It was a crisp winter morning as Canada and Hope walked towards the world meeting building, Kumajirou lumbering behind them. It seemed like it was going to be a perfectly normal, pleasant day.

"HEY!" They flinched as the shrill voice of America pierced their ears. "HEY GUYS WAIT UP!"

"You can run. I'll distract him." Canada whispered to Hope.

Hope giggled slightly. "You don't have to make sacrifices like that for me, Mattie. We'll make it through this together." She stated, grabbing his hand. He gave her a small smile as America reached them.

"Hey! Sup guys?" Hope opened her mouth to answer, but Alfred waved his hand in her face. "That's great, great news. Have you guys seen Shelby?"

Hope blinked. "She's not with you?"

America checked under both his arms. "Nope." He looked behind him. "No, no she's not here for sure."

"Hm. Could she already be inside?" Canada inquired.

"Why would she be inside? Who else could she be hanging out with?" Alfred demanded, storming towards the world meeting building. Hope and Matthew followed, now curious.

When they entered the building, they were met with a curious sight. Many countries were wandering the halls, muttering to each other. A few glared at Alfred as he passed.

"Why is no one already at the meeting?" Canada wondered out loud.

"America!" The three of them turned at the sharp voice of England, who was now storming towards America with fire in his eyes. "Honestly, I don't know why you insisted on having Michigan come with you repeatedly to these meetings, but I let it slide. Why do I ever let things slide with you? I always come to regret it."

"Woah, slow down, dude. What's got your britches in a twist?" America let out a short snort.

England's face turned red. "Well- if you must know, we've been locked out of the conference room, and your state seems to be leading the coalition!" He yelled, pointing at the doors of the conference room.

Alfred, Matthew, and Hope walked over. Alfred tried to open the door, but it wouldn't budge.

Suddenly, Mexico's face popped up in the glass. He looked Alfred up and down with distain. "You're not an earth sign, gringo."

"HEY! THAT IS A RACIST SLUR USED TO TRY AND SILENCE ME!" Alfred shouted.

"Well damn, gringo, I wished it worked!" Mexico laughed. "Get your Cancer ass out of here!"

Hope's eyes widened. "Oh no."

Matthew glanced at her. "What?"

"Shelby... must have told Mexico about astrology."

"Hell yeah! Earth sign gang for LIFE!" Mexico shouted, before leaving the door. All three of the outsiders peered in.

"I see Mexico, Australia, Russia, India, and Shelby." Hope stated.

Canada blinked. "Wait... is that why I got an forwarded email from Shelby the other day? Asking for my zodiac sign?"

Alfred rubbed his temples. "Why is she like this?"

"Oh, here comes Shelby." Hope stated, and a few moments later, Shelby peered through the door window.

"Can I help you?" Shelby asked nonchalantly.

"Shelby... what have you done?" Hope inquired.

Australia appeared behind her, pushing down Shelby's shoulders down so that he was practically on top of her. "Isn't it obvious, sheila? This is the Earth sign gang! No lame ass signs allowed!"

Hope raised a brow. "You're an Earth sign?"

Shelby reappeared. "He's a Taurus sun. I'm still trying to work out their natal charts."

"Yeah mates, I'm a Taurus! I'm smart, stubborn bull who'll shite all over you limp wallabies!" Australia chided.

"Jesus Christ." Hope muttered.

"Be gentle." The voice of India called from within the conference room. "Canada and America are Cancers. They are easily upset."

"Well that's not very nice." Canada whispered, scooping up Kumajirou for emotional support.

"I AM NOT EASILY UPSET!" America yelled, banging his fists on the door. "LET ME IN! LET ME IINNNNN!" He shouted, pulling desperately on the door handles. The doors did not budge.

"Oi mate, this is really sad. I almost feel bad for you." Australia snickered.

Russia appeared in the other window. "He is making the joke. Get it? Earth signs, they have no emotions. We feel nothing for you."

"You can come in if you research your big three and you have an earth moon or rising." Shelby stated.

Hope gasped. "Oh! I have a Capricorn moon."

"Well why didn't so say so, sheila!" Australia laughed. The door opened. "Welcome to the earth gang!"

"Yay!" Hope cheered, running in. Alfred tried to follow, only to be blocked by Russia.

His purple eyes were cold and piercing as he smiled at Alfred. "Better luck next time, comrade." He stated, before slamming the door in his face.