Once upon a time in a village far away. There lived an old man who had never married. But he oh so desperately wanted children more than he wanted anything else. So as a replacement he made two dolls exactly alike. But it wasn't enough so in a desperate attempt to make his wish come true he brought them to an old wizard. The old wizard promised him his wish would come true but the children would be born without hearts or souls. Just the thought of this made the old man feel sick so he refused claiming that it would be worse than them being dolls. So the wizard made a new offer.

The children would come alive someday when they found the one that they loved the most. But there was a catch the two dolls would each have one major flaw and only if there lover could see through that would the dolls be free. If not the dolls would be returned there doll state and live as such until another came and took on the challenge.

The old man hesitated for a moment before agreeing he could see no other choice in the matter. That night he sealed the dolls away with two precious thing each. He chose two crosses and a ring that he once shared with his one true love long ago. Closing the boxes he want to bed the next day they where gone never to return to him. The man for the rest of his life never loved anything or anyone else as much as those dolls. He missed them and mourned for them until the day that he died.

And true enough the dolls where passed around the world always close to each other. And more than once the dolls fell in love only to be passed to someone else. Eventually they stopped being passed around and for a long time the dolls disappeared. Until...the...day...they ...where found...

And that is where our story begins. Or rather I should say there story begins...

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Antonio roamed the shops looking for the perfect gift. It was that time of year where people hung there stocking and put up there lights. And most of all stormed into shops looking for gifts. And Antonio was no exception to this he had family and friends who he felt deserved at least one present from him. Humming happily he scanned the isles looking for something for his cousin Bella but was disappointed when he found nothing that really jumped out at him.

Sighing in defeat he decided to give up for the day. He had been to every shop in the mall and couldn't find one thing for her. It was quite disappointing because he really wanted to get his Christmas shopping done today. But he still wore his always cheery grin and continued humming Christmas carols.

As he was about to exit he noticed something a shop he had not yet been to. Tilting his head to the side he couldn't help but wonder how he had not seen it. Deciding it wouldn't hurt ti check it out he literally bounced toward the shop.

When he entered he could tell it was an antique shop mostly because everything looked...well antique. He began to wander around marveling at all the things in there they where truly unique. Nearing the back of the shop a something caught his eye it was box. But it was beautiful it had intricate carvings. Beautiful roses where carved into the box they where so realistic. And at the bottom of the plant was a basket of tomato's. This box was literally calling his name yet he couldn't help but wonder if there was something in it. Picking up the box he noticed a weight in it but shrugged it off.

Looking at the case he noticed that besides it was another box in the same fashion only this one was more delicate. Carved on it was a dainty flower that looked like it could be blown over easily. Its petals where pure white and at the bottom much like the other box there was a bowl of..Pasta? Yup defiantly pasta. That made him chuckle realize that he had found the perfect gift for his friends brother. The guy could use a laugh or two. And he would keep the other box because for some reason he felt as if he needed two and the thought pf leaving it here to collect dust made him feel oddly empty.

Smiling he made his way up to the counter and waved to the women behind the counter. "Hola miss I would like to purchase these two boxes."

The old women gave him a wrinkled smile and nodded "You have good taste young man...the last time I met someone with such good taste was long ago." She laughed light heatedly "But are you sure you want both of them they can be quite hard to handle when they are together..." She trailed off

"Oh no this one is for a friend the box reminds me of him for some reason I'm sure he would really like it." He smiled chuckling slightly

The women nodded again "How odd they have never done such a thing before" She mumbled touching the boxes. But then snapped out of her thoughts and smiled "You won't have to pay because the time you will spend with this treasure is payment enough. Besides whats an old lady like me gone do with that money."

Antonio stared at the woman slightly confused but shrugged it off "This is so generous of you. I can not express my gratitude! But I must insist upon paying you!" He took out a fifty dollar bill and laid it on the counter picking the two boxes up again to leave "Thank you mam hopefully I'll be back I really like the stuff you sell here!"

The Old lady smiled and waved " Good luck boy. Your gonna need it. But I hope you love them as much as I once did.."

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Short like really short Gahhh! But I hope people like it but anyway! I do not own Hetalia or any of the characters! But I wish I did I'll try to post a new chapter soon but school is really time consuming right now and all. Maybe I'll have it done by the weekend.