Short, but it gives more information on the past.
EDITED: Oct 10, 2023. (Again, I know)
Ah yes, 'future' author here! I just wanted to edit this since it was horribly done the first time. Anyway, Enjoy!
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Today was the day The Soviet had fallen, Soviets children were the very first to know, even before the organizations.
Just as Soviet started dying his children's flags started changing. It was a painful experience for them. It felt as if someone was ripping off their skin, and crying didn't help either.
Crying only made the pain worse, the tears felt like acid on their skin. But no matter how painful the process was, a good bunch of them were smiling. Why? Why were they smiling? I guess that's for them to know and share as they please.
When the torment ended, they all ran to make a group hug. Albeit, they didn't know who was hugging who since most of them looked completely different but that didn't matter at the moment. they were finally free.
After The Russian family had their small hugging session, some started telling one another their past names and then their new names that they'd like to be called.
They couldn't wait another moment, they were free and so they could change anything they wanted about themselves, like their name.
They introduced themselves completely different from what they used to be. Everything that they had hidden about themselves was finally coming out into the open.
In the past, they would have never had the confidence to talk about what they personally liked when Soviet was still alive, Soviet preferred to use them as little puppets while he was the puppeteer.
But now, He was gone. This was a new life and a new start. Why not make a little change for once?
Some of them didn't change a whole lot about themselves but they respected their siblings who did.
They never felt so comfortable with each other until now, conversations were always stiff and tight-lipped. One thing is for sure, they agreed on one thing...
"It's better without Him."
...
As time went on, a month or more, The organizations and countries still hadn't realized Soviet was dead.
I mean who would think Soviet was dead when there was work still being turned in by letters and e-mails? Soviet just didn't show up to any meetings, they just guessed he was too busy.
The paperwork had Soviets handwriting, even though it was sloppier than it used to be. However, that's just what happens when you're extremely busy, you get rushed and write faster, right?
Sadly, sooner or later the organizations realized Soviet was indeed dead. How? Well, they saw some new counties walking around the city, and when they asked the new counties where they came from things didn't go so smoothly.
They completely freaked out, trying to run for it, trying to hide, and some were screaming. A complete mess they were. And very unorganized.
Nevertheless, the organizations took them to the huge building that holds all meetings despite their protests along the way.
They were forced to introduce themselves and there were a lot of them too. 11 in total, but the thing that surprised the organizations and countries was that there were 4 more who were the ones turning in all the work.
The 11 siblings said nothing more, they didn't want their other siblings to get hurt so they stayed quiet the rest of the day.
They told the organizations if they wanted to contact them, they had to do it themselves. And so the organizations did just that, they called a lot of numbers before they decided to call Soviets house phone to see if it would work. And It was picked up. They had to be there.
"I swear to god if you're a telemarketer."
"Are you one of Soviets kids?"
"... Кто это такой (Who the hell is this)."
"Oops, apologies for not inducing myself, My name is EU."
"Like— like the organization EU?"
"Yes, you are correct. Now what's your name?"
". . ."
"Sir? Are you there?"
". . ."
"Well then, if you wouldn't mind, I would like for you and any other siblings you have, to come out of hiding and introduce yourselves at the great building."
"And If you don't come, you will be forced out."
(Fact of my story: Everyone calls it the 'Great Building' since it's been there for centuries and never has fallen once. Even after all of the fights, fires, tornadoes, earthquakes, etc. And no, this building has nothing to do with irl stuff.)
"We'll see."
Russia hung up without bothering to hear anything else EU had to say. He had to discuss this with his siblings pronto.
"Everyone please get to the kitchen, now!" Russia wasn't the type to yell in the house. Therefore his siblings instantly knew this was something serious.
They hurriedly came downstairs and into the kitchen where they hold most 'family meetings.'
"Yes? Is everything okay, Россия (Russia)?" Belarus was very concerned and so was Ukraine and Kazakhstan.
"We may have a problem..." Russia said before explaining to them about the call he just had. Afterward, they looked horrified and a bit angry.
However, a bit angry might be an understatement of the century for Belarus.
"WHAT?! What did we do to give it away?" Belarus seethed. They were doing so well about hiding this huge secret of theirs, how did the organizations know?
Russia narrowed his eyes, "Calm down Беларусь (Belarus), don't yell so loud, you know this house echoes and you also know how Украина (Ukraine) feels about that," He warned her calmly.
The Russian family doesn't yell that often, it reminds them of past nights that were filled with screaming, fighting, and sounds of glass shattering.
"Sorry Raine, I'm just a little shocked," Belarus grumbled and attempted to keep her cool as best as she could.
Ukraine grinned at the little nickname Belarus used and said, "It's fine, I know you didn't mean to yell so loudly."
"Well, do we go to the meeting?" Kazakhstan asked, making all of them wonder, and since they didn't know.. they turned to their eldest sibling, Russia.
Russia bit his lip in thought. if they did go, could end horribly like countries walking up to them with not-so-good intentions. If they didn't go, the organizations would forcefully come and get them.
He sighs defeatedly, "Mhm, it's best if we go. We don't want to be in more trouble than we already are." The siblings nodded and agreed, it was the best and technically the only 'good' option they had.
It was best not to anger the organizations.
"Then it's set, we will all go to the meeting tomorrow and Introduce ourselves." Once Kazakhstan said that, they all went to their rooms, they had to make sure they had everything they needed for the meeting tomorrow.
Such things as pepper spray, for protection reasons only.
...
A few minutes later, Belarus and Kazakhstan decided to go shopping since they didn't have new clothes, unlike Russia and Ukraine who went shopping last week.
Belarus got some new dresses and a few sweaters while Kazakhstan got all comfy clothes and nothing formal, Kazakhstan never had anything formal.
The Russians picked out or imagined what they would wear for the next day.
All siblings hoped for the best. The worst that could happen was making enemies, but that wouldn't happen. Or, at least it shouldn't..
Little did they know the future would be one confusing ride, mostly for the eldest sibling, but all of them would be affected either way.