Small Secrets; Big problem

Final Goodbyes... Sike (15)

The day before was enough to knock anyone out of commission and yet the nations could clearly see each american personification happily going about their day like normal. If only that could be said for the foriegn personifications. China ,for the first time since before the first world war, slept in and refused to get up. Ivan and Natalia seemed to not mind the hot blanket cocoons the states gave them as they sat on the living room floor.Even England and France did not have enough energy to fight with each other, instead they just sat drinking their morning beverages in silence at the kitchen table. They were ,more or less, wiped out from the party. The calm yet chaotic atmosphere that they were all now acquainted with swarmed through the house. It gave the nations a sense of peace.

While the nations recovered from a typical party in the states Alfred and some of his states began to pack the nation's belongings for their soon departure. One by one the bags were placed on the front porch, organized by which nation they belonged to. Soon enough it was time for lunch and the nations were ready to leave.

"Alfred we must be going.." England grumbled as Alfred sat the nations down with everyone else for lunch.

"Lunch first! Then y'all can sleep content on your way home." The american hummed as he brought out the great looking lunch he had prepared for the group.

"Fine." The brit mumbled as he began to eat. The food, like always it seemed, was delicious and gave the nations time to think of how odd yet comforting their stay was. The memories they had made were as unique as the country the children personified.

Now however, was their time to leave. Their luggage, packed and their flights were being readied as they spoke. Alfred had enough jets to get each of the nations home, though most of europe would be fitting in only one of them.

The Young nation gathered the others and began to give them the plan. A 'Who's going with Who' if you will. He brought them to the nearby airport where he stored the jets they would be taking home and then began to read the list.

"Alright, Iggy,France, Germany, Prussia and Hungary you all are on Jet 4, Lizzy will be flying you all" He started and motioned to a jet that was pulling out onto the airstrip. "Italy's are with York over in 2. Belarus and Russia are with DC in 1, Finally Japan and China are in 3 with Georgia" Alfred then looked over at his brother and tossed him the keys "Bro bro, hope you know how to fly 'Cuz I'm letting you take 5". With those words, the cold country smiled at the thought of driving a jet again.

As a final event, the nations got to watch as most of the older states helped with luggage... Some much more than others. Some states were getting sidetracked, others were just plain in the way.

"Florida! Get that bag of scales out of the plane!" Poor Virginia cried as FM settled in the middle of the Isle.
"Sorry Sis, but He ain't moving for anyone." The peninsula replied in a cheeky tone.

"Texas! If I see you aim that gun at anyone else, you won't get to hold one for the next month!" Threatened Alfred, who was barely containing his amusement.

After almost 45 minutes of banter and lackluster service from the states, the nations finally boarded their respective jets and began to set off.

The adventure was finally over...

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Russia sat alone in the jet. His sister had gotten off a mere 20 minutes earlier and yet it felt so empty without the loud energy of America or his children. The Russian frowned at how he seemed to have missed his chance to get closer to the American. He sighed once again as he watched the clouds dance and flow by. All hope seemed lost for his relationship with Alfred, Until he heard the nation's voice from the seat next to him. Ivan flicked his attention to the smirking Blonde who somehow snuck beside him.

"So Vanya, where shall we go next?" He asked in a sly voice. Of course, leave it to Alfred to plan something like this. Ivan felt his previous worry laughable as he gave the American a small smile and thought.

The adventure didn't seem to end with the American Nation around.

Things were peaceful once again, except now the not so small secret was no longer such a big problem.

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Thank you all for reading!!
First off- sorry it took so long to finish but life has been kinda crazy. I've been working on this big animation project* with my friends and have had no free time.
Secondly- I know it's short but I felt like this just felt the right way to end things-
Yes despite the title, this is the last chapter of the book. However, I am still working on Mother Dearest and that will hopefully be updated soon. (Don't quote me on that)
Lastly- I just want to say thanks one last time; for the support and the comments and just.. Everything! I posted the first like... Five chapters last year and you all have just pushed me to keep writing. Without you guys I probably wouldn't have finished it. And while it took a year and a half, I'm proud of it.

Thank you all for the fun time I had writing this!!

*We actually have a discord server for said Project, It's called Astarion, it's a Sci-fi animated series I helped start up during February of this year. If anyone wants to join please feel free to DM me about the code or simply look us up on discord bots. Until next time guys!! Long live the Void!