Japan and I were talking during the short break we had during the world meeting. It was nothing really special, we just talked about how things were going in our countries and when he'll release a new video game, things like that. I don't know how we ended up on the topic, but we started talking about how important the personifications are and what would happen if one of us died. I was about to tell him my theory on the matter when we where called back inside to finish the meeting. Japan told me to meet him outside of Kyoto to finish our conversation, since the meeting was held in Japan this time.

Honestly, I don't see the point in finishing when no one payed attention in the first place. Greece was asleep, (like always) France and Britain were fight (as usual), Switzerland was threatening to hit people with his Nobel peace prize (like I didn't see that coming), and Sealand barged in yelling at people to recognize him as a country. All that was left to do was to start my "hero speech" and Germany to start yelling at everyone to shut up. Now that I think about it, how did Sealand become a personification in the first place? After all, he's a fort that Britain built during WW2. Well, a lot of weird things happen with personifications, so I guess that it's not something I should worry about.

I was too busy with my own thoughts that I didn't notice the meeting was over. By the time I realized this, everyone else had left almost an hour ago. Shit! Japan's waiting for me. Where was I supposed to meet him? Somewhere outside of Kyoto? I hope he doesn't get mad at me for being late...who am I kidding! Japan doesn't get mad, just mildly upset. I thought all of this while I was running to the closest way out of Kyoto. Ugh! This place is a fricken maze! How does everyone know were they're going? Somehow, I managed to find my way out and find Japan. What I saw made me wish I had been here earlier.

Japan was on the ground, bleeding everywhere and his katana off to the side. There was a man standing over him with his own katana, poised to kill. My instincts took over as I drew my gun out of its holster. I shot a warning shot near the guy's foot and that seemed to make him jump back a couple feet. That gave me enough time to run over to Japan and assess the damage done (yeah, that's right! I know fancy words and how to use them correctly!). His wounds looked more serious than they actually were, the only thing that really concerned me was the large gash from his left shoulder to his right hip. If I didn't stop the bleeding soon, he would die from loss of blood. I took of my jacket tried to stop the bleeding with that, but before I could move it to the right spot, the guy who attacked Japan came after me. I left my jacket on Japan and started to move away from him, his previous attacker, and Kyoto. Hopefully I could draw him away from everyone, after all, the hero doesn't let his friends get into danger, if he can help it.

He followed me and I got pretty far away from the city before my attacker caught on to what I was doing. Once he did, we both stopped, and he spoke for the first time since meeting him, "Do you really think running away from Kyoto will save your friends? I've already planned their fate. You won't be able to stop me. I have allies watching each one of them, just waiting for the chance to strike-"

I cut him off, "Dude, really? 'Strike'? You sound like one of those characters from Japan's animations." He was really pissed now, "Fine then! If you're going to insult me then I guess I won't make a deal with you!" Now I was interested, "What kind of deal?"

"It doesn't matter now. No one would take a person that sounds like an anime character seriously."

Ugh, great, another one with mood swings. It's hard enough dealing with Britain, but now I have to put up with this guy! What else could go wrong today?

"Ok, ok, I'm sorry I called you an anime character. Now can you, please, tell me what deal you were going to make with me?" That line always worked on Britain whenever he was pissed, so it should work on this guy since he acts like the Brit.

"There that's much better." Ugh, he even sounds like him! "Since you're the only super power and hold the world's hegemony, I would be stupid to pass this chance up." This guy really likes to hear himself talk. "How would you like it if we stopped our plans to attack all of the nations? Of course, you'd have to do something for us in return."

So many people have smuggled things into my country that I know when I smell a rat. This guy reeks of the smell, so I knew something was wrong and I would regret my decision either way. "What would I have to do?"

The person standing in front of me grinned wider than I thought was possible, unless you were me or Russia. "It's simple, all you have to do is come with me and let me do whatever I want." Ok I hate to admit it, but I was terrified of what he just said.

"Crap! You're not France are you! There's no way in hell I'd let you do that if you are!"

"No! I'm not France! If I was, I would be planning to sleep with everyone!" I couldn't argue with that statement, so with this new (and VERY important) information, I didn't hesitate with my answer. After all, heroes don't let their friends get hurt.

"Alright, call off your people. I agree to your terms, as long as you don't pull a France on me." He smirked at me while I turned around and looked at Japan for what might be the last time. It seemed like he was conscious, but it hard to tell from where I was standing. I'm sure he couldn't here me, but I said, "Sorry Japan, but I won't be able to finish our conversation." Then I felt a sharp pain at the back of my head and the world went black.