Romano was the first to wake up. He was slightly uncomfortable still from his punishment in the previous night. Tossing aside the blankets, and stretching his legs out, the boy jumped out of bed and ran to his door. Opening it, he yelled down the hall at the top of his lungs.

"Tonio! TONIO! I am awake!" He ran and approached his brother's door, and swung it open, but suddenly stopped when he saw someone unfamiliar on his brother's bed. The face of another little boy turned around and faced Romano. Spain who was holding the boy on his lap in the bed, leaned up and smiled.

"Hello Lovino…would you like to say hello to your brother…Feliciano?" Spain tussled the new little boy's hair, and smiled down at Romano.

Lovino stood looking up at the bed. He was not entirely happy that he had to share his brother with somebody else. It took a long time for him to accept Malicia, but she was fine. He still did not like Fynn and Arie, but it didn't matter now. Lovino did not respond and just stared. Spain cleared his throat and then asked again.

"Lovino…say hello please to your little brother Feliciano!" He gave the boy a stern stare, and little Romano knew that being told a third time would most likely end up in the child being punished for being rude.

He walked over to the bed, and leaned over, sighing as he felt this was a waste of his time, and that he had better things to do in his little life. He spoke with a low tone, and did not look his brother in the eye.

"Hi…I am Lovino…but big brother calls me Romano…sometimes." He picked at the blankets on the bed, and then grumbled something under his breath. Feliciano being so happy to be there, climbed off his brother's lap and inched closer to Lovino.

"Hi…I like you…" Said the little boy that was the spitting image of Lovino. So similar in face that Spain was looking at the two back and fourth and just smiled. He cleared his throat and then proceeded to get out of the bed with the smaller Vargas brother in tow.

"Okay young men, seeing as the two of you have met, I think its time to have some breakfast." He got out of the bed, helping Feliciano, and setting the boy on the floor. Lovino moved out of the way, stepping a few feet back, but he seemed to smile and get excited when his older brother mentioned food.

"What are we going to have big brother?" Said little Feliciano. He walked closer to Spain and held a hand up, grabbing hold his shirt and pulling slightly. This enraged Lovino and he ran right up to the boy and pushed him.

"Leave my 'Tonio alone…he's MY big brother!" The push made the little Vargas brother toddle slightly backwards, and fell down on his backside. This caused the child to emit some sobs, and he held his hands to his face. Spain gasped, and grabbed Lovino by the arm.

"Lovino! That was uncalled for…what…what in heavens in the matter with you?" He soundly delivered a few smacks to the boy's backside. Romano pulled away from his older brother and stamped his feet in protest. Looking back to Feliciano who was sobbing, he had no choice but to be upset for the both of them. "Feli…calm down little one…and you…Lovino Vargas…apologize right now!"

Lovino wiped his eyes. The swats had not hurt that much. His eyes ablaze. At the fact that he had to say sorry.

"I don't want to 'Tonio…why? Why do I have to say sorry?" His face all red, and him sniffing slightly, he watched as his older brother walked back to him.

"Because if you don't apologize Lovino…than I will take a switch to your little backside…you do remember the switch right?" He raised an eyebrow. The boy gasped, and gulped. He quickly put his hands to his bottom and backed away.

"NO….um…no Antonio…I don't want to be switched."

"Okay fine, then you apologize to your brother, and then we will get on with the day…if not, then you will spend the remainder of the time in your bedroom. Do I make myself clear?"

Romano bit back his lip. He glared at the boy, and had every intention of saying something smart, but worried for his backside. He stood though, not saying a word.

"Romano…do I make myself clear young man?"

"Yes 'Tonio…very clear…jeez!"

"Fine then…that being settled, get on with it." He crossed his arms over his chest, while Feliciano sniffed, and watched his brother.

"I am sorry Feliciano…I am sorry for pushing you…but I am NOT sorry for you STEALING MY BIG BROTHER!" The boy stuck his tongue out, and stood his ground. Bewildered Spain just grabbed the child up under arms, and then turned back to the other little one.

