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~Prologue~

American House (9:35 A.M.)

"ALL RIGHT!! Spring break here I come!!!" said Alfred running towards his large bedroom to start packing. The winter had Alfred whining to be back in bed, rather than sitting in conference meeting while Arthur and Ludwig are trying effortlessly to solve the new-found problems in Europe. Not to mention the constant and heavy snowstorms that blocked the front door to his house and the snow was high enough to drown him. But forgetting the winter season, Alfred was more than happy to embrace the sunny skies of spring. After quickly packing for the break, he decided to spend the week annoying his ex-colonizer and brotherly-figure, Arthur Kirkland. He then took out his cell and quickly dialed Arthur's house.

Meanwhile in the house of England, Arthur was quietly asleep dreaming of his pirate days when he was at his most powerful state. As he was dreaming, the images shifted into the times he spent with his ex-colonies: Singapore, India, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, that one country that everyone doesn't notice, and most importantly, America. Arthur saw all of his happiest memories with Alfred flooding from the time when he was first founded, to the heart-breaking Revolutionary War. He started to groan and toss in his sleep as he saw the image of himself crying in front of Alfred, admitting his defeat at losing his grip on his brother-like colony. "A…Alfred… Don't go.." he mumbled. As he started to stir more his house phone started to ring, fully waking him up with a yelp. He wiped his forehead which was starting to sweat a bit and took several deep breaths relived that the dream was over.

"H-Hello?" he said answering the phone, sitting up.
"Yo Artie!!! What's up?!" Alfred cheerfully yelled into the phone and making Arthur jump.
"WHAT THE HELL DO YOU WANT YOU BLOODY GIT?! IT'S 4 IN THE MORNING!!" Arthur screamed into the phone trying to remind Alfred about their 5 hour time difference.
"Gosh… You don't have to yell." said Alfred pouting on the other line. "Anyway, can I come to your place for the week? I have no idea where to spend spring break this year."
"Ugh…. I forgot about that.. I won't be home for the week, I'm going to visit Maria for the time being and I don't think-"
"WOAH! CAN I COME?!" Alfred said with his bubbly energy coming back at the mention of his long-time crush's name.
"OW! Fine! Just don't forget the sun block, I still can't look at you the same way like you did at last year's-" before he could finish, Alfred already hung up.
"Hello? Hello?! Alfred!!" after waiting for a while, Arthur slammed down the receiver. "Wanker.." he mumbled then went back to sleep.

Philippine house (next day 11:45 A.M.)

The shining rays of the sun touched the beautiful sampaguita hair clips of Maria Carriedo de la Cruz. She had just finished eating a delicious breakfast she made herself using the scones recipe Arthur gave her when she lived at his house for two years. It was a good start to her morning and she could finally relax knowing that spring was here. Spring in her country would still feel like summer because of the constant tropical weather, but it would still bring several tourists and fellow countries visiting her. The excitement brought her to wear the short and soft blue floral-print sun dress Alfred gave her as a gift for her birthday last year along with the matching brown sandals. She started softly humming a soft love-song while washing her dishes. While wearing the dress, she began to think of him and the time they spent when he visited her Motherland a few years back. She remembers their walk on the hot sandy beaches and giggled when Alfred tried to hold her hand along the entire time. At the end of the day, they sat down on a hand-made mat watching the sun set. Maria wondered why his hand was on hers the entire time they watched the sun setting.
"Is it normal for friends to hold hands like that? Is it also normal to let him hug me that long or sit that close to me? I wonder…. If Alfred thinks of us as more than friends.." she thought to herself than blushed at thinking of what Alfred would say if he read her thoughts.
"No! No, I'll… I'll be fine. It's just a thought…" she said to herself then thought again.
"Alfred as my lover……? That would be…" as her thoughts trailed off, the phone rang and she quickly answered.

"Kumusta Maria speaking po~"
"Hi Maria, it's Arthur."
"Oh, hi Kuya~! How are you? Isn't it late where you are?" she said cheerfully greeting her friend.
"I'm alright, just another night working late. I'm just calling to ask you if I can visit of about a week, I really need a break from all of the work my boss has been shoving on me. If you're busy I can come another time."
"Oh, it's okay. I've been doing good lately, I'm still a bit worried for Kuya Kiku.. But I'm glad he's recovering and everyone's nice enough to help him." she said remembering the earthquake and tsunami that hit her older brother.
"Yes, I know. I'm glad he's okay.. Um.. Will it be alright if I brought a guest?"
"Sure, anyone's welcome to stay for a while."
"It's Alfred…" said Arthur forming a sour look on his face. On the other line Maria's face was the shade of Antonio's national flower and accidentally dropped one of the dishes she was holding, smashing into pieces when it landed.
"Maria? Is everything alright?" said Arthur starting to get slightly worried.
"……Huh? OH!! Yes, I'm fine. Oh, and sure! You and Alfred are more than welcome to visit." she said in a rush, her face turning redder every time.
"Okay…? Well I'll see you in a few days. I just hope Alfred doesn't get too excited that he'll crash the plane.."
"H.. He's excited..?" she asked blushing again.
"My God…. You should've heard him when I even mention your name! It sounded like he saw a city full of hamburgers. Idiotic isn't it?"
"Well… If you say so.." said Maria quietly then looked down and turned bright red.
"I have to go, I need to get some sleep. I'll pack tomorrow. Can't wait to see you."
"Same here, magandang gabi Kuya Arthur. Can't wait to see you and Alfred too." both hung up their lines and Maria was still blushing.
"Really..? Alfred's excited over me? I had no idea.." she thought then started sweeping the broken pieces of the plate she dropped.
"Alfred… I wonder what he's thinking of.."

American House (3:16 A.M.)

"….You really want to go through this? If you hurt my pearl, I'll never forgive you."
"I'm telling you Antonio, she'll be fine under me. I feel her pain, she just wants to have a chance at freedom y'know?"
"That's the point, I don't want her to suffer the hardships every other country has faced. I fought Netherlands, China, and Portugal to keep her safe… I don't want her to hurt.." Antonio looked away from me and sat down. He kept Maria with him for so long, and she kept on fighting for freedom, just like I did.
"Look, I know you want to protect her, but it's been over 300 years already. A growing country like her needs to know the world and see what other countries are like. Just give her a chance at it, I swear I'll protect her no matter what the cost is. I mean it, Antonio." He sighed, then stood up again.
"20 million is what you promised, and I want it tomorrow. I'll prepare her things. Please, Please treat her nicely. I can't bear it to see her go away." I saw tears in his eyes, it was another great nation that went into an emotional state. Just like Arthur… Antonio turned around, and left me in my thoughts. I wondered what the Philippines looked like, I just didn't know I'd end up thinking about her for the next 50 to 100 years.
The next day, I met up with Antonio and Philippines on her soil along with our bosses. It was grey and cloudy, a perfect and sad setting to say good bye. I handed the briefcase to Antonio and he said one last goodbye to his former colony.

