Hey guys! I know, you missed my updating stories. It's around the middle of my exams, but it's ending soon. I promise I will upload TWO chapters after the exams. I will have a lot of spare time after that. This is a chapter I've been working on a lot so I hope you like it. BTW, for those who are curious, the extra one chapter I added after the exams the the Paint it White chapter! WOOO! Well, the first part. While I was writing I realised the chapter was waaaaaaayyyyy too long. IT WAS FREAKING 25000 WORDS! So I divided it into four parts. Now, enjoy~
Chapter 12: Advice please
Yuna had went to England's place to visit Riana. Bryan left to visit Sam. With Italy, Romano and Spain busy with their work, I am totally free. I played with Ruby with her ball of yarn. I can't believe I haven't been playing with her for a long time. Well, there were a lot of things going on. Ruby then went to me and licked my fingers. I laughed, Ruby is so cute. Then she started bitting my finger lightly, I know she is just playing with me. Riana has met Ruby once, she says Ruby is quite a unique cat. Somehow Riana got her own cat during her stay. Her name is Berani, or Rani for short. Berani means Brave in Malay. Riana told me she saw her sand-coloured, furry cat defending herself from two big dogs, hence her name. I wonder if the other ambassadors will have their own cats soon.
The door bell rang. Ruby looked at the door, she blinked and then ran to it. She then started scratching the door. I smiled and then said " Coming!" I opened the door to see Vietnam. I could tell she was… stressed. I blinked, usually Vietnam would smirked or play a small joke when we meet. But she really looks uncomfortable. Ruby went to Vietnam and licked her exposed toes. Vietnam jumped in shock.
" What the heck!" Vietnam exclaimed. " Oh, it's just you Ruby."
" Hey Viet. Everything okay?" I ask. Vietnam was quiet for awhile and said " Just here to visit. You up for a friendly battle?"
I smiled, grabbed my wooden sword and said " Sure, I haven't fought for awhile. Except for the time Aria assaulted me but ever since no. Let's go to the field."
Vietnam, Ruby and I went to the field. Vietnam of course had her oar in her hand. I realised she was gripping unto it hard. I kept quiet. I know there is something wrong with Viet. Then she positioned herself for the attack. Ruby sat at the side and slept. I held up my sword. Vietnam made the first move. We fought for quiet a time. I let Vietnam do most of the attacks first before I started making my moves. Vietnam was more furious than before. She is really stressed. We fought until we both collapsed on the ground out of exhaustion.
We both looked at the sky and then Vietnam panted " Good… fight… you are… still good…"
" I lost a bit of skill but I am still fine." I said. " Hey Viet… what's going on?"
Viet sat up and asked " I told you, just visiting you."
I sat up this time. Ruby went to me, begging to be scratched. I did so and told Vietnam " Don't lie to me. You wanted to fight to relief your stress. It's okay, we're alone. You can tell me."
Vietnam was silent for awhile and said " Argh… you sure? I'm probably become angry all over again."
" No problem. I can defend myself. Ruby is strong too, or she can just run away if you do explode." I said. Vietnam narrowed her eyes at me and Ruby bit my finger. Ouch! " Sorry…" I murmured
Vietnam took in a deep breath and asked " Is it really possible to like a person who you at the same time hate so much? Love and hate mixed together? It's so damn confusing! I hate America, especially what he did. I hate his egoistic attitude and easy-going attitude. But I like him for being funny and actually having a good side. That guy is so confusing! Besides this is probably all one sided! Damn it… is it really natural?"
I smiled and said " Perfectly normal. There are actually a lot of love-hate relationships. You can already see it in Hungary and Prussia."
" Then why is it so confusing?" Vietnam said. I was quiet at first then I said " I think love-hate relationships are one of the cutest relationships" Vietnam gave me a weird look.
" Think about it. I mean at first you hate each other. But as time goes by, it becomes some kind of daily routine. If you don't argue with him, something is not right. Then you get to know each other and you two realise there is not much of a difference. Then you two fall for each other, despite the hatred feelings and constant battles. Having to be back together at the end of the day no matter what… it's really nice." I said. Vietnam was quiet at first and said " It's one sided. There's no way it would happen."
" I'm not sure about the one-sided part." I said. " But… who knows, you may have a chance."
" But I don't want that chance!" Vietnam exclaimed. " He is a big egoistic jerk!"
" But you like him." I said.
" That's the problem! I want to get over him but I can't!" Vietnam exclaimed. Ruby jumped in shock and hid behind me.
" Then… do you want to be with him?" I asked. Vietnam was silent and said " I don't know…" I was quiet, I had no idea how to answer Vietnam. It sounds so confusing. But I do know one things, Viet is in love yet she doesn't want it.
" Guy have their flaws too Vietnam." I said. " It's obvious America has them. You've been so fixated on those flaws ever since he attacked you and now that you see his good side, you are confused. Try to be kinder to him, maybe… you're mind will be clear then."
Vietnam blinked and looked at me. Ruby interrupted the silence by meowing. Vietnam laughed and said " Sorry, whatever he is he's still going to be the same no matter what."
" Then you will never get over your feelings until you know him better." I said.
" How about you? I heard you used to like Liang Hao." Vietnam said. I sighed, I then asked " Where did you hear that?"
" Taiwan is good at gossips." She said " Bryan had told her about it."
" I knew my past crush on Liang Hao was sort of obvious." I said. Vietnam raised and eyebrow and said " Okay it was way to obvious, I am surprised Liang Hao didn't notice immediately."
" How did you get over him?" Vietnam asked.
" Well… my crush had started to fade but I would have clung unto it still until I found out Liang Hao likes someone else. I think you know it's Penny already." I said.
" He did announce it at the world meeting. That's a stupid move." Vietnam said.
" Yeah, when I found out, I felt heartbreak. So then… I realise I could never be with him. Then… I got over him. Yeah, but I got jealous of Penny for a time. A long time really." I said. Vietnam was silent and said " So… I should find out who he likes. If I do, I should be able to get over him."
I looked at Vietnam and said quickly " No! Don't do it! Please, it's not going to make you feel better. You will just get heartbroken and experience hatred towards a person for no reason. I never wanted to be jealous of Penny, she is such a nice girl. Never do that, promise me Vietnam."
" But how else do I get over him?" Vietnam asked.
" Confess to him." I said. Vietnam blushed a deep red and said " No way!"
" I told Alyan two years ago that I got over Liang Hao and he should never know. Alyan then told me to confess to him on her birthday, even when I got over him. Unfortunately, when I was about to confess, Liang Hao already told me he never likes me and Jao Lan already told him about it. I nearly killed Jao Lan but then… I really got over Liang Hao then. Maybe you should do that." I said.
" No… he shouldn't know." Vietnam said.
" Okay… that's your choice." I said.