"Feliciano…come with me…we will have breakfast…but first, Romano is going to spend some time in his room."

Lovino was kicking and trying to get away, but Spain had a firm grip. Walking straight down the hall, Feliciano followed. He wondered if this was how it was going to be. His older brother seemed to be very naughty, and Spain was very angry with him.

The three arrived back in the room. Spain set the boy down on his bed, and not feeling very happy about it, he started to cry and beat his hands against the bed. The older nation just decided that the boy needed to cool off. He reached out and grabbed Feliciano's hand.

"Come on little one, your brother needs a time out…and then maybe he can join us in some fun."

"Okay big brother…" Feli took this as a moment between the two. They walked out of the room, and Spain closed the door.

Lovino heard the door close and he burst into tears. This was something that was very common. The little Italian had not gotten his way, and he was beginning to see that it would happen more and more now that his new little brother was going to be around. He had no choice, and he needed to find a way to get rid of him. Wiping his eyes, he looked over to the window. His bedroom was on the second floor of the mansion. His brother wouldn't come for him because Spain knew better. If Lovino wanted to have some breakfast, he would have to come out of his room and approach his brother to apologize. This was not something that would happen right away. The boy ran to his wardrobe, still having his night shirt on. Opening the heavy doors, he looked at his clothing. He grabbed a pair of navy knickerbocker pants, and a tan button up shirt. Putting them on, he was on a mission. Walking over to his bed, he pulled with all his might at his bed sheets and although he struggled, he was able to get them free. This would be perfect for him to use as an escape route.

Walking down to the dining room, Spain and little Italy just so happened to be joined by Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg. The three were sitting at the table being served some breakfast. Once Spain walked in with Feliciano, the three looked up. Malicia smiled, and excused herself from her chair. She knelt down in front of the boy and spoke to him gently.

"Well hello little one…I am so glad you are able to come and live with us. Would you like some breakfast?

The boy was shy at first and hid behind his brother, but once he realized it was a kind person addressing him, he smiled and shook his head.

"Yes…um yes please."

Arie and Fynn looked over to the child and were so surprised the new little nation did not respond in a rude or upset tone, that they smiled at each other and laughed. Spain looked over to them with a slight sideward gaze.

"And just what are you two laughing at? Is that any way to treat my little brother?"

Arie looked up and shrugged his shoulders, while he took a sip of his coffee. Setting the cup down, he cleared his throat.

"I was not laughing at the little one, I was merely just a tad bit surprised that's all. He is nothing like Romano, and its nice to be greeted in the morning from such an adorable little cherub, that's all."

Nodding his head, Spain smiled. He then looked down at the boy, but something crossed his mind. Netherlands looked around, and then stated the inevitable.

"So eh…where is the little monster anyway? Is he awake yet? Sleeping in…kidnapped…ran away?" Chuckling, he put in another scoop of sugar and then looked to Spain. The nation was not amused.

"No you idiot…he and I had some words this morning…rather he, than myself, and I just thought it would be much better suited for him to spend some time in his bedroom, until he cools down."

"Ah…so you punished him…such a likely story Antonio."

"No…ugg, whatever, he will just stay in there and be content. Anyway…what are the both of you doing today?" Spain crossed his arms over his chest. One of the maids came out from the kitchen and walked over to little Feliciano and set a bowl of oatmeal down for the child. He thanked her, and set a spoon in. Looking back up at Netherlands, Spain waited.

"Oh…well…I am going to go pick a fight, you know perhaps take over a small country, I just am in the mood for some fun. I suppose I will take Lux with me, because well…he is just doing nothing. Do you want to come 'Tonio?"

"Nah, I can't…I am going to spend the day with my little brothers. Feliciano has much to see, and perhaps we will go into town or something, play in the gardens. I am not sure. Romano has not worked on his Spanish lessons in a little while, but…"

"Eh…that's enough Spain…I get it, you are busy." Arie looked over his shoulder, and snapped a finger. "Fynn, come…we have to go…much to do. Perhaps let's take a little stroll over to Japan's…maybe he will be hospitable, and perhaps not. I guess we will just have to wait and see."

