The Warmth of Russia

~10~

One Month Later...

Ivan fucked up. He more than screwed up a little, but royally dry fucked his own ass into this depressing hellhole he created. The meeting droned on over the computer as he lost his mind within himself.

"Ivan, you need to listen." Yao said.

Ivan looked back at the screen, trying to keep his mind off her. The Axis and Allies were discussing the ongoing issue of war once more. It had slowly started to increase to the point other countries had gotten involved. They also learned that it wasn't a country itself, but a slow forming nation of people. One of nothing but extremist; there was no median with them. No point of religion or nationality, just the equal desire to see the people of the world fall so they could rule the way they want.

"As of now, we have found at most four people involved within the terrorist group. We need to isolate as much of it as we can before it gets out of hand." Ludwig explained.

"Yes, as of now Francis and I have had two terror attacks. Ludwig, you just had one. What about the rest of us?" Arthur said, "For the love of god, Alfred wake the hell up!"

"I am awake dude." Alfred replied, his eyes drooping with sleep.

"Too much excitement on your end there, Alfred?" Francis poked at him.

"What?"

"You have a love bite on your collar there." Francis pointed out.

"You all are jealous that I got a girl and-"

"Can we please get back to business?" Ivan interrupted. "I have things I must do here."

The others look at him through the screen, the only person that had any idea was Arthur and the man stood silent for Ivan.

"Right," Kiku began, "It seems that the group is advancing in the Middle East, both Hania and Roshan have their eyes on the activity."

"Vlad and Danail are saying the activity is also growing in that part of Europe as well. Elizaveta and Roderich along with your brother, Ludwig, have seen some of it enter the countries. Best keep your eyes open." Yao said.

"I haven't seen anything but Lovi said that he had seen some strange people walking around and asking about certain celebrations." Feli added.

"You cancel those celebrations?" Francis asked.

"As soon as he found out." Feli replied. "A lot of people were angry but we agreed it was for the best."

"Well, Matthew and I have seen some but they are keeping at bay for now." Alfred said, "Seems they are a little afraid of the power groups."

"It would seem." Ivan agreed.

Alfred was quite right about the group avoiding the power nations; Russia, China, and the United States of America. So, what were they waiting for to attack?

"If we keep our eyes open and tighten up what we need, maybe we can end this before it gets worse." Ludwig stated.

"That is if our bosses will let us." Francis added.

Arthur, Francis and Feli looked down at that statement. The others knew that their bosses weren't the best for listening, and with how Alfred's election was going, it didn't seem like he'd be far behind.

"We'll pull through." Ivan said, trying to give the group some hope.

"Haven't we always?" Alfred smiled.

"That we have." Arthur replied.

Ivan sighed as they continued their droning of the watch and what to do. For him, his mind slipped back to Lily. He knew she was ok, had gotten emails about the groups and outspread of things in his country, yet he couldn't track her down. Where ever she was, she was hidden well.