Vietnam the stood up and said " I need to go. Thanks for helping me Kris." I stood up and said " No problem. I didn't have much to do anyway."
Vietnam smiled, put her oar over her shoulder and walked off. I looked around the field, it was a nice view. I sat down under a tree as I played with Ruby. Ruby is just so cute. Then I saw Spain in the distance. I waved to him, Spain waved to me. Then he came to me and asked " Hey, what are you doing here?"
" I was hanging out with Viet, now I'm just relaxing." I told Spain. Spain took out two can of coke and said " Want one?"
" Sure, why do you have two?" I asked as Spain passed me one and sat down next to me.
" I thought I would have another later." Spain said as he opened his can and took a sip. I opened mine with little difficulty and drank the contents. Wow, I haven't have some coke for some time. Then I took in a deep breath and heaved out heavily. Then I saw Ruby playing with Spain. She seems to be having fun. Spain is smiling too.
Then Spain asked me " Hey Kris… can I ask for some advice?"
I blinked, what am I? I'm not a phycologist or whatever you call that person. I smiled and said " Sure Spain. What's up?"
" Um… it's about love. I know, the guy who is suppose to be an expert at it has problems." Spain said.
" Everyone has problems." I said. " What about it?"
" Well… you see… I like someone…" Spain said.
" That shouldn't be a problem for you." I said.
" That's the thing. It's not just one someone. I like two people." Spain said. I snorted, good thing I wasn't drinking my coke. I looked at Spain, wide eyed. Spain likes two girls?! Well I hope it's girls.
" Two?!" I exclaimed. Spain nodded. I was quiet for awhile. Spain… likes two people. Why does it remind me so much of… me? I saw Spain blushing in embarrassment. I see… he wants to know who he really likes, like me. I then put out my coke and said " We have the same problem Spain."
Spain looked up at me, not in surprise. He already knows about the confessions. Is that why he came to me for advice? We clashed our cans together as if we were cheering but it was a sad cheer. We both took a long drink and Spain said " I'm glad I am not the only one."
" Who do you like?" I ask. I hope it's Yuna. Yuna would be glad.
" Malaysia…" Spain said, blushing. I bit my lip. So it wasn't Yuna. I smiled, Malaysia is a nice girl and my friend. I don't mind, but what I do mind is Yuna, how is she? I wonder if Yuna knows about Spain's crush on Yuna. It's the same thing all over again, except with Yuna.
" Malaysia huh?" I said. " Who's the other?" then I took a sip out of my coke.
" Yuna." Spain said. I literally chocked on my coke. Yuna?! So he does like her! Ruby jumped in shock and meowed in worry. Spain sat up and patted my back " Kris?! Are you okay?!"
I managed to stop coking and said in a horse voice " I'm fine…" I was secretly happy. The guy Yuna likes… likes her back. But… Spain himself has the trouble.
" Please don't tell Yuna. She'll probably freak out and lash out at me like when I first met her." Spain said. Shoot… I have to keep his secret. Then I asked " So you want to know who you like?"
" Yeah… I have no idea." Spain said as he leaned against the tree again. I was about to answer ' choose the one that likes you' and then stopped. I thought about Malaysia. I thought how nervous she has been around Spain and how she has been reacting around him. Does Malaysia… like Spain? But she likes England, or at least I think so. I remained quiet. Spain is a nice guy, he can be with any girl. Malaysia may fall for Spain unwillingly.
" To be honest. I don't know… I am in the same situation as you." I said " I guess… you choose the one that likes you?"
" But I don't know who likes me." Spain said. I was almost tempted to tell Spain it is Yuna but I have to keep Yuna's secret. Damn it… just to think I am a friend to both of them. " How will I know which one likes me?"
" I don't know." I said " You definitely can't ask them."
" Si, I'm also don't know who I really like." Spain said. " It's so confusing…"
" Then follow your heart." I said. " I mean, if you really like the person, you would know in time. Somehow you will find out who you like and then I guess you go for the one you truly like."
" But how?" Spain asked.
" I can't tell… but you would know." I said.
" That's… pretty good advice for someone who is experiencing it as well." Spain said. I blinked, that is good advice. Then I said " I am just repeating whatever I was told."
" Italy or Japan huh?" Spain said " Don't hide it, most of us know it." I sighed and blushed a deep red. " They both are close friend with me… I don't want to break ether of their hearts…"
" Meow!" Ruby exclaimed. I rolled my eyes, I could tell she was telling me to choose already.
" You're the one to talk…" I said. Ruby then spotted a butterfly and chased after it.
" Italy was really sad when you left." Spain told me. I blinked and looked at him. " I mean Japan too since he always seems off. But Italy stayed in his room for a few days. He seems gone without you Kristina. He really likes you."
I was quiet for awhile and then drank down the remaining contents of my coke. Then I stood up and said " I guess I will know when the time is right." I said. " But what's the use, I'll be gone soon. And it will start all over again."
" But won't it be worth it? To spend a few more moments with the one you love." Spain asked. Was it? Is it worth all the trouble for that?
" Hey Spain… you better choose soon too. Yuna is not going to be here longer than me. Before you know it Yuna is back in our own world like me. Better choose before you miss your chance. Come on Ruby!" I said. Ruby then meowed in complain and I laughed. Ruby sulked as she went to me and I said " Bye Big Brother Spain."
Spain smiled and said " Goodbye Sis." I smiled, and then went down the hill. I was so tempted to tell Yuna when she went home but I was silent.
Unknown P.O.V
Ariel was hanging out with Alyan, Syrian and Alisha for the day. She was glad she didn't have training today. How can anyone train everyday… HOW DOES BRANDON BARE WITH IT? She didn't realise she has been lost in thoughts until Alyan, Syrian and Alisha has been staring at her for sometime. Ariel jumped in shock, embarrassed.
" Ariel? Are you okay?" Syrian asked.
" Y-yeah… I'm fine." Ariel said.
" She's probably thinking about Germany again." Alyan said. Ariel blushed deeply and stammered " N-no I wasn't!"
" She was." Alisha answered for her. Ariel sighed, there was no use fighting was there?
" Aw~ seriously, you two were meant for each other!" Syrian cried. Ariel blushed even more. Then she shook her head and said " I-he- um…"
" How long are you going to keep silent about your date with Germany, Ariel?" Alisha said. Ariel grew wide eyed and stared at Alisha. How did she know?! Alisha gave her a wink. Syrian and Alyan gasped.
" You went on a date with Germany?!" The two girls exclaimed.
" Jao Lan can be a good stalker sometimes." Alisha said. Ariel started to sweat, she has heard Jao Lan can stalk people but she didn't know he was this good. " A fountain? Seriously?"
