Sorry for the wait, no time as usual. But I promise I'll be able to update faster soon. I have 9 more weeks left of school and next week is the last week of club volleyball until school volleyball starts but even then school volleyball stays pretty well out of the way for the most part.

Anyway, here's the 5th chapter of America's Secrets so please enjoy! (I own nothing)

Today the nations would be meeting states 14-20 and then 5 or so a day to help get through it faster. For some reason America seemed to be becoming nervous and jumping, but whenever they asked a state, they just shrugged and walked off. So they were a bit peeved and getting nervous themselves. Not much could shake America after all. But they shoved it all to the back of their heads for later and made their way to their seats in the auditorium.

Soon enough, America ran out from back stage and sat down in the middle of the front row to stop anything random flying objects from hitting anyone of the nations behind him. And as soon as he sat down a boy with golden blonde hair and deep brown eyes came out with a bored expression on his face like he could be doing something better right now. They also almost didn't notice him walk out, he was a lot like Canada.

"I'm Vermont, the 14th state and joined on March 4, 1791. My human name is Leonardo and my parents beside America are England and France. Please try to remember I'm here too, it's very annoying when people forget you're there and trample all over you. You wouldn't like it if you were in my position and I'm sure the only reason I'm noticed is because America is my father and is so loud and easily noticed. Now, if you don't mind, I'm going back to the wood shop to finish something up before dinner." He walked off with his thumb on his chin, deep in thought about something and nearly tripping the next boy who came running out.

This boy had long blonde hair tied back in a low ponytail with most of his bangs falling around his face and dark blue eyes with sunglasses sitting on his head. He seemed like a ball full of energy waiting to burst forth. It made the nations a little wary.

"Hey! I'm Kentucky or Reed, the 15th and joined on June 1, 1792. My parents are England, Germany, and Scotland, though I'm a lot more like Dad than any of them. Try not to piss me off though, I'm usually easygoing but when I'm pissed people run for the hills. Now I'm gonna go annoy Del or someone, maybe play a prank or two." They last part was more of an afterthought as the energetic blonde walked off the stage, an evil grin on his face.

"America, I'm rather worried for that one." England said.

"Don't be, that's nothing compared to some of the others. And Reed, just don't damage anything or you're staying in your room for a week with no for of entertainment what-so-ever!" America replied and shouted.

"Shit! Got it Pops!"

"That's a punishment comrade?" Russia asked with a raised brow.

"The kid's got ADHD, a week without any form of entertainment is practically murder to him. Now pay attention, my next state's up."

The next state was a girl with crimped bright blonde hair with blue-violet eyes. She seemed like another of the states bursting with energy but more toned down and controlled unlike Kentucky and possibly a few of the states to come.

"Hey there, I'm Tennessee or Aziza, 16th state at your service! I joined on June 1, 1796 and my parents are England and Africa. I love farming and spending time with animals so if you ever need me check the barn or greenhouse. I'm off to check on Snowball, she's a couple weeks pregnant and I wanna make sure she stays healthy and safe." She ran off the stage with a carefree grin on her face full of excitement. America merely smiled after his animal-loving daughter.

Next came a strict yet fun-loving looking boy with flat rust brown hair and dark blue eyes. He looked like the kind of boy that would argue with himself a lot.

"I'm Ohio or Aldrick, but just call me Al or Rick, I like those names better. Anyway, I'm the 17th state, joined on March 1, 1803, and my parents are England, Germany, Scotland, and Ireland. I'm also a bit bipolar so don't get offended if I suddenly snap, most of the states have some sort of disorder because of our people or how we grew up, but don't blame Dad for it." He walked away with his hands in his pockets.

Soon after he left, a black skinned girl came out. She seemed very nervous until she saw America give an encouraging nod, telling her he was right there for her. She had dark brown hair and chocolate brown eyes with a kind and gentle smile on her face.

"Hello, I'm Louisiana or Alicia. I'm the 18th state and joined on April 30th, 1812 and my parents are France, Germany, Spain, and Africa. I'm still wary of old slave countries because I was often treated as one too so please don't take offence if I flinch away from one of you. I'm sorry."

"It's alright. Those days are long gone sweetie, we no longer cling to those ways and are now rather repulsed at the idea so you have nothing to worry about young one." France assured her with a kind and honest smile. She smiled back and sat down in an empty seat next to him trustingly. America smiled at the way France was able to get his daughter to trust him, he knew France wouldn't hurt anyone without reason.

The next state was a girl who came racing in. She had brown-red hair and golden-amber eyes. She had a track suit on and seemed to be constantly moving or twitching as if she couldn't stop.

"HiI'mIndianaorAlair! The19thstateandjoinedonDecember11,1816! OtherparentisFrance!" They could hardly understand a word that came out of her mouth and blinked as America sighed.

"Alair, not everyone can follow your insanely fast speech patterns. Say it again but slower so they can understand you."

"Oh, sorry. I have a lot of races so I'm used to the fast speed so I talk really fast too. I'm Indiana or Alair, as Dad said, and was the 19th state. I joined on December 11th, 1816 and my other parent is France. Anyway I have a race I really need to get to so I'll see you later!" And just like that she was gone in a blur. America sighed again, rubbing his temples trying to stop and oncoming headache.

Another black state came out but this state was male. He had shaggy black hair and the same chocolate eyes as Louisiana. He seemed reserved rather than shy and didn't have a problem around the old slave-holding countries.

"...I'm Mississippi or Aindreas. I joined on December 10th, 1817 making me the 20th state and my other parents are Scotland, England, and Africa." He sat in front of Louisiana and allowed her to play with his hair while America made his way up to the stage.

"That's all for today. So take the rest of the day to talk to the new states and do what you want. Just watch the woods, it's getting close to hunting season and this place is kinda in the the middle of nowhere if you haven't noticed." He walked off and the states got up and went to their parents or to do their own thing like nothing was any different than before.

That's all for chapter 5. I think I'll introduce 5-10 states per chapter now and another thing before I forget, I'm thinking of using pairings in this. Someone has already asked for RusAme so Russia and America are taken. It is first come first served here so if you want a pairing, PUT IT IN A REVIEW OR PM. I will not be held accountable for anyone who doesn't get the pairing they want, it's your fault for not reviewing or PMing me sooner. Also, if you have to have GerIta I might twist it to ItaGer because GerIta is just too common and I'm not the biggest fan of super common pairings. NO FLAMES!

So review what you want and if I see it first it'll be in there. Don't freak out or flame if you don't get what you want, I won't stand for it. So see you next chapter!