Thsi one's very long so, it's best not to read it on a white page. |D Last chapter, enjoy.

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Morning took long enough for Canada to come. He couldn't sleep at all. Maybe it was that Christmas excitement he felt. He looked at his clock lazily, his tired eyes trying to stay open. It was six in the morning. Canada groaned and covered himself with the blankets. Why couldn't he sleep?

Just then he felt something crawling on his bed. Kumajiro? No, Kum was at home with Cuba. He peeked out from the covers to find Poland staring too close to his face.

"Hello!"

"P-Poland? What are you doing?"

"I came to like, wake you up so we can totally open our gifts"

Even here there was no sleeping in on Christmas morning, not after Canada had told Poland that they get to open their presents on Christmas morning, which was today.

"Is everyone else awake?"

"Yup, I like, woke them up too"

"Oh I see" Canada felt something wasn't right, he looked under his sheets to find he had no pants on, "Where are my pants!"

Poland hopped off the bed and waved Canada's pajama pants in the air teasingly.

"I've been like, stealing your clothes so you'd like, have no choice but to wear the ones I pick out for you"

Canada blushed thinking he might have to go downstairs wearing a girly dress or in just his pajama top. Well it was long enough to look almost like a dress itself, but still. He didn't like the idea of showing more skin to people. Canada got out of bed and walked towards Poland.

"Poland, please give those back…"

'You'll have to like, catch me first!" Poland said as he dashed out the door and down the stairs.

Canada chased after him trying his best to catch him, but Poland was a little faster than he was.

"Poland! Just give them back! Please!"

"Nuh uuuuh!"

Finally, Canada tackled Poland. He tried to take his pants back but Poland kept them far away enough that he was almost touching them.

"Nice legs Matvey" Ukraine giggled.

Everyone was either sitting on the couch or on the floor. Apparently they've been waiting for Poland to wake up Canada this whole time.

"Da" Russia said agreeing with Ukraine, "He does have a nice body"

Canada's blush turned dark red at these comments; he was more embarrassed than ever.

"S-stop harassing me"

Ukraine walked over to Poland and took Canada's pants back giving them to Canada.

"We're not harassing you, we're just joking"

Canada put his pants back on still blushing. He looked up at everyone in the living room.

"Um, ok, I guess we open presents now" Canada said trying to shake off that embarrassing incident.

Everyone started unwrapping their gifts.

Poland gave the presents he got for everyone first.

"You guys like totally have to open these first, it's important to me"

So they did, but once the presents were open everyone noticed that the gifts were either girly shoes, or a dress a bow, something girly.

"Poland? Why did you give us these?" Lithuania asked.

"I knew you wouldn't want them so I gave them to you" Poland grabbed their gifts and rushed into the bathroom, "I'm going to get changed~"

"POLAND!" Lithuania sighed, "Apparently Poland just gave us girly stuff so we can reject them so he could have them"

"He found a loophole… It's the thought that counts though I guess…" Canada said.

"There was no thought in it…"

Ukraine couldn't help but find this a little funny.

"Well, Let's open more gifts" She said.

Everyone, once again started opening their presents. After a while almost everyone had finished.

Canada crawled over to Russia and held up a present for him with a smile. Russia looked at Canada with a child like curious expression.

"For me?" Russia asked. Only his sisters had gotten him a gift, but Canada got him one as well.

"Da" Canada said at an attempt to speak Russian.

Russia blushed and smiled finding this very cute. He took the present and unwrapped it. He found a snow globe in it, but inside the globe, was a sunflower in the middle of snowfall.

"It shows that even when it's cold out, you can always find warmth"

"Oh" Russia was mesmerized by the gift, "Thank you Matvey"

"Merry Christmas Russia" Canada said wearing a calm smile.

Russia looked through the various presents and wrappers until he found a certain gift. The one he got for Canada, he held it out to him. Canada was amazed himself that someone got him a gift. He took the gift and opened it to find a crystal swan looking as if it was going to fly.

"Just like that painting, Da?"

Canada could feel the tears starting to form in his eyes. He tried to make them stop but he couldn't. The gift was just too beautiful.

