The Lonely Sunflower (Hetalia Russia Story)

One day, we'll leave

"G-Good morning, Mr. Russia. I am hoping you slept well." Lithuania greeted as Russia sat down at the breakfast table. Latvia and Estonia were already seated, keeping their heads down, not to look Russia in the eye.

"Da, I had comfortable night." Russia said smiling. He began to eat the food Lithuania prepared. The other Baltics did the same, Latvia shaking as he did. Russia noticed the agitated silence and tried to relieve the tension.

"I am much enjoying your meal, Lithuania.." Russia said smiling. Lithuania started to sweat as he felt Russia's gaze on him. He was about to thank him but a loud crash interrupted him. All eyes turned to Latvia, who was frantically picking up his shattered plate.

"I-I-I'm sorry, Mr. Russia." Latvia apologized. He rushed to pick up the broken pieces, ignoring the little cuts on his fingers.

"You must be stopping this," Russia said looking at him, "This is the fifth plate broken." Latvia started to shake uncontrollably.

"P-P-Please do n-not b-be angry, sir." He stuttered. "I-I-I did not do it o-on p-purpose." 

"You are being much of disobedience. Will I be needing to punish you?" Russia stared down at him, watching Latvia tremble.

"N-N-No, please." Latvia begged not wanting to be hit again. "I-I will not do it again. I understand n-now." Russia continued to stare at the helpless nation.

Why was he so scared? Did I say something bad?

Estonia silently glared at Russia, hating him for being so abusive. Lithuania sat quietly, praying that Mr. Russia wouldn't punish Latvia. The Baltics all feared Russia. Whenever they made a mistake or angered Russia, he would punish them. Their punishment varied, depending on how bad they "disobeyed". Sometimes they would get a slap in the face or get beat up until Russia believed they had enough.

Normal people would see this as abuse and cruel. However, Russia sees it as helping them learn.

"M-Mr. Russia," Lithuania interrupted turning Russia's attention on him, "M-Mr. England had called. H-He said t-that he w-wanted to meet with you t-today at his home." Russia smiled.

"Thank you for telling me of this." Russia exclaimed beaming at Lithuania. "I will be going now to see him." He bid goodbye to his servants and exited the dining room. When the Baltics heard the front doors shut, Estonia cussed in his own language.

"I hate him so much, that bastard." He muttered struggling to keep his voice steady from his overflowing anger. "He thinks it is alright to hurt us for little accidents. Some day, I am going to leave this place. We all are. We will be free from that monster and won't ever worry about him again." Latvia gave a nervous nod in agreement.

"I know Estonia," Lithuania said calmly, "Mr. Russia is very mean and cruel. But, it is impossible to leave this place. He will keep us here forever. He will never let us go." Estonia frowned and knelt down to help Latvia pick up the last pieces of the broken plate.

"If he won't let us leave, we will force him to let us go."

Lithuania gave him a we-can-only-wish smile and retired from the room to do his daily chores. He often heard Estonia give that "We'll be free" speech about escaping Russia, but something about that morning's talk seemed like it was actually going to happen...very soon.