Book 2 - The Angel Against Revolution

IX - Fights

Russia wakes up to sunlight in his face and loud music. He looks up and spots the states having a dance competition of some sort. He smiles at the sight. He looks around a little more and spots America sitting near the states, clapping and cheering.

Russia staggers to his feet and walks over. His legs are still sore from yesterday, but he figures he'll manage.

"Hello Meri," He says, sitting next to him.

His tongue feels much more at home in his mouth. Though his Russian accent is now much heavier in his words, he takes it as a good sign.

'It probably means I will be able to speak Russian with less of an issue.'

America looks up with a blinding smile and wraps an arm around his shoulders, hugging him.

"Good morning sleepy-head. How're you feeling?" America says, ruffling his hair. Russia laughs and pushes him away.

"I'm doing better."

"That's great! I see you're talking more!" America says excitedly.

Russia smiles proudly.

"So, Dixie and his car left a little while ago to pick up supplies. We don't know when they'll be back, but it shouldn't be too long," America explains.

"How is Dixie?"

"He's doing better now. He's still going to need to take it easy, but he insisted on going, so, eh," America says with a shrug.

Russia nods before turning back to the states, who all seemed to be lining up, the provinces joining them. America laughs and joins them, leaving Russia with Finland.

Russia still isn't sure how to interact with Finland, so he sits quietly for a few moments.

"What are they doing?" Finland asks, sitting next to him.

"I don't know," Russia admits, "it seems.....planned?"

"Choreographed," Finland corrects.

Russia shrugs.

"They seem to be having fun," Russia says.

"Yeah," Finland says with a laugh. Then she sighs.

"It's good to have you back," she admits.

Russia looks at her, startled.

"Hey, don't look at me like that," she says with a glare. Russia looks away and she laughs.

"Really though, it was unpleasant seeing you frozen in your own body."

Russia nods. Finland sits back against the wall.

"They're a good group of kids," she comments, looking on at the states, "I don't think I was expecting this when I was told that America was father to the states."

"Most of them," Russia corrects.

"What do you mean?"

"Hawaii was a kingdom, so she kept her age."

"Really? I don't think I've met her."

Russia shakes his head.

"You haven't. She isn't here right now."

Finland hums but grows quiet as the states disperse. America walks over, laughing, and shaking his hands.

"Remind me to teach you the Cupid Shuffle," America says to Russia with a laugh.

His giggling only grows louder at Russia's confused expression, and he starts bouncing in place.

As soon as America starts calming down, the front door swings open violently, hitting the wall with a resounding clang.