"Ah...this is boring, Aru...I wish I had something to eat."
"Food was invented in Korea!"
"No it was not!" China responded irritably.
A few nations looked in their direction.
"Er...sorry." The elder nation apologized, only belatedly realizing he might be just a bit too loud. With a heavy sigh he sat back in his chair, shooting a warning glance at his neighbor that was; of course, ignored. "And how long are you going to insist you invented everything? You can't do that forever!"
Korea smiled. "I sure can!"
"You shouldn't, Aru!"
A handful of nations looked over again and after another apology China gave up the whole conversation. He didn't need the aggravation today. What he needed was drunken chicken.
China's mind began to wander - seeing in his minds eye a smorgasbord of delights. None of that American knock off food! He needed good things...like tea eggs, maybe thousand year eggs...spicy cucumber...so many different flavors.
"Aiyaa...I could REALLY use some food..."
There was no answer from his younger brother - the nation instead gazing off into the horizon of the conference room with a wide eyed stare. Suddenly the small nation rose to his feet, gave a somewhat mumbled apology and took off without a word of explanation.
"Oh? That was...kind of strange. I know! Maybe he's getting us something to eat!"
There was a commotion behind him and the sound of a large number of people moving very rapidly away from his area. Turning to look behind him China was suddenly confronted with a very serious looking Russia barreling toward him.
"AIYAA!"
And he was off - crossing the conference room in about the time it took Russia to reach the seat where China had been.
"China we need to talk!"
"I'm fine, Aru!"
"But China -"
"I have nothing to say!"
"But why do you want to invade me?"
China paused, halting comically mid-stride to look over his shoulder. "Wh-what?"
Russia had gained China's attention.
He'd also effectively halted all conversation in the conference room and the Asian nation was still standing posed in mid-air when Korea poked his head back into the room and asked; "Did you do something to Russia? Because I don't think I invented invading other people."
"Shut up, Aru!" China whispered back quickly before resuming a more normal stance.
Russia almost looked adorable. His lavender eyes were wide like a scared fawns. He stood wringing the end of his scarf, shifting nervously as he waited for his sometimes friend to answer. China would have smiled but realized just how horribly wrong that might look considering the question the other nation had just asked.
"Er...Russia? You...did you just ask if I wanted to invade you?" Aiyaa! China groaned. I feel dirty just asking that!
"I need to know...do you wish to invade me?" Russia asked with a pouting frown. "I do not think I did anything that warrants harsh action against me - at least not recently. I have tried to be very good. But...if you plan to invade me that is a problem."
China couldn't help but cringe listening to Russia. Why does he have to sound like this is some sort of confession! He's making it sound worse than it already is I swear!
So now China found himself under scrutiny by 'literally' the entire world and he didn't like it one bit! But there was Russia, nibbling on his lip and looking so forlorn. Could he really be mad at him when he looked like that? He just needed reassurance, that's all!
"Although..."
At the sudden - not at all cute tone - in Russia's voice the entire conference room rapidly emptied; with nations nearly hurdling each other to get out in time. China tried a nervous laugh, then a throat clearing cough.
"R-Russia I-"
"If you were thinking of invading me, China." Russia spoke, a demonic glint in his eyes that harkened back to a more destructive age. "I warn you not to treat me gently. I will show no mercy and will retaliate with everything I have and though I still hope for a friendship with you in the future do not think I will simply 'roll over' and let you do as you will-"
"AIYAAAAAA!" China finally yelled, stopping Russia mid-threat. "Russia! I have no intention of invading you! At all, aru! Do you even know what you're saying? I mean...do you know what that sounds like?"
Russia blinked a bit before responding bluntly. "So you're not declaring war on me then?"
"Ah?"
"I suppose not."
"You thought I was declaring war on you?" China clarified.
Was it bad that a possible war with Russia at least sounded better than what they'd been talking about? Granted - an actual war would be catastrophic for both of them so it was time to end this nonsense quick.
"Your government said you were." Russia scowled at the thought.
China scratched his head. "They never brought something like that up to me! When I talk to that boss of mine!" Turning to Russia he bowed. "My apologies! That was a mistake on behalf of my government. I'm absolutely sure that there is no threat of war with China. We really don't want to go to war with anyone! I've got too much to do already!"
Rising, he took a more serious note. "And...I wouldn't do something like that, aru. I wouldn't...just invade you."
Russia gave a faint smile. "I am glad. It would make me very sad to have to beat you into oblivion China. Seeing you writhe in agony would not bring much joy to my heart."
The nation across from Russia grew a little pale.
"It's...nice to hear that?"
In all honesty, what could someone say to something like that?
Slowly, the room began to fill with nations again. Even Korea who gave his elder a strange look as he entered.
"What?" China asked, a bit flustered still.
The other nation waited a long while before speaking. "So...invading originated in China?"
"AIIYAA!"
Outside in the hall one nation gave a smirk of satisfaction.
"Ha! So that really was Russia's number? I wonder who the idiot brave enough to put that out there was?"
Straightening, Netherlands simply shrugged to himself. "Now if only I could get at that Spain too. We'll see."
Authors Note:
I need to update more often. But I got spirited off by a lake yesterday. XD If this is horrible of they're totally OOC let me know! I don't work with this crowd that often.
In any case, thanks for reading!