Prussia looked around in amazement at the tall buildings and flashing signs above their heads and looked around in wonder and amazement at the bustling people. Back at Matthews house before they had left Canada had told them that Alfred was taking a trip to New York City that afternoon to visit some of his states and that they could find him there to help with the problem. At the moment they were driving through New York City to get to New York's apartment while trying to make it there alive.

"Wow there are so many people……." Gilbert wondered out loud as he watched them dash from stores and street corners left and right

"Well we are in NYC the city that never sleeps!" Spain said cheerfully from the passenger seat up front.

"It's amazing, the buildings are so tall and there's so much activity." Prussia said as he leaned back in his seat when they hit another turn.

"Si, I suppose it is……" Antonio said as his gazed soften and he turned to look towards the Prussian man.

"SORRY TO EXCUSE YOUR CONVERSATION OVER THERE, BUT CAN YOU GUYS NOT TELL WE'RE ALL GONNA FREAKIN' DIE IF WE CONTINUE TO LET THE WINE BASTARD DRIVE!!!!" Screamed Lovino as he pulled his seatbelt tighter and France just laughed.

"Ah but Lovino it is more fun this way don't you agree?" He said as he turned back and smiled at the backseat passengers waiting for an answer. He got two yes screamed at him, an "I want to die now", and silence from the last two.

"Why so quiet Gilbert?" He asked to Prussia who was spacing off into space not bothering to ask the German next to the Prussian for he had passed out long ago.

"Just wondering what this American fellow will be like." He replied as he stared out the window once more.

"Hmmmm……." France said as he looked back towards the road,"Oh! There's the apartment!" France shouted and made a sharp left turn causing shouts of joy from all parties in the car.

"Finally here and out of that damned car, well might as well get it over with." Romano said as he stretched and went up to the door, pounded on it as the others walked up the steps with him.

"Hello?" A young girl said as she poked her head out the window, she had chocolate brown hair, baby blue eyes, and was wearing some expensive looking clothes.

"Yes is Mr. Alfred Jones in?" Germany said as he stepped in front of the dark-haired Italian before he could say something offensive.

"What's it to you?" She asked suspiciously as she opened the door a little wider to reveal part of what seemed to be a living room with couches and a television set.

"We would like to ask for the Señor for his help on an urgent problem that has come up."Spain said as he cut in for Germany.

"Hmmmm…….. Alright then come on in he's in the kitchen with the others." The girl said as she opened the door and led them into the house and towards the kitchen. "By the way name's New York but you can call me Madison," She said as they entered the kitchen and saw the familiar faces of Alfred F. Jones and two other people they assumed were also states, a young girl with long hair and green eyes and a teenage boy with dark hair and bright blue eyes drinking coffee and chatting.

"Oi, who are these people Maddy?" The boy asked as he looked up with a scowl on his face causing the young girl to also look up in curiosity.

"Be kind Tyler they're here to see America." Madison said as she turned and frowned at the teen, Tyler, and turned towards America, "So you gonna say hello to them or what?" She said as he lifted his head up and started at the newcomers.

"Oh hey Germany, Italy bros., Spain, France, and …….. Gilbert?" He asked confusion written on his face for a second with a smile quickly replacing it, "Hey good to see you again buddy! Why'd you come to visit me?" the man asked as he got up and went over to the group.

"Well Amérique we sort of have a problem on our hands and we need your help with it." France said as he patted Alfred on the shoulder.

"Don't worry the hero is here! What is it you need help with?" America asked and France explained the situation while Gilbert let his eyes wander around the apartment, it was small but nice in its own way but very messy. He continued looking around until his eyes landed on the girl and boy sitting at the table. The boy was glaring daggers at him but the girl smiled sweetly and waved at him. He smiled back and gave a little wave of his own then turned his attention back to France and America.

"So can you help us out?" North Italy exclaimed after Francis had finished.

"Sure, but I'm not really sure what I can do….." he said as he turned towards the people sitting at the table, "how about you guys?" He asked.

"Well we could give him bananas?" Suggested Tyler with a shrug and a look towards Madison, "How about you any bright ideas?" He asked.

"That's not funny Colorado!" She said as she glared at him, "Why are you here anyway I only invited New Jersey and America!" She yelled at him.

"Well someone has to protect the girl so you don't force her to do something stupid and dangerous!" He yelled back, an argument obviously starting to heat up.

"Guys please stop fighting we have to help and get Gilberts memories back!" The young girl, New Jersey, said as she broke up the argument between them, "Why don't we show him Avibird it might remind him of Gilbird." She offered getting an approving nod from both of them.

"Yes that's a good idea Avi lets go out to the garden and find him away from Colorado!" Madison said as she dragged Avi with her.

"But it would go much faster with three people than just two." She said as she turned back to look towards Tyler.

"Fine but he's going on the other side of the garden!" New York huffed as the three headed out into the garden.

"That Avi, glad I have her she's the only who's able to break up most of the fights that breakout in this family." America sighed as he turned back towards Prussia, "So Gilbert, I'm more awesome than you right?" He said as he smirked at the Prussian.

"Uhhhh……" Gilbert replied as he tried to think of a reply to what had just been said to him.

"America that is unnecessary for the current situation." Germany replied swiftly, saving Gilbert from his confusion.

"Alright, Alright." Alfred said as the others returned from their search in the garden with a puff of yellow feathers in hand.

"Do you remember Avibird?" New Jersey asked as she held the bird out to him that proceeded to jump from her hands and land on Gilberts head. Gilbert thought hard, he really did and for a minute he caught the image of a pretty garden, New Jersey, and two puffs of yellow feathers but that disappeared as quickly as it had come.

"I remember a garden, puffs of yellow feathers, and you but that's it sorry." Gilbert apologized shaking his head and looked back to the girl.

"Well at least you remembered something." Ludwig said as he patted his brother and turned towards Alfred. "Any ideas on where to go next?" He asked hopeful that the American wouldn't say something stupid when Avi opened her mouth before Alfred could.

"How about China? Being so old he might now a way to get his memory back." She said as she looked towards the traveling group.

"¡Està es un bueno idea! Spain exclaimed as he jumped up and started dragging everyone else towards the car.

"Hey I was going to say that!" America pouted and turned away from his daughter earning a chop on the head from the other two children.

"Hey!" He said as they opened the door, "See you guys around!" He yelled as he rubbed his head, "Dammit guys don't hit me so hard next time!" He whined as they glared at him.

"Well next time don't act like a child!" They both yelled at the same time and went to go comfort the crying Avi.

Back at the Car:

"Who the hell let France drive again!?" Romano shouted from the front as they dangerously sped off towards the nearest airport.

"I believe it was you who said we should get there fast." France said as he winked and they drove off laughing, screaming, and crying herd all the way.

NEXT DESTINATION: China