The rain poured down with a harsh might on the run down city. Through the raindrops a man ran while keeping hold of two children. One a three year old he carried in his left arm, the other a four year old who struggled to run beside him while holding his right hand. The man stopped and stood against a wall to allow the young girl a chance to catch her breath. This escapade certainly wasn't an easy task for someone so little but they hadn't any time to lose.

After reassurance that she was ready to run again they took off, only this time with more haste because the man began to hear the echoes of demands telling their pursuers which way to go. These three were being chased. They were once part of a large family who lead a powerful mafia business had been a part of the family since the 1920's when their first ancestor first came to America. However an act of treason resulted in the family being killed off leaving only the three of them left. The man didn't care what happened to him, he had lived a long life, however his granddaughters had barely begun theirs. And so here he is, rushing to the home of a close friend so that these girls may carry on the family line and hopefully age while forgetting this tragedy.

Finally he arrived at the home and after setting free his granddaughter's hand he pounded on the door begging for a quick answer. And a quick answer he received.

"Romulus!" A man with long blonde hair answered the door and looked frantic to see his friend on the other side. News has already spread about the family and he grew anxious to keep his friend safe.

"Alaric, I'm sorry and don't want to be a burden but I need you to do me one favor."

Romulus had taken a very somber attitude; much different compared to his typical carefree lifestyle. Behind Alaric his own two grandsons emerged looking curiously between the two men as well as the other children. The younger of the boys latched onto his grandfather's leg and received a pat to the head for comfort.

"Anything you need. You know I will always be willing to help."

Romulus gave a sad smile. Alaric and himself had always been there for each other through thick and thin. Alaric often joined Romulus on his less than legal antics since they were teenagers. The Vargas family treated him like one of their own. To remember how strong their friendship is was more reassuring then either would ever realize. When he felt two tiny hands grab hold of his right hand Romulus hung his head and let out a deep sigh.

"I need to you take Lovina" He said in a grave voice. Lovina looked up to her grandfather with wide eyes. She did not understand anything that was happening. Her family had only spoken in Italian and hearing her Grandfather speak in English kept her in the dark. However hearing her own name clued her in that she was involved. "It would mean the world to me if you did" Romulus added.

Alaric nodded his head accepting to care for the child. Though he had young children of his own that could certainly be a handful he couldn't possibly turn her down. Not when he saw how defeated Romulus looked. His family meant everything to him and he absolutely adored his granddaughters. Letting them go was obviously a difficult task. Romulus gave a weak smile before he knelt down to Lovina's level and wrapped her in a one armed hug due to her sister still being carried in his other. He whispered comforting words to her in Italian telling her everything would be alright and that she had to stay strong. He lightly nudged her towards Alaric and the boys.

"What about Feliciana? Will she be staying with us as well?" Alaric asked after putting a light hand on Lovina's shoulder.

"No. I think the safest thing for them is to keep them separated. I'll find another home for Feliciana." He looked toward the slightly snoozing girl in his arm. The mafia had not seen much of the girls due to their mother thinking they were too young to learn of this very merciless business. These antagonists only knew they looked much like each other and took after Romulus's traits. Keeping the girls apart could prevent them from putting two and two together. Hopefully anyway. With a deep sigh Romulus stepped up to Alaric and wrapped his right arm around him in a strong hug to which Alaric returned.

"Grazie. Grazie mille!" A lone tear escaped from Romulus's eye.

He stepped back and gave one more look to Alaric before looking to the boys next to him. One with nearly white hair and red eyes and the other with blonde hair and blue eyes who looked much like Alaric himself.

"I expect you boys to be nice to my little Lovina." He said sternly but with a smile all the same.

The boy with white hair, who was clearly the oldest, nodded his head swiftly and even saluted Romulus while the younger gave a quiet 'yes sir'. Romulus knelt down to Lovina and gave her a kiss on the cheek and said his goodbye just before he started to walk away from the home.

