Ch. 8 Ladies of Legacy, Gentlemen of Patience

9foxgrl- Hey everyone, if you have a particular state you really want me to introduce soon let me know!

"Is he okay?" America asked as China tried to wake Japan up.

"I think so." China sighed as the younger Asian Nation started to wake up.

"Is she gone?" Japan asked as he looked around frighteningly.

"Hey…where did Austria go?"

"Only that dummkopf can get lost in a hallway." Prussia huffed.

"Should we go looking for him?" Hungary asked.

America sighed. "Well he'll run into a state soon or later." He paused as he approached the door. "Hopefully not Pennsylvania…"

"BLOODY BITCH! I AM GOING TO KILL YOU!"

"Oh no, not again!" America yelled as he shoved the doors open.

As he slightly expected, the other states were gone. The only ones who were still there were Virginia, Louisiana, Washington, and California.

America barely noticed China's shocked intake of breath as he caught sight of California who was wearing a green changshan with a yellow oriental dragon on it. He was too focused on stopping yet another fight between his daughters.

'Honestly, West and Arkansas don't giving me this much trouble!'

The two teen boys who were sitting in a corner table seemed to be ignoring the girls. Washington seemed to be rather absorbed in his novel while California was typing rapidly on his computer, probably on another screenplay.

Washington was a rather stoic boy, almost like a male 'Bella Swan' as his siblings would describe him since he hardly showed any emotions. He had short dark brown hair that spiked a bit at the tips and dull blue eyes. As always a Starbuck coffee mug sat beside him.

California was and energetic and always working on some kind of project. He had long chestnut brown hair tied into a ponytail, and green eyes that always lit up when he had an idea. His laptop or a notepad was almost always on him, as he tried to keep up with the rush of ideas for movies, video games and screen plays. Nothing could break his concentration once he got into the zone.

For once though he paused long enough to look up at his sisters.

"They're at it again, aru."

"Hmm." Was Washington's only response as he changed the page.

"Should we stop them?"

"No."

Two teen girls in the room were fighting with fencing swords. The taller one had blue eyes, and long curly bright blonde hair tied back in a French braid. The other girl was shorter, pale skin, had green eyes and her sun kissed blonde hair was tied in a bun.

"TAKE IT BACK!" the shorter one yelled as she attacked relentlessly.

"NEVER! YOU ARE THE BLACK SHEEP OF THE THIRTEEN!"

"SHUT UP!"

"Never!"

"BLACK SHEEP! BLACK SHEEP!"

"WHAT DOES A CAJUN FROG KNOW ABOUT SHEEP?"

England's eyes twitched. First West Virginia looked exactly like him…now there was a state that looked like a female version of him.

Japan's cloning theory was looking more, and more plausible.

"Mon Dieu." France gasped as he saw his look alike dodge and weave in the flurry of blades.

"Virginia! Louisiana! Enough!" America snapped as he strolled in to stop them by grabbing their swords, miraculously, he was not cut. This did not seem to deter them as they tried to strangle each other before America pried them apart and place them on two separate sofas.

"But she said-"

"I! Don't. Care! You two need to learn to put aside this insane hatred of each other! Honestly you're as bad as France AND England! Scratch that! You're worse!"

France felt like he had just been insulted.

"…We're not really that bad are we?" England asked.

"Yes comrade…you are." Russia said quietly while China and Japan nodded.

"Elizabeth, Joan; this is your final warning! If you two keep this up I will cut your state's budget!"

The girls paled then looked at each other in shock, then came to a silent agreement.

"Truce?"

"Qui." Louisiana said shaking her sister's hands.

"Founding Fathers help me, why did they have to be exactly like their for bearers?" America muttered as he was tempted to shove his head into a wall.

"It's not your fault." Washington commented as he bookmarked his page.

"Yeah, you raised them the best you could Papa. It's the French and British blood in them. It's infectious, aru."

America sighed. "Yeah I suppose- Wait! Where's Italy? Where's Germany and Hungary? Where the Hell did Prussia go?"

"Indiana and Michigan took the first too while you were trying to get them to stop. I think he want him to race on the go track." Washington replied as he stood up.

"Why?"

"Remember that time he tagged along with you to Kyoto for that World Meeting as your assistant He overheard Mr. Japan say Mr. Italy was a crazy fast driver. So they want him to test out that new racer they were working on. Mr. Germany tagged along."

