It was a strange feeling that washed over me and as the ticking got louder I also became aware of quiet crying. I naturally turned to Russia's sisters than to Seychelles but they were all talking either among themselves or on the phone with who I assumed was their bosses. Even Hungary was just looking at something on her phone as she shook her head.
No the crying was coming from the corner and it was the only time I had ever seen him so distraught. Turkey was quietly sobbing as he stared down at the body. "Feta bastard." Turkey whispered softly to himself as he wiped his eyes with his arm. "You lazy idiot…why did you…"
I blinked as I tried to listen harder but if he said anything else I couldn't hear as my phone as well as everyone else's phones started to ring. "Yeah?" I answered though I didn't recognize the number, it wasn't usual for my boss to borrow one of his staff member's phones to call me. So I just figured it was him getting back to me after I left him a message.
"Hello Alfred." The male voice said in a dull static voice. "It is Alfred isn't it? Or should I call you America?"
I cleared my voice as I answered quietly, "Who is this?" As I said it most of the others asked the same question to who they were talking to as well.
"You might live long enough to know and don't look at the others just listen to me." He said as I tried to make eye contact with England or anyone for that matter. It didn't feel real but I kept my eyes glued forward instead.
"Why?"
"Because it's not part of the game." He said coldly, "And we both know a hero like you loves playing games." There was a light laugh after he said it that made the hair on the back of my neck stand up.
"And what kind of games are we playing?" I asked as I narrowed my eyes. I had a strong suspicion that Russia had some involvement with it by the way he was talking to me. "And who are you Dude?"
Again he laughed and really I was getting tired of whatever he thought was so damn funny. "Well let me explain a little then. You see that nation on the floor?" He asked as a chill rand down my spine. I couldn't answer but I just simply nodded, "Well he lost the game."
"You bastard." I said loudly as I heard others around me say the same thing. "This is an act of war and-"
"Your bosses would what? Ah yes I knew what you were going to say Alfred. You were going to say that your boss would instantly declare war on me and stop at nothing until I'm dead. Really let's face it you and your people aren't that hard to read. But back to that boss of yours…." When he paused I found myself gripping my phone tighter as I tried to hide the panic that was growing in my voice.
"I swear if you do anything to him or anyone else-"
Again he was able to cut me off, "Still trying to play the hero I see. Really I blame those movies of yours. But I'm getting off topic."
"Then get back on topic." I answered. I swore I had heard that comment before but when I turned to England I saw his face was as pale as a ghost and he was trying to keep himself from sinking to his knees.
"Now where did you learn your wonderful manners from?" The voice in my ear said with a sigh, "It had to have been that poor excuse of a pirate."
"Hey!" I yelled as a few turned to me, "Say whatever the hell you want about me but leave him alone."
After a long pause he let out a deep laugh, "Good to know you still care about your brother Alfred." On the inside I was screaming at myself. How could I have been so stupid? I let that man know exactly how to get to me and I instantly knew he would use that against me.
So the only thing I thought to do then was to build a wall between him and England. "I swear to God you piece of shit if you hurt him I'll rip you apart."
"Good to know." He said calmly, "Though I doubt you'll get the chance. Have fun Alfred."
"Wait." I said. I knew he was about to hang up and I still didn't have any clues to who he was or what he was after. "What do I get if I win your little game? And Dude you didn't even explain the rules either."
"Well I would have but you'll have to ask the others now. But don't worry this won't be the last time you'll hear form me. Good bye Alfred." And with that he hung up.
Quickly I tried to call my boss again, then the FBI and the CIA but it was as if I didn't have a signal. "What the fuck is going on?"
"Didn't he tell you? Or weren't you listening?" England asked as he slowly sat down.
"He just insulted me." I answered as I looked around the room, "So?"
For the first time I noticed that Denmark was there as he stepped forward. "He's going to kill us off…like he did to all the others."
Instantly the whole room turned to him in shock. "What do you mean like all the others?" France asked.
Denmark just shook his head, "It doesn't matter anymore."
"It does matter. Who else is dead?"
He said it so quietly but I heard it as loud as the ticking in my head. "Everyone."
