disclaimer: APH does not belong to me.

Thank you to those who are giving this fic a time to read! Thank you for the comments.

Also to clear things up a bit (I'm not sure if I posted this on the first chapter.)

1. Alice does not have caterpillar eyebrows, I did not see her have any on Himaruya's pictures and doodles of her.

2. This takes place in the 1550s, around the time when the Kingdoms of Spain and England (and Ireland) are joined by the marriage of Queen Mary I of England and Phillip II of Spain.

oh! and please pardon the grammar.

Alice woke up when she felt someone moved. She opened her eyes and she saw the soft hue of the sun rising. She scratched her eyes and took the covers off of her. The doors to the balcony is left open… again. She let out a sigh and got out of the bed. The cold floor woke Alice up. She felt the cold travel up her legs and up her spine, she shivered. She grabbed the blanket and wrapped it around herself and she began her journey to the balcony. As soon as Alice got out of the bedroom, she saw Spain. He was shirtless and his hair is tied by a loose green ribbon. He was leaning forward, looking at the Sunrise. Alice looked at him, she held a sigh. She walked towards him, dragging the blanket along.

Spain was looking at the beautiful sunrise. This time he didn't wake Alice up. She looked too peaceful in her sleep that he just couldn't wake her up. As he watched the sun slowly rise up, he felt a pair of arms wrap itself around him. He looked back and saw Alice, wrapped up in a blanket hugging him.

"You really had to drag that?" he asked. "You're getting it dirty" he said. Alice sighed.

"Good morning Anthony" she muttered. "I'm sorry for ruining such a fine clothe…but I was cold…I mean I am wearing a rather short dress right?" she asked. Spain turned around and wrapped his arms around her small waist. "Who changed me while I was asleep?" she asked. Spain smirked and lowered his hand to grope Alice's butt. She gasp when he did and smacked Spain. He didn't flinch though, he just smirked and kept groping her.

"Would you please stop?" she yelled looking up. Spain smirked and kissed her neck.

"Since you asked so nicely…I will" he said. "durante cinco minutos" he said. Alice stared at him.

"Let me go-"

"no"

"Let me go!" she yelled, hitting his chest. Spain smiled and hugged her closer to him. He could feel Alice's hands on his shoulder, trying to push herself away from him. Alice gave up when she knew that the Conquistador wouldn't let her go. She sighed and hugged him around the neck.

"I have to go back" she stated.

"what?" Spain asked, looking down at England.

"I have to go back to England.." she muttered. "I have to inform Mary.." she said. Spain looked at England.

"I'll go with you" he said. Alice stared back at him.

"Are you sure…because you know..England doesn't really have the weather suited to you.." she said. Spain nodded.

"We're getting married soon…" Spain said. " I think I deserve to know my wife's geography" Spain said as he traced Alice's spine. He smiled when he heard Alice take a sharp breathe, she buried her head into the crook of her neck.

"Stop tormenting me" she said. Spain smiled.

"So would you like to go the all the way now?" he asked, his hand slipping pass the hem of her skirt. Alice hugged Spain tighter.

"NO" Alice yelled. "No no no no no" she said. Spain was surprised by the reaction he pressed on further.

"Should I really stop?" he asked. "Because-"

"YES. STOP IT. YOU'RE DRIVING ME CRAZY!" she yelled. Spain was surprised when by her yelling. He looked down and saw tears forming down her eyes. 'Is she a…' he thought. 'no…if she was with France I'm sure she's not a virgin' Spain thought. Spain kissed Alice's forehead and hugged her. "I'm sorry" he said. "I didn't know that you would react like that" he said. Alice hugged Antonio around the torso.

Spain watched as Alice packed her bags.

"Exactly what ship are you going to take? You didn't came here on your pirate ship" he said.

"I checked the schedules and I found a-"

"It's probably too slow" Spain said. Alice looked at him.

"What?" she asked. She then saw luggage bags next to Spain.

"What do you think you're doing?" she asked.

"Didn't I tell you? I'm going with you" he said as he walked closer to Alice. He grabbed her arms and pulled her into a hug. "You're going to be my wife soon, I need to know how your country runs things" he mused. Alice stared at him.

"It's similar to yours." she said. "why don't you just go with Phillip?" she asked. Spain shook his head.

