Monster

Trust

I wake up to Russia whimpering.

He wakes up, then stares at Technomancer.

He starts growling, moving to protect me.

"Russia, there's nothing to be worried about."

Russia whines, then glares at Tech.

I pet Russia to calm him down.

The wall explodes. A superhero flies in and grabs me. Russia wraps his tail around my leg and lets himself get picked up as well.

The superhero notices Russia, and starts trying to shake him off. Russia yelps and whimpers.

I reach down, and he grabs hold of my arm. He clings to me while the hero tries throwing him off.

The hero drops me off at home, then tries taking Russia away. I hug Russia tightly.

The hero says "Let go! I have to dispose of this beast!"

I hug Russia tighter. "No! Russia's my pet! Let go of him!!"

"But this monster is dangerous!"

"He hasn't hurt me since I met him!"

"When did you see it? A few minutes ago?! Monsters always eat their prey immediately after capture!"

"I met him two days ago!"

The hero let's go of Russia. "What?! That's impossible!"

Russia curls around me defensively. I pet his head. "I'll be safe with him."

Russia purrs.

I climb on Russia's back, and he turns towards the building.

Father comes bursting through the door. "America! Are you alright?"

Then he sees Russia.

"Why are you sitting on that horrid monster?!"

I pet Russia, who purrs. "He's not a monster. He's my pet."

"I never allowed you to have a pet like that!"

"But he's been protecting me for the past two days! Can I please keep him?"

"If you can keep that beast under control, you can keep it."

"Yay!"

Russia follows Father inside.

Canada, Aussie, and Kiwi all see Russia and grab their weapons.

Russia whimpers and backs away.

I say "Guys, Russia's my pet. He's not gonna hurt any of you!"

Aussie says "But it's a monster!"

I pet Russia. He purrs, happily rubbing his head on my hand while making sure his horns don't poke me.