Chapter Four: Tokyo

Kiku Honda, or Japan, was walking calmly through the streets of Tokyo. He didn't like the streets very much, since they were so crowded, but today the fact that he had to get through them was essential. Japan was to pick up a girl from the airport. She was supposed to be a diligent from another country, a very important one. The girl would be living with him during her stay.

Japan had soon arrived at Tokyo's airport and took a deep breath to keep himself calm. Crowds. Japan had a great dislike for them. But his task was almost finished. He just had to find the girl and go home. Simple. Only...Japan's boss never told him what the girl looked like. The nation sighed. This was going to take longer than he had thought.

But out of his peripheral vision, Japan saw a young girl, no older than sixteen leaning against the wall. She was pale, with long pale blonde hair that fell down to her knees. Her eyes-or eye because the other one was covered by her hair-was a brilliant turquoise. She was wearing a yellow sweater and a pair of dark forest green pants that were tucked into a pair of dirt brown boots. A gold necklace with a gold butterfly shaped charm was around her neck. She held a suitcase tightly to her chest, as if she was terrifed. Japan couldn't stand the sight and made his way over to her.

"Anata wa daijōbudesuka, ketsujō?" He asked the girl. She whimpered. The girl was scared. "Watashi wa anata o kizutsukeru tsumori wanai." The girl blinked for a moment.

"I'm sorry, sir." She said in English. "But I don't understand what you're saying." Japan smiled.

"It's arright, miss." Japan said in English for her. "I'm not going to hurt you."

"T-Thank you." She stuttered. "I don't speak Japanese very well, but I was sent here on an assignment, and I couldn't say no."

"I understand. I am the Japanese representative, Kiku Honda. I berieve that you are to staying with me whire you're here?"

"Yes." The girl answered. "My name is Felicity."

Fluttershy didn't like the crowds of Tokyo, and she could tell that Kiku didn't either. He must have been claustrophobic, because he had an uncomfortable expression on his face.

"Are you alright, Mr. Honda?" She asked in a quiet voice. Kiku nodded.

"I'm fine, Miss Fericity." Kiku answered. "I just don't rike crowds."

Soon, the pair had arrived at Kiku's home. It was close enough to the city that it wasn't a very long walk, but far enough that it was quiet. Sakura trees-as Fluttershy remembered Applejack calling them that once- were around the place.

"Your home in very beautiful, Mr. Honda." Fluttershy said, looking at the sakura trees.

"Arigatō." Kiku responded. He opened the door and ushered Fluttershy inside.

Kiku's home looked like a cross of a modern and traditional Japanese home. It was beautiful, just like the outside.

"Prease make yourself at home, Miss Fericity." Kiku said calmly. Fluttershy smiled. So he was happy to be out of the crowds of the city.

"It's alright, Mr. Honda. This reminds me of my home." Kiku blinked. "I mean it's very similar. Nice and secluded, but close to nature."

"If you don't mind me asking, but what is your home country rike?" Kiku asked. He led her to a sort of a porch, which overlooked a small pond. He sat down and gestured for her to do the same. Fluttershy slid next to him.

"My country?" Fluttershy questioned. She thought for a moment. "It's a sort of a magical place. Everyone there has a special talent that we use to work together in harmony."

"Speciar tarent?" Kiku asked. Fluttershy nodded. "What's your tarent, Miss Fericity?"

"My talent? Uh...I sort of..." She mumbled the rest.

"I'm sorry, but I courdn't hear you."

"I'm sort of an animal caretaker." Fluttershy said, pulling her new blonde locks out of her face. She kept the part of her actually understanding the creatures out of the conversation.

"That's interesting." Kiku replied as a sakura blossom fell into the pond. The pair kept silent until a bark interuppted their thoughts. Kiku and Fluttershy turned as a white dog walked to Kiku. He scratched the dog fondly behind its ears.

"Is he yours?" Fluttershy asked. Kiku nodded.

"This is Pochi, my dog." He said, smiling. "I berieve that Tama is somewhere. He doesn't rike strangers very much."

"I understand. Do you mind...?" She asked. Kiku nodded and Fluttershy stroked the dog's fur and smiled.

"I find it easier to communicate with animars instead of humans. I-I-I mean other peopre." Kiku stuttered.

"It's okay, Mr. Honda. I know how you feel."

Japan blinked at the girl. She wasn't acting very shy, like the way she had been acting before. He smiled. Maybe having her stay with him won't be so bad.

From inside the house, the phone rang. Japan stood.

"Sumimasen, Fericity-san." Japan told her as he went back inside. After the phone ran for the fifth time, Japan answered.

"HEY, JAPAN!" Japan jumped at the voice.

"Kon'nichiwa, America-san." Japan greeted once he was over the shock of the American's voice.

"What's up, bro?" America asked.

"I'm in the middre of something, America-san." Japan said quickly.

"Okay. So listen, I need to tell you something. I'm moving the meeting from tomorrow to next week."

"If it doesn't bother you, may I ask why?" Japan asked.

"I have something way more important than the meeting! What else? It's okay with my boss and everything."

"I hope you know what you are doing, America-san." Japan said before he hung up. He sighed and walked back to Felicity, wondering what could be more important to havs America pospone the world meeting?

"Is everything alright, Mr. Honda?" Felicity asked when Japan sat down next to her again.

"Yes, Fericity-san." Japan answered. "One of my correagues just postponed an important meeting."

"Did he say why?" Japan shook his head. "Well, it must be very important for him to do so."

"I hope it is."