" I want to know your geography a little bit better" he said he kissed her neck. Alice was not amused.

"for what? You can conquer me easier? She asked giving him a cold shoulder. Antonio looked at her straight in the eye.

"Why not? I mean I do need to tell the world that you are mine" he said. Alice gave him a cold glare. Spain smirk and pulled Alice into a kiss. "And you know what I mean by conquering" he whispered. Alice gave him a cold stare.

"And if I choose to not let you go with me to England" she said, crossing her arms.

"Surely England herself would not want her Queen to be depressed because of some negotiation" Spain mused. "If I don't go, Phillip doesn't go" Spain said.

"And if Phillip doesn't go, the marriage will sink to the ocean floor and no one will even bother to remember it" Alice retorted. Spain gave Alice a hurt expression.

"I'm pretty sure your Queen is in love with my King that she would ignore you and go here herself to meet him" Spain said. "Whether you like it or not, our monarchs will rule together" he said. Alice glared at him. "C'mon mi reina, My ship is faster"

"Why do you want to get out of here?" she asked.

"Do you have servants where you live?" he asked. Alice nodded. "Do they bug you?"

"No, they tend to the Queen, I'm fine doing things myself" she said. Spain smiled.

"Privacy" he said as he kissed her quickly on the lips. Alice looked at him.

"Privacy?" she asked. "The hell you need privacy for?" she asked. Spain smiled and looked at her.

"What do you think?" he said. Alice blushed.

"So you say your ship travels faster?" she asked. Spain nodded. I mean the only ship that outspeed her is your pirate ship" he said. Alice smirked. "fine we'll take your ship, I have arrangements in England" she said. "one condition" she said as she saw Spain lean forward to give her a kiss. She put her index finger on his lips and she looked up at him.

"I'm driving the carriage" she said. Spain's eyes widened.

"Won't your people-"

"I'm a girl who's going to be tied down by marriage, give me some freedom before I get tied down hm?" she asked. Spain sighed and directed her arms around his neck.

"Fine" he said before closing the gaps between them with a passionate kiss. They parted when they heard the door opening. Romano entered. He looked at them.

"did I interrupt something?" he asked. Alice shook her head, Spain sighed. Romano looked at them. "anyway, France said that he was going back to his country" he said. That's when Spain had an idea. "Oi, what are you thinking of Stupid Spain?" Romano asked.

"Is he still here?" Spain asked. Romano nodded. "Excuse me then" Spain said. Before he left the room he turned to Romano.

"Oh Lovi, we're going to London, you might want to pack up okay? You have…an hour" he said. Romano's eyes widened.

"YOU IDIOT!" he yelled. "You just tell me now?" he asked. Spain nodded and walked away.

"Why are we going to your country!" he asked. Alice shrugged as she fell back on the bed. Romano eyed her and just walked off.

The ride through France had a suffocating atmosphere. Alice sat across from France and sat next to Spain. Romano sat next to France. When France kissed the back of her hand, Spain pulled Alice and kissed her.

"The hell happened between the two of them?" Alice thought. "Aren't they best friends?" she asked herself. Through out the whole time, Spain had a possessive hold on Alice. Alice looked at France, he wore a smirk. She then looked at Romano, who just shrugged. Once they were in Normandy, Alice, Spain and Romano took a boat that crossed the Strait of Dover. It had been 16 hours of nonstop carriage ride and two hours on the boat. Alice carried Romano as she stepped out of the boat. There Alice had a carriage waiting.

"She was expecting me" Alice said with a sigh. Antonio, along with some crew members carried the luggage to the carriage. Alice sat in the carriage with Romano on her lap.

"stupid Spain.." Romano mumbled. Alice smiled. Spain entered the carriage and sat across from Alice and Romano. When he got into the carriage both of the people inside were asleep. He smiled and looked at them. He saw Alice shiver. He had to admit, it is cold for him at the moment. None the less, he shed off his most outer layer, his military coat and covered Alice and Romano with it. He looked at them.

'She will be a great mother!' He remembered Romano said in the meeting yesterday. Spain shook his head and looked at the two. "Looks like I won't get any sleep" he said.

