A big thank you to those who have read the past chapters. I know I said I would be going back to my original length when it comes to writing chapters, but I just found the last sentence to be a suitable ending. Once again, I apologise for any spelling or grammar errors, and I hope you enjoy reading this chapter. Disclaimer: I do not own Hetalia or any of it's characters.

The Demons, Oh They're Real

Chapter 2-

Arthur couldn't help but gasp as he followed where Francis had been staring.

The shadows were dragging along a human, and Francis wasn't lying about who it was.

Arthur could see some faint details that proved it was Alfred. The cowlick, the glasses, even that bomber jacket he seems to have where ever he goes.

He just couldn't move. He wanted to go and help him, but what did he know about these demons?

The fact that Alfred could already be dead didn't help either. If he went for no reason he could get killed. However, he didn't want his friend to die. He wanted to at least make sure he was fine.

He was broken out of his thoughts, as Francis began to reassure him. "Now, Arthur. Your friend may not be dead. Not just yet. 'e will be fine. 'e can take care of 'imself no? Besides, you 'ave no knowlage of 'ow to survive 'ere. Not even 'ow to defend yourself." "What will they do to him..?" Arthur asked softly. "Zey will most likely take 'im to one of zeir lords." "Lords..? What do you mean?" "Well, zat is what I refer to zem as. Zey are more powerful zen ze others. More demanding as well. Zey are much larger, much more terrifying creatures. 'owever, zere is not zat many of zem. I 'ave little knowlage on zem so far. I 'ave only seen two." Arthur thought about it for a moment. "Isn't that worse then? The creature will destroy him. We have to do something!" "I am afraid we will 'ave to prepare first if we are to ever go to one."

Francis shook his head, then turned to the direction he had originally came from. "I 'ave a camp not far from 'ere. We can grab supplies zere, and I can teach you 'ow to fight." "I am not following you to some camp. Although you are my cousin, I don't exactly trust you. Bloody frog..." "I think if you came, you'd change your mind." Francis grinned, then proceeded to walk away from the englishman. Arthur's eyes widened at the prospect of those creatures coming back after them. If he were alone, who knows what would happen. "W-wait! You know what... Just this once..." Arthur sighed then ran after him.

Alfred woke to the pain coarsing through his back. The unmistakeable surface of jagged rocks bashed against his back, as he felt himself being dragged.

When his eyes opened, he had no idea what to think. A nightmare? Or had he really gone mad...

He couldn't move either of his arms and legs. It was as if he didn't have them from the start.

It was only about a minute that passed until he had come to a stop.

He felt grateful for whatever had caused the person to stop.

He then found he was still capable of moving his head, and looked to see who was there.

Little did he expect to be met with his exact eyes staring back at him. However, they were on this beast.

A large creature made up of smoke and shadows that resembled an eagle. He gasped, but soon regretted it, when the creature grasped him within its talons, and lifted him, so that they were only inches away from eachothers faces-or at least he was sure it was its face... It opened its shadowed beak, and a dark melody escaped it's tongue. It was as if it was beckoning Alfred to join it within the shadows. At first he wasn't sure what to do, but then the melody began to get the better of him.

It was like a siren's song. It wasn't much longer that Alfred felt he was beginning to slip away into unconsiousness. However, he could not fight it, and it swamped over him.

"Well, 'ere we are, Arthur." Francis announced as the camp came into view. As they got closer, Arthur could see another human figure standing next to what resembled a fire pit.

Arthur was so shocked by who it happened to be. "Konichiwa, Arthur-san. It has been quite a while." "Kiku? Is that really you? How did you end up here?" Arthur felt like running over and giving him a hug, when he realized how much Alfred seemed to rub off on him. "I apologise, I have no idea how I got here. has been watching over me for the last few days. I am very grateful." Kiku bowed, then straightened up once more, staring off into the distance. "Exscuse me, sorry, but I believe you brought a friend back with you." Francis turned to looked then lifted his sword once more.

"Looks like we can't go anywhere without being noticed anymore."