My morning was warm and cosy, making me think that today would be a special day. I sat up and looked out the window to see piles of snow on the ground. The snow fairies must have visited Germany last night.

I jumped out of bed and ventured over to the door, but when I opened it, I froze. One of Ludwig's dogs was standing in the doorway. We were about the same height, he might have been a little taller. This one was his Golden Retriever.

How do I know its breed? Well, let's just say that dogs have been around for quite some time.

He stared at me, examining my every feature. He took one step towards me as his nose captured my scent. He seemed pretty calm and loyal, but I still tried to keep my breathing under control. Although, he just stood there, staring at me, as if he was waiting for me to do something.

"Nice doggie," I cooed as he took another step towards me.

He probably only answers to German...

"Sitzen," I commanded.

He sat straight up, ready for the next order. This time I walked towards him, into the hallway. I slowly put my hand out so he could capture my scent perfectly. He sniffed it happily and licked the back of my hand. I closed the gap between us and petted his head. He then started to lick my face which made me giggle.

The dog isn't scary at all! He must just be a love bug, or a puppy at heart.

"Aster!" Ludwig called.

Aster ran to his master and Ludwig gave him affection.

"Sorry about zhat," he apologized as I followed Aster's path.

"N-No it's alright. Aster's very n-nice, I think h-he likes me," I rubbed behind his ears and he yawned.

"Vell, I have two more dogs und I'm not sure how zhey vill react to jou," he said as he picked me up with ease, "Jou're very light."

"I-I've noticed."

Aster followed us downstairs and into the kitchen. Everything was fine until the dogs caught sight of me. The two other dogs were excited to see their master, but they were also alert because there was someone else in the house that they weren't aware of. They jumped up and tried to nip at my feet as I held onto Ludwig for dear life.

"Berlitz! Blackie! Nach unten!" Ludwig commanded.

Aster sprang into action and growled defensively at his siblings. The other two flinched at their brother's actions, but they kept their ground. The house was silent except for Aster's growls. The tension was so thick you could cut it with a knife. Then, Blackie and Berlitz walked away to their food bowls, accepting defeat.

"I guess he really does like jou..." Ludwig commented

~~

"Mein bruder is coming to take jou home," Ludwig informed as I took a bite out of some toast.

"H-He is?!" I questioned.

I was curious as to how I was going to get back to Mattie...

"Ja" Ludwig nodded.

"Yay~" I giggled.

"I'm going to miss-a you Bambino..." Feli sighed.

"I'll c-come back one d-day. Aster w-will miss me t-too," I said as Aster came up to me and nudged my leg with his nose. "Gute Aster," I cooed.

Aster licked my leg and sat obediently, waiting for a reward. I looked at Ludwig for permission and he nodded. Then I tossed a link of sausage to him and he happily ate it.

Berlitz and Blackie yipped from the other side and sat obediently, waiting for the same thing to happen.

"Nein," I spoke as I stared at them.

They whined and I kept my stern face. They would have to earn a treat! Aster growled at them and they walked away. I think that Aster unofficially made himself my guardian...

~ Later that day ~

"ZHE AWESOME ME IS HERE!" An obnoxious voice called from the doorway.

"GIL~! I called as the dogs finally backed away from him.

"LITTLE BIRDIE~!" He exclaimed as I jumped into his arms. "How are jou?"

"B-Better now that y-you're here!" I squeezed him tightly.

"How are jour legs?" He asked as he shifted me to his side.

"I c-can walk on them n-now, they don't h-hurt at all!"

"Vow, zhat vas fast," he rolled his suitcase into the living room. "Are zhe dogs being gute to jou?"

"Yes, Aster became m-my guardian!"

"Really? How about Berlitz und Blackie?" He started to bring me and his stuff into the basement.

"They're st-still a little scary to m-me, especially Berlitz. I think th-they're jealous of Aster."

"Blackie is really sveet once jou get to know her und Berlitz is just overprotective. He's really just a big softie," Gil stopped and waited. "Little Birdie, close jour eyes," he instructed.

"O-Okay," I did as I was told.

I felt him move me to a comfortable place, probably a couch. Then I heard him flip on the light switch and move something around. Lastly, I heard him unzip his suitcase and slip something out.

"Open zhem."

I opened my eyes and I gasped.

"MY AD AND DJ!" I exclaimed as I retrieved them.

"Vhat?"

"M-My Adventure Diary a-and Dream Journal," I explained.

"Oh~! Birdie said zhat jou also might be missing zhis," he said as he pulled a familiar object out of his suitcase.