" Tell us all about it!" Syrian and Alyan said at the same time. If there was a hole in the ground, Ariel would have crawled to it and die right there. Ariel sighed and told them the story, how Kristina suggested on the date and somehow went along with it, I mean sort of forced to. She also explained the fountain part so that her friends wouldn't be mistaken.
" Aw! That is so cute!" Syrian exclaimed.
" It's nothing special…" Ariel said.
" Nothing special? You have got to be kidding me." Alyan said " Everything is going so right for you! All I get on valentines day was to hang out with France!"
The other three girls stared at Alyan. She went out on Valentines day with… France? Yes it was expected but they never thought it would actually happen. Alyan look at the three girls weirdly and said plainly " No we did not hook up. I was bored okay so I have nothing else to do."
" Girl, I really start to suspect you like France." Alisha said.
" I like France but not that way. Yeah he's cool, romantic, cute and all but he's way too old for me. He's a close friend but nothing more." Alyan said.
" And you supported pedo relationships…" Alisha said disappointed.
" Just because I support them doesn't mean I do it myself." Alyan said.
" It seems like now France does have a crush on you." Syrian said. Alyan laughed out loud and said " Ha ha ha, that will never happen. I may want to fall in love as much as the next girl but I am not that pretty. France only likes beautiful things."
" But you are actually very pretty Alyan." Ariel said.
" Thanks girl. But really, if France would fall for me, throw me off a bridge!" Alyan exclaimed.
" Oh! Can we really do that?" Syrian asked.
" Of course not! I'm not a good swimmer!" Alyan exclaimed.
" Sigh… I guess we will never know…" Alisha said.
" Why are we getting off topic! Alyan exclaimed " Aren't we talking about Ariel?" Ariel started to sweat again. She thought they were over on that topic.
" U-Um… G-Germany doesn't like me that way…" Ariel stammered. All three girls rolled their eyes. Was Ariel that oblivious? Syrian exclaimed " He totally likes you! Oh my god Ariel! How can you not-" Then Syrian started swearing. Alyan and Alisha has influenced Syrian a lot.
" N-not really. He thinks I'm just a weakling…" Ariel said.
" Never mind, let her be." Alyan said " She is my wife after all." Ariel sighed. Way before they went to Hetalia, Alyan has been calling her her wife. She doesn't get it at all. She was lucky Alyan hasn't called her that in front of anyone else.
" How about you two? How did you spend your valentines?" Ariel asked.
" Doing nothing." Syrian and Alisha said at the same time.
" Damn it! Why is Ariel and Alyan the lucky ones!" Alisha exclaimed.
" I hope you will find someone one day…" Ariel said.
" You have to get your special someone when you have the chance Ariel." Syrian said. Ariel blushed a deep red and said " No way!"
" Come on Ariel. Don't you see? You are way luckier than all other girls. You haven't been through any long term suffering like the rest of us. You should make the first move. At least you are happy. That's… very nice." Syrian said. Ariel blinked. Then she asked " What happened to the three of you?"
" I was bullied a lot in my previous school." Syrian said " But I don't give a **** about them."
" Since I am younger than I am suppose to be and a lot smaller, I was picked on a lot." Alisha said.
" I was always in Westforest but I was constantly bullied. I couldn't find any real friends until I met you guys. I hate the Rocket star girls" Alyan said. The Rocket Star girls are the popular girls in school, that's what they name themselves.
" We all have bad pasts Ariel. Every single one of us, that's why we are us today. We're… um…" Alisha said as she tried to find the right word.
" Survivors. Ariel. You are always well liked, yet you are like us. We are envious of you. So… you shouldn't hesitate. I'm sure Germany likes you, no matter how much you doubt yourself. Most of your friends, except Bryan, Aria, Penny, Liang Hao and sophomore kids usually don't have such chances in such things. Okay?" Syrian said. Ariel blinked, she know very well of Kristina's past, but everyone else? She didn't know they all had suffered from the same thing and if not, something similar.
Ariel gave a small smile and said " Um… we'll see."
…
Yuna was walking back to her ' home' in Italy. Since Kristina is already calling it home, why shouldn't she? Then she saw Italy, he seemed to be taking a stroll. Yuna went up to him and said " Hey Italy!"
Italy jumped in shock but calmed down when he saw Yuna. Then he said " Ve… it's just you Yuna. Ciao!"
" What are you doing here? I thought you were busy with work." Yuna asked.
" I finished early so I thought I should walk around." Italy said. " It's nice to walk around my capital."
" Yeah, Rome's nice. Just to think a few months ago I thought I will never go to Italy." Yuna said. " Well, the land Italy I mean."
" Ve… hey Yuna, can I ask you for some advice?" Italy asked. Yuna tiled her head as if she was questioning him. Why would Italy ask for her advice? " It's about Kristina…"
" Oh, what about her? Other than your big crush on her?" Yuna asked. Italy blushed and then said " Well… it's exactly that. But not really at the same time."
" Then what about it?" Yuna asked.
" Is it because she was rejected once that she decided to not fall in love?" Italy asked. " This at all?"
" No, she was bullied… she was constantly paired up with her guys friend and her guy friends was also bullied. She told me she had to break up with some friendships. I guess she doesn't want to drag other people into trouble. I'm sure of the exact reason really." Yuna said.
" Oh… I see." Italy said. " It's just that even after I confess to her, Kristina hardly mentions about it. I thought she was being shy at first but then she never talks about it. Maybe she was planning to reject me… or is she afraid of love? She even tried to shoot America when he was trying to explain about it. I didn't know why she was so afraid of letting anyone know about it. Then there is Japan… he seems to like her a lot."
Yuna was silent. She didn't know Italy was so confused. How is she suppose to make him feel better without revealing Kristina's secret?
" She… um… I don't know." Yuna said. Italy stared at her. Yuna is Kristina's closest friend! Yet she doesn't know? " I'm not her. I may be her good friend but we still have a lot to learn about each other. But we do have similar point of view on love, it's just her reasons are completely different. I don't know why but she does. But she doesn't completely detest it. She is just afraid… she will never find it."
" But I do love her. I love her a lot." Italy said, Yuna blinked. Wow, Italy is in love with Kris. Yuna smiled, she's glad to know that.
" She's not sure. She does trust you and all but it's seems like a fairytale to her. And she has learn life isn't like that. I guess it's hard to take in." Yuna said.
" But why did she try to shoot America?" Italy asked.
" She probably doesn't want people to speak bad about her, I know I wouldn't." Yuna said. " Remember what I told you. Whoever guy she was friends with got bullied."
Italy was silent. Then he said " Do you think Kristina would… love me?"
Yuna was silent. Italy continued " I've lost one chance before in love. I was too stupid to see it. Now that I know… is it truly real? But she knows Japan's real name… before we made the exception. That means… Japan must have confessed to her. I can see it too, he really likes her. Japan is my friend. I don't want to fight with him. But what if Kristina likes Japan?"
