50 States Chapter 4
The next day, the nations gathered in the meeting room.
"I contacted America last night." Germany began. "He agreed to have us all meet his states today. He said a bus vill pick us up at 10:30. So be ready outside vithin an hour and do not be late. Any questions?"
A few nations raised their hands.
"Ja, Ukraine?"
"Russia and Belarus are gone." The timid woman said, nervously. "I have not seen them since last night."
"Liet's gone too." Poland cut in. "It's totally unlike him to disappear like that."
"Y-yeah." Latvia added. "He always tells us where he is going."
"When we woke up, Lithuania and his things were gone." Estonia said.
"Mio fratello is gone too!" Italy cried, frantically. "Germany, where could he be?!"
"LOVI'S GONE?!" Spain shouted, jumping to his feet. That triggered chaos among the nations once more. Everyone started arguing and yelling until Germany finally shouted.
"EVERYONE SHUT UP!"
Once the nations stopped fighting, Germany continued.
"Ve vill vorry about zhe missing countries later. If zhey are not outside by 10:30, try calling zhem. Dismissed."
As the nations left the meeting room, a few nations (Poland, Estonia, Latvia, Italy, Spain, and Ukraine) wondered where their friend/brother/sister could be. Little did they know that Russia, Lithuania, Romano, and Belarus were already at America's house spending time with their godchildren.
Meanwhile, Germany was trying to contact his brother, Prussia now East Germany, but his phone kept going straight to voicemail. Much to Ludwig's frustration.
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"You guys all set?" Alfred asked two of his eldest children.
"Yeah Dad, we'll give those nations a ride they'll never forget." Delaware said, fist bumping New Jersey.
"I don't mind you giving them a scare but don't injure them, 'kay." America joked before hugging his son and daughter. "See you later."
"Later, Dad." Delaware and New Jersey said in unison before closing the bus doors and driving off.
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It was now 10:30 and the nations were waiting in the parking lot of the hotel they had been residing in. Many nations were growing concerned since the missing countries haven't turned up. Any attempts in trying to call them failed, always going straight to voicemail.
"He won't answer his damn phone!" Poland shouted, shoving his cellphone into his pocket after trying to call Lithuania for the tenth time that morning. Latvia and Estonia gave each other a worried glance. They also tried calling their brother but he never answered.
A horn honking got the nations attention and saw a long white bus with American flags and bald eagle designs park in front of them. The doors opened and a blonde girl about eighteen stepped off the bus. She wore a pair of sunglasses, a light purple T-shirt, chopped denim shorts, and white vans. She lifted her sunglasses to reveal emerald green eyes, much like England's.
"'Sup nations." She greeted. Her voice was jovial. "My name's Delaware, or Del if you want, and I'm going to be your escort to our happy home. The guy driving is my brother, New Jersey. So, hop on in!"
"Vait, " Germany protested. "Ve're missing a few nations zhat came vith us yesterday but ve cannot find zhem."
"You mean Canada, Mexico, Russia, Lithuania, South Italy, Belarus, and Prussia right?" Delaware listed, stunning the nations. "Don't worry, Dad had us pick them up last night. They're already at our place."
"What?!" Many nearly shouted.
"But-" Germany began until the boy driving interrupted.
"Look, as much as we'd love to stand around and play twenty questions with you, Del and I are on the clock here." New Jersey snapped. "So get your asses on the damn bus already!"
As the nations boarded the bus, they got a better look at the driver, New Jersey. He had almond shaped brown eyes, thick coffee colored hair with a curl much like the Italians, and thick eyebrows, similar to England's. He wore a red New Jersey Devils T-shirt, dark blue jeans, and black sneakers.
He reminds me of fratello. Italy thought as he sat down next to Germany. But he has England's eyebrows and Germany's nose.
"Alrighty then," Delaware said, sitting in the seat next to her brother. "Better hang on tightly 'cause Jersey isn't exactly a gentle driver."
"W-Wait, Miss Delaware! Does that mean-AAAAAAAAH!" Japan and the nations screamed as New Jersey slammed his foot on the gas, sending them back in their seats.
"WAAAAAH! GERMANY SAVE ME!"
"VERDAMMT! YOU'RE GOING TO GET US ALL KILLED!"
"BLOODY HELL! SLOW DOWN!"
"I'M TOO BEAUTIFUL TO DIE!"
"AIYA! STOP THIS BUS!"
"RAIVIS HOLD ONTO ME!"
"EDUARD DO SOMETHING!"
"THIS IS TOTALLY NOT COOL!"
"NORGE HOLD ME!"
"BRUDER, I'M SCARED!"
"I SWEAR IF I HAD MY GUNS RIGHT NOW..."
"MEIN GOTT! VHAT DID I DO TO DESERVE ZHIS?!"
"HOLD ON, MR. AUSTRIA!"
"OH KAMI-SAMA! PLEASE LET ME OUT OF HERE! I DON'T WANT TO DIE!"
