Lost Time Chapter 1

The Day it Happened

I was only young when that painful day happened. I never saw it coming; everything seemed to be going fine. There was no sign that something so devastating would happen; I didn't think I would lose my best friend, no. I didn't think I would lose the one person who I've ever loved.

It was a normal day at Mr Austria's house; the sun was shining though the gaps in the trees, birds were out singing the morning tune, Miss Hungary and I were cleaning the kitchen ready for breakfast and Mr Austria was playing his violin like he does every morning.

"Italy, could you go sweep the garden ready for breakfast, I'll finish up here!" Miss Hungary asked. She was an incredibly kind woman; she was like an older sister to me. She had long mousy brown hair which fell below the shoulders and her emerald green eyes were truly beautiful. She really did look after me well; especially when it felt like world came to an end.

I agreed and went to go sweep the garden. I always loved to sweep the garden; Mr Austria's garden was big and it was filled with beautiful flowers and plants. It was just the perfect garden to draw.

"H-Hello Italy" I heard a voice come from behind one of the bushes. It was no other than my good friend Holy Rome; however I had a little secret that nobody knew. I was in fact in love with Holy Rome but I was too shy to confess to him.

"Holy Rome! It's so good to see you!" I replied. I was always so happy whenever I was with Holy Rome. We pretty much did everything together, he would help me with my chores and he would also draw pictures with me. However he would always get upset and moody because my drawings were always better than his but we would always laugh it off in the end. He really was the one I cared for the most.

"Italy, I need to talk to you about something" Holy Rome said.

"What is it Holy Rome?" I asked. His tone saddened me.

"I'm have to go away for a while, Italy" Holy Rome looked away from me, it seemed as if he was going to cry, but was that just me hoping he would?

"W-what do you mean?" My voice began to break, those words he said to me felt heavy on me. Seeing him was one of the only things I loved to do.

"I have to go to war but I promise that I will come back to you!" Holy Rome grabbed my hand and I could feel my face becoming red.

"You'll come back safe and sound!" I insisted.

"Of course Italy! I promise I will come back! Safe and sound! And to seal this promise..." Holy Rome agreed.

"Seal the prom..." I was interrupted by something soft and warm; it was Holy Rome's lips. At that time it felt like time had stopped, for that split second, everything was falling into place. However, that bliss moment would come to an end.

Several weeks, months, even years went by and I still hadn't seen Holy Rome. Nothing was the same anymore, the things I used to love, didn't feel right anymore. I couldn't sweep the garden anymore, I couldn't draw my pictures anymore, I couldn't do anything I used to do with Holy Rome anymore. But just when I thought things might get better, they got worse.

It was mid afternoon the day my world came crashing down, the day I was told that Holy Rome had fallen.

Austria, Hungary and myself were in the music room; Austria was playing his new piece to us when we heard a knock at the door.

"I'll just be right back, there is someone at the door" Hungary told us as she walked out the door. She was gone for couple of minutes but then she came in with a formal looking man. He was dressed in a suit, he looked rather important. But then I realized that man was one of Holy Rome's workers, I didn't understand why he was there but I knew it couldn't be good.

"Are you acquainted with Sir Holy Rome?" The strange man asked.

"Yes, he's a good friend of mine" I replied with the feeling of dread.

"I'm sorry to say but Sir Holy Rome has fallen, he has lost the war" The strange man said. I couldn't believe what I just heard, how could I believe that the man that I loved had died! I couldn't bring myself to say anything. I just stood and stared at the man in shock. The man gave me a sad smile and then walked out leaving me, no, all three of us in shock. Austria and Hungary knew how close I was with Holy Rome.

I could feel the tears well up in my eyes, when I swallowed I could feel a lump in my throat. I began to shake and I feel to my knees. I couldn't hold it in anymore, I had to let it out.

"AHHH! WHY! WHY HAS HOLY ROME LEFT ME! HE PROMISED THAT HE WOULD COME BACK TO ME! DID THAT KISS MEAN NOTHING! PLEASE DON'T LEAVE ME HOLY ROME! DON'T LEAVE ME ALONE AGAIN! HOLY ROME!" I screamed out. I couldn't believe he was gone, the man that I loved is now gone.

I was just knelt on the fall with my tears streaming down. Hungary came and knelt by my side but she didn't say anything, she just put her hand on my shoulder. I could tell how much she wanted to tell me but she couldn't. Austria stood beside me but the he also knelt beside me and put his hand on my shoulder. I still could not believe that Holy Rome had fallen. Holy Rome was gone.