50 States: Chapter 16

The next morning, ten nations (and Sealand), the capitals, provinces, territories, and states (minus America's eldest children from ages thirteen to eighteen) sat in the dining hall enjoying their breakfasts but most of their guests were missing. Only four guest nations were seated at the same table where they dined with their capitals last night.

Lithuania had seated himself with his brothers and began telling them about how he came to know about the states and becoming a godfather. The younger Baltics listened intently, occasionally laughing at a funny story, and conversed with Colorado and West Virginia, Toris's other goddaughters. Lithuania didn't seem concerned about the disappearance of America's older states but would occasionally check his watch or look at the entrance.

Switzerland and Liechtenstein sat across from their capitals and next to the other Germanic capitals. It was nearing 9:00 but the other nations still haven't entered the dining hall.

"Daddy, can I wake up the nations?" Utah pleaded, giving her best puppy eyes to her father.

"Sure, they should have been here almost an hour ago anyway." Alfred commented. "Wonder what's keeping them. They can't be lost."

America knew the mansion was big. That's why he had left a map in each guest room. Each map was very detailed and had very specific instructions on how to get around certain areas of the property.

With a squeal, Utah kissed her father's cheek and disappeared with a pop, teleporting to Alfred's office. A few moments later, the sound of a bugle rang through the intercoms before Utah's voice followed.

"Good morning, nations. Please report to the dining hall at once. Our father America has requested your presence though I have no idea why to be honest. Not a lot of you are what we North Americans call the best company. Have a nice day and enjoy the rest of your time at the Jones residence. We hope you survive your stay."

Alfred's eye twitched and he pinched the bridge of his nose but he was trying to suppress a smirk. He probably should have told Helen to make the call straight to the point. Did his states like tormenting the nations? If they did then he was going to have a headache ten times worse than at the average World meeting. The states, provinces, and territories laughed at the 45th state's announcement. Even Canada, Mexico, the capitals, and the godparent nations looked amused. Prussia however, was laughing out loud and slamming his hand on the table.

"You all know what that means, right?" Prussia cackled. "Something awesome is going to happen!"

"Drastic is probably a better word." Belarus corrected. She had been watching America's states all afternoon yesterday and they had been whispering to each other, no doubt planning something for their guests. Natalia had a feeling that it will be funny to watch. It usually is when America's children plan a prank or something. As long as they didn't turn on each other in the end. The fights will be impossible to break up and Alfred was already a workaholic. He didn't need rebuilding half the house on his almost never ending list of things he needed to do.

Natalia didn't know how Alfred manages the stress of being a superpower and a father. She nearly shuddered at the memory of when America told her about the amount of work he gets per day. Not even her brother received that much work.

Her suspicions had been confirmed when Michigan had entered her room last night and awoken her. The states were up to something and asked for her help. Who was she to refuse her godchildren?

When the nations came in, they looked around frantically as if an animal was going to pounce on them at any moment. The nations already in the dining room and the capitals looked bewildered at their behavior while America's states were trying to hide their snickers, causing America's youngest states, Mexico's and Canada's kids looked at them questioningly.

"What happened to them?" Nova Scotia, a fifteen year old girl with brown hair and violet eyes asked Virginia.

Edith giggled at the nations before whispering in Nova Scotia's ear. Said girl's eyes widened at first but turned into an evil smirk when her cousin explained the full plan.

"America," England tried to keep himself composed but was visibly shaking. "I k-know this may sound absurd but..."

As America's former guardian struggled to find the correct words, France cut in. "There's a horrible monster in your house!"

Alfred's eyes widened. "Dude, what-"

"It was huge!" China exclaimed. "It had the head of a deer but it walked like a human and it had long arms!"

"What-" Alfred still couldn't finish a sentence with the commotion that other countries were making.

"Brother, please let's get out of here! What if that thing comes back?!" Ukraine begged, looking ready to cry while Russia just looked confused.

