50 States: Chapter 2

The meeting room sat in stunned silence, processing what just occurred a few minutes ago. America, the obnoxious burger eating nation that always claimed to be the hero, was the father of fifty children. He had kept them a secret long since before the American Revolution. Alfred's story of the Boston Massacre shook them to the core and many wondered if any of their actions in the past have hurt a child. How horrible it must have been for a father to watch as his six year old son screamed in agony and he couldn't do anything to stop it.

Meanwhile Canada, Mexico, Russia, Lithuania, Belarus, and Romano glanced at each other, communicating with their eyes. Prussia was still hidden under Canada's seat but he made his presence known by giving a slight tug on Matthew's pant leg, who tapped his foot in acknowledgement. They would need to contact Alfred as soon as possible but right now the other nations needed to be observed. Who knows what they could do now?

It was Germany who broke the silence by clearing his throat.

"It seems ve have a more important topic zhan global varming at zhe moment." He stated once all eyes were on him. "Ve should probably discuss America's states."

"Oui, it's because of this crétinI'm finding out now that I am an oncle." France said, darkly. For once, England didn't argue. He looked ashamed. He knew he had screwed up and now he understood why his former colony went to extreme measures to become independent. If the Boston Massacre was bad, England dreaded to know the burning of Washington. Not only that, he lost count of the number of times he had rubbed it in America's face when he burned the capitol to the ground. Arthur was certain that he had burned a child.

Japan was also silent. He was thinking of a specific date in December of 1941. It's very possible that he hurt that little girl who had entered the meeting room not too long ago. She didn't seem to notice him for her attention was on Canada. What would she think of Japan if they met face to face?

"From vhat ve know, America has fifty children." Germany continued. "I zhink it vould be best if ve meet vith America and also his states."

Lithuania raised his hand.

"Ja, Lithuania?" Germany asked.

"I think we should stay out of Mr. America's business." Toris said, surprising his two brothers, Estonia and Latvia. And his friend, Poland. "He is surely struggling to raise them and I do not think it would be wise to do this."

"I understand your concern for zhe children but ve only vant to know vhat is going on." Germany responded. "For all ve know, zhese states could be a threat."

"They're only children!" This time it was Mexico who protested. The nations flinched at her glare. Her brown eyes were blazing like two identical flames that promised pain. "You idiotas couldn't possibly think that chiquitos could attack nations! Do you think so little of Alfred that he would teach his children to bomb other countries without consequences?"

"Rosa-" Spain started but froze at his former charge's murderous glare.

"Cállate." She hissed before turning to England. "You especially should not even be allowed near America's children! Haven't you all done enough damage?!"

"Mexico," Canada grabbed the Hispanic woman's arm. "Calm down."

But the Mexican woman was seething now, not quite done with her rant.

"You burned down Washington D.C. in 1814. Maryland was barely eight years old at the time and he has burns all over his arm even today!" Rosa then turned to Germany. "A group of your agents set off an explosian as an act of sabotage in 1916 and New Jersey had to wear a cast for months because his humerus was shattered! Then in 1918, your U-boat attack damaged the nerves in Massachusetts's leg! It's a damn miracle that he can walk properly"

The aura around Mexico seemed to darken when she rounded on Japan.

"And you," She growled, menacingly. "You are the worst of them. Hawaii was only three years old and your bombing put that bebita into a coma for six months! Her appendix ruptured and there was massive bleeding to her abdomen! That child was in constant pain after she woke up. Then you invaded the Aleutian Islands, Alaska's legs! He has two identical scars on his thighs because of your stunt!"

At the end of Mexico's rant, Russia was taking out his pipe with a furious expression on his face but Belarus held his arm before he could bring it into view. Japan collapsed into his chair and buried his face in his hands. He had attacked a three year old child and another. If he remembered correctly, Alaska was the last before Hawaii to become a state so he had attacked America's youngest children.

Germany on the other hand was stunned with guilt. He had also attacked two children and nearly disabled one of them.

"Not only that," Mexico continued, her voice cracked and tears were rolling down her cheeks now. "Alaska was on the Aleutian Islands at the time and he was taken prisoner along with his people. He had to endure inhumane conditions on that ship and was forced to work in a camp. He was so malnourished when Alfred found him. He had dysentery and was running a high fever."

Mexico rubbed furiously at her eyes and sent the nations one last heated glare.

"I hope you bastardos are proud of yourselves. That wasn't even half of what you've done. Púdrete en el infierno!" With that, she stomped out of the room and slammed the door behind her.

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The car ride to America's house was quiet. Alfred's daughters, Flora, Sarah, and Alma, weren't even talking. They could sense their father's fear and sorrow. Once they were parked in one of the garages, Alfred could hear the ruckus coming from inside the mansion. His eye twitched at the sound of something breaking inside the house. Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Arizona followed their father inside.

It was as Flora had said it was. Virginia, or Edith, was struggling to calm some of the panicking states, Texas was armed to the teeth, and Alaska set his dog, Eska, on Massachusetts. The three who came in with Alfred covered their ears as he pulled a whistle out of his jacket and blew into it. Hard.

Immediately, the states froze. Alaska whistled and Eska hurried to his side.

"Don't worry. Lani's been found." Alfred assured them. "Cal should bring her in soon."

"We're here, Pop." The dark haired teen said, approaching from behind him with the five year old in his arms.

"Good. Now clean up this mess." Alfred ordered, gesturing to the broken vase and two shattered coffee tables. As they started cleaning, he went upstairs to his office.

"Lani-Chan!" A Japanese woman rushed into the room and embraced Leilani. "Oh, you scared me terribly! Thank God you're okay."

"I'm sorry, Oba-San." Hawaii apologized.

"Never do that again, Lani-Chan." The Japanese woman, Sakura said, taking the child from the teen. "Arigatou, Nathan."

"No problem, Oba-San." California replied before heading to his room to make a new video. Alaska then rushed over.

"You okay, Lani?" He asked. Hawaii nodded and Sakura placed her on the ground. The two youngest states then ran off to play with Eska while Sakura watched them.

Within thirty minutes of getting back to normal, America's voice rang through the intercoms throughout the property.

"DC and the Thirteen report to my office immediately."

Every resident in the Jones household stiffened. Whenever their father summoned the American capital and their eldest siblings to his office, it was never good.

AN:

Translations:

French:

Oui: Yes

Crétin: Dumbass

Oncle: Uncle

Spanish:

Idiotas: Idiots

Chiquitos: Little ones

Cállate: Shut up

Bebita: Baby girl

Púdreteen el infierno: Rot in hell

Japanese:

Oba-San: Aunt

Notes:

August 24th, 1814, British forces burned Washington DC.

In 1916, July 30th, German agents set off an explosion in Jersey City, New Jersey as an act of sabotage. This event is known as the Black Tom Explosion.

In 1918, July 21st, German U-boats opened fire on the city of Orleans, Massachusetts. Known as Bombardment of Orleans or Attack on Orleans. A tugboat and four barges were sunk.

December 7th, 1941, the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor.

Between June 6th of 1942 and July 28th of 1943, the Japanese invaded the Aleutian Islands. Alaskan natives were taken from their homes and placed on a ship setting for Japan.