"Estar a salvo, Maria. Nunca me olvidaré de ti y voy a volver un día. Te prometo ... Yo siempre pido a Dios que me deje verte de nuevo, y vamos a ser felices como antes. A pesar de que no voy a estar aquí para verlo crecer en una mujer fuerte, hermosa, siempre estaré orgulloso de ti. Adiós, mi perla. Te amo ... Te quiero mucho .." I had no idea what he just said, but it made him cry while saying it and he bent down and hugged her.

"Huwag sigaw papa ... Hindi ko nais na makita ka tulad nito. Hindi ko kalilimutan ang alinman. Manatiling ligtas sa bahay .. Mahal kita, masyadong papa…" she spoke in her native tongue. It was a bittersweet moment for the two of them, and my boss escorted her to the boat. I didn't know much about her, but maybe its time to make new friends.

A few days later, she was walking up the path to the front door of my house 13 or more feet behind me. During the whole trip home, she didn't look up and I couldn't see her face through her jet-black hair. It kept me really curious, but once she meets me, she's sure to open up.
"MATTIE!! I'M HOOOOOOME!!" I said busting the door open, not bothering to find my keys.
"B-bro!!! You spent $700 fixing that door last week!" he screamed jumping up.
"Lighten up, will ya? We're having someone over for a few years, so welcome her."
"'Her?' Who is it?"
"None other than the Philippines!! I just got her a few days ago from Antonio."
"Oh wow… I heard that her land is one of the fewest lucky ones that have great farming soil and great beaches. What's her name?"
"That… I don't know. She kept quiet during the whole trip, I don't even know what she looks like. Oh! Here she comes!" I said then pulled Mattie by the collar behind the wall. She still kept her head down, dropped her heavy bags in front of the stairs, and sat on the couch, pulling her knees to her chest and hiding her face even further.
"Oh man…. I hate to see a girl cry in front of me. I didn't even do anything wrong.." I whispered, looking at her.
"Why don't you talk to her? That always works with girls, Feliciano told me." Before I could say anything else, Mattie's polar bear said again "Who are you?" loud enough for her to hear.
"Huh?" she said looking up a little, but not enough for me to see her face. Mattie then gently pushed me out of our hiding spot and I softly gulped.
"Talk to her." Mattie mouthed the words, then tip-toed to his room. I walked over to Philippines, sat down next to her, and attempted at small talk.
"Soooo…. How's it going?" I cursed at myself for saying that, I knew it wasn't the right thing to say, especially to a country that just got out of colonization.
"….I've been better.." she mumbled. I was surprised that she didn't storm away. So I just went with it and spoke again.
"I hope you feel better, soon. I'm America, my real name's Alfred F. Jones. Everyone just calls me Alfred or Al. What's your name?" I saw her sit up and finally looked up, right into my eyes.
"Kumusta, Alfred. I'm Philippines. My real name is Maria Carriedo de la Cruz. My given name is long, so people shorten it. You can call me Maria, if you'd like." she showed a small smile and extended her hand towards me. "It's nice to finally meet you, Alfred."

Beautiful… Flawless shining black hair that's perfectly in place. When the sun came out from the clouds, her hair was a soft brown. I saw myself in her big, clear brown eyes, and my face was steaming red. Eyes that would make the stars look like mud and the sun unworthy. Soft, naturally tanned skin glowed around her, every time she talked it felt like heaven was going to fall into the Earth, and peace would finally come. I didn't realize that I was staring into space, and she giggled sending soft chimes in my ears.

"Something wrong, Alfred?" she asked smiling and waving her hand in front of my face and I snapped back into reality.
"Ah! Nothing, nothing!" I quickly said. If Arthur were to see me now, he'd piss in his pants from laughing too hard.
"S-So, would you like to tell me about yourself?" I stammered, again Arthur should be somewhere pissing his pants right now. I shouldn't be so nervous! THE HERO'S NEVER NERVOUS!!!! Maria giggled again and smiled.
"Sure, I'd love to." I just wanted to take her face in my hands and give her a taste of me. But as the hero, I'll receive my reward when I rescue her from danger. One day… I'll even start to fall in love… with her.

BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP

"Ah….!" Alfred rolled over his bed and landed on the floor and groaned in pain a little. He then got up again and shut off his alarm clock, then he looked at the time and his eyes widened.
"OH SH*T!!!! I'M LATE FOR THE MEETING!!!!" he screamed running towards his closet and quickly putting on his suit and tie, not bothering to take a shower or brush his teeth or hair. Then pulling on his socks and dress shoes, he took his opened briefcase and ran to get his car keys. As he was running out of his room, he just jumped off the banister of the stairs and landed perfectly. Then took his car keys off the kitchen counter then ran and knocked down the front door, again. He jumped into his roofless red convertible, started the engine, and with a screeching sound of the tires grinding against the pavement he began driving towards the conference hall.

United Nations HQ Washington D.C., USA (a.k.a Alfred's capital 12:55 P.M.)

