Two men were sitting, staring into a mirror that showed some training grounds and two men arguing. The dark room surrounding them filled with shelves containing various tools and materials required for magic. One of the figures had pinkish orange hair, freckles could be seen on his cheeks, eyes an eerie blue with pink swirls and his pastel-pink and blue clothes could be seen from under his dark robes. The other, had tan skin, with darker hair than his counterpart shown in the mirror, his magenta-colored eyes sharp as he assessed the scene portrayed.
Luci's point of view (PoV)
"Him. I want him." I stared through the portal at the tall, well-built, blonde country, who was currently yelling at the weak, cowardly, lazy version of me for running from practice. Again.
"Are you sure?" The little pink haired country next to me asked. "He might be hard to control. I could show you a delightfully weak country and nobody would know he was missing because they barely know he is there..."
"No. I'll be able to break this one." And besides, it was more fun when they fought back
"Ok dearest. If you're certain I can have him in your possession tonight. You'll just have to wait until after midnight I'm afraid. It's the best time for magic and I need time to prepare the spell and items."
"I'm certain. Thank you, Oliver,"
"There is no trouble at all my dear. By the way are you sure you don't want a cupcake? The ones with purple frosting are fresh out of the oven," I laughed. Who knows what poor idiot was baked into the little poisonous lumps on the table.
"I'm afraid I can't accept your kind and generous offer but I wouldn't want to spoil my appetite for dinner."
"Oh yes of course. How silly of me. If I may... what does dear Luther think of you bringing another pet home?"
"He doesn't know yet. And I hope it will stay a surprise?"
"Of course, Luciano." He said matter of factly, waving away the subject as he led me to the door, "as much as I enjoy your company. I must ask you to leave. I have a lot to do and you being here might cause me to forget something crucial. I wouldn't want to damage your gift before you've had a go at him. Meet me at the park ten minutes to midnight"
"Understood. I'll see you tonight." I climbed down the front stairs leaving the brightly colored house behind, a sinister smile on my face. I loved the challenge of breaking a new pet and I've been handed my dream choice. I have found the perfect pet.
"Ludwig..." I tested the name on my lips "Hmm… no, I think I'll name him something else... maybe Leo... or Fiammetta... hmm I'll decide later." I began to imagine the wonderful process of breaking him as I walked to my car. I got in and drove away singing softly. "Happy birthday to me, happy birthday to me, how will I train my little pet? Happy birthday to me."
Feliciano (PoV)
"Hey! Hey Germany! Germany wait up!" I called out to my best friend as I ran up to him. "Can we play together tomorrow?" I gazed up at him hopefully.
"..." He looked down at me as I hugged his waist, looking up at him hopefully.
"Pleeeaaaasssse?" he blushed slightly and looked away from my face.
"A-hem... Fine." He gave in with a small smile, rolling his eyes a little bit.
"Yaaay." I knew for sure that he would do whatever I had planned.
"Do you want me to come get you in the morning?"
"Nope." I smiled. "I want to pick you up for once." I had so many plans to choose from and I rattled off my favorite choices to my favorite person as we walked home from the training grounds. I fell asleep that night with a million different plans in my head and a happy smile on my face.
Luciano (PoV)
"Is it ready yet? I glared impatiently at the odd setup in front of me. We were in the middle of a large, empty park, Oliver was standing in a large chalk circle with weird pictures and letters drawn around the edges. There was a basin in the exact center of the circle that was filled to the brim with a dark red liquid that was most likely blood.
"Yes, it's ready. All that I have to do now is say the incantation and he is yours." Germany was reflected in the pool, fast asleep. And I? I was forbidden from even touching the circle so I paced outside it.
"Alright Luciano, I will begin the spell. So, if you could cease that infernal pacing? You are distracting me and I don't want to mess up the spell." I stopped and sat on the chair that Oliver had set up for me.
"Thank you so much for doing this for me." I knew I was making the normally gentle 2p nervous, but I couldn't help myself. My birthday wish was finally coming true. I was finally getting the one gift I had been asking for, for years. I sat back as the incantation began.
