Ch. 9 New England

9foxgrl

This chapter will be in England's POV

I followed America to another room adjacent to the sitting room we were in. I have to admit I am impressed that he manages to keep so calm with raising 50 rambunctious children, not to mention the numerous territories he also looked after.

I was a little worried when he said that I was meeting five states who kept part of my namesake. I just hope they weren't tainted by France.

We arrived to a double door that was guarded by two suits of armor.

When he opened the door, and we were met by a flutter of red and white rose petals.

"Welcome." Said five voices.

The light dimmed…and I saw five boys waiting for our arrival.

The shortest had bright red hair with a curl on the left side and a face that reminded me of my sister Ireland.

The tallest boy who was sitting in the middle looked exactly like America; except he didn't wear glasses and he had my eyes along with reddish brown hair.

The other two were a mix match of me and America…but the one on the left had a bit more curly blonde hair, the one on the right with dark black hair wearing glasses was holding clipboard. And finally there was Maine.

"It's a pleasure to meet you Mr. England." The America look alike said as he walked to me. "I'm surprised father decided to bring you to join us for tea."

"It's nice to meet you as well…umm."

"How very impolite of us. We forgot to introduce ourselves." The boy said as he turned to his siblings.

"Ciao! It's nice to meet you, I'm Rhode Island." The shortest boy said shyly.

The boy on the right gently pushed up his glasses. "A pleasure sir. My name is Connecticut."

The boy on the left smiled. "Hello, I'm New Hampshire."

"We've already met briefly, I'm Maine."

"And I'm Massachusetts; we welcome you to our tea room. United Kingdom. Please have a seat."

"Dad, will you be staying too?" Rhode Island asked.

"Sure, why not." America said as he sat down at a round table beside a window overlooking a beautiful pond with a fountain in the center.

"Tea for seven dearest Rhode Island!" New Hampshire said happily as he clapped his hands. "Chop, chop!"

"Can it brother."

"Language little brother, we have a guest." Connecticut commented as he set down his notepad to help him. "Any sugar in your teas gentlemen?"

"Just no thank you, just a little honey is fine."

"Three please."
"I have to admit that I am surprised that you drink tea Massachusetts." I said as I accepted the cup of tea from Connecticut. "Especially considering America hates to drink it."

Massachusetts waved his hand nonchalantly. "Ah yes, the Boston Tea Party was from my rebellious years. Not one of my proudest moments, but then again the Salem Witch trials is also a stain on my soul."

"Especially since you are a witch yourself brother." Maine commented.

"The proper term is wizard." Massachusetts snapped.

"You can you use magic?" I choked.

"Oh yes, quite a few us can, the magic states. My sisters Virginia, Louisiana, and I have the ability to use magic, I think Illinois can, but we are not sure.

"West can't use magic, but he possesses the Sight."

"Oregon has the Sight, and so does Kansas, but they all specialize in the paranormal."

I tilted my head in confusion. "Beg pardon?"

"You know the supernatural? Skinwalkers, vampires, werewolves, dark faye; things of that nature."

I paled. "I knew there were they existed around here…but."

"Why even Father can use some magic."

I turned to America who seemed very interested with half empty tea cup in his hands.

"America…"

"What? You never asked if I could!"

"And yet you deny the existence of my fairy friends!"

America blushed.

"Well it may have to do with the fact Father specializes in spirit magic." New Hampshire commented.

"And you are afraid of ghosts?"

America coughed sheepishly. "I'm not scared...I just like seeing if anyone freaks out of those movies…it's all acting"

"Right…" the five states said in unison.

I fought the urge to laugh as America tried to defend his honor. These states reminded me so much of my family. Although, I wonder if there a miniature Scotland running around somewhere.

"There is." America commented. Bugger, I must have said that out loud.

"There is?"

"Well, I think he is like that anyway. I've only met Scotland a few times, but South Carolina does act a lot like him." America mused as he stirred his tea. "He does like his whiskey and cigarettes."

"Don't forget the fireworks."

"Well, he's the leader of the DRT for a reason Dad." Connecticut replied.