" Italy!" Yuna exclaimed. Italy jumped in shock. He didn't realise he was getting louder and louder by the moment. Italy relaxed. " I don't know Japan that well. But… if he really likes her, I don't know what to say." Yuna felt stupid lying to Italy. Of course Japan likes her, anyone can see it. Well, not as easily as Italy but still.
" Kristina must be… confused right now. She now has two guys liking her. Didn't you notice that? She knows how it's like to be heartbroken. She doesn't want to hurt anyone ether. Maybe that's why she's silent, she's afraid to hurt ether of you. She is close friends with the both of you. You just have to be patient Italy, she'll come around." Yuna said.
" But… what if she rejects me?" Italy said.
" Then… I don't know how to help you." Yuna said. Then she heard a voice calling for her. She looked around and saw Spain calling for both her and Italy. She blushed at the sight of Spain.
" Looks like we have to cut this short." Yuna said. " You're okay right?" Italy nodded, denying the feeling within him. As Yuna and Italy went to Spain, Italy thought of Kristina. She doesn't want to hurt anyone ether. Maybe that's why she's silent, she's afraid to hurt ether of you.
Italy then thought Just like Kris… Italy smiled. He hopes about Kris accepting him, but inside he was already crying tears of a possible rejection.
…
Japan visited the lake beside that same cheery blossom tree again. He remembered Yuki, the girl he once loved but was killed. He desperately want to see her again, but there was no way. Yes he had moved on, but he feels more comfortable coming here for some reason. Then he saw Ariel in the distance, walking towards him. How did Ariel find him. Japan blushed, this place was his personal spot. He preferred to be alone.
Ariel went up to Japan and said " Oh Japan! There you are. You weren't at home and it's nearly time for lunch so I thought I should look for you since you didn't leave any note or something."
" I am sorry, I just went for a walk that's all." Japan said. " You seem more familiar with this place now."
" Yeah, I guess so. I can even read a few signs now, which to me is a miracle!" Ariel said. " This is a nice place." Japan was silent and looked at the lake. Ariel crouched by the lake and looked at the koi fishes swimming underwater. Ariel smiled. She felt some presence, that something wasn't right. She looked at Japan, he seems disturbed. Then she stood up and asked " Is there something wrong?"
" No… I just trying to find peace in my mind." Japan said.
" Is that why you are here?" Ariel asked.
" I guess. But usually before I would try to avoid this place. It brings memories." Japan said.
" Oh… then why here?" Ariel asked.
" I do not know myself." Japan said. They were both silent for awhile. Ariel felt like she should say something. Then she asked " Japan… is it true that you confessed to Kristina?"
Japan jumped in shock in shock and blushed deeply. How did Ariel find out? Did someone tell her? Well she could have heard it, since Kristina did call him his human name. Then Ariel sighed and said " So you did confess to her."
" Hai…" Japan said, looking away. He did not want Ariel to see his redding face.
" Why do you like her so much anyway?" Ariel asked. Japan was silent at first and then he said " Kristina is different. She always puts a smile on her face no matter what. I mean yes she can see the bad things but she tries to make things for the better. When I am down she would help me get up. She's very understanding and very nice. I guess I got close with her and fell in love with her even though I didn't want to."
" You never wanted to fall in love?" Ariel asked. Japan nodded. Ariel thought she shouldn't ask more about that subject. They were both quiet for awhile and then Ariel asked " How are you coping with this?"
" I… don't know." Japan said. " I wanted to talk to Kristina about my confession but something else was going on in her mind. She said she wants things like before. I don't know if it's her way of rejecting me or trying to avoid the question. I am in love with her… but then there is Italy. She's close friends with him too and I do not want to be angry at him. I'm not even sure if Kristina likes me… she could like Italy."
Or the both of you. Ariel thought. She was silent at first and then said " Well… both of you did confess to her, so I guess she will be confused. She has told me many times she doesn't want to fall in love. But Kristina, as I can see, will fall in love if she wants it or not. Who? I don't know, I'm not her."
" It isn't me right?" Japan said.
" I told you, I'm not her. But she might." Ariel said. Japan looked at Ariel and asked " Really?"
" Well it is possible, considering you are good friends with her. You just… need to wait." Ariel said. Japan nodded. Then Ariel looked at the lake, it is beautiful. Then Ariel stretched and then said " Well let's go home. I'm cooking lunch."
Japan was surprised. " You can cook?"
" Well… I know how to make rice balls." Ariel said sheepishly.
Japan smiled and said " Fine, rice balls it is." They were going t walk back when Ariel said " Hey Japan?" Japan looked up "Don't lose hope, you may not know. She might feel the same way about you." Japan nodded.
As the walked back home, Japan thought of why he kept going to that place under the cheery blossom tree. He only goes there at least once a year, but why is he going there so often. Then he realised it, it was the place where he first fell in love, where Yuki confessed to him, the happy times. But look what happened… both of them were killed. Only Yuki didn't become a country like him. He keeps going to that place now to remind himself… that love will just lead to sadness. He is in love with Kristina, but so is Italy. It was to remind him to prepare once more for heartbreak. He was already crying of possible heartbreak.
But yet deep inside, he has hope that Kristina may like him.
Ariel made weirdly shaped riceballs for lunch, at least it was edible.
…
Penny felt guilty. Aria noticed it already. She sighed, she thought she and Penny and have fun shopping but this problem of her's is really getting in the way.
" Penny, I know you don't feel good but please have fun. I didn't come all this way to see you sulk." Aria said as they sat down on a bench.
" I just feel guilty." Penny said. " Why did I have to have a crush on a guy who definitely likes someone else?"
Aria was silent. Aria sighed, she has been in this situation many times. Heck she was even rejected by Bryan in front of everyone. Isn't that worse? " It is not your fault. He is sort of a nice guy. But why him? He is not that cute."
" Um…" Penny blushed, thinking of her crush.
" Seriously, from all the guys who are flirting with you, from all of them it had to be him!" Aria exclaimed. " Just pick Liang Hao or something? Heck it would save you a lot of trouble."
" It's not like that Aria. You like guys because of their looks. He's… different." Penny said.
" It's so weird we keep calling him he instead of his real name." Aria said.
" I get nervous every time I say his name." Penny said, blushing even more.
" What is this, she used to be jealous of you and now you are jealous of her. What a mess." Aria said as she shook her head. " I say go ahead and be jealous. She is having way too much attention. I mean… I got to admit she is nice…" Aria thought of the time ' she' was actually tried to get along with her.
" But I don't want to be jealous!" Penny exclaimed.
" But she was jealous of you! She admitted it! If it wasn't for her selfishness you wouldn't be here! You wouldn't be in this stupid situation!" Aria exclaimed.