"Alright everyone, take your seats as soon as Alfred gets here the meeting will start." said Ludwig taking his seat with a small version of the German flag and the sign "Germany" at his place at the large table with his name carved into his seat. It was a bright morning and Ludwig was wearing his usual dark brown suit, sighing and taking as much peace as possible. Then he spotted the Italian brothers coming in his direction.
"Ve~ Ludwig~! Can we sit next to you?" Feliciano asked with his older brother Lovino glaring at the German.
"There's no way that I'm going to sit next to that potato-eating bastard." Lovino grumbled then stuck his tongue at Ludwig.
"Aww.. Okay.. Ah~! Big brother Antonio looks lonely over there! You could sit next to him!" Feliciano cheerfully added then Lovino had a look of disgust as he slowly turned and looked at his former boss, who cheerfully waved at him while flashing a bright smile. Lovino quickly turned away, face flushed, and pulled his younger brother in the seat next to Ludwig.
"S….Sitting here is much much better than sitting next to that idiot…" he said looking down and shivering with a tomato-red face.
"Ve~ I wonder if Lovino's alright." Feliciano thought to himself as he started playing with Ludwig's hand, slapping it back and forth between in own two hands.
"Nee~ Nee~ Ludwig? Can we have pasta after this?" he asked in his usual cheerful tone again,
"M.. Maybe.." he answered and then grumbled in annoyance. "Would you please stop that, Feliciano?" he asked trying hard not to lose temper.
Meanwhile, Maria is seen sitting across to Arthur and his rival Francis. Today, Maria was wearing a soft white blouse along with black dress pants and white flats. She's still wearing her national flower as hair clips and had her hair tied in a low ponytail. Arthur was pointing death glares at Francis, who was too busy admiring Maria's bust, much to Maria being oblivious to it. While Arthur and Francis were still at their "staring contest" Maria was constantly looking at the clock and Arthur was starting to notice.
"Something wrong Maria?" he asked politely.
"Oh, I'm just a little worried about Alfred.. He's supposed to be hosting the meeting and he's not here. Do you know what happened?"
"No, but where the hell is that wanker..? The meeting was supposed to start over 15 minutes ago. I just hope he gets here before-"
SLAM!
Every nation turned around and saw an extremely weary and tired Alfred standing and panting behind forced-opened doors. His hair was unkempt, his tie was loose, his shirt was half unbuttoned exposing his undershirt, and his glasses were crooked. Francis and Arthur tried to hold back their growing laughter until their faces turned red and tears were forming in their eyes. Maria flicked them both in the head for acting so childish when Alfred was, clearly, starting to get very embarrassed as the murmurs of the other counties start to grow a bit louder.
"WHAT ARE YOU DOING?! The HERO never gets embarrassed!!! I'll show them the American Spirit!!" He thought then confidently stomped to the head of the large table. Maria smiled seeing her old friend gain his confidence back as he was babbling on and on about his idea to slow down global warming. While the fights between Arthur and Francis broke out, Alfred often waved and winked at Maria, who both blushed while he was doing that. After Ludwig made everyone shut up, it was from there he took over the meeting and Alfred quietly rejoiced.
"Yes!!!! Now that Luddy's taking over, its time to focus on something more important: M.. Maria.." the thought then blushed again while looking at her. After an hour into the meeting, still no absolute answer was thought of to stop global warming and Ludwig went onto the next subject.
"Alright, the next subject at matter is catching up with each country's financial update. Alfred, since we're in your hall today, would you please give us the update on your bank's latest status." he said but no answer came. Alfred didn't hear the words Ludwig had just said, or the words that were spoken an hour ago. He was still looking at Maria intently and thinking of her as a tantalizing pearl he cannot reach. He also felt his cheeks get redder and redder at the thought of getting Maria alone with him, and her screaming his name as he-
"ALFRED F. JONES!!!!!!!!!!!!! WE'RE WAITING FOR THE FINANCIAL UPDATE!!!!!!!!" Ludwig screamed across the room while slamming his fists against the table.
"Wha..? Oh yeah! Ah hahahahaha!" he laughed trying to mask his blush and snapping back into reality. Arthur scoffed and mumbled "Git…" then sipped his tea again.
"I call that…… EVERYONE HAVE A LUNCHBREAK!!" he yelled stomping his foot on the table laughing his heroic laugh while Arthur spit out his tea, an un-gentleman like manner.
"WHAT THE HELL?! YOU CAN'T JUST CALL FOR A-!" Arthur started to protest but was interrupted by Feliciano's cheering.
"YAY~! Let's have pasta now Ludwig!" he merrily cheered while pulling on his sleeve, while he sighed and pinched the bridge of his nose.
"Oh, alright… I could really use a break right now…" he reluctantly agreed walking out with Feliciano. As for Maria, she sighed and stood up relieved that Alfred gave everyone a break.
"MARIA~!!!" a familiar and extremely cheery voice called out and Maria flinched, dropping her neatly arranged appears.
"I… MISSED.. YOU.. SO.. MUCH~!!!!" Antonio cheered while running towards the frozen Maria.
"N-Now Papa, I know it's been a while but-" she said trying to say calm and holding her hands up in defense, but was cut off by the heavy glomp her ex-colonizer gave her.
"AYYY~ MI DIOS!!! You grew so much!!" he said spinning her around, still in the tight embrace with small tears in his eyes. While Maria was struggling to get air, across from their spot Alfred was pouting and fuming feeling selfish on his long-time crush.
"That no good..!! It's not fair, I had her too!!!" he thought. Before he was about to charge, a pen hit the back of Antonio's head.
"GET AWAY FROM HER!!" Lovino yelled stomping towards them.
"Ahh~! Lovi remember Maria?" said Antonio, not minding that a pen just hit him. He finally released his grip on Maria and she took several deep breaths. Lovino got a good look at Maria and instantly turned tomato-red and wide-eyed. It's been over a century since he saw Maria and they were only in their pre-teen years, to him it was like looking at a reborn goddess. After a while, Lovino caught his breath and attempted to find the right words to say to Maria.
"S-So………….. You're finally not flat.." he managed to say, but began cursing loudly in his head and covered a hand over his mouth.
"CHE PALLE!!!!!! CHE PALLE!!!!!!! GOD DAMNIT!!!!!! DON'T SAY THAT!!!!!!!!!" Maria's mouth dropped in shock and Antonio's eyes widened while both blushed.
"TAONG SUMAMA!!!!!!!!!! How dare you?!" she screamed loudly bitch-slapping Lovino.
"I can't believe you!!! After all of these years you're still rude!!" she said storming off with a beet-red face while folding her arms over her chest, covering it.
"AHHH! Maria, wait~!!!!" said Antonio running after his daughter, now very worried. Alfred saw the entire scene and gave Maria an "I'm sorry" look then tried to go after her, only to be caught and scolded by Arthur about how to run a proper meeting. Lovino still stood in the same spot putting his hand over his right cheek where Maria's slap-mark remained turning red.
"Wrong move, mon ami~." said Francis putting a hand on Lovino's shoulder.
"Shut the hell up..!! I'm gonna wash this off.." he grumbled going to the men's restroom. On his way, he saw Antonio talking to Maria who was leaning against the wall with small tears in her eyes. Lovino instantly hid behind the wall before they could see him, but he was close enough to hear what they were saying.
