Well, I've been doing my research, and here comes more of the story! Now, I can't seem to find when South Korea joined the war, but I know they were there, as well as Australia. And I don't know Australian slang/lingo/whatever you call it, so try not to cringe...
My poor bunny keeps getting scared out of its wits by my dad, whether it be him petting her too roughly or simply slamming open a door. He's just used to dogs and kids, I guess!
I don't own Hetalia! end /AN/
North Vietnam carefully took aim and shot again. She looked back towards Russia, almost like a child waiting for approval. Russia slowly looked at the target, and finally nodded. "That was good. But maybe you can do even better, da?"
North Vietnam bit back a groan, turning back resolutely towards the target. "I can." she said, reloading the gun. Russia was a tough teacher, but at least he seemed to care about what she was trying to do. She would get her sister back, no matter what it took.
* * *
America opened the door to Australia, beaming at him. "Hey Aus! How've you been?"
Australia grinned back. "Just fine, mate. Where's South Vietnam?"
America bit his lip, putting an arm around Australia's shoulders. He hesitated, then started speaking. "She's in the other room. I thought you and I ought to talk a little... you know, without her hearing..."
"And why's that?" Australia asked, looking a little concerned now.
"Well," America said, sounding a little tentative, "I just want to know what your reasons are for joining this fight... Not that I'm not happy that you're supporting me and South Vietnam or anything, but all the same..."
Australia shrugged. "It's fine. I don't want Communism so close to home, you know? It's how you feel about Cuba, I guess."
America nodded. "Okay, I understand. Glad to have you with us!"
* * *
North Vietnam stayed out on her porch, keeping a watch. She could see her sister's house from where she sat, even if she couldn't see what was going on. But that would change soon enough, she knew it would. Even with America's backing, her sister couldn't keep away forever. They'd been together through thick and thin, their bond was too strong to just throw away this way.
Suddenly, however, a shot rang out, and she dove for cover.
What was going on?! Was she really being attacked?!
Part of her porch exploded, and the shrapnel hit her in the face, causing her to scream in pain. She had to get inside, now!
Despite her bleeding face, and the porch still exploding around her, she managed to find the door and slip inside. Breathing heavily, she huddled against the wall. Was this how America was playing now?!
Not too far away, America fired another bomb, face set grimly. He would keep North Vietnam inside that house and away from South Vietnam, even if he had to bomb her porch nonstop.
South Vietnam had been slightly uncomfortable with his methods, but then her fear of her sister prevailed and she agreed.
* * *
South Korea had arrived without a lot of excitement. America was a little confused by the way he was acting, however.
"Hi, I'm South Korea... I'm kinda like you, really... We have a lot in common..." He said shyly, scratching the back of his neck as he talked. South Vietnam had giggled a little. "I know, I've heard about you."
America butted in then. "Yeah, I was there, remember that, South Korea?"
South Korea was a little less than pleased with America's intrusion, and muttered unhappily, "Yeah, I remember..."
Then, however, South Vietnam gasped, holding her side. "Ow! I-I think it's the Viet Cong!" America immediately put an arm around her, trying to comfort her. "It's okay, just take deep breaths!"
It made him furious to see her like this. It made him hate North Vietnam all the more.
Several long moments passed, and South Vietnam's breathing evened out slowly. "Thanks, I think I'm okay now," she said quietly, shifting out from under America's arm.
No, you'll never be okay until she's gone, America thought, but even he knew that would be too extreme an action to take. Destroying another country was not something he, or the rest of the world, took lightly. For now, he could just keep her away.
"Are you sure?" South Korea said sympathetically, his large eyes filled with concern. South Vietnam nodded, smiling a little at her fellow Asian. "Really, I am."
Australia tried to get a conversation going, but it seemed the atmosphere had simply been ruined.
/AN/Yes! I'm finally updating! I feel so accomplished, updating several stories within a few days! Maybe I'll even update Carnival! But I digress...
Basically, America's plan was an offensive one, bombing North Vietnam along the border so they would stay back. Australia joined in the war on the South Korean side so that they would be safer from Communist forces, and South Korea joined in because, well, there was an obvious similiarity between itself and South Vietnam. The Viet Cong were still able to run operations, however, going through Laos and Cambodia.