" B-but it's not that bad… I like the people here and I get to visit countries… and…" Penny said. Aria then held Penny's shoulder stiffly and said " Are you saying you don't care about your family?! Your sibling?! Friends?!"
Penny started to tear up. " I miss them… I really miss them Aria… I'm… trying not to be so sad…" then Penny cried. Aria let Penny go. Penny hid her face with her hands. Aria tried not to cry herself. Penny is one of the only friends she has here, the one person she can confine with. She isn't that close with Poland, and Bryan doesn't like to get serious. She really had no one else…
" I'm… sorry Penny. I took my frustration on you." Aria said. " I miss my family and friends, if… I hadn't been so popular or cause her to hate me, I wouldn't be here too."
" Kristina is nice to me. She even feels guilty for being jealous of me. She never wanted to think of me badly, or anyone really if you can see. I wish… I wasn't jealous…" Penny said, looking at the ground. Aria hugged her sideways and said " I guess that goes for the both of us. I'm used to being so well liked, they didn't care how I act because they think it's cool. But now that I'm thrown into this… world, I am just like every other person. Kris has been here before so of course she will be popular. It's okay Penny… Kris will not hate you for being jealous of her, I think."
" But what if she… likes him back?" Penny asked. Aria was quiet and then said " We don't know… let's hope she choose someone else. Who knows, Kris is the dork, the weird one. She could choose someone who we will never expect."
Penny then looked at Aria. She was surprised, Aria did look… beautiful. More than before. It was not because of the make-up or her natural looks, she is beautiful inside out. Penny smiled and said " I will keep this quiet for now. Aria, I hope you are okay."
Aria blinked and asked " About what? I'm totally fine!"
" You're not, what about Bryan?" Penny asked.
" Oh. I'll get over him, like the others." Aria said as she rested her head on her hand and her elbow on her bare leg. " Even though he's hot, I will get over him. He's too immature anyway."
Penny blinked and sighed. When will Aria learn to actually love someone for… himself? Then she smiled warmly and said to Aria " I hope you will find someone who will love you for you." Aria was surprised and looked at the smiling Penny. She smiled and said " Boy… won't that be something."
…
" LIANG HAO!" Denmark called " WHERE IS MY AXE!"
" Sorry Denny! I'm using it for awhile!" Liang Hao yelled from outside. He was in the garden. Denmark quickly ran out, no way was he letting Liang Hao handle his precious axe. One time, Finland was nearly decapitated and Sweden actually yelled. Who knows what he might do. He may have danish traits but even Denmark worries about him.
Liang Hao was messing around with the axe. It seems like he was chopping a tree. No… he wasn't exactly doing it right. Denmark then grabbed the axe and said " Woah dude! That is not how you handle an axe."
" Hey! I wasn't done!" Liang Hao yelled and tried to get the axe. Denmark held it above his head. Liang Hao may be tall, even taller than Kristina, but Denmark was way too tall. Liang Hao knew it was not worth it but what the heck, it's a cool axe.
" What are you doing with my axe anyway? You can't cut down a tree that way." Denmark said, looking at the severally damaged tree. He nearly felt sorry for the tree.
" I want to learn how to fight, we are in a battlefield right? You told me before." Liang Hao said.
" Yeah… but we usually don't fight. Besides I thought you already learnt your lesson on the axe." Denmark said.
" How was I suppose to know that Fin was behind me?" Liang Hao said.
" The other time Mr Puffin pecked you around the room for nearly chopping off his wing." Denmark added. " But that was really hilarious!"
" It's not like you have any other weapon in your house." Liang Hao said. Denmark laughed and said " Come, follow me!" Denmark brought Liang Hao to his basement and turned on the light. Liang Hao's eyes went wide. It was a weaponry room! There were swords, armour, axes, clubs, a few guns… it's amazing!
" Cool dude! How come I never saw this!" Liang Hao said as he went around the room, trying each weapon, even the guns but it was lucky they weren't loaded. Denmark stood up tall with pride and said " Ha ha ha! You think I wouldn't be prepared! I am the king of Scandinavia!"
" Awesome! So I can choose any weapon?" Liang Hao asked.
" Sure, but make sure you are good at it and don't rip off anyone's limbs. You don't have enough strength so how can I trust you will a sword? Not a club ether… maybe a gun?" Denmark said. Liang Hao then saw a tube like container. Liang Hao picked it up and opened it. There were several thin sticks inside. Liang Hao took one and drew out a dagger. Woah, they weren't sticks.
The dagger wasn't like any other dagger. It looks more blunt, the end of the dagger was thick like a head. The silver metal was also slightly thick, Liang Hao thought it would be useless and put in the container for no use. But then he saw that the ends of the blade were narrow, extremely narrow. What did his physics teacher said about narrow areas? Liang Hao then gripped on the soft handle and cut the surface of a wooden box nearby, it cut easily. Liang Hao blinked, it was sharper than he thought.
" Hey Denny! What's with these daggers?" Liang Hao asked. Denmark looked up and said " Oh those daggers were used in dragon fighting when I was really young. I couldn't hold an axe then, but I wasn't that good in dagger throwing."
" Dagger throwing? Dragons?" Liang Hao said.
" Norway's land has a lot of wacky creatures, luckily I don't pass by a dragon often when I go there, only trolls… as Nor says." Denmark said.
" Woah! That's awesome! How do you use these?" Liang Hao asked. Before Denmark could answer, he saw a dagger fly pass him. Denmark stood frozen, then he look behind him. It was the dagger Liang Hao had held a moment ago… stuck to the basement wall. the crack got slightly bigger and then over his head, suddenly a bunch of dust fell on top of Denmark. Liang Hao laughed out loud! It was hilarious!
" Woah dude! Did you…" Denmark said, astonished as Liang Hao took his dagger.
" Yeah, it's so easy!" Liang Hao said. Denmark then brought Liang Hao outside and took out a target board. Liang Hao was able to hit the board near the center. Wow, he is good.
" Looks like daggers are for me." Liang Hao said.
" Hey Liang Hao, why do you want to fight so much?" Denmark said as Liang Hao went to get his daggers.
" Oh, like I said, it is a battlefield right? I need to learn how to protect myself. Also, it's pretty cool when you fight with your axe so I thought I could do the same. Beside I need to protect myself from Kris, she's scary. Maybe Penny will take a better interest in me." Liang Hao said.
" Man, you really like Penny don't you?" Denmark said.
" Why not? She's pretty, friendly… yeah, all that." Liang Hao said.
" But didn't she reject you dude? How can you act so normally even after she rejected you. Aren't you heartbroken or something?" Denmark asked, worried. " That sounds really sad!"
