Author Note: All dialogue said by characters are taken from the subtitles from the original English Sub.


This is Hetalia Fantasia: a run-of-the-mill online game where people from around the world can adventure in a fairy tale-like world.

Today's story is about how the usual gang came together here...


"Germany! Japan! Sorry for being late!"

Italy ran with all his might to catch up with the two other nations who waited quite impatiently, especially Germany seeing that he was a serious man.

"You're late!" Germany shouted through gritted teeth.

Japan stared back at the Italian with a gaze of disappointment.

"S-s-sorry," Italy stuttered, apologetically. "I was just taking a short siesta, and before I knew it, it was this time."

Italy knew that he was really in for it now. Seeing Germany clenching his fist was the first sign that he was going to smash his face in, which he really didn't want. Instead, Germany demanded to know what the excuse was.

"How long were you going to make me wait?" he shouted. "I reached Level Fifty while I was waiting for you!"

"Ve... sorry... wait... Level Fifty... on the first day?" Italy was taken aback. Was Germany trying to make him look stupid?

Japan, the professional of reading the atmosphere, stepped in and decided to take Italy's side.

"Please calm down." he told Germany. "Italy didn't do this on purpose."

"Japan..." Italy beamed at his ally.

He felt glad. He was also relieved that his delicate skin wasn't going to be covered in bruises caused by Germany's iron fist.

"While we were waiting for you," Japan continued. "I was able to collect almost all of the rare items."

Japan felt quite pleased with himself as he announced this.

"I feel pretty useless..." said Italy as his grin suddenly turned upside down. "Is it really OK for me to follow you guys?"

Germany folded his arms and sighed, giving in. Let's just hope he doesn't get the puppy eyes involved, he thought.

"It's OK, since you were able to come." he said. "I will assess you so follow me properly."

"Okay!" Italy accepted.

He knew Germany could count on him; at least he let him off for being late.


The trio began their trek through the medieval-like village. Though they were unsure where to even go, they kept walking and waited for adventure to find them.

"This is my first time playing an online game," said Italy, cheerfully. "I'm getting excited!"

Germany goes through their roles one by one. He is a Blacksmith, useful for crafting new weapons. Japan is a Healing Priest, more useful than the average med-kit. Italy is an Adventurer, though he isn't the type that enjoys taking risks. But Germany knew that he must at least try and make an effort.

"Well, well, this seems to be a well-balanced party." said Japan, already knowing everyone's job.

If this game was set in the modern world, Germany may be the Engineer, Japan would be the Doctor and Italy... well, possibly the Cook, just in case. But there are more jobs like a Hacker or a Spy... Japan couldn't think of anything else.

On the other side of the path, two young girls, one with brown hair and one with blue hair, began conversing.

"Hey," said the brunette. "I heard they sell these really cute dresses in this country called Monaco not too far from here. Wanna see?"

"That sounds good," the bluenette squealed. "I want one with lots of frills."

The two friends giggled and rushed off to their destination.

Germany stared down at the floor whilst Japan stared straight ahead, both ignoring them as they walked past. No girl was going to stand in their way; they had a lot going on in their minds right now.

The second they were out of earshot, Germany immediately stopped in his tracks.

Something about those girls meant... danger?

"Hold on a minute..." Germany signalled to Japan.

"Y-Yes, what's the problem?"

Germany remained frozen to the spot, making Japan feel a little anxious.

"Doesn't something feel different?"

Japan thought for a second.

"It seems too... quiet." Japan answered.

"Quiet..."

Germany couldn't quite put a finger on the solution.

Suddenly, as if by magic, both of their brains sparked in unison.

"Ah! Italy's gone!" Germany shouted.

"You're right!" said Japan, panicked by the Italian's absence.

They both turned to find that the Adventurer had vanished out of the blue. How did they not hear his footsteps?

"Italy!" they both yelled but got no response.

They stopped when they realised what had happened. Italy had snuck out of the group and ran off to catch up with the girls. They almost forgot about Italy's flirting. Germany and Japan watched in despair as Italy used all of his charms on the girls.