"Fluttershy~!" I held her close and gathered her scent, "Sh-She smells like m-maple syrup~" I nuzzled my face in her mane.

"Hey, Little Birdie?" Gil sat down next to me on the sofa.

"Y-Yes?"

"Can I tell jou a secret?" He asked as he leaned close to me.

"Sure"

"I vrite in a diary too," he whispered.

"Really~?" I whispered back.

"Ja, I've been vriting in a diary since I could vrite, I have a whole library full of mein diaries."

"No way~"

"Jes vay! But shhh~! Don't tell anyone, okay?"

"Okay" I smiled. "H-Hey Gil?"

"Ja?" He looked at me with a quizzical expression.

"Wh-Where's Gilbird?" I asked.

"Piyo piyo pi~!" Gilbird emerged from the burros of Gil's hair.

"Gilbird! Vhat are jou doing up zhere?" Gil questioned.

"Pi piyo pi pi pi piyo!" Gilbird tweeted.

He flew over to me and nuzzled in the crook of my neck. His soft feathers tickled me and made my cute giggles escape.

"Gilbird, y-you're so soft~"

"Bruder? I zhought jou vould be here tomorrow," Ludwig came down the stairs.

"Luddy~! How's mein little Bruder doing~?" Gil ran up and hugged his masculine brother.

I still can't get over the fact that Gil is the other brother...

"I'm gute, how are jou?" Ludwig pushed off Gil.

"AWESOME AS EVER!" He exclaimed as he pumped a fist in the air.

~ later ~

Gil. Is. So. Loud.

I'm not sure if Mattie influenced him to be quieter when he was at his house, but here... AM I SEEING HIS TRUE FORM?!

I'm hiding out in my room right now, it's a miracle that it's quiet here. I'm not sure how Feli can take it... maybe he's already used to it.

I can finally write everything down in you, AD. I somehow managed to remember everything over the past few days. How long have I been here? A day? Two days? Three days? I'm not sure... But I'm having fun here.

Gil said that we'll be getting on a plane back to Canada. Of course I was hesitant, but he reassured me that everything was going to be alright. Also, I think since we'll be flying over water, Cody will be watching over us. He saved me before, I'm sure he'll save me again.

~ Olivine

I closed my AD and placed it under my pillow. Then, I heard rumbling footsteps storm up the stairs and enter the hallway. I braced for impact as Gil, Feli, and the dogs crashed into my room.

"DO YOU WANNA BUILD A SNOWMAN~!?" They excitedly exclaimed, waving their arms around as if they were drunk. They were both decked out with winter clothing.

"E-Eh?" I blinked, astonished.

"Come on Little Birdie! Let's have a snowball fight too!" Gil encouraged as he approached my bed.

"It'll be-a fun bambino!" Feli beamed.

"G-Guess I don't h-have a choice, huh?" I gave in.

"Nein!" Then Gil scooped me up and brought me downstairs.

I was clad in warm winter clothes before we all headed outside. The snow fairies must have overdone it because the vast land behind Ludwig's house was covered with snow. I guess they said that winter isn't over until the first day of spring arrives.

The dogs ran out first and pranced around in the white cotton was the rest of us ventured out.

"I'm going to beat jou zhis time Little Birdie," Gil challenged.

"We'll s-see about that," I smirked.

"Vhat are jou two talking about?" Ludwig asked.

"A-A snowball fight!" I cheered.

"Can we join?" Feli asked as he ran up to us.

"Of course! W-We can make t-teams! Two-on-two!"

"Are jou sure jou vant to have a snowball fight against Gil?" Ludwig bent down to my level.

"Don't underestimate her, she's has an awesome aim," Gil warned.

"I-I haven't l-lost a snowball fight y-yet!"

"Yet..." Gil smirked.

"Do I really have to play vith jou guys?" Ludwig sighed as he stood up.

"Of course Vest! It's two on two!" Gil argued.

He sighed and gave in,"Fine, I'll be on Gil's team..."

"Let's get this party started!" I stated as I pumped my fist in the air.

~~

I can't believe it, Ludwig is smiling. Ludwig is actually smiling! Oh no, did we break him?!

"Oof!" Feli was hit square in the face with a snowball.

"Zhe awesome me strikes again!" Gil called.

I quickly balled up the white cotton and it defied gravity, landing on Gil's head.

"H-Head shot!" I cheered.

"Lucky shot!" Gil corrected.

Feli did the same but the ball hit Ludwig's chest. He cheered only to have a snowball knock against his arm. Three balls whizzed past my ear as I dove for cover. I gathered their remains, packed them up thick, and ventured back to Feli.