Liang Hao blinked. He heard Norway say Denmark caring about them an unnecessary amount, asking them if they are okay without wives, but… Denmark looks like he does care about Liang Hao's happiness.
" Don't need to get all emotional. Yeah I was upset, but not that much. I knew so long as Penny doesn't like anyone else, I still have a chance isn't it?" Liang Hao said.
" And if she does like someone else?" Denmark said.
" Then… hm…" Liang Hao. Then he sat on the ground, the cold spring air blew past him. " I have no idea. I mean I've thought of it but I usually don't care. I know… Penny will like someone else. I won't be surprise if she already likes someone else. But I just want to hold unto that chance that I still have a chance with her."
Denmark sat next to him and said " And it's okay for you to struggle like this? What about Kris, I heard she used to like you."
" Yeah, it was weird. I don't understand her. I don't like her that way, even if I do date her nothing will happen. I won't feel the same. I never did, besides who wants a scary girl as their girlfriend?" Liang Hao said. Denmark laughed and said " Masochists…"
" Maso what?" Liang Hao said " Anyway… it does hurt she doesn't feel the same. But I am not going to give up that easily!" Denmark blinked, what spirit! Even when it's really hopeless he doesn't give up. Denmark and said " Keep it up, maybe she might like you back if you love her long enough. Or maybe I can mind some other chick for you."
" Nah… I will find one myself. Don't worry Denny… I'll be fine. Worry bout yourself okay?" Liang Hao said as he stood up and smiled playfully.
" Alright, let's do something fun! Wanna mess with Nor or mess with Fin?" Denmark said " I feel like disturbing someone now." Denmark said.
" Norway, I haven't seen him for awhile." Liang Hao said. Denmark sweat with worry, he was wearing a tie.
" Fine but you will get strangled this time okay?" Denmark said as he got up. In the end, Denmark did get strangled and Liang Hao shared the pain.
…
Bec was getting more and more annoyed with Austria by the air. She often goes and visit Kyanna just to escape him. But the problem thing was Switzerland doesn't think Bec is not a good influence to Liechtenstein. Sometimes she escapes to Estonia's house since Mike is there and he's not that bad. Once when she was jamming to heavy metal music Austria had literally barged into her room and yelled at her to stop the ' infernal music'. She would have shot him with her new rifle zillions and zillions of times if it wasn't for Hungary.
One day, she broke.
" Ms Rebecca! Will you please stop messing with my piano! It's not a toy!" Austria said as he stormed into the music room. Bec groaned, slumping on the piano stool. She just wanted a keyboard to learn how to play her heavy metal music but no… all that she had was Austria's silly piano. She didn't expect Austria to be back so soon.
" Don't call me Rebecca! Especially Ms Rebecca!" Bec yelled.
" I never gave you permission to play my piano." Austria said as he stomped towards her.
" Hey, I play the piano too. I just want to learn how to play some cool songs." Bec said angrily as she crossed her arms and looked away. She had no idea why Austria had to so mean to her.
" Why can't people listen to good cla-" Austria said as he tried to get Bec off the piano. Bec the stood up angrily and glared at Austria. " Wake up Austria. It is the twenty-first century. I have been trying my best to corporate with you but no, you had to criticise every time I do the things I love. Well if I like doing it I don't care. I never yell at you for playing your classical music. That's it, I'm out of here!"
Before Austria could say anything, Bec ran out of the room and out of the door. Hungary saw Bec run past her and called out for her. Bec never stopped. Hungary went and chase after her. She was headed for Germany, that's probably where she always go. She always go through Germany to Switzerland's place, to see Kyanna, like a girl. Hungary realise after being with Bec for some time she was still a girl deep down despite her tomboy attitude.
Riana and Amir were just hanging out as usual when they saw Bec running towards their direction. Riana stepped out of the way in time. Amir was too late, but he didn't fall. Bec bumped into Amir and fell backwards. Bec got up easily. She seems like she wanted to run again. Amir then said " Woah, watch out Bec. Where are you going in such a hurry?"
Bec didn't answer. Riana noticed she was troubled " What's wrong?"
Hungary had finally caught up with Bec and said " Bec…"
" You can't make me go back into that house!" Bec exclaimed.
" Why? Where else will you stay?" Riana asked. But then she shut her mouth. She and Amir were never close with Bec. I mean they were on friendly terms but not exactly friends. They hardly knew each other when they came here. She was in no position to talk to her. Amir didn't notice unfortunately.
" Well you don't have a choice. No one else will take you in…" Amir said but when he saw Riana shot him a glare, Amir got scared and kept his mouth shut.
" Bec, is Austria bothering you again?" Hungary asked.
" I can't see how you can marry such a guy, he's such a stiff-necked ******" Bec swore. Hungary sighed… it has been this long and Bec still doesn't understand Austria. It's the same when the positions are changed.
" He has his own way of things. You just have to respect-" Hungary said but then Bec cut of " Respect? Respect?! How the ****** will I be able to show him respect when he doesn't even respect me!"
Hungary kept quiet. Then Riana said " Hold your language please."
" Shut up, I'm going to Switzerland's place." Bec growled.
" And what? Throw a tantrum in front of Kyanna and poor Liechtenstein? You'll be kicked out of the house like a piece of lint." Amir said.
" I could go to Estonia's house and stay there. I'm sure he won't mind." Bec said.
" Estonia is already taking care of Mike and working on the dimension machine. It's probably not a good idea if you want to go home soon." Riana said. Bec swore out loud.
" So you got problems with Austria? Yeah… I get that a lot from Prussia." Amir said.
" I hate him!" Bec exclaimed.
" Do you really hate him?" Hungary asked.
" Of course! Who give him the authority to boss me around anyway?" Bec said.
" Austria is a complicated kind of guy. He's probably stressed because he has a lot of work to do. He is taking care of you too." Hungary said. Bec turned to Hungary and raised her eyebrow.
" Yes, it is his house after all." Hungary said. " I know Austria is uptight but you do have to show respect. He is not the type that acts first. Usually when you play your music loudly or try to act cool, he gets annoyed easily. Maybe… if you try to not get angry so easily. Listen to his point of view, maybe you'll see he is not so bad."
Bec was quiet. She doesn't want to believe it. " Well… it's not like you have any other choice." Riana said.
" If I really can't stand it, can I stay in one of your places?" Bec asked.
" Rebecca!" Hungary said.
" Hey I said if. I'll… give Austria another chance." Bec said.
" Cool, but you are invited to my place anytime! I'm sure Prussia won't mind." Amir said.
" Oh, please no…" Hungary said
" I would invite you but I don't want to give England another headache." Riana said. " Apparently he doesn't like Rani."
" Oh, Rani huh. Did you know I found a cat too?" Amir said.
" Really? What cat?" Riana asked.
