DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN HETALIA!

Late at night, Feliciano just arrived. He stretched his arms after a tiring day of work. He was looking forward to cooking dinner for him and Arthur but when he got home, no one was there.

"Arthur? Where are you?" he called out.

No reply.

"That's weird, Arthur wouldn't go out by himself." Feliciano thought.

He went around the house to look for his friend but noticed something different. The laundry, it was on the ground. Well, with Arthur being a neat-freak, why would the laundry be on the ground? He looked around one more time when he saw a familiar reptile sleeping on the floor.

"Puff? Puff!" Feliciano rushed to the dragon when he noticed something was wrong.

Puff was no longer breathing.

"W-who would do this?! Arthur?!" he called out one more time, hoping that Arthur would magically come out.

Still nothing.

He was practically panicking, he had no idea how long has the reptile been dead and how could he be dead. Tears trickled down his cheeks when suddenly, a knock on the door was heard.

"Could that be Arthur?" he told himself.

He wiped his tears and hid the reptile.

"Feliciano Vargas, open up." someone called out.

"Y-yes. Just a minute."

He opened the door and saw 2 knight standing.

"Mr. Vargas, we have the authority to arrest you for hiding a criminal."

The man showed a piece of paper stating that the what the man said was true.

"W-what do you mean?"

"Don't act dumb, Vargas. You should be lucky that your brother isn't here." the knight said.

"Why!? Where is he?!" Feliciano panicked.

"He never told you? What a troublesome brother you have." the knight paused. "He went to war with Ludwig, Antonio, Gilbert and Alfred. Ha, when Alfred comes back he'll be in greater trouble." the knight laughed mockingly.

"Hey stop that." the other knight elbowed his colleague. "Let's get going kid."

"W-wait. What is this?! What proof do you have?!" Feliciano asked.

"Well, that reptile over there is proof enough." the knight pointed to where Puff is.

"Damn it." Feliciano thought.

"Come with us, sir." the knight said as he held up the ropes.

"Okay but on one condition." Feliciano said. "When I go to prison, please, give the dragon a proper burial. I remember you being a respectable duo, I could trust you with that, right?"

"Yes we will. Now, come."

Feliciano submitted to every order told to him. Why would he disobey? There's no reason for him to fight, he was caught red-handed, there's no other way. Feliciano was actually fortunate, those knights who took him were not harsh at all. It's because they were his big brother's colleagues.

Along the way, the knights would tell him all about his brother. They even confessed on how guilty they are for doing that to Feliciano but of course, Feliciano being a kind-hearted young man told them that he understands them. That's a kind of man Feliciano is, he is very kind-hearted while his brother is the exact opposite.

Lovino, in the other hand, was loud, short-tempered and foul mouthed but one good side of him was that he cares and loves Feliciano. He wouldn't let the little boy out of his sight. Remembering these made Feliciano guilty. Guilty of how much pain he'd bring to his brother because of his course of actions.

"We're here, Feli." one of the knight said.

Feliciano was not surprised to where he was taken to.

The dungeon.

It was dark, lonely and dull. The mourns of other prisoners made Feliciano wish he was deaf. The eyes of those prisoners followed Feliciano as he walked. Murmuring insults at him, mocking him.

"Before we put you in your cell, I think we should show you your friend." the guards said and brought him to a certain cell.

"ARTHUR!" Feliciano screamed as he held the bars to Arthur's prison cell.

"...Ah.. Fe-feli? W-what... are you.. doing here?" Arthur gasped between the lines.

"W-what did they do to you?!" Feliciano screamed.

"I'm sorry Feli. It was the only way to make him speak. He wouldn't say who was hiding him or who helped him. We did everything to make him spill but nothing. We found you because of Kiku." the knight confessed.

"Hey! You shouldn't be saying those stuff!" the other scolded.

"It doesn't matter anymore."

"Arthur... I'm sorry..." Feliciano cried.

"No, no... Don't. I got you into this.. Because of me.. you had to go through what I went through." Arthur came nearer to hold Feliciano's hand.

"I accepted you into my home! I could've said no but I didn't. It's not your fault Arthur!" Feliciano tried to convince him.

"Thanks Feli. I guess.."

"ARTHUUUR!"

With that, everything around Arthur faded away.

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5 months passed by and both boys were getting weaker by the day. Many trials kept them emotionally unstable for both were having the same punishment, which is death. Not only that, there was torture. Torture to let them speak of the name of the man who helped the mage but the two were stubborn. They said nothing.

Alfred and the other soldiers were expected to come back that day as from earlier reports had said that they are victorious.