"Gnireffus sih dna sreep sih fo yresim eht eb llahs rewop eht rof tnemyap ym. Snoisnemid neewteb nam siht gnirb ot rewop eht evig. Aelp ym raeh esrevinu eht fo sdrol eht taht sepoh eht ni hsiw ym tuo tsac I." A dark aura seemed to seep out of Oliver, the already dark sky grew even darker and the pool began to bubble. The image of Germany grew larger until it looked like he was curled up in the basin. His form rising from the liquid, taking shape then solidifying. After a short time, I was staring at Germany asleep in a shallow puddle. Oliver looked satisfied and said something in the language of magic as he slid a small knife out of his robes to make a cut on Germany's hand.
"Esrevinu siht revo drol taht sdog eht fo hcea rof tset a. stset eerht setelpmoc mih sevol ohw eno eht litnu ereh dnuob eb lliw eh doolb laicifircas eht htiw doolb sih gnixim yb." I was slightly miffed that I was getting a wounded pet, but as I watched, the cut vanished and the blood that had escaped the small wound was wiped away from some strange force. I took a step forward to greet my pet but Oliver, gentle Oliver who would never hurt a fly, turned and glared at me.
"Do NOT break the circle. The spell is not finished and you could send him back if you take another step." I paused and watched as he removed several items from a table I didn't notice earlier. He turned, holding his hands out showing me a rope, a pair of handcuffs, a small remote, and a leash and collar set.
"Choose." My choice was as easy as they come.
"I would like to bring my pet home tonight." The rope and handcuffs disappeared into his sleeves as Oliver attached the collar around Germany's neck and walked towards me handing me the leash and a remote, breaking the circle.
"Where am I?" I looked up at the angry voice. "Italy?" he seemed almost… hopeful… "No, you are not him. Impostor, what have you done?" I noticed that other than sitting up Germany hadn't attempted to move from the basin, His sleeping clothes were drenched in the dark red liquid as was his beautiful blonde hair, messy from sleep, .
"Oliver? Why doesn't he try to escape?" I was confused and a little worried... Maybe this version was broken... maybe I should have gone with the one Oli had suggested?
"The collar prevents him from moving much without your consent. However, if the collar doesn't work just push the green button on the remote and he will feel a jolt of electricity getting stronger and more painful until he obeys you." He explained. "Do you understand Mutt?" This question was directed at Germany who glared.
"Yes." The answer was short… angry… I felt a thrill at the look of confused hatred in his eyes, to him I looked a lot like his little shadow, the one he cared so much for.
"Good." The dark aura finally left Oliver as he turned once again to me. "Now my dear can you please leash your pet? We are in a public place and we must act like civilized people." His voice was once again cheerful and happy, no longer laced with power.
"Yes" I moved towards the fuming country and clipped the leash to the collar. I was happy to see that he didn't even flinch. Then, unable to resist the magic in the collar, he followed me as the three of us left the circle and basin behind.
"Oliver? What should I name it?" I glanced at the man behind us, shivering in the cool October air.
"I AM NOT SOME DOG YOU CAN CONTROL!" I ignored his angry outburst.
"Hmm well I don't know my dear. That is up to you." we were nearing my car "Whatever you decide I'm sure it will suit him perfectly."
"Thank you again. Goodnight." I opened the back door first and willed Germany to get in. He did.
"It was no trouble, really. Goodnight my dear." He bid me farewell as I climbed into the front of my vehicle.
Notes:
Okay FIRST: welcome back my dear readers, I am back from the dead and I hope to remain that way for a long time…
SECOND: Those who have been here awhile may notice some key differences such as chapters 'missing' and different wording or events… this is intentional in my rearranging of the story… instead the chapters will be longer and hopefully neater
THIRD: I have… acquired a helper or 4 to proofread and spellcheck my chapters… so again hopefully they should flow better and make more sense.
FORTH: I am going to reopen the name poll for Germany because I got some WONDERFUL suggestions from you guys and I think that I would like a more complete poll with as many votes as possible