(open) Just because everythings changing

[Tino Väinämöinen]

Tino was not lost. He refused to accept the fact that he wasn’t in his beloved Finland anymore. His violet eyes widened as he stepped out of the odd store he’d found himself in strike that basically woken up in, he’d found himself propped against a stack of DVDs of a more mature nature, which honestly wasn’t the nicest of things to see when you wake up in a strange place. How had he even gotten here, all Tino could remember was walking Hanatamago after his dinner and then nothing. It was like the young Fin was missing twenty four hours worth of memories. He bit his lip nibbling the bottom softly as worry creased his brow. Where was his little dog? He only hoped he was with Berwald or someone else who could look after him. Because Hanatamago couldn’t do it on his own! He wasn’t big enough to feed himself and there was no way he could let himself out of the house if he needed to either. He felt stupid worrying about the dog; surely if Hanatamgo was at home then he was obviously okay which was a striking contrast to how Tino himself felt.

His eyes drifted across the signs and posters the donned the walls as realisation hit him. He was in Japan. How odd, he couldn’t even remember getting a plane flight over here and he also couldn’t remember changing into a school uniform. He ran a hand across the soft coloured fabric, it felt gentle against his pale skin and of course Tino could tell that they were made of an expensive material. Why was he in a school uniform, it was ridiculous in fact it wasn’t possible! His thoughts repeated themselves until he finally left the store trudging out slowly his violet eyes drooping in defeat as his black school shoes plodded stiffly across the shiny marble floor. He spotted a bench and sat down cross legged, folding his feet beneath his knees as he contemplated his predicament, he could always get a plane home, though the likely hood of actually finding an airport was low due to the young countries lack of linguistically skills and more importantly the lack of funds. His head fell into his hands for a moment before a small popping noise quickly distracted the distraught fin. Looking up a large suitcase had suddenly appeared next to him a tiny white label fluttered carelessly in the slight breeze and upon taking it in his hands the Fin let out a tiny gasp as he read his own name. Carefully he unzipped not noticing the scratches and muffled sounds that escaped the suitcase, shrugging his shoulders he zipped it open moving his hands just in time to catch the tiny white fluff ball that jumped out with a soft bark.

“Hanatamago!” exclaimed Tino happily “Your okay!” he smiled as he pressed the tiny dog to his chest hugging it tightly.
“I’m afraid your no better off than me though, were lost and I’m not even sure where we are.” He said glumly as his features fell sadly.
“ I don’t think were in Finland anymore Hanatamago.”

[peter kirkland]

Sealand had no sucess finding his destination when he ran. He tried to deny the fact that right now, he wasn't at his fort; that he wasn't with his adopted parents, that he wasn't playing with the toys, and more importantly he tried ignoring the fact the most that he was in Japan. Why was he here exactly? Peter had no doubts that he didn't come here willingly-- of course the almighty country of Sealand would remember where he goes, and where he doesn't go! He was too responsible and stuff to forget that! But even though the proud country never faltered, why was it still that he found himself here? And especially why was he in a school uniform too?! The poor child's head was so confused it almost felt as if it was going to burst, he could swear it!

"It's probably that jerk's fault, desu yo! Sea-kun, just knows it!" He cried huffing, as he stood in the middle of nowhere along the road. It had to be his fault, it just had to be! There wouldn't be any other reason or other thought, that popped in the boy's head any other then that. Because in Sealand's world the one golden rule you had to know was that: If you don't know what's happened to you...blame it on England! Because most of the time your right! Or well..That is to Sealand of course. Which basically means anything from Sealand's mouth, is totally right~ Right? Right! Anyway back to reality! "Hnn...~" Sealand frowned slightly persisting his search around the massive city. Take note, Peter barely went out with his Mama and Papa, or even his brother in large places like this. Crowded areas, loud noises, so...Even if he didn't admit it, he was slightly nervous.

