Chapter 1
Lost memories, new beginning
Disclaimer: I will own Hetalia when Russia agrees to marry with Belarus without being blackmailed or anyhting.
AN: Hi guys! This is my very new fic~ I know I shouldn't be starting on a new fic since I'm still working on my Gauken Hetalia... But this is a request from my friend KarkatVantas-CG-TC. I hope you like it! This story will be different because I have my beta editor, who is my best friend and whose name don't want to be mentioned. She is a very good writer I tell ya. So on with the story!
"(Name), this is Arthur. Arthur this is (name)." Francis introduced Arthur to me.
"It is a pleasure to meet you." Arthur smiled. His voice coated with a heavy British accent.
I examined Arthur from top to toe. He was seven; he had a scruffy blonde hair and a pair of captivating emerald orbs.
"N-nice to meet you…" I was rather shy around new people.
"Kesesese~ you sound so different around new people!" Gilbert teased.
"Sh-shut up!" I punched Gilbert's arm.
"I hope you two will get along well!" Antonio grinned.
Francis, Antonio and Gilbert have been my best friends since I was four. I never had any female friends since they said I was too rough and was like a boy. The trio was the only ones who accepted me for who I was. Slowly, I grew bonds with Arthur. Special bonds. A bond that exceeded the line of friendship. Yes, I fell in love with him. He was rather a mysterious personand was not very comfortable sharing his personal stuff with others. Every day, Arthur would wait for me under the oldest tree in the city.
"Joyeux anniversaire, (name). Stay beautiful." Francis winked at me and handed me a neatly wrapped gift.
"Alles Gute zum Geburtstag! Here! My awesome gift for you!" Gilbert shoved a messily wrapped plastic into my hands.
"Feliz cumpleaños, chica!" Antonio smiled and handed me a bag.
"Happy birthday, (name)." Arthur shook my hand.
"Thanks guys! Love you all!" I said happily as I hugged them all.
Today was the day where I turned ten. Among the group, I was the youngest. I was rather disappointed about not getting anything from Arthur, however I was glad he was here. For the rest of the day, we played together and they entertained me in many ways. We spent most of our time in the playground. Without realizing it, the sun was setting. We bid goodbye since we couldn't stay outside late. Arthur waited for the three boys to go and he walked over to me.
"I will be waiting under the tree at 9 AM tomorrow. I have something special for you." Arthur whispered.
I nodded in response and he waved his hand.
-lazy page break-
The rest of the night had been a blur and before I knew it was already legs were shouting to stop and my lungs continued to hurt, begging me for more oxygen, but I didn't care. Arthur told me he had something special for me! The tree was finally at sight. I smiled and ran faster. My smile grew even wider when I saw the familiar figure standing under the tree.
"Arthur!" I called out for him.
"(Name)!" he smiled when he saw me.
I ran to him and crashed onto him making both of us collapse on the base of the tree, the soft grass tickling our bodies. We burst into a fit of laughter. The happiness was completely evident on our faces. I helped him stand up.
"So, what did you get for me?" I said impatiently.
"Close your eyes." Arthur smiled and placed his hands behind his back.
I nodded and closed my eyes. My heart was beating against my ribcage.What could it be? I could hear Arthur's shoes shift in the grass; I could feel him behind me. His heavy breathing brushed my skin. I heard faint dingles near me. A cold material touched my collarbone.
"You can open now."
I opened my eyes and looked down to find a beautiful golden pendant. I gasped and looked at Arthur. The emotions I was feeling were overwhelming. Happiness, love, a sense of belonging and so many other emotions I could not describe. In a second, I had engulfed him in a hug. My arms perfect wrapped around him, holding him tightly with all I could muster.
"Its so beautiful! Thank you so much Arthur! Where did you get it?" I said, finally letting him go.
"Uh, that was my mother's, but she doesn't want it anymore…."
Arthur stood silent for a while. I noticed his face was completely red.
"Uhm, (name)… I have always… I liked you…" he murmured.
"I love you too!" I squealed and hugged him again.
"Y-you do?"
"Yes I do! Since years ago!" I smiled despite that I was blushing "Arthur…Will you be my husband when I get older?"
Arthur's face grew even redder like one of Antonio's tomatoes "Y-yes…"
"Yay! And I will be your wife!" I held my pinky up. "Promise?"