Lovina, being so young, thought she was being abandoned. When her grandfather walked away she prepared to run after him. However before she could even get to her fourth step Alaric had come up behind her and picked her up and kept her from following Romulus. Lovina felt heartbroken. She thought he didn't want her anymore. She thought he was going to keep Feliciana because he loved her more. She thought he didn't love her at all. However unknown to her, during her cries for Romulus to come back he was crying tears of his own. He felt like he had betrayed Lovina, but somewhere in his rational mind he knew this was best. He prayed that Lovina would grow up and forget this whole mess. Feliciana is too young so though the memories could be faint she would most likely forget within a few years time. Lovina's memory though could be stronger and Romulus begged that it wouldn't hold her back. That she could become a stronger person because of it.

Romulus ran through the slums of this city yet again trying to arrive at another friends house. He felt it was a vein attempt though because that home was too far away, he was too old, and the traitors were catching up to him. He looked around looking for inspiration. Some idea to keep his little Feliciana safe. While looking he saw a young boy swiftly running though the neighborhood much like he had. It was a long shot but this was his only chance.

"Excuse me! Please! Stop!" Romulus shouted while running up to the boy. The boy stopped and looked up to Romulus being both curious and cautious. He had short wavy brown hair and emerald eyes and looked to be no older than six

"Little boy, I am Romulus. What is your name?" He asked while lightly cradling Feliciana who began to stir.

"Antonio"

"Antonio. Strong name for likely a strong boy." He praised while Antonio subtly puffed out his chest and stood straighter.

"I was wondering if you might be able to help me Antonio."

"Si señor?" Antonio stepped just a little closer to Romulus as they began to speak in hushed tones.

"I was hoping you might be able to take my granddaughter with you to your home. She needs a nice home and unfortunately I cannot provide that for her. I know this must be a lot to ask for." Putting Feliciana in the care of strangers certainly did not sound like the best of ideas but anything was better than the position they were in now. Romulus silently prayed that this new family would take her and treat her well.

"I think my mamá always wanted a daughter."

After he gave a relieved sigh Romulus patted Antonio on the back and said "You are a very good boy Antonio. Thank you very much."

Romulus lightly shook Feliciana awake and put her on the ground a gave a kiss to her cheek.

"Feli avete bisogno di andare con Antonio ora. Va bene?" He said to her in Italian. She didn't understand why she was told to do this but she did not protest. Romulus heard his attackers coming and told Antonio to take his leave. The young Spaniard walked up to Feliciana and took her hand and they ran away while Romulus ran the opposite way hoping to stall and giving the children more time to escape to Antonio's home, wherever that may be.

When he turned the corner he was met with two cars blocking his path along with eight other men; all from his mafia. One stood in the center with a cigar hanging out his smug smirk

"Mario," Romulus seethed. This was the bastard that lead the revolt. Romulus knew he spread lies about the family to turn everyone against them. He had his suspicions about Mario wanting to take control for some time but always thought they were the paranoid thoughts of an old man.

"Romulus! You look good! All things considered anyway. I truly hope you don't take this whole ordeal personally. I mean, it's only business." At this smug remark the other seven men and charged toward Romulus and had begun to ruthlessly beat him with no mercy. When Romulus was curled into a ball on the ground Mario strode up to him and lightly picked up his head with his foot.

"I noticed the girls are missing. What are you trying to do Romulus? Play the hero? You and I both know you are far from a hero. So why don't you tell me where they are? I'll even make it quick for them. They won't feel a thing." Mario sounded like a snake to Romulus.

Romulus grit his teeth and closed his mouth in a thin line. Mario grew frustrated. He always hated how this man could be so stubborn at times. He hated how strong his will power was. He bent down and grabbed Romulus's jaw in his right hand and looked him in the eye.

"Where are they, Romulus."

Romulus glared at Mario before saying "Burn in hell! Figlio di puttana!" Romulus ended this statement by spitting in Mario's eye.

Having enough of him Mario quickly stood, wiped the spit from his face, and released his gone from its holster.

Nearly twenty blocks away Antonio and Feliciana stumbled from the sound of a loud gunshot.

sooo this is the beginning of my story! new author to the hetalia game but i'd like to say i write enough fanfiction to at least write a decent story:P let me know what you think so far! all criticism welcome. but i hope you won't be too harsh! still a person with feelings! lol

ugh i have no idea how i feel about naming Germania Alaric. i cant tell you how many websites i went to looking for popular german names. i hope its alright though

next chapter should be up like tomorrow. please feel free to review! thank you! kk bye!:)