Now we're on the fourth chapter of 'Southern Heir'! This is a rather big thing, because my first story (taken down, YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE IT, SERIOUSLY) was five chapters, but had 5000 words or less. I still haven't gotten around to making some chapter art (you guys are welcome to do it, just give the link to this fanfic in the art and PM/review me the link to the art) though. I know I will sometime, I just don't know when...also, look up 'final boss equestria' on the Youtube search and there's some hella awesome battle music by Baschfire. Oh yeah, I might make something with background music for every section/chapter later. Might do it for this fanfic too if I could find something to match.
Spamano4ever: Da, I'm not going to make Veneziano the bad guy in this fanfic (although it'll be fun making a dark!Italy or something like that...)! I might try for a slightly manipulative side of him, but only the type of manipulative when you want to help somebody.
A few days ago, I got an Instagram! It's hetalia_romanovargas . I have a lover on there: Kiku, so the main pairing for this is Romapan!
Disclaimer: I don't own Hetalia or My Little Pony. I only own Romano and the other's pony designs and the plot.
"Twilight, how the hell are we going to find all these herbs?" Romano and Twilight had told Princess Celestia about the magic disturbance and collected all of the gems needed for the cutie mark spell. All that was left was to get the herbs.
"I have a friend name Zecora in Everfree Forest. She's really nice and I remember seeing these herbs at her home," Twilight replied. "However, we'll have to get back to Ponyville to enter the forest. I think that the people you mentioned earlier are there, so we'll have to somehow avoid them." "How about we enter Everfree Forest on the very outskirts of town? That way, nobody would really notice us. If so, we could only hope that the ones who see us aren't them. I'm still pissed off from what they've done," Romano said.
"That sounds like a plan."
Just then, a gray pegasus came in. "I have some mail for a Romano!" "Who is she?" said pony asked Twilight. The unicorn replied, "That's Derpy Hooves. I think you can guess her personality from her name." The Italian nodded and took the mail from Derpy Hooves and she flew away. Opening the mail, he started to feel an overcoming sense of dread.
Hi Fratello!
We (Big Brother Spain and the Axis and Allies!) came here to find you! This nice pony said that we were in Ponyville, so that's where we are right now! We also met some very nice ponies who let us stay there. Where are you?! We are all very worried.
Love,
Italy
"Twilight, they're here," Romano whispered. Twilight's eyes widened. The nation had told her all about his life on the Other Side, and she didn't want him to go back. "That means we have to find the herbs fast! And before they decide to go to Canterlot themselves!" "I have a change of plans. Maybe if you use a spell to lighten your weight, maybe you could ride on my back while I fly?"
The two managed to reach Everfree Forest unnoticed.
"Now all we have to do is find Zecora and she can give us some of those herbs! Oh, and by the way, I brought the things we needed for the spell. It would take too much time to get back to Canterlot, anyway," Twilight said. Romano smiled (very slightly, mind you), "That was a great idea! I haven't thought of that."
They went through the forest and soon found Zecora's home. "Zecora! We are in need of your assistance!" Twilight semi-yelled while knocking on the door. Soon, a zebra opened the door. "Why, hello Twilight! Who's your friend here?" "This is my friend, Romano. He just came to Ponyville and he wants to find his cutie mark, because..." Twilight explained the situation to Zecora.
"You're lucky that I have many of those in stock, because they're very hard to find unless you know the right way," Zecora said as she began pulling the herbs out of their places on the shelves. Romano couldn't help but notice the cauldron and its contents. He thought that the zebra and China would get along very well.
Later, Twilight and Romano were in a small clearing. It turns out that the spell also needed the ingredients to become a liquid. Zecora was kind enough to make it for them. "Now, the book says that you have to drink it while I say the incantation. You'll fall asleep and would kind of dream of your cutie mark and why. Then when you wake up, you'll have it. The more important the cutie mark is, the longer you'll stay asleep. The shortest if five minutes and the longest is thirty minutes." Romano smelled the potion and recoiled slightly. Then, holding his breath, he drank it all in one gulp. Twilight quickly said the incantation and the world went black.
Romano found himself in a grand hallway with huge windows along the side and majestic carvings on the walls. Looking down, he found himself still in pony form. Suddenly, he heard footsteps. Turning around, he found a white pegasus looking similar to...
"Yin! What the hell are you doing here?" the Italian yelled. Yin sighed. "You used the spell. You wanted to know why you were in Equestria and what the bracelets were. I don't know if you'll find anything on the bracelets, it's been too long. However, I can tell you that they are very powerful, and if you need somebody, just use the red and blue one. Until you find the person who really attributes to it. You can use the green one for healing. Works really well in emergencies and life-and-death situations. Now, you have a very, very big link to Equestria. Think about it. After all, it's something that you already are."
The Italian thought. However, he couldn't come up with an answer. Yin groaned. "You're worse than the last one. Look, Equestria is a nation itself. In a way, it's a kingdom. Like Prussia was." Romano's eyes widened. "You don't mean...that I'm...the personification of Equestria, do you? Because you can't be the personification of two nations." "Yes, you can. It all depends on circumstances. Italy isn't divided anymore. Yes, there are still major differences in the regions, but saying North or South is just a reference to area, not country. However, you're still here. Equestria is keeping you alive, because you represent it."
