Nihao! :D

Got caught up with preparing for exams and of course watching Jesse Cox's Beyond: Two Souls! (Such a great commentator and also the game!)

Ayumi Kudou - Aww! Glad you love that reader! It means I iz doing something right! :D especially if you don't usually like those sort of fanfics! My day haz been made! Also your input on that story is much appreciated! I shall take it to heart :D Also this is SUCH an adorable couple XD (Thanks for requesting it!)

Mystery Fan - YAY! (Glomps you) Killer cliffhangers FTW! XD also for the second part :D Sure! I shall do that for you! I'll just edit it a bit to fit it in! :D and also before I forget, as what Ayumi Kudou had said, I also want to thank you Mystery Fan for requesting it :D (otherwise I would have never thought of writing it! :D)

ZodiacDOG101 - Thanks! Your feedback is very much appreciated! :D *Victory dance*

Nat - That's sad if Cuba is like that, I'm not that familiar with Cuba and its history :L But I'm very glad for you that your big sis and your parents got out of there! :D I hope you liked the one-shot regardless though!

RandomPerson - I guess I like to be a bit different in writing these one-shots XD (Which can be both a good and a bad thing) yeah I've noticed that too :P even if you were on the Axis team at least have a backbone to the reader (or a very convincing damsel in distress without being too obnoxious, it's possible to accomplish it) also my dear comrade to your last sentence about the reader :D Spoilers. Spoilers. (even though it isn't really anymore XD)

You know should know the drill by now, *dramatic music*

This second LiechtensteinXChina is for you, Ayumi Kudou

I hope you like a prequel one-shot :D

Disclaimer: Hetalia belongs to Himaruya Hidekazu!

Liechtenstein inhaled the exotic air. She strode down the busy streets as sellers yelled out to potential customers.

Blending with the massive crowd, she observed the vivid atmosphere. There were so many types of trinkets and things that she had never laid eyes on before. The various aroma that consumed the lively place never cease to amaze her senses.

She watched exchanges of strange yet fascinating goods being sold and children playfully running among the noisy mass, before looking over the food stalls.

'So many interesting dishes,' she breathed. Entranced, she watched as the old man stirring a large pan of sorts. A vok if I can recall right, Liechtenstein thought as the wok burst into flames. Gasping she took a step back.

'Ah! Such delicious dishes, aru.' Smiling, she turned to her right.

'Mr. China!'

China smiled, 'Nihao! Miss Liechtenstein! I didn't expect to see you here, where is your brother, aru?'

Liechtenstein, 'Big bruther couldn't come with me, some business came up for him but I'm so happy that he still let me go!'

China nodded, 'Ah, It' a shame he can't mix business with pleasure,'

Liechtenstein admired the scenery around her once more. 'I've never been to Chinatown before…' she said to herself.

'Really, aru?' She nodded her head.

'No… I have also never tried your cuisines either.'

She looked over to China who was frowning. Have I insulted him? 'S-sorry…'

This confused him. 'Why the apology?'

'For offending you,'

'But you haven't,' he snapped his fingers in sudden thought. 'Let's go, aru!'

'Where are we going?' She asked, letting him take her down the busy street.

'To taste the finest Chinese dishes in Chinatown!'

'Sounds lovely!' she giggled.

No sooner they stopped in front of a restaurant that was framed by an embellishment of a large dragon.

Her eyes trailed from it enormous golden head to its spiked tail, snaking around the white marble pillars. Peering closer she tugged at China's red sleeve. 'Why does it have animals engraved on the pillar?'

China smiled, 'Those are the Chinese zodiac signs,'

'Chinese Zodiac?' she repeated.

Gesturing towards the heavily engraved oak door, they went in.

The waiter led them to their seat. China pulled the chair out for Liechtenstein, she blushed as she sat down, 'Thank you.'

'I have been observing how some of the westerners do this for lovely ladies, aru,'

Such a charmer, her cheeks redden even more as he joined her at the table.

'About the Zodiac, what is it?' Liechtenstein titled her head slightly. He chuckled, 'Not to be confused with the Greek Zodiac, the Sheng xiao or as I told you, the Chinese Zodiac, is a type of metric system that we use,'

The waiter placed down the menu and smiled at them, 'Call me over when you are ready,' returning the gesture and nodding, he turned back to Liechtenstein.

'Where was I aru?'

Liechtenstein smiled, 'You were saying that it was used as a system?' Nodding to himself, he continued.

'It is split into 12 different parts that are allocated to an animal on a duration of years rather than months, there's even a story about it too… well actually many different stories.'

She beamed. 'That sounds intriguing!' He blushed before rubbing his head.

'W-what would you like to order, aru?'

She leaned forward, looking at the menu. 'Ants climbing trees? Vhat is it?'

'It's a Szechuan pork dish that is served over deep fired noodle, very spicy,' he replied, flicking through the pages and occasionally glancing at her.

'And Bang Bang Ji?'

'Uh, chicken that are cut into matchstick pieces, cooked with hot chili oil and served over a sheet of green bean paste,'

'Can we try them?'

