and I fall into myself
This truth drives me
Into madness
I know I can stop the pain
If I will it all away
X
Closer and closer the aliens approached.
Drip. drip. Drip.
Matthew closed his eyes as fear and fatigue held him in a vice like grip.
Ivan was still oblivious to the pain. Matthews anger levels rose higher.