Now a serious war-time story ! WWII, Giripan. Enjoy !
1940. The Axis attended a meeting, on Italy's demand. And so there was I, short after about ten hours of boring flight, in a black cab that would lead me to the meeting place in Rome. To my knowing, Italy was supposed to be a country were the sun always shone. How wrong was I. When I dizzily stepped out of the cab, I was immediately greeted by a cold and sharp rain, snaking its way past my collar and down my back. I shivered. I entered the vast hall that meant to be welcoming. I went upstairs to the meeting room. Surprisingly enough, I was the last member of the Axis to come. Italy-kun was there (and that was the strangest thing about it), already blabbering enthusiastically. Germany-san addressed me a quick nod and shook my hand. Thanks god his hand was warm. Italy-kun threw his arm around like a madman before he hugged –choked- me.
I apologized for my late arrival and I took a seat. Then Italy-kun stood up suddenly.
"Guys ! Today will be a turn of fate because Germany will finally stop to steal all the victories!"
I kept my poker face, knowing that being annoyed wouldn't lead to anything.
"This time, I am going to be in charge of an invasion! Even if he is known to be an easy target, it will prove that we Italian are brave! So the one I'm going to invade is…"
He threw his pointer finger on the map spread on the table. I instinctively closed my eyes.
"Greece!"
I shot my eyes open when I heard the name of my one and only lover. Herakles? Why? I froze.
"Demo, Italy-kun… ! I stood up from my chair.
-What is it, Nihon? Answered Italy."
I averted his eyes and I sat down, shivering. Germany-san gave me a knowing glance and Italy kept on talking, planning the battle. I felt even worst, and an uncomfortable feeling made its way down my spine. With my damp clothes clinging to me, the cold air of the room… I forgot how to breathe. Then we took a break and I ran to the corridor, where I used the wall to keep balance.
I should have known it would happen when I entered the Axis. Of course, Greece was certainly not an "easy target", and, with his strongly built body that could easily break every single bone in my body –he wouldn't do that, of course, but you feel it in his embrace-, he could handle Italy-kun, and even both of the Italy brothers in a fight. But what would happen if Germany-san decided to help? I kept wondering until I felt myself on the verge of fainting.
When we finished the meeting, there was no other choice to me but to run to Greece's house. And so did I. I rushed to his place (where the weather was way better than in Italy). When I reached past his fence, the world suddenly ran slower and way calmer. I took a deep breath when I turned the doorknob. I entered without even knocking. And there was Herakles, standing to prepare his dinner, and there was his big and solid back I really wanted to embrace now. He turned his head toward me and he smiled warmly. However, I couldn't help but to stay perfectly frozen and shaking. He got nearer and hugged me. Everything turned warm and peaceful when I felt myself being circled by these strong arms. The sole human presence my body tolerated now. He leaned downwards to give my forehead a single peck.
"Hi, Kiku" he said calmy. My mouth wouldn't open. I simply bowed –how cold- and he led me to a chair. I sat. He put a full plate before me. I began to eat hesitantly. I might have looked really down because soon enough, Herakles went to reach for my hand, before he enclosed his bigger one around it. He didn't avert my eyes :
"Kiku, what's wrong?" I felt my throat tighten and I finally managed to get these words sorted out:
"Herakles… The Axis is going to invade you."
Done for the first chapter! In fact this story had been in my mind for some time, but I couldn't decide whether I was motivated enough to publish it or not. And now you get the answer 3 ! Reviews Please !