"….I just hate it when he's like that Papa.." said Maria, barely above a whisper.
"Don't cry.. Here! I'll use my cheering up charm~! It's guaranteed to work on you again!" he said standing in front of Maria and rubbed his hands together.
"Here… It.. Goes! Fusososososo~ Fusososososo~ Fusosososososo~" he said opening his arms each time he said each chant. Maria blushed and looked away from her father-figure.
"Ihinto ito…. You look like an idiot.." she mumbled remembering all of the times Antonio would say that in her childhood. He just laughed and hugged her tight again.
"See? it's a fool-proof cheer up charm that works every time!!" he cheered kissing her forehead.
"Please…. Never do that again….." she said pouting and still blushing a bit.
"Aww… Don't pout, por favor?" he asked with a cute face that's hard to resist and Maria smirked, trying to hold back giggling.
"You look like a chibi…. Let's just go back." she said pulling his arm back to the conference hall.
"YAY~! You smiled!" he said with a cheery and sparkly look.
"Yeah… Whatever you say papa.." she said playfully smiling. Lovino still stood behind the wall, unsure on what to say next time he might encounter Maria. "Bastard… I can't talk to her with him around… He's always saying how's she so much better than I was at cleaning… Now she's older and has.. Has… Oh forget it, she'll never look at me the same way after what I said.. I can't help it, she's now so… So.. Tantalizing…" Lovino thought and sighed "God damnit… Next thing I know I'll be falling for her…" he said out loud and blushed a bit.
"Falling for who?" Maria asked standing next to him now, making Lovino jump.
"NIENTE!!!!!! You Don't need to know!!" he yelled, reverting back to his immature self and Maria scoffed and pouted.
"Pagmultahin! You didn't need to yell.." she said walking away, but Lovino caught hold of her arm. When he did, he spun Maria around so that she's facing him and he held both her hands.
"L-Lovino..! What are you..?" she asked blushing at his sudden move.
"Look! Before… I didn't mean to say that… I was just shocked seeing you 'cause I haven't in a very long time…!" he said with a red-face.
"W-What I'm trying to say is.." he said with shaking hands now.
"D-Damnit!!!!!!! Just say it already..!!!!!" he screamed in his head.
"I-I'm…" he tried to continue and trying to ignore the fact that his face is getting hotter and hotter. From across the room, Alfred saw the position Lovino and Maria are in and dropped the hamburger he was eating.
"Wanker! Pick up your food!" Arthur scolded him again but Alfred ignored it. All of his focus was on Maria and Lovino.
"N-No… He doesn't like her.. Does he..?" he thought then stood up with a very worried expression on his face and tried to pry off the awful thought of Maria choosing Lovino over him. He noticed that Lovino was leaning in towards Maria, deliberately being slow and Maria trying to back away. Alfred gritted his teeth and slammed his hands on the table, the sound echoing throughout the whole building.
"EVERYONE BACK TO YOUR SEATS!!!!!! WE'RE GOING BACK INTO THE MEETING!!!" he yelled making Arthur shiver and spill his tea and Lovino curse under his breath.
"W-W-Well… Time to go back!!" Maria stammered then threw down her hands so that Lovino lost his grip on her. Before she can get too far, Lovino, with his unusually great pick-pocketing skills, slipped his hand in Maria's side pocket and found a small sticky note. Lovino returned to his seat, and secretly read the note after another half-hour into the meeting. It said, "REMINDER: Alfred and Arthur are spending the spring break with me at my place. Meeting place: summer beach house."
"CHIGIIII…!!!! Those bastards!!" he accidentally yelled out during the meeting and everyone's attention was on him.
"Nii-chan…. Everyone's watching." Feliciano tugged at his older brother's sleeve with a worried expression and Lovino's face was as red as a carnation in summer.
"Weeeeeeeeeeeeellll, Lovino… What'cha got to say?" Alfred asked in a mocking tone, clearly still mad that he held Maria in that position.
"Uh.. Uh.. I-I came to say that…" he stammered starting to sweat and shiver as everyone moved closer to hear what he has to say.
"……..Your meeting's boring." he finally made out and Ludwig did a face-palm. After a long stony and awkward silence, Alfred sighed and nodded in agreement.
"He's right…"
"WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT?!?!?!" everyone in the room yelled simultaneously.
"Oh come on, we're in Spring Break!! It's that one special week in April where everyone needs to take a break!! Right?! Even Heroes need a break once in a while!" Alfred countered.
"Well… He does have a point.. Alright Alfred, we'll try your theory." said Ludwig. "Anyone in favor of the Spring Break theory, stand."
With that, everyone stood, including Lovino.
"YES!!! Then it's settled then!! Everyone takes a break for a whole week!!!" Alfred cheered followed by a short applause.
"Hold on, question. What are we supposed to do for a whole week?" Ivan asked holding his hand up.
"That's easy! We'll all take a vacation!!!" Everyone also murmured in agreement to that.
"Ohh! Ohh!! Where can we go Alfred?!" Feliciano asked frantically waving his hands.
"Hmm.. Anyone have any suggestions?" Alfred asked the crowd.
"Well my place is pretty big, I think I can squeeze most of you in my line of beach houses." Maria suggested holding her hand up and Alfred's eyes widened as everyone nodded and smiled.
"Wha-What are ya talkin' about Maria?! We don't wanna put pressure on you-!" Alfred started to protest but was interrupted by a very enthusiastic Antonio.
"GREAT IDEA MI HIJA!!!!!! I can't wait to see you!!!" said cheered getting up from his spot and Alfred flinched.
"Hmmm.. I haven't actually seen what the Philippines was like, I've heard great things… I'll go." said Ludwig nodding and Feliciano clapped.
"Yay~! We'll be there too! We will right Lovi~?" he asked tugging on his brother's sleeve again.
"I.. I guess so." he replied looking away and blushing. "I really REALLY do…" he thought secretly while Alfred flinched again.
"My duty is to my country but… I suppose a break is what I really need. That and sleep… Maria-san I'm looking forward to visiting you for a week." Kiku bowed politely to his little sister.
"If Kiku's going, I am to~!" said Meimei, Maria's sister.
"Well… A break sure sounds fun, especially at Maria's. I'll be coming too." said Ly, another older sister of Maria.
"Oh hohohon~! How dare you leave me out of this! Big Brother Francis is coming!" said Francis holding a rose while he sends sparkles flying all over. "If Ly will be there, then so will I! I'll finally make her accept me and we'll become one!" he thought while smirking in his perverted manner.
Alfred nearly fainted looking at everyone wanting to go to Maria's house for spring break. "CRAAAAAAAAAAP!!!!!!!! With all of those people around, it's gonna be IMPOSSIBLE to make a move on Maria!!!!! I won't be able to get her alone!!! But, I, the hero, WILL STAY STRONG!!! After all, HEROS NEVER GIVE UP!!!!" Alfred thought then began his heroic laugh again.
"Git… I wonder if he finally lost it." said Arthur sighing at what his ex-colony has become.
"Are you sure that you'll be able to handle all of these guests Maria?" he asked.
"Don't worry, I will. After all, I am one of the most welcoming countries in the world. Hospitality is my specialty!" she said flashing a wink.
"I hope so…" he began drinking his tea again. "I see a very chaotic vacation ahead…" he thought with a worried look on his face.
"LET'S GET READY FOR SPRING BREAK!!!!" Alfred yelled and the guests cheered. It was going to be more than a very chaotic week indeed…