"Alright gentlemen…possibly see you later?"

The two nodded. They were always out and about, and Spain was not sure if they would be back tonight or several weeks from now. They were very spontaneous…sometimes.

Turning back to Malicia and Feliciano, he just looked at the two. Belgium was consuming some toast, and the little nation of Italy was still eating his oatmeal. Sitting down next to the boy, he made some small talk.

Back in Lovino's room…the boy was fishing his sheets down outside his window. He knew he would be okay because his bedroom window was below the library, and with breakfast going on, he knew he would be okay. The boy had packed himself a little bag of necessary items. He thought he would be better off by himself. If his brother was happy with the new little Italy, then there was no point in Lovino Vargas being around. He hoisted himself up and out on the window sill. Grabbing hold of the sheet that he had knotted to the bed, he slowly eased himself down, and within a matter of minutes, he was on ground level. He walked away from the mansion, and towards the front gate. Looking back, he sighed a deep breath, and spoke to himself.

"Ah…big brother is going to be sorry he replaced me…oh well…I guess I will just have to make myself available to new rule." The boy slung his bag over his shoulder, and made his way into the town. He was slightly hesitant since he had never been out on his own, but he was going to do it regardless.

"Come little one, finish up. You need a bath and then we will go ahead and have a nice little day."

The boy smiled and nodded. Malicia smiled and got up from the table. She leaned down and brushed the child's hair out of his face, and leaned down kissing him on the cheek.

"I am very glad you are here little one. I know your big brother agrees." She then got slightly quiet, and looked over to Spain. "Um…perhaps I should check on Romano? See if he maybe wants some breakfast?"

"Si, I suppose…can't really let him starve. While you are up there, why don't you see about giving him a bath, and you might want to alert him on his attitude. Then have him come outside. I think it would be nice for the two to play."

"Okay, sounds good…I am going to help the maids with some cleaning up and…"

"No, don't, that is their job my dear…and…"

Belgium walked up to him and put a finger up to his lips and hushed him.

"Now, now…you know I like helping around here. Go up and give the little one a bath, and then I will take care of Lovino. Once that is done, the both of us will join you and Feli."

"Okay, sounds good."

Smiling at him, she turned away and started clearing plates with one of the maids.

"Alright little one, let's hop to it." He held out a hand, and little Feliciano took it. He laughed and the two walked up the steps. Once arriving in the grand bathroom.

The boys clothing was taken off, and the bath was run. Mountains of bubbles were added, and the child was set inside. Spain poured water on his head, and lather was applied. He scrubbed the child and once this was done, the boy was taken out. Spain wrapped him up in a towel, and the two arrived back in the boy's potential room. Looking around, Spain spoke up regarding the decorum.

"I have an idea Feliciano…I think we should go to town, and get some decorations. Make this room yours, because after all, it is yours, and should reflect some happy here. Do you want that?"

The child began jumping up and down on the ground. He was so excited that his towel fell off and ran around the room.

"Yay! Yay…I want nice stuff for my room!"

"Okay, calm down, let's get you dressed and then we will go outside." He walked to the closet, and took out some old outfits from when Romano was a little smaller. Setting aside some pants, and a shirt, he walked up to the boy. He put on the shirt first, and then put on the pants. Once this was finished, the two walked outside, and the boy ran around on the grass, looking at all the wonderful things.

Malicia had gotten finished cleaning, and decided to check on Lovino. She was sure he was cooled off and as she ascended up the stairs, she hummed a little tune. All in her mind, she was thinking about Spain. He had been on her mind for a little while now, and she just wanted to express her feelings. As she approached the room, she went to open the door, but it did not budge. Pushing it harder, she slammed through the door, and fell slightly on the ground. Gasping she looked over to the bed, and noticed there was no small child. Looking more, she saw that there was a sheet tied to the bed…and now it was all making sense. The boy had seemed to escape. However was she going to explain this to Spain?