Malthe was beginning to get numb to the cold basement he was in, his pale skin was bruised and bloodied.
He kneeled on the floor with his hands chained behind his back, a chain around his neck forced him to stay upright during this torture.
His own son, Magnus had already finished 'interrogating' him.
It would not be long before the rest had their turns.
He remembered back to when these men were boys.

How small and nicer they were.
How his son would ask if he could help Malthe with anything.
Bernard would like to sing and play instruments with Loki.
Thurston would help keep everything tidy.
And sweet Egil would play.
Malthe remembered his 'brothers'.
Eiden, the incredible man who wielded the rage of fire and the steadfastness of ice and Kell whose skill with weapons was unmatched by anyone but his son.
The blond Scandinavian pulled himself to think about his wife, back to before she changed.
Few knew that she was almost exactly like her daughter then.
She changed after the struggles for territory started, slowly turning more and more hard.

Malthe was pulled from his thoughts by the sound of shoes on the staircase.
The steps came closer to him and the stool in the corner was placed in front of him, Malthe did not look up to see who it was.
"Are you willing to talk now?", The voice of his son asked.
"You already know what I am going to say.", the blond father responded.
Magnus did not move to strike his father, he probably did not want to torture the man more than he is required.
"Were you not supposed to kill me? Like your mor asked you to?", Malthe asked his son.
"Killing you would be counterintuitive at this point.", Magnus answered, "(y/n) loves you and that is the only thing that is saving you."
The older man kept his head bowed.

Magnus got up from the stool and put it away.
"You still have a chance to have a good relationship with your sister.", the bleeding father said, "shake off whatever your mother did and let me go. You can be different from what your mother wants."
"You cannot order me to do anything. What do you know about mor?", the Dane became angry with his father.
"More than you!", his father snapped back, "Your mother acted more like your sister when I first met her, she only became how she was after fighting against invaders to the lands."
"She may have made you immortal. But you can still be killed.", Magnus threatened.
"But you will not kill me.", Malthe snapped back.
"I can change my mind on that call.", the dane said back and left.

Magnus had a hard night, dealing with his brothers, torturing his father and worrying about his sister.
He walked back up to the others who were having breakfast and joking.
Loki was the first to pipe up, "Hej Maggie! What did he say this time?"
"Told me to stop doing what mor told us to do.", the male said.
The males all booed at that point and went back to their boisterous morning routine of joking and pissing each other off playfully.
Thurston got up from his seat and walked out to the garden to be alone for a while.
Magnus knew he was going to be out there for some time.
Bernard had the duty of finishing the dishes and everyone broke off to do their duties for the day.

-

(Y/n) woke up that morning confused as to why Norway was in her room.
She was able to slide out from under his arm easily and got her clothes for that day.
The young woman was able to change in the bathroom and came back to wake up Norway, the man was easily woken up.
"Storebror. What are you doing here in my room?", she asked.
"Making sure you slept well.", her brother answered and got up.
The young woman brushed out her long hair and was met with some pressure on her head, Norway took the brush from her and began to braid her hair.
"You're pretty good at braiding.", the female commented.
"We used to do it during the Viking age.", Norway said and tied the braid in place.

Norway and (y/n) walked down the halls towards Romania's room.
They were greeted by the Romanian man, "Buna dimineata!"
"God morgen.", the two Scandinavians answered.
"I was thinking that we might get breakfast out today.", Romania said, "I already finished my work last night when you went to bed, so i am free for most of today."
"Unless you get a call.", Norway said and Romania shrugged.
"True.", the ginger male smiled, "so shall we go?"
The blond Norwegian nodded and held his little sister's hand, the group was transported to a cafe in some city that (y/n) did not recognize.
The group got a table and looked over what they wanted to get.
Norway wanted a coffee and a pastry, Romania opted for tea and a pastry.
(Y/n) got herself a warm drink and a chocolate filled pastry.

The males talked about magic, some things that have happened and the lesson plan for (y/n)'s schooling.
Romania was eager and willing to teach the young Scandinavian lady magic while Norway and his brothers handled her academic work.
The female listened with interest and sipped her drink.
She was just happy that she was with her brother and new teacher.
The albino made sure to keep out of the sun as the two males talked, she did not want to get burns.
Norway and Romania get up after a while and say their goodbyes, (y/n) got up and hugged her brother.
"Be safe Storebror.", she said to the male.
"I will.", Norway said and hugged back, "Behave for Romania."
The Norwegian transported himself home as Romania took the female back to his home.
The blond man got home and sighed, he was going to miss his sister.