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~Prologue~

American House (9:35 A.M.)

"ALL RIGHT!! Spring break here I come!!!" said Alfred running towards his large bedroom to start packing. The winter had Alfred whining to be back in bed, rather than sitting in conference meeting while Arthur and Ludwig are trying effortlessly to solve the new-found problems in Europe. Not to mention the constant and heavy snowstorms that blocked the front door to his house and the snow was high enough to drown him. But forgetting the winter season, Alfred was more than happy to embrace the sunny skies of spring. After quickly packing for the break, he decided to spend the week annoying his ex-colonizer and brotherly-figure, Arthur Kirkland. He then took out his cell and quickly dialed Arthur's house.

Meanwhile in the house of England, Arthur was quietly asleep dreaming of his pirate days when he was at his most powerful state. As he was dreaming, the images shifted into the times he spent with his ex-colonies: Singapore, India, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, that one country that everyone doesn't notice, and most importantly, America. Arthur saw all of his happiest memories with Alfred flooding from the time when he was first founded, to the heart-breaking Revolutionary War. He started to groan and toss in his sleep as he saw the image of himself crying in front of Alfred, admitting his defeat at losing his grip on his brother-like colony. "A…Alfred… Don't go.." he mumbled. As he started to stir more his house phone started to ring, fully waking him up with a yelp. He wiped his forehead which was starting to sweat a bit and took several deep breaths relived that the dream was over.

"H-Hello?" he said answering the phone, sitting up.
"Yo Artie!!! What's up?!" Alfred cheerfully yelled into the phone and making Arthur jump.
"WHAT THE HELL DO YOU WANT YOU BLOODY GIT?! IT'S 4 IN THE MORNING!!" Arthur screamed into the phone trying to remind Alfred about their 5 hour time difference.
"Gosh… You don't have to yell." said Alfred pouting on the other line. "Anyway, can I come to your place for the week? I have no idea where to spend spring break this year."
"Ugh…. I forgot about that.. I won't be home for the week, I'm going to visit Maria for the time being and I don't think-"
"WOAH! CAN I COME?!" Alfred said with his bubbly energy coming back at the mention of his long-time crush's name.
"OW! Fine! Just don't forget the sun block, I still can't look at you the same way like you did at last year's-" before he could finish, Alfred already hung up.
"Hello? Hello?! Alfred!!" after waiting for a while, Arthur slammed down the receiver. "Wanker.." he mumbled then went back to sleep.

Philippine house (next day 11:45 A.M.)

The shining rays of the sun touched the beautiful sampaguita hair clips of Maria Carriedo de la Cruz. She had just finished eating a delicious breakfast she made herself using the scones recipe Arthur gave her when she lived at his house for two years. It was a good start to her morning and she could finally relax knowing that spring was here. Spring in her country would still feel like summer because of the constant tropical weather, but it would still bring several tourists and fellow countries visiting her. The excitement brought her to wear the short and soft blue floral-print sun dress Alfred gave her as a gift for her birthday last year along with the matching brown sandals. She started softly humming a soft love-song while washing her dishes. While wearing the dress, she began to think of him and the time they spent when he visited her Motherland a few years back. She remembers their walk on the hot sandy beaches and giggled when Alfred tried to hold her hand along the entire time. At the end of the day, they sat down on a hand-made mat watching the sun set. Maria wondered why his hand was on hers the entire time they watched the sun setting.
"Is it normal for friends to hold hands like that? Is it also normal to let him hug me that long or sit that close to me? I wonder…. If Alfred thinks of us as more than friends.." she thought to herself than blushed at thinking of what Alfred would say if he read her thoughts.
"No! No, I'll… I'll be fine. It's just a thought…" she said to herself then thought again.
"Alfred as my lover……? That would be…" as her thoughts trailed off, the phone rang and she quickly answered.

"Kumusta Maria speaking po~"
"Hi Maria, it's Arthur."
"Oh, hi Kuya~! How are you? Isn't it late where you are?" she said cheerfully greeting her friend.
"I'm alright, just another night working late. I'm just calling to ask you if I can visit of about a week, I really need a break from all of the work my boss has been shoving on me. If you're busy I can come another time."
"Oh, it's okay. I've been doing good lately, I'm still a bit worried for Kuya Kiku.. But I'm glad he's recovering and everyone's nice enough to help him." she said remembering the earthquake and tsunami that hit her older brother.
"Yes, I know. I'm glad he's okay.. Um.. Will it be alright if I brought a guest?"
"Sure, anyone's welcome to stay for a while."
"It's Alfred…" said Arthur forming a sour look on his face. On the other line Maria's face was the shade of Antonio's national flower and accidentally dropped one of the dishes she was holding, smashing into pieces when it landed.
"Maria? Is everything alright?" said Arthur starting to get slightly worried.
"……Huh? OH!! Yes, I'm fine. Oh, and sure! You and Alfred are more than welcome to visit." she said in a rush, her face turning redder every time.
"Okay…? Well I'll see you in a few days. I just hope Alfred doesn't get too excited that he'll crash the plane.."
"H.. He's excited..?" she asked blushing again.
"My God…. You should've heard him when I even mention your name! It sounded like he saw a city full of hamburgers. Idiotic isn't it?"
"Well… If you say so.." said Maria quietly then looked down and turned bright red.
"I have to go, I need to get some sleep. I'll pack tomorrow. Can't wait to see you."
"Same here, magandang gabi Kuya Arthur. Can't wait to see you and Alfred too." both hung up their lines and Maria was still blushing.
"Really..? Alfred's excited over me? I had no idea.." she thought then started sweeping the broken pieces of the plate she dropped.
"Alfred… I wonder what he's thinking of.."

American House (3:16 A.M.)

"….You really want to go through this? If you hurt my pearl, I'll never forgive you."
"I'm telling you Antonio, she'll be fine under me. I feel her pain, she just wants to have a chance at freedom y'know?"
"That's the point, I don't want her to suffer the hardships every other country has faced. I fought Netherlands, China, and Portugal to keep her safe… I don't want her to hurt.." Antonio looked away from me and sat down. He kept Maria with him for so long, and she kept on fighting for freedom, just like I did.
"Look, I know you want to protect her, but it's been over 300 years already. A growing country like her needs to know the world and see what other countries are like. Just give her a chance at it, I swear I'll protect her no matter what the cost is. I mean it, Antonio." He sighed, then stood up again.
"20 million is what you promised, and I want it tomorrow. I'll prepare her things. Please, Please treat her nicely. I can't bear it to see her go away." I saw tears in his eyes, it was another great nation that went into an emotional state. Just like Arthur… Antonio turned around, and left me in my thoughts. I wondered what the Philippines looked like, I just didn't know I'd end up thinking about her for the next 50 to 100 years.
The next day, I met up with Antonio and Philippines on her soil along with our bosses. It was grey and cloudy, a perfect and sad setting to say good bye. I handed the briefcase to Antonio and he said one last goodbye to his former colony.

