Sound The Bugle

Canada sighed watching the scenery roll by as he stared out the window. He wished he could have been back home with Russia holding him close, being happy, but instead he was here. Getting ready for a war he didn't even know anything about. England and France were there as well. America wasn't. When ever he questioned where said American was or who they were supposed to fighting France and England both shook there heads and told him not to worry. That just made him worry even more.

Sound the bugle now...Play it just for me...

Matthew made shots down on the enemys below. Not many people knew this but he was an excellent sniper. Then, he saw someone. But not just any someone, It was America! But he was wearing the enemy colours. Canada froze. 'No...No I...I can't do this...Not again...' he thought desperately. Hard steel blue eyes seemed to look back at him through the scope. He pulled away, a sick feeling building in his stomach. He looked up at the mockingly blue sky. Was his Snowflake seeing the same thing?

As the seasons change remember how...I used to be...

He marched up to France and England as soon as his shift ended "Why!? Why are we fighting him!?" England sighed "He...He has lost his mind...he thinks the entire world is against him...Even you my boy..." Canada looked desperately at France for a false accusation, but the frenchman just smiled sadly "I'm sorry l'enfant...What Angleterre says is true..." Canada felt tears build up. He ran back to his tent and cried wishing with all his heart that Russia was here to make him feel better

Now I can't go on...I can't even start...

Canada stood on a muddy field straight across from America. Straight across from his brother. Only this time they weren't going to play football or soccer. They were here to see who was to win. This was the final stand. They had guns pointed at each other loaded and ready, but neither moved. Canada dared a look into his brothers eyes, he saw steel and hardness, but also sadness and heartache. His eyes widened. He didn't want to fight them, he didn't want to hurt them. He knew it. Canada dropped his rifle "I...I can't...I can't shoot you America...I just...Can't..." Americas rifle didn't lower. His eyes narrowed becoming more distant "...I'm sorry Canada..." a loud shot rang out and Canada crumpled to the ground "...But I can..." America left. Matthew lay there until he saw France and England rush towards him. He got up and began to walk to them, but, he realized his body didn't follow. He was dead.

I got nothing left...Just an empty heart...

He watched as France and England wept. He watched as the war concluded. He watched as his own land was divided up amongst the nations. He watched as France and England gave his flag to Russia. He watched his own existence disappear in a matter of days. He was told that he had only one chance and one person to show he was still there too. He visited all of the nations and tried to show himself but it didn't work. Until one night he went back home. He needed to see Russia again. Just one last time, before he really did disappear.

Im a soldier...

Matthew walked slowly into the kitchen. He stood silently by the stove and cried. He missed Ivan so much it hurt. His snapped his head up as he heard footsteps, his eyes widened. It was Russia, he cried harder knowing the other nation couldn't see him. Suddenly a shadow loomed over him as Russia moved closer. Matthews eyes widened 'He...He can see me!' Canada and Russia both moved to hug each other. Canada faintly hear the clatter of Russias pipe hitting the floor as they both rushed to each other, Matthew gasped as he just passed right through the taller. He looked at Russia sadly. He turned and ran, not seeing Russia reach out for him.

Wounded so I...Must give up the fight...

He cried for days. He just didn't know what to do anymore. He watched as his downfall, led to his lovers downfall as well. He sat and waited listening to Russias shallow breathing. He gently rested his hand over his. His hand was disappearing, both his and the Russians. Matthew bit his lip more tears making there ways to his eyes. He let out a shaky breath and shook his head 'N-No...I can't cry...I've cried to much...' he bowed his head 'I'm sorry Russia...I...I have to go now...' he placed a gentile kiss on the Ivans forehead, he leaned back letting out a sigh. And disappeared.

Theres nothing more for me...

Matthew opened his eyes as chimes rang out. He rubbed his eyes and yawned, dusting off his white sweater he stood. He smiled walking around the room, his jeans making a swishing noise as he padded silent along the carpet bear footed. He walked to the door and opened it up, there stood the smiling face of Japan. Matthew giggled "Hello Japan, what brings you here today?" Japans smiled turned slightly sad "Well I have been watching and...I saw something you might want to see..." Canada paused "Kiku...Whats wrong...has America-" "No...No he has not...its...its Russia..." Matthews eyes widened "What happened?!" Kiku smiled sadly "You should come see your self..." They both raced to the arriving point. Matthew was let through but Kiku stayed back. Canada waited as a person formed before him. He smiled as the person became recognizable. Russia opened his eyes and looked at Canada, he smiled "We weren't playing copy cat you know..." Russia just laughed

Lead me away...

Russia and Canada sat in there new home happily cuddling into each others arms "Would you smile for me?" Canada smiled timidly up at Ivan, and hugged him "Your silly you know that?" he felt Russia nod "Yes, Of course my Matevy" Canada smiled and remembered something he needed to say. Something he hadn't said since about a year ago that day. The day he left for the war "...Russia?..." "Yes?" he shifted and looked up "I love you" Russia smiled warmly leaning down towards him "I love you too, my Sunflower"

Or leave me lying here...

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Shiro: So thats what happened.

Japan: Why am I dead too?!

Shiro: Plot twist. The reason America lost his mind was because 'Mysterious Causes' killed Japan. Im not going into detail because its going to be in the next Installment of the Dear You series. But another story...not another chap.

America: But I would never let anything hurt Japan!

All: t(~_~t)

America: What?

Shiro: Song is Sound the Bugle by Bryan Adams, also from the movie Spirit...Awesome movie. Go watch if you haven't...I only used the first part of the song case I didn't really find the rest very relevant...Also I want to thank RussiaChinaDoll, larissita and readingpower for favoriting and Reviewing on Dear You! It means alot to me guys thanks a bunch!

All:...Can we go now?

Shiro: Ah yes! Jaa Nee Minna Minna! And keep an eye out for the Ameripan story Coming soon! Oh and a FrUk will be up soon too!

All: Jaa Nee!