"Psst, Feli~" I whispered.

"Sì?"

"Duck~!"

Then I threw them with precision like a gating gun. Knocking our opponents off guard, tumbling into the snow.

"Vhat zhe hell?! Zhis isn't dodgeball!" Gil complained.

"It s-sucks to suck!" I teased.

"So ve're playing dirty now? Okay!"

Then Gil and Ludwig ambushed us with mountains of snowballs. Most of them landed in Feli, a few stray ones crashed me to the ground.

"Bambino!" Feli cried.

"I'm f-fine! We just h-have to get them b-back!"

I continued the process, this time, quickly building a fort and leaning against it for support and cover.

"So zhis is a battlefield now?" Ludwig asked.

"Life is a battlefield!" Gil and I shouted in sync.

On a random note, I wonder how Mattie's doing...

~ In lonely Canada ~

*Matthew's POV*

"Giiiiillll~ eeeehhhh~~~~" I moaned.

I'm face down in my pillow, clutching onto it for dear life. It hasn't even been a full day and I already miss him. The house is so quiet without him, I mean, I like quiet, but I'm so used to the noise. It feels awkward having it quiet. He said that he'll be back soon... but I want him now. He left early for my sake, he probably knew that I wouldn't let him go if he stayed any longer. But I want him now~!

Great, now my chest hurts again...

I roll over on my side and squeeze my pillow. My body is aching badly now, it only happens when he's away. I hope he comes back soon...

"Hey, get up. If you sleep now, we can't cuddle later!" Kumapapa squeaked.

"I'm not sleeping, my body hurts," I complained.

"It because of what daddy does to you!"

"What?! No that's not why!" I instantly shot up.

Why would kumamomo say something like that?

"I know what you guys do behind closed doors, you guys get frisky," he eyed me.

"No we don't, you shouldn't be spying on us either!"

"Your voice is back to normal, you were louder when daddy was here."

"Don't change the subject! Gil's not your daddy!"

"What was that? I can't hear you over my fluffiness," he teased.

Then he climbed down from my bed and walked away. My voice really was back to normal. I can barely raise it any higher. Gil must have subconsciously influenced me, I might have done the same for him.

No~ not again~! I have to think aboot something else, otherwise I'll be paralyzed. But what else could I think aboot? Olivine? Yeah, she's going to be okay. Gil will be back with her and Arthur won't have to worry. I'm sure that Arthur is worried about her since she was so fragile when we found her. But she has really blossomed since she came here. She's really sweet... but I still want Gil to come back.

I decided to drag myself out of bed and go work in my office. There's still some paperwork to do, I don't want to fall behind. Although, I don't know how I'm going to be able to concentrate.

Maybe I should wait a little longer. My chest still hurts and I'm really warm. But what can I do? Well... there is that...

~ A few minutes later ~

I can't believe I'm doing this. I found myself in the den, on the futon, wrapped up in Gil's scent. I pulled the blanket over my head and hold my phone close. The picture of Gil that's glowing on my phone stares back at me. I could call him, but I should wait a little bit. I want to call him, but I won't. I wouldn't know what to say anyways.

I nuzzled my face into Gil's pillow and continued to take in his scent. I really do miss him. Maybe he'll text me or call me first so I won't have to... now I'm really acting like a teenage girl.

"Vrrr! Vrrr!" My phone vibrated

Maybe it's-- oh, it's just Twitter...

~ In Germany ~

"Finally! ZHE AWESOME ME WINS!" Gil cheered.

"Schnitzel!" I cursed. "I'll b-beat you in round two!"

"Can't we just-a build snowmen? Come on~ let's take-a break~! Make-a pasta, not war~!" Feli whined from his snow-angel-making-process.

"Feli's right, let's take a break," Ludwig agreed.

"Awe~~" Gil and I gave in.

"Bambino~ let's make a snowman of Germany!"

"G-German snowman? I toddled over to him.

"Yeah, come on! It'll be-a fun," he smiled from ear to ear.

"Okay~"

"Vhat about a Prussian snowman?" Gil pouted.

"You're so pale, you're your own snowman," I teased.

"Hey!" Gil tried to come up with an insult "Vell jou're super tiny!"

"I still beat you in our drinking contest!"

He opened his mouth only to find that I had won another contest.

"Jou guys had a... Bruder! Jou let her--"

"Shhhh~! You didn't hear anything~!" We whispered as we ran away from Ludwig.

"Irresponsible..."

"Huh? Did-a everyone forget about-a me? Wait up guys~!"

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