"Estar a salvo, Maria. Nunca me olvidaré de ti y voy a volver un día. Te prometo ... Yo siempre pido a Dios que me deje verte de nuevo, y vamos a ser felices como antes. A pesar de que no voy a estar aquí para verlo crecer en una mujer fuerte, hermosa, siempre estaré orgulloso de ti. Adiós, mi perla. Te amo ... Te quiero mucho .." I had no idea what he just said, but it made him cry while saying it and he bent down and hugged her.

"Huwag sigaw papa ... Hindi ko nais na makita ka tulad nito. Hindi ko kalilimutan ang alinman. Manatiling ligtas sa bahay .. Mahal kita, masyadong papa…" she spoke in her native tongue. It was a bittersweet moment for the two of them, and my boss escorted her to the boat. I didn't know much about her, but maybe its time to make new friends.

A few days later, she was walking up the path to the front door of my house 13 or more feet behind me. During the whole trip home, she didn't look up and I couldn't see her face through her jet-black hair. It kept me really curious, but once she meets me, she's sure to open up.
"MATTIE!! I'M HOOOOOOME!!" I said busting the door open, not bothering to find my keys.
"B-bro!!! You spent $700 fixing that door last week!" he screamed jumping up.
"Lighten up, will ya? We're having someone over for a few years, so welcome her."
"'Her?' Who is it?"
"None other than the Philippines!! I just got her a few days ago from Antonio."
"Oh wow… I heard that her land is one of the fewest lucky ones that have great farming soil and great beaches. What's her name?"
"That… I don't know. She kept quiet during the whole trip, I don't even know what she looks like. Oh! Here she comes!" I said then pulled Mattie by the collar behind the wall. She still kept her head down, dropped her heavy bags in front of the stairs, and sat on the couch, pulling her knees to her chest and hiding her face even further.
"Oh man…. I hate to see a girl cry in front of me. I didn't even do anything wrong.." I whispered, looking at her.
"Why don't you talk to her? That always works with girls, Feliciano told me." Before I could say anything else, Mattie's polar bear said again "Who are you?" loud enough for her to hear.
"Huh?" she said looking up a little, but not enough for me to see her face. Mattie then gently pushed me out of our hiding spot and I softly gulped.
"Talk to her." Mattie mouthed the words, then tip-toed to his room. I walked over to Philippines, sat down next to her, and attempted at small talk.
"Soooo…. How's it going?" I cursed at myself for saying that, I knew it wasn't the right thing to say, especially to a country that just got out of colonization.
"….I've been better.." she mumbled. I was surprised that she didn't storm away. So I just went with it and spoke again.
"I hope you feel better, soon. I'm America, my real name's Alfred F. Jones. Everyone just calls me Alfred or Al. What's your name?" I saw her sit up and finally looked up, right into my eyes.
"Kumusta, Alfred. I'm Philippines. My real name is Maria Carriedo de la Cruz. My given name is long, so people shorten it. You can call me Maria, if you'd like." she showed a small smile and extended her hand towards me. "It's nice to finally meet you, Alfred."

Beautiful… Flawless shining black hair that's perfectly in place. When the sun came out from the clouds, her hair was a soft brown. I saw myself in her big, clear brown eyes, and my face was steaming red. Eyes that would make the stars look like mud and the sun unworthy. Soft, naturally tanned skin glowed around her, every time she talked it felt like heaven was going to fall into the Earth, and peace would finally come. I didn't realize that I was staring into space, and she giggled sending soft chimes in my ears.

"Something wrong, Alfred?" she asked smiling and waving her hand in front of my face and I snapped back into reality.
"Ah! Nothing, nothing!" I quickly said. If Arthur were to see me now, he'd piss in his pants from laughing too hard.
"S-So, would you like to tell me about yourself?" I stammered, again Arthur should be somewhere pissing his pants right now. I shouldn't be so nervous! THE HERO'S NEVER NERVOUS!!!! Maria giggled again and smiled.
"Sure, I'd love to." I just wanted to take her face in my hands and give her a taste of me. But as the hero, I'll receive my reward when I rescue her from danger. One day… I'll even start to fall in love… with her.

BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP

"Ah….!" Alfred rolled over his bed and landed on the floor and groaned in pain a little. He then got up again and shut off his alarm clock, then he looked at the time and his eyes widened.
"OH SH*T!!!! I'M LATE FOR THE MEETING!!!!" he screamed running towards his closet and quickly putting on his suit and tie, not bothering to take a shower or brush his teeth or hair. Then pulling on his socks and dress shoes, he took his opened briefcase and ran to get his car keys. As he was running out of his room, he just jumped off the banister of the stairs and landed perfectly. Then took his car keys off the kitchen counter then ran and knocked down the front door, again. He jumped into his roofless red convertible, started the engine, and with a screeching sound of the tires grinding against the pavement he began driving towards the conference hall.

United Nations HQ Washington D.C., USA (a.k.a Alfred's capital 12:55 P.M.)

