Months after the event before the world meeting, Ivan grew closer with the other nations than he ever dreamt he would. The day where he could call someone and go outside and hangout with another person actually came. Even after months Ivan found it unbelievable. He doubted he'd ever get over the fact that all of this is true now.

Well, that was how he was over the next months. However, even in this story, there are different sides.

Right after the whole incident, Eduard was taken into custody. He was brought back to Estonia and to his country's capital. There he was spoken to directly from his boss and, well, expectedly, was punished for his actions. His punishment for his whole vile plan was to be imprisoned within his country's borders for a year. A year was nothing for nations so his boss thought that was a reasonable punishment.

"I was doing the right thing!" The Estonian protested once he heard the decision on his punishment. The answer he received in return was a mere shake of the head. Nations were always overpowered by their boss. That was a given. So, he had to agree reluctantly and obey his new orders: stay within the borders of Estonia.

The first month, Eduard was still fuelled with hatred and revenge. An attempt to escape his country was even made which earned him another six months. However, that didn't heed his wish for the revenge he so longed for. Making Ivan pay for all he did was the only clear objective in his mind. That didn't cease from his mind nor was he going to forget about it on his own. However, external forces did have a different effect than internal ones.

"Eh, Mr. Eduard? I have a letter for you." A male official, who his boss assigned to him to make sure he didn't sneak out again, came up to the short haired nation with a tatted envelope.

"From who?" Eduard asked a bit shortly. He expected it to be one of the other nations present at the meeting to tease and scold him for what he tried to do. It wouldn't be the first. Arthur had sent him a very packed and worded letter on he should think back at his actions.

"It came with no name." The man replied, putting the envelope down on a nearby table. With that, he left. Conversation wasn't a common thing with Eduard and his current mindset.

Sighing a bit irritated, he walked over to the table and picked up the envelope. It's corners were already yellowing as if it was a letter sent from the past. The writing on it was a bit sloppy and childish. A bit curious, Eduard tore it open. His eyes widened as they fell across the contents inside. It was a letter from...

Dear friend Estonia,

I know you're not expecting to receive anything from me. If you were, you were probably expecting something bad. But, this letter is nothing bad. It is pure good.

I am writing this on behalf of what happened the last time we came in contact with each other. You wanted to hurt me just like how I did to you in the past. I know, I understand your desire for to hurt those who've done you wrong. Believe me, I know. However, there's something I learnt recently that I think you may have forgotten or, like me, haven't learnt at all.

Hurting those who hurt you will solve nothing. It will give you temporary pleasure but it won't last long. Hurting is never the answer. Focusing on the past and making present actions based on past events will get you no where. Letting go of all of that will though. Stop living in the past. Move on and fave the present. Learn to love.

It is a very nice thing. Love makes your chest feel warm and draws people to you. It guarantees you happiness if it is used correctly. When you were there at the meeting, I can tell you didn't have love. Maybe, love is what you need right now, friend Estonia. It certainly changed who I am. You know me, so, if love can change me this much into who I am now, it can certainly do wonders with you!

I don't know if I managed to say it properly back there, but I meant what I said at the meeting. I am very sorry for how I treated you. It was not right for me to do so. If I could take it all back, I would. If only I had learnt what love is before than this whole fiasco wouldn't of happened. My actions were not true and nor would they ever be.

But, Friend Estonia, you went to hurt me because you know what I did was wrong. You wanted to show me how much my actions hurt you. And, you did show me. However, I don't think you realise what happened. The full extent of what happened.

You became me. You tried to prove me wrong only by turning into me. Turning into the monster I was. You're just as a monster as I was back then. Your plan only backfired.

However, I do not hate you for who you are and what you did. I don't have any room in my heart to hate, only love. That is what Francis taught me. So, I forgive you for what you did to me. I forgive you for what you said. You are still considered my friend and whether you think of me the same way is solely up to you.

Your punishment is still active as you read this, but know that once you've been freed, I invite you over for a drink. Hopefully you'll be let out during the summer when it's at least a little bit warm!

I hope you are doing well, friend.

Sincerely,
Ivan B.

P.S. This letter was edited and revised by Arthur Kirkland because of poor English and grammar.

Eduard blinked. Slowly, he folded up the letter and slipped it back into the envelope without another word.

The End.

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Author's Note:

There is a reason I cut it off right there. I want the reader's reaction (yes, you) to be Eduard's reaction. So, however you reacted or wish him to react is how he reacts. It's up to the reader in the end! How fun is that? Haha.

Anyways, this officially marks the end of the fic and I'm sad it had to end. Ah, but just know that I have more in the making. Mostly centred around the FACE family : )
If you haven't yet, please check out my other ongoing Hetalia fanfic, "This Is Where We Fall".

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