Disclaimer: It's been fifteen chapters. If you haven't got it by now, you won't get it now. I don't own the characters!

AN: This is the last chapter of NWIH, thanks for sticking with it! I hope you all enjoy it and if you don't, well...I'm sorry.

So, this is my last chance to tell you lot random things before you read the chapter. Hm...I love House beyond belief for this line: "First, we take Berlin. Then we circle around Poland and yell, 'surprise!'" It's really cold and snowy outside. I dressed up as Mello on the first day of midterms and walked around the school acting like him, minus the chocolate because my mom ate the chocolate so I was a sad Mello. Okay, that's enough randomness. Here's the chapter!

Arthur Kirkland had rather been enjoying his morning cup of tea and a discussion with Kiku on the differences of English poetry and Japanese haikus. He had not been expecting the pounding on the door. Sighing, he stood up and went to the door, Kiku close on his heels.

England opened the door and glared. "Alfred! Do you know what bloody time it is? It's quarter of six!"

"You're awake aren't you? And dressed, I'm impressed. Normally I'd expect you to be-"

Blushing, Japan interrupted. "Alfred-san, will you not come in? Arthur, go pour some more tea, would you?"

He pushed England towards the kitchen and beckoned Alfred in.

"Thanks, Kiku," Alfred said as he pulled his shoes off and hung up his jacket.

"It is no trouble. Arthur is just a little tired. He was up late working on notes for the conference today."

Alfred smirked as he followed Kiku to the kitchen. "Notes for the conference...of course."

"What brings you here, lad?" Arthur asked, handing a cup of tea to Alfred. "It's not British so you'll like it."

Alfred took a sip and sat down. Yes, Arthur still remembered how he liked his tea. It was endearing in a way. His dad still cared about him. "I thought I could steal a ride from you two to the conference today."

"You do not expect to be going home alone?" Kiku asked, covering his smile with a hand.

"N-Nothing like that. I just thought you two could use some super hero awesomeness in your life!"

"You've been spending too much time with that German," Arthur said without any real anger, pulling Kiku onto his lap. "So, who do you hope to be going home with tonight?"

"No one! God damn it, I just missed you, that's all!"

"That's sweet, Alfred, but no one's buying it."

"What, Dad? Not allowed to want to see you?"

"You are. But obviously something's on your mind."

Alfred looked down at the table. "I...haven't seen him in two weeks and I...hope that..."

"Say no more," Arthur said kindly. "We get it."

"You get it? How?"

Kiku answered, "We know."

"How do you know?"

Alfred had forgotten why Kiku was such a good card player. He had a killer poker face. "I did not say much to Ivan-san."

Arthur rolled his eyes. "Ivan came here to talk to Kiku and I gave him some advice."

"You...gave Ivan advice. That wasn't for him to go fuck himself?"

"Stop acting so surprised! I do actually care about you!"

Alfred actually smiled. "That's hard to believe. Especially after the whole tea incident."

Kiku laughed quietly while Arthur flushed. "You're the one who poured all that tea into the bloody harbor!"

"Because you were taxing me!"

"Because you were a British subject!"

After a while of back and forth bantering, Alfred leaned back laughing hard. Arthur smiled, hugging Kiku. "It's good to have you back, lad."

:-:

America, Japan, and England were the first nations at the conference. England went up to the blackboard to draw and Japan followed shortly after to help. American paced nervously, glancing at the door every few seconds.

Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia arrived together. Poland was trying to talk Lithuania into wearing a skirt because it provided 'easier access' and Latvia clung to Estonia, looking around nervously for sheep.

Sweden and Finland came in together, making quite a cute couple. Again, not who Alfred was looking for. Norway, Denmark, and Iceland followed those two, trying to pull them apart.

Romano and Spain entered with Germany and Italy. Spain was calmly restraining Romano, keeping him from killing the 'potato bastard.' Italy was joyfully oblivious, hugging the embarrassed Ludwig around the waist.

France, Belgium, Austria, and Hungary appeared together with the overwhelming feeling of extreme awkwardness. Liechtenstein held Switzerland's hand as they came into the room, smiling broadly because her older brother was letting her hold his hand.

The Asian nations rushed in together joined by Cuba, Turkey, and Greece. Ukraine and Belarus were right behind them. The meeting was scheduled to begin, but they were still missing three people. Arthur pulled Alfred into his seat. Alfred's eyes were fixed on the door.

