It had been a month since Feliciano had let Lovino borrow his car. Technically the brothers could go up to any car salesmen in Italy and get a car for free, but Lovino didn't want to do that. So, he was getting a new car built, for he refused to just replace the interior. Feliciano was fine with Lovino borrowing his car, as it gave him more of an excuse to spend time with Ludwig.
Today, however, was a day for the two brothers to get together and talk for hours, normally these days were spent with Feliciano talking for hours and being interrupted by Lovino's commentary. Today, was different though, for something special happened the previous night, and Feliciano nervously twisted the object on his finger that was sure to throw Lovino into a rage.
Feliciano smiled and laughed openly as he walked to the restaurant with Ludwig. Ludwig was taking him to what was supposed to be Italian food in Germany! Feliciano couldn't wait to see how the food tasted, and was rambling on about it as they walked down the street, hand in hand.
"Luddy! I wonder how your pasta will be? Will it be close to mine, or will it be more like America's with those giant meatballs, I mean I've eaten YOUR pasta before, and you can't cook it very well, though neither can America, but this time it's a restaurant! So it has to be better. Not that yours was bad Luddy, but you definitely do do better with your cakes, and-" He was cut off with a nervous cough from Ludwig.
"Uh...Felciano? We're here." Feliciano smiled up at the red faced German. Ludwig was shaking and had his free hand resting on the back of his neck. Feliciano stood on his toes and kissed Ludwig's cheek before smiling brighter, and turning to look at the clearly expensive restaurant.
"Let's get inside then!"
The two were greeted at the door, and guided to the table. Ludwig whispered something in the waiter's ear, confusing Felciano. However, he quickly forgot when the two began talking. Ludwig leaned his elbow on the table, his chin resting on his hand. His other hand grasping Feliciano's. Feliciano grasped Ludwig's hand tightly, and used his other hand to express himself greater while talking. He was beaming wide and having a blast while Ludwig stared at him as though he was the most beautiful thing in the universe.
After ordering and eating-"The pasta was delicious, Luddy," the two were looking over the dessert menu. Feliciano pondered whether he should get a slice of the german chocolate cake when Ludwig excused himself to use the restroom. The two exchanged kisses on the cheek, leaving Ludwig blushing, and parted. Feliciano was still focused on the menu when he heard a violin play. He wondered if this was part of the restaurant's 'Italian' appeal when he turned to face the music. Standing next to the violinist was Ludwig. He was shaking. He held a notecard in his left hand and a tiny velvet box in the other. Feliciano's eyes widened in shock, and Ludwig began to speak.
"Fe-Feliciano. We-We've known each other fo-for a long time now, an-and even though we only ju-just star-started day-dating, I know, I wa-want to be with you for-forever." The german dropped his notecard and knelt in front of Feliciano, grabbing his hand, and opening the box to reveal an engagement ring with a diamond in the shape of a tomato. It made Feliciano's heart almost stop. "Wi-will you marry me, Feliciano?"
Feliciano screamed out a very loud "YES," before tacking Ludwig in a hug, then a kiss. The entire restaurant clapped for the happy couple, and the violinist played a very romantic medley for the two until they left the restaurant.
Since that moment, Feliciano had not taken off the ring from his left ring finger. He was extremely bubbly and excited to tell Lovino the news, but was fairly certain he would not take it well. Feliciano rubbed the ring up and down his finger, spinning it around and around again. He became so distracted in his thoughts and worries he did not notice Lovino enter the bar.
Lovino was greeted with a firm handshake and a few "How's it going, Boss?"'s. Lovino was enjoying the day, and couldn't wait to see his brother, so he tipped his hat to them in return, before scanning the room for his brother. Finding him turned away from the door, Lovino gripped Feliciano on the shoulder.
Feliciano shrieked when he felt a hand on his shoulder. He whipped around in his chair and cried in relief when he saw it was Lovino. "LOVI! You scared me!" Lovino sighed, exasperated, but chuckled because this definitely was his brother.
"Sorry, Feli." Lovino took a seat next to his brother and the younger nervously fiddled with his ring, causing Lovino to look there. He slowly looked at the ring then at his brother's face. "Feliciano…" he slowly began, "what's with the ring?"
