Sakura02: No! He was painting a pretty tree! Don't hate on yourself! I'll throw Ludwig at you!

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"Japan, where are you?" America shouted, Arktos clinging tightly to his hand as the two of them looked around for the elusive country.

Arktos looked around himself in complete awe. He'd never been to Japan's home. It was one of the prettiest ones in his opinion. The light breeze was warm and felt good against Arktos's skin. There were cherry blossom trees everywhere, their branches bowing lightly in the breeze. "Japan-ni!" Arktos called out in his tiny little voice.

"In here." A weak voice groaned out from behind a door just off to the side of where America and Arktos were walking.

America barged into the room only to find Japan laying under blankets, his face paler than normal and an odd flush to his cheeks. "What's wrong, Japan?" America shouted loudly, causing Japan to groan and turn his head away from the blinding light that had been let in through the open door.

"I'm afraid I've come down with a bit of a cold. Is there something you needed, America-san?" Japan asked, his voice hoarse. He tried to sit up, but all that resulted in was a rather harsh cough ripping through him. Japan blinked as Arktos was suddenly beside him. "What's wrong, Arktos-chan?"

Arktos frowned up at Japan. He gently pushed against Japan's arm. "Go night-night." He said simply, waiting impatiently for Japan to obey.

"Good idea, Arktos!" America shouted. "You need to rest, Japan, so that you'll feel better!"

"Shhh, Big Bwother." Arktos hissed at America. "Japan-ni sick. Be quiet so he go night-night."

America quickly clamped his mouth shut. He crouched down beside Japan and Arktos. "I'll go see if I can find some medicine and food for you, Japan. Arktos, you stay here and watch Japan."

Before Japan could protest, America had already left the room. He glanced at Arktos and gave the boy a small, tired smile. "You don't have to stay in here, Arktos-chan. Go outside and play. It's a beautiful day."

Arktos shook his head stubbornly, scooting closer to Japan's side. "I stay." He declared and that was the end of that conversation. Arktos did his best to help Japan feel better. He changed the cool cloth on Japan's forehead when Japan asked him to and he even tucked the blankets in tighter around him. "Go night-night, Japan-ni." Arktos insisted, keeping his voice low so as not to aggravate Japan.

Japan gave a weary smile and shook his head. "I can't." He looked up as a servant brought in a tray with hot soup and a steaming tea. "Where is America-san?"

"Oh, he left a while ago." The servant said quietly. She sighed when she saw that Arktos was still there. "I'll send someone to find him and remind him he left Arktos-chan here." She put the tray beside Japan and bowed before shuffling out.

Arktos rolled his eyes. That was so typical of his big brother to forget him. "Eat." He ordered Japan.

Again, Japan shook his head as he slowly sat up. "I'm not very hungry, Arktos-chan. I'll eat it later."

"No. Now." Arktos argued. He took a spoonful of soup, holding it tightly in his clumsy hands. He held it up to Japan. "Ahhh." He ordered, opening his mouth wide to show Japan what he wanted him to do.

Japan sighed. "Arktos, this really isn't…" His voice was cut off as Arktos shoved the spoon into his mouth. He swallowed the hot liquid and sighed. The soup felt quite good on his sore throat. "I suppose I could eat a little…"

Arktos sat beside Japan, making sure he ate all of his soup. America was always telling him he had to finish all the food on his plate so as not to be wasteful. If he couldn't be wasteful, he was going to make sure no one else was. "One more bite." He encouraged Japan.

Japan sighed and swallowed the last spoonful of soup. He blinked tiredly as Arktos was holding up the cup of tea to him. He smiled weakly at Arktos as he took the cup away. Japan patted Arktos on the head before drinking his tea. "You're such a good boy, Arktos-chan."

"I know." Arktos said with a wide grin. "No, go night-night." He commanded Japan.

Japan didn't have the strength to argue. He laid back down and allowed Arktos to tuck him back in. He smiled again as Arktos let out a big yawn. "You need to take a nap too."

Arktos nodded, curling up beside Japan. He wasn't worried about catching Japan's cold. After all, he lived in one of the coldest climates in the whole world. It would be embarrassing if he did catch a cold. "Night-night, Japan-ni."

"Good night, Arktos-chan."

I'm sorry that the chapters are short right now, everyone. They'll start getting longer after a couple more chapters, I promise!