"And whoever shall raise an objection to this union let them speak now or forever hold their peace...young lady?"

The priest sighed.

It should have been a sign to him from the moment the beautiful bride walked down the isle. She had turned every head in the historical cathedral - the crisp white of her gown glowing against centuries old stonework. As she passed the crystals in her ballroom style wedding dress shimmered with the dancing candlelight.

Every eye was on her - and her eyes were focused on only one thing.

No. Not her husband to be.

The man walking her down the aisle.

"Sister...please stop staring." Russia mumbled as quietly as he could under his breath.

"You know...you can switch. Just say so and I'll do it."

"Little sis, it's your wedding day!"

Belarus sighed disappointedly. Russia elbowed her.

"Look happy, smile." Against his own better judgment he added sweetly. "For me?"

This brought a small, but clear smile to the woman's lips. "Anything for you."

Russia had thought it had gone smoothly - that was until the Priest had asked for any objections to the union and the bride had raised her hand.

There was no gasp of surprise however; the nations sort of expected this thing to happen. Even Cuba seemed unfazed by her actions - having mentally prepared himself for it beforehand.

"I just want to say one thing before we are wed." She stated bluntly, her tone crisp and businesslike. The Priest looked over at Cuba. Cuba gave an easy grin and shrugged.

"Little lady gets what she wants."

The Priest shook his head. "I suppose you can say a word or so of protest at your own wedding...I can't believe I'm saying this. Go ahead, miss."

Turning to the audience she nodded.

"Thank you all for coming today. I am surprised that so many have seen fit to attend and it does make me happy to see your faces."

She cast a particularly long and pleased glance at Lithuania who was barely keeping himself together - his Baltic 'brothers' comforting him on either side. Russia meanwhile had his fingers crossed in his sleeves - hoping against all reason that she wouldn't just storm off the stage and demand his hand in marriage.

So when her look turned on her beloved brother he flinched a bit, Ukraine soothing him with words of reassurance.

"My brother...is the true love of my life. I just want to let everyone know."

"We know!" Alfred yelled from his seat, causing Canada to kick him. Italy dabbed at his eyes with Germany's handkerchief. Prussia snorted.

"Give it two seconds before she proposes to Russia."

"Non. She will not, she...has some measure of affection toward Cuba."

"Si. Although, admittedly that's a really roundabout way of saying she just 'likes' him amigo."

"Quiet! She's staring at us." Prussia hushed his partners in crime.

Belarus' glare only lingered a moment before she returned to Russia with a loving look on her face. "However; I know now that it is not to be. Right now."

Russia sighed.

"So if for any reason you change your mind-"

"Sister."

"Like, for ANY reason. Just call and I'll come back."

"Sister."
"I mean it."
Russia nodded. "Of course."

"And I'll call you every day while I'm gone so you won't forget me."

Russia sighed. "I will never forget you Belarus; you have my assurance on that."

Now at least content with her future, the beautiful bride returned to finish her vows. When the Priest stated that Cuba could now kiss his bride he asked permission first. He managed a peck on the cheek. Lithuania sighed dejectedly while Russia sat with eyes wide in wonder.

First, he was HAPPY. His sister no longer was actively stalking him in the hopes of 'becoming one'.

However; he hadn't liked Cuba being so...close to his little sister. He might have to have a word with him about that.

Life from then on changed dramatically.

First was the change in climate.

In moving to her new husband's home she found her heavy Eastern European clothes were far too thick for use in the tropical world. These were changed out for light cotton sundresses and large brimmed hats.

Belarus also experienced her first ever sunburn. Which she promptly blamed Cuba for.
And contrary to her vehement claims she somehow managed to 'forget' to call her brother every day. Perhaps once a week if it came up.

And after several years of mutual avoidance they managed to hold hands at last - despite Belarus' hesitation due to Russia's 'promises' and Belarus' distain for any affection not involving her brother.

They made a promise, "I won't tell if you won't."

The group stared at the two as they emerged into the room.

Russia looked positively hopeful - having the giddy expression of a child who hopes his teacher is letting him out of a life-time of detention.

Belarus looked over at her brother.

"It's all lies you know. That computer is making stuff up!"

"Of course." He responded with a smile.

Meanwhile, Lithuania had gained a far off look that was more than a little disturbing to Estonia and Latvia.

"Jeez...I don't think I've ever seen that look before." Latvia whispered to his spectacled peer. Estonia shivered.

"I've seen it before, but just once when a raven ate a piece of food he really wanted."

"What happened?" Latvia wondered innocently as Estonia's face went dark - tracing the line of Lithuania's sight where it had fallen on Cuba who sat grinning sheepishly in the corner of the room and trying to make eye contact with Belarus.

Estonia gulped. "That raven was dinner the next day."

"WHAT?" Latvia yelped, turning a horrified gaze back on his fellow Baltic. "Oh...man..."

"Well that was lovely." Sheila purred. "It's amazing that a little kind and affection can cure incestuous lust. Let's move on then!"

The computer in all its wisdom chose the next randomly randomized match with which to foster world 'love'.

AUSTRIA X CHINA

"WHAT ARU!"

"But big brothers breasts are mine!"

"Of for the love of...Ludwig you have your gun on you, correct?"

"I don't carry those to meetings anymore!"

Prussia laughed.

He didn't seem to mean it though.

Authors Note:

Sheila's going to get herself 'reprogrammed' at this rate. Lol.

Sorry for the insanely late update but it's been kind of hectic on my end. (when isn't it?)

Thanks for reading!

Belarus: LIES!

I know. I know. Now just go on a date with Cuba already.