Feliciano gulped, and he nervously smiled. "Well, Fratello, Ludwig proposed las-"
"HE WHAT?!" Feliciano flinched at Lovino's shouting, and nervously glanced around to see the employees all tensing up. Feliciano didn't want to get kicked out, unaware of his brother's 'connections' at the bar.
"Fratello, please, please don't be angry. I'm very-"
"You're what, Feli?! You're engaged to the potato bastard!"
Ever since Feliciano and Ludwig had started dating, Lovino had agreed to be more polite to Ludwig, and to accept him as a part of Feliciano's life. Lovino wasn't extremely happy about this, but he stood by, because Feliciano's happiness was more important than his grudge against the Germanic nation. Now, however, the anger that had been building in the previous months was being released.
"Fratello, please!" Feli cried, grasping onto Lovino's arm as Lovino stood up in a rage.
"NO FELI! I DON'T UNDERSTAND! YOU'VE ONLY BEEN DATING FOR 6 MONTHS! HOW DO YOU KNOW THIS IS WHAT YOU WANT!" Lovino pulled his arm from Feliciano's grip and used it to exemplify just how frustrated he was.
"Lovi! We've been friends for so long and I love him!" Feliciano stood up and pleaded to his brother.
"Feli! I don't-" He was unable to finish his thought as a loud crack and a flash of blue light enveloped the room.
The employees dropped to the floor and the two brothers stared in shock as a figure, hidden beneath a dark cloak appeared with an ancient red book in their arms. Feliciano clung to Lovino in fright, and Lovino shivered, glaring at the mysterious person.
"Who the fuck are you!? WHAT the FUCK are you?! WHAT did you DO?!" Lovino shouted, going slightly closer to the cloaked figure, though a whimpering Feliciano held him back by the crook of his right arm. The cloaked figure chuckled deeply, raising their head slightly so the brothers could view piercing red eyes that appeared to glow.
Feliciano took out his white flag and began waving it as the figure responded, "You don't remember? I feel a bit offended, Romano." Lovino tensed up, still unsure of what was happening, but if they knew his nation name they had to be connected somehow.
"Who the fuck are you?!" he shouted before the figure opened their book and began chanting, making Lovino slip into a memory.
Lovino was freezing and covered in chalk. He shook in fright at the voice surrounding him, making his head spin. The world seemed to be black. He shut his eyes tight, panic telling him to run, but his body refusing this time. He cursed himself, why did he have to be so scared?
Feliciano was confused and panicking as the figure spoke. He knew this couldn't be good. He shook Lovino's arm, "Lovi, let's go." He looked up at his brother, but Lovino's eyes were glazed over. Feliciano whimpered again, and his eyes started to water. He held his hands over his ears to drain out the voice that felt like it was infecting his mind.
"et vivit CDXXXIII dies PERMUTO commutatio sine amore et sine gratia non PERMUTO commutationem ducem ad amicos, et commutatio PERMUTO"
The chanting was becoming louder, and Feliciano couldn't take it. He shut his eyes and bent his head towards the ground. Lovino was still stuck remembering how terrified he was the first time he heard this person's speech.
"PERMUTO et commutationem et PERMUTO commutationem PERMUTO et commutationem et PERMUTO commutationem PERMUTO et commutatione" Feliciano felt his head spin and when he opened his eyes the world was black. He felt himself fall back and his head smacked the nearby chair on his way to the floor.
A/N: This chapter was hard for me in some areas and came quickly in others. I don't really know the specific way I'm going to jump into the next scene after this, but I hope you enjoyed it.
I feel like I could have added more to the Feliciano and Lovino interaction but I have a pretty hard time with dialogue to be honest. And oh boy, does this fic require a lot of dialogue.
Also, I am the most creative person when it comes to the spells. I just typed in a bunch of bs into google translate, tbh.
Ludwig was so much fun to write. I kind of wanted to drop a joke about him using a manual's help to plan what he did, but I couldn't really find a way to fit it in. Maybe when he talks to Lovino?
And I feel so bad for poor little Feli! A head injury! At least Lovi is the one who has to deal with it!
3rd person is kind of hard for me to write directly from one characters POV specifically so tell me if this was to confusing okay?
Wish me luck guys and please tell me what you think! I want to improve! Tell me what I did well/poorly!