Holy Rome lead Ludwig yet again towards orchard, but his walking speed was very close to a jog. Ludwig tried to get a glimpse of the former empire's face but he couldn't. Sighing in slight annoyance, he looked up to the sky and watched a handful of puffy white clouds race across it. A single thought floated its way through his mind like the clouds overhead.

'What is he hiding?'

Making up his mind, Ludwig quickened his pace so that he was next to Holy Rome.

"Holy Rome."

The former nation ignored him and quickened his pace. Ludwig huffed in annoyance and sped up also.

"I know something's wrong," he said looking down at his guide. "What're you're hiding from me? Something you need to tell me?"

Holy Rome didn't even spare a glance to show that he had heard the German. Angrily, Ludwig reached out to turn the boy to look at him. He realized his mistake the moment he felt his fingers connect with cloth of Holy Rome's cape.

The exploding pain returned with double its force this time. The voices were louder, yet somewhat clearer, and he could catch glimpses of the scenes that flashed before his eyes. He grunted and staggered backwards, struggling to keep himself upright. His hands flew to clutch his now throbbing temples. Even though it seemed better this time, it still wasn't a pleasant exprience. He felt the ground beneath him tilt and eventually come up to meet his side with a thump.

Writhing on the ground, he saw Holy Rome turn for a moment before continuing to walk away. Flickers of fury licked at Ludwig's mind, but were doused with the pain. Gritting his teeth, he struggled to sit up. His head swam, as the voices and images started to flit from his mind. Eventually after struggling for a while, he managed to sit up. Holy Rome had managed to get to the split in the path that lead to the orchard or to the front of the mansion. He staggered but managed to stand up again.

"That little-..." Ludwig grit out through his teeth and stalked towards him.

Holy Rome stood patiently, waiting. Ludwig came to a stop and was about to open his mouth when something caught his eye. It was Feli. She was sweeping a small path that ran through the grounds with her back to them. As he stood looking at her for a moment, the other Holy Rome could be seen running up the path and a single thought brushed through Ludwig's mind.

'He shouldn't be doing that. It's bad for his health.'

His eyes narrowed as he found himself baffled by his own thoughts, why would running be bad for him? Nothing was wrong with Holy Rome, but as the other Holy Rome got closer, he could tell that he was right.

'How could I-'

Ludwig turned from Feli and the other Holy Rome to glare at his travel guide, when a flash of a scene passed through his mind. Feli was crying as Holy Rome ran away crying, but the vision flitted away leaving Ludwig baffled again.

"Holy Rome."

Holy Rome looked up at Ludwig with a blank expression on his face, "Yes?"

Ludwig struggled to find his words, "Y-You- I-"

"Spit it out!"

"D-Do you- have a failing body?" Ludwig asked slowly as he looked at the two children as the other Holy Rome shook Feli's shoulders.

Holy Rome remained silent for a minute before he replied quietly, "Yes. But how did you know?"

He looked up at Ludwig, a hint of knowing in his eyes. Ludwig shook his head and watched in horror as Feli began to cry and the other Holy Rome ran past them with tears in his eyes as well.

"You saw that didn't you?" Holy Rome asked.

Anger rushed over him again and he instinctively reached out and pushed the small boy away from himself, the pain rushed up his arm but he managed to keep himself upright.

"Wh-What *ha* Ar-Are y-you doing t- *ha* to me?"

Holy Rome's expression darkened, "I'm not doing anything to you."

"Yes you are. You know it to! I can see it in your eyes!"

Holy Rome spun on his heel and Ludwig started after him, images still swimming around in his vision before a single image froze over his eyes and his stomach dropped. It was Feli and Holy Rome kissing, before they declared their love for one another and separated as Holy Rome left for war. The images that followed after showed Feli growing up and waiting, but Holy Rome never appeared in anymore of them.

"Y-You bastard!" Ludwig yelled, riding the images from his mind.

Holy Rome stopped but didn't turn around until Ludwig stalked over to him, "You never came back! You left her!"

"I did not leave her! I was busy!"

Ludwig grabbed the front of Holy Rome's cloak, and ignored the images and voices as he glared at him, "You said you loved her. Being busy isn't an excuse to not go and see her!"

Holy Rome began to glare back at him as he placed a small hand over Ludwig's hand, scattering the images and voices, "I have my reasons."

"Oh really? What pray tell?"

Holy Rome's gaze faltered and his hand slipped from Ludwig's and he wrenched himself free from his grasp and started to run away, "Hey get back here!"

Ludwig started to run after him when his legs gave under underneath him, but instead of falling onto the ground, a large black void greeted him. He yelled in shock as he began to tumble through the darkness, wind ripping its way through his hair.

His insides began to churn as he began to tumble fast and his heart was in his throat, cutting off his yells. After a bit he saw a small speck of white that was beginning to grow as he fell. Panic coarsed through him as the speck quickly got bigger and bigger untill all he could see was a white expanse below him.

He drew in a quick breath before he scrunched his eyes shut, "Forgive me."

The low rumbles of thunder somehow managed to pull Feli out of her deep dream filled sleep, and she lay in the darkness of Ludwig's bedroom listening to the soft patter of the rain and the low rumbles of the passing storm. In total comfort she rolled over onto her side, and began to squirm her way over to Ludwig's side of the bed, but to her surprise, he wasn't there. She sat up puzzled and lightly placed her hand over where he normally slept and felt that the sheets were not very warm.

"Ludwig?" she called out quietly in the dark before, she crawled out of bed and padded lightly across the floor to the semi opened door.

She opened in and peered down the hallway, seeing a faint light coming from the end of it.

'He must be in the living room!'

With a grin, she walked down the hall towards the light.

Please forgive meeeee! I let this go unwritten for so long! BAD ME! *bangs head on nearby wall* This is the second to last chapter, which I'm starting to write now. It shall be out within the month!