A/N: Happy Birthday Alfred!~
Yeah I know other people are doing this too, but it doesn't hurt to jump on the bandwagon right?
Now for the story, for those who noticed the title, this is a slight crossover between Code Geass and Hetalia. The reason why I say slight is because some of the plot and concepts are from Code Geass, whereas the characters are all from Hetalia. So for those who already finished the series, it won't amuse you as much? ^^; Still, I don't think you have to be familiar with Code Geass to understand the story, so give it a try ve?~
I got inspired to write this after seeing a fanart made by mcmitters over at LJ entitled Code Nordic.
Oh, and although this is a mix of Code Geass, there will be no mechas because it's set in the past. But please excuse any historical inaccuracies. Other than that, please enjoy~

Warnings: Spoilers (for those who are watching Code Geass), some swearing, human names used, future character death, unbeta-ed, violence and some blood.

Disclaimer: I do not own Hetalia or Code Geass in any way.

It was the year 1590, and the Holy Britannian Empire had just declared war on Japan. The far- east island nation held its own against the assault, until the Britannian forces introduced its new battle ships and weaponry into the fray. Their forces were far greater than anticipated, and soon Japan was subdued and conquered with little effort. The small Asian country then became a dominion of the Holy Britanian Empire, striped of its rights, freedom, and even its name. Area 11 is now the name of the once proud nation of Japan.

On a high cliff, two boys stared on as the last battles and sparks of hope for Japan faded. One of them, Kiku Honda, turned away from the horrendous site and instead, focused his dark brown eyes on the ground, grieve-stricken by the fact that he couldn't help his people from suffering. The other, his blood boiling, broke the deathly silence. "I swear," his blazing sapphire eyes facing Kiku, "I swear that I will obliterate Britannia!"

It was truly hard to seek an audience with the Emperor himself. So it baffled many when they heard that Alfred vi Britannia was going to confront his father, Emperor Arthur vi Britannia in court. As the small colony made his way towards his father-figure, Alfred passed by many who gave him skeptical and contemptuous looks.

Some even talked behind his back once he passed them. One of the conversations caught his attention in particular: "Hey wasn't this kid's mother assassinated?"

"Yeah, but it's strange how she died within the castle walls. Surely the guards should have been able to catch the assassin then and there,"

"Right, unless…"

"Quiet! Do you really want the Emperor to hear this?!"

"Well whatever the case, now that she's dead, that boy's future is done for,"

"Same goes for his brother, what was his name again?"

Disregarding all that, his pride and stubbornness getting ahead of him, Alfred approached Arthur, who was sitting on an ornate throne with a smug smile on his face. "My mother has been assassinated," Alfred started.

"Alfred, my son, you think that I, the Emperor of Britannia, don't know this already?!" Arthur responded, the smirk on his face unwavering.

"No, but I want to know the reason why you couldn't protect her! Or at least who killed her!" Alfred retorted, his voice rising in anger.

Arthur frowned. "That is none of your business."

"What the hell are you saying?!?! She was my mother god damn it! This is my business!! And why is it that you aren't at all concerned over this?!? You never visit her grave nor Matthew anymore-"

"I have no use for such a weakling," Arthur deadpanned, knitting his thick eyebrows in annoyance.

"A weakling?!"

"That is what it means to be royalty," the Emperor simply stated.

"That's it!" Alfred yelled, his temper getting the better of him. "I've had it with your arrogant and royal ass!" he sneered. "I'm sick of all this scheming and war you're declaring on other nations! I fucking hate how you conquer them for your own damn needs!"

A gasp escaped every attendee in the courtroom who just heard that statement.

"I, Alfred vi Britannia, your 5th heir, hereby give up my claim to the throne!" And with that, Alfred whipped around to the audience, their faces plastered with disgust, and stomped out of the courtroom. When he was out and in the hall, he could still hear Arthur's taunting laugh resonating and echoing in his ears.

"Bloody git, it doesn't matter if you give up your place and name, you're still under my complete control wherever you go!"

"Brother, are you okay?" asked a familiar voice. Alfred quickly opened his eyes, only to meet with worried violet ones. "I-if you like, I can make some pancakes with maple syrup for you," Matthew offered, smiling weakly.

It was just a dream…from back then…Alfred deducted as he sat up from the couch. Turning towards his brother, he answered "Sure! You always make the best pancakes Matthew!" and gave the Canadian one of his famous smiles.

Looking relieved and blushing slightly from the flattery, Matthew got up from the chair he was sitting on and headed for the kitchen with Kumajirou in his arms.

Looking after his brother as he disappeared through the doorway, Alfred grimaced slightly.

How long has it been since that day…the day when our world was turned upside-down? From royals to fugitives in our own kingdom…the death of our mother…

At that thought Alfred winced, remembering the bloody scene that presented itself before him when he entered the grand hall of the castle. His mother was laid faced down, her warm blood gushing from a wound shot at her heart and running across the cold, white-marbled floor. And to add salt to the wound, Matthew was there to see the massacre with his own eyes, almost resulting in his own death from the assailants if Cuba hadn't come in to save him. It wrenched Alfred's heart to realize that he wasn't able to protect anyone in that incident; not his mother, nor his dearest brother.

That's why… I swear to protect Matthew no matter what! I'll create a world where he can live happily…I'll be his hero…

Endnotes: I hope I didn't mess up too badly. Although this is the first fanfic I have ever written in my life, what's more important is that I would really like to hear your critics on it. I have no intention of disgracing Hetalia, Code Geass, or this community. So if this story was really bad or not allowed, please tell me and I'll willingly take it down and leave this community.
Happy Independence Day everyone~