The twins slept soundly, curled together in a familiar and comfortable embrace. When they were younger they had slept like this for warmth and protection until it had become second nature to them. Their animal guardians watched over them during the night occasionally cuddling and snuggling with their respective wards. The sun slowly rose in the sky shining brightly through the open window and settling straight onto the twins.

***

"Morning y'all," Alfred drawled as he rolled out of bed and stretched. "I reckon today's my turn to make breakfast Mattie."

"Yeah, yeah cowboy," The Canadian replied as he rolled over still sleepy. "Oh and your boss told me to tell you that your paper work is almost due."

"I'm fixin’ to it. Collecting all that information ain't easy Mattie," Alfred countered as he padded across the room to his bedroom door. "You're okay with some country fried steak and eggs for breakfast ain't ya Mattie?"

"Sure," Matthew agreed. "Are you going to be southern for the whole day? Cause I don't always understand what you're saying."

"I reckon I will, I sound even cuter than I normally do and its perceived as being more friendly," Alfred explained as he left the room. "I got a heap of plans for today."

Alfred quickly made breakfast making sure to make a large pot of coffee for himself and setting bowls for Kuma and Chichi. His bright blue eyes sparkled with joy as he twirled around the kitchen making breakfast for his small family. Chibiabos lay on his front paws watching his young charge giving off an air of contentness. This was one of the young boy's favorite hobbies besides spying on people, it made him feel needed and useful.

"Come and git it!" Alfred yelled as he placed the last plates on the table.

"Thanks Alfred this looks great," Matthew complimented as he sat down. "I'm sure that it will taste even better than it looks."

Alfred blushed and smiled at the compliment before digging into his food. The Canadian personification quickly followed his lead and began inhaling his delicious meal.

"Well I declare that I'm plum full. I'm off to take a shower now, the agents are coming to pick us up at about twelve and I've got to finish my paperwork." Alfred said as he placed the dishes in the dishwasher.

"Wait what agents? Where are we going today?" Matthew asked surprised.

"I reckon that it would be a nice day to spend in the park and get out of the stuffy apartment," Alfred drawled. "A little fresh air ain't ever do anyone some harm."

"I guess you have a point," Matthew said. "I guess I'll go get ready as well, I would like a little more notice next time please."

"Nope." The American boy laughed as he ran off to the direction of his bathroom.

Matthew smiled at his brother fondly before hurrying off to dress and get ready. Alfred was dressed in an oversized hoodie with his countries flag on it since it was a relatively cold day with white sneakers and blue skinnies. The boys twin senses had been working overtime considering that Matthew had dressed the same way except for a flag differences.

***

Alfred purposefully threw his ball in the direction of the nations so that he'd have an excuse to go over there. With Chibiabos on his heels in a much smaller form he went over to his brother and grabbed his hand.

"Let's go get the ball," Alfred said as his brother dragged him over. "Its just over yonder Mattie."

The twins and Chibiabos squeezed through the bushes and low and behold on the other side were the very nations that Matthew had just been studying. The purple eyed boy aimed a heavy glare at the back of his twin's head knowing that this had been planned.

"Uh hey all y'all," Alfred greeted cheerily. "I'm mighty sorry but I reckon that my ball flew over here."

"Good morning lad. Is this your ball? "England inquired as he held up a red ball."

"Ve~ he has a funny accent," Italy whispered to Japan, "Like one of the cowboys in the movies."

"Yes sir, it is," Alfred confirmed with his signature Hollywood smile. "Oh how rude of me, I didnt introduce myself. I'm Jones, Alfred F. Jones and this is my twin brother Matthew Williams."

"Hello," Matthew greeted. "I'm sorry if we're disturbing you eh."

"It is no trouble at all enfants, a little youthful company is good," Francis smiled. "May I ask why twins have different surnames and accents?"

"Well you see our Ma and our Pa split just after we were born and Pa took me down to Texas while Ma moved up to Canada. But Pa, bless his soul, passed away in a tragic car accident and Ma is a very busy woman who can't take care of two children. We live with our Aunty and Uncle now, they're really nice to us." Alfred explained softly.

The blue eyed boy sniffed sadly and wiped a few fake tears from his eyes.

