Here's chapter 2. I don't own Hetalia.
Chapter 2 Questioning Emotions
A 2p is supposed to dangerous, threatening, and only takes care of oneself. They can help another nation if they want to, but that's it. They cannot allow their emotions to get in the way. But... What if they do?
Those were the thoughts that prevented Leonas from getting any sleep. After the whole scene in the mirror, the 2p was left with so many unanswered questions that he wanted the answers to. But with the mirror only showed him those brief moments of what was happening, he couldn't. And after seeing Toris' arm, he couldn't help but feel worried for his counterpart.
I wonder... What's happening now? Is he alright? he asked himself before smacking himself if the face. Oh get over it Leonas! It's not like you could do anything to help at the moment. And besides, it's not your battle! But... What if it is...
Leonas felt himself groan as he got out of bed and walked towards the bathroom. Damn it... This is the first time I've truely felt conflicted on something that would seem so minor! Why should I even get involved in something that doesn't involve protecting those being broken by the axis!? He's not being tortured by them!
But he is being tortured... A voice whispered into Leonas' ears, one that sounded a lot like his own. He's being tortured by Russia, and he's rather sadistic...
Leonas shook his head as he looked at the mirror in the bathroom. "That Russia is the one in their world, not ours. What he does to my other shouldn't matter." he stated out loud.
It should. Toris is you...
"He isn't me. He's the Lithuania of that world..."
But you are also a personification of Lithuania... You're both sharing the same role... So why can't you help him...
"I-It's because-"
"Wow. Who would've known that Lithuania talks to himself in the mirror in his free time."
Leonas snapped out of his thoughts and rolled his eyes as the 2p of America emerged from the shadows. "Seriously Allen? Does the action of knocking before entering not exist in your job?" he asked.
"Well, next time lock your door. Man, for someone who's always on edge, you're certainly relaxed when it comes to keeping your house safe."
Leonas sighed and shook his head. "You can blame your niece for that one. Ever since she allowed me to see my counterpart earlier today, I've been rather distracted."
"You're interested in your counterpart as well?"
A rather uneasy feeling settled in Leonas as he nodded. "Same here. Talked to him a few times. Though mine's kind of an annoying idiot. Keeps going on about how he's the hero and all that stupid crap. What about yours?" Allen asked.
Leonas looked towards the mirror. "I only saw him once, just today. But he seemed... gentle. He cared for the other baltics of his world. But he seemed... Exhausted. And it may be the reason why Viktor returned. Apparently, his 1p is hurting mine."
Allen raised an eyebrow. "Now that's interesting. Ever think of wanting to go over there and take some payback for what he's doing?" he asked.
"On their Russia?"
Allen nodded and Leonas grew quiet. "I don't... think I want to go. What goes on in the other world isn't of my concern. Besides, that is not my fight." the 2p of Lithuania pointed out.
The 2p of America scoffed. "It wasn't Oliver's, Francois, or Xiao's fight either. But you don't see them staying back now do you?"
Allen felt a brief jolt of pain, and looked in the mirror to see a brand new cut on his cheek. "Now that wasn't nice Leonas. I was just making a point. Why don't you put away the knife before you actually kill someone," The 2p stated as he looked at Leonas, the Lithuanian personification flashing the knife in his hand dangerously.
"I told you Allen. What goes on in their world shouldn't matter. It's not my fight against the axis."
"But it's not exactly you counterpart's either. And based on the rumors I've been hearing, their Lithuania might not exist for much longer."
Leonas paused to look at the 2p nation straight in the eye. "What do you know about what's going on in the other world Allen?"
Allen smirked. "The Russia of their world basically took over the baltic states and half of Poland in the war. From what Viktor told me, The Russia of their world is childishly cruel, and he tortures the baltics for going against him. But the Lithuania of their world wouldn't allow it, so he takes the punishment for Estonia and Latvia. Viktor even showed me it once. Their Russia's brutal."
Leonas suddenly felt a little concerned for his counterpart as he paused to glance at his reflection, before looking down at the shard of mirror on the counter. "That... doesn't really matter." He stated, trying to deny what he was feeling.
"Is that really true? Or does the well being of your counterpart really matter? Whatever it is, He's running out of time."