Nanuq and Leilani looked back and forth at their guests and father as they yelled frantically. The two youngest states couldn't understand why the nations were upset nor could they comprehend why they were yelling at their father. And they didn't like it.

Nanuq picked up one of his pancakes drenched in his uncle's famous maple syrup and flung it at England's head. The whole room went silent.

England's face burned a bright red and turned in the direction where he was hit, steam practically coming out of his ears.

"Who-" He snarled before a bowl of oatmeal was slammed into his face. Everybody in the North American family started laughing. England removed the bowl and was shocked to see London's arm extended while looking quite pleased with herself.

"Aw sweet! Food fight!" Kansas yelled before throwing his plate at the guest nations.

"Hit the deck!" America shouted, tossing the table over to shield himself, Gilbert, Natalia, and Russia. Romano, Lithuania, Canada, Mexico, and a few capitals followed their example.

"This is cool and scary." Sealand said in awe as he watched the North American children and capitals throw food at the nations from behind America's table.

"Let's just hope they don't turn on each other." Romano remarked, shuddering. "Don't forget what happened last time."

"Mr. America, why are you not using the whistle?" Estonia asked, clinging to Lithuania and Latvia. "Shouldn't you stop them?"

America shook his head. "Sorry but I allow the kids to have food fights as long as they clean up afterwards."

"Well done, Lani!" DC shouted, watching Hawaii fling poached eggs at China. "Make Mama proud, Baby Girl!"

"Frappez-le dans la tête, Charles!" Paris shouted as Quebec prepared to fling a plate of eggs at France.

After forty minutes into the food fight, the kids had run out of ammunition and sat back to admire their work while the nations and capitals peeked over their makeshift forts. Beijing burst out laughing before quickly covering her mouth. Nova Scotia, a teenage girl with brown hair and violet eyes, sputtered before she burst out laughing with the other North American children following suit.

The nations were covered from head to toe in food and condiments. Most of the G8 and Spain bearing the worst of it. They looked as if they were trapped in human shaped mountains of food. The capitals and godparents also started to laugh. Prussia was now in hysterical laughter and rolling around on the floor.

"Mein gott, West!" He wheezed. "You look-Pfft-like a...a PFFFTTT-HAHAHAHAHA!"

Germany growled as he tried to remove the yolk from his hair. Italy was wailing and waving a white flag, England was bright red but appeared to be in a state of shock, France was crying about his hair and outfit being ruined. Spain licked some yogurt off his face and hummed at the taste.

Sakura walked up to Japan and tapped on his shoulder. "Mr. Japan?"

When the Asian turned to look at her, an omelet was slammed into his face. Tokyo giggled before jumping behind a table. "I have been wanting to do that for years!"

Alfred sighed but he was smiling and turned to Emily. "This is going to take a while to clean up."

"Yep." She agreed, observing the damage. "At least they didn't turn on each other like Lovino said."

America winced. "Oh yeah, that would have been really bad."

"Looks like your meeting will be needing to wait, Fredka." Ivan commented.

Indeed, the meeting will have to wait. For America knew it would take over two hours to clean up this mess.

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"Del, do you copy?"

"What's up, Minnie?" Charity answered her walkie talkie.

"A food fight went down in the dining hall." Minnesota informed. "So it looks like the meeting with Dad is going to be rescheduled."

"The nations get their asses whooped?" Delaware smiled. Minnesota laughed on the other end.

"Oh yeah. They got whooped real bad." Caroline snickered. "They're practically a buffet now."

Both sisters giggled. "Send me the tapes later. Who started it?"

"Nanuq."

"Remind me to thank him for that. This actually gives us some extra time for our little 'project'."

"Heh. Suppose it does. I'll meet you in the tunnels. 32 out."

As Minnesota ended the call, Delaware had to make some to her brothers and sisters. Then they will continue their little 'project' for the nations.