"Oh I'm sorry Alfred," France apologized as he handed the young boy a tissue. "I did not mean to make you cry. Can I do anything to make it up to you?"

"Its okay," Alfred replied as he accepted the tissue to dry his eyes. "Would you like to play ball with me? Aunty isn't very coordinated and Uncle is a police officer and he gets called to work on his off days like today sometimes."

"How, how the heck did he set this up? And that story was flawless and sat and he made in look 100% real. If I didn't know better I would definitely have believed him," Matthew thought. "He's really channeling his inner Hollywood right about now."

"Of course I'll play with you mon enfante, in fact my friends will too," France declared as he glanced at his friends. "Right Arthur?"

"Sure lad we'll play." England said.

The other nations quickly added their agreements and divided themselves into two teams and spent the next hour playing.

"Yeah! Alfred exclaimed. "We won again!"

The twins high fived happily panting slightly after once again beating the other nations with France and England. Matthew in his excitement hugged Francis accidentally and attempted to pull away nearly instantly, however France was having none of that.

"It is okay Mathieu, you can hug me if you want," Francis reassured as he smoothed down the Canadian's hair. "It is fine."

Matthew blushed and hugged Francis shyly while Alfred bounced around happily.

"Good job lad," Arthur complimented as he patted the boy's shoulder. "You have a wonderful arm and stamina. I'm sure you can pursue a career in sports one day."

"Really? I actually wanted to be an investigator for the police. I'm really good at finding out information." Alfred bragged.

"I'm sure you will be good at whatever you choose to," Arthur smiled as he ruffled America's hair. You seem like a bright young man."

Alfred hugged the older man enthusiastically and buried his head in Arthur's chest before pulling away immediately.

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to," Alfred apologized before softening his voice. "You, you just remind me of my Pa I miss him lots and lots. He died last year and sometimes I feel like it was only yesterday, he was all I had cause I didn't meet Ma until last year. I don't think she really likes me much."

"I'm sure that's not true lad," Arthur reassured. "I'm sure that she loves you."

"I'm sorry I'm telling you all my problems I just never had anyone to confide it," Alfred apologized as he wiped his blue, watery eyes. "I don't have lots of friends."

The other nations were quietly shocked in the background about how paternal England and France were being, it was almost like they were their actual children.

"Ve~ Arthur and Big Brother Francis are being strange," Italy said. "Like Alfred and Matthew are their children."

Japan nodded but said nothing only observing the men and children. Germany look at his watch and was surprised to see that their break was almost over.

"Excuse me but we must get back to our meeting now." Germany said.

Alfred and Matthew pouted at not being able to spend more time with the nations but instantly perked up thinking of their up coming plans.

"I hope I see you guys again soon," Matthew said shyly. "I really enjoyed today, I had a lot of fun with you all."

"I hope so too lad." England said with a smile.

"Matthew! Alfred! Where are you?" A female voice shouted.

"Oh that's our Aunty we gotta go." Alfred said before giving France a hug and running off with his dog.

Matthew likewise gave England a small hug before following Alfred and going to his Aunt.

France and England were left with small paternal smiles although England tried to hide his.

"Let's go to the meeting Frog face." England commanded as he smoothed his suit and headed off in the direction of the meeting room.

"Wait for me mon lapin." France requested as he fixed his wind swept hair.

The Axis trio trailed behind talking softly among themselves amount the unique experience today had been for them.

"Alfred you sly little stalker," Matthew teased. "You planned this entire thing out didn't you?"

"Maybe," Alfred smiled. "Okay it was totally planned, if you'd gotten to the end you'd have read their typical schedules.

The female agent with them said nothing but smile fondly at the boys she considered her younger brothers.

"I'm sure today has been interesting. Why don't we discuss over ice-cream?" Alya offered.

"Yay!" Alfred exclaimed as he darted to the car.

Author's Note

Uh hello people of the internet and members of the Hetalia fandom yes I actually updated. Shocking I know but shorter chapters can be produced in a much shorter period of time. I know its been close to a month since I last updated but hey at least it wasn't a year.

So keep on shining, sparkling and being you Hetalians cause you rock!