Russia turns to see Ukraine looking like his world just imploded and Mexico turning blue from laughing too hard. Russia rubs his neck and looks away, his face warm.
"You- I- What?!" Ukraine sputters.
"Thank you Cat Dad!" Florida chirps, hugging Russia briefly.
"CAT DAD?!"
Mexico walks up to America and pats on his shoulder. Russia turns to watch America flick Florida and Florida laughs.
"You caught a good one, huh?" Mexico teases.
"Yeah, I did," America coos, a lovesick smile on his face.
Russia's ears pull back and his tail presses against his side. His face grows hot and he covers his face. His stomach flutters happily. America fluffs his hair, and Russia purrs.
"Awww," Ohio says mockingly.
"Shut up," Alberta says.
"Yeah, don't tease them! They're way too cute," South Dakota defends.
Russia rubs his face as if to soothe the burning in his cheeks.
"Are you guys coming?" Kansas calls from up the stairs.
"We are!" America yells back.
Russia follows at the back of the group, keeping an eye on Florida and Ohio. Florida takes the stairs two at a time. America babbles away to Mexico, and Mexico laughs. Finland waits for a second to walk with Russia. Ukraine watches her with shock.
Ukraine walks just in front of Russia, stumbling over pipes from staring back at them.
"'Cat Dad' is the new name for you?" Finland teases.
Russia turns away with a smirk.
"Florida?" Russia calls.
"Yes?"
"Who's this?" Russia asks, waving to Finland.
Finland watches, confused.
"Oh! That's Aunt Fin."
Finland's face goes blank and Russia laughs.
"Vodka Aunt!" Ohio cheers, waving his hands.
"Vodka Aunt?" Finland repeats.
Russia smirks at her shock.
"See? It's surprising," Russia jokes.
"I will die for these kids," Finland asserts bluntly.
"You and me both."
"You're starting to sound like America," Finland comments with a laugh, her face pink.
Russia pouts and crosses his arms. America flashes Finland a smirk.
"How are you guys friends?" Ukraine asks, baffled.
Russia shrugs.
"We can't let a rivalry get in the way of helping protect kids," Finland explains.
"Kids? Like the rest of the states?"
"Yup! And you don't have to talk about us like we aren't here," South Dakota says.
"Sorry. I'm still stuck on the whole 'America and my brother kissed' and 'Finland and Russia are friends'? Since when were you gay?"
"Since me," America says confidently.
Russia sputters, red-faced, and Mexico laughs, punching America's shoulder. Finland chuckles. Ukraine stares around with wide eyes before shaking his head. Russia spots North Dakota and Kansas standing in front of a large door.
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Book 3 - Retrievers
FanfictionWith his brother still in danger and magic on the fritz, Russia must keep himself together enough just to survive. With people behind him and monsters to chase, will he be able to bring his brother back safe?