"Let me guess, he and West don't get along?" I asked.

"Actually they get along, although the sibling relationship there is rather…how should I say it?"

"Cold."

"Distant."

"Rigid?"

"Like a brick wall." Rhode Island commented as he added a bit of Irish whiskey to his drink.

"I saw that Liam." America warned his son. "You know my policies about you states drinking this early in the day."

"We'll its five o'clock somewhere." The red head replied making America sigh and shake his head.

"I better not get another call from your boss saying you've showed up drunk to work." He warned.

"Oh that was one time!" Rhode Island retorted. "And it was the 20's!"

"Oh, like that made it alright!"

"To be father, you've had to bail Mr. England here out of more drunk and disorderly charges then you have for Liam and the DRT combined." Connecticut commented much to my ire.

New Hampshire just laughed.

I couldn't help but feel comfortable in this setting. These states reminded me all too much of my family, except they actually knew where to draw the line. According to New Hampshire America had made family bonding critical after the Civil War.

During the conversations I found out a lot about these states.

Massachusetts was, despite his youthful look, a professor at the Salem Magic Institute.

Connecticut oversaw several of the education system changes.

New Hampshire acted a lot like a shyer, more polite France with his uncle's love of moose.

Maine enjoyed to read and write mystery and horror stories.

And Rhode Island was often referred to as a 'ticking time bomb' by his siblings. And apparently from experience they said that he was easily worse than me when I drank an entire bottle of vodka on a dare.

…It wasn't pretty, and America still hasn't let me forget what I did to the Titanic!

"I am surprised that William here turned out to be a gentleman. Especially considering how much of a little devil he was as a colony."

"Father!" Massachusetts gasped.

"Well it's true! I still remember that night when the judge brought you back to the house tied up on the back of a horse, dressed in animal skins feathers, and paint shouting about taxes and tea!" America scolded.

"He started it!" the teen retorted pointing at me.

"And I ended it. So be glad all I did at the time was swat your behind with a switch!"

I couldn't help but snicker at this display of familial affection in front of me.

Then…it all went to Hell in a hen basket as a bottle rocket came bursting through the window. Maine grabbed me and yanked me down as it made contact with the table. I heard the chatter of china and Massachusetts screams.

"THAT WAS A HAND MADE VICTORIAN TEA SET!" he yelled as a top hat appeared in a pop on top of his head.

"Oh boy, Massy is going into Mad Hatter mode!"

"AND THIS IS WHY THE TERRITORIES DIDN'T WANT TO COME OVER ON NEW YEARS EVE!"

"YOU WANKERS OWE ME A NEW TEA SET!" Massachusetts yelled.

Just when I thought it couldn't get worse America got a phone call from Oregon.

"THEY DID WHAT?"

Brief State Bios!

Massachusetts- William Jones

History – Formerly known as the Province of Massachusetts. Full name is Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Sixth member of the Original 13, joined February 6th, 1788.

William or Will is rather intelligent and is the 'perfect gentlemen' although he tends to go a little crazy when dabbling with his magic. His siblings dubbed it 'Mad Hatter' mode. One of the Magic states; specializes in curses. Be warned because if you anger him he will curse you and any surrounding furniture.

New Hampshire –Daniel Jones

History- Formally known as the Province of New Hampshire. 9th member of the Original 13. Joined the Union June 21st, 1788.

He's a cheerful boy who likes to annoy Massachusetts. Mainly likes to hang out with his sister Vermont, and started to like reading manga, mainly yaoi and shojo because of her. Is often her partner in crime.

Connecticut - Conner Jones

History – Formerly known as the Connecticut Colony, and 5th member of the 13. Joined the Union January 9th, 1788.

Like Massachusetts, he's very intelligent, and always seems to know everything about everyone. Seldom speaks, but then again actions speak louder than words especially if he decides to use his hacker skills. It's frightening how well many of his plans can be executed. Although because of it he tends to annoy his siblings.

9foxgrl- If you are reading this and you believed that I based the New England states on the OHSCH then you are right. The personalities and descriptions of the states made it so much like those guys!