The Legend of East and West

Chapter 19: Prepare for the Worst

(In two weeks, this story will be finished! Wow, this was a long one, but I am grateful I was able to redo it. This is much better than my original run of the story. I understand what past me was trying to do, but present me prefers and hopes future me will to! That's fun to say! Anyway, get ready for the final chapter, because this is where everything ends! Enjoy!)

             "What's the next course of action for us?" England asked as he reunited with his brothers and the Nordic crew with France reuniting with his little sister.

Before anyone could give an idea, a terrifying screech was heard from the entrance of the palace! They focused their attention to it and found the darkness from the Tsuhchinoko turning into monsters! Everyone was prepared for another round except Japan finally recovered enough to regain consciousness and stood up.

"Wait, we need to think about this" he spoke up as China helped him stand up, "The darkness, Chaos, wanted me to bring those who have the Artifacts of the World. Now that we are here, he will only target us"

Vietnam could see that he wanted to face the darkness only, but she reminded him in a crossed manner, "We are family and with your friends. You are no longer doing this alone. Do you understand?"

Japan weakly turned to face his family and friends who agreed with Vietnam's words. They were not going to let him face the darkness alone and would do everything they can to stop it right here and now.

"The lass is right, so get going already!" Scotland said in a gruff voice before pushing England and France forward, "We've got things handled here. Finish this already"

England scowled at him until he faced Romania and Norway. Both stood tall and held themselves high with their respective Tomes of Europa in their hands.

"We can give you a head start!" Romania said in a knowing tone before walking pass them, "After that, we will join you!"

The Englishman scoffed with Norway staring at Seychelles in a knowing tone at their next question.

"No harm will befall her as long as we are here" Norway promised, "Now please, do hurry up before we join you"

With that, everyone could see that their friends and family were ready to stall the darkness and ensure that this story comes to a proper end.

"Then, we have no time to waste" Japan said as China continued to support him, "I need Germany and Feliciana with me. China will need the twins, England, France, and Russia with him. Soon, the other Artifacts of the World will be with us. For now, let's head to the center of the palace!"

With that, everyone agreed, but Vietnam was ready to join them!

"Do you want to come with us?" China asked in a knowing tone as she marched forward without even facing them, "Ah, I should've known that you would want to be here as well. I suppose we shouldn't have even thought of counting her out as well"

America gave Vietnam a thumbs up and grin as she only nodded her head. Canada gave her a side hug with France even nodding his head at her. Together, the group left for the ruined palace to confront the darkness that is Chaos.

"As for the rest of us, we need to focus on the fight ahead!" Scotland announced before turning to Norway, Romania, Mexico, Korea, and Seychelles, "Ready to take the lead?"

Norway took cautious steps forward with ice covering the ground. The Nordic Crew was standing around her with their weapons ready to go. The monsters charged at them with Norway glancing to Seychelles.

"Seychelles, when I say to use the shield, you must use it. We need to divide the monsters. Do I make myself clear?" Norway said seriously as ice gathered to her hands.