Elizaveta phased back and forth inside the meeting room. All the countries have been worried sick about Yao. The man hadn't replied to any of their calls and hadn't attended any meetings for the past weeks. They already visited Yao's house, but the old man wasn't there. The only question that was swimming on their mind was: Where was Yao?
The large doors were slammed hard as Toris came running toward the frowning nations. They ran a search and rescue operation for Yao and whoever finds the nation, will be rewarded. Mei, Im Yong Soo, Kaoru and especially Kiku haven't slept for their brother's sake. The allies, axis and others decided to set aside all the hatred for once and help their fellow nations. Even though Yao's disappearance was hard for everyone, it had a good side. The broken relationships have been fixed, the distanced families were reunited and the nations gave peace to the world.
"Anything new, Toris?" Ludwig asked as he stretched his back and sipped his coffee. Toris sadly shook his head. "All are the same. Just fake people calling and telling they have found Yao." "Well we can't give up." Elizaveta stated firmly. "Trust me. We're trying, Elizaveta. We're trying hard. Don't worry, we'll find your friend soon enough." Roderich smiled at her and rubbed her back, comforting the stressed nation. Kiku came with a tray full of cups of coffee and Feliciano with cookies. They handed it to every nation.
Alfred rested his head on the table. Just a week ago, before Yao disappeared, he saw Yao and Arthur talking about something. He just set it aside, knowing it was none of his business. But later that day, Arthur came home without a word. Alfred just shrugged it off, he and Arthur have never have a real conversation since the relationship of Kiku and Arthur took place. But after studying Arthur's moves for the past few days, Alfred noticed Arthur acting strange. He is jumpy and he always talk by himself, muttering some strange words.
Alfred glanced at Arthur across the table. He was sweating and he can't sit still. What the heck is wrong with him, Alfred raised a brow. "Are you okay, Arthur?" he asked a bit loud, making the nations turn their attention to the two. Arthur jumped a bit high and Ludwig eyed him suspiciously. Kiku also noticed it.
"I-I'm fine. N-no need t-to worry." He was stuttering. Alfred knew something was wrong so he pushed the topic a bit too far. The other nations listened intently to the conversation and to the show Alfred was putting. "Are you sure?" Arthur nodded.
"Say, where did you and Yao went last week? I've seen you two talking about something before he disappeared." Arthur widened his eyes and stuttered. Ivan's dark aura started surrounding him. "I-I, we, we grabbed some coffee and talked about the meeting. After, w-we p-parted ways. I didn't saw him after that." "But I saw you two at the port." Ivan interrupted. "I went fishing that time and I saw you two climbing to your boat."
The room was covered with tension. Arthur began sweating and he felt he was being sandwiched by two walls. Suddenly, Kaoru stood up, knocking his chair in the process. Kiku widened his eyes as his brother approached the British knight and grabbed him by the collar. "You. You killed my brother. You killed, Yao." "Now, mon ami, you can't say that if you have no proof." "Shut up, frog. Are you people blind? I've been studying his moves for the past few days. He is guilty."
Kiku stood up and stared at Arthur. Their eyes met. "Is it true?" Arthur bowed his head down in shame. The nations gasped as he nodded. Kaoru's fist met Arthur's jaw, and the man fell off of his chair. Arthur widened his eyes. He's in the same situation when he punched Yao. Gilbert and Mathias grabbed Kaoru's arms, holding the nation.
"Calm down, brother." Im Yong Soo approached his brother and patted his back. "Yao won't be happy about what you did if he's here." "Well he is not here! That bastard is the reason why he isn't here!" Alfred ran towards Arthur and helped him. "Me? I'm not the only one who is the reason of Yao's disappearance. You thought you're not of the reason why he left, huh Kaoru?," Arthur took a seat and the room fell silent. Kaoru widened his eyes and just stood there, in the same spot.
"He was your brother. The one who raised you, Im Yong Soo, Mei and Kiku. But you left him. You left the old man alone." Kaoru glared and balled his fist, ready to attack, but Kiku beat him to the punch. Kiku approached the man and slapped him. Arthur widened his eyes and bowed down. "We're over."
Kiku left the room, followed by his brothers, Mei and Elizaveta. "I hope you're satisfied, Arthur. Let's go, Feliks." Toris and Feliks left the room, followed by the others.
Kiku ran towards Yao's house. He opened the gates and headed for the garden, where a sakura tree firmly stood. They planted this tree when all of them were just a child. The tree holds many memories. He fell to his knees and cried. After a while, a hand rested on his shoulder. He looked up and saw Kaoru staring at the same tree. Im Yong Soo sat beside him and smiled. Mei hugged Kiku from behind.
Kiku cried again but this time, he was sure it was a river of thankful tears. He is thanking Yao silently inside his head for this moment.
I wish I could re-live a lot of moments in my life, moments where I was just . . . happy.