Brotherhood (New Zealand Countryhumans)

Dinner

Australia's POV:

Frick!

I wasn't expecting them to look for us. I kept Kiwi quiet until I was sure the others had left the kitchen. It took a while but, the did leave eventually. I crawled out from under the table and helped Kiwi.

We had heard the entire conversation. I wasn't sure how I felt about my little brother going to war. He was really young and I had heard war can mess you up. I pulled Kiwi into the lounge when I saw the coast was clear.

I could hear France and UK calling for us from other rooms. The one called Netherlands walked into the lounge and called to the others.

"I found them," He shouted. He looked at the two of us and seemed rather judgemental about Kiwi's clothes.

"He lost a bet," I explained.

"Still a loser I see," Netherlands said darkly. Kiwi looked down at his feet, trying not to cry.

"Hey! Don't talk to my brother like that!" I shouted at him. I stepped closer and looked him in the eyes. If I could have harmed him, I would have but he was taller than me. UK and France came into the room before anything started.

"Oh, thank goodness, time to go," France said and hurried us outside. I made sure I was in between Kiwi and Netherlands on the way out. I felt him grab my wrist and pull me back when everyone else was outside.

"Watch your mouth or you just might find yourself in trouble," He whispered in my ear. The smell of weed on his breath made me cough. He let go of me and I ran to Kiwi's side.

France and UK were deciding who would go in what car. I grabbed Kiwi's wrist and ran up to France.

"Can we go with you?" I asked. I knew Netherlands would ride shotgun with UK and I wanted to get Kiwi as far away as I could from him. I didn't like him at all. France agreed and soon enough we were on our way to a nice restaurant.

On the way, France lectured us on how to behave and table manners. It was all pretty boring. Kiwi sat in the car playing with the skirt he had on. I guess he still didn't like his outfit. I was pretty sure he would have taken the flower crown off by then, but he didn't.

France pulled up into the car park. We saw UK and the others pull up next to us. I got out of the car and so did France. Kiwi stayed in the car and locked the door. France went around to his door and tried to unlock it with her keys.

Every time she tried, Kiwi locked the door again, before she could try the handle. She getting frustrated and walked around to the other side of the car and unlocked that door. She climbed in and grabbed Kiwi.

"Noo! I don't want to go outside!" I complained.

"You were fine in the car," France said as she pulled him out. Kiwi stood next to me and folded his arms angrily.

"Don't give me that look! You will be fine, trust me," France said.

New Zealand's POV:

I didn't want to go inside. The place looked busy and I was afraid people would judge me. I shouldn't have taken that stupid bet. And now Netherlands was here, how could my day have gotten any worse.

Aussie noticed I was nervous and patted me on the back. I followed closely behind him while keeping my distance from my old Dad. Somehow, Netherlands scared me more than UK. Probably because he didn't care if I was hurt.

We were seated at a large table and Aussie patted the seat next to him, as he wanted me to sit there. I did and waited quietly. Aussie was getting bored and playing with the cutlery in front of him. I remembered France telling us we shouldn't play with the knife and fork.

I didn't say anything. I just sat there while looking down at the skirt. I felt uncomfortable and decided it would best if I just kept my head down. A short while later a lady came up to the table and handed us books. The books the adults got were different from the ones my brothers and I got.

I opened it up and looked through the pages. Reading wasn't my strong suit at the time so I got Aussie to help me read. He told me it was a menu and you can order anything from the list. I ordered fish and chips, although, when I told Aussie I wanted it, he laughed and mocked my voice.

"You want some fush and chups," He mocked. I punched him in the shoulder.

"Ow!"

"Don't punch your brother!" France said.

"But he was-" I started to argue.

"No 'buts' now apologise," She said.

"Sorry," I said slightly annoyed. A while passed and the food came out. I looked down at my food and ate a small amount. It wasn't as good as I expected, but it was better than UK's cooking at least.

I didn't eat very much of my dinner. I wasn't that hungry. I started poking my food out of boredom. France noticed this and told me not to play with my food. I put down my knife and fork. I asked her if I could go to the bathroom as I could feel a number 2 threatening.

She nodded and asked one of the ladies passing the table.

"Where is your toilet?" France asked.

"Oh, I'm sorry madam, we don't have a toilet inside, but there is one around the back of the building. If exit out the front door and take the alleyway down the side of the building, you should see the signs," The lady explained. I nodded and got down from my seat.

I followed the lady's instructions and went down the alleyway. The wind that blew through the ally made me shiver. I felt unsafe walking through the dark alone. I made it to the back of the building and could see the toilet signs.

Suddenly, someone grabbed my arm and held me up to the wall. I was frightened, but I couldn't fight back. I was so scared. Then, I heard glass smash on the ground and whoever attacked me suddenly ran off. I turned around to thank whoever saved me.

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