"Where is that stupid jerk anyway, yo...? Ahh, where is anybody! Mama? Papa? Uncle Denmark!?" There was no response, for Sealand's calls. Even with a crowd so loud (it was about afternoon after all, obviously Japan would be packed) his voice seemed to be the only one he could hear. Or at least the one he paid attention too and recongnized. As of any others, the only voices around him he could hear were just some sort of gibberish he couldn't understand. ' Konnichiwa ! ', ' Ogenki desu ka? ' ' Hai ! '

What were these strange these people were saying? Was he in a different country, or a different planet? Oh wait, wait I know! Sealand thought to himself quickly. Not alot of people spoke English in Japan, wasn't there? It almost seemed like from the group he was the only foreigner-looking person there, so obviously he'd be the only one to not comprehend. He frowned on the floor lowly looking around realizing more, that he really didn't know anybody here. No one he knew, liked, love, or even no one he hated. Did this mean...He was the only he knew of the countries...T-That's in this city? He felt so alone now that he was almost about to cry, halting his path and looking down at the floor again trying to wipe his eyes from anything that ran down of it. "B-...But... Sea-kun is a big boy, desu yo!" He said yelling so audibly that even some who passed him turned. "H-He can find his own way by himself!" Which he thus said, right after he leaned his head up with a childish face almost about to explode childishly, as he just found himself more mazes of confusion.

That was,in till he saw another light-blonde haired not too far from him, along with a familiar dog's face that he couldn't forget. Wait a minute! Is that...?! Hurriedly running without thought, almost even tripping, the blonde british sealand-ish boy ran towards the located bench he saw with the man super content realizing that the guy he hoped who he was, was him speeding happily without no end hopping a hug without warning to the other fast. "MAMA!" He yelled with much joy. "Mama, Mama, Mama, desu yo! Sea-kun thought I was the only one here! Your wearing one of those weird uniforms too like Sea-kun, yo? Why, mama, why do you know what's going?! And where's papa, where's papa!"

notes: -intruded, desu yo BI- sorry if it's all over the place, i had to eat between the post ftt.

[Tino Väinämöinen]

“Looks like we’re going to have to find a way out of here.” Said Finland as his violet eyes darted around the many colourful store window displays that decorated the mall. They were nothing like the ones back home; these were so pretty he almost found himself entranced by them. Tino shook his head refusing to let the pretty shops distract him from his goal! He needed to find a way out of mall his eyes darted around again as Hanatamago sat quietly on the bench beside him not uttering a sound. He wondered if his little dog was deep in thought maybe she was looking for a way to escape, it would have certainly been helpful.

Even if he did get out of the giant labyrinth mall, he’d still have to find his way across the city and to an airport there was no way he’d get home. Even if he did have the money to by a plane ticket how would he get Hanatamago through customs and more importantly how would he even find the airport. Tokyo was huge if he got lost he’d never find his way out! He bit his lip and nibbled nervously there had to be a way though he’d gotten here hadn’t he? So all he needed to do was to retrace his steps! Then he’d find his way home. He smiled as moved to stand gathering the small bundle of fluff in his arms his mouth fell into a thankful smile as a familiar voice and face tackled him into a huge bear hug.

“P-peter.” Began Tino as he felt his own arms wrap around his adopted son.
“How did you get here? Are you okay, are you hurt?” Finland fretted as he gave the boy a quick onceover. He had always been oddly protective of Sealand. At first when the younger nation had begun referring to him as ‘Mama’ Tino had been kind of shocked (to say the least) but the name had grown on him and sure enough he’d gotten used to it even if it did feel slightly awkward, he smiled kindly his violet eyes boring gently into Peters.
“I don’t know what’s happening either, but we'll figure it out.” He said softly “ and I h-haven’t seen Su-san anywhere, but I’m sure we’ll find him.” Said Tino feigning a smile he knew his tone sounded a lot more reassuring then he actually felt. He caught their reflections in a shiny store window as a small realisation dawned upon him. They were wearing school uniforms! Not only that but he looked younger, heck he looked seventeen again but Tino knew that was impossible you didn’t just de-age overnight.