"Promise." Arthur smiled as our pinkies intertwined.
We sat under the tree and chatted for a little bit. Slowly, I felt drowsy, my eyelids felt heavy and it was getting harder to stay conscious. I laid my head on Arthur's shoulder, using him like a pillow. Just a little break, I thought to myself. Hypnos quickly swept me into his realm.
When my eyes flickered open. I felt the grass tickling my cheeks. I rubbed my eyes as I sat up. I looked around and saw no one. I could only see the setting sun and the flying birds. Maybe he went home already. I stood up and dusted off my (F/C) dress and walked home.
"Promise." I smiled at that thought and skipped along home.
When I got home, my parents were already at the dining table waiting for me. I was an only child and I had such loving parents. It was nine and theyasked me to go to bed. I pulled my blanket higher and set myself on my bed. Slowly, I fell asleep.
I was awoken by the smell of smoke and the feeling of an intense heat creeping up my body. Sweat was beading all over my body and it was getting hard to breathe. I casted the blankets aside and rubbed the sleep out of my eyes, before finally walking to the door to peek outside the door. I gasped as I saw the flames eating everything in its sight. I coughed violently and I tried to prevent smoke from getting to my eyes by waving my hand. All I could see was the inferno, continuing to ravage my home and the black smog that seemed to seep through the flames.
"Mom? Dad?" I called out desperately.
I ran downstairs. Thank heavens it was not as bad downstairs as it was on the second floor. I halted when I realized I was stepping on some liquid. I looked down and my knees weakened. Words couldn't come out and my brain seemed to stop working. My hands instinctively covered my mouth in shock. Right in front of my eyes was my father and my mother lying on the ground, both unmoving. Blood pooled underneath them and a bullet embedded in each of their skulls. Tears welled up on my eyes. This can't be happening. This just can't happen!
"MOM! DAD!" I cried, shaking them hoping they would wake up.
Suddenly, I heard a loud crack. The house is going to fall apart! I looked around for the door but the fire blocked it all. My ten-year-old brain couldn't take all the heat. The back door! I stood up and looked at my parents once again I'm sorry dad… mom… I love you…. I turned around and grabbed the doorknob. I quickly waved my hand rapidly. The doorknob was burning hot! It was seconds until the house will completely fall apart. Arthur! Save me! A big piece of wood crushed me down on the floor.
I moaned in pain as my vision started to blur. Right in front of me was a burnt picture. A picture of Arthur, Francis, Antonio, Gilbert and me. I reached for it and clutched it tightly on my hand. My small body couldn't take the damage any longer.
"(Name)!" all I could see was a blur of a black figure.
Arthur? Then my vision just went black.
I awoke to the bustling and all sort of noise. I observed my surrounding just to find people crying, screaming, getting mad and getting crazy.
"(Name)?" I heard a familiar French accent "(Name)? Are you finally awake?"
I turned to the boy beside me… I couldn't remember his name though… He looks familiar. And who are those two boys? The one with curly brown hair and the albino one?
"Who?" I mumbled.
"Y-you don't remember us? We are your los mejores amigos!" the brown haired one said.
"I'm sorry… I don't remember…"
"I'm Antonio, and that's Gilbert and that's Francis!" Antonio pointed out.
Suddenly my head stung. I remember now…
"Toni? Gil? Francis?"
"Ja! See? You remember us!" Gilbert shook me.
"I'm so glad you guys came! What happened here?" I asked looking around.
They stayed silent for a while and looked at each other nodding.
"The pirates invaded the village and took everything…." Francis said sadly.
"Pirates? By the name of?"
They all remained silent.
"Who?" I asked once again "guys, I want to know! THEY KILLED MY PARENTS!"
"…. Kirk… Kirkland…. Captain Kirkland… That's all I know, mon cher…" Francis bit his lip.
"Kikrland…." I made sure the name was implanted in my mind "One day I will find this Kirkland and I will get revenge of my parents…." I clenched my fists.
"It's true… she doesn't remember him…." Gilbert whispered to Francis.
"Oui. I think it's better that way."
"Si, si. Or her heart will break to pieces…"
"I wonder if mom and dad were pretending to be dead…." Tears misted my vision.
"(Name), I know you are going through a rough time now. I promise you that I will take care after you and I will help you with anything." Francis stroked my (H/C) locks.
Antonio and Gilbert nodded.
