"Big brother! Big brother where are you!?" London wailed, spinning round, her big boots making imprints in the damp mud.

Her and England had gone out for the day to the forest to go exploring and to see flying mint bunny when they decided to play hide and seek. It had been hours and the little capital was still in the large forest which was becomin more and more menacing as time went on. The trees loomed over her and various noises came from the dark shadows which made her quiver behind the rock se had his behind. Silent tears slipped down her face as she panicked, thinking of all the possible outcomes if her brother didn't come and find her, suck as being eaten by a bear.

Loud footsteps interrupted her sad thoughts and she looked up, her face glowing with relief.

"Big brother Scotty!" She flung herself at him, wrapping her arms around his legs. He chucked and lifted her up on his shoulders, and began walking back, her arms resting on his head, her chubby fingers tangled in his bright auburn hair.

"Wa' were ya doin' ou' here alone?" He asked, concerned.

"Big brother Iggy left me!" She cried out.

"Aw well he is gonna ge' a hell o' a Beatin' for leavin' ya on yer own."

"Don't hurt big brother iggy!" She said panicking. She didn't like to see her big brothers fight and tried to stop them even if she was a child and much smaller than them.

"Don' worry, lass, I'm jus' kiddin', no' calm ye socks," he smiled.

"Big brother,"

"Ye?"

"Sing me a song?" She pleaded. Scotland sighed and began singing in his native tongue as he walked home, London tapping on his head to the beat of his voice.

"Ah Lookie here, we're home now!" He grinned, setting her down on the floor and hugging her goodbye. As he turned, he felt a tug at his trouser leg.

"Stay over tonigh'?" London asked. Scotland grinned at the little girl who had started to pick up the different accents and nodded, following her inside.

"London there you are!" England called out, rising to her and swirling her round.

"You left me!" She shouted.

"I know! And I'm so sorry, how can I get you to forgive me?" He pleaded, London looked over to Scotland who grinned mischievously. They laughed as they tickled him as punishment.

"Gerrofme!" England said his voice muffled.

"Payback payback!" London repeated, giggling.

The three lay peacefully sleeping on the sofa, as the fire warmed their bodies. The house maid smiled and threw a thick blanket over them before blowing out the candles.