“You know, the uniforms look a lot like school uniforms” began Finland densely. He stared at the reflection for a moment his brow furrowing the thoughts over in his head.
“Yes definitely school uniforms.” He shook his head tiredly before he turned to the younger nation.
“Come on, let’s try and find a way out of here.” He smiled leading the way across the mall, even if they didn’t find a way out there were plenty of different stores to explore the mall seemed endless and if Sealand was here maybe other countries were to. It was a nice thought heck it was one that Tino wished was true.

[peter kirkland]

If it wasn't for the Sealander's thankfulness of finding his Mother, he would have probably been bawling by now. Sniffing and making a few quiver noises he eagerly snuggled his ' Mother ' feeling arms now close together with him, huffing. Yes, Sealand told himself millions that he was a big boy--but being so alone for a long period time here, it was starting to be difficult to hold it in front of him, even if it was just Finland. "N-No, Sea-kun isn't hurt, desu yo. I took care of myself! And I don't know Mama, S-Sea-kun just woke up at this weird port area! I--...I thought at first I was still at home, but...but... It wasn't as big as Sealand an' you or Papa wasn't there so...so... I knew it wasn't home!"

The boy wish truly he could of spoke more, but clear enough he was out of breathe continuing to rant more on how strange it was being alone in the island, and sure enough did he want to hear more on what his Mama had to say about the situation. I mean, he was older, then he was! So he knew alot of things (not saying Sealand was a genius, of course he was) but right now he didn't know where he was and how he got there, so he needed to figure out. But sadly, his hopeful eyes frowned, when he realized that he didn't own either. ' If Mama doesn't know, then I don't know what i'm gonna do...! ' Yet, fret not the small boy nodding persistently when his Mother still spoke the words of hope. With Sealand in the team, then i'm sure they could find there way together!

"Mhm, mhm! Y-Yeah! Sea-kun found you, so if I can find Mama, then Papa has to be close too, yo!" Sealand grinned wildly but then looked slight worried gazing at the busy crowds around him, then back at the older one. "But...But this place is so big, desu yo! It's going to take forever to find him..." Sighing down he looked hopeless for a minute but then smiled again, his eccentric personality beginning to do their job. "That's okay though! Sea-kun is a great finder! The bestestest one yet! An' i'm sure, we can find him if were together, now!" A child's determination could not be tainted, so easily especially since it was Sealand. He couldn't give up just yet.

When the Finnish man explained to them to what they were wearing at first Peter had raised a brow at this surprised when he realized his sailor uniform had been gone and replaced, (although strange enough his hat still matched perfectly with it). "Wahhh, what is this?! School uniforms?! Sea-kun doesn't like school, and isn't Mama too old for School now?" Sealand looked at him blinking. Well, wasn't he? He was a Mama, and Papa was a Papa and...Don't Mamas and Papas work? The younger nation huffed shaking his head. "Th-...This is weird, desu yo!" Nodding gently, before getting off of the other, he wiggled his way beside him clutching his hand.

Well, it wasn't too bad being lost here. With someone he knows beside him, and a mall filled various things, who knows what expectations lead for them. Gaping his mouth as they walked staring at all the lovely shopping areas he couldn't help but to explore his eyes around. Yes, yes, they were suppose to be looking for other people but he couldn't resist the eyecandy that was all around him! "Uwah~ Free Ice cream~!" Totally not paying attention, he smiled, running fast to a cart that was not that far away from them before pointing to the chocolate flavor receiving it quickly turning back around facing the other after having a first lick. "Come on Mama! It's freeee...~~" The others around them, stared in confusion. Apparently Mama was a english word that even the Japanese could raise a brow at.


notes: this took like more then it should of have. xD I'M REALLY SORRY ORZ, but here you go <3

[Tino Väinämöinen]

“I know.” Agreed the finish boy “but I feel weird to, heh it’s probably nothing though.”
He quickly added but he stopped he didn’t want to worry the younger boy adding a bright smile. He didn’t feel ill but he certainly felt different, to use the cliché ‘he felt like a kid again’ even though his frozen age as a nation wasn’t much older than a teenager, Tino certainly felt a lot younger. It was so weird!