Up in the front seat, Delaware snickered and handed a twenty dollar bill to New Jersey who was trying to drive with his foot while the other remained on the gas.
"WOOHOO!" She cheered. "YEAH BABY!"
"DA-ZE! THIS IS AWESOME!" South Korea shouted.
"WEEEEEE!" Sealand yelled, throwing his hands up.
"SEALAND?! HOW THE HELL DID YOU GET HERE?" England shouted.
"I'VE BEEN HERE THIS WHOLE TIME, JERKLAND!"
"NOW THIS IS HOW TO DRIVE, MATE!" Australia exclaimed. Delaware and New Jersey grinned.
"Thanks man!" New Jersey shouted to the Aussie. "I'm glad somebody appreciates my driving!"
"FASTER! FASTER!" Sealand shouted, jumping up and down in his seat. Delaware turned to New Jersey.
"You heard him, Ethan!" She exclaimed. "Get this thing moving!"
"You got it, little man!" New Jersey shouted against the nations protesting, begging, and crying before slamming his foot completely on the gas.
After ten minutes of driving, or as the nations called it 'Death Riding', New Jersey parked in front of a large mansion. And by 'parked' he slammed his foot on the break, sending the nations forward and knocking the air out of them. As the nations tried to collect themselves, Delaware and New Jersey stepped off the bus followed by South Korea, Sealand, and Australia.
"Bloody great driving, Mate!" Australia exclaimed, shaking New Jersey's hand. "I haven't had that much fun in a long time!"
"Fun originated in me, Da-ze!" South Korea said with enthusiasm.
"Yeah, you have to teach me how to drive like that!" Sealand declared.
"I just might, Kiddo." New Jersey chuckled as he watched the nations stumble off the bus, looking traumatized and green, especially Japan who started rocking back and forth on the ground, whimpering. Some of the countries threw up their breakfasts onto the pavement. If Italy's driving was bad, New Jersey's was hell.
When New Jersey almost missed a turn, he started spinning the bus in circles really fast, adding nausea to the countries terror. Then did it a second time when Sealand excitedly pleaded with him to do so. The sadistic teen was more than happy to grant the micronation's request as he took pleasure in torturing the nations. Meanwhile, South Korea, Sealand, and Australia enjoyed the ride like a group of kids on a roller coaster.
"Good. You brought 'em in." A southern accented girl about the same age as Delaware and New Jersey stepped into view. She had round blue eyes, luxurious black hair in an updo, and thick eyebrows. She wore a blue knee length sundress and blue flats. "Daddy's waitin' for 'em in his office."
"Thanks, Martha." Delaware nodded before addressing the nations. "Nations, this is Georgia. The fourth state right after Jersey."
"G'day Sheila." Australia held out his hand for the girl to shake.
"G'day." She replied. "I'm guessin' you're Australia."
"You guessed correctly." He grinned. Georgia laughed.
"I visited your country back in 92. Let's just say I've liked you before even meetin' in person."
"Really?" Australia asked. "Awe thanks, Sheila."
"And I'm the great Sealand." Sealand introduced himself. "One day I'll be one of the best nations in the world!"
"I've got no doubt about that." Georgia said, ruffling the micronation's hair, having lost his hat during the bus ride. "Anyway Nations, welcome to our happy home!"
Every nation's eyes nearly popped out of their heads at the sight of America's home. It was huge! They expected a large mansion but this building looked as if it could house hundreds. It appeared over seven stories tall but still had an elegant appeal to it. There were many balconies, some had people on them, and it had an antique charm to it. The gardens looked like they were well cared for and there were plants from all over the world blooming behind the stone circles. Two fountains were also in view behind some hedges that were recently trimmed and acres away were orchards bearing all sorts of fruit.
"What the- This isn't the mansion I gave to him!" England sputtered. The three states laughed. Really, the Brit's face was priceless!
"It is actually." Delaware said. "Dad just made some improvements as more states started popping out of nowhere and he had to make more room."
"This is still too much for fifty children!" China exclaimed.
"Now that," Delaware stated. "Will be explained later but for now, Dad wants to see you and then we'll give you a tour of the place. Just follow me."
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Once the countries entered, they were stunned for the third time that day. The area was like a ballroom with a grand staircase at its center. A group of children were playing on the carpet. The nations immediately recognized Hawaii along with the three girls who were caught spying on them, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Arizona. A six year old boy was among them. He appeared to be an eskimo mix with curly dark hair in a short ponytail, slitted black eyes, and had an impassive expression. But the shape of his face was similar to...
"RUSSIA?!" The nations exclaimed, seeing the tall man standing a few feet away watching the children.
"Ah, privyet everyone." He greeted with his signature smile. "Welcome to Amerika's home."
"Are these the other nations, Dyadya Vanya?" The boy asked.
"Da Nanuq."
"Brother..." Ukraine started. "Why does this boy call you 'Uncle'?"
"Because I am his godfather." Ivan answered, his smile never faltering.
