Chapter 4

In the Yard:

Italy waited on a bench for Germany to show up. They were released into the yard a little while ago but Germany said he wanted to check something out.

While sitting quietly by himself he heard a sharp gritty voice approach him. He looked up to see a man with a snake tattoo coiled around his neck standing before him. He was tall, had short black hair and green eyes and a scar that followed his jawline. "Hey, looks like fresh meat boys. What should we do with him?"

He had a small group of men that slightly resembled him. They all were tall and lanky, wore a white tank top and orange pants. They had strange looks on their faces and something in their eyes that made Italy uncomfortable.

Italy stood up "I'm sorry but I must be going."

The man's voice sent a chill down Italy's spine. He creeped him out which was strange since he never found anyone he didn't like or wish to befriend. The man laughed a cold laugh "Aw, come on. I haven't introduced myself."

He placed a hand on Italy's shoulder when he tried to slip past him. His grasp was tight as he forced Italy to turn around and face him before he slammed him back into the wall. "It's rude not to introduce yourself."

The man's voice was a hungry snarl and Italy knew what he was hunting for because the man had found it. He grinned, it twisted his face up in a strange way which made Italy shiver. Fear clenched his throat so tightly that he couldn't speak. He couldn't call out for Germany. The man introduced himself "I'm Teki'i Kari."

Teki'i placed a hand around Italy's throat while staring Italy in the eyes. Italy shook with fear, he grew pale. The man chuckled "He's shaking like a scared little Usagi (bunny). It's adorable."

The man leaned in close as his followers laughed. He smiled at the sight of Italy's fear. He whispered into Italy's ear "Now, now. Don't be afraid. I may be a serpent but you, my little friend, you are my little usagi. No one else's, got that?"

Confused and scared to death Italy nodded his head in an attempt to please Teki'i just so he'd go away. Teki'i smiled "Good." He nibbled on Italy's ear lobe then trailed down his neck, planting unnoticeable kisses as he went. To other's it looked like he was whispering something to Italy as he looked down at the ground.

Italy shook more fearful than before, but this time he was also embarrassed when he realized what Teki'i was doing. His face burned red. He didn't know what to do.

Suddenly a familiar voice filled the air as Italy watched Teki'i's body being dragged backwards and thrown to the ground with great force. "Italy, are you okay?" Germany stood before him, his hands placed on his shoulders.

Italy nodded "I'm fine."

He was still in shock and totally confused but joyful that Germany finally showed up. Germany looked into Italy's eyes "Stay behind me."

He turned to face the group as Teki'i stood up and growled "You'll pay for that. Boys, let's teach this guy a lesson about house rules." The small group of men grinned and chuckled in agreement as they closed in on Germany.

Germany's expression was serious but his eyes showed his anger as he stood in a fighting stance, readying himself for any blow they could throw at him.

"Here's the thing, nobody messes with Italy. Especially, not when I'm around." He growled at the men as one threw a punch. Germany blocked it while planting his in the center of the man's abdomen. The man cried out,choking and coughing as all the air in his lungs was driven out with one hit. The man hit the ground, clutching his stomach in pain. Another man did the same and he too ended up lying on the ground gasping for air and in pain. A few of Teki'i's guys backed off, fearing Germany. He was mad and he wasn't going to take anyone's crap, especially when they threatened Italy. Teki'i snorted "Let's get out of here. This is a waste of my time." The men gathered their guys and left, trailing behind their so-called leader.

Germany turned around to face Italy "Are you okay?" Italy nodded.
Germany smiled at him "Come with me, I have someone for you to meet." before heading off into the jail towards their cell block.