This story is called "Shyness and Overprotective Siblings" requested by DemonYodaVoice. The request was for Russia x Liechtenstein. I actually kinda sorta maybe possibly ship this just the tiniest bit, so I was looking forward to this one. :3 But hey, I look forward to writing all of my requests, so... Yeah. Enjoy!
Liechtenstein stared at her hands, listening to the "discussions" taking place at the world meeting. What was really going on was that everyone was arguing, again. Even Liechtenstein's brother, Switzerland, who usually kept a cool head and tried to mediate between the fights, got into one himself, bickering with Austria about who knows what.
Liechtenstein looked up at her brother, then at a clock hanging up on the wall. It was almost time for the meeting to be over, but it looked like the countries weren't going to quit anytime soon. She looked around at all the nations. France, England, and America were all threatening each other. Prussia was trying to flirt with Italy, and Germany, Hungary, and Romano all seemed ready to kill the albino nation-that's-not-a-nation. China was trying to talk to Japan, who was ignoring him and the rest of the chaos. Sealand and Canada were standing off to the side, but Sealand looked as if he was about to join in. And Lithuania, Estonia, and Latvia were all trembling, waiting for the reaction from the one other nation that was not participating in this foolishness. That nation was Russia.
Liechtenstein's gaze landed on Russia. She was always the slightest bit curious about the tall, violet-eyed, silver-haired man. Surely he wasn't as bad as all the rumors? She had heard about horrible things he had done while he was at war, but those wars have passed. Perhaps the Russia from then had passed on as well?
The next thing Liechtenstein knew, Spain had managed to calm everyone down and bring the meeting to a close. The countries all started to pack up so they could return to their home countries. Liechtenstein, remembering how rude it was to stare, stopped looking at Russia and stood, waiting for her brother to be ready to go. Still, she couldn't help stealing glances at this nation who had captured her attention.
"Ohohon~ You should really go talk to him, belle." Liechtenstein squeaked and turned around to see the nation who had spoke to her was none other than France.
Liechtenstein blushed, "Oh, I'm sorry, France. You startled me."
France gave her a flamboyant bow, "I apologize," he straightened up, "I only meant to say that you've been staring at Russia long enough, you should try to talk to him."
Liechtenstein turned away from France so he couldn't see the embarrassment in her eyes, "You must be mistaken."
Russia was just starting to leave, and France smirked, "I am the country of love, I am never wrong when it comes to these things. You had better hurry before he leaves," he pushed Liechtenstein forward, and she fell into Russia with an "Oof!"
Russia looked down curiously at the now shaking little girl, "Da? Can I help you?"
Liechtenstein bowed quickly, "I'm so sorry Russia! I didn't mean to run into you, I should've watched where I was going..." Russia looked over her at France, who was chuckling as he left. Russia narrowed his eyes, now knowing the blonde man was responsible. Not wanting to intimidate the small girl further, he let it slide just this once and smiled.
"It's perfectly okay," Russia extended a hand, "I am Russia, but you can call me Ivan if you want to. You are Liechtenstein, da?"
Liechtenstein nodded and shook his hand, "You can call me Lili, though."
"Lili, come on, it's time to go," Switzerland took Liechtenstein's hand and glared at Russia.
Russia stopped Liechtenstein and took a sunflower from his coat, giving it to her, "It was nice meeting you."
Liechtenstein waved goodbye to Russia as Switzerland led her away. Before they left, though, Liechtenstein took out her pen and notepad, seeming to go over her notes, but really writing something down on a new page. That something was her phone number. She ripped out the piece of paper, and, when Switzerland wasn't looking, dropped it on the ground. She hoped she would be hearing the phone ringing soon.
Russia picked up the paper, looked at it, and grinned at Liechtenstein, who disappeared through the door leading out of the room. Russia didn't know Lili's motive for giving him this, but he knew one thing for sure. He was definitely making a phone call tonight.
Later that night, Liechtenstein sat on her bed and opened her laptop, smiling as a notice came up. Her best friend Hungary wanted to video chat. She adjusted her webcam and clicked the button that allowed her to open the chat and smiled even wider as Hungary's face appeared on the screen.
"Hey, Liechten!" Hungary greeted, "Crazy world meeting today, huh?"
"Hello, Hun. And yes, it was. You even got into the drama today," Liechtenstein pointed out.