They did come back on that day but the glee and happiness from their eyes were short-lived when they heard of the news about the captured black mage and accomplice. Lovino and Alfred ran to the dungeons as soon as they heard of the news.

"Feli! Feli! You idiot! How can you let yourself be stuck in here?!" Lovino scolded his brother.

"Big...brother!" Feliciano forced a smile.

"You..." Lovino fell on his knees and held the bars of the cell tightly.

Feliciano gathered up his strength and held his brother's hand.

"It's okay big brother. I'm...fine." Feliciano assured.

"B-but! Look at you! They tortured you, didn't they?! They... They're going to pay!" Lovino stood up but Feliciano held his brother.

"No. I'm fine. Trust me. These injuries shall heal."

But Lovino wouldn't believe him. He knew that his brother was strong but no one can be that strong after being push beyond his limits.

On the other side of the room, Alfred had a private conversation with Arthur.

"Alfred. Don't worry, we kept our mouth shout." Arthur smiled.

"You didn't have to do that! That was beyond unnecessary!"

"We chose to do that." Arthur said.

Alfred's tears flowed like a river. He couldn't bear the guilt of having to let both of them suffer in his place. He caressed Arthur's face but the mage flinched. He moved some locks of hair and found the dark purple bruises and red cuts on Arthur's face. It felt like he would collapse in only a matter of time.

"Arthur, come closer." Alfred said.

Arthur did as Alfred said. Their noses touch in between the space of the bars. Alfred twisted his head to let it squeeze in and gave Arthur a quick peck on the lips.

"A-aflred!" Arthur moved away and covered his mouth.

"I love you." Alfred said.

"What?!"

"I love you. I love you. I love you, Arthur. Ever since that day, I have loved you." Alfred confessed.

"S-stop it, you git! I heard you the second time." Arthur's pale face received its colors back.

"Do you love me, too?" Alfred asked.

"..yes..." Arthur whispered.

"Say it. Loud and clear." Alfred demanded.

"Yes.. I love you..." Arthur said in a low voice.

"Louder. I want to hear it. I want to hear your voice say those words."

Arthur comes closer and whispered again.

"Say it louder."

"I LOVE YOU, OKAY?!" Arthur shouted.

Alfred smiled and cupped Arthur's cheeks.

"I love you, too." Alfred said and laughed at how the colors came flushing in Arthur's face.

"I'll get you out of here, I promise." Alfred kissed Arthur's forehead.

"Jones, come with us." a knight called out.

"Coming." Alfred stood up and winked at Arthur.

Arthur went back to the corner of his cell. With the surprising turn of events, he felt like the prison seemed less depressing. He couldn't stop the red color from burning his skin, he couldn't wipe the grin off his face. How could he? He was in love with the man but the situation he's in made it clear. They can't be together.

"Vargas! You're needed. Catch up with Jones." a knight called.

Arthur looked outside his cell and watched Feliciano's brother walk away.

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5 more days past. Alfred, without fail, visits Arthur in his cell and stays there for 5 hours. So does Lovino with his brother. Feliciano, however, feels uneasy. The look on his brother's face, he couldn't decipher it but it feels bad. It made him feel bad. He doesn't know why.

Arthur, in the other hand, was so in love with Alfred that he didn't notice anything at all. They would talk for hours while they hold hands. Alfred's grip was hard but Arthur didn't mind. It made him feel wanted, actually, it was the first time that someone wanted him.

3 more days went by. Feliciano and Arthur were brought out of their cells and were back at court. New surprises came. This time, on court, were Lovino and Alfred.

"Let them sit. We shall begin." one of the knight beside the judge and king said.

"Another trial? What else do we have to tell you?" Arthur asked.

"Nope, not your trial. More like your punishments." the king smiled evilly.

"W-what?" both of them stuttered and looked at Lovino and Alfred.

Both men looked away.

"Listen carefully. Feliciano Vargas, for the punishment of hiding the criminal, you shall be executed first." the judge, Wang Yao, announced.

Feliciano was dumbfounded, he couldn't believe his ears.

"At the hands of your own brother, Lovino Vargas. This is the most severe punishment for your crimes." Yao continued.

"W-what?! This isn't what we talked about!" Lovino broke out but luckily, Antonio was there to hold him back.

"I'm sorry but this is a punishment suited for his crimes. Now, moving on.. The execution will be held in front of the public tomorrow morning, 7am sharp." Yao said.

"This is unfair! I can't accept this! Feli didn't do anything to deserve this!" Arthur spoke.

"For hiding a dangerous criminal, that is a serious offence." Yao said.