Alice woke up when the sun shone on her face. The sun's intensity isn't as strong, then again she's in England. England. Alice jumped at her realization. She was home. Her house. On her bed. HER BED. Windows are closed, doors to the balcony are closed, most importantly, no one was awake but her. Alice looked around to see if anyone was with her. She felt someone moving by her side. She looked down and saw a sleeping Romano. He was in sleeping clothes. He opened his eyes and looked at Alice, he closed them and hugged her arms and murmured 'mama'. Alice's eyes widened. She saw an arm around Romano's little form. Alice followed it and found at the is Antonio, sleeping soundly. He was using his other arm as a head pillow. He too was wearing his sleeping clothes… okay he had a top on. Which was weird. Considering the fact that he was always shirtless when he slept ever since the day they met for their 'engagement'.

"Oi" Romano said. Alice looked down to see the sleepy nation. "did you have a bad dream? You're up early" he said. Alice looked at him. 'A bad dream huh?' she thought. 'would me sleeping next to Antonio and taking care of you be a bad dream…or is it a good dream?' she asked herself. "Hey I'm asking you" Romano said. Alice looked down at him and shook her head. Romano looked outside the window.

"Spain is going to be mad" Romano said. Alice looked at him. "He missed the Sunrise" he said. Alice looked out the window, the sun is already up, making it's way to the apex of the sky as slowly as it could.

"Go back to sleep" Alice said. Romano stared at her. Alice smiled. "You are at my home, you have no chores Romano" she said. At this Romano's eyes widened with happiness. He then smiled and shut his eyes. She petted Romano as the boy fell into an instant sleep. She slowly got up, but the movement woke Spain up.

"Belgium?" he asked. Alice froze. Spain scratched his eyes, but he then feel asleep. Alice got out of the room, walked down the hall to her office and opened the door. She was surprised when she saw clothes neatly folded on her desk. She smiled and made note to thank her personal servant for always being prepared. As she changed, her personal Servant, Michael, entered the room.

"Is there anything I can do for you right now my lady?" he asked.

"Help me with this bloody corset" she said. Michael made his way to her, but he did not stopped asking her questions.

"How was trip to Spain my Lady? Was it to your liking?" he asked.

"It could've been better" she said as she held her breath while he tightened her corset.

"The Queen has heard of your return and she wishes to see you"

"Of Course"

"Is there anything else I can do for you?" he asked.

"Cook something French, Romano is picky with his food and I know that English food is not their kind of tea" she said. Michael frowned.

"What about you? Are you fine eating French cuisine?" Alice froze. She shrugged.

"The objective here to make them feel welcome, it's hospitality" she said. Michael and nodded.

"The Queen is here…she's in your library" he said. Alice nodded and made her way to the library.

Romano got up and jumped out of the bed. He looked as he saw the sleeping Spaniard. "What time did he sleep?" he asked himself. Romano shrugged it off and looked for his luggage bag. After locating it, he took out a white blouse, green coat, and a trouser. As soon as Romano changed, he looked for his shoes, put them on and ran out of the room. He was walking around and noticed how he didn't see any servants.

"I'm sure she's not that poor" he said. As he turned he heard two people talking. He stepped closer to the door and peeked through the small crevice. It was Alice, she was wearing a light blue dress, her hair was adorned with a blue ribbon and a white rose. The light blue dress was lined with white and it had silver accents. Romano looked at queen. She was wearing the opposite of Alice's dress, red and gold.

"Have you had contact with him?" The Queen asked.

"Yes"

"What did he say?"

"That he'll see you and visit you"

"Joyous day!" The Queen beamed.

"Mary I think-"

"If it's another one of your objections I do not want to hear it" she said. Alice's shoulder faltered, but Romano saw that she wasn't going to give up.

"I don't care if you don't want to hear it" she said taking a step towards her Queen. "I am England and I represent the people" she said. The Queen stared at her. "I do not approve of this marriage ever! We might get too dependent of Hapsburg! Our religions differ greatly and I do not wish to be in union with that Nation!" she yelled.

"Alice, the court saw it that it is beneficial for both countries-"

"He only cares about the protection of the 'Low Countries' and you know that!"

"I'm in love with him."

"You only saw a portrait" she hissed and she took a step closer. Her Queen stood up to face her. "You can't fall in love because of looks" she warned.

"Who are you to tell me that? Surely you are England but you haven't been in love my child!" she said. "You may have had a thing with France but wasn't that proven to be just a play? For he wanted Scotland and not you?" she asked. Alice's eyes widened.

