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The days came by quickly. Greenland was still the sad soul that she was since her father's death, Spain was still trying to cox her out of her depressive state and South Korea was still as childish as always. And tomorrow, they were to go to Norway.
"Antonio?" Greenland's voice rang across the silent library where Spain, Greenland and the occasional South Korea usually spent their afternoons. This afternoon was really like no other from any other day actually; even the silent part was a growing common among the castle. Even when the castle didn't have that certain flare of life anymore, one filled by the used-to be happy princess, people went on with their lives.
"Sí, princesa?" Spain said, looking up from the book he was reading.
"Mother Russia. Why do you she wants us to go Norway?" Greenland asked Spain. It was a wondering question even Spain himself was asking the same thing.
"To be honest, I don't know." Spain said, looking at Greenland. "We would find out long enough." He murmured as he looked at Greenand' pained face as the sun set seen from the gigantic clear window of the library.
"LAILA NOONA!" South Korea shouted inside the carriage. "Antonio Hyung won't give me back my hat! I like that hat!"
"Not until you behave." Spain said, keeping the hat in his bag.
"Oh Jesus, Toni. Just give the poor Korean boy his hat back." Greenland scolded Spain in a superior tone.
"Who's side are you on here? This is discipline for you! You were arguing just yesterday how pathetic the western way of disciplining children was!" Spain complained.
"HEAR THAT HYUNG? LAILA NOONA IS ON MY SIDE!" South Korea boasted with utter glee. He then leaned back on the cushioned chairs of the large carriage singing Korean songs.
It was a very long journey. It would take about two days from the kingdom all the way to Norway. It would rather difficult too. They rode in an elaborate carriage and set up tents to sleep in at night. They were also accompanied by no less than thirty servants to cater to their every need.
Most of the trip was spent by Spain and South Korea's endless bickering, Greenland looking outside of the window and admiring the views, and Spain, if not bickering with South Korea, looking at Greenland with that retarded completely-in-love-but-she-doesn't-know smile.
South Korea knew of course of Spain's infatuation with his cousin. He kept quiet about it too, which was something very un-South Korea like. He would also sometimes wonder if Spain was right for Greenland. He was brave, strong, handsome, tall and had this thing for tomatoes. (As tomatoes were a good source of energy, claimed Spain.) And lastly, he cared for Greenland more than his life. So to make things short, he approved of Spain's unrequited love. Laila Noona is so dense. I wonder if she'll ever love Spain, South Korea thought.
Greenland was looking outside the window in absolute tranquillity. The view was quite beautiful, consisting on mountains in the distance of a soft grey colour, evergreen trees here and there and soft green fields. There were also rams and shepherds carrying herding staves. It was quite peaceful. It gave Greenland also time to think.
She noticed in the past few weeks how people always seemed to grow farther and farther away. True, she was an emotional wreck since her father's death. But that didn't mean she was that depressed, right? But if that was otherwise was an incorrect assumption, she might be scaring people away. Scaring herself with knives in the dead of the night didn't help either, she thought
There was also the question of why they were going to Norway. Russia just sent them there with no such information. But neither did Greenland or the others have any choice but to obey. She was the queen, of course.
Night started to fall over and the servants started to set up the tents for Spain, Greenland and South Korea.
It was a large and very red octagon-shaped tent with red satin mats and pillows all over. There were also three down mats sitting in three of the eight corners of the tent with a thin burgundy cloth dividing the corners. One was for Greenland, one for Spain and one for South Korea. Inside the divided corners were velvet and satin cots to sleep in and a small Japanese table and cushion to sit on and write on. And the rest of the space was for general usage.
Greenland who was already ready to go to sleep was lying on her cot and thinking how Spain first came into her life. It was a silly and random thought but at the moment, that was all Greenland could think of. She remembered how he was not just Princess Laila's guardian. He was King Yao's best friend's son. Spain's father was a tough man. Worked hard for the kingdom and also flirted with girls 24/7. But he died. Simple as that, he died. China was so heartbroken over what happened, he took in the young Spaniard and gave his life to his only child, the heir to his kingdom.
But that was before China married Russia. Originally, China's wife, Greenland's mother, was a princess of Crete. But she wasn't enough. It was a love match yes, but it was a diplomatic disadvantage. Crete was known for their many failed kings, especially King Minos, who was Greenland's paternal grandfather.