Canada crawled closer to Russia and hugged him tightly trying not to show his tears as he said 'thank you' to Russia over and over.

"Ah? Don't cry Matvey" Russia rubbed Canada's back softly as he smiled at the thankful little boy. Just seeing Canada so happy and having him actually hug Russia, this pleased Russia more than anything he could think of.

"Matvey, you ok?" Ukraine asked.

"Y-yes, I-I'm fine" Canada sniffed. He liked the warm comfy feeling of Russia. He didn't want to let go, but he knew he had too.

Canada let go of Russia and wiped his tears away.

"I'm sorry"

"No, it's ok"

After everyone had opened their gifts and finished the breakfast that Lithuania made, they got dressed and got their jackets on. Canada still couldn't find his coat though. He searched everywhere for it, but found nothing. He sighed, deeply upset.

"Poland? Where did you put my coat?"

"I'm so like, not telling you"

Just then Lithuania came with Canada's coat in his hands.

"Here you go Canada"

"Thank you, Lithuania" Canada said as he took his coat and put it on.

"Pffft, gee thanks Liet, I wanted him to like, wear a certain dress"

They all headed to the festival. Ukraine talked to her brother while Belarus clinged to his arm. Poland seemed to be getting on Lithuania's nerves, just a little and Latvia and Estonia were just, quiet. Occasionally they'd talk about random things, but mostly quiet. Canada just stayed close to them, silent, thinking to himself.

Once they got to the festival Canada found that he was right. There were streets overflowing with people. There were people chatting and some singing carols and others dancing on the mini stage as music played. A smile grew on Canada's face, he looked as happy as a child that had stepped into a giant toy store. Russia was only a little amused with this. He looked over at the oh so cheery Canada. He thought it was adorable to see him this happy. It was almost scary seeing him so cheery, but for some reason, winter, Christmas, it had this effect on him. Unlike Russia who didn't like winter. He preferred the warmth and the sun. Russia was suddenly pulled to the dance stage by Belarus. Apparently she wanted to dance with her brother. Though Russia on the other hand, didn't want any part of this, but he let her dance with him. Canada watched as Russia danced with his sister. He felt kind of bad for him having to dance with her. Canada decided to talk with some countries, he found Hungary all by herself so he decided to talk to her.

"Hello" Canada said.

Hungary looked over her shoulder, she turned around and smiled.

"Hello America, you look different not to mention sound different"

"I-I'm Canada"

"Who?"

"Um, America's brother…"

"…Oh~ You're that guy I saw yesterday, right?"

"Yes"

Hungary took Canada's hand and shook it cheerfully.

"Well, I'm Hungary, it's very nice to meet you"

"Thank you, it's nice to meet you to Hungary"

Canada and Hungary talked to each other as they made their way through the crowds. They told each other about what they got for Christmas and what they had planned for the day. Canada didn't really have much planned, but Hungary seemed prepared for her day. They spent the whole day exploring the place until dark.

"Wow, I'm starving, Do you want to go eat with me?"

"Sure"

"Ok!"

Hungary took Canada's hand and ran to the banquet building. Once they were inside Hungary grabbed what she liked from the table and so did Canada. They both ate their food occasionally making conversation. Out of nowhere Austria came to Hungary.

"I've been looking all over for you, where have you been?" His voice not strict or stern at all, but more calm.

"Oh, I'm sorry dear, I was talking to my new friend, Canada"

Austria looked at Canada before he gave him a gentle smile.

"It's nice to meet you Canada"

"It's nice to meet you too"

Austria stared at Canada for a moment, as if he was staring at something strange.

"Your eyes, they look so… sad"

"M-My eyes?"

"Yes"

"O…oh"

"Matvey!" It was Ukraine.

She found Canada just as he finished his food.

"Yes Ukraine?"

"I was looking for you, Come on I want to dance with you"

"Ok"

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Ukraine stepped on the dance floor with Canada. Soft sweet music played slowly, letting the dancers know this was a slow dance. Hungary and Austria decided to follow the two, so they danced with each other as well. Canada smiled at Ukraine and Ukraine smiled back.

