Title: Russia's wife
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Chapter 2: Japan's musings
Three years later.
After the war in Syria had ended and Russia was hailed as a hero by the world. The world was silently watching if the second Cold War has began. As of today, Japan was looking at the city lights in Hong Kong to celebrate its independence from the UK. Naturally, England was not there and America was again missing in action.
Japan often frowned being in this places where her friends are nowhere to be found. Sure, she has friendly ties with Hong Kong, Taiwan and the other Asian countries but she misses her friends. Amelia should at least be here, she silently complained but it could not be helped.
Looking at the crowd in the ballroom, she frowned when she saw Russia. It still makes her blood boil when she sees him. She remembered winning against him during the war but she became poor because of it. And now that Russia has shown the world its military might. She fears that the third world war is just around the corner.
She often wondered if this was the reason why America avoids Russia like the plague. Japan smiled. They had mutual feelings to that extent. Still, she worries, she hardly ever spoke with America ever since she had a new president.
According to the new President of the United States, the government will now focus all its efforts in helping the economy, finding ways to solve the water problems, energy and health. Such a heavy load to bear, Japan surmised.
It worries her more that when America focuses more on her domestic affairs, many would try to take advantage and ruin the status quo. Is Amelia not aware that she is losing her hold over the world. As she plays house, bullies like Russia and China would try to take the power for themselves. Japan frowned again. She needed to talk some sense to her friend.
With that resolve, she threw the untouched champagne from her float out the balcony. Such a waste of good champagne she frowned but even if she took a sip, the bubbly liquid would have tasted bitter in her mouth.
She was about to leave when she overheard two women talking about Amelia. Surreptitiously she hid herself near the curtain and decided to listen.
"The capitalist pig lost weight." The female personification grunted.
"What do you mean, Belarus?"
"I mean America lost weight, big sister. I saw her while I was passing through the country on my way to Asia." Belarus smirked.
"Oh my. I guess with the economic crises still subsisting, it could not be helped. I hope she's alright."
"I don't care about her. What matters to me is big brother. I do not like the way he looks at her. That woman is a flirt."
"You should be careful what you say, little sister." Ukraine admonished. "You know how Russia feels about her."
Japan' eyes grew, she was surprised to hear that Russia was infatuated of America. No wonder even in the brink of a second cold war, he was hesitant to act against her.
"Nyet!" Belarus vehemently denied. "Big brother would never stoop so low. He has far superior taste in women than her," she complained.
Ukraine wanted to argue but she held her tongue. She internally sighed. It would be better if Belarus accepted the fact that their brother would always consider her merely as a sister. The faster Belarus would put that in her head, the best she could move on with her life. Looking at the way, Russia acts around Amerika, it would not be wise to antagonize Russia's crush.
After a few minutes of silence, Japan surmised that the conversation was over so she silently returned to the ballroom. She was worried about America and decided to make a video call after she finished saying goodbye to Hong Kong. In her search for the illusive celebrant, who best to ruin her night but none other than the bane of her existence himself, China.
"Hello, Japan." China gave her a smirk.
Japan with a Herculean effort plastered a smile and greeted her old teacher. "Good evening, China."
"Such a pleasant night we have, don't you think?"
"Indeed we do."
"It is unfortunate that your friend America is not here for the celebrations."
Is the idiot trying to start a fight? Doesn't he know that Amelia has far more important things to do than just stay in this boring functions? Japan frowned but kept her mouth shut.
"I'm sorry if her absence offended you, teacher but America said she was focusing her attention on the drought in California." Japan patiently explained. "Even as we speak she is exerting all her efforts in finding ways to solve it. Surely, you can excuse her for her actions?" Japan amiably tried to placate China's observation. How dare he even speak of America that way when she is not there to defend herself.
China frowned, "I see. I suppose Hong Kong can excuse her absence."
"Speaking of Hong Kong, have you seen him, teacher? I would like to extend my felicitations to the happy celebrant."
"He's near the fruit punch," said the arrogant bigger nation.
"Thank you, teacher. If you will excuse me."
Without even waiting for a reply, she quickly turned away from him. She smirked as she graciously meandered through the crowd in search of Hong Kong. She finally found him at the buffet area. Japan happily congratulated him again for his independent before excusing herself saying she was too tired and wanted to go back to her hotel room.
Sweet innocent Hong Kong readily agreed when she showed signs of fatigue. Japan thanked her great people for their acting skills.
Just when she was about to safely got away from the ballroom, she was hindered by a a crone outside the hotel ballroom. She was suppose to side swept the old lady when the old woman held her hand.
"Child of the sun. Take heed, you can still prevent the third world war. Protect the union of the kingdom in the east and the kingdom of the west and you will save the world."
When she heard the words, her instantaneously focused all her attention to the crone but she vanished. Japan tried to look for the woman asking at the crew situated nearby but they did not see any woman pass by.
The words reverberated through her mind. You can still prevent the world war. Does that mean that the Third World War was imminent? No, it cannot be! The world cannot take another world. Have we not taught the next generation that everybody loses in a war.
She needed to think this through. She needed to talk to her allies. If the Third World War will break many countries will die and the war will come to her shores whether she likes it or not.
Hurriedly she went back to her hotel room to pack. She needed to speak to England or Germany about this. Surely, they can decipher this cryptic words given to her by the crone.
As she walked, she didn't notice two pairs of eyes watching her move away.
"Quite a lovely girl, don't you say?" asked the first figure.
"Of course. She is mine after all."
The figure merely smiled. "Are you sure about that, old friend? I seem to recall her trying her best to avoid you a while back."
"I was trying to start a conversation."
The figure chuckled, "I think you offended her, da?"
The other frowned, "She shouldn't be offended when I was only stating the obvious, aru!"
"You should never have spoken about America like that. You know how protective she is of her."
The other figure bristled. "Is it already taboo to speak of America. Do I have to be careful every time I utter her name? It angers me how they cling to each other when she should focus her attention only to me!"
"Careful, China. Your jealousy is showing."
"I have every right to be jealous. Just as America is yours, Japan is mine."
The figure merely sighed. "It is the way you try to possess her, that often makes you fail. You know how they are. They cling to their freedom and their nationhood far too much, comrade. If we try to take them by force, they will only retaliate. You must make her come to you."
China smirked. "And how is that working for you, Russia. The last time we saw little America, she tried to evade you. She doesn't even want to be in the same room with you."
"Patience, my friend. She will come to me when the time is right."
"I think you will be waiting a long time for that, old friend."
"At least, she does not hate me. Well not much, anyway."
China shook her head. "Why do you want her? When it is clear, she doesn't want anything to do with you?"
"As you have said, she is mine just as Japan is yours."
The older nation merely frowned but he said no more. With that Russia also took his leave from the party.
It was time to visit his intended wife.