"WHAT?!" Most of the nations shouted, startling the girls. Hawaii then skittered under Russia's coat and said nation and Nanuq glared at the countries with identical dark auras.
"You should stop the yelling, Da." Ivan said, taking out his pipe threateningly. The boy, Nanuq, took out a stick with Native designs and held it in a similar manner to his godfather.
"Okay Dyadya Vanya, I think they get the point." New Jersey said, struggling not to laugh at the fearful looks the nations bore. "Say, why don't we practice in the yard later? It's been a while since we've had a shooting contest with you."
Russia's aura immediately disappeared and he put his pipe away. "Da Ethan, it has been. Same time as always?"
"Yep." New Jersey then turned to the nations, shoving England towards the stairs. "C'mon! Move your asses! Dad's waiting."
"Bloody-" England sputtered. "Show some respect for your elders, boy!"
New Jersey then glared at the Brit and an aura identical to Russia and Nanuq's radiated off of him.
"I ain't showing you shit, Lobsterback." He growled. "Now get the fuck up the damn stairs before I take my hockey stick and shove it up your-"
"ETHAN!" Delaware shouted. "The kids are still in the room."
New Jersey, or Ethan, growled before stomping up the steps. The nations hesitantly followed while Delaware walked calmly beside her brother. Halfway up the steps, an inhuman snarl came from behind them and Japan felt himself being hit in his legs, causing him to fall backwards. He found himself tangled in a pair of curtains and tumbled down the stairs. The snarl had come from Nanuq who chased the falling Japanese man down the stairs while wielding his stick. At the bottom of the steps, Nanuq started beating the fallen nation with his stick while he was tangled up in the curtains, unable to move.
"Alaska!" Delaware shouted. "What are you doing?!"
"This is for Lani!" With that last shout, Nanuq slammed the stick into where no male wants to be hit with all his might, which was quite a lot for his age.
"Dammit. Dyadya Vanya!" Delaware called, only to realize the Russian left the room. Cursing, she hurried down the stairs where the Alaskan boy was still beating Japan, who was curled up as best he could.
"Okay Nanuq," Charity said, pulling her youngest brother away from their guest, who managed to get one last hit to his target before being dragged away. "I think he's had enough."
Meanwhile, New Jersey was laughing hysterically while clutching his stomach. "HAHAHAHAHA! Aw man, that was epic!"
"Not helping, Jersey!" Delaware shouted, holding Alaska back. "Nanuq Ivan Jones, stop it right now!"
The boy stopped struggling instantly and his furious expression changed back to impassive.
"Thank you. Now why don't you go find Dyadya Vanya or play with Eska." The eldest state said, releasing Nanuq. He nodded and wandered off but not before sending one last glare at the nation who was groaning and trying to free himself from the curtains. That was when Russia reappeared. He gazed down at Japan's fallen form, curiously.
"What happened to Japan?" He asked in a childish tone.
"Really? You show up now?" Delaware exclaimed. When Japan managed to get back on his feet, Nanuq charged towards him again.
"URA!" Alaska cried, lunging at the Japanese nation, who jumped back in fear. Japan suddenly felt himself falling again, down a hole this time. He let out a scream and hit a crate full of peaches that toppled over and landed on him.
"And that was for my people you jerk!" Alaska growled at where Japan used to be before turning to a corner of the room. "Good girl, Eska."
In the corner of the room was an Alaskan Malamute with her paw on a lever. The dog rushed over to her young master after hearing his praise, happy to get a scratch behind the ears. New Jersey burst out laughing again.
"Nuq, you trained Eska to use the trapdoors?!" He exclaimed while laughing. "That's it, you are officially my favorite bro!"
Russia also laughed. "Da that was hilarious my little voin."
Delaware's eye twitched and she pulled out a walkie talkie. "Hey Dad, sorry but Japan's gonna be a little late."
"Do I even want to know what happened?" America's voice rang through.
"To put it shortly, Nanuq trained Eska to open the trapdoors." There was a noise that sounded like stifled laughter on the other end.
"Okay, you're at the main entrance right? I'll send Georgia down to the pantry."
"I dunno, Dad. What if he ruined her peaches when he fell?"
"Damn. Then I'll send Virginia. Just bring the rest of them up."
"Sure Dad." With that, Delaware ended the call. "Let's go before we run into anymore escapades."
The nations were more than happy to agree.
Translations:
Russian:
Da: Yes
Dyadya: Uncle
Voin: Warrior
Ura: Hurrah! (Common Russian war cry)
Japanese:
Kami-Sama: God
German:
Ja: Yes
Verdammt: Damn it
Mein Gott: My God
Italian:
Fratello: Brother
AN:
Russia's human name is pronounced EE-VAN. Nanuq's middle name is pronounced IE-VAN which is a more American version. Also, I got some of the states ages mixed up in the first chapter. Hawaii is 5, Alaska is 6, Arizona is 7, New Mexico and Oklahoma are 8. And in case you're wondering, they are not twins. Only the Dakota states are twins.