Dear Gilbert,

Are you doing well? Work going

Ludwig crumpled up the paper on his desk and tossed it into his already overflowing trash bin. Why was he trying to write a letter at this time? He had paperwork to do.

Dear Gilbert,

"Agh!" Ludwig crumpled up his paper once more and threw it at the wall. Ever since the Berlin Wall had been suddenly erected, his mind had been even more distracted from work. You couldn't blame him though. He had a lot on his shoulders ever since World War II ended. The other countries had put him through a lot, but he knew he deserved it. After all the things that he did to Poland, Denmark, Norway, France, Belgium, Netherlands, England, America, Libya, Greece, Yugoslavia, and especially Israel... he needed to pay them all back for all he'd done. He ran his hands through his hair. With soo many things running through his mind how could he ever get things done? Gilbert... paying back the Allies... remedying his wrongs... taking care of his little sister. There was so much to do, but his mind was constantly distracted.

"Germany!" Feliciano called out cheerfully as he entered Ludwig's rather cluttered office. "I brought you some coffee!"

"Oh... Thank you, Italy." Ludwig removed some papers out of Feliciano's way as he set the coffee cup on the desk. He glanced around his office. What a mess... with all the work to be done he didn't even have a chance to clean. He sighed. More things to add to his to-do list.

"Are you doing all right?" Feliciano asked with concern.

Ludwig nodded. "I'm fine, I'm fine." He waved for Feliciano to leave.

Feliciano frowned. "It's about Prussia, isn't it?"

Ludwig sighed again and straightened some papers on his desk. "Yes... and some other things."

"Other things? Your sister, Luxembourg?"

Ludwig gestured to the paperwork on his desk. "No... it's this. I have so much to do." He ran his hands through his hair again. "How can I ever fix everything?"

Feliciano put his hand on Ludwig's shoulder. "You can't fix everything, Germany. Not on your own. I'm here to help you and so is Japan."

Ludwig gave a small smile to his friend. "I know... but this is my responsibility. I need to make things right."

Feliciano sighed softly. "If you ever need us, we're there for you, Germany." He gave a slight bow and exited Ludwig's office. He wished he could be a better help for his friend. Even during World War I and World War II, he didn't do much for Ludwig like he promised.

"Feliciano?"

Feliciano looked up. "Oh, Luxembourg. Do you need anything?"

The young German shook her head, rippling the waves of her blonde hair that flowed down her back. She glanced at the office door. "Is Ludwig doing well?"

Feliciano pursed his lips. "He... is very stressed out about everything."

"Has... has he heard anything from Gilbert?" Luxembourg asked hesitantly.

Feliciano shook his head. "Ever since the Berlin Wall was built, Russia hasn't let anyone see him."

Luxembourg nodded sadly. "Ludwig is still taking it hard?"

Feliciano nodded. "Yes..."

"I wish there was something we could do... I hate sitting here and doing nothing. Ludwig can't do this all by himself."

Feliciano nodded again. He shared Luxembourg's feelings. Somehow... there had to be a way for them to help.

"Lovely day, ne tak li? (is it not?)" Ivan commented cheerfully as he entered Gilbert's cell.

"Depends on your point of view," Gilbert mumbled.

Ivan hummed with irritation as he checked on Gilbert's wounds. "Tomorrow, you should be well enough to come upstairs."

Gilbert sat up straighter. Going upstairs would be much better than staying down in this hole. Gilbird would definitely appreciate it.

"Now remember, Prussia. One wrong move, and you will find yourself here again," Ivan warned.

Gilbert rolled his eyes as Ivan left. He got the picture. No worries, Ivan. He would "behave" until the timing was again right for another escape attempt.

"Chirp?"

"Sorry, Gilbird." Gilbert gently pulled the yellow bird out from under his pillow.

Gilbird ruffled his feathers. You will be more careful this time?

Gilbert frowned at his bird. "Of course."

Gilbird cocked his head slightly. Are you sure? Ivan will not be easily tricked.

"I can fool him... I can, Gilbird."

Gilbird sighed softly. I worry.

Author's Response to Reviews:

Koo Kid: I must admit I was never really into Hetalia very much, but this has got me interested so good job. ;) Also, I thought it was kind of neat how you worked the different languages into it , it gives it a nice touch. But most of all... I want a Gilbird too! XD

Heh heh thanks. :) I also want a Gilbird one day.

Author's Notes: A short chapter, I know. :P Just wanted to get this one done and out of the way so I can fit in the third chapter. X3 So please forgive this short chapter in hopes for a longer next chapter. Oh and I wanted to note that the Russian has been romanized. I like being able to kinda "read" foreign languages so I found a translator that romanizes Russian. (Should've mentioned that in the first chapter. My apologies! XD) Technically Luxembourg would be really France's sibling but I noticed the German history is there a little before the French take over so I took a bit of freedom with that. XD I don't think Hidekazu Himaruya created a character for Luxembourg (at least from my research I haven't seen that heh heh) so I suppose I can claim her as my own? X3