It has been a few days since you entered the British Empire's castle. Now, you and (B/F/N) were living in it and were enjoying the undeserved luxe you had.

From the moment you went to see (B/F/N) and Thirteen Colonies when they got back from the ship you didn't see him anymore. You were a bit worried about him but you know he was really busy with being a colony and all... Why were you so attached to that kid? Dunno... But you didn't question it. The one who does is (B/F/N), they seem to be really uncomfortable when talking about him and they would glare at you whenever you asked if they saw him.

You didn't know what happened between them and (B/F/N) was so stubborn that they didn't want to tell you so you were just completely lost.

You tried to avoid British Empire the best you could, too. He was just acting... Strange and very out of character about how he usually is. You succeeded in making him admit he was the one blocking your window so you couldn't 'trip and fall and then injure yourself'. Like, you were an adult! You didn't need supervision! Sometimes he would even refuse you to go to the garden because you could 'hurt yourself on plant thorns' or some sh*t.

However, more the days passed, the more he seemed to get anxious over something you didn't know. You tried to ask him but he'd just smile at you and tell you to not worry. Despite the fact that he was acting so nice to you, some things there and there were making you uncomfortable but you couldn't say what.

Today was one of these days where you would just walk in the garden. You didn't care if British Empire said you couldn't, there was no harm to it plus you weren't a child and he had no right to order you around!

You just sighed while looking at the colourful flowers which were carefully cut to make them look even more beautiful. You wanted to spend more time with (B/F/N)... They were almost avoiding you, they were always in their given room, door closed and you didn't see them all day. The thing that bothered you the most was that they had your notebook with them. What else did they discover? You promised eachother to not hide anything from you, so why were they like that?

However, your thoughts were interrupted by someone putting their hand on your shoulder. You almost yelled as you jumped back, glaring at whoever touched you. Here was indeed the British Empire who was looking at you with a stern look.

-"(Y/N), my dear, I already told you to not go to the garden! You could-"

-"-Hurt yourself, yes I know." You rolled your eyes, clearly annoyed by him. Like seriously, if you wanna be protective, do it with your children! (they need it) What also annoyed you was how touchy-feely he was with you. Like, he never asked permission to touch you! (And I mean like your hand or shoulder not anything weird okay)

-"I'm just worried about you, what if you got cut?!" His eyes widened in horror at the mere thought of it like it was the worst thing that could ever happen in his life. Should you tell him that you once got shot in the head?

-"I'm an adult, I can take care of myself..." You looked at him coldly. He didn't seem reassured.

-"I trust you completely on that point, but you're so precious to me and I would hate myself if anything happened to you. It's dangerous for you to be outside, even more today." He looked at you in the eyes while saying this, his hands were on your shoulders to face him, he wanted to make you know how genuine he was.

-"What do you mean? Why am I so precious to you? And why today is more dangerous than usual?" You looked at him confused. Why were you so precious to him when he met you just a few days ago? And why would it be more dangerous now? He frowned, his eyes dead serious.

-"Because..." He was cut off short by a siffling sound in your ears.

-"What's that?" You asked, utterly confused as it was almost deafening your ears. You looked around the garden and to the sky in confusion. British Empire stayed still for a second, his eyebrows furrowed when he heard the sound before his eyes widened at the realisation.

-"CANNON!"

-"Huh?!" Before you could register anything you were pushed to the ground and you heard the deafening sound of a cannonball hitting the trees and flowers of the garden. and you could hear flames forming around you as it soon became chaos. Your vision was blocked by smoke and black points... And also British Empire since he was on top of you, protecting you from the fallen debris and other projectiles.

It seemed like an eternity before the deafening sound stopped and your vision was slowly recovering. You could now hear the flames crackling and burning the once beautiful garden.

British Empire got up and after looking at you in concern, turned to the direction the cannonball came from. He dusted his clothes elegantly like nothing happened. You grunted as you tried to sit back. Your whole body was hurting.

You turned your head too, in the smoke, you both saw a figure walking in your direction.

-"So... Is it really how the famous British Empire protects himself? Pathetic..." British Empire frowned at the familiar voice and you couldn't help but think you have heard this voice before...

The figure walked out of the smoke and your eyes slightly widened at the familiar tricolour flag. British Empire glared coldly at the new incomer.

-"Of course... It was bound to be you, Frenchie brat." He said coldly, France glared at him.

-"It's French Empire for you, sale Rosbif." He said between gritted teeth, confusing you. Why was the French Empire here if the timeline was before the French Revolution? British Empire didn't seem impressed as he looked at France blankly.

-"Don't be so bold. Even if you know you'll have that title, for now you're still powerless over the country of France." This seemed to really anger France as he yelled at him, he seemed to really be short-tempered.

-"Shut up! You're wrong! I'm the one leading my army, I'm the one who attacked you, not her!" France shouted as he really looked like an angry spoiled child. British Empire just stepped closer in front of you, to protect you or hide you, you didn't know.

-"Don't lie to yourself. If you attacked me, it's only because Kingdom of France told you to because she doesn't want to dirty herself so she sent her dog instead." British Empire said blankly as France's eye twitched.

-"WHO ARE YOU CALLING A DOG?!"

-"It would be you."

-"I AM NOT!"

-"You are."

-"SHUT UP!"

