lost ~completed~

chapter 32

Feliciano raised a hand up suddenly in front of his allies before they could even set out in pursuit. "Loop around and try to cut them off. I'll pursue alone." he instructed simply. There was no hesitation as his friends nodded and followed his command, with an exception of two.

Lovino and Antonio were frozen in shock. They had sent a message to their 'enemies' that Feliciano would be going to America to follow them. Of course, they hadn't gotten any word back, but the group had seemed surprised to see them. They must have been on the run when the message had arrived, or they weren't in one place long enough to receive said note.

Feliciano turned around and noticed the expression on Lovino and Antonio's faces. "What? Aren't you happy ? We have them now!" he asked. A grin graced his lips. He felt happier than he had in ages. His plan was finally coming down. He would soon have his revenge soon.

Lovino bit his lips hesitantly. He didn't know what to say; he had to keep his cover or he and Antonio could be killed. He nodded quickly, "Sí, we're fine. Both of our stomachs hurt; that's all." he explained, his voice timid.

Feliciano raised an eyebrow, "Both of your stomachs hurt ?" he asked quizzically.

"S-Sí!" Lovino stammered, "I had too much pasta for dinner and Antonio didn't like the plane ride."

Feliciano hesitated but nodded. Lovino knew he would. Despite how Feliciano acted towards his enemies, he treated his allies well. He believed them because he expected them to believe him in return. It had earned him their loyalty and their trust.

"Now off with you!" Feliciano exclaimed, brown eyes darkening dangerously at the thought of getting his revenge, "Follow the others and do as I said. We'll catch up to them."

Lovino and Antonio nodded, "Sí!" Quickly turning on their heels, they raced away. They could take another shorter way to stay out of sight from their 'allies' and reach the 'enemies' first so they could warn them of Feliciano's plans.

The trees passed them in a blur. Undergrowth grabbed at their feet but nothing could stop them or slow them down. Their breaths came out in short pants, taking in all the air they could. In a short amount of time, their lungs began to burn and their sides began to cramp but not even that could hinder them.

They left behind Feliciano. Lovino's eyes stung with tears, though he justified it as the sharp air making his eyes water. He knew there was no going back. He would have to betray his brother; whatever that would entail. The road ahead was as unknown and dangerous as the forest they were in. Feliciano would no doubt feel betrayed. He would no doubt hate him. But Lovino could take that.

What he couldn't take was if something happened to Feliciano. He couldn't stand if something were to happen to his dear, yet lost, younger brother because of him. He hated the thought that he had been the cause of any of his pain. Sure, Feliciano had started everything and had brought it upon himself, but Lovino didn't want for him to die or get hurt.

Feliciano was his brother, no matter what, and nothing could change that. Nothing could change how Lovino felt about him.

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Feliciano quickly took off after the group after Lovino and Antonio ran away. He took off through the trees, using the speed he was known for. It felt so good to use his speed for something beneficial instead of running away like the coward he had pretended to be.

It was not long before he saw the group come into sight. It seemed as though Gilbert had forced Ludwig to put him down for he was running with Ludwig's help. They were just trailing the group. Adrenaline coursed through Feliciano's blood. His stride lengthened, his pace quickened and his slim legs ate up the distance between them.