Hetaoni: ENDGAME

Chapter 10 ~ Germany & Italy

     "We... Should go.... Back... And.. H-Help them..." Italy gasped, his lungs shaking as they tried to suck in the air, dusty as it was. Germany was bending over, knees bent as he caught his own breath. "No. We have to finish the mission given to us by Japan. He can take care of himself.  We have to fully understand this house if we want help him." Germany declared, and Italy sighed. "Ve. Alright. Besides, if we meet that thing again, I'd rather runaway." Italy stated with a slight shrug of the shoulders. "Dully noted. Let's just take a sweep through the house and then... Hum... Report to England." Italy mocked a soldiers salute, bringing his hand to his forehead with a huge smile. "Aye aye Captain!" He cheered, and Germany sighed heavily. 

They walked down the stairs, Italy following Germany's lead as they headed towards the dojo. "May I see the key you found?" Germany asked, and Italy placed it in his extended hand. "Hm. No of any closed off places that could be a possibility?" He inquired. Italy shook his head. "There are many rooms closed off, but we should check the dojo room first. Ve, this is so hard...." He complained as they walked down the northern hallway, entering the yellow matted room. Italy followed Germany once again, and they opened the hallway door. Upon entering the room, they slowly proceeded, walking towards the middle of the room, their heads turning as their eyes widened in shock and horror.

The Oni was standing right there.....

Germany turned, grabbing Italy's arm as he sprinted out the door. "LET"S GO!" He yelled, heart pounding in horror, Italy yelping as he was already beginning to cry. The oni smashed down the hallways, the duo unable to do nothing. Italy, eyes wide as saucers followed behind Germany, as he ran towards the main entrance. 

And then- he stopped. Germany halted, and Italy tripped falling forward as the Oni closed in. "G-GERMANY!" Italy screamed, his hand reaching out as he stood up, trying to pull Germany with him. Germany stood there, as if his feet were stuck to the ground.

As if someone was controlling his own body.

Germany's cerulean eyes were wide as he tried to move, but none of him would. His feet wouldn't budge, his hands trembling as he looked behind him, seeing the monster. "I-I can't move.." He stuttered, terror over his face as sweat dripped down his forehead. "GERMANY! PLEASE!" Italy desperately screamed, tears flowing in utter despair. "Italy! Just run! Leave me!" Germany yelled, eyes closed tightly shut, his mind unable to face his disgusting demise. "N-No!" The Italian screeched.

The oni was two steps away from attacking...

Germany clenched his jaw. "So this is how it will end? And just as I had learned my real self. How ironic." He thought bitterly. 

"You can't give up! We musn't fail to protect the one thing we live for!" Germany's eyes widened as he recognized the voice. Clenching his fists, he let out a yell, as if speaking in unison with his other half:

"Our resolve is strong!"

"Our resolve is strong!"

His feet pushed off the floor, and he bent over, grabbing Italy bridal style as he ran down the right hallway and towards the kitchen, barely missing the monsters fists slamming into the floorboards. 

Sprinting into the kitchen he dropped Italy, and he fell to the floor with a thud as the German country pushed his back against the door, securely locking it. "Italy! Help me with the bookcase!" He commanded, and he nodded in agreement. He stood up, and the two moved the hefty shelf in front of the door, securing it's place even tighter. 

BANG BANG BANG BANG!

"DiE!" The monster slurred together in a mixture between a roar and bark.