"He doesn't love you" Alice said in a low whisper. Suddenly there was a loud high pitch sound. Romano's eyes widened as he saw Alice stumble. Alice caressed her left cheek and looked at the Queen. Mary, in return, sat down with her head buried in her arms.

"The Union of these two kingdoms will make us powerful" Mary said. "I want him as my husband and ruler of England and Ireland" she said. Alice looked at the Queen. She shook her head and ran towards the door.

As soon as Romano saw Alice running toward the door to exit the library, he moved away. He watched as Alice ran down the hall and made a sharp left.

" She's upset again" Mary said as she sighed. "How can I make her understand?" she asked. Romano looked at the direction where Alice ran.

It was nearly nightfall when Alice came back. Spain waited for her outside her house. He must admit, she did have a big house, too big for just one person to live in it. He watched as Romano ran around him, chasing a butterfly. As soon as Antonio saw Alice's white's horse, Ivory, (as Ebony was left in Spain) he smiled. Her butler, Michael, took the reigns from her when she jumped down her horse. Spain walked up to her and smiled. She had a blank expression on.

"Me Querida" Spain said as he hugged her. "What happened today? You were not on my side when I woke up… do you know how lonely I felt?" he asked.

"lonely? If anything I think 'relieved' would be a better word for you" she said. "You do prefer Belgium over me" Spain looked at her.

"Me Querida-"

"Stop calling me that" she spat. "I am not your darling nor your lover"-"

"you will be my wife-"

"Not romantically" Alice spat. Romano looked at the two couples. Spain looked at her.

"Our Countries will be in union!" he exclaimed. "Your Queen loves my King" he said.

"Just because my Queen loves your King doesn't mean I'll love you or him. For the record, he's marrying her for politics. You are going with it because you want protect your precious 'Low Countries'" Alice hissed. "There is no love between us Antonio and you might as well stop" she said. "Stop wasting your energy on such futile attempts. I will not fall for you or your antics" Alice said as she walked off.

"especially when I know that you love someone else" she mumbled. Romano turned when he heard her say that.

"Did she just shed a tear just now?" he asked himself in a whisper.

Romano woke up when he reached out to his left and felt nothing. He opened his eyes and he saw pure darkness. He griped the loose fabric next to him, where did England go? He turned so that he faced the ceiling. It's pitch dark. Romano sigh. He tried to sleep, he turned and turned, but he couldn't. Finally his stomach grumbled. Just as soon as it did he saw light behind the door. He huddled closer to Spain and tried to pretend to be asleep. When the door opened he saw England's silhouette. Romano sighed.

"Lovino?" she asked.

"What?" he asked.

"Is everything alright?" she asked.

"everything's fine" he mumbled. Suddenly his stomach grumbled.

"Are you sure?" she asked.

"I'm hungry" Romano pouted. That's when he felt Alice picked him up. As she cradled him on one arm, Romano wrapped his tiny arms around her neck. "Where are you taking me?" he asked.

"Kitchen" Alice said. As soon as they got to the kitchen, Alice lit five more candle on the table. She set Romano on the table and wondered around the kitchen. She then opened a small door that showed a carrot cake. Alice smiled and took it out. She placed it on the table, got a plate, knife and fork out. Romano watched her slice the cake.

"how did you know I was awake?" he asked. Alice shrugged.

"I just had a feeling" she said as she handed Romano with the sliced cake. Romano looked at it. "It's safe" Alice said. Romano stared at her. Alice sigh and got out a another fork and sliced herself a piece.

"I'll eat some to prove you" she said as she put a slice on another plate. Romano watched her eat. He then began eating his cake.

"You know France told me that you're a bad cook" he said. Alice didn't look surprise.

"I suppose I am" she admitted.

"Then who cooked this?" he asked.

"Michael" Alice said. Romano frowned.

"You seem too close to your servant.."

"that's because I raised him" she said. Romano stared at her.

"Then why is he-"

"Because he wants to" Alice said.

"How did he learn to make this?" he asked.

"I thought him how" Romano blinked.

