A quiet morning rising over Germany started everything
The phone broke the silence of the morning. Italy was in the kitchen making breakfast-pasta while Germany was feeding his dogs. He answered the phone, surprised to hear Britain on the other line.
"Helllooo?" Italy said cheerfully.
"Hello Italy...I was wondering, is Germany there?"
"Si! One second!"
Setting the phone down, Italy skipped down the hall calling for Germany and almost colliding with him as he was walking back.
"Germany speaking."
"Hello Germany, I know this is short notice but I was wondering if you could do me a favor?"
"Depends on what it is."
"Well you, of course, know of the British-American SCP Foundation?"
"Ja.."
"I work as a guard there and they are planning on testing the SCPs on countries and...well...I am too terrified to test with them and America won't of course..."
"Hmm..vell it could be good training...may I bring Italy and Japan along?"
"That would be splendid! So, the day after tomorrow at 10am?"
"Perfect. See you then." Germany hung up the phone.
"G-Germany? Isn't that the place where all the creepy monsters and stuff are?"
"Don't worry about that, England is the guard and will make sure nothing happens. Now I need to call Japan."

Italy ate his pasta and then started worrying again. What if something bad happened? What if a monster escapes? How mad would Germany be if he ran away and chickened out? His thoughts were interrupted as he heard a conversation outside his door.
"West! You've got to let me go! I've always wanted to visit this place!" Prussia's voice rang through the house.
"Nien. He only needed three people." Germany responded firmly.

"But...I want to help!" He complained.
"Too bad. Go another time."
Italy could hear Prussia stomping away and slamming the basement door. He wandered out of the room and found Germany gathering a few things for the trip.
"Why won't you let Prussia go?" Italy asked quietly.
"It's...too dangerous. He messes around too much. I can't control him and don't want him getting hurt."
The Axis countries left the next morning, headed to America.


They stayed in a hotel room, relatively close to the facility. All three had different thoughts about the next day.
Germany thought about how the different tests could be good training. The stress put on the body, looking danger in the face and all that.
Japan was extremely curious about the SCPs. He also was seeking new ideas for manga.
On the other hand, Italy was terrified. He did not want to go there. The only way Germany got him on the plane was threatening to take away his pasta.
They slept and headed to testing early the next morning, to Italy's despair.

Armed guards and Britain greeted them and directed them to the room where testing suits were held. The first test was SCP-173. They got the information about it a few minutes before the test was scheduled. Skimming it, Germany read parts of it to the other countries. "The item we are testing...SCP-173...Containment procedures include keeping it inside a locked container...three people minimum in there during testing...okay this is important. Keep direct eye contact at all times. If direct eye contact is not kept, SCP-173 will proceed to move at incredible speed, seeking to break its targets neck."
Italy was shaking with fear. "G-G-Germany?"
"What is it, Italy?"
"I'm s-s-scared..."
"Don't worry, remember that Britain, along with many other guards, are protecting us."
Before Italy could respond, they were ordered out and started towards the container where the SCP was being held. Britain waved to them and Italy nervously waved back.
A voice chimed over the loudspeaker. "Please enter the containment unit."
The three countries entered, taking careful care to keep eye contact with the concrete...thing. The door closed and opened back. The voice was back. "We seem to be having trouble with the door control system..." Italy was hyperventilating and standing close to Germany. The voice came back "Just keep constant eye contact with SCP-173 while we-"
The lights shut off and turned back on with an ear breaking mechanical screech. When they flashed back on, SCP-173 wasn't there.

Italy screamed in terror and clung to Germany's arm. They heard gunshots and ran out to see guards firing at him before he cracked their necks as they attempted to run. Then a familiar yell of pain met their ears. Japan was the first to recognize it.

"Britain!" They all ran up to his guard position before stopping and staring at the concrete figure standing over England's still body. They all kept eye contact and when the lights finally shut completely off...he was gone.
Germany got to England first. "Are you okay?" He said, trying to remain calm.
England was completely still, paralyzed it seemed, but still was able to talk, although it was obviously difficult. "Listen. I should be dead. The only reason I'm not is that I'm a country. But I'm warning you, in here there are things very powerful. They will kill you. I don't know what's happening but I do know this...you need to run. Get out of here."
"No!" Japan exclaimed.
Italy was crying. It was too late. Just like that, they realized how much danger they were in.
England's lifeless body was enough to prove that.


A/N: Well here is my new story! As you can probably guess...this is gonna be intense. I hope you enjoy and I shall see you next chapter! Bye my lovlies~!