He smiled light and patted the top of Sealand’s hat affectionately, his violet eyes lightened but still he couldn’t shake of the feeling of apprehension. Who would do such a thing to them, they were great nations whoever it was had no right to steal from their countries, and they definitely had no right to make them go to school if that was there plan! Tino didn’t know but it was probably connected to a school since they were dressed in school uniforms. He shook his head as he followed Sealand closely making sure the younger nation didn’t disappear into the large crowd. It was so vast he didn’t want to think what would happen to the younger boy if he did go missing, not to mention how worried Tino would be.
“Stay close Sea-kun.”
But he wouldn’t get lost because he was here to look after him and until they found another nation or the perpetrator of this mess he wouldn’t let his adopted son out of his sight. He smiled again at Sealand’s determination.

“Oh I’m sure we will.” He agreed “And when we find him you can tell him what a great finder you were!”
Perhaps he was being condescending but Tino couldn’t help it, he wanted Sealand to be happy and if it meant treating him like a child (even if he was a child....) then that’s what Tino would do. After all he didn’t want to worry the boy. He closed his palm around Peter’s hand as the smaller nation led the way through the crowd; he picked up his pace as the smaller boy broke into a run at the sight of free ice cream.
“Don’t eat it too quickly.” Said Tino “You’ll get brain freeze if you’re not careful...”
Tino pointed to the mint coloured flavour that was dotted with chocolate chips. He felt his mouth water as his stomach rumbled noisily. How long had it been since he’d eaten? He stomach emitted a louder grown as a blush splashed across his cheeks tarnishing his pale white cheeks.

He led the way away from the ice cream stall wondering what on earth they could do next, surely the smart thing to do would be look for a way out, but Sealand seemed so excited about the mall so he couldn’t leave yet. Hanatamago gave a happy bark from beside him and ran around the two nations feet. The security guard glared unhappily at the dog so Tino hurried them both back into the crowd. His ice cream was melting fast shaking his head lightly he licked it carefully trying his best not to spill any of the melted ice cream on his new uniform.
“So where do you think we should look next?” asked Tino with the familiar tiny smile. Hanatamago gave a happy bark beside him ready for wherever they went.

[peter kirkland]

"Yup, yup! An' when i'm tell him that Sea-kun will get a big award! Like...Like... a huge chocolate cake or somethin', right right?" He nodded, looking optimistically at him. Okay, maybe he was exaggerative a little. But the thought of an award for doing this wouldn't be too bad. After all, he couldn't really remember the last time he ate yet since he got here, not to mention when he could remember he had something tasty as that for a while. As Japan was too confusing as it was, he was lucky enough to even remember how even he got to the mall at first, let alone find it. But either way, the Sealander was happy as it was to be here. Inspite of everything he found himself here so none of those things didn't matter really to him, because being here meant he found his Mama! And that, is probably the best thing he has found, yet~

While the shorter frame, held close to his Mother's hand and quickly swept away, he grinned brightly once he reached the small cart of ice cream flavors observing as the other hurriedly followed. Funny though, since he was the Mother and he was the son, it was weird that his Mama followed him around like that! "Haha, it looks like Sea-kun is the Mama now, and Mama is the Son 'cause Mama is following me now!" He smiled, and laughed a little then wondered if he could be a good Mother, like his own. Ah, well, he'd the best Mama of course! He'd give his son super cool toys, videogames, and then they can all play together! Maybe at a cool place like Disneyland in America, if he'd let him! He didn't know who the Papa could be, but since Raivis was his best friend, he wouldn't mind living with him, I guess...

Anyway, after a few train of thoughts lost while the boy licked his ice cream he nodded childishly as he heard his Mother speak. "Don't worry, don't worry! I'm very, very careful! Brain freezes have no chance against the almighty power Sea--" Sealand groaned standing still for a moment quivering his lips, then shaking his head. "U-Uwah, it feels all weird now!!" Okay, maybe it could of been a smart idea, to listen to other's advice. After flailing for a few seconds and running around in circles he swiftly shook his head once more and sighed in relief feeling the awkward feeling gone. "Ah! Better, that's better!" He nodded. See, he knew he could fix it by himself!

