Story of my Life (Hetalia One Shots)

Hiding

The little cottage was bustling with activity. Elizabeth was busy fixing snacks in the kitchen. Arthur was busy trying to entertain their guests. And Daniel was busy being the most adorable six month old he could.

After the Allied forces decided to work together, Arthur and Elizabeth decided it would probably be best to move out of the city and get away. Well, truthfully, they were in hiding. Trying to lay low while the danger of attack from France, Germany, Italy, and Japan was still prevalent. Everyone was keeping a watchful eye over Daniel. No one knew what his mixed heritage could mean. Would he be mortal like his mother? Or would he represent some micronation or territory, taking after his father? It was too early to tell. Thus far, Daniel’s growth had been normal, at least by human standards. There was no such thing as country standards since countries were not born of natural means.

Every single member of the Allies had fallen in love with Daniel. He had inherited his father’s bright green eyes and his mother’s chocolate brown hair. He had a creamy complexion, accented by little dimples. It was a common sight to see Daniel riding around on Ivan’s shoulders, tiny fists clinging to the Russian’s hair. Yao, who also doted on the boy, would usually play the pipa (a traditional Chinese instrument) for him. Daniel loved the music so much that Yao had to make a CD of himself playing the instrument so Arthur and Elizabeth could use the music as Daniel’s lullabies. Daniel’s bedroom was decorated with souvenirs that Alfred had bought him from many of the major cities within the United States. It was safe to say that Daniel was spoiled.

Truth be told, everyone was worried how much time they had left. Arthur and Elizabeth made the best of every moment they had with Daniel, because they knew that it could be taken away.

The Allies were usually gathered together in Arthur and Elizabeth’s living room, just as they were today. Daniel was taking a couple of shaky steps from Ivan to Alfred, his two favourite people. Daniel had worked his little magic over the Allies, making them get along and work together better. Arthur sat in his armchair, watching as his son stumbled. Daniel would have fallen, except that both Alfred and Ivan jumped forward to catch him.

“Uncle Alfie!” Daniel cried out in happiness when he reached Alfred. The boy’s mental development was quite advanced, and he had been talking for about a month now.

“Alright, little man!” Alfred cheered, lifting Daniel up in the air.

“Отличная работа!” Ivan called out to him. (Good Job!)

“Alfie! Alfie! Alfie!” Daniel giggled. “I wanna go and pway!”

Alfred chuckled, glancing at Arthur, “What do you wanna play?”

Daniel thought long and hard about it. “Cowboys and Indians!” he shouted, naming the game that Alfred had introduced him to.

Alfred picked Daniel up and swung him up on his shoulders. Alfred jogged around the room for a little bit, accidentally making eye contact with Arthur. Arthur gave Alfred a pained smile and Alfred knew exactly what Arthur was thinking about. Centuries ago, when Alfred was a young boy, he and Arthur would play a very similar game. A bittersweet memory being made anew.

Alfred broke the eye contact after Daniel started tugging on his hair, getting dangerously close to Nantucket. He gave a jovial smile and exited the room, taking Daniel outside. Arthur sighed and glanced out the window, thinking back to a by-gone time. A time when things were simpler, when their lives weren’t at risk.

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Sorry this took so long to get out! I've been fairly uninspired lately and I had a bit of writer's block. Ever had that feeling where you know that basic plot of what you want to write, you know where you want to end up, but you just don't know how to get there? Because that's how this was going. I have it all planned out now though, so hopefully, I'll be able to crank this stuff out quicker. 

Of course, I'm also reaching the end of the semester, and I've got about four project due dates coming up, so I appoligise for that. 

In any case, I hope you all enjoy this latest installment of Story of My Life! Hope you're prpared for feels at the very end!