Hetaoni: ENDGAME

Chapter 39 ~ Italy, WAKE UP!

    Everyone was surrounding Italy as his frail and injured body lay on the bed. They were hasty in their retreat, and all the nations were hurrying around the safe room in an effort to keep Italy alive. Something was wrong, and they all knew it. Not only was the mood unsettling, but the fear of Ryuu made them all anxious- all except for Germany. The only reason he was anxious was because of Italy. He had been using his power to heal Italy's most fatal wound, yet, he was causing his own. Energy sapped, he nearly passed out from the fatigue. Italy's wound had fortunately closed then, and he was asleep soundly, so they all heaved a heavy sigh of relief, whether in their heads or reality, as they surrounded the small hero. The nations knew there was much to discuss, and Canadra had a lot of explaining to do now that she was part of the team. 

 "He's covered in so many injuries...." Hungary sighed. Prussia squeezed her hands. Thank the lord it wasn't Hungary injured.

"He fought alone. It's only natural." Germany spoke. He would not let go of the Italians small hand, even if he was about to die, right then and there.

"It was much bigger than before.... This brings up an intriguing question..." Canada started, deep in thought.

"How did he do it?" Romano asked. "That cry-baby brother of mine is as sensitive as a princess. So how did that idiota do it?" The Italian did not look at them, his face darkened by the many emotions he could not hide. He wanted to break out and sob, but he would not do it. He had to be strong in the place of the king. Romano knew what Italy was thinking. And he would not continue without his dear brother, for that was his place to lead and tell them all, not Romano's.

 "He wasn't surprised at all, was he? And it was so much bigger than our other encounters. ”Candra continued to think, the mystery continuing to pull them in.

"We should think aru...," China spoke up, "that he's already seen it." 

Silence.

"We all know Italy is weak and a cry-baby and lazy.... But, he has had such a different way of thinking around us lately. I think he's seen it before, and he knows what he's doing aru!" 

  Canadra, who was keeping her distance from the nations, looked their way and spoke. "Romano. You know what's going on, don't you?" She laughed dryly. "A smooth Italian you are, but not a quiet at one while we're on the subject."

  Romano scowled at her with disgust.

"That little outburst you had? You tried to hide it, but I could tell. As everyone left the room, you went on a rampage. It got the best of you, didn't it? Well, it goes to show that not only are you strong, but that Italy must be even stronger." Canadra went on, angering the Italian even more. He clenched the fabric of his pants, trying to control himself.

"What are you trying to imply Canadra?" England asked, skeptical of the ghost girl.

"How else would Italy stand a chance against Ryuu? He used his powers!" She exclaimed, annoyed at everyone's stupidity.

  Shocked faces and glances traveled around the room, each one with more fear than the last.

"Because Italy's power has the most strength and potential, it will take more likely than three times the amount of time it took all of you to receive your powers for him to gain them as well. Another fact- the power Italy has is connected with his brothers. So that means when he gets it, so does his twin." The ghost girl glared at Romano with cold violet eyes. "I could feel enough dark energy in that one room that could engulf the entire continent of Asia in one shot. No wonder you stayed behind Romano. You knew you couldn't control it."