"Alright everyone, take your seats as soon as Alfred gets here the meeting will start." said Ludwig taking his seat with a small version of the German flag and the sign "Germany" at his place at the large table with his name carved into his seat. It was a bright morning and Ludwig was wearing his usual dark brown suit, sighing and taking as much peace as possible. Then he spotted the Italian brothers coming in his direction.
"Ve~ Ludwig~! Can we sit next to you?" Feliciano asked with his older brother Lovino glaring at the German.
"There's no way that I'm going to sit next to that potato-eating bastard." Lovino grumbled then stuck his tongue at Ludwig.
"Aww.. Okay.. Ah~! Big brother Antonio looks lonely over there! You could sit next to him!" Feliciano cheerfully added then Lovino had a look of disgust as he slowly turned and looked at his former boss, who cheerfully waved at him while flashing a bright smile. Lovino quickly turned away, face flushed, and pulled his younger brother in the seat next to Ludwig.
"S….Sitting here is much much better than sitting next to that idiot…" he said looking down and shivering with a tomato-red face.
"Ve~ I wonder if Lovino's alright." Feliciano thought to himself as he started playing with Ludwig's hand, slapping it back and forth between in own two hands.
"Nee~ Nee~ Ludwig? Can we have pasta after this?" he asked in his usual cheerful tone again,
"M.. Maybe.." he answered and then grumbled in annoyance. "Would you please stop that, Feliciano?" he asked trying hard not to lose temper.
Meanwhile, Maria is seen sitting across to Arthur and his rival Francis. Today, Maria was wearing a soft white blouse along with black dress pants and white flats. She's still wearing her national flower as hair clips and had her hair tied in a low ponytail. Arthur was pointing death glares at Francis, who was too busy admiring Maria's bust, much to Maria being oblivious to it. While Arthur and Francis were still at their "staring contest" Maria was constantly looking at the clock and Arthur was starting to notice.
"Something wrong Maria?" he asked politely.
"Oh, I'm just a little worried about Alfred.. He's supposed to be hosting the meeting and he's not here. Do you know what happened?"
"No, but where the hell is that wanker..? The meeting was supposed to start over 15 minutes ago. I just hope he gets here before-"
SLAM!
Every nation turned around and saw an extremely weary and tired Alfred standing and panting behind forced-opened doors. His hair was unkempt, his tie was loose, his shirt was half unbuttoned exposing his undershirt, and his glasses were crooked. Francis and Arthur tried to hold back their growing laughter until their faces turned red and tears were forming in their eyes. Maria flicked them both in the head for acting so childish when Alfred was, clearly, starting to get very embarrassed as the murmurs of the other counties start to grow a bit louder.
"WHAT ARE YOU DOING?! The HERO never gets embarrassed!!! I'll show them the American Spirit!!" He thought then confidently stomped to the head of the large table. Maria smiled seeing her old friend gain his confidence back as he was babbling on and on about his idea to slow down global warming. While the fights between Arthur and Francis broke out, Alfred often waved and winked at Maria, who both blushed while he was doing that. After Ludwig made everyone shut up, it was from there he took over the meeting and Alfred quietly rejoiced.
"Yes!!!! Now that Luddy's taking over, its time to focus on something more important: M.. Maria.." the thought then blushed again while looking at her. After an hour into the meeting, still no absolute answer was thought of to stop global warming and Ludwig went onto the next subject.
"Alright, the next subject at matter is catching up with each country's financial update. Alfred, since we're in your hall today, would you please give us the update on your bank's latest status." he said but no answer came. Alfred didn't hear the words Ludwig had just said, or the words that were spoken an hour ago. He was still looking at Maria intently and thinking of her as a tantalizing pearl he cannot reach. He also felt his cheeks get redder and redder at the thought of getting Maria alone with him, and her screaming his name as he-
"ALFRED F. JONES!!!!!!!!!!!!! WE'RE WAITING FOR THE FINANCIAL UPDATE!!!!!!!!" Ludwig screamed across the room while slamming his fists against the table.
"Wha..? Oh yeah! Ah hahahahaha!" he laughed trying to mask his blush and snapping back into reality. Arthur scoffed and mumbled "Git…" then sipped his tea again.
"I call that…… EVERYONE HAVE A LUNCHBREAK!!" he yelled stomping his foot on the table laughing his heroic laugh while Arthur spit out his tea, an un-gentleman like manner.
"WHAT THE HELL?! YOU CAN'T JUST CALL FOR A-!" Arthur started to protest but was interrupted by Feliciano's cheering.
"YAY~! Let's have pasta now Ludwig!" he merrily cheered while pulling on his sleeve, while he sighed and pinched the bridge of his nose.
"Oh, alright… I could really use a break right now…" he reluctantly agreed walking out with Feliciano. As for Maria, she sighed and stood up relieved that Alfred gave everyone a break.
"MARIA~!!!" a familiar and extremely cheery voice called out and Maria flinched, dropping her neatly arranged appears.
"I… MISSED.. YOU.. SO.. MUCH~!!!!" Antonio cheered while running towards the frozen Maria.
"N-Now Papa, I know it's been a while but-" she said trying to say calm and holding her hands up in defense, but was cut off by the heavy glomp her ex-colonizer gave her.
"AYYY~ MI DIOS!!! You grew so much!!" he said spinning her around, still in the tight embrace with small tears in his eyes. While Maria was struggling to get air, across from their spot Alfred was pouting and fuming feeling selfish on his long-time crush.
"That no good..!! It's not fair, I had her too!!!" he thought. Before he was about to charge, a pen hit the back of Antonio's head.
"GET AWAY FROM HER!!" Lovino yelled stomping towards them.
"Ahh~! Lovi remember Maria?" said Antonio, not minding that a pen just hit him. He finally released his grip on Maria and she took several deep breaths. Lovino got a good look at Maria and instantly turned tomato-red and wide-eyed. It's been over a century since he saw Maria and they were only in their pre-teen years, to him it was like looking at a reborn goddess. After a while, Lovino caught his breath and attempted to find the right words to say to Maria.
"S-So………….. You're finally not flat.." he managed to say, but began cursing loudly in his head and covered a hand over his mouth.
"CHE PALLE!!!!!! CHE PALLE!!!!!!! GOD DAMNIT!!!!!! DON'T SAY THAT!!!!!!!!!" Maria's mouth dropped in shock and Antonio's eyes widened while both blushed.
"TAONG SUMAMA!!!!!!!!!! How dare you?!" she screamed loudly bitch-slapping Lovino.
"I can't believe you!!! After all of these years you're still rude!!" she said storming off with a beet-red face while folding her arms over her chest, covering it.
"AHHH! Maria, wait~!!!!" said Antonio running after his daughter, now very worried. Alfred saw the entire scene and gave Maria an "I'm sorry" look then tried to go after her, only to be caught and scolded by Arthur about how to run a proper meeting. Lovino still stood in the same spot putting his hand over his right cheek where Maria's slap-mark remained turning red.
"Wrong move, mon ami~." said Francis putting a hand on Lovino's shoulder.
"Shut the hell up..!! I'm gonna wash this off.." he grumbled going to the men's restroom. On his way, he saw Antonio talking to Maria who was leaning against the wall with small tears in her eyes. Lovino instantly hid behind the wall before they could see him, but he was close enough to hear what they were saying.