Romano's mind was going into overdrive. "But...Prussia..." "He's something too. He just has to find it. Like you did. And there is something else you are too." "Again?" "Not a nation this time, but still a personification of sorts. Usually, you would feel this throughout life. You express it very...aggressively." Anger was pretty much what Romano expresses all the time. "Emotions?" "Yes. An empath would go crazy with so many emotions in them, so their mind makes them express mainly one emotion, which in your case, is anger. Some empaths, for some reason, might not have this built-in defense mechanism, so they might go insane unless somebody trains them."
"Are there other nations like me, other than Prussia?" "Yes. But it's time for you to go now, South Italy, Equestria.
Twilight yelped when Romano bolted upright. "How long?" he asked. "About thirty minutes. Hey! You're cutie mark's there now!" Twilight was excited to find out about his cutie mark. Looking at his flank, there was a large dewdrop with white wings unfolded next to it, and over them was a star, similar to the ones you find on a map.
"I'm...Twilight, remember what I told you about North and South Italy unifying, but I didn't fade?" "Yes." "There's a reason I'm still alive. I represent emotions, and I am the personification of Equestria."
The purple unicorn fainted.
"WAKE UP!"
"AHHHH!"
Twilight jumped out of a bed of leaves and moss. "Did I faint?" Romano nodded. "Sorry...but I mean...if I thought about a personification, I would have thought that it was Princess Celestia." "Chigi, no! The leaders of a nation are our bosses. Whatever they do we have to follow. For example, they're on a killing spree, you'd have to kill too." It pained the Italian to think about what potato bastard went through under Hitler.
"Also, I went to the forest outskirts, and the others are looking for me." "Do you want to go see them?" Twilight asked. "Hm...I can't see Vene, because he might blab. Potato bastard would drag me back. The Allies would do the same. But Japan...he's the only one I could probably go see." "How about now? Better to do so sooner than later at these times." "Si, I'll do so right now."
Everybody was searching again. This time, everybody went to around Ponyville, rather than the town itself. Japan looked around the field with colts and fillies. 'Where is Romano-san?'
Suddenly, he saw a rock shoot towards him from the bushes and the Asian moved his head quickly to get out of the way. The vegetation rustled and then-"Chigi! Get over here before someone sees you!" Japan looked around nervously before shooting in the voice's direction.
"Oof! Chigi, be more careful about your speed. It might hurt somebody." Romano had been knocked onto his back when Japan had crashed into him. "Gomen'nasai, Romano-san! I didn't mean to..."
Japan was fidgety. He had never actually spoken to or even went face-to-face with Romano. "Ah! Y-you called me over here, Romano-san?" "Si. Stop using the honorifics, it's too formal." "Alright, Romano-kun...why did you call me over here? Surely it's not just for this, right?" The Italian looked away. "Well...I can't tell you unless you promise not to tell the others that I'm here, you found me, and what I'm about to tell you." "Hai, I promise on my honor, Romano-kun."
'Seems that it's integrated into him to use honorifics...' "I...Cazzo[fuck], I'm not just the personification of South Italy anymore." "What do you mean?" Romano licked his lips nerously. "You know this...Equestria, right? I haven't faded like Nonno did because I represent South Italy and Equestria." Japan's eyes widened. "T-two places? But isn't that-?" "Si, impossible. Turns out it is possible."
"Romano-kun, I won't tell."
"I know."
"Romano, what's wrong?" He's been acting strange for the past few days...
"I-I don't know, Twilight. I can't get Japan out of my head! I try to think of something else, but then he comes up again!" He occupies every moment I have.
"Tell me. Like how Japan would look, his actions, what you think about him." He might very well be in love, considering what's happening.
"Chigi! I've also been having strange dreams. We're together, happy...It's like we're married. I'm the working husband, and he's the wife who stays at home. I don't get it! His hair seems so soft, his eyes are a dark honey color, looking flat but when you look closer, you see that shine of life. And I-I-! CHIGIIIII!"
Oh crap..."I think I know your 'problem'."
"What? WHAT IS IT?!"
"You're in love. With Japan."
Thump!
"Ve, Doitsu! What's with Japan? He's all dreamy and sighing all the time!"
"I do not know, Italy. Perhaps you can ask him?"
"But what if he's sad? I don't want him to be sad! Doitsuuuuuuu!"
"Fine, fine, FINE! I'll ask him, but for now, go and...make some pasta with Spain or something!"
"Ve~Okay!"
Germany galloped to where Japan was lying on his stomach on the ground, sighing rather dreamily. "Oi! Japan!" Said nation snapped his head toward him so fast that Germany could have sworn there was a loud crack. "Italy said that you were acting...strange, for the past few days." "Hmmm? Germany-san, you don't need to worry about it." Japan resumed his daydreaming.
As he walked away, the blonde nation muttered, "I think I do need to worry about it."
Sorry for the late update, guys! School started, so I got extra busy. Also, sorry to the ones who wanted a different couple!
Also, I need an enemy. I have Discord, Nightmare Moon (separate), and that's it for now. Do you have any ideas for the other enemies?
By the way, thanks for the new follows and favs!