" A big brown fluffy one, it sort of looks like me in a cat form." Amir said. One word ran through Riana's mind: Nekotalia. Looks like it was taking over the ambassadors lives. It was like the ambassadors has always been here, especially Kristina.
" Shall we go back Bec?" Hungary said.
" Fine… but please, you don't start calling me Rebecca." Bec said as she followed Hungary back to Austria's house. Meanwhile, Austria was contemplating on what Bec said. Was he really being to strict. He was at the door when he saw Hungary and Bec walking back. Austria kept silent. Bec walked up the steps to the door. When she was next to Austria, she looked at Austria, gave him a nod and went to her room. Austria blinked, usually Bec would insult him or whatever her strange greeting would be depending on her mood.
He looks at Hungary and asked " Did I do something offensive?"
Hungary shrugged and said " I don't know, I wasn't there. Bec is trying her best to get along too. You should be kinder to her. I think Bec will be better from now on." Hungary said. Austria smiled, Hungary helped him again.
" Thank you Hungary." Austria said. Hungary smiled and said " Welcome." Then she went back in the house. Austria was indeed stressed, not only because of work though. The Prussian man had Hungary falling for him. Though Hungary always denied it, he knew the truth. It's not like he's jealous, he doesn't love Hungary that way anymore but he still cares for her. He's like her… it was a hard word to describe. He wouldn't mind if the next guy was a gentleman but from all the people it had to be Prussia. Then there was Bec who was continuously pushing his buttons. Why can't she be a decent lady like Hungary?
Austria went back to the piano room. He was about to play but then he hesitated. He never knew Bec played the piano. He didn't know Bec can play classical pieces, well she would hated it anyway. It was actually a comforting sight, even a rude girl can settle down to play, even if it was a heavy metal song. Austria finally calm down and played a slow classical music piece. Hungary stood outside the room, listening to the music. Hungary smiled. Bec was also secretly listening silently in her room. Then out of exhaustion, she fell asleep.
…
Steve was just playing his computer games when Belarus decided to pay a visit to Russia again. She opened the door with a huge wham. Steve sighed, ever since the football tournament, Steve has been protecting Russia from Belarus. Belarus was way too out of control. He turned on his walkie-talkie and said " Belarus is here, over."
" Thank you Steve, over." Russia's voice cracked through the walkie-talkie. Before he knew it, he heard a loud crash. Russia's already running. Belarus growled and glared at Steve. Steve doesn't notice and continued with his computer games.
Belarus stormed in front of Steve and said " Steve." Steve remained calm. Surprisingly, Steve is the only one who can stand up to Belarus. It wasn't pretty when Steve and Belarus fight. Belarus often picks up the fights. It was always a draw in the end of the battles. Everyone is worried about Steve losing one day, not so much for Belarus though. She is strong enough. But if Steve beats Belarus… who knows what else he can do. Steve closed his laptop and looked at Belarus calmly. Then he said " What may I do for you?"
" Stop interfering with Big Brother and me." Belarus demanded.
" I am not interfering, I am following his orders." Steve said.
" You cannot separate us." Belarus added.
" It seems like I have already did." Steve said.
" But he is in love with me!" Belarus said.
Steve stood up slowly, put his laptop aside and said " He loves you as his sister, not in a husband loving way. Because of your desperate attempts for you to become one with him, he now has a phobia of little possessive girls like you."
Belarus got angry and said " What gives you the right to do that?!"
" I am Russia's ambassador, I just do what he says." Steve said.
" But it's love!" Belarus said.
" One sided love forced on another isn't real love." Steve said.
" How would you know?! You have never fallen in love." Belarus said.
" I know because I have a common knowledge. It is about time you see it." Steve said, getting angry.
" Stop separating us!" Belarus ordered.
" Russia has run so far away you will not be able to catch him. Isn't it worthless to talk to me this way?" Steve said.
" You will just do the same things over and over again. I have to end this, now." Belarus said as she drew her dagger.
Steve sighed and said " Here we go again."
Belarus drew her dagger and tried to stab Steve. Steve stepped aside and secretly drew his own dagger. He wanted a machine gun or a pipe like Russia's but he realised he need to fight blade with blade, often. As Belarus tried to stab him continuously, Steve kept dodging. Soon he drew his own dagger and tried to hurt Belarus. Belarus had quick agility. Their blades clash over and over. Steve then made Belarus trip, but Belarus just stumbled. Steve took the chance to catch Belarus in his arms and put a knife near her neck. Belarus tried to struggle but Steve was stronger. Looks like some of Russia's aura rubbed unto Steve.
" Release me!" Belarus demanded.
" For you to attempt to kill me again? That is not a very good suggestion." Steve said.
" Why, why do you do this…" Belarus said, in a surprisingly more normal voice. Steve kept quiet. Belarus was tall so she was around Steve's height. Steve listened.
" I just want Russia to love me… what's so hard about that? Doesn't he know he's lonely too as just as I am?" Belarus said. Steve knew Belarus is crying because he felt a droplet of water on his knife hand. " Why… doesn't he know we countries are lonely? We can never keep anyone near us, people already hate me and him… aren't we perfect for each other? Then… why is he afraid of me…"
" He loves you as a sister. Not a girlfriend. It's not the same thing." Steve said.
" But what's wrong with it? It's strange yes but it's love… it doesn't matter right?" Belarus said.
" Even if you put that aside, he still doesn't like you that way." Steve said. Belarus was about to rebut when Steve said " Why Russia? I'm sure there are other guys."
" Big Brother is the only one for me." Belarus said.
" But what about him that makes you love him?" Steve ask. Belarus was quiet and then said " He is the only guy I know who cares for me. Everyone thinks I am a crazy girl… someone you shouldn't mess with. We are already lonely enough… and yet… they still stay away from me because I am scary… Russia wasn't scared of me before. I just wanted to be loved…"
" You know you are beautiful, you can easily find someone else." Steve said. Belarus blinked, then glared at Steve. Belarus finally managed to squirm away from Steve and push him away. Steve only stumbled. Belarus and Steve were both equally matched in strength.
" Stay away from me." Belarus growled.
" I was just stating a fact. Many people do say you are beautiful." Steve said. In his personal opinion, it was weird to compliment a girl. But she is pretty, everyone can see that.
" Even Big brother?" Belarus asked. Steve couldn't answer, what should he say so he won't mislead her?
" Sort of." Steve said. Belarus smiled. " He does love me."
" He doesn't." Steve said quickly " Not that way."
" Of course he does! Why else would he say that?" Belarus said.
" As a fact, like how I said it." Steve said. Belarus shut her mouth. Was Steve… flirting with her? In Steve's perspective, he wasn't. Belarus was misunderstanding people again. " Why can't choose someone like… what's his name? Oh, yeah. Lithuania, he likes you right?"
