Okay, so, mistake in the first chapter: it was Dien Bien Phu, not Diem Biem Phu... I mixed it up... *looks sheepish*
So, this is one of my most difficult projects, so updating might be a challenge...
I don't own Hetalia! end /AN/
"If we use Communism, we'll get strong fast." North Vietnam insisted, while her sister shook her head. "No, I don't really like that idea... Maybe we should try a more democratic approach?"
"No way! Communism is better, and we'll get China's backing!" North Vietnam retorted, glaring slightly. South Vietnam blanched. "I want to be like America, not Russia, not China. America said he would help us-"
"He won't help us as much as China and their new system will! Listen to me: Don't be foolish, and don't fight this. It's for the best." North Vietnam had a very intent look on her face. However, this just seemed to be an argument they couldn't resolve. "I'm calling the other nations. I don't want to be communist!" South Vietnam said, picking up the phone. Her sister scowled, but made no move to stop her.
Only hours later, they'd flown to Switzerland's house, where the nations had agreed to convene. Sides were chosen as expected, with China and Russia supporting North Vietnam, and America supporting South Vietnam.
"If she doesn't want it, you shouldn't force it on her!" He had said, while North Vietnam glared at him. China, of course, was quick with a reply. "You shouldn't force your democracy on North Vietnam either aru!"
"That will leave us all at a stand-still," France had pointed out, though he didn't seem nearly as interested as everyone else. He was still pretty sore over their defeat of him, after all. America looked over North Vietnam.
"North Vietnam, I don't understand! Why would you want a commie government?" North Vietnam just shook her head at him. He was too naive. How could he, and her sister, honestly believe such a government would work? Russia smiled. "Because she's smart, da?"
America glared, and China just groaned. They weren't getting anywhere.
"Hey... How about, me and North just be separate countries?" South Vietnam said a little hesitantly. The suggestion caused everyone to stop, thinking if that was really a good idea.
"Sounds like it would work to me aru..." China said thoughtfully, while America sighed and nodded. He would prefer neither of the sisters to be communist, but if that's the way it had to be...
North Vietnam was frowning, muttering something along the lines of 'why can't we both be communist', but otherwise everyone was decided. North and South Vietnam were to be separated from now on.
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South Vietnam smiled at America as he helped her set up furniture in her house. She had moved out of her shared home only a couple of days ago, and of course America was more than willing to help her.
"Is that the last of it?" He asked brightly, wiping his forehead with the back of his arm. She smiled again, nodding. "Yes, that's it. I can't thank you enough for your help-"
"A hero doesn't do things for himself, he does things for others!" America chirped happily, giving her a thumbs-up. South Vietnam laughed. "Alright then...Do you want some tea or something?"
"Do you have any coffee?" America asked, and Vietnam just shook her head. "Um, no, I've never even had coffee..."
"Well then, you have to try it! One minute, I'll go get some from my plane!" And before South Vietnam could possibly reject or accept the demand, America was out the door. She stood there, listening as he noisily made his way through the brush outside, until he came back holding a container, which he waved around excitedly.
"This is coffee! It's the instant kind, so it's not quite as good, but you'll love it!" America was nearly shouting, while South Vietnam watched him with wide eyes. He ran into her kitchen, setting up the water to boil.
"Believe me, you'll love coffee..." He said as he sat down to wait. South Vietnam sat down as well, smiling at him. "I guess it's worth a try, right?"
America laughed a little, but nodded. He loved it when she smiled, because her whole face lit up. It was as if she couldn't stand to smile only with the bottom half of her face, even when she was only a little amused. It didn't occur to him that she might only smile like that around him.
/AN/ Anyway, so after getting independence, South and North Vietnam had a bit of a problem: The northerners, led by Ho Chi Minh, wanted Communism. The Southerners, however, didn't like the idea at all. So, at the Geneva conference, it was decided that the country would be split into two countries.
America, of course, sent troops etc. to help combat the Viet Cong, essentially a terrorist group committed to uniting the countries under Communism. Sounds a lot like the Korean war, no? Anyway, so, in the next chapters, you'll see him training her and stuff.
China, and the Soviet Union, helped North Vietnam, so you'll probably see them around as well. Yay training montages! Okay, maybe not montages, but you know what I mean! Please let me know if this chapter was satisfactory!