Title : 30 Days With You
Main Pairing : UsUk ( From Axis Powers Hetalia ).
Plot : Arthur Kirkland is a shinigami or a grim reaper, to be simple. Alfred F. Jones suffers the 4th stage of Cancer, and was announced that he only had 30 days left to live. He meets Arthur, who then reveals that he is a shinigami and is the one taking Alfred's soul. Arthur then hangs out with Alfred for the human's last 30 days. They eventually become friends and find romance too.
Author's Notes (Read!) : Hello everyone! It is I, naomixtenshi and I am here to give you another fanfic of Hetalia but this time, UsUk. So, this is an idea which I thought of when I was about to sleep. And I guess I also based this of to the doujinshi that I read which is Gilbert and the Shinigami where in the pairng is Prussia x Italy. Italy's a shinigami and Gilbert is about to die of sickness. Go read it, it was very sad ; A ; Oh and there is also a Spamano version of that. I don't recall the title though. But in this one, I'll be doing some different things and stuff. Btw, let me just explain some stuff about Artie.
Well, I made Artie and his fellow shinigamis live in the Underworld. So there, there is a place called Glyn ( Glin) which I made up, where in they train incoming shinigamis. Oh and btw, when a death takes place, the person chooses in where he would like to live his afterlife. Three choices. Hell (Demons), Heaven (Angels) and The Underworld (Shinigamis). If he chooses the Underworld, he will be trained and then becomes a shinigami. I guess that's it. You guys will learn more in the story :D
OOO. And please note that the italicized characters are flashbacks.
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CHAPTER ONE
Day 1 - June 10 , 2014
" I'm sorry Mr . Jones but, you've reached the 4th stage of Cancer. I'm afraid you only have 30 days left to live." The doctor frowned at his statement.
This made Alfred F. Jones and especially his younger brother, Matthew Williams stutter in shock. " B-But doc, is there some kind of medicine that we can use for it to go away?" Matthew said in a Canadian accent with a quiet voice. " I'm afraid not.. It's the most dangerous stage and it cannot be removed. But I can give you medicine, in case you feel something bad." The doctor started listing some medicines in his paper. After that, he tore it off from the pad and handed the list over to Matthew. " You may get your medicine from the pharmacy. Once again, I am truly sorry.."
Alfred remained quiet and went out of the room together with his sibling. " Let's go get your medicine, okay?" Matthew patted his brother's head affectionately. They headed towards the pharmacy. Matthew went over the counter to get his brother's medicine while Alfred waited on one of the series of chairs, his head down until a pair of arms wrapped around him. He looked up and it was Matthew, he had a heavy paper bag in one of his hands. " Don't worry.. We'll find a way to remove it, okay..?" Matthew smiled but then tears started dwelling up in his eyes.
Alfred laughed and smiled as well, " I can do this..I'm the hero, right?" He then started crying like Matthew but still had a smile on his face. He kissed his younger brother on the forehead, " Thank you Mattie."
" Now why don't we go home and eat pancakes?" Matthew asked.
" Sounds great." Alfred chuckled. After that, the two siblings made their way home. They only live in an apartment. It was not that small or big but it was nice and comfortable. Their landlord, Roderich Edelstein and his wife, Elizaveta Hedevary had let them stay without any rent. The couple were good friends with their parents and were really sad about their death.
Alfred sat on the sofa, watching the Avengers, his favorite movie., while eating some hamburgers. To be honest, Alfred has repeated it over a hundred times. Yet, he never gets sick of it.
The movie was finished. Alfred decided to get his lazy ass off the couch and take a walk outside. He wore a blue hoodie and some jeans. " Mattie, I'm going out." He shouted across the room. Matthew was at his room, writing some stuff with his bear, Kumajiro. " O-Oh, okay then. Take care!" The Canadian replied as loud as he can. Alfred then left their apartment and started having a peaceful walk.
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" Alfred F. Jones. Male. Age, 19. Birth date, July 4. Cause of death, Cancer. Expected time of death, July 09, 2014, 5:30 pm." Arthur Kirkland read out loud the victim's details inside his folder. It was a bright and sunny day in America and he's out here doing his work as a shinigami. " Damn you, frog.." he cursed while furrowing his thick eyebrows. If it weren't for Francis, he would've been back in his home, taking a day off but the French gave him a good deal..
In the Underworld... Yesterday..
Arthur was peacefully sipping a cup of tea inside his house until there was some loud knocking on his door, " Honhonhonhonhon~" The British immediately knew who it was. He didn't answer it but then, the knocking became louder. He groaned in frustration, " Agh, wait a minute, frog!" He headed to over his door and opened it only to see a blonde with shoulder-length hair and a stubble growing out of his chin. " What do you need, frog?" Arthur glared.
" Well, that is not a very good thing to greet people, mon ami!" Francis said with a sad look on his face which made Arthur much more annoyed.
" Whatever. Now answer my question."
" Ah, I need you to reap a soul for me."
" Why? Can't you do it by yourself?"
" I can't. I have to go and party with Antonio and Gilbert."
" What kind of reason is that!?"
" I don't know, but can you please do it for me?" Francis pleaded.
" N.O."
" Whyyy!?"
" I'm on a day off." He glared at the French.
