Arthur told Matthew everything. The Kings of England had used the colonies to control him. He tried his best to be there for all of them, allowing both Spain and France to help raise America as much as possible. The Royal Family of the British Empire made difficult to even be able to sail to the New World. Arthur had tried to bring Alfred to the British Isles, which almost killed the young colony. Arthur did everything he could to continue supporting his littlest son when the Empire wanted to abandon the useless colony. Arthur willingly signed away certain things like giving his body to the Royals so that America could live. He swore up and down that he had written letters everyday to Alfred. Letters that the little nation mentioned that he had never received. Arthur broke down at the end of his explanation, sobs shaking his whole body.
Matthew saw, for the first time, a desperate father of so many children that fought and gave everything to spare his youngest from death. Alfred squirmed around as much as possible but still very weak. Matthew looked down at the five year old who pointed to Arthur. Matthew released his hold to allow Alfred to reach for Arthur, who instinctively held and rocked the child.
"Daddy, it's okay! No crying! Matthew and I can stay with you but I want ice-cream to do the trade." Arthur chuckled at Alfred's serious face. He wiped away both of their tears as he bounced the leg Alfred was on.
"Alright, my little Pooh bear, ice-cream it is. Yao will have to check you before that. *Alfred nodded* Now how about we get you some clothes?" Arthur grinned proudly when Alfred started to go on a childish rant as he and Matthew exchanged a look. Matthew simply nodded at Arthur before staying behind to get a small kid sized portion of food. Alfred pointed to a shop that had both suits and casual wear for children.
"Daddy, look!" Alfred suddenly got quiet in fear. Arthur simply tapped his head to get his attention.
"You will never bother me. Not in the past, not now, and not on a thousand years. As a parent, I love you more than anything else. I want you to be you. No more grown up mask. No more hurting yourself by trying to be someone you aren't. I love you for you, little Pooh bear." Alfred visibly brightened.
"Even in meetings?" He timidly questioned. Arthur nodded. Alfred squealed is happiness.
********TIME SKIP CAUSE SHOPPING BE BORING********
Matthew caught up with them twenty minutes later, his purchases in a magic bag all Arthur's former colonies have. The sight he saw was so adorable that it could be utilized as a weapon. Alfred was dressed in Winny the Pooh clothing. He was carrying a stuffed animal in arms, Which were covered by a blue undershirt. His pants had a pattern of some of Pooh's adventures. Matthew took a lot of pictures before helping to find some more clothes. They only had fifteen wbefore the meeting started once more.
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Roanoke
Fiksi PenggemarAmerica has been using his magic non stop since the incident that was known as Roanoke or the lost colony. He can no longer hide from those that hunt him. Who will protect the hero?