-"Did I touch a nerve? You know truth hurts." If it would be anyone else you would have broke in laughter at their bickering but you were too busy glaring at France's soul. Don't think you didn't forget that he shot you in the head. He FRICKING. SHOT. YOU. You still had the scar in the back of your head. You were completely mad at him even if he didn't do it yet in the timeline. Wait...

Does that mean that during the fight with German Empire, France already saw you? Was it why he was so shocked upon seeing you? Hmmmm... That crap is too difficult to comprehend. You spaced out for a moment but the yelling of France put you back in the situation.

-"I'M NOT UNDER THE CONTROL OF THIS WOMAN!"

-"This woman is your mother."

-"DO YOU THINK I CARE?! DON'T TALK TO ME ABOUT THE FACT THAT I HAVE TO RESPECT WOMEN OR MY MOTHER, IF I HATE SOMEONE, I HATE THEM. I DON'T CARE WHO OR WHAT THEY ARE!" France was still yelling and shaking in anger, it was really... Not impressive... He really looked like a brat. Also, does British Empire not care that France ruined his garden? Or the fact that you were still there? This man is too complicated to read...

You were completely out of the 'fight' that was happening. It was really just France yelling at British Empire who just answered blankly. Were these two really powerful empires at the time? Well, if you could count of France as an Empire since for now, it's still Kingdom of France that was ruling so he didn't have any power at the moment.

However, France seemed to finally notice you (you were not trying to hide, he was just too angry at the British to notice.) He immediately stopped yelling and looked at you with wide eyes. There was silence for a bit before he spoke.

-"What the heck is that? Is that an alien?" You and British Empire froze in shock at what he said. Immediately you unfroze and yelled at him.

-"WHAT THE FUCK DID YOU SAY!?" France froze again when hearing your voice.

-"It can talk?" He spoke to himself. An anger mark appeared on your forehead as you were ready to run at him but British Empire stopped you by extending his arm. You looked at him in confusion. Since he was in front of you you couldn't see his face but a dark aura emitted from him. He seemed really mad as France seemed a bit uncomfortable under his cold glare.

-"What. The. Hell. Did. You. Just. say.?" You gulped, he looked very angry. You were intimidated even if he wasn't saying this to you. Wait a minute. Did he just swear? That's new... He must be very angry... France looked afraid but he was too proud to let anyone see it.

-"Do you want me to repeat it?" At this, British Empire was ready to run and slash his throat but you stopped him by running between the two, the arms outstretched to stop the two from attacking eachother.

-"Okay, that's enough, stop it! We don't want to create another hundred years war..." You mumbled the last part but they seemed to have heard it as they frowned and British Empire seemed to calm down but looked at you with furrowed eyebrows.

-"But, my dear... I can't just let him go when he insulted you!" He looked at you with saddened eyes. You swear, he was most offended by it than you.

-"Well, I tell you that's fine. If you're gonna freak out every-time someone insult me or even just say something about me you're gonna have a heart attack very soon!" He looked at you while frowning, but sighed and stepped back. You finally lower down your arms to look at France.

-"You fucking bitch.". You simply said and gave him a middle finger. His eyes widened and he shouted.

-"Hey! What was that for!" You glared at him.

-"A lot of things." That was true. It was for ruining the beautiful garden, insulting you, shooting you in the head and it was because of his army Christoph and Berthold died! You didn't care if he didn't do the last two yet.

-"You-" He frowned while saying this. He wasn't angry just... An asshole.

-"Don't you dare finishing that sentence." British Empire glared at him.

-"I'll not attack you because (Y/N) told me not to but I won't do nothing of you continue!" You looked at him blankly. Will he actually listen to you? Isn't he like... Whatever...

When France didn't respond British Empire took your arm to bring you to somewhere safe (The surroundings were still burning because of the cannons) but before he could do a step more France spoke again.

-"British Empire." You stopped and British Empire turned to look at France. If he called him by his name and not by any other pejorative nicknames it was serious.

-"What?" British Empire asked sternly, he wanted you to be safe the sooner possible. France looked at you for a few seconds before looking back at him.

-"Leave the girl/boy go, I wanna talk to you about something." France said, staring at him. Seeing that British Empire stayed silent France raised his arms in a defeated manner.

-"I swear I won't hurt them, they can go to safety. I just want to talk to you in a civilised and diplomatic manner for a second." British Empire looked at you for a few seconds before he sighed.

-"Fine..." He let go of your arm and looked at you.

-"I trust you to not get in trouble." He looked back at France in almost a glare.

-"If I find out you sent a soldier to hurt them I'll kill you."

-"Don't worry about that, you can trust me." France said, his arms were still raised while he was smiling. British Empire sighed. It was clear he didn't trust him but he wanted to know what France wanted to talk about.

-"Be careful..." He said to you before walking to France. You stayed there for a few seconds, trying to process the thing but a burning branch who fell next to you made you jump and considering that safety was a pretty good idea as you ran further away from the burning garden.

(Timeskip)

You found somewhere away from the flames and smoke of the garden. If someone asked you you'd say it looked like a wooden bus stop but you don't think such thing existed in the 17-18th century. You sat on the wood as you breathed out, you still didn't comprehend everything that happened.

You tried to replay all the memories in your head but a voice interrupted you.

-"They're acting quite weird aren't they?"

You looked up at the unfamiliar voice and widened your eyes when you saw who it was. What was he doing there!? You were actually in great Britain not in his country ! You gulped as you looked at the new countryhuman.

-"*******?" You mumbled to yourself at the sight of his flag.

~•To be continued.•~