" I'll make you a deal!" Francis winked. This made Arthur interested. " Okay..what is it?" " I won't pester you around for a month!" Francis grinned. Arthur sighed, it's better doing the job than Francis messing him around. " Alright, I accept your deal."
" Honhonhonhon~! Thank you eyebrows! Here's the victim's information." He handed over a folder to Arthur. Arthur took it in his hands, " Well, you can start off by not calling me eyebrows. I'll do my best."
Arthur was wearing a t-shirt with the British flag printed on it. Oh, how he loved England. It is where he was living before he turned into a shinigami. He remembered his death which is he got into a car accident. He also wore some jeans. Normally, he would be wearing his uniform. It is a formal black suit but most shinigamis don't do that now.
" Alright, now where is my victim.." He whispered to himself, scanning the city on top of the building. He then saw his target. He jumped off the back of the tall building and of course, landed safely. He walked slowly towards his target, who was at McDonalds, eating some hamburgers. Arthur sighed. It's not that he didn't like McDonalds, it's just that he preferred eating scones and sipping tea instead of hamburgers and shakes. He went in and approached the man. He was wearing a hoodie, which was down, revealing his blonde hair, blue eyes and his glasses.
Shinigamis weren't supposed to reveal themselves. They often blend with humans as well as the Demons and Angels. But harder, because they have wings and shinigami's don't. Arthur really didn't know why he chose to being a shinigami, that's what his heart wishes, probably. He sat at the back of Alfred's seat and started observing him. He took out his book and folder from his backpack and did some notes. " Ahh, man, this bottle's empty." Alfred pouted as he held up the ketchup bottle in his hand. He turned to his back, and saw Arthur. He took his tray full of burgers, fries and a shake and sat in front of Arthur.
" Hey dude~ You don't mind if I sit here?" Alfred asked. Arthur flinched then blushed, " U-Uh..no..it's fine.." He covered the folder and book with his arms.
" Okay. Thanks. What'cha doin'?"
" Oh, nothing. This is just uh, work stuff.." Arthur looked down at his folder and started adding more notes.
" Eh.. I see.. Where do you work?"
Arthur mentally wanted to hit Alfred to stop him asking some questions. " I..uh..work at the library.."
" I'm Alfred. Alfred F. Jones. You?" He held out a hand then Arthur shook it slowly, " Arthur..Kirkland."
After an awkward silence between them, Arthur opened his bag, revealing his scythe. " Woah, dude! Is that a scythe?!" Alfred stood up from his seat making some eyes look at him. Arthur quickly pulled Alfred back. " S-Shut up, git! Don't be so loud. And n-no..This is not a scythe.." He said, which was pretty obvious that his last statement wasn't true. " I'm sure it is a scythe! Kiku told me about these! You're a shinigami, aren't you!?" Alfred's eyes lit up. Arthur sighed and gave up.
" Yes, yes, I am a shinigami..and I'm here to.."
" Get my soul? Yeah yeah, I know, I'm gonna die." Alfred added.
" Yeah..that's right.."
" So those things that you're doing aren't work stuff, huh?"
Arthur looked at his notes, " Uh, well they're work stuff..For my real job."
" I see. Want some burgers?" Alfred smiled, handing one over to Arthur. " No thank you." Arthur declined. Alfred pouted, " Why not? They're delicious!" " I prefer my scones and tea." " Ah, you live in England?" Alfred asked curiously.
" I used to."
" Ah, you moved?"
" That's not it, Idiot! I died, in a car accident. I now live in the underworld."
" Wow~ That's cool! So you mean, when I died I can live in the underworld?"
" Mhm. But not only in the underworld. You can choose. If you want to go to Hell and become a demon, Heaven, where you become an angel and the Underworld, where you become like us." Arthur retorted. " Oh.." Alfred took a sip from his soda. " So, tell me about yourself?" Arthur continued taking his notes. " Eh, I like hamburgers..I..like playing computer games. I have a younger step-brother named Mattie, Matthew Williams. He's the son of my step mom, Madeline. Madeline and my dad met and they got married. But one day, when they were on their way home from their trip, the plane crashed.." Alfred frowned, so did Arthur. " S-Sorry.."
" Oh, It's fine.." He smiled, "When our parents died, one of our close family friends let us stay in their apartment for no pay, which is good. Mattie works at a cafe and I work at a convenience store but stopped because of my condition right now. Oh and one thing, I am the Hero!~" Alfred started laughing. Arthur found the other's laugh really annoying but then he smiled. The two continued talking each other until it was already at dusk.
" Well, I better go now, I don't want Mattie to be worried."
Alfred stood up from his seat. " It's nice meeting you, Artie!" Arthur glared at the American for the given nickname. " Don't call me that, idiot..Anyways, don't tell anyone about me or this whole thing, okay?" He slund his backpack on his shoulder and walked away. " Bye, See you tomorrow."
" Tomorrow?" Alfred asked with a confused look.
Arthur turned with a smile on his face, " I'm going to observe you from now on until your death." Then walked away.
Alfred blushed then walked out of the place, not knowing being followed on his way home.
Author's Notes : I hope you guys liked it! Artie will be a stalker-ish person from now on xD Since he's a shinigami and they are supposed to observe their victi Don't forget to Fave, Followand especially Review! I would appreciate hearing what you guys think of the story. So please review! :D That's all and thanks for reading!