Hetalia: The Magic Almanac- The Novelization

Origin: Part 2- Chapter 2: The Discovery

Mary pulled out the book that she saw out of curiosity. The book was rather old, and the pages looked like they were about to crumble from just a touch of her finger. Along with that, the cover was very, very dusty. She blew the dust off, only to see two words on them: "World Almanac".

She was very intrigued by the book and rushed back to the front, where Mrs. Hartford was. The librarian was also intrigued, wondering why Mary found such a book. 

"I found a book!" Mary exclaimed, as she put the book on the librarian's desk. 

"I don't recall ever seeing this book," Mrs. Hartford said as she examined it, "Nor do I remember seeing this book when I first started working here thirty some years ago!" 

"But how are you going to know I'm taking it? It must be somewhere in your list of books that people borrowed!" 

"Mary child, you can keep it all for yourself."

"I can?"

"Yes. From what it appears, this book has so much to offer to you. Old books can be the wisest books in one's collection, and I know from you that you are going to be a very smart thinker when you grow up."

"But I don't want to grow up, though." 

"Oh Mary, you don't have to grow up at all! Even adults can have the hearts of children like you, and it's truly a wonderful thing to have. Ah, the bell will ring soon. Hide the book in your backpack with your stuffed friend, so nobody else can touch the book other than you." 

Mary nodded and moved Cottonball out of her backpack to make room for the book. The old book was now in safe hands, and Mary continued her day in school. 

Some time later, Mary returned home. She had already forgot that Mama and Papa weren't home, and would probably never get used to the eeriness of an empty home. Mary sighed sadly, until she glanced around and noticed something sitting on the dining room table. It was a teddy bear with his eyes closed, as if it could breathe and sing a song anytime soon. The little girl went over and also saw a note, written by none other than her father. 

Mary, 

I was cleaning the attic one night when I stumbled across this. This is something I had when I was your age. From what you can see, his name is Stuffy Fluffkins. With a special cassette, he will tell you all kinds of stories, and has been on lots of adventures that I'm sure you'll be excited about! I hope he'll keep you company along with Cottonball and all of your other toys. 

I love you very much,

Papa

Mary picked up Stuffy Fluffkins and carried the bear up to her bedroom. Her bed had all sorts of stuffed animals, including a rather familiar dragon who had the head of a camel, the neck of a crocodile, and ears of a cow. A small bookshelf with only two shelves housed even more trinkets and some books that Papa would read to her. On top of the bookshelf was a nightlight shaped like a rabbit that would soothingly change colors to keep the scary monsters away, either under her bed or from the closet. 

But now was not the time to play with Stuffy Fluffkins however. Mary opened up her backpack and took out both Cottonball and the old book. She sat on her bed and opened the book with Cottonball by her side. Stuffy Fluffkins was left on the desk that was there for her to do her homework.