Crazy Little Americans

The Thirteen Council (That Isn't Really Thirteen)

Minty (Connecticut)-The White House, Washington D.C, 5:30 AM-April 10th, 2024

Dal had called them and stated to be at the White House as early as possible. Since they were relatively close to D.C, they were there as soon as they got clothed. Normally, Dal or Al would tell them when the next meeting was, but they didn't and by Dal's tone, it wasn't going to be just an ordinary meeting. Minty shifted her tie and suit jacket. Brooke stood next to her, waiting for the others to return.

Al and Dal weren't there yet so some of them decided to get some food for them while they waited. On her left, Ren had her eyes closed and both of her hands were clasped together. She seemed like she was praying. Praying that the nations hadn't found out. Ava was soothing Vicky. She could understand their nervousness, she too didn't want the nations to find out they were personified.

She was terrified about how they would react. She could remember a time where Theo or Ever or Ren had to cuddle her to sleep because she would have nightmares about the countries finding out about them. Suddenly, the door opened and Theo walked in, she relaxed that it wasn't Al or Dal. She stiffened up like a board when both Al and Dal walked in right behind Wes. She took a shaky breath as everyone took to their places.

She looked around at everyone there. Al, Vicky, Ava, Ever, Theo, Ren, Her, Brooke, Mike, Nicky, Will, Dal, Evan, Lennie, Lisa, Jamie, Vinny, Wes, Ian, Luke and Gavin, all in that order. She wanted to laugh. They were called the Thirteen Council despite having Vermont, Maine, West Virginia, Kentucky and New York City as a part of the council. Not only that, they were two Delawares and New Jerseys.

Minty was confused on why Brookie wasn't there despite Brookie being as old as Vinny and that he was supposed to be here. Counting, there were twenty-one of them. Not 13, so surprising. Al cleared his throat, everyone stood at full attention. Alfred took a deep breath before starting.

"I'm not going to say who, but one of us leaked the secret." Al stated. Silence engulfed them.

"No." Minty murmured, her voice loud in the quiet room. This is why Mike was reclusive, she couldn't blame him.

"We have to do something," Theo declared, "I say we lie. We've done it before, we can do it again."

"Could work if Germany didn't keep asking me about Iowa." Al answered. Theo groaned.

"We could introduce ourselves in front of all the nations and then we can talk and get to know the nations after." Minty suggested.

"Or we could have the nations try to find us by spotting us in public." Nicky proposed.

"Yeah, that's totally going to work." Mike drawled. Nicky glared at him.

"Sounds like something Florida would do." Brooke commented.

"August would make it impossible for the countries to find him." Vicky groaned.

"Or just prank them. That would be fun!" Nicky giggled. Mike and Brooke stared at him.

"Or we could make them come to each of our houses' and meet us there." Brooke suggested.

"I like Connie's suggestion. I think it would be the best idea we have as the nations wouldn't have to travel around so much." Dal announced.

"I agree, I don't wanna make the nations fly around so much. It would be quite rude as they're our guests." Alfred agreed. Everyone nodded or murmured agreements.

"That's the consensus. Make sure to get everyone to my house by tomorrow. Dismissed." Alfred declared. Minty breathed a shaky breath. God, how did things get to be like this? She was not looking forward to meeting the nations.

Alfred-Home, Washington D.C, 11:15 AM-April 11th, 2024

He had asked the nations to come the next day as he needed time to not only set things up, but to calm the fuck down. When he arrived back home, he was shaking. How were the nations going to react to Alfred keeping them hidden for over 200 years?

Would they be angry? Would they be surprised he could be a parent despite most of the states being in their teens when he found them? Would they want them back? Well, Arthur would, but he wasn't sure about the others. Both him and Dally slept on the couch that night as Al didn't want to go up to their room.

He was just as nervous as yesterday, pacing in the living room. He had gotten secret service agents to make sure they arrived at his mansion. The last time he felt this nervous was when Vinny moved out of the house back in 1717.

"Allie?" Dally's soft and gentle voice shattered the silence. He only stopped his pacing when a hand caught his upper arm. He collapsed against his twin as Dally wrapped his arms around his torso.

"Relax, it's going to be alright." Dally reassured as he dragged Al to the couch. Al didn't feel any better, he rested his head on Dally's chest. Dally pulled him closer.

"Get your ass back here, you motherfucking bitch!" Philly screamed at someone, probably Florida, from the kitchen.

"Should we start with the micronations instead?" Dally asked as he gazed toward the kitchen. Al chuckled.

"Definitely." Allie answered. Dally nodded, they laid like this until the doorbell rang. Al immediately jumped up. Dally ran into the kitchen as Al readied himself for this.

"Mr. America, your visitors are here!" a female agent called Agent Wood shouted through the double wooden doors.

"One second, please!" Alfred shouted back, three knocks answered him. Allie ran into the kitchen.

"Micronations. Front. Molossia first." Al ordered. The micronations looked nervously at each other. When Mace stepped up, the rest followed.

"Alright." Allie breathed, hesitating to go back out there.

"You got this." Dally encouraged. Allie smiled at his twin before walking towards the front door. He took a deep breath, steadied his shaking hands and steeled himself before opening the door.

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Wooo! Another chapter! Sorry, this is so short. I didn't know what else to put. I'm probably not going to sleep tonight so I might have a chapter released tonight or early morning in Mountain Time as I live in Collie. I've wrote this whole chapter with music playing in the background. The band's name is Citizen Soldier, my two favorite songs are Irreplaceable and Reason to Live. Anyway, I hope you like the chapter!

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-Rose