Hungary rolled her eyes, "I know, but it was for good reason. I didn't want Prussia ruining Italy's innocence," Hungary stopped and looked down at something on the corner of her screen, "Oh, Uku wants to join the chat."
"Well, say yes, of course!" Liechtenstein squealed in delight as her other best friend, Ukraine, also joined them.
"Hello, Uku, how have you been since the meeting?" Liechtenstein asked her.
"Very well, thank you. How about you?"
Liechtenstein looked at the sunflower, now sitting in a vase on her nightstand, and decided it was the perfect time to tell them what had happened, "I'm doing just fine. In fact, more than fine. I'm expecting a call later."
Hungary gasped, "From who?
Liechtenstein smiled softly, "Russia," then she remembered, "I'm not sure as to whether or not he will actually call me, though."
Ukraine smiled knowingly, "I think he will. I just got back from visiting his house, and Russia wouldn't stop talking about the meeting. He wouldn't tell me why."
Brrrrring! Liechtenstein jumped as the phone rang, "That's probably him. I have to go answer it before big brother does!" She ran to the phone and answered it, "Hello?"
"Privet. This is Lili, da?" Liechtenstein sighed in relief when she heard Russia's voice.
"Yes. And this is Ivan?" Russia was relieved that Switzerland hadn't picked up the phone.
"Da." Russia fidgeted a little bit, looking for something to say. He didn't know that on the other end of the line Lili was doing the same thing.
Finally, Liechtenstein broke the silence, "I wanted to thank you for the sunflower."
Russia smiled, "You're welcome. Sunflowers are my favorite flower."
"They might become my favorite flower, too. They're so pretty."
"Not as pretty as you," Russia clamped a hand over his mouth. He couldn't believe he had let that pop out.
Liechtenstein giggled, "Why thank you," she thought for a moment, then spoke, "You're not as scary as everyone says you are."
Russia sighed, "I know what they say about me. They don't see that the reason why we can't get anything done is because we don't forget the past. That's also the reason why they are still afraid of me."
Of course, Switzerland picked that time to go see what he had in the kitchen, passing Liechtenstein on the phone.
"Liechtenstein, who are you talking to?"
"U-Um... No one special, big brother." This piqued Switzerland's interest. Usually Liechtenstein was very open with who she speaking with.
"Could I possibly talk to this 'no one special' person?" Switzerland asked.
Liechtenstein knew she couldn't say no, so she handed the phone to her brother, who immediately demanded, "Who is this?"
Russia tried to be as friendly as possible, "Privet, Switzerland. Your sister is very nice, da?"
Switzerland was furious, "What are you doing talking to Liechtenstein?"
Liechtenstein tugged at her brother's sleeve, "Please don't be mean to Ivan! He's my friend."
This only made Switzerland angrier, "Stay away from my sister."
Russia's voice dropped to dangerous levels, "You can't stop me."
Liechtenstein's pleas became more desperate, "Please, Switzerland, he's not as bad as everyone says he is. He's been nothing but kind to me so far."
Switzerland ignored her, "Watch me." He hung up on Russia, then turned on his sister, "You are not to speak to Russia. You don't know the terrible things he is capable of. You didn't see him during wars."
Lili was almost crying, "That was then. He may be different now. None of you give him a chance!" She was referring to all the countries now, not just Switzerland.
Switzerland massaged his temples, "You don't realize it. He just wants your land. He wants to become one with you. That's all he wants out of any nation."
"No. You're wrong." Liechtenstein ran back up to her room before her brother could reply. She looked at her laptop and saw that Hungary and Ukraine had finished chatting a while ago. That was just as well, she didn't want them to see her cry. She curled up on her bed and cried herself to sleep.
Tap... Tap... Tap... Liechtenstein rubbed her eyes as she woke up to tapping noises. She looked at the clock. It was midnight. She looked at the window, and saw a pebble hit it and fly off. Strange, who would be here at this hour?
Liechtenstein went to the window and opened it, to see Russia standing below her window holding a bouquet of sunflowers.
"Ivan, what are you doing here?" Liechtenstein asked.
"I came to see you, da? I wanted to make sure you were okay after what happened."
"I'm fine, but you won't be if Switzerland sees you!" Liechtenstein warned, now worried about Russia.
Russia shrugged, "I can take him, da?"
Liechtenstein huffed, "Is there anything else you need?"
Russia nodded, "Da. I came to give you these." He gestured to the sunflowers, "I would like you to come down so I can."