Prussia and Canada entered, Canada apologising for the lateness. Prussia just grinned at his glaring brother.

Germany surveyed the room. "Well, I guess we will-"

The door flew open and there stood Russia. He inclined his head to Germany, a silent apology and took the only open seat, directly across from Alfred. He didn't so much as glance at Alfred as he pulled out a pen to take notes, tugging on Alfred's scarf around his neck. Alfred fingered Ivan's scarf around his own neck. Why was Ivan not looking at him? What had gone wrong? Had something happened?

Alfred was distracted all through the meeting. Arthur and Kiku kept glancing at him with concern. He didn't interrupt Germany's rather lengthy and boring presentation on the current economic state. He didn't complain when Switzerland stood up and talked about how he had all the money and then China jumped up angrily to yell at him about how China's economy was much stronger and would become a world power. This was usually where America interrupted and settled matters. This time he didn't, so Austria interrupted and proposed some reforms that were then shot down by Hungary, who Italy sided with. Germany of course then had to side with Italy when Italy asked him, so Romano yelled about how he was on Austria's side. Spain then tried to diffuse the situation, which had as much success as Greece staying awake for a whole conference. France proposed that everyone just have sex, which was shot down by both sides. Essentially, the whole conference was a mess that was bordering on World War III and America was not standing up and stopping it.

Russia stood up, squared his shoulders and cut across the arguments. "Please. Everyone, calm down. Let's discuss this."

"How's this for discussion?" Switzerland yelled, pulling out his gun. Liechtenstein desperately tried to pull the gun out of his hand.

America spoke quietly, but everyone quieted to listen. "How are we supposed to get anything done if no one wants to listen? Settle down already, stop acting like a bunch of kids."

That silenced everyone. They slowly took their seats. Switzerland put his gun down on the table. Everyone was a little embarrassed. Alfred was acting like an adult.

Germany scratched his head. "Let's take a lunch break and then finish the discussion after. Is everyone all right with that?"

When no one objected, Germany said, "Meet back here in an hour."

"Alfred, come on. Let's go. We-"

"Arthur, just go with Kiku. I want to stay here. Please."

Arthur heard the desperation and nodded. He put a comforting hand on Alfred's shoulder. He couldn't think of what to say that would help. He turned to Kiku and the two of them left. The room emptied. Alfred doodled on the paper. Slowly, a pair of cold, sweet eyes appeared there.

Someone approached Alfred and touched his shoulder. "Alfred."

Alfred turned to look up at Ivan. "What?"

"Hello." Ivan smiled, running a finger over Alfred's cheek.

Alfred didn't push away Ivan. "Why didn't you look at me? Why didn't you acknowledge me? Why-"

Ivan pulled Alfred to his feet and kissed him. When they finally pulled apart, they were breathless.

"Because I would have done that in front of everyone and I thought you would not-"

Alfred silenced Ivan with a kiss. "You took my scarf."

"You kept mine."

Alfred tentatively smiled. "I've grown partial to it."

An hour later, all the nations filed back into the room. Alfred was drawing on a piece of paper, Ivan was leaning over the back of Alfred's chair to watch. The other nations exchanged confused glances, except for Prussia, Canada, England, and Japan who had figured it out. Once everyone was in, Ivan looked around.

"Alfred, I was looking at the research again. I think it would be in the best interests for our child to-"

Alfred looked up. "Look, just tell them already."

Ivan responded with a confused glance. Alfred rolled his eyes and then looked around the room. "Ivan and I are dating. Officially."

The room was dead silent. Finally, France broke the silence. "Really?"

Alfred nodded, annoyed. He stood up and grabbed Ivan, kissing him deeply. Ivan slowly responded, not sure of what the hell Alfred was proving. Alfred pulled away, slightly dizzy and looked around the room. "Next order of business."

There was a cheer. No way was anymore work getting done today. Ivan hugged Alfred from behind, nuzzling his neck. "See what you have done?"

"It had to be done."

"Did you think it would turn out like this?"

Alfred turned, grinning like an idiot. "No. Did you?"

Ivan shook his head, leaning in for another kiss. "Will you marry me?"

Alfred threw back his head, laughing. "No way in hell.

Translations: None this chapter!

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AN: Yay! I ended the story with the title! Thank you all for sticking with this story and reading it and commenting! I'm considering a sequel, but no promises. I'll miss this story, but everything has to come to an end eventually. Thanks again!