After waiting for the other to come back he smiled at everyone licking his icecream slowly now and then to make it sure it didn't spilled anywhere near his school vest. Waiting and waiting he finally trotted over beside the taller figure now ambulating once again grinning, searching all around the massive area. Who knew such a place could be this big! Smiling to himself, he thought of ideas that maybe one day his nation would be this big too, with this many people. Looking back up he turned his head raising a brow once he felt a quick pull from the Finnish one, confused. "Huh, what's wrong Mama?" He softly said, but didn't much expect a real reply. He was just curious on what was going on.

Even still, he led a big grin on his face once he answered where they search next. Hmm, well...Where would Papa be? The only place he would know is with Mama and well...Mama, is right here! Thinking, and thinking with his child mind he blinked realizing now thousand of places, that might not be accurate, but sure as heck where he wanted to go.

"Oooh, I know! Maybe we should search at the Toy Store! No, no, the videogame store, the video games! Oooh~ Oooh~ Or maybe even those places where they have all those street candies and treats, desu yo! Wahh, so many choices~!"



notes a little late! but i did it~~~~! my apologies if it sounds weird. i did it at 3 am, since i most likely won't be on as much tomorrow. x'D

[Tino Väinämöinen]

Tino shook his head in reassurance. His short choppy locks wavered slightly in the movement but quickly fell back in place.
“Oh nothing’s wrong.” He reassured the Sealandish boy. The crowd seemed to thin slightly which was refreshing as too many people in such a small area was starting to make the finish boy feel a bit claustrophobic. He let out a sigh of relief as the two of them filtered out into a smaller walkway, the shops remained colourful and bright sparking Tino’s attention in every aspect!
“There so cool!” he said with a goofy grin, his soft violet eyes brightened somewhat as they passed a display of Moomins. He had no idea that they’d sell them here! Maybe Japan wouldn’t be too bad, of course considering if they found Su-san. Maybe it would be nice to take a little break, after all if the company owners of the Moomin’s considered it a decent enough place then it had to be at least the little bit interesting! However when he did get home to his native Finland he’d definitely visit Moomin world! He broke himself out of his thoughts of introducing a Moomin festival when Sealand asked about visiting a video game store.

“Okay then!” agreed Tino “How about we look for a Video Game store then we’ll go and look for a place to eat?” he offered as his stomach gave out a light grumble of hunger. maybe to many candies wasn't a great idea, he'd already eaten so much icecream and he didn't want Sealand to get a stomach ache.
“I’m sure we’ll find one easily.” He assured as his eyes scanned the area. Sure enough they landed on a small map which was decorated in different symbols that define the store and where it was situated in the mall. His eyes glazed over as he tried figure out the Japanese, he only wished could read it. He bit his lip as he scrunched up his eyes trying to make out what each illustrated store symbol depicted. It couldn’t be too hard after all the symbols sort of showed what each store was. Hopefully when they did begin their lessons properly at the Academy they’d have a lesson in Japanese, it was only rational that they did. He was sure there were other nations with the same problems to and it wasn’t really fair if the academy didn’t offer them the choice to learn it.

“Voi jumala...” oh god... he muttered in bewilderment. He gave up with a light sigh and turned back to face Sealand.
“Looks like we’ll be finding it the hard way.” he said with a light shake of his head” But I’m sure we’ll find it!” he nodded “Were just looking for a bunch of videogames right?”
He began the long walk across the walkway, keeping a watchful eye on Sealand he basked in awe at the utter of grandeur of some of the stores. They were amazing! He’d definitely have to come back another day when he had more money with him. He pulled out the tiny wallet in which he’d made sure was in his coat. Most of the money was from his own country, but the shiny unusual coins tucked in the side of his wallet made him breathe another sigh of relief. At least whoever had brought them here had made sure they were prepared. Finally a bright yellow store flashed into view, one whose windows were caked in Video game and DVD covers. It was awesome! Peering inside stacks of video games were lined up in neat shelves as well as cool consoles left out by the managers for the public to try.
“Wow.” Said Tino whose jaw dropped.
“Heh, looks like we found those video games!” he grinned, following Sealand inside the store.