It's often been said, that when we reach our most desperate, that our true selves come out. But now matter how desperate I felt, nothing changed. Nothing ever changed…until I hit my breaking point.
"So this is that haunted mansion you told me about!" America exclaimed, a broad grin on his face as he stared at the door. I nodded, smiling at him as my brother gave me a curious look. We were all here once again; the nations of the world standing outside a door. A door to a beautiful Western styled mansion, where monsters supposedly roamed. At least that's what the rumors said.
"It certainly looks interesting, da?" Russia asked, more of a statement than a question.
"I think we should go in aru." China murmured, looking around.
"Yes, let's go investigate." England agreed. France stepped forward, opening the door and walking in. The others followed him, but I stayed outside for a moment. This would be the last bit of fresh air I would be seeing for a while….
Entering the house, I shuddered as the door closed behind us.
"Woohoo! This looks like fun!" America cheered, pumping a fist in the air. I felt a poking against my arm, making me jump slightly. I turned to see Romano staring at me.
"Ve~ fratello, what is it?" I asked, pulling a fake smile. He frowned slightly.
"Nothing, you just seem a bit off just now…." He murmured, turning away as he heard Spain exclaim over a painting. A loud noise could be heard from upstairs, and everyone turned to stare at the ceiling.
"What was that unawesome noise?" Prussia wondered aloud.
"I'll go investigate." Japan murmured, starting to move towards the stairs.
"I'll go with you, honhonhon~" France followed him up the stairs, disappearing from my view.
"I guess it's starting…" I murmured, watching as America, Prussia, and Germany started walking off down a separate hallway. "Wait, I think everyone should stay here!"
The others gave me surprised looks.
"But why dude? We should explore!" Alfred said, still walking.
"But-" I was interrupted by Germany waving it off.
"It's fine Italy. We'll be careful." He said, giving me a comforting smile. I tried to smile in return as the two dragged him him off.
"Ita-chan, it's okay! Watch this! Fusososososo!" Spain patted my back, right before another tremor shook the ground. A loud thump could be heard behind us, and everyone turned around slowly. Towering over us was a large, grey giant who stared at us with soulless eyes.
"W-Wha the heck is that aru?" China blurted out, as we started backing up. It walked closer, its eyes fixed on me.
"R-Run! Run away now!" I yelled, jerking everyone's attention to me before they scattered. I ran down another hallway, but I could hear someone following, looking over my shoulder. I could see Romano, Spain, and England following me, as the giant followed behind them. I waved them after me, leading them up a flight of stairs. Letting them run past, I stared at the monster. It stayed at the bottom of the stairs, looking up at me.
"You will never escape, you know that right?" it said.
"I will. And they'll be escaping with me." I shot back, glaring at him. It walked away, leaving me by myself on the stairs. Sighing, I ran to catch up with the others, who looked up in surprise as I ran into the room.
"Italy! What took you so long!" England exclaimed, giving me a confused look.
"Ve~ It was nothing!" I replied quickly, pasting on a smile. Romano narrowed his eyes, walking over to me. I flinched as he grabbed my arm, forcing me to look at him.
"Fratellino, what is wrong with you?" He asked in a gruff voice, staring at me. "You're acting strange. And don't give me that it's nothing shit either!"
A nervous smile rose to my face as I tried to get my brother's hand off my arm. "It really is nothing…"
"You're a dam liar, and a bad one at that!" He snarled, pulling me till we were inches away from each other. Our eyes locked; and Romano let go of me after a moment.
"I'm sorry for scaring you…" He mumbled, walking out the room. I started to go after him, but Spain stopped me.
"I'll go deal with him Ita-chan. Stay here." He said, smiling. I nodded slowly, watching as he disappeared to the door.
"I'm going to look for the others. You stay here." England remarked, right before leaving the room. I stared at the empty room, before punching the wall.
"Idioti…you guys are doing what he wants…" I murmured, dropping to my knees as I cradled my hurt hand.
It starts by separation. Soon, a few of them will disappear. Then, a few of them will die. All to protect me.
America, France, and England all died beside each other. Their last words were: Dude, get outta here before I throw my hamburger at you. Honhon, don't cry Ita-chan. Wanker, don't let our hard work be for naught.
China, Japan, and Russia died in pieces but not till they spit in the face of the enemy.
"Go Ita-chan. Get to the others." Prussia said to me, standing in front of the bodies of Canada and Germany. I'll stay with them to my last awesome breath, but you have to see your brother."
By the time I reached my brother, he was gone. He was beside big brother Spain, who looked up at me with a sad expression.
"Roma did something foolish…but it was brave…" He murmured, wincing because of his injuries. "The door is over there. You can get out."
I ran, almost tripping as I went past the door and into the room. 'I have to go back. I have to go back.' I went in, twiddling with the clock till I heard a snap. I tried to fix the clock, but it wouldn't go back
"W-What's wrong? I-I can't go back!" I stuttered, frantically trying to turn the clock. "Why won't you turn? TURN, DAMN YOU!" Tears poured down my face, my knees hitting ground as I heard a thumping sound behind me. Turning slowly, I stared up at the form of the grey monster.
"Well…it seems I've finally caught you…" It said. I nodded, standing up shakily.
"Great! Kill me! I can''t stand this anymore!" I yelled, laughing hysterically as tears hit the ground. "Now! You know you want to!" A larger hand reached out, latching around my throat as he slowly strangled the life out of me. I stared into its eyes, a wry grin on my face. Finally…this horrible ordeal will be over! It'll finally be over….
"You really are the most foolish of all of us." The pressure around my throat immediately disappeared as I dropped to the ground. I looked up in surprise, barely moving away in enough time to dodge the giant's body as it fell over. A figure stood on top of it's body, smiling down at me. The brown hair in a ponytail and dress were enough to make her recognizable.
"It's nice to see you again Feli!" She said cheerfully. I stared up at her in shock, wiping the tears from my eyes.
"M-Margherita?"