"But you just said that you're a horrible cook"

"doesn't mean the recipes I pass down are horrible" she said. Romano stared at her. Alice smiled. When they were finished, Alice put the plates and utensils in a small tub filled with water. She then put the cake back in the compartment. She carried Romano on one arm and blew out the candles in the kitchen. She then made her way back to her room.

Alice woke up when she felt someone carrying her. She opened her eyes and saw Spain carrying her to the balcony.

"What in the bleeding hell are you doing?" she asked.

"watching the Sunrise with you" he said with a smile. Alice didn't answer. She just looked.

"Where's Romano?" she asked.

"Sleeping on the bed"

"hm"

"You're not arguing with me" Spain said.

"The sun shines on England sometimes..my weather is not well suited for someone who loves the sun" she said. Spain looked at her. She looked calm. "I don't mind the rain" she said. "But it is July… so you should see the sun." she said as she snuggled closer to Spain. "I think that the sunrise and sunsets are much more beautiful in Dover" she said. Spain looked at her as she closed her eyes as she goes back. Spain smiled and kissed her forehead.

"You're going to have to take me there someday. okay?" he asked.

"okay" she said. There was a knock on the door. Michael then entered.

"I'm sorry to interrupt you!" he said panting. Alice looked back.

"Have you been running?" she asked.

"Yes..I was in the market and I heard news" he said. "rather I saw someone" he said. Spain turned around.

"What is it?" he asked.

"King Phillip II is here" he said. Spain jumped up and dropped Alice to the floor. Alice landed on her arms and knees.

"QUE!" Spain asked getting nervous all of the sudden.

"WHAT THE HELL" she yelled as just realized what happened. Romano woke up from the commotion and saw Alice on the floor and Spain standing.

"oi, what are you doing Spain, it's too early to be energetic…and did you just dropped England?" he asked. Alice stood up and brushed off the dust off her sleeping gown.

"that means we have to be there" she said. She then looked at Michael.

"Michael, please get the bath ready"

"Yes my Lady" Michael then exited the room. As soon as the door closed, Alice kicked Spain on the shin.

"ow! Why'd you do that!" he asked.

"for dropping me" she said as she walked towards her closet.

Alice, Spain and Romano rode a carriage to the Queen's palace. As soon as they entered, they were greeted by a servant. She then lead them to where the Mary I and Phillip II were talking. As they entered Alice saw how much her Mary was smiling. She looked away. She looked up at Spain when she felt someone holding her hand. He gave her a soft smile.

"Ah there you are" Mary said. Alice smiled and curtsied, Spain and Romano bowed. "Please, may all of you give me and Alice some time to speak?" she asked.

"a si! Quiero hablar con Antonio" King Phillip said as he stood up. As soon as Alice and Mary were alone, Mary grabbed her hand.

"The marriage is final. The union with Spain will happen" Alice faked a smile.

"I'm so happy" she said meekly. Mary hugged her and held her by the shoulders.

"I knew you would understand!" she said. She hugged Alice again.

"When's the wedding day?" she asked. Mary smiled.

"The marriage is final" Phillip II said. Spain smiled.

"So the security of the 'Low Countries' are for sure?" he asked holding Romano in his arms.

"What does that mean?" Romano asked. Spain smiled.

"That mean Belgium will be safe and won't be taken by England!" Spain said. The King smiled.

"The union of Spain and England will commence."

"When?" Spain said turning to his king.

"In two days" Mary said smiling. Alice's eye's widened. She could feel a tear slip down her cheek.

"Are you crying my dear?" she asked.

"happiness" Alice lied. "tears of utter happiness and overwhelming joy" she lied. Mary hugged her.

"Dos dias" Phillip said. "Our wedding and Union of the kingdoms of Spain an England will commence in two days." Phillip said. Spain's smiled got wider.

"Perfect" he said.

I must inform you now. There will be no smut/lemon on this. I'M SORRY. TT^TT I don't write those and it's not really in my field of writing.

notes.

1. Yes. Mary I of England and Phillip II of Spain did get married two days after they first met.

2. 'durante cinco minutos': For five minutes

3. Querida: darling

4. The whole conversation between Antonio and his King is in Spanish (yes I did mention that I take the class, but I'm not that good yet. I can speak Spanglish?)

Little things to look for in the next chapter:

WEDDING. Honeymoon (no smut/lemon. again I'm sorry) and some more stuff.

Thank you so much for reading and please leave a comment/review.