It rather sad really, what happened to Spain but also, it did help him become how he became now and even as dense as Greenland was, she did notice every once in a while how much he wished for his family back.
Greenland slowly closed her eyes and dreamed of the stars high above her.
"Noona?" South Korea called as he lifted the cloth obscuring Greenland's portion of the tent. He looked down to find a sleeping form of blonde hair. He turned around and saw Spain. "She's asleep. Now what?"
Spain shrugged. "I know, you know." South Korea said, crossing his arms in a childlike manner and sat down on a mat in the center of the tent
"Know what?" Spain said lifting his eyebrow as if he wanted to scare the younger boy away, but inside he was scared. He knew his place. Being in love with the princess was a terrible fate especially in his position. And if Laila knew… He thought. Spain sat silently beside South Korea on the mat.
"You're in love with Laila Noona!" He screamed like a child getting a gift on Christmas day.
Spain was bewildered at the boy's observance of his actions and his reaction. Was he really that obvious of his feelings? And did South Korea not understand the predicament of his situation?
"It's obvious too." Spain mentally kicked himself as the South Korean boy continued. "I mean look at you! You're blushing! Red as a tomato!" South Korea squealed happily.
"Yong Soo…" Spain was starting to get uncomfortable as South Korea continued.
"DO NOT INTERRUPT ME. I'M BORED, OKAY? I NEED SOMETHING TO DO! I'M A SIXTEEN YEAR OLD BOY, FOR HEAVEN'S SAKE. I WANT TO DO SOMETHING." He pointed at Spain face with his little eyes glaring daggers.
"Keep quiet." Spain hissed. "You know why I haven't said anything."
"Boo-hoo. Forget the stupid law. I'M THE PRINCE. THE GREAT PRINCE I MIGHT ADD. THIRD IN LINE TO THE THRONE. I SAY YOU GO TO MY COUSIN FIRST THING TOMORROW MORNING AND CONFESS TO HER." South Korea said with a chibi-like authority.
"The law clearly states that a princess or prince cannot marry a peasant." Spain said sadly. This is the first time I've seen him soooo depressed. SOUTH KOREA MUST HELP, South Korea thought.
"FORGET THE LAW." South Korea yelled. He then raised his middle finger and said "So from now on, by the power vested in me, as the ever great prince, you are hereby obligated to confess to Laila Noona or you will face the wrath of the great Im Yong Soo."
"Yong Soo…" Spain said unsurely.
"Don't worry, hyung. Leave it all to me." South Korea said as he smiled happily.
"NOONA. WAKE UP!" South Korea yelled as he jumped on top of Greenland. "NOONA. WAKE UP!"
"GO AWAY BEFORE I MURDER YOU. NOW. GO AWAY." Greenland muttered, still very much asleep.
South Korea pulled at her arms until she was in an upright position. "Antonio Hyung has a friend outside the tent. Her name is Natalia Alfroskaya. She's so pretty too! I think Toni Hyung likes her. She's scary though. She brought knives with her and acted as if there were stuffed toys! Knives aren't stuffed toys!" South Korea yelled.
Greenland shot her morning glory and very sleepy eyes wide open.
Caught. Why you so green all of a sudden, Noona? South Korea thought.
"Natalia?" Greenland asked. "What's she doing here?"
"You know her, Noona?" South Korea asked, not at all surprised.
"An old friend of mine and Antonio's. A very old friend." Greenland gritted. through her teeth.
"You don't say now?" South Korea said as both he and Greenland entered the common area of the place.
And there seated right beside Spain was a beautiful young blonde girl with amazing cobalt blue eyes.
"Your highness, Princess Laila." Belarus said, as she rose and bowed to the princess.
YES! I FINALLY UPDATED AGAIN! I'M SO SORRY FOR THE LATE UPDATES!
It's final exams this week! Wish me luck.
Thank you for reading! *bows 90 degrees*
This chapter is just a starting chapter, as I like to call it. There's more to come. And hopefully I can post them soon.
I don't know about all of you, but I quite liked South Korea in this chapter. Since Greenland is a dense fool (as I have portrayed), South Korea is to help her!
THANK YOU FOR READING! PLEASE REVIEW. PITY THIS SOUL AND REVIEW! PLEASE! I BEG OF YOU!
Footnotes:
-Noona means older female in South Korea. This is usually spoken by a male to an older female.