I'm back, everyone!
Al: Heyy, we got a little...problem.
Me: What is it?
Al: We're at a disadvantage right now! It's such a crisis!
Me: I'll take care of that in a moment. *Whispers* Let's see what our favorite Estonian is up to.
Al: What was that? Did I just hear you say "Estonia?"
Me: No, no, that was just...uh, slip of tongue!
Eduard hid behind a shrub, hoping no one would see him.
He had dealt with his concern for Toris for the entire week, but he just couldn't take it anymore.
All he wanted was to see his brother again-which lead to him following Alfred as soon as he left the house. He was careful not to be seen, however.
After the first five blocks, he came out of hiding and walked right behind them.
They didn't seem to notice, which was a good thing. If they had, they would definitely freak, or even hold a slight grudge in Arthur's case. He strolled calmly and quietly near the unsuspecting heroes, when all of a sudden there was a loud snap from the twig he had stepped on.
The four turned around in alarm. They laid their eyes upon the branch, which had clearly been walked on. Yet, they saw no one.
"For heaven's sake, I swear someone's been following us..."
"It was probably just the wind, or Pierre freaking out over the thunderclouds."
"No, it can't be the wind. Just can't be." Vash, for the first time, looked worried.
"Let's just go. We can't have distractions, remember?" Alfred stated in determination.
The others looked at each other, nodded, and moved on, although Vash still glared at the empty space behind them.
As they left, a pair of sapphire eyes peered at them from behind a wall.
Eduard breathed a sigh of relief. That had been too close.
He continued on, hiding from them at every opportunity.
He had been following them halfway when they got to a traffic light.
They had gone across just as it turned orange, and when he continued, a car flew right past him, barely making contact.
"OUTTA MY WAY, STUPID KID!" A vicious-looking man sped by, glaring daggers at Eduard.
In turn, Eduard rolled his eyes. "Wanker."
Looking around, he knew that the group had walked out of sight now, and he had no way of getting to them.
He shook his head and walked straight foward.
But as he did, he looked to his left and saw two headlights.
In a fit of apprehension, he backed away and fell onto the dirt road. Luckily for him, the car stopped just in time.
"Hey, aren't you the same kid who got in my way before?"
Eduard REALLY didn't feel like answering to him. He just turned and ran.
"Get back over here! You need to be taught a lesson!" The guy pulled over and ran out after him.
Oh shit. This isn't gonna go well.
In his haste, he felt he had dropped something. But that wasn't important right now.
Quickly, he dashed into an alley and hid behind a dumpster, hoping he wouldn't be seen.
He heard quick footsteps and tumultuous words, which faded in a flash.
Relaxing a bit, Eduard walked out and bounded into the sidewalk...and smacking into something as soon as he did.
After dropping to the ground, he looked up to see his assailant scowling at him.
"Hmmm. You're not as innocent as you seem, are you?" The man narrowed his eyes as he spoke.
"Oh, I don't really know what you're talking about. Why don't we discuss that in, like, a million years..." He slowly stood up.
As he tried to walk away, he felt something strike the back of his head.
The man had thrown a wallet at him. Oh, so I did drop something.
"You know him, don't you?"
"Um, who? I don't understand a thing you're saying." But deep down, Eduard was beginning to piece together the facts, and now suspected that this man had possibly hurt someone, and wouldn't hesitate to injure another. His victim very well could've been...
"Don't lie to me, brat! I saw your little family photo in your wallet."
"Uh-um-but-uh-" There was nothing Eduard to say to help himself. Now, he was sure that this was definitely the guy who took his brother.
"Whoever your little friend is, I found him wandering around my property a week ago. He looked just as innocent as you did, but he...he was part of that divine conspiracy as well! For all I know, that stupid Alfred F. Jones probably sent him to steal any secrets I happened to spill! Since he knows about my true intentions, I'm making sure he never tells anyone-even if I never let him see the light of day again."
Eduard paled in apprehension. He had to be careful, for he was dealing with a spiteful nutcase.
"What did you do with my brother?" He blurted out, finally snapping out of his trance.
"No time to explain. I must go home now." The stranger walked across the street and started towards a gray building.
Eduard followed him. "You're not going anywhere until I get answers!"
"Eduard! You stupid idiot!" Feliks softly cursed to himself.
They had been wandering the streets for twenty minutes, but still no sign of the blond nation.
"F-Feliks, don't you think you're taking this situation a little too, uh, abruptly? W-we have no idea what we're doing right now."
"Like, don't argue with me! It's bad enough that Liet's missing, now Eduard's gone nuts and the entire world is going through a shift! What can I do these days? Like, I don't even have time to go to the mall anymore! The world is. NOT. KIND!"
Raivis frowned at his sudden attitude.
"Oh, I'm really sorry, Raivis. I'm just- not good with sudden changes, that's all."
They kept on wandering the streets, seemingly hopeless at first.
"...Stupid brat! Didn't your parents teach you not to talk to strangers?"
"W-what's that noise?"
Al: Oh, so you were saying Estonia.
Me: *sigh* Guilty as charged.
Al: Man, I hope that kid isn't in serious trouble.
Me: We'll see. I hope you're ready to re-enter your battle.
Al: Of course I am! I'm the hero, after all! :D
Me: We'll be back (hopefully soon) with the next chapter.
From, your fellow author Blue Cotinga Girl-
Al: AND ALFRED F. JONES! :D