" He is an annoying servant." Belarus said. Steve then remembered about Lithuania's scars. Maybe it's a bad idea.
" Well there are still other guys." Steve said.
" Who?" Belarus questioned.
" Me," Belarus blushed slightly " England, Brandon, Jao Lan, America… several guys. But I was just saying random names. But it's possible if you tried and become nicer."
Belarus looked at Steve closely. How in the world does he stay calm saying that. Is he really flirting with her? Steve, on the other hand, was actually getting nervous but wasn't showing it. Damn it, he was misleading her. He looked around, he saw Russia spying on him. Russia hid quickly. Looks like Russia just hid instead of literally running away.
Belarus then asked a direct question " Steve, are you trying to flirt with me?" Damn it, Steve started to sweat. He wasn't nervous about Belarus fighting him like she does to Lithuania but he's worried that he gave her the wrong idea again.
" No… I just stated facts…" Steve said, who he finds himself blushing out of embarrassment.
Belarus growled and then said " Stay away from Russia and me."
" How can I? I am his ambassador. You might as well give up and find some other guy." Steve said.
" Like any guy would care for me." Belarus said.
" I do." Steve said. Belarus glared at Steve again. " I was stating a fact."
" Why?" Belarus ask. Steve shrugged and said " To make you feel better. But it's true, I don't know why. But being Russia's ambassador, I guess being part of an ambassador is to take care of the country's siblings too. That includes you. I don't hate you. Is that you give me a lot of trouble."
Belarus blinked, she thought Steve would be her rival, another obstacle to get through. She is half right, he is an obstacle, but not her rival. He was… telling her to give up but find someone else. Belarus blushed lightly and said " I'm going after Russia."
" I have no authority to stop you." Steve said. " Goodbye."
Belarus stopped at the door, silent. Then she said " Goodbye." She opened the door to see Brandon. She blinked and walked past him. Brandon went in and asked " Girl trouble?"
" I guess you can say that." Steve said. Then Russia said from the bushes " You will get her off me, da?"
" Sorry, not interested. She's not exactly my type. Besides I prefer it this way, it is entertaining." Steve said. Russia's creepy aura came back, Brandon stepped back. Steve wasn't scared, he was used to Russia's creepiness, in fact he sometimes join it. But then Belarus voice boomed " Russia! My love one! Where are you?"
Russia got scared and started to run. Steve sighed and muttered under his breath " She won't learn anytime soon will she?" Brandon kept quiet. Then he said " Hey Steve, let's get out of here. I don't want Belarus to put a blade near me again." Brandon shivered at the memory where Belarus threatened him with her blade.
" She is not scary," Steve said. " She's just a girl who wants love." Brandon became confused as Steve walked out of the door. Brandon then followed after him, not wanting to stay.
…
What happened for the days afterwards for the ambassadors? Kristina had to seal her mouth about Spain (trying her best, but she did manage to do it after nearly slipping once). Kristina wonders often… will Spain choose, will she choose. She has to follow her own advice, only time would tell. Vietnam had not taken Kristina's advice, or at least not yet. It wasn't time to tell, she hadn't got the courage. I know, a courageous girl can't confess, but she was afraid. She didn't know what but she's afraid.
Italy still tries to win Kristina over. Well not really win but you know what I mean. Italy know that his feeling were true, which makes it hurt more to think that Kristina might reject him. He doesn't want to lose hope, but yet he still remembers she could choose Japan. Japan on the other hand tries to give up on Kristina. But he can't. He is afraid of getting rejected but he can't help but cling unto one hope that Kristina may like him. Both countries will just wait for Kristina's answer… if she ever does.
Penny decided to keep silent, she will wait until Kris decides. Penny knows… she can wait. She will talk to her crush more, but only briefly. He does talk to her… but will he ever notice her? Or will he go after Kris? Aria had become nicer as the days pasted, she even tried to get along with Tasha, but they still argue of course. She even got close to Poland. Aria doesn't like the way of these people, but she has to adjust. They don't seem as bad as they seem…
Liang Hao spent his days practicing his new skills. He often thinks about Penny liking someone else. It hurts, but he is not going to give up, not until Penny has a boyfriend. He hope to be her boyfriend, but he knew… it was impossible. He was now finally seeing the truth, he knew it was going to come and he is prepared… but it still hurts. But still, it's too early, he will save the tears until Penny gets someone else. It was nearly certain, Liang Hao is clinging unto small hope.
Bec did show more respect to Austria and Austria did become less strict, but it wasn't easy at first. Bec can't help but tease Austria, but does quiet down for a while. Austria had quick tempers but not as big as before. Before Hungary knew it, they were an unlikely pair of friends… but they still get on each others nerves. Hungary knew she can't fix that, she was just glad Bec wasn't running away. She was glad her ambassador can get along with Austria. Austria occasionally calls Bec by her nickname but still calls her Rebecca. Bec tried not to get annoyed every time. It was the same for Austria when it comes to Bec's heavy metal music.
As for Belarus? She still pursues after Russia. It never improved. But there are days when Russia is not in the house she would talk to Steve for a while before leaving to find Russia. She thought if Steve does care for her, she might as well know who exactly he is. They still have violent fights but at least it was less frequent.
" Hey Kristina, I know your hiding something!" Yuna said.
" No I am not!" Kristina said, oh if she knew…
" Come on! Tell me!" Yuna said.
" Tell you what? Oh… did you realise something?" Kristina said.
" What?" Yuna said.
" There is… less fights… and something else…" Kristina said. " Aria has become nicer, Belarus actually talks to Steve for once, Liang Hao is slightly less cheery once in awhile, Bec and Austria is nicer to each other and Penny seems off a bit, she is frowning sometimes. What's going on?"
Yuna was silent for awhile as she thought. She did notice this, but never thought it was significant. Then Yuna's eyes widen and exclaimed " IT'S THE END OF THE HETALIA WORLD!"
" Of course not!" Kristina exclaimed. But both girls were right, there is a big change, something which they didn't notice. Something which signifies the change of their fates. Something no one will expect. But it wasn't really the end of the world, but there is a huge change.
Meanwhile in the real world, a hetalia fan went to Hetalia wiki. The home page went on and the hetalia fan scrolled down. There was the monthly poll, this month's poll was titled:
WHO IS YOUR FAVOURITE AMBASSADOR?
Below… is all the names of the ambassadors.
OMG! I love all the advices! But I have to admit my favourite one was Steve advising Belarus. I also liked Penny's one though. I bet you guys are dying to know who Penny's crush is. You are just going have to find out. ;) BTW, should Aria end up with someone? I've been thinking about that for awhile. I thinking of shipping her with Denmark but I'm not sure. Please comment if Aria should get a crush and if yes, who should it be! Sorry again for not updating for a long time. See ya after… two more weeks! :)