Greetings ! Everyone. I'm ChicoHoney from Malaysia. This is the third chapter of The Story of Malaysia. Next, I did not own Hetalia and my English is not good so feel free to pin point my mistake. So… Let's start!

Sabah: The Land below the Wind (Part 1)

Sabah was located on the northern portion of the island of Borneo. It is the second largest state in the country after Sarawak, which it borders on its southwest. It also shares a border with the province of East Kalimantan of Indonesia in the south. Sabah is often referred to as "The land below the wind", because of its location just south of the typhoon-prone region around the Philippines.

~Hetalia~

Modern time

At the entrance of a certain cave, there was a girl standing at the entrance. It seems that the girl was in deep thoughts, like she having a flashback of a certain event that made her chuckled.

Flashback

Long time ago, there was a community the northwest Borneo was known as Vijayapura (a tribute to the Srivijaya empire). However, China travel to a kingdom known as Po Ni which located somewhere around Borneo. As soon as he landed in that kingdom, he quickly recorded down in his journal which was known as 太平寰宇记(known as Universal Geography of the Taiping Era- this from Mrs Wiki so go search yourself if you wanna know about it).

He also saw a woman with light brown skin stood on the shore of the sea, staring and smile at the Chinese nation. The woman then turned and walked away. China wanted to follow her but was stopped by one of his men 'Mr China, the crew going to load up the cargoes. You should take some rest.' He nodded his head and following with his men.

After few days and nights, China and his crew were on the port, getting ready to his home country. A certain man with his advisors and body guards approach to China.

The man said 'Sir China, I'm the Sultan of Bruneian Empire and my empire became the vassal state of Majaphit. But, I wanted to make an allegiance with the Ming dynasty of China. We willing to send tribute to China once every three years and allow the trader from China to trade with my people.'

China thought for a moment and replied back 'I would like to consult with my king…'

The Sultan of Bruneian Empire nodded his head 'I understand. Please have a safe trip, Sir China.'

China boards the ship and saw the same woman he saw during his first visit to the island. She was standing under a tree staring and smile slightly at the Chinese nation.

In 1370, the Bruneian Empire was officially transferred their allegiance to Ming dynasty of China. Since then, many of Chinese junks came to northern Borneo trade with the locals. Thus, many of the Chinese settle themselves in the island.

China came to the Borneo once again and once he landed at the port, he was greeted with a mysterious beautiful woman who covered with a face veil. She spoke to him 'Greetings, Mr China.'

China were turned his back to the woman and was shocked by the beauty of the mysterious girl. 'May I know who are you?'

The girl chuckled and said 'Oh my… it seems that I did not introduce myself.' She took off her veil and smile at him 'My name is Borneo, the personification of this island.'

China was speechless at the moment as he saw the most beautiful lady stood in front of him.

'Um…Mr China?'

'Oh… sorry.' Said the Chinese nation and straighten himself.

The girl chuckled again 'It's alright.'

China soon introduces himself to the girl. 'Would you like to have a tour around the village near the port?' said Borneo.

China nodded his head 'Please lead the way.'

As they walked around the village, there was a middle aged woman running towards them. Once the middle aged women stopped in front of them, she was panicked and said as she tried to gasp her breath 'Mrs Borneo… t-th-they're gone… As soon I take m-my eyes from them, th- they're g-gone!'

The middle aged woman begged for Borneo to forgive her 'I'm so sorry, Mrs Borneo. I'm very sorry!'

'Calm down. What happen, Siti?'ask Borneo. The middle aged woman called Siti calmed herself down and replied 'Four of them were gone when I'm cleaning the house. I kept searching them at their favorite place but they were not there.'

'I see…'said Borneo and leaving the Chinese nation clueless. 'Um… May I know what happening?'

Borneo sighed and replied to the China 'My kids… It seems they were gone.'

'Maybe I can help you to find them.' Said China. Borneo shook her head 'I know where they are.'

'You did, Mrs Borneo?' said Siti. Borneo nodded her head and said 'Please go back to the house and cook the kids' favorite dish. I would come back after I find them.'

The middle aged woman nodded her head and said 'Yes!' Then, she run back as fast as a lighting.