China grinned, 'Sure! As long as you can handle spicy food,' waving the waiter over, he begin to order, dumplings, spring rolls, Chinese tea and of course rice and the two dishes that she asked for. The waiter wrote speedily in his notepad trying to keep up with his excited customer.

She watched the interaction with a smile. He is a very interesting man.

No sooner as the waiter went away, China inhaled. 'My apologises, I just get excited when someone tries my food for the first time.'

She giggled, 'That is alright, Mr. China … It adds a certain charm to you.'

She redden and look at the nearby fish tank, vhat compel me to say that? She looked back as the entre of spring rolls and dumplings arrived followed by the main course and then the drinks. 'Enjoy,' the waiter smiled before leaving.

China, who was staring off at the large sculpture of a tiger looked down at the golden clothed table. '… Spring rolls, aru?'

She nodded, 'Yes, thank you,'

He watched her take the roll and set it on her plate. She called me charming, aru.

Feeling his cheeks burn yet again, he stood up, 'Err… men's room,'

Did I make things awkward? She sighed, picking at her food.

I did, didn't I?

China paced back and forth in the bathroom.

Pull yourself together aru! It's just a friendly outing nothing more!

China stopped and headed to the sink as another man entered, casting a smile at one another, he frowned after the man went into one of the cubicles.

I'm over thinking this, aru!

Another thought sank into his mind. I mustn't make her wait too long, that's bad quality for a host!

Splashing water over his face, he nodded at his reflection. I know what I can do! With renewed determination he exited the bathroom.

I know she'll love it.

'How is the food for you, aru?' She looked up and beamed at him.

'It's delicious!'

He beamed back at her, 'I am glad that you think so!'

Helping himself to his food, they ate in silence.

She couldn't help but keep glancing at him.

'Is something wrong?' China asked.

'Uh… vell…' she took her napkin, 'you have something there…' without another word she reached out and wiped the sauce from his cheek.

They looked at each other as she moved back to her seat. Trembling, she continued to eat. Vhy am I acting this way? This is not like me at all!

'T-thank you, aru,' he muttered before eating at his plate.

Silence filled the room, it's like as if I vere having dinner with big bruther and Mr. Austria but different. Her sigh caught his attention, 'I was thinking maybe after this I would bring you somewhere else … if you would like to?'

She looked at him. 'I vould be honoured, Mr. China.'

He nodded and laughed, 'It's a good place, I go there all the time when I can, aru,'

She smiled, 'Vell vhat are ve vaiting for! Let's eat!'

The tense and awkward atmosphere soon turned as they laughed and conversed.

'You know if I knew you were here, I would have made something for you, aru.' She tilted her head, 'Next time I suppose, Mr. China,'

China checked his watch, 'Ah! We should go now before they close!' signaling the waiter, he paid for the meal. He raised his hand up before she could protest, 'It is my treat, aru, you are my guest after all.'

Getting up, they headed out the beautiful door and back into the busy street.

'Vhere is it, Mr. China?' she asked, walking beside him.

'You'll see, it's a surprise!' He answered.

'Also…' she watch him rub the back of his neck, 'Yes?' she urged.

'C-could you call me China? It makes me feel strange,'

She grin, 'Certainly Mr. China,'

She giggled at his amused face, 'Vhy does it make it so strange?'

'It makes me feel so old, aru!'

'But are you not old?'

'Yes, I am but- we are here, aru!'

Turning, her eyes widen.

'Aww! This place is vonderful!' grasping China's hand, she ran into the shop.

Animals stared back at her as she looked around, 'They are so cute!' running up to a litter of kittens, she turned and hugged China.

He felt the spread of heat across his cheeks. 'Thank you for everything today!' she muffled against his silk shirt.

'Y-your welcome, aru,' He stummered. Releasing him, she turned back to the litter, 'If only big bruther would let me keep them!'

'It costs too much to look after them,' came another voice. China panicked. He didn't see what happened right?

'Big bruther!' She cried clutching onto him, 'Mr. China showed me the most beautiful places today!'

He nodded stoic as usual. 'That is good to hear,' he turned to China, 'Thank you for your hospitality, it is greatly appreciated, we must take our leave now,'

Heading out the door with her beloved brother she turned and waved, 'Thank you China! If you visit us, it vould be my pleasure to show you around!'

China grin as he waved back. She called me China … aru

Yet as they departed, a sinking feeling clouded both of their hearts. A particular yearning feeling.

But that would make them star-crossed lovers with such… wistful thoughts.

I hoped you enjoyed it! :D I wanted Liechtenstein to say something about her place too but I then realised that I knew nothing about her (as in Country), This calls for research into the countries that I am not familiar with once my exams are over!

Next up: Mystery Fan's second part to The Island!

Also those dishes you heard Liechtenstein asking during the restaurant scene. They are legit, Google it if you don't take my word for it. Same story with the Chinese Zodiac, (but I have no idea how accurate I wrote it down though).

Let me know what you think, the good, the bad and the ugly (hang on, that sounds like a movie title?) or well comments really, I don't mind reading and replying to them as long as its somehow related to the one-shots :P

But till then have an AWESOME DAY/NIGHT!

CommandoCherry off with the fairies!