"….I just hate it when he's like that Papa.." said Maria, barely above a whisper.
"Don't cry.. Here! I'll use my cheering up charm~! It's guaranteed to work on you again!" he said standing in front of Maria and rubbed his hands together.
"Here… It.. Goes! Fusososososo~ Fusososososo~ Fusosososososo~" he said opening his arms each time he said each chant. Maria blushed and looked away from her father-figure.
"Ihinto ito…. You look like an idiot.." she mumbled remembering all of the times Antonio would say that in her childhood. He just laughed and hugged her tight again.
"See? it's a fool-proof cheer up charm that works every time!!" he cheered kissing her forehead.
"Please…. Never do that again….." she said pouting and still blushing a bit.
"Aww… Don't pout, por favor?" he asked with a cute face that's hard to resist and Maria smirked, trying to hold back giggling.
"You look like a chibi…. Let's just go back." she said pulling his arm back to the conference hall.
"YAY~! You smiled!" he said with a cheery and sparkly look.
"Yeah… Whatever you say papa.." she said playfully smiling. Lovino still stood behind the wall, unsure on what to say next time he might encounter Maria. "Bastard… I can't talk to her with him around… He's always saying how's she so much better than I was at cleaning… Now she's older and has.. Has… Oh forget it, she'll never look at me the same way after what I said.. I can't help it, she's now so… So.. Tantalizing…" Lovino thought and sighed "God damnit… Next thing I know I'll be falling for her…" he said out loud and blushed a bit.
"Falling for who?" Maria asked standing next to him now, making Lovino jump.
"NIENTE!!!!!! You Don't need to know!!" he yelled, reverting back to his immature self and Maria scoffed and pouted.
"Pagmultahin! You didn't need to yell.." she said walking away, but Lovino caught hold of her arm. When he did, he spun Maria around so that she's facing him and he held both her hands.
"L-Lovino..! What are you..?" she asked blushing at his sudden move.
"Look! Before… I didn't mean to say that… I was just shocked seeing you 'cause I haven't in a very long time…!" he said with a red-face.
"W-What I'm trying to say is.." he said with shaking hands now.
"D-Damnit!!!!!!! Just say it already..!!!!!" he screamed in his head.
"I-I'm…" he tried to continue and trying to ignore the fact that his face is getting hotter and hotter. From across the room, Alfred saw the position Lovino and Maria are in and dropped the hamburger he was eating.
"Wanker! Pick up your food!" Arthur scolded him again but Alfred ignored it. All of his focus was on Maria and Lovino.
"N-No… He doesn't like her.. Does he..?" he thought then stood up with a very worried expression on his face and tried to pry off the awful thought of Maria choosing Lovino over him. He noticed that Lovino was leaning in towards Maria, deliberately being slow and Maria trying to back away. Alfred gritted his teeth and slammed his hands on the table, the sound echoing throughout the whole building.
"EVERYONE BACK TO YOUR SEATS!!!!!! WE'RE GOING BACK INTO THE MEETING!!!" he yelled making Arthur shiver and spill his tea and Lovino curse under his breath.
"W-W-Well… Time to go back!!" Maria stammered then threw down her hands so that Lovino lost his grip on her. Before she can get too far, Lovino, with his unusually great pick-pocketing skills, slipped his hand in Maria's side pocket and found a small sticky note. Lovino returned to his seat, and secretly read the note after another half-hour into the meeting. It said, "REMINDER: Alfred and Arthur are spending the spring break with me at my place. Meeting place: summer beach house."
"CHIGIIII…!!!! Those bastards!!" he accidentally yelled out during the meeting and everyone's attention was on him.
"Nii-chan…. Everyone's watching." Feliciano tugged at his older brother's sleeve with a worried expression and Lovino's face was as red as a carnation in summer.
"Weeeeeeeeeeeeellll, Lovino… What'cha got to say?" Alfred asked in a mocking tone, clearly still mad that he held Maria in that position.
"Uh.. Uh.. I-I came to say that…" he stammered starting to sweat and shiver as everyone moved closer to hear what he has to say.
"……..Your meeting's boring." he finally made out and Ludwig did a face-palm. After a long stony and awkward silence, Alfred sighed and nodded in agreement.
"He's right…"
"WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT?!?!?!" everyone in the room yelled simultaneously.
"Oh come on, we're in Spring Break!! It's that one special week in April where everyone needs to take a break!! Right?! Even Heroes need a break once in a while!" Alfred countered.
"Well… He does have a point.. Alright Alfred, we'll try your theory." said Ludwig. "Anyone in favor of the Spring Break theory, stand."
With that, everyone stood, including Lovino.
"YES!!! Then it's settled then!! Everyone takes a break for a whole week!!!" Alfred cheered followed by a short applause.
"Hold on, question. What are we supposed to do for a whole week?" Ivan asked holding his hand up.
"That's easy! We'll all take a vacation!!!" Everyone also murmured in agreement to that.
"Ohh! Ohh!! Where can we go Alfred?!" Feliciano asked frantically waving his hands.
"Hmm.. Anyone have any suggestions?" Alfred asked the crowd.
"Well my place is pretty big, I think I can squeeze most of you in my line of beach houses." Maria suggested holding her hand up and Alfred's eyes widened as everyone nodded and smiled.
"Wha-What are ya talkin' about Maria?! We don't wanna put pressure on you-!" Alfred started to protest but was interrupted by a very enthusiastic Antonio.
"GREAT IDEA MI HIJA!!!!!! I can't wait to see you!!!" said cheered getting up from his spot and Alfred flinched.
"Hmmm.. I haven't actually seen what the Philippines was like, I've heard great things… I'll go." said Ludwig nodding and Feliciano clapped.
"Yay~! We'll be there too! We will right Lovi~?" he asked tugging on his brother's sleeve again.
"I.. I guess so." he replied looking away and blushing. "I really REALLY do…" he thought secretly while Alfred flinched again.
"My duty is to my country but… I suppose a break is what I really need. That and sleep… Maria-san I'm looking forward to visiting you for a week." Kiku bowed politely to his little sister.
"If Kiku's going, I am to~!" said Meimei, Maria's sister.
"Well… A break sure sounds fun, especially at Maria's. I'll be coming too." said Ly, another older sister of Maria.
"Oh hohohon~! How dare you leave me out of this! Big Brother Francis is coming!" said Francis holding a rose while he sends sparkles flying all over. "If Ly will be there, then so will I! I'll finally make her accept me and we'll become one!" he thought while smirking in his perverted manner.
Alfred nearly fainted looking at everyone wanting to go to Maria's house for spring break. "CRAAAAAAAAAAP!!!!!!!! With all of those people around, it's gonna be IMPOSSIBLE to make a move on Maria!!!!! I won't be able to get her alone!!! But, I, the hero, WILL STAY STRONG!!! After all, HEROS NEVER GIVE UP!!!!" Alfred thought then began his heroic laugh again.
"Git… I wonder if he finally lost it." said Arthur sighing at what his ex-colony has become.
"Are you sure that you'll be able to handle all of these guests Maria?" he asked.
"Don't worry, I will. After all, I am one of the most welcoming countries in the world. Hospitality is my specialty!" she said flashing a wink.
"I hope so…" he began drinking his tea again. "I see a very chaotic vacation ahead…" he thought with a worried look on his face.
"LET'S GET READY FOR SPRING BREAK!!!!" Alfred yelled and the guests cheered. It was going to be more than a very chaotic week indeed…