NOTE: This, however it may seem, is not a shipping fic. I can't write romance, and despite what this MAY look like to all you corrupted shippers (just kidding, I love you) out there... I DO NOT SHIP TAWIAN x ESTONIA. This is not intentional romance, but if you want to see it that way, be my guest, but please don't get upset when I don't go hard-core. Also, I DIDN'T MEAN TO MAKE IT LOOK LIKE I WAS PUTTING LITHUANIA x KOREA OUT THERE OR LATVIA x HK. Please, I have a bazillion messages about people not wanting this to be a Yaoi fic... AND IT'S NOT. That is all, carry on.
WARNINGS: The author forgetting how to write coherently, and light swearing. Mild fluff.
Now, let us begin with Unproductive Part 2.
Mei was angry. Why? Well, it might've had something to do with the fact that the entire conference room was in shambles, and her friends and family were most likely being pummeled in there - or in some cases, doing the pummeling.
Still in mild shock from the outburst of China, Germany, and Switzerland, Taiwan was processing the words they had said. It's true, none of really do anything in these meetings. Maybe... Maybe this could change! If they took heart to China's words, and instead of arguing actually solved their own problems, things would get better!
Taiwan slumped down against the outer wall of the building in despair. Good luck getting them to feel the same way.
She didn't really even know if she wanted to talk to them, seeing when she'd crawled through the cracked open window, everyone was attacking everyone - with the exception of France. She didn't know what France was doing. Nevertheless, she'd come out here to muse, and escape the chaos of the indoors, fully intending to enjoy it.
Unfortunately, we all know things rarely go as we intend them to.
"Why are you outside?" An unfamiliar voice queried.
Taiwan bolted upwards, fighting stance ready, and stared into the eyes of... Uh, who was this? A tall, blonde teen adjusted his thick-rimmed glass and gave her a calm smile. "You noticed the window too, I assume?"
"Yes... I came out here to think about what China said. He's right, don't you think?" Taiwan challenged him to disagree with a light glare.
"Very. You're Taiwan, aren't you?" He eased himself down on the grass next to her. Think, girl, think! What does he personify?!
"Estonia!" She nearly shouted.
Mei laughed, "Sorry, I got a little excited there."
"Don't worry about it." Estonia grinned along with her.
His voice lost it's business-like edge. "So... You agree with what China said, right? What's your plan of action?"
"I haven't really gotten that far. I'm guessing it won't work very well to just burst in and tell them to get to work?"
Estonia snorted. "Probably not. Look at what they've turned a few words into already - a full on brawl!"
They sat in silence for a few moments more, before Taiwan spoke up.
"Why don't you tell me about your plan then, smart guy?" She suppressed a giggle at his surprised expression, and watched closely.
"I guess we just... Take it slow. Start refusing the things they don't work to get, and watch them become a bit more self-dependent." Estonia pursed his lips.
"Not bad! However... I think I've got another plan that might be a little quicker."
Mei leaned over and began talking animatedly, and the Baltic nation couldn't help but to agree.
•oOo•
After sneaking around to the front of the building, Mei and Eduard combined their strength to unbolt the lock, and heave open the thick steel conference doors, pushing them into the wall with a satisfying dong. Instantly, the entire room froze in various positions - Prussia shoving Austria into a cabinet, Hungary subsequently beaning the self-proclaimed 'awesome' ex-nation with her customary frying pan, Poland on top of Russia's head, Hong Kong practicing his Jackie Chan moves on South Italy, and France- ugh, they didn't need to see whatever that pervert was attempting to do.
"You're free to go!" Taiwan shouted. Cheers echoed through the room, and nations rushed for the door.
"On two conditions." Estonia chimed in. Everyone re-froze, watching Taiwan move the deadbolt back and forth, back and forth. Whether or not they would get out of that room tonight would most likely depend on whether or not they listened to the duo's next commands.
"A: When you walk out this door, promise everyone one thing you're going to do to fix things up in your nation."
The remaining personifications exchanged glances. This wasn't so bad!
"B: Apologize to everyone whom you hurt today."
Never mind, it was 'so bad'. The second proclamation caused an immediate uproar, and many nations looked upset, or downright disgusted with the idea of apologizing to anyone.
Estonia raised an eyebrow, and let go of the door, calmly watching it fall back into place.
"Wait! For God's sake, we'll apologize! Just keep the bloody door open." England snarled.
America laughed loudly, and walked confidently up to Taiwan. "Since I'm the hero, I'll go first! I'm going create - get this - a giant superhero to stop global warming! Awesome, right?"
"Not as awesome as zhe awesome me!" Prussia called out, Gilibird chirping in affirmation.
"Yeah, yeah, whatever dude! And as for apologies, I'm totally sorry I called you an broke old man, England. You're not broke, dude. You might be old and make really bad decisions, but I'm 80% sure you're not broke!" Alfred flashed a dazzling smile at Mei and Arthur.
Eduard shrugged, with America, that was probably as close to an apology as you'd get.
Poland stepped forward next, studying his pink glossed nails. "I'm gonna, like, improve relations with my nearby countries. Also..." Poland dragged out a sigh like it pained him.
"I'm sorry I scratched up your face, Russia. That was like, mega rude, even it was totally the right thing to do." Feliks glanced at the bulky Russian nation.
"Apology accepted, da!" Ivan's face was sunny and happy, almost childlike in appearance.
Mei nodded at Poland, and he strutted through the doors.
People slowly advanced forwards, making their way through hopeful promises, and backhanded apologies to the freedom of the outdoors. Taiwan sensed it becoming bit by bit more sincere, the personifications truly wanted to make the world a better place - even if they didn't really have any clue on how to go about it. Within a matter of minutes, the last remaining nation- Russia, made his way through the doorway with a big smile, and thoughts about sunflowers, and Taiwan and Estonia could finally go home.
"I really hope those promises meant something..." Mei murmured.
"So do I. Luckily, I have them all recorded for future reference." Eduard grinned, holding up a tiny microphone.
Taiwan laughed breezily. "Nice going there, Sherlock Holmes."
"I'm pretty into electronics. Speaking of which... Can I have your cellphone number?"
They exchanged contact information, and parted ways to their separate lives, far far away from each other.
I've found a person who cares enough to listen. - Lithuania and South Korea
Despite everything... I made a friend. - Latvia and Hong Kong
Maybe with time, we can change the world for the better. - Estonia and Taiwan
A/N: Hey again! Did ya miss me? I hope I didn't mess this up too badly. I've got a four day weekend, so I'm going to start on the long awaited ballroom dancing chapter. Also, I'm gonna go back and edit the previous part of Unproductive - several of you were worried that it was really sexual. It wasn't intended to be, but I'll do my best to fix it.
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