It was an especially hot day in New Mexico. The World Meeting was being held in the middle of nowhere. The building was across the street from a really creepy abandoned outpost/ gas station. America had explained that this area was built before the interstates were made, so nobody lived around there anymore.

The World Meeting was calmer than usual since neither China or Italy were there. America was being unusually quiet today and it put everyone on edge to see him that way. He wasn't even laughing like an idiot claiming he was a hero like he usually did. Germany, who was also a bit put off, called for lunch, much to the relief of everyone there.

"America!"

"Ah! Dude don't scare me like that!" yelled a startled blue eyed, blonde haired man.

"America, why do we have to host the world meeting here of all places?" asked an annoyed England.

America pushed up his glasses, "Cuz my boss said so. I don't like it anymore than you do."

"Why?" asked England confused, "It's your bloody country."

"Yes, why is Amerique so unhappy about ze choice in location?" asked France who has been listening in on the conversation until now.

"Ummm well," started America uncomfortably.

He was interrupted by a loud ding in the kitchen area.

"Oh! My burger is ready! 'Scuze me!" exclaimed America, obviously relieved.

"You didn't answer my ques-" started England, but he was already gone.

"Amerique just dodged our question. I wonder what is wrong with him?" wondered France aloud, "Maybe we could ask Canada?"

"Who?"

"His twin frere."

"America has a brother?!" asked England, thoroughly surprised.

"Angleterre you are hopeless."

When they went to ask Canada, all they got were more questions.

"America is acting strange? I'm not all that surprised." he said cryptically.

"Why is he being like zis?" inquired France.

"You seem to know the answer." England said, "So tell us!"

But Canada refused to say anything more.

"Well that was no help." grumbled England.

"Zere is nothing we can do but wait and see." said France.

After lunch the World Meeting continued.

Germany was at the front, talking about some issue or another. Russia was making France uncomfortable, while Japan was politely listening to Prussia talk about how awesome he was. Canada was listining to Germany, while America was staring intently out the window for some reason, almost like he was watching for something.

England watched him curiously, thinking on what Canada had said earlier. He decided now was a perfect time to get an answer to his question.

"While the economy in- yes England?"

England stood up from his chair. " I think we would all like to know why America is acting strange today."

Now everyone in the room was paying attention. Russia also stood up.

"Da. I have also been curious of this. Would you care to explain Amerika?"

America looked like a deer caught in headlights. He stammered,"Uh-h what are you talking about? I-I'm not being weird. Hahaha..."

Nobody was buying it. Japan looked on, sensing the mood and refraining from speaking as usual. Canada watched the scene impassively, to see if America would tell them. Germany eyed America. "Explain yourself please."

He seemed to be thinking about it, and then America came to a decision.

He got up from his chair. He looked at each of the nations in turn. Took a deep breath and said,"The reason tha-"

"AHHHHHHHHHHHHH!" came a hauntingly unearthly scream from what seemed to come from nowhere.

America blanched and Canada shot up from his chair. More screams were heard. Some closer than others. Then the lights shut off.