What's On The Inside Matters

Part 20 I Think

Before I start the story, I would find it awesome if everyone just paused for a moment and honored 9/11. Over 3,000 Americans lost their lives, and we need to honor them. We are THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND WE WILL STAND TALL AND PROUD! USA! USA! USA! Just because they attacked our country doesn't mean that we will fall. We will stand tall! RIP VICTIMS OF 9/11.

And now that my rant is over, on to the story!

(And I am now addicted to the song "In Control by Halsey")

3rd Person POV:

The room was pitch black. It was dark until the last country entered through the 'door'. After everyone was in the darkness, the door made a loud clang as it closed and locked. The lights turned on with a slight buzzing sound and everyone squinted.

"Bloody hell, that is a lot of pages." England said nervously.

"Oi..."

"Ve~ we may as well read them while we are here!"

"Starting from the right, ve vill loop around. Understood? Ve vill each read 2." Germany commanded, looking over the first page that seemed to change its writing. (A cookie for anyone who gets that anime reference)

Germany cleared his throat and started to read, "Zhis one is Arthur's.

Outside of the world eye, Hong Kong calls England 'Daddy', and will eat his scones and pretend to enjoy them. Outside of the world eye, England calls Hong Kong 'My Boy', and always has a new stuffed panda ready for him."

"WHAT? SO ALL THOSE TIMES I GAVE HIM A PANDA AND HE REFUSED WAS BECAUSE YOU GAVE HIM ONE BEFORE?!" China yelled at the European island nation.

"Heh, so that's out now..." England replied back, quieter and with a hint of laughter in his voice.

"Vell zhen, zhe next one is Gilbert's...

Dear Diary, there are rumors that the Allies will dissolve Germany. I won't let them kill my brother, even if I must die..."

"Out of all zhe awesome ones I have, zhat one is the truest." Prussia said sadly, pulling the dumbstruck German into a tight embrace.

"Jou vill not die on my watch Prussia." Germany replied, tears brimming his eyes.

"Sure Vest, sure."

"Anyways! Somebody read already." Germany's voice cracked at the end, but it was only noticeable by Prussia.

"I'll read next." America piped up from his leaning position on the wall. "This one is on Lovino.

Romano hates to accept other's kindness because he doesn't think he deserves to be loved. And yet for every person who has shown him affection, he finds himself loving them so intensely it hurts."

"Damnit. Why that one? Why not the ones where I'm insulting the journal I write in?" Romano huffed angrily.

"Ve~ that explains all of that sexual frustration when you get near Spai-"

"SHUT UP BASTARDO!"

The group of nations shared a quiet chuckle before America continued.

"Next one is one of Mattie's." America paused, looking at the 'sleeping' nation, before letting out a quiet sigh and continuing. "Dear Diary, Why does it feel that sometimes, I'm just fading away? Most of the time, it feels like no-one notices me."

America mumbled something under his breath before leaning on the wall again, looking paler than usual.

"America-san, are you aright? You rook a little pare..." Japan asked, nervous that something bad would happen.

"Nah, I'm good." The American nation gave a small smile toward his new boyfriend, which caused Japan to blush.

"I wirr read next."

"Go on Japan." Russia said, looking at the papers further down.

"This one is Ivan's.

Dear diary, I still Miss Anastasia. It's been so long, I should be over her, but she's still here, seared into my mind. Is this a punishment for falling in love with a human?"

Russia sighed and continued looking at the wall.

"It's not punishment." France looked mournful when he said this, but continued either way. "It's the way the world goes round. We fall in love, and because of who we are, they lose their lives in a tragic way. It's just life." Russia looked bewildered, but gave a silent thank you to France.

"Hey England." America said, quieter than usual.

"Hmm?"

"Can you hold on to my glasses for a bit?"

"Why?"

"Because I'm going to take a nap. On my face. On the ground. Good night."

"Wha-"

America fell forward and let out a quiet snore as England caught him.

"Bloody hell, if he was tired he should have said so."

"Maybe we should all take a nice nap, aru." China said.

"Agreed." Prussia said as he collapsed to the ground.

"I am a little tired now..." Germany said and followed suit.

Eventually, everyone was asleep, accept for England, who sat there confused and worried.

Behind him, on the wall small red lettering appeared, FCE RIP JIG C, the E faded, and eventually the rest of the puzzle faded too.