Norway walked to his room and got changed into fresh clothes for the day, he went down to check on his brothers.
Denmark started to instantly bug him with questions, Iceland stayed quiet, Sweden shut Denmark up and Finland asked if (y/n) was okay.
The blond Norwegian told them that the female was okay and that she was safe.
Denmark and Finland were quote happy with the news, Sweden was a little skeptical.
The Norwegian showed the picture he took of her to his brothers, Iceland asked if Norway could send the picture to him.
"Only if you call me big brother.", The Norwegian said.
"No.", the Icelander responded.
"Then you will not get the picture.", Norway answered and walked off.
Mr. Puffin cackled, "That's not going to be part of your collection then."

"Shut up bird.", Iceland hissed at the bird and went back to his room.
Mr. Puffin flew after the young man and set down on the male's bed.
The Icelandic male closed his door and sat onto his bed next to the puffin, "Not a word to anyone."
"Not even to (y/n)?", The puffin asked.
"Especially not her or Norway.", The Icelander said and opened his gallery on his phone.
He looked at the pictures of (y/n) he sneaked.
The first one when he first met her, when she was in his room, when she was playing with Hana and when she was asleep on the couch.
He wanted the one that Norway took to add to the collection.
The puffin fluffed up, "You might make her think you are a stalker like this."
"Shut up bird.", the male mumbled.

-

(Y/n) and Romania were in the Male's library, she was practicing on how to summon her magic.
The female was getting frustrated from only being able to summon sparks.
The Romanian man chuckled at her frustration, "you'll get it Dragă."
The silver-white haired female tried again to summon out her magic, a great flash of light knocked both back.
Romania shook his head and rubbed his eyes, "If that was you, we better try a different technique."
The young woman rubbed her eyes as well, "sorry."
the ginger haired Romanian felt around and felt a table which he used to help him stand up.
The female got up and blinked, she did not know exactly what she did but it hurt her eyes.

Romania used a spell to heal both of their eyes, "we should probably try another method."
(Y/n) groaned from exhaustion, she had just made a large flash of light what did he want now?
"Come on.", Romania urged, "Try a different minor spell. See if that works."
"Like what?", the red-violet eyed female asked her magic teacher.
The male shrugged but got an idea and turned off the lights, "Since most of what you did was light based, make the room light again."
"What do you mean make it light again?!", (y/n) exclaimed.
"I can't see where the light switch is.", Romania said in a teasing tone, "I guess I won't be able to turn it back on."
"Romania! Stop playing!", the female said with worry in her voice.
"Why? Are you scared of the dark?", the Romanian asked teasingly.

"Yes!", the female exclaimed.
Romania felt a little bad but knew this would be good motivation for her.
He had specifically had her leave her toy bunny in her room for extra stress motivation.
The young woman whined as she wanted to get out of the dark.
The room was lit up.
Romania looked around and saw many orbs glowing softly, their light was just enough to light the room.
He did not find (y/n) though.
The Romanian male heard sniffles and followed it to the female, she was curled up in a corner.
The Romanian man placed a hand on her shoulder and shook lightly, "Dragă mea. Look."
the silver-white haired female looked up, her eyes widened a little at the sight of all the lights.
She reached out and touched one of the glowing orbs, it exploded into a shower of glowing powder.

The ginger haired Romanian helped her to her feet and smiled a little, "Sorry for scaring you."
The female pouted at him, "Meanie."
Romania chuckled and flipped the lights back on, "I'm sorry Dragă."
The female glared at him with irritation, the Romanian felt a little bit uncomfortable.
"Alright, you can take a bit of a break.", the man said, "I'll go see if I am needed for paperwork or something."
The female walked back to her room and flopped onto the bed, she missed her father.
She wanted to see her father again, to be happy.
She missed when they were together, when Uncle Luddy came by to visit, when she was able to meet the countries.
One particular country stuck out to her.

Luxembourg.
He was so handsome.
He dressed well and looked beautiful.
The young lady felt her face turn hot, she hugged her rabbit and scolded herself for thinking of her father's friend that way.
She was tired.
(Y/n) wanted to go back to see if her adopted brothers were okay.
She loved and worried about them.
The albino female wished she was back in her brothers' home so she could see them again.
She has her eyes closed as she wished that, her face was buried in her toy.