"Do you want to spin?" He asked cheerfully.

"Oh yes, I'd love to"

Canada spun Ukraine gracefully. Apparently those dancing lessons with his papa paid off. They danced until the song ended. Every partner bowed, some stayed on stage while others led their partner off.

"That was fun Matvey, thank you" Ukraine said with a smile.

"Anytime"

Ukraine went off to talk to Poland who had finished dancing with Lithuania.

Canada sat down on a chair all by himself, lonely again. What's wrong with me? Ever since I've gotten so much attention, now I feel as if I need constant attention… Canada felt that getting all this attention wasn't doing as much good as he thought it would. Maybe it would be better if he was alone.

Then, he heard footsteps crunching the snow, making their way to him. He looked up to see Russia looking down at him. Russia held out his hand to Canada while Canada stared.

"You will dance with me, Da?"

Canada's eyes widened a little. This expression was soon changed by a sad smile.

"Da" He answered as he took Russia's hand.

Russia led Canada to the dance floor. Once they were on, he held Canada's waist and took his hand as Canada took Russia's hand and placed his other hand on his shoulder. They danced slowly to the music, both smiling at each other. Canada felt good, no, better. He felt as if the whole world was at peace. He felt as if nothing else mattered but just simply dancing with Russia, just to look at him. He forgot about all his problems, all the madness that had happened during his stay at Russia's. Everything but Russia.

Both him and Russia ignored the squealing Hungary who was highly entertained by the two men dancing with each other. There were other countries who stared, some of them, confused. They couldn't believe Russia was actually dancing with someone, and this someone wasn't the least bit afraid of him. Ukraine and Lithuania restrained Belarus from ruining this moment as they watched as well. Ukraine then decided to take Belarus somewhere where she wouldn't interrupt the two.

Lithuania was the only one who wasn't confused by any of this. He knew Russia was inlove, and maybe he might get his love. When the song ended they stopped dancing and let go of each other.

"Oh~ That was beautiful~"

Canada turned around to see his papa, France, was watching the whole time.

"Oh England~" He said, "I found him"

"Finally, Hello Canada"

"Hello"

America burst through the crowd and onto the stage.

"Phew, Ok Mattie, let's take you home" He said happily.

Canada didn't want to go home, He looked the giant clock tower to see check the time. It was midnight. He did promise America, before he left for Russia's that he'd go home at eleven thirty at night, even though it was more twelve.

"…Ok"

Russia couldn't believe Canada was giving in to this.

Canada turned to Russia and tried to smile.

"Don't worry Russia, I'll send you a sunflower once I get home"

Canada then walked off stage sad faced as America, France and England walked with him. Russia could only watch as Canada left. The further Canada was the more he felt the pain in his heart grow. No… He can't just stand there and watch, but what could he do? America was his brother, Russia wasn't anything. How could he beat that? He had something he wanted to say, He had to do this one thing, even if he does lose him forever. Russia hurried to Canada and grabbed his arm swinging him around and pulling him into a tight hug.

"R-Russia!" Canada said surprised. What was going on with him all of a sudden?

"Matvey, I don't want a sunflower"

"but-"

"Because… You're my sunflower. You're that sunflower in the snow globe that is keeping my winter warm"

Canada's eyes grew to their fullest as his face turned red.

"I don't care if your brother tries to kill me… I love you, Matvey"

Tears ran down Canada's face, he wrapped his arms around Russia into a tight hug of his own.

Hungary herself was tearing up. China, Germany, America, everyone, they watched in amazement. Russia in love was something they'd never expect from him.

"I… I love you to, Ivan" Canada said through his tears, "My gift of god"

"My gift of god" Russia echoed Canada's words.

"WHA-" Before America could complain France covered his mouth grinning at the two new lovers.

Russia looked into Canada's eyes as Canada did the same to Russia's. He pulled Canada's body close to his own, then leaned in close and kissed Canada passionately.

"oh, Mon cher Canada is growing up" France said a little teary eyed.

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In the end, Canada did find his wings, Russia.

The End

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~Pure Night~