"…Okay…and what about Hungary?"

"Vermont wanted to show Ms. Hungary her yaoi collection."

America just face palmed. "Prussia?"

"I think Penn dragged him off." California said as he resumed typing.

"Sweet Lady Liberty." America groaned as he was tempted even more to shove his head into a wall. Something was either going to explode, or catch on fire today…maybe both.

"And the others States?"

"The TLC dragged Florida off to the greenhouse to check on their project."

"TLC?"

"Tomato Lovers Club." The Americans responded. Spain and Romano looked up curiously.

"Last year they convinced Florida and Maryland to help the bio engineer their own tomato tree from various breeds of tomato to create the perfect one. I believe New Jersey said they were going to sample the first of the harvest today." Virginia explained.

"Go out the glass door and walk down the red path until you reach Greenhouse 3." America told Spain and Romano who looked very interested in sampling this 'perfect tomato'. "Stay out of 1 because…God only knows what Mary is growing in there."

"I'll show them. I have to go check my medical herbs in 2 anyway." Washington said as he led the two Mediterranean Nations away. "Do you want to come Mr. Russia? Kansas and North Dakota are growing sunflowers in 4."

"Da, that sounds nice."

"I believe the Mid-Western states are tending to the fields, Hawaii is in her private garden anyway, and last I checked Arizona was in teleconference with his boss." California commented. "Don't know about the others. Maybe playing football or something."

"Okay…I take the New England states, minus Vermont went off for their usual tea time?"

"Probably."

"Well, come on England. I guess you should meet them first. Uh…France-"

"I'll take him on a tour daddy!" Louisiana cheered. "He can meet Pierre!"

France didn't know why…but he had a feeling Pierre was not someone nice.

"I'll introduce Mr. China and Mr. Japan to Hawaii." California said as he closed his laptop. The way he was staring at Japan was making both Asians uneasy.

"Okay, but don't kill them with that wok of yours."

"Okay-"

"Or the axe!"

Brief State Bios!

Washington – George Jones

History- Was admitted to the Union November 11, 1889 as the 42nd state. Named in honor of America's first President; George Washington. Not to be confuse with America's capital.

Relatively quiet and a man of few words, George likes to spend his day reading while listening to the rain or enjoying walks in the forests around his home. Being the closest state, he was asked by America to keep tabs on Alaska when she was little, now does it as part of his daily routine. Enjoys his daily cup of Starbucks Coffee, and is rumored to be irritated without it.

California – Zihao Jones

History- Formerly known as the California Republic entered the Union September 9th, 1850 as the 31st State. Formerly part of the Spanish Empire, and the most populated state.

Ziaho is very proud of his diverse background; Spanish, Chinese, etc… and tries to pay honor to it every day with his different cultured based outfits. He watches over Hawaii, as he is the closest state to her and took care of her in the aftermath of Pearl Harbor while America was abroad. Spends his free time on economic matters or writing new ideas for movies to produce in Hollywood, works with Maine to turn books into movies. Loves the color gold and will unleash Hollywood monsters on anyone who threatens his siblings…It is unknown if he means that figuratively or literally.

Virginia – Elizabeth Jones

History- The 1st English Colony (often called Legacy of the British Empire). Full name; Commonwealth of Virginia. The 10th Colony to join the United States of America after the American Revolution and one of the Original 13 June 25th, 1788.

She is mostly associated with the Navy thanks to the show NCIS, and after several years of arguing with her father; was given permission to join the Navy (mostly works at NCIS HQ as an agent). She tends to fall back to British colloquial when she gets pissed. She cares a lot for her brother West, even though she does not always show it, mainly because America forbade her to speak to him until almost a year after the Civil War was over, due to the fact she was the spokesperson for the Confederacy. One of the magical states; specializes in water magic.

Louisiana – Joan Jones

History- The area was explored by the Spanish and French in the early 1500s to 1800s before being purchased by the United States in 1803. She was made a state April 30th, 1812 as the 18th State.

While she is rivals with Virginia it is mostly friendly competition based on who is the perfect lady, fashion, cooking, etc... She is considered one of the magical states thanks to her voodoo. She tries to keep up with the appearance of a proper Southern Lady by acting polite, but also has a fierce temper. Her siblings Mississippi and Texas however are more afraid of her Chartreux tomcat Pierre then they are of her.