HetaOni (Hetalia x Reader x 2P! Hetalia)

Chapter 17 1/2 (Part 4)

---Chapter XVII 1/2: Disappearance (Part 4)---

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"I'm back."

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///Reader's PoV///


With a simple sentence, I was able to make the whole room bring to a silence. Though I went back here with so much resolution...I still felt scared. I didn't know how they would react, but... I still had faith that they would still find me needed.


Because...


"(N....Name)...? Why...you're not supposed to be...." America started slowly, but I shook my head. I climbed up the long wooden table and stood up there so I can see everyone better.

They looked so concerned, so confused, so....so speechless.... but beyond that, I saw something in their eyes that warmed my heart.

Relief.

The relieved look in their eyes to see that I'm here with them, in the flesh. Not anywhere far for them to reach. Not anywhere they're not.


I'm...here.


With them.


Smiling, I took a deep breath, and spoke. "...Listen up....you nation dorks." I chuckled lightly. It didn't give much reaction on their part, but I can feel their eyes stare at me with a hopeful glint in them.


"I've got five things I need to tell you all." I said, raising my hand. "First, is that....WHAT THE HECK WERE YOU GUYS THINKING, SENDING ME BACK HOME WITHOUT MY CONSENT??!"

They flinched when I raised my voice. Well, that's a sight. I didn't know I had that much of an impact on the 1Ps...and the 2Ps. Heck, I didn't think I'd have any impact on anyone before. But, their reaction shows a lot. They were torn about their actions, too.

Oliver lowered his head. "It's because we care about you, poppet."


"I know." I replied directly; my answer made them give confused expressions.


"Second! Don't you guys know that I care about all of you, too?"


They felt so astounded by the strength of my words, that they began looking at each other with wide eyes, as if to see if they all felt the same thing that they were feeling. It seemed like a slow realisation, but when it did hit them, their gazes softened.

Turning to me, they softly replied in unison, "We know."


"Then," I said, placing a hand on my hip. "let me care for you guys. Let me care for you guys by letting me be with you. Didn't we all agree that we're going to get out of this mansion together?"

They simply nodded. Gilen, however, nervously shuffled in his place and spoke up in a hoarse voice, "...But...what if..."

"It'll be alright." I reassured him, not needing to know what he was referring to. "We'll always have those thoughts. 'Buts', 'what ifs', 'I should haves', 'I shouldn't haves'--and all those doubtful thoughts. I don't think we'll be able to avoid it. But we'll all get over it. Together. If we all work together, we could definitely find a way to get out of this place, without having to lose anyone. Sure, it might not seem hopeful right now..." I trailed, slowly directing my gaze towards a certain emerald-eyed Brit who I knew can no longer see....and a certain bed across the room. Seeing England in his blind state and Italy unconscious, possibly no longer breathing--made my heart wrench, but I knew I had to hold back the tears. "But it'll be alright."

"...Everything will be alright." I told them. And I know that it will, as long as we don't forget about what we really wish to do. To get out of this mansion with everyone. With all of our friends. With everyone we love and care for.


"Third!...Japan?" Clearing my throat, I looked down and smiled at a certain Japanese man wearing an all-white uniform. He was only slightly hesitant to meet my eyes. "..Hai?" he spoke, nervous as he probably anticipated at me to yell at him, too.


"I...well... there's something that I was always worried about ever since I met you guys. I know... I want to believe in myself, but I just need to hear it again." With a shaky breath, I continued, ".....I belong, don't I?"


"Hai." Japan immediately answered, without any hesitation at all. "Yes. You do belong. You belong here--with us, (Nickname)-chan." He smiled kindly. "It's still a mystery how you managed to return, but...seeing you again made us realise how pained we were when you weren't around. But please, don't forget: we still don't want you to be in any harm...so..."

"So protect me." I told them in a louder voice. "You guys will protect me, and I'll protect you. I know I'm not as strong as you guys, but no matter what, I'll be here."

Worry was still evident in their expressions, but I can tell that they believe me. The nations and their alternately coloured counterparts glanced at one another once more. So unsure, yet yearning for something. What I keep saying, what I'm trying to believe in, and to hold on to.... those might sound farfetched, but if there's one thing I am sure of--is that it'll be worth it. I know it will.

Silence filled the air for a short moment, as I gave them a chance to collect their thoughts on the situation. After all, they probably are still in shock about my quick return. But, I also saw the anticipation in their eyes, urging me to continue.

"Fourth..." I spoke in a soft tone, making them aware that the nature of what I had to say was different now. "...Though I know that it's somehow pointless to ask this, since I'm here and you guys can't do anything about it anymore....." I shuffled on the wooden tabletop I stood upon. "....Do you guys want me to be here? Do you guys want me to stay here by your sides until we all get out of this mansion? Please answer me honestly."

And then, there was silence.




"Yes."


All they said was one word. None of them said it the same way, because they said it in their native language, in their respective accents, in their own voice. But...


But I knew they all meant the same thing.


"Yes! Of course we want you to be here with us, (Name)!" America cheered as he reached out to me and helped me get down from the tabletop. I was somehow surprised with the certainty and seriousness in the American's eyes. As he gestured at the others, 1Ps and 2Ps alike, I realised that they had to same look, too.


"...you do belong."

Those words, I could practically hear them as they smiled at me. I even felt my eyes slightly water, but I don't think this is the right time for that.


Oliver stepped closer to me and hugged (read: glomped) me. "Oh, poppet!! We're really sorry! I missed you so much!!" he cried affectionately.

"Same...here...Ollie....Hello? Can't breathe here." I replied, appreciating the hug, but not the fact that I'm being crushed. Allen must've heard my mental message, seeing as he clawed between me and Ollie. "Yeah yeah, old man. We all did, so don't go hogging the doll all by yourself."

Pouting, Ollie puffed his cheeks. "Hmph. I just really wanted to hug her, Allen. Why, did you want to hug her first?"

"Wh-Wha--" Allen blushed as he stuttered a bit, but quickly caught himself and coughed. "Ahaha! Yeaah. She would sure love to have some of this. Right, dollface?" the redhead chuckled as he gestured at himself, wriggling his eyebrows suggestively. I couldn't help but feel embarrassed at the thought. I didn't know how to actually respond to that at the moment--good thing Francois stepped in and hit Allen in the head. "This isn't the time, morons." he said. Well, at least that stopped the two.

"Our situation at the moment...." Nikolai spoke up, gaining our attention. "...is a stalemate." he sighed. Zao nodded in a agreement, "Well, that is, until you suddenly showed up again."

"Ehe... Uhm, you're welcome..?" I replied uncertainly, stepping back a little as I felt a slight awkwardness about it. Though, I ended up bumping into someone.

Turning around, I found out that it was familiar silver haired Prussian. "Kesesese. Don't worry, frau. You were a very awesome surprise." he reassured me in his own way. Smiling, I nodded. "Thanks."


"By the way, hon!~" Flavio interjected, making me face him. "You said you had five things to say--but you only said four." he said, raising an eyebrow questioningly. "What was the last one?"


Oh, right. I giggled a little, mentally slapping myself for forgetting to say the last one. "Actually, I already said this earlier...but I want to say this again sincerely, without any doubts."


I stepped up front to be able to face all of them. These crazy Hetalia characters that I know and love. 1P, 2P... It doesn't matter. It's Hetalia. And though I know this is HetaOni, I knew that I would still want to say these words,


"I'm back"



Everyone just looked at me. They weren't giving this surprised look anymore. It was a knowing one. And I know that they know exactly what they all wanted to say.


"Welcome back, (Name)"