Ch09

Hoffnungen succeeded at making breakfast for the two adults in the house. And afterwards, Hungary attempted to clean the dishes, but Hoffy insisted that she left that chore to her. Hungary didn't know what to do with her day. She just laid on her bed, thinking. Austria knew exactly what to do. Play the piano, let Hoffy do her work, and sip the cup of coffee that she made him. Just as he was about to start playing, He sees something in the hallway scurry off. He stands up to see what was in the hall, but all here was was Hoffnungen sweeping quickly. He couldn't quite tell what her facial expression read since she was facing away from him, but he could tell that something was worrying her because her arms were shaking. Her sweeping was quick and unsteady. He gently grasped her shoulders and turned her around. Her face was pink and she was slightly sweating. "Hoffnungen? Are you okay?"

Hoffy turned away and started running off, crying. Shes like a completely different person. When she was herself and was embarrassed, she use to just yell, cuss, or hurt him somehow. Crying and running off wasn't like her. Austria couldn't handle it. He had to try to help her relax. Even though it was painful to admit, he did miss Hoffnungen. He followed the child until he reached her room. Somehow, the turtle had perched itself on Hoffy's head, and she obviously had no idea that he was up there. "Hoffnungen? You've been... Different lately..."

Hoffnungen looked up at Austria. "Non mi hai voluto che io fossi più come Leanne?"

Austria put his hand up to his forehead and rubbed it. "Language please?"

"Didn't you wanted me to be more like Leanne?"

ustria put his arm down and stared at the little girl. He was surprised. She did this for him? Thats adorable but not Hoffnungen. "When did I ever say that?"

Hoffnungen buried her wet and pink face into one of her pillows. "You never had to... I always saw it in your eyes when ever you looked at me with diapointment, which is pretty much all the time..."

Austria wrapped his arms around her. "Maybe i use to... But I dont anymore... I miss the old you!" Austria pulled away and genuinly smiled. "Will Hoffnungen stop trying to be someone shes not?"

Hoffnungen threw the pillow to the side and jumped on Austria. "Thank you Austria!"

Austria wrapped his hands around his child. She may be an ass sometimes, but he wouldnt have it any other way. "So... Why were you so embarrassed?"

Hoffnungen picked her pillow up and threw it at Austria. "Get out of here Ass-hat!"

The next thing he knew, he standing outside her door with it closed and couldny help holding a giggling grin on his face. After he started leaving, he heard her start talking quietly to herself, but it didnt sound like it. "Who are you? Why are you flying around my room?"

Austria giggled. Is that what she did most of her days? Play and pretend? It was cute to think of it and kind of like a normal kid. "Have fun, Hoffy..." Austria whispered quietly to himself.

Hoffnungen was looking at a sparkle of light that flew across the room. "I asked who you are!"

Finally the light came closer and Hoffnungen saw a familiar face. "Hoffy! Its you! Its been awhile!" Leanne stood there. Only she wasnt even an inch tall. Her use to be wavy hair seemed to have been slightly cut and parted to a side, and she wore a dress of flower petals, plus she had wings!

"L-Leanne? B-But you're-" Hoffnungen stopped herself before she said anymore, but Leanne the fairy flew up to her and placed a tiny finger over her sisters lips.

"I thought so too, but then i woke up like this. I think you're the only one who can see me, so dont tell anyone, okay?"

Hoffnungen thought to herself. What if im hilusanating? Maybe this is some way for her body to adjust the fact that Leanne wasnt there anymore. "How do i know that you're real?"

"You dont!"

Hoffnungen didnt care if she was real or not. The fact was that she finally had a chance to say everything she has always wanted to! "Leanne! I miss you! I love you! I-I want you in my arms, and... I need you... I need my onii-san.."

Leanne giggled. Hoffnungen could see that she wasnt wearing her usual blue eyeshadow. "No you dont... You dont need me... You can do better without me... Im just a set back..." Leanne flew down to Hoffys lap, where her hand was in a ball. Leanne picked up her hand, extended one of her fingers and kissed it. "Im happy you're okay, Hoffy... So come on dude! Be happy too!"

Hoffnungen finally smiled, but it was one that was forced upon her lips. "But I cant without you... You're my big sister..."

Leanne nods. "Yes I am. But I'm also dead... You need to move on with your life, and dont worry, ill visit you everyday!"

Leanne thewn used her magic to disapear, and Hoffnungen was left there, still forcing a smile. "I miss you..."