The Hero

1: New Countries

Ryter's P.O.V. (main character)

"Yo, dude. Whos the new chicks." Someone asked and I looked over at him questioningly. He noticed me looking at him and walked over to me. Not backing down I looked at him in the eye, trying to stare him down.

"America, that's Ryter." England said from beside Natrista. "And this is Natrista."

  "Dude, do we know who they're siblings are?" America asked. My eyes shot back to America.

"Not you thats for sure." I blurted. Surprised, I clamped my hands over my mouth and looked away. "Sorry, I didn't mean to say that."

  He laughed and slapped his hand down on my shoulder. I could feel my face redden and I wanted more then anything to be anywhere but here. I looked over at Natrista for help but she only shrugged. But I didn't need her help since England spoke up, distracting America.

 "We'll find out in a few minutes since we're introdusing them at the world meeting." England said and I looked at him in shock thinking 'this is not going to end well.'

. . . 

 As soon as we walked to the room I froze. There were so many different countries sitting around the oval shaped table, I had no idea how I was expected to find my older sibling. I looked over at Natrista only to find she was no longer beside me. I did a quick scan of the room and I noticed she was talking with some countries I soon learned were the Nordics. I did a quick look around and suddenly felt like I didn't belong. I started to back out of the room when a hand came down on my shoulder.

  I nearly screamed but I bit my tounge before I had the chance to. I looked over at the person and saw that America was standing next to me. I looked back out at the crowd as America started to name off everyone. The last person he got to was Prussia. As soon as America siad his name he seemed to look up, strait at me. I wanted to go hide in a corner but I knew I couldn't, I needed to face my big brother.

  On second thought I could do that later. I slipped out from underneith America's hand and backed out of the room. Sure I wanted to meet my big brother but not in front of so many people. I hurried out of the room and out of the building.

  I had no idea where I was going until I suddenly stopped. I knelt on the ground and picked up the forgotten rose. It couldn't have been there that long since it didn't seemed to be squished or dying. I smiled and rose to my feet just as someone cleared their throat. I turned to see America standing behind me.

  "Ryter, you have nothing to worry about." He said calmly like he knew my thoughts. "I know it might be scary, it was even scary for me. But to be a hero you have to face your fear." He smiled down at me.

    I looked up at America. "So England was right, you are obsessed with being the hero." I smiled and America said nothing. "Will you promise me something?"

  "And what would that be?" 

  "That if I'm ever in danger you'll be my hero." I said seriously.

  Taking a step forward he gently took the rose from my finger tips and put it behind my right ear. "I'll be your hero, even if I have to die saving you."