"Thank you guys… we will be together forever right?"
"Of course." They said in unison.
Sixteen… when the day I turn sixteen, I will do it.
-another lazy page break-
Five years. Five years I lived with no parents. I only had Francis, Antonio and Gilbert on my side. We worked and lived together. Since that day, the village has gotten three times poorer. We were lacking food, water and supplies for almost everything.
I looked at the engraving on the stone. (Father's name) (Mother's name) (xxxx-xxxx). Dad, mom… How have you been? Is heaven nice up there? I've been doing fine, I'm lucky to have great friends. Just wait a bit longer I will avenge you both! I got home and the three were waiting for me.
"Sorry I'm late." I sat down at the dining table.
"No problem, mon cher. I understand that you need to spend some time with your parents." Francis smiled.
"Francis, what do you think is this feeling which hurts deeply in my chest everyday? It's like I have a hole in my heart. I feel empty… like something is missing…" I poked the fish on my plate.
They all stopped eating and looked at each other. Gilbert averted his eyes from me and Antonio quickly went back to eating. Francis bit his lip and thought hard.
"It means…. It means you're just missing someone special in your life." Francis smiled.
"But I have you guys!"
"What I mean is a partner. A lover to be exact." Francis said thoughtfully putting his finger on his chin.
"A lover…. Have I ever… had one?"
"Not that I remembered." Francis shrugged.
"I see…" I took my napkin and wiped my lips "Well, then I will leave you boys to your drinking." I stood up and left the dining room.
"Gute nacht, frau~" Gilbert grinned.
"Are you sure it's better if we don't tell her?" Antonio asked worriedly.
"Of course it is! You want (name)'s heart to be crushed? She already had enough!" Gilbert scowled.
"Oui… I'll tell her one day, when the time is right."
I splashed the freezing cold water on my face. I looked up and stared at my reflection on the mirror as droplets of water dripped down from my chin. What exactly is the purpose of my life? Who am I actually? I can't remember my past… why is it that it seems to hurt to remember the past? It was true. Every time I tried to remember my past, my head just ends up hurting so badly to the point I would collapse. Francis told me a lot of times not to remember to hard. They said we used to play together and we were friends since I was very young. But I know there's something else.
At that time, I noticed the golden necklace that has been there around my neck for God knows how long. I held it and examined it carefully. It only had a simple small oval locket, but was still beautiful no less. I didn't know why but I never wanted to throw away the necklace. I didn't even want anyone to touch it.
Maybe they know something about this… I don't remember buying this from anywhere and I don't remember anyone giving this to me… I went downstairs and heard the laughing of the boys. I peeked in and their attentions were all on me. Gilbert's face was already red and I could tell he was starting to slur. Antonio was smiling as wide as ever, while Francis was still normal.
"What is the matter, mon cher?" Francis asked in concern.
"U-um… I was just wondering where I got this necklace from…" I held out the necklace.
Gilbert and Antonio immediately pursed their lips. Francis swallowed hard.
"That's from your… parents." He said looking away.
My eyes widened a little as I held on the pendant tightly. I looked down trying hard not to let a tear trickle down my cheeks. That's it.
"Guys, can I ask you a favor?"
"What is it chica?" Antonio smiled.
"You will help me in anything yes?" I asked.
"Oui."
"Ja."
"Si."
"Then, I want you guys to help me in killing Kirkland."
They all gave me a surprised look.
"W-wait, are you sure about this? You need like a whole crew!" Gilbert pointed out.
"Exactly. Starting from now on, we will become pirates. We will rule the seven seas and I will kill whoever contains the blood of the Kirklands. I'm doing this for my parents."
Francis swallowed hard and nodded slightly "anything you want…. (Name)."
"I will go wherever you go…" Gilbert mumbled.
"As you wish." Antonio nodded.
After a year of preparation, finally our ships were ready to sail. We already gathered enough crews for a start. We were the ones who were going to sail the seven seas. The ones who will rule the seven seas. But only I, I am the one who will kill the one who sails the ship with the name of Kirkland. Because starting from now, I am Captain (Last name), and I will do whatever it takes to eradicate anyone with the blood of a Kirkland, even if it means my life.
AN: Yay! You are the end of the chapter! SO what do you think? Is it good? The next chapter will come like about next week? I hope you are interested in what happens next. It took my friends and me such a long time to plan the whole thing XD
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