The Legend of East and West

Chapter 14: Our Turn

(If you're curious for another giant Hetalia story, I think you will have to wait. I am already taking some creative liberties with Mexico, but I really want to wait for a few characters to debut. If you're curious, that would be Pakistan and Mexico. However, we are still in the mafia au, so they will have to wait. Enjoy!)

            "What an idiot" Vietnam said in an annoyed tone with an odd grin on her features.

Despite being utterly annoyed and frustrated with him, she was still holding a grin. Macau was surprised to see such a change in her while Thailand only laughed and took it as an opportunity to tease her.

"Ah, but he's been by your side, hasn't he, Vietnam?" Thailand asked in a knowing tone, "He hasn't caused you a lot of trouble and must've done something to help you, ana!"

Vietnam sent him a scowl as Macau glanced between them. He knew Vietnam was close to Taiwan and Thailand. In fact, both were the only ones to tease her without her almost throwing her hands. Macau laughed at the memory of Korea and China teasing her about anything. She would often throw Korea over her shoulder in retaliation or spar with China. It warmed his heart to see Vietnam and Thailand interacting like this.

"I am surprised you want to go with Russia" Egypt commented to Lithuania who was keeping his distance from Russia.

Switzerland was the only one staying near him, but Lithuania had a feeling that those two worked out some sort of deal.

"It is true that I do not want to work with him, but we need extra strength. Our friends are either too injured or can't come with us. Estonia is still tense around Russia while Latvia doesn't want to work with him anymore if she can help it. Since we don't have Poland to help us, it is up to me to handle this"

Lithuania was deathly serious about this. His deal with duke didn't work out and as a result, he and his fellow Baltic Traders suffered because of it. He didn't want to bring more trouble to them, didn't want Russia to force another deal, and would do everything to help Poland as well.

Egypt remained quiet before answering in an understanding tone, "You know, my mother actually told me stories about the Artifacts of the World. I didn't believe it to be real and only stories used to have children behave. I wonder what she would think of it if she were here to see it. However, I am focused on my friends. I am sure Greece and Cyprus would be interested to know about the Artifacts as well"

Lithuania stared at him before holding a grin of agreement, "I can't wait to show them the Artifacts of the World either!"

Russia silently listened to both groups with a small smile on his features. It truly warmed his heart to be near others again and listening to their stories. He hoped he could continue to listen to such stories even after this task is over.

"Are you ok, Russia?" Switzerland asked as he was marching forward, "You've been oddly quiet since we've left. Did America piss you off that much?"

Russia shook his head to answer, "He can try, but he is the first person I have met that doesn't hesitate to even talk to me. That is wonderful! It is like I have a new friend! Although he can be loud and immature at times, I am sure that is part of who he is. I have feeling we can reach an understanding. Though, that will have to wait until everything is settled, da?"

Switzerland didn't think of it like that. In the span of few minutes that he met America, he wanted to shove him away. On the other hand, Switzerland did hear the rumors of the cold-hearted, deathly terrifying Duke Russia and learned how he only wanted friends in the end. Perhaps their interaction can lead to a friendship of sorts.

"Enough of the hard thinking" Russia said as he pointed out the palace in the distance, "Especially since we are here again. I would like to find my siblings and the Nordic Crew to inform them of everything, but we do not have the time. We need a meeting now with the prince. Is everyone ready?!"