Her Hair felt a little heavy, as if someone was petting the spiked up parts.
She looked up to see Denmark poking her hair, he seemed to be wondering if he was hallucinating.
(Y/n) bounced up and hugged him.
The blond dane stumbled back but caught himself, he wrapped his arms around the girl.
"Lillesøster, what are you doing in my room?", he asked, "Not that I mind, but you are supposed to be at Romania's."
"I-i guess I missed all of you.", the silver-white haired female said, "And wanted to see you again."
"Does Romania know?", Denmark asked.
"Nej.", (y/n) answered.
"We should probably tell him.", Denmark said with a chuckle and pulled out his phone.
The blond dane called the Romanian and told him what happened, Romania was worried and scolded (y/n) on the phone.

"Come back when you are done visiting.", Romania sighed after scolding the teen.
"Ja, Romania.", the female replied and the man hung up.
The teen gave her danish brother the phone back, Denmark took the phone and hugged her again.
"Så sød! Så forbløffende sød!", the blue eyed dane said as he picked up his sister.
She was a little smaller than him so it was easy for him to pick her up and swing her around, he threw her up in the air and caught her before walking out of his room.
Iceland walked out of his room and did a double take, the Icelander went back into his room and shut the door.
"Is he okay?", (y/n) asked Denmark.
"He's fine.", The dane said, "He likes to hide things he doesn't want us to see."
The dane continued to carry his sister while she had her arms hugging his neck, he walked down and set the female down on a couch.

Finland walked in and stopped, "How did you get here?"
Denmark laughed, "The same way Norge gets around, she is magic!"
The dane looked to be proud.
He puffed up his chest, "My Lillesøster is cute and magic!"
The Finn smiled, "so you came to visit us?"
(Y/n) nodded and smiled, "Ja! I missed all of you."
Finland smiled,"It is nice to see you again, have you learned anything with Romania?"
"I have learned how to make nightlights.", the female said with little enthusiasm.
Denmark laughed and was smacked by Sweden.
"It is a start.", the swede said.
"Would you like to show us?", Finland urged.
"Sure.", (y/n) said and summoned the lights.
The orbs filled the room.
Hana wagged as she tried to catch one, the orb burst and showered the puppy with shimmery powder.

Sweden caught on on his hand and found the cut he had earlier healed, "good magic."
"It's so pretty.", Finland cheered, "you are very good at this magic."
Norway walked in and looked around at the glowing lights, "Light magic."
Denmark turned Norway around and motioned to the female on the couch.
Norway looked and saw the female with the orbs floating around her.
"What are you doing here?", Norway asked as the others left to go back to their chores.
"Finished with the lesson. And I wanted to see you again.", The female answered.
The Norwegian patted her hair, "are you tired from magic use?"
"Ja.", (y/n) answered.
The blond Norwegian hummed and petted her hair again, "You can rest a bit. But you are going back to Romania's home afterwards."
"Ja, Storebror.", the young albino said and closed her eyes from the petting on her hair.

Norway walked back to where he came from and left her to rest.
He took one more look back before entering the office and saw Iceland sit next to (y/n), the young man was unaware of his older brother's gaze upon him.
Iceland sat next to the female when he thought nobody was around, he was watching when she showed his brothers what she had learned so far.
He was proud of her, he knew her father would be proud.
The violet-red eyed male wrapped an arm around her shoulders and let her lay her head on his shoulder.
(Y/n) settled down from the beginning stages of her sleeping torment as she felt someone there, the actual feeling of someone with her calmed her.
Iceland looked at his phone and felt two warm arms hug him.

He heard a small murmur of, "storebror."
The young man looked about and saw nobody was looking, he took a picture of (y/n) and him on the couch.
Iceland smiled slightly and wrapped his arms around her.
This was not so bad.
Maybe having a younger sibling was worth it.
The young Icelander stayed put as she used him for a pillow, he was able to read as she did.
The female awoken a few moments later to see Iceland looking down at her, his cheeks a little pink in color.
"Hej.", Iceland greeted softly.
"Hej.", the female said in return and rubbed her eyes, "what time is it?"
"About an hour after you fell asleep.", the Icelandic male responded.
"An hour?", the female asked, "I need to get back."

Iceland internally complained.
"Then go.", the male said and went back to reading.
"I guess I will.", (y/n) said and picked up her rabbit.
She walked to find the other males and told them goodbye.
Norway gave her a hug.
Sweden also hugged her, "be safe m'syster."
"I will storebror.", the female responded and hugged the swede back.
"Bye!", Finland chirped.
Denmark began to fake cry to try to get her to stay and play with him.
The female said her goodbyes and transported herself back to Romania's home after a few tries.
She at least knew how to do that now.