Corruption of the Free {Book 1}

9/11

This is it...
B34, this is where New York stays...
I looked to the side and saw a doorbell. I pressed it and waited a while. A few seconds later I heard footsteps coming towards the door. Once it opened, it revealed the figure, inches shorter than me.

"A-Alfred..." New York stared.
"Hehe, nice to see you again New York!!" I grinned.
Well, it was a lot more awkward then I thought it could be. We stood there for a while until he started to speak up again.
"I-I can't b-believe it..."
The atmosphere became really unsettling. I stood there staring at him and he did the same, all until...

"ALFRED!!" New York exclaimed, "I missed you so much! How are you doing? Where have you been? How were the other countries treating you? *Gasp* Were they laughing at you again?!"
"Hehe, yea... But not a lot! So don't worry..." I assured.
"Are you kidding!! Why I oughta show them what I'm made of and shove-"
"Calm down New York! I said not a lot, and I am fine!"
New Yorkers are considered rude, which is mostly true. Most New Yorkers are rude, but some are nice.
Most of the time, a personification's personality is made up of the country's peoples' personalities. And since most New Yorkers are rude and mean, that just makes up New York.
"Very well... Come in Alfred!" New York extended his arms and I made my way inside.
"Hm, nice place..." I complimented.
"Hehe, thanks. What brings you here? I haven't seen you in a while! So have the others..." New York said.
"Well, the world meeting was taken here in New York City, so I decided to see you once it was over. I am also planning on at least visiting most of the others this week." I explained.
"Thanks, but wait... You plan on visiting most of your 50 kids in about a week. That is going to take a while to at least visit most of 50. Each one you visit will try to make you stay with them."
"Haha, true!"
Once we got to the couch, he started asking me something.
"Hey Alfred, would you like some food or something?" New York asked.
It took me a while to answer, but I found my words.
"No thanks, I already ate actually."
He raised and eyebrow and began walking in the kitchen. He stayed in the kitchen for a while. I didn't know exactly what he was doing, but once he came out, he was holding a plate with pasta.
"Don't lie dad. Here, have some pasta."
I kinda hesitated when he gave me the plate, but I didn't want him to worry about me dealing with eating disorders anymore. So he tries his best to help me when he gets the chance.
"Thank you."

The rest of the time we just started laughing and talking. As if we were long lost friends. It felt so good to see him again. I missed him so much. And I can't wait to meet the others.
Back then, even if I couldn't find him, couldn't save him...
He still never left me, he fought by my side, protected me...
The same with the other 2 states that were injured, they both still loved me...
I could not have been more grateful for him, for my family. Even for the civil war, they still faced consequences, but I still loved them. And they said "sorry".
Thank god that 9/11 is over. That was my most painful terrorist attack in my history. Those families that died, those people injured, men, women, and even children.
People who have lost a close person. I felt all those peoples' grief inside me, and I also felt the pain they did to theirselves. The self-harm they did to theirselves. Even those who committed suicide.

It was already evening, which meant that it was time for me to leave.
I said farewell to New York, but I could tell he was fighting back tears. He didn't want me to leave. I felt so bad leaving him again, but I know he understands. This was a very special day for him. He hasn't seen me for months, and only this one day I visited him. He reminds me of myself back then...
When I was little...

{~Iggy's eyebrows were so big, they pushed you to a flashback~}

"B-but Iggy! You can't go!!" I sobbed. I kept sobbing and begging for Iggy to stay with me. I kept crying in his clothes, but he never got mad. "Don't worry America, I will come back in a matter of weeks!" England assured. I kept crying till I looked up at him. "You always say that! Last time you weren't here for so long, I thought you died!!" Once I said that I imagined Iggy, on his sinking boat in the middled of the ocean, unable to get help. I started to break down, and I cried harder.
"Well, I will give you a nice present once I come back!" England claimed. My eyes looked back at him. "R-really?" I sniffled. He carried me and placed me on his lap. "Of course!" England smiled. I started smiling softly while he dried my eyes. I suddenly kissed his forehead.
"I hope you never leave me abandoned, promise you will come back.... And stay at my side... Iggy..."

{~France's cooking saved you, the flashbacks gone now my children~}

I waved back at New York in my car and started driving away.
What a wonderful day today was....
I wonder which other state I will visit next time...
Florida? Yes, my sweet little Florida. He isn't exactly little though. But he acts like a child. I don't judge by that fact though. Was it Florida that has Disney World? Wait was it World or Land? Either way, he loves Disney.
His personality is nice and sweet, but can sometimes be rude like New York. But he is mostly sweet.
Just don't push him over his line. I haven't heard much of Florida recently though, I hope he is fine.

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Washington D.C.

I put the right key and unlocked my door. I put my papers on the table and sat down on the couch. I started to go to my favorite channel, which was playing one of my favorite cartoons. It was playing to "Star vs. the Forces of Evil"
{Sorry to barge in but... Americas fave cartoons are Star vs. the Forces of Evil, Steven Universe, Teen Titans, and The Loud House... My baby needs to go start watching other channels xD]
Tony was by my side. He just came home from McDonald's a few minutes before I came in. He sensed I was coming home and decided it would be take-out. If only the other countries would understand me like Tony, my whale, and the rest of the Awesome Trio...
Speaking of Awesome Trio...... OH SHOOT!!!
I quickly reached for my I-Phone 8, one of the latest phones in America, and dialed Gil's number.
"Hello?"
"Hey Gil!!"
"Oh, vell if it isn't America... VHERE VERE YOU!!"
"Sorry!! I forgot! I went to New York's place cuz' I haven't seen him in forever!"
"Vell, you missed lunch!!"
"I know! Sorry, but to make it up to you I will take you guys out for lunch again, and it's on me..."
"Ooooohhh!! Vell, can I touch your radio vhile driving there?"
"Never..."
"Alright, fine... But since your being like that, I guess I will bring my car, but your still paying!"
"Alright, alright, but since your bringing your car that's even better! See ya dude!"
*call ends*
"Can't believe I missed the lunch I told them I would participate in..." I sighed.
"It's alright." Tony assured, "let us finish eating now..."
I nodded...

It was very short, I know...
Sorry...