Times of the Past. Ch. 2
A/N: Just so you know, this isn't in order by date. It's pretty random. Oh, and for this chapter, just pretend there are roads and bikes back in Germania's time. DX
It was a lovely summer day. The sky was blue and the air was warm with a cool breeze to cool it down. It was the perfect day to go bike riding and it was just what the Bielschmidt brothers did..
A young, six year old (by appearance) Ludwig, hurried out the door behind his older brother. His little legs couldn't keep up with Gilbert's longer legs and there was soon a distance between them.
"Wait for me!" Ludwig wailed. Gilbert stopped, turning partially around and grinned at his little brother.
"Can't keep up with the awesome me, can you?" Gilbert snickered, his hands akimbo.
Ludwig pouted, crossing his arms over his chest. "It's just because your bigger than me!"
"And not as awesome. Kesese!" Gilbert laughed. Ludwig glared at him until Gilbert stopped laughing.
"I bet I can ride my bike faster!" Ludwig challenged him. He smirked, knowing Gilbert couldn't resist a challenge. He always took up a chance to show how awesome he is.
"Pfft! Sure! I'll beat you no sweat!" Gilbert exclaimed, his eyes gleaming in excitement.
"Cannot!" Ludwig spat back defiantly.
"Can too!" Gilbert retorted.
"Cannot!" Ludwig repeated.
"Ok then. If you're so sure you can beat me then how about we have a race!" Gilbert offered.
Ludwig smiled. "You're on!"
The two brothers ran to their bikes painted as their flags. They road down the road until they reached the abandoned house with the large, circular drive way.
"Ok, first one to finish five laps-"
"Ten!" Ludwig interrupted. Gilbert smirked.
"Alright, ten then. First one to finish ten laps wins." Gilbert told him.
"What do I win when I win?" Ludwig asked.
"You mean when I win? If I win, you have to do my chores for a whole week!" Gilbert said.
"And if I win?" Ludwig asked.
"Name your price." Gilbert told him, just to humor him because he knew he would win.
"You have to eat a worm!" Ludwig giggled. Gilbert allowed a small snicker at the thought of eating a worm but agreed anyway. He shook Ludwig's hand to seal the deal.
The two brothers lined up on the one longer side of the oval. The both sat on the bikes, leaning over the handlebars slightly.
"On your mark..." Gilbert said, glancing over at Ludwig before looking back ahead, "Get set..."
"Go!" Both Gilbert and Ludwig exclaimed. As fast as they could, they both started turning their pedals, quickly picking up speed. Ludwig hugged close to the inside of the circle. He slowed down slightly as he approached the turn. Gilbert sped on past, almost going off the black top.
Gilbert easily pulled ahead. Ludwig pedaled harder to try and catch up but Gilbert's white hair disappeared around the next turn before he got up to full speed.
They kept going as fast as they could. The warm summer air whipped past their faces and blew their hair back. They got tired about half way through but neither wanted to give in.
Over halfway through, Ludwig approached a corner. He was going faster than usual and took a sharp turn. Having just shed his training wheels, he still wasn't that good at steering or balance. His bike tipped over and tossed him onto the hard, unforgiving concrete. Luckily he was wearing a helmet so his head wasn't hurt but his knee got skinned and started bleeding.
Ludwig started crying, covering his knees and not trying to get up.
Gilbert heard his brother start crying and instantly got worried. He pedaled faster until he saw Ludwig at the corner and slowed down. His mind jumped to horrible conclusions when he saw Ludwig trapped under his bike and howling like an animal in a snare.
Gilbert halted his bike and hurried over to Ludwig, "What's wrong?" he asked, looking over him. He noticed the scrapes, mostly on his knee and quickly understood.
"I-I f-fell!" Ludwig sniffled. Gilbert offered a hand.
"Let's get you home and Germania can look at that knee for you." Gilbert told him. Ludwig shook his head.
"I-It hurts!" he cried. His face was red and streaked with tears and boogers. Gilbert resisted the urge to roll his eyes.
"You're such a baby. Hold onto my neck, I'll carry you." Gilbert instructed him. He pulled the bike off of Ludwig and slipped his arms under his knees and back. Ludwig wrapped his arms around his neck as Gilbert scooped him up.
"When did you get so heavy?" Gilbert asked when he picked him up. Ludwig sniffed but couldn't help but giggle. Gilbert carried his brother home, frequently having to stop and adjust positions. Once home, Germania put a band aid over Ludwig's knee.
"Oh Ludwig?" Gilbert asked.
Ludwig glanced over at his brother. "Ja?"
Gilbert smirked at him. "I wouldda won if you hadn't been a baby and fallen!"
A/N: Please review! I'd love to heave suggestions/comments/questions/concerns.