'It may be rude to ask but how would you know where your kids are?' asked the curious China. Borneo laughed and replied to him 'I guess it's a mother instinct. Come, let's go and find them.'

'I see…' said China with a smile.

After a half an hour of going through the mountains, they finally reached a cave and they stood there for a moment. Inside of the cave was pitch black and there was a giggling sounds. This causes China was kinda scared a bit.

'Come, they were inside.' Said Borneo as she started to walk. China nodded his head and followed her close. Both of them followed the giggling sounds. After they found the source of the giggling sounds, they saw 4 children, 3 of them were holding a bamboo ladder while one of them trying to harvest a bird nest. China and Borneo saw what those kids trying to do until Borneo took a step and put her hands on her hips.

'There you are. Do you know that all of you have made Siti worry?' said Borneo angrily. The kids were stunned at the familiar voices and turned their head to Borneo.

'Ibu...(means Mother)' said the kids at the same time.

'Kalimantan, come down at this instance.' said the angry mother.

'Yes, Ibu.' as Kalimantan slowly come down.

'Sabah, Sawarak, Brunei, Kalimantan! What are you all trying to do!'. Borneo's angry voice was loud enough to cause China to winced.

'We are sorry, Ibu. We trying to harvest the bird nest for you…' said Brunei who low his head.

'Ibu was working very hard so we decided to learn how to harvest the bird nest from the Orang Asli (Indigenous people).' Brunei said. Sabah and Sarawak, the twins continued 'Then, we can cook the bird nest for you. We heard from one of the Chinese trade that bird nest is healthy.'

China shifted his head to Borneo 'Well, your children have a kind heart. It reminded me of someone.' Borneo smiled 'I see…Come, bring the bird nest and let's go back home.' Thus, they go back to Borneo's house.

Once they arrived at Borneo's home, China cook the bird nest using his knowledge of Chinese cuisine and Borneo helped him while the children played with Siti the caretaker. After having their dinner and bird nest soup as dessert, they had a long chat. After three hours of long chat, Borneo put her three children into bed and let China to rest in a guestroom.

The next day

Borneo and her three children walked to the port with China. 'Thank you for your hospitality, Mrs Borneo.' Said China with a smile on his face. Borneo replied 'No problem, Mr China.'

'Well, I guess I should go back to my own country.' said China.

'Is mister China going back already, Ibu?' said Sabah sadly as well as the other kids.

'Yes. Mr China is a very busy man so he has to go back to his home.' Borneo replied.

The children pouted causing the mother sighed. China chuckled 'I will come back and visit so don't worry, kids!'

'Yeah!Promise?' the children said unison.

'I promise.' Said China. Suddenly, a sound from a large ship echoed signaling the arrival of the ship.

'It's almost time for my ship to arrive.' The Chinese nation turns his back.

'So, it's a goodbye then.' Said Borneo.

'Yeah…goodbye and take care.' Said China as he waved his hand.

Borneo and her children waved their hand to China and said farewell to him.

End Flashback

At the entrance of a certain cave

The girl laughed to herself as she reminiscing the past. Suddenly, there was two men shout to her.

One of the men shouted 'Hey! Sabah!'

The girl called Sabah turned her back to the source of the sound.

'What is it, Sarawak!' The man who shouted known as Sarawak and he was accompanied by other man called Kalimantan. Both of them approach to their sister.

'What are you doing her, sister?' said Kalimantan.

'Nothing…I just remember something…' his sister replied.

'Aa…this cave… It bring back us memories.'said Sarawak

'Yeah… the day that we wanted to surprise Ibu but she found out.' The youngest brother, Kalimantan said.

'It also the day we met China, right?' said Sawarak. His twin, Sabah nodded her head.

'Come. Let's go back home.' said Sabah. The other nodded their head and followed her to go back home.

The End

Hello again! I'm so sorry that I took how many months to finish this chapter. I started my first semester in Tay* University then a snap of a finger, final semester exam start. Finally, it ends my first semester and ready for the second. *Sigh* I feel like to put a bullet in my head. The only way to continue to type this story was during my semester break so...Once again I'm so sorry. *Bow down 90 degrees*. So see you in the next chapter and again feel free to review and please tell me which next state I should write about? Thank you!

Peace out~~