Liechtenstein blushed, "I can't come down, I might wake up Switzerland."
Russia thought for a moment, then suggested, "Jump down from the window, da? I can catch you."
Liechtenstein was a bit nervous about jumping from a second-story window, but she took a deep breath and jumped, right into Russia's extended arms. Russia put her down and gave her the bouquet.
"Thank you." Liechtenstein and Russia both stared at the ground.
"You should come to my house, da?"
Lili beamed, "I would like that," then her face fell, "but I can't. If my brother found out, he would be so mad at me."
"That's why you stay with me, da?"
Liechtenstein looked up at Russia, "Are you sure that's okay with you?"
"Da. You're my friend now. We need to help each other, da?"
Liechtenstein walked into Russia's house, shivering despite the fact that Russia had given her his coat. She never imagined the weather to be this cold anywhere.
"You can stay in the guest bedroom upstairs, da? You should go and get yourself comfortable."
Lili began to ascend the stairs, but ran back down and quickly pressed a kiss on Russia's lips.
"I love you, Ivan." And she ran back up the stairs.
Russia just stood there in a daze for a while, then jumped in surprise when he heard a knock at the door, "Coming!" He opened the door and Belarus stepped in.
"You opened the door for me? I'm pleasently surprised, brother." Suddenly, the temperature dropped to even colder, and a dark purple aura formed around Belarus, "Now I have a proposal for you, Russia. Become one with me. Marry me, marry me, marry me-"
Russia's eyes widened in fear, and he was going to run, but then he stopped himself. He knew he needed to stand up for himself and reject Belarus outright, if there was ever going to be a future for him and Lili.
"Stop." when Belarus stopped, he continued, "Belarus, there's something you need to understand. I am not going to marry you, or become one with you. You are my sister, and I love you, but I will never love you in that way." Russia looked outside, and saw it was far too dark for Belarus to go home, "You may stay for the night. But you must go home in the morning, da?"
Belarus rolled her eyes and walked up the stairs leading to the guest bedrooms, and opened the first door to see Liechtenstein, who had changed into a spare nightgown that was laying on the bed.
Lili smiled, "Oh, hello, Miss Belarus. What a surprise-" her eyes widened as Belarus slowly stepped closer to her with a knife in hand, her face contorted into a snarl, "Miss Belarus, what are you doing? Miss Belarus? Miss Belarus?!" Belarus had backed her into a corner, and after looking around, panicked, for a way out, she shouted, "Ivan!"
Russia heard the cry and dashed upstairs, terror filling his entire body. Something couldn't happen to make him lose Liechtenstein, not when he just found her. Then he thought, Maybe not something, but someone. This fear propelled him forward, and he threw open the door to find Belarus holding a bloody knife, standing over Liechtenstein, who was lying on the floor with a huge gash in her stomach. Belarus was wearing a sadistic smile on her face.
"The minute I saw her, I knew she was the reason why you insisted on keeping us apart. So I got rid of her, da?" she looked hopefully at Russia, expecting praise.
A dark aura formed around Russia, "You need to go home, da?"
Belarus seemed surprised by this, "But, Russia-"
He turned on her, his body filling with anger, "Leave!" Belarus squeaked and scurried out of the house.
Russia heard a shaky breath, followed by a voice barely above a whisper, "Ivan?" Russia turned to see that Liechtenstein's eyes were still open, and her chest was rising and falling, but only barely. He picked up the shaking girl and set her on the bed.
"Ivan," Lili raised her head, her breathing growing more unsteady, "You know how I told you that I love you?"
Russia nodded, "Da."
"Do you love me back?"
Russia smiled softly, "Da, I do."
Liechtenstein grinned, "That's good. Could- Could we be together forever?"
At this point, Russia was trying to hold back tears, "Da, forever and ever." As he said this, the light disappeared from Lili's eyes, and her head fell back onto the bed. Tears streamed down Russia's face as he kissed her forehead for one last time.
Author's Note:
Do I really need to put an author's note? I'm already close to tears as it is. I know I'm tired when I can make myself cry via my own fanfiction. I really need to stop writing at night.
So, now I need to go through the motions. Thanks to DemonYodaVoice for requesting, and I hope you liked this chapter, even if it is so unbelievably sad. This goes for everybody else too. And if you guys feel I'm worthy enough to write your pairing, request away.
There's really nothing left to say, so see you next chapter.