"No! I can't... I can't let him be dragged into this!" Arthur said. "Kill me, kill me instead of him! You've always wanted to kill me and why hesitate now?! Hurry up and..."

"We can't do that." the king smiled mockingly. "We have to let certain people suffer for their incompetence."

The king looked at Lovino and Alfred.

"What if I don't want to be the executioner?" Lovino rebelled.

"Then you'll lose your knight-ship and the real executioner will have to be the one who cuts off his head." Yao said.

"The so be it! I'll..."

"Stop it big brother!" Feliciano shouted.

Tears were flooding his eyes but his smile was still there. Feliciano knew how hard his brother worked to become a knight, he didn't want him to throw it all away because of him.

"Why? Do you really want me to be the one to kill you?!" Lovino hissed.

"Yes. I think it's better to have you do it." Feliciano kept smiling.

"Are you mad?!"

"No. It's because I trust you, I know you'll make it quick and I can be at peace if you're the one who does it." Feliciano said.

"No.. Please.." Lovino broke down.

"Lovi, get yourself together." Antonio said, kneeling beside his junior.

"I can't believe it. I can't believe how sadistic our king is!" Lovino insulted.

"Well, thank you lad. Now will you do it?" the king asked.

"I..."

"He'll do it." Feliciano said. " Take this as my last request."

"Feli! Damn it! Stop being an idiot!" Lovino shouted.

"Sorry big brother. Please let me be selfish, at least this once." Feliciano said.

Lovino was silent. He didn't know what to say.

"As for you, Mr. Kirkland, your punishment shall be the same. Death. To be held 4 days after Feliciano's execution." Yao said.

Arthur stood and remained silent. He felt guilty, guilty letting a friend die. Moreover, he was guilty of killing a friend. If it wasn't for him, Feliciano wouldn't have to face this, he wouldn't have to suffer but little Arthur had to come along and ruin it all. It was cruel, unjust and sad.

"This discussion is adjourned. Everyone, as you were." Yao ended.

All of them went back with Lovino escorting his brother back to his cell.

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Lovino spent the whole day beside Feliciano, cherishing every bit of his movements. Taking note of every possible detail, before everything ends.

He can't believe that after tomorrow, he will be alone. Without a family member beside him. Feliciano was gullible, annoying and silly but Lovino loved ever bit of it. His eyes were red and puffy, he was growing weak and thin for he starved himself for a week. It would have been longer but Feliciano told him that if he doesn't it, so shall he. Lovino, without a choice, listened to his brother.

Every but of the food tasted nothing. It was like his taste buds were dead. No, it was like he was dead.

"It'll be fine brother, everything will be fine." Feliciano cheered his brother up.

Only 12 more hours before the execution, Lovino was nervous.

"You have to sleep, the bags under your eyes aren't good to look at. I want to see my brother smiling tomorrow." Feliciano wiped a tear from Lovino's eyes.

"Are you an idiot, Feli? I'm going to have to kill my own little brother tomorrow and you want me to smile?!" Lovino whispered as he was out of breath.

"Yes. I want my last memory to be you smiling. Then, I'll treasure that memory always." Feliciano said.

"You had your request, let me tell you mine." Lovino paused. "Let me sleep with you. Even if the bars are keep apart, let me hold your hand while we sleep."

Feliciano smiled, a much more realistic smile.

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Felicciano stood up with his chin up as the day has come. The day of his death. He walked while Gilbert held the rope to his hands. Lovino was standing up the stage, holding the big ax Antonio lend him. He was shaking, his feet were cold. He didn't know how he should feel and how should he react.

After Feliciano climbed up the platform, Antonio helped Gilbert. They made him kneel and let his neck touch the table.

"The execution shall begin. Feliciano Vargas, you are guilty of hiding a criminal, exposing everyone in the kingdom in a great amount of danger. Giving them false hope and unrest. You shall be executed by Lovino Vargas." Alfred said in a monotone voice, trying his best to hide the bitterness inside him.

Hiding at the bottom of platform was Arthur, along with Wang Yao. As he was forced to watch the execution of his old dear friend.

Lovino prepared himself, held the ax as tight as possible and held it up in the air. He raised it high to let everything pass by fast. Feliciano turned to look at his brother, one more smile. His last smile to his brother. Lovino forced his own smile as well, letting the tears fall one by one. Feliciano felt contented, he turned back and closed his eyes.

"Ready and..." Alfred shouted.

"I love you big brother."

Lovino closed his eyes and screamed at the top of his voice. Then and there, the story of Feliciano Vargas' life ended.

Lol, okay. Still not over. The ending chapter will be released in a few days, after I finish all of my school work.

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~Rin-chan. :)