Brotherhood (New Zealand Countryhumans)

Union Jacks... Union Jacks everywhere

America's POV:

It felt so good to have Nada back and safe. I just wish I could have been stronger, but he knows all my faults. There is no one else in the world who knows me better than Canada. But that isn't always a good thing.

He continued to hug me. I know he wasn't hugging me because he wanted a hug; it was because I needed it. Every little thing has seemed like another reason to stay in bed.

At least I knew I could trust Canada. He does nothing wrong. What I would give to be like him! He is confident, friendly, supportive, he never lies, and he is the favorite. Not me though, I'm the complete opposite, I'm the worst. I fake all my confidence, I can't keep promises, I keep pretending I can make it. It's too hard.

"I bet living with Spain must have been awesome," Canada commented.

"How so?" I asked.

"She must bake you cookies a lot and no bedtimes," Canada started listing.

"Heh, yeah, I guess so. So, what has it been like for you in the past few days?" I sighed.

"I was kidnapped, but they treated me well enough and adopted by them," Canada said.

"Who kidnapped you?" I asked.

"Do you promise not to tell anyone?" Canada said in a hushed voice. Feeling curious, I nodded.

"I'm pretty sure it was our secret family," He whispered.

"Secret family?" I was a little confused.

"Some of them had the union jack as well," He explained.

I thought back to that one interaction with Fiji; he had the union jack as well, but he wasn't related... Was he?

"What does that prove?" I asked.

"Well, only Dad would mark his territories with the union jack sooo,"

"So the theory goes, we have another secret family, but the question is, why?" I said.

"They all seemed pretty young and relied a lot on each other, I saw no other adults," Canada stated.

"Dad has files about everything in his office at home," I pointed out.

"Mom won't let me leave the house,"

"Of course she wouldn't after what happened, so I will go!" I said bravely.

"What? No, you can't! You are barely keeping yourself together," Canada complained.

"Too late, I have a plan!"

"God dammit, Ame,"

"America! We should head home soon," I heard Spain call from the other room. I stood up and Canada followed me to the lounge where Spain was already waiting.

"Why do we need to leave so soon?" I asked.

"One of my sons is coming over and I still need to bake some more cookies," Spain answered.

"You have sons?" I asked.

"Of course, I'm a natural mother," Spain seemed to choke a little. I just nodded and agreed with her.

I gave Canada a hug goodbye and got in the car with Spain. We drove a little way before I became bored of my thoughts.

"Who is your son?" I asked.

"His name is Mexico, I'm sure you two will get along," Spain smiled.

New Zealand's POV:

"No. No, no, NO!" I started shouting repeatedly. I stood up quickly and looked Australia in the eyes. He looked confused and nervous.

I was angry at him but there wasn't much I could do now. I quickly grabbed Aussie's hand and ran away, as fast as I could. I knew arm was bleeding, but I only had one goal. Get out of this house.

I tried to run for the door, but Neth was guarding it. I would try the windows, but he had locked them all and I don't think I would have the strength to break one.

It didn't take long for Netherlands to grab hold of Australia's arm and yank him violently away from me. I wasn't sure of what to do. Netherlands took Australia into the lounge. I heard the familiar sounds of the cupboard slamming closed. I tried to find a place to hide and eventually settled under my bed.

I laid there quietly, holding breath with fearful tears streaming down my face.

"Oh, New Zealand. Come and face me you little sh!t or else!" I heard Netherlands say as he wandered the house. I felt my heartbeat quicken as my bedroom door slammed open.

"Don't you play this f#cking game with me! I know your every hiding spot and if you think you are safe, you would be strongly mistaken," He said a little quieter.

I continued to hold my breath as he stood in front of my bed.

"If you come out now, things might not be as bad," He threatened. I didn't, I refused to. I made sure I was pressed up as close against the wall as I could. He counted down from ten and when it reached zero, I knew what would happen next.

He got on his hands and knees and reached under the bed, swiftly grabbing me by the wrist and violently pulling me out from under the bed. He held me off the ground and dangled me by my wrist. I squirmed and tried to fight him, but he kept squeezing my wrist tighter and tighter. It hurt so much.

"Stop! Stop it!" I screamed.

"Now you listen here! I'm trying my best to take care of you, and trust me, I hate you just as much as you hate me. But if you keep disobeying, the punishments will become worse than the calm-down cupboard. Understand!" Netherlands shouted.

I refused to cooperate with him. I kicked him really hard in the stomach, expecting him to drop me, but he didn't. He squeezed my wrist even tighter and cried.

"Don't even think about it! I am the last one on this earth willing to take care of you! No one else wants you. Well except for UK, but he doesn't have good intentions," He grumbled.

"You are lucky I left my cigarettes downstairs, now, are you going to cooperate," He asked darkly.

Feeling completely helpless, I gave in and nodded.

"Say it you worthless sh!t!" Neth demanded.

"I will cooperate," I muttered in defeat.

"Good choice, it would have been a shame to bring Australia into this as well," Netherlands said as he dropped me.