Is this... real?

A New Companion (P1)

Imma just skip the disclaimer at this point, you all know it. I do not own Hetalia!

(Hannah's P.O.V)

Maria stopped and turned to face me and Yumi. "I'll take you to the next meeting."

"The next meeting, huh..." I rest a finger on my chin and think for a moment. The next meeting... That would be coming around soon, huh? "That doesn't seem like a bad idea at all. She can stay at your place for the time being, France won't mind, right?"

"Yeah, I don't think he'll mind." Maria replied.

Yumi took a step away from us and stared. "Wait, France? You... you can't mean..." I looked at her, her expression a mixture of confusion and hope. I probably know where that hope is coming from.

"By France, we mean–"

Maria cut me off before I could say anything else. "The personification. We mean the human personification of the country France." At the mention of a country personification, Yumi's eyes lit up and her mouth started to arc into a smile.

"No way! France?!?! But that can't be possible...!" The helpless person that we saw before turned into a bright, bundle of sunshine. I'm guessing that she's a fan of Hetalia as well.

"Yeah. We were surprised when we got here in London as well," I told her.

"So, you're the same as me then?" she asked me and Maria.

We both nodded and replied with a 'yup'. She smiled at us and grabbed both of our hands (my right and Maria's left).

"Let's get going?" I smiled warmly at her and let her lead me to the centre of the park.

(Yumi's P.O.V)

France is here... does that mean the rest of the countries are real too? England, America, Canada... they must be here, right? I proceed to lead these people to what looks like the centre of the park. Come to think of it... I never asked for their names, did I?

Once we got to the center, marked by a large tree, I turned to the two people who helped me and asked for their names. "Say, I didn't get your names. What are they?"

The Hispanic-looking one turned to me and her eyes widened. "That's right, we never introduced ourselves! My name is Maria, but you can call me Mari if you want." Maria... alright, I'll try to remember that.

The blonde one turned to me with the brightest smile. "Hannah is my name! It's great to meet you!" Alright, Hannah.

"I never properly introduced myself either. My name is Yumi Shimiza, I'm Japanese but I grew up in America. Nice to meet you guys!" I bowed to them, then stood back up. "Maria... right? Hannah said that I was going to be staying with you."

"Oh yeah. You'll be staying with me at big brother France's place," Maria replied.

"Pfft... big brother...!" I look towards Hannah, who's trying to cover up her laughter. Maria looks at her and sighs, then taking my hand and walking away.

She looks back at Hannah and says "Alright Hannah, I'll be taking Yumi now!" I nod at Hannah and quicken my pace so that I could catch up to Maria.

"Are you sure that Hannah will be fine by herself?"

"Yeah. She came here by herself, so I believe that she can go home by herself as well."

I take a final glance back at Hannah before asking about our destination. All that Maria said was "Don't worry about anything, I can take you there." After she said that, the brick-browns of the cafés and the smiling people started to morph into a different landscape. Something more... lively and elegant.