Leonas sighed as he gave in. "If you really want to see what I'm feeling, then how about you judge my reactions as I watch the world in the mirror," The 2p suggested as he touched the mirror shard and his bathroom mirror, "Besides, it's not like I'm going there in the future to help him, right?"
"It all depends on how you react."
Once again, the reflection faded changed to the old bedroom from before, and the two 2ps could see Leonas' exhausted counterpart that was reflected. Toris was busy cleaning the wound on his arm, the pain causing him to flinch every so often as he washed off the drying blood and wrapped up the wound.
"Thank goodness it was only my arm. He could of done worse damage than this, the worse being that he could have done was break it and leave my arm useless for several days." The 1p Lithuania stated, his green eyes looking worrily at the wound.
Leonas subconsciously nodded, concern entering his eyes. He's got a point. If Viktor's counterpart is like him, then he was probably going easy on him. He could probably be worse if it was entertaining for Viktor to return here. The 2p thought as he continued to watch the scene in front of him.
"Mr. Russia's being to harsh on us... I just wish we could return to how we were. I miss being able to talk about and see Alfred-san. America was a wonderful place..." Toris stated, earning a questioning look from Leonas and Allen.
"That must be the America of his world's name," Leonas suggested, "They must've been good friends in their world."
Allen scoffed as he watched the mirror. "Friends are a weakness in my eyes. No wonder why their Lithuania was taken over so easily." The 2p American stated, ignoring the glare from the 2p next to him, "You and I are just comrades in battle. Nothing more, and nothing less."
Leonas glared at the 2p of America before watching Toris in the mirror once more. "This war's destroying the world that was starting to be built. Why would someone want to break that?" Toris asked.
"Because that's what the axis of our world do! They're not exactly caring about the world except the one they create," Allen ranted, resulting in Leonas rolling his eyes before staring at the mirror, both men jumping as the door opened in the old room.
"Ah Toris, there you are! I was wondering where you ran off to after this afternoon. I thought you had run away or something. But you wouldn't do that, would you Toris?"
Leonas watched his counterpart froze up as a man with purple eyes and pale blond hair entered the room, the scarf around his neck flowing behind him. "O-Of course not, M-Mr. Russia! I-I'd never do that." Toris stuttered at the taller male, earning a smile from the personification.
"That's their Russia? He looks like he has an innocent person!" Allen exclaimed.
"Perhaps. But remember Allen, a nation's appearance, 1p and 2p alike, can sometimes act like a mask." Leonas pointed out as he continued watching.
"Ah, That's good. I was worried that you were gonna run away after defending Raivis this afternoon." Russia's smile seemed to be twisted and childishly cruel as he spoke in Leonas' opinion, and he couldn't help but noticed how faint Toris was starting to look. "But we both know that someone has to be punished for this, right Toris? And since you defended Raivis, it looks like you'll be taking that punishment again, Toris."
Leonas watched as Toris stood up and slowly backed away from the russian, who had pulled out a small knife from his pocket. "W-With all due respect, Mr. R-Russia, I'm still recovering f-from earlier today." The 1p stated as Ivan advanced on him.
"But Toris... If you want Raivis to be safe from harm, you and the other baltics have to follow my directions. You have no choice in the matter in the end." Ivan stated as he advanced on him, before gripping Toris' injured arm, This is your punishment, da?"
Toris had shut his eyes as the russian cut the cloth away from his shoulder, before cutting into the skin. Leonas watched his counterpart grip the dresser to surpress the wails forming inside of him, but in the end Toris still yelled out in pain, tears forming in his eyes. "P-Please stop R-Russia-san! I-It hurts!" The Lithuania whispered.
"Nyet. This is your punishment Toris. You have no choice. You're part of my union once more."
Another scream rang out and even Leonas had to turn away to prevent himself from vomiting as the scene began to fade away. But as the 2p looked up, his eyes locked onto his counterpart's, and the Toris' horror-filled and hurt eyes widened. "P-Please! Someone h-help me-"
Toris' voice was cut off as the mirror returned to normal. All the building horror from watching finally rose up within Leonas and Allen gave him room to throw up in the toilet.
"Man... That was too much, even for me. That's borderline to what Luciano does." Allen pointed out, looking over at Leonas with slight concern, "You gonna be alright Leonas? Still think that you shouldn't get involved?"
"To be honest, after seeing that, I'm not exactly sure..." Leonas stated.
But the voice that whispered in his ear earlier thought otherwise.
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