Chapter 17: Downfall
Curious as to who was at the door, Gilbert decided to answer it. Standing in the doorway was Harry S. Truman himself. In shock and fear for himself, he tried slamming the door, only to have it get stopped by the US president's shoe. Truman let himself in, glaring at Gilbert as he sat on the couch. The said Prussian gave an awkward smile and shifted nervously.
"Have a seat, Gilbert. We have a lot to talk about." Truman's eyes were dark.
Gilbert sat down uneasily. Just then, Alfred leapt down the stairs like a madman. "Leave him alone Truman! The Russians think he's dead so-"
"No, Alfred, they don't! Your little decoy body didn't work! They've been broadcasting threats for three months now. We've had no choice but to retaliate! But now things are even more tense! We have no choice but to hand the German POW over!"
"No, I won't let you!"
Gilbert put his hand on Alfred's thigh and gave him the I'm-sorry look. "Alfred. Don't vorry." Turning to Truman, he said "I'll go, for the sake of ending another var. If it means saving lives, I'll go."
"But-" Alfred tried to protest.
"No buts. You saved mein life once. It's time for me to repay zhat debt. I owe you too much anyvays." Gilbert gave Alfred a small, weak smile.
Alfred's eyes widen but soon closed. He put his hand on his forehead and muttered something under his breath. He looked straight into Gilbert's crimson eyes and spoke. "Ok, but promise me you'll return."
Gilbert looked back into Alfred's eyes and replied. "Alvays."
Truman grabbed Gilbert's wrist and led the way out, dragging him out the door. Gilbert barely had enough time to blow a kiss to Alfred. A few hours later, Stalin televised the handing over of Gilbert to the Russians, laughing cockily. Alfred switched off the TV and called his Allied team along with a few others.
"Alright Heroes, it's time for action."
A/N
I am so sorry for the longest wait yet! Talk about prolonged cliffhanger, jeez. Anyways, I've been super busy with school so that's why this took so long. And I had writer's block which is always a pain. Hope you enjoyed this chapter and it will be revealed why this is called Gilbert's Heroes and not just Gilbert's Hero in the next chapter. Reviews, favs, and follows are welcome and appreciated. Peace out!