The Safe Haven

Healing

Canada's pov
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China looked unamused as blood trickled from his nose. He spat out the blood from his mouth before speaking. "Do you think that smacking me around a little will make me regret what I did?"
I growled at him.
"Cause it won't." His smirk was bloodied.
I glared at him, trying to figure out what could hurt him. Physical pain isn't doing anything, but what the hell is he attached to?
Nothing.

He is a literal psychopath.

He cocked an eyebrow.
"Trying to figure out what to do with me, beta boy? Here's something to help you. I feel nothing. I care about nothing. I'm going to die sooner or later. Why not be tortured and killed here, in this weird, dank shack? Either here, being mauled randomly in the forest, or being tortured and killed somewhere else." China grinned, teeth slicked with blood.

I growled at him, only for the smaller male to roll his eyes. "Your pathetic attempt of intimidation isn't working, if you haven't noticed."

I huffed and just thought. I have no clue what to do with him. I sure as hell know what Russia will do to him though.

The past couple of days have been filled with discussions about what to do with China and trying to comfort my brother.
The bitch was curb-stomped a bit and then tied to a tree in bear territory, if he dies amazing, if he lives, he'll die eventually.
As for Amy, he hasn't been doing too well. Flinchs whenever someone touches him, zones out, and always looks on edge. I need to talk to him

After completing my duties around three pm. I decided to check up on Mary.
I knocked on the door to be greeted by Russia.
He awkwardly smiled, nodded, and opened the door without a word. I nodded back. "How are you doing, Russia?" I asked the alpha. The only man taller than me shrugged. "You?" he questioned.
"About the same." I smiled.
"Do you think I could have a chat with America? I just wanna see if he's doing good."
"He hasn't been himself quite yet." Russia looked to the side, "he just keeps to himself, flinches when there's a change in tone or if you try to touch him. I've been trying my best to help him. I know it takes time and all but it just breaks my heart trying so much to make him feel better and have him flinch away from me." The poor brute looked defeated. He quickly regained his composure and swiped at his nose. "Anyways. I'll bring you to him." The alpha waved me to follow along, so I did.

He brought me to their bedroom. Russia knocked gently at the door. "Stars, it's Russia and Canada. May we come in?" There was a muttered reply that halfway sounded like a "yes." We then walked in to find my brother sitting on a pelt on the floor. He just stared at it, not even bothering to look up to check if it was us.
I cleared my throat. "Hey, Russia, can you give us some privacy for a bit?" I asked politely. The larger man looked at his mate, as to ask permission from him, but America did and said nothing. Russia sighed, nodded, and walked out of the room, closing the door behind him.

I sat in front of my older brother.
"Meri, tell me what's bouncing around in your head." I sternly, yet playfully told him. He only dragged his thumb across the pelt. He took a deep breath before speaking.

"You know, Maple. I have been through so much shit in my life. My mom dieing, fending for myself as a child, getting kidnapped, and all of that. It just sucks, so much." He took a pause. "I don't talk about what happened to me in the facility around you much. Just that they did some sick experiments on me. But. Uh. Um," his voice started to crack. "They did a lot more than that. Um. Let's just say that what happened with China was a regular occurrence, but worse." His eyes darted around the room while I took a moment to process what he had just said. "But what made this worse is that I trusted China. He was the one to come into my room and check on me, make sure I was okay, and not just surviving. He would sit down and talk with me, teach me, comfort me, would help me. And what confuses me so much is why would he do this. He would be the one taking care of me after... everything... so why now? While I'm happy and content with my life." He didn't look sad, but more like confused and angry.

"I... I have no clue, Amy. All I know is that you are the strongest person I know." My older brother opened his mouth to debate, but I shut him down. "You have been through so much, yet here you are. Fighting cougars and taking care of your daughter. America, you are so strong," my voice was soft and sincere.
The smaller man looked bashful before clearing his throat. "Thanks, Maple."

Russia's pov
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A few more weeks went by while my mate's anxiety lowered, taking time to think about the events of his life and what was ahead of him. The scars had completely healed, leaving no trace. I spent most of my time just being with him whenever he wanted.
Sometimes I wonder what our future will be like. What will our Ursa Major become? Will we have more children? With all of the other questions in my mind, all I know is that I'll love my Stars, and my Major.

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Yall...
I think we are entering the Endgame...