I glance around the large room. Everyone's faces show the same expression of shock and fear. UN is in the corner of the room, his head hanging low. His back facing all of us, we see clearly the holes on the back of his coat where his grand wings once were. Using the scepter, Reich had managed to transfer UN's guardian to his own soul. UN's wings faded to dust, which collected and formed itself onto Reichs back. The elegance and beauty of UN's wings clashed with Reichs twisted smile and crazed eyes.
Reich looked around the fear filled room with satisfaction. He had won everything he wanted. Fear. The kind of fear that makes even Kings fall into a bow. The kind of fear that brings the most spiteful of respects, and gathers the largest following. But I know that it won't be long until someone tries to take him down. However, I fear I can't be the bringer of change. It is true that I fought against him once before, but that was under the guidance and protection of my family. The same family who are now wrapped in chains. I look at my mother and father, holding each other closely and whispering prayers. My older brother Canada, scanning the room, stopping now and again to give a reassuring nod to anyone he makes eye contact with. I look out the window, praying to see my twin brother New Zealand and my eldest brother America. After the window had been shattered, I lost site of both of them.
I need to help them, but using my powers can lead to them being taken away. However, I have no choice, if my powers are to be taken away at least I know I did what I could to help my family. I close my eyes so nobody can see the glow. I take a deep breath. I am spiritually connected to every animal I've tamed, so my message should be heard by all of them. However, I can't help but worry that if my powers are taken, will they no longer care? I start the message in my mind, and quietly whispered it to myself.
"Please, whoever can hear me, please. Keep my brothers safe. It's far to dangerous to save me, but please make sure New Zealand and America make it out alive. This may be the last time I ever speak to you again, so please,"
"Open your eyes," I hear Reichs voice echo throughout the palace. I feel my heart sink. I hold my breath and open my eyes, which had already stopped glowing. However, I see that Reich was speaking to Greece, who was trying to use her powers to break out of her chains. I look away. I can't bare to see another person get their powers taken. I look out the window once more.
Once the cries of pain died down I turn back and look at Reich who had his focus on Italy.
"Italy, it's been so long since I last saw you. You've gotten taller," Reich said, with sarcastic enthusiasm. Italy remained silent.
"Aw, don't be so shy! How has your father been? I haven't seen him in ages," Reich asked. Italy still didn't respond. Reichs smile widened. "In fact..." Reich used the power he stole from my mother to form a length of chains in his hands, "I think I should pay him a small visit, don't you think?". Italy just closed his eyes and tilted his head in defeat. "Look after them while I'm gone, make sure none of them escape," Reich said to Japanese Empire and Soviet before exiting the room. JE wore the same sinister expression as Reich. As for Soviet, well... his expression is indescribable. I can barely tell how many emotions he is going through right now. He seems full of rage and regret, sadness and guilt.
I've never liked Soviet, but I can't imagine how it must feel to become a slave to the man you hate more than anything in the world. Soviet once considered Reich a friend, maybe even more, but to Reich it was all a game. He turned on Soviet, hurting his children and slowly taking his home. I can still remember that night when Soviet came over to my fathers mansion and reluctantly pleaded for help.
Soviet noticed me staring and immediately put on his signature cold facade. I know he's full of sh*t but what can I do? Call him out and inevitably get beaten?
I look back out the window, and silently hope that the animals heard me. I have to have some faith left in me.
*I'm sorry if the sudden change in POV confused you, I just wanted to try something a bit different for this chapter. Also sorry it's so short, I promise the next one will be much longer*
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Fanfiction*cringe alert: this was my first book. It is cringe* *seriously, don't read this* We all know America, the world superpower But what if, in a world full of magic, America had no power at all? In this world, everyone has an ability given to them at...
