America the Mysterious (United States of America #1.5)

His American Wife (Japan) (Part 2)

America wasn't sure if she did something wrong, if someone else was to blame, or both.

Things had been hectic these last few weeks to say the least, for ever since word of the arranged marriage between their country personifications came out, both the United States and the Japanese government had been at a verbal war with each other, so bad that America truly thought that another Cold War was going to break out.

Somehow, both governments (or rather the more level-headed individuals) came to the agreement that Japan would stay with America until things calmed down, especially since being in his country at this time would not be good for him. America agreed to take him in until the marriage took place, and once things cleared up, they would move to Japan and get everything set up.

That was only a few of the problems though.

Many people in America were very, very hesitant to ally with Japan, especially after word got out about the conflicts because of the economy and the government itself. Of course, many wanted to help, but were scared of what would happen if they did that, while the Japanese people were growing more and more desperate for aid, becoming so impatient that more fights broke out.

Soon it escalated so much that the Emperor ordered the people to control themselves or else they will sever the alliance ASAP.

Needless to say, that subdued the people.

America truly never thought the situation would be this bad, and it was taking its toll on Japan.

When it was agreed that Japan was to stay with America, the relief was clearly so heavy that he almost collapsed to his knees and never got back up. He was becoming less and less talkative, barely able to keep himself awake during certain times. Bruises were also showing up in various places of his body, but Japan refused to let America check them, not wishing her to see them, while America stared at him, unimpressed.

He really chose the wrong times to be bashful.

In addition, things had been pretty hectic with her children as well, with them trying to get everything ready for Japan's arrival to their home. When they learned that their mother was getting married, there had been denial and fear, and even after America told her children who the groom was, that did nothing to subdue their fear.

Japan was one of the only nations they trusted (to an extent), as he was never cruel to their mother and showed her respect, even before he found out she was a woman and nowhere like the America he thought he knew. Still, with what had been happening with Japan lately, that scared the states.

There was nothing they hated more than the prospect of another civil war, or a corrupted government.

America, for the umpteenth time, rubbed her head as the beginnings of a headache began to make itself known. Just what was she going to do with her children? She understood they were scared, but this was ridiculous.

So, to distract themselves, the states had busied themselves with cleaning the mansion and making sure that Japan would have a comfortable room when he arrived. So far, the work kept them distracted, but they continued to do it, even when the mansion was so clean it looked brand new.

Oh dear...

This continued for the last several weeks, until finally Japan arrived.

America had been in the living room with a few of her children, reading a book next to the fireplace. Her other children were either in the kitchen, making dinner, or were still cleaning the already clean mansion. That, or they were outside, playing with the dogs or in the snow.

Speaking of whom, Hawaii and Alaska, the former who wore a coat so thick she looked like she was wearing many layers (and most likely was) underneath, and the latter who wasn't fazed by the cold in the slightest, came in, covered in snow.