HI PEoPLE
I'm really sorry, I recently moved countries and is now attending school, and the stress is kind of getting to me. I will try to write as much as I can though!
I DO NOT OWN HETALIA OR ANY ANIME/SONGS/BOOKS/PEOPLE I REFERENCE.
Previously:
Scotland nodded.
"Aye, what he said. So, can we get started?"
When he got a nod from all the nations, he turned to Italy.
"Sorry lad. Ready?"
Italy nodded, and a screen flickered to life.
Now~~~~~
"Wait, so this is from Japan's perspective?"
Italy nodded, eyes fixed on the screen.
Japan walked towards the closet, opening it.
A body tumbled out.
"AHHHHhhh...Germany-san? What are you doing?"
People turned to stare at the Japanese nation.
"Did you...scream?"
Another nation added to that.
"And what the hell was Germany of all people doing hiding inside a closet?"
Germany blushed, looking just as bewildered, while Japan turned an interesting shade of red.
"J-Japan! I was um, I was just checking, this closet out! Actually, I'm kind of thirsty, could you get me some water?"
Japan blinked, taken aback at the unusual behaviour, but after putting it down to the fact that he may have seen the monster as well, he agreed.
"H-hai. I will be back in a bit."
"Jesus, you must be really shook dude."
Germany's blush just deepened while Japan looked amused. Or, as amused as one could be in this situation.
Japan walked into a kitchen, taking a cup and was about to fill it with tap water when he frowned.
"There is no knowing how old this place is...what if the water is bad?"
He went to the bathroom instead, frowning hard when he got the water from the sink there instead before bringing it back to Germany.
"Wait, that's so not awesome Japan!" Prussia scowled at the man, before Italy spoke up.
"If Japan had given Germany water from the kitchen, he would have killed him." Italy looked at Prussia. "The water was indeed poisoned, either because of It, or it had been polluted."
Another nation spoke up. "But we're nations, some simple poisoning wouldn't kill us!"
Italy seemed to snarl at this, shocking the majority of the nations.
"Once you go inside, you become a human. A nation's ability to heal doesn't work in the Mansion. Once you're dead, you're dead."
"Germany-san? I have brought back some water."
Germany yet again popped out of the closet, looking slightly nervous.
"Ah, thank you Japan. Just put it there, yes."
Japan set the water on the table before turning to look at the German.
"Germany-san, do you have any idea where Italy-kun and Prussia-san is?"
Germany shook his head.
"We got split up, sorry." He shuddered. "Sorry, we saw something...very scary, and Italy just ran."
Now the nations were confused. And scared. Germany admitting something was scary? That's a big no no right there.
Japan nodded.
"Then I will go search for them."
Germany turned around and picked up a silver key.
"Here. I found this while finding my way here. It should help."
Japan inspected the key. It was weird looking, with funny curves and branches here and there. On the bow was a sticker saying 'I-Library Key'. He noticed that it was in horrible handwriting as well.
"Hai. I shall go now. Thank you."
Germany went back into the closet, and Japan walked out, closing the door behind him.
"So there is a library around here...and I...could that mean first floor?"
Japan went down the stairs and across the hall. There were some windows, and when he looked at them, he gasped.
"WOAH! IS THIS LIKE IGGY'S STUPID MAGIC THINGY?"
"Shut up America!"
The sun was high in the sky, when it was setting before.
"This is strange..." Japan looked at his watch, only to find that it was broken.
"Nani..."
Sighing, Japan continued searching for the Library. When he did find it, he put the key in and to his delight, the door opened.
"Italy-kun? Prussia-san?"
No response. He walked in, only to stop.
The place was freezing, as if the temperature had suddenly dropped, and he could hear what seemed to be loud footsteps. Japan slowly walked in more, and the sound stopped. He shivered, but continued searching for his friends. He walked up to a desk.
"What the..."
There was a clock on it, but it was broken, just like his watch. The hands were spinning haphazardly and out of control.
"What a mess..."
Japan lifted a book, and something fell out. A key. He pocketed it and was about to leave when something caught his eye.
"Aren't these your talismans aru?"
Japan nodded, frowning in confusion.
"Hai..."
Small pale yellow papers with large black kanji and symbols on them fell to the floor.
"T-those are mine!" Japan spluttered, picking them up.
Japan put them on the table and took one out of the bag he carried, comparing them.
"I-it's even got the same handwriting!"
He turned to the desk, which was covered in them.
"Didn't you stop making these after the Shinto priest thing? And when did you make so many aru?"
Japan nodded.
"I did stop after I stopped being a Shinto priest, and even if I did make that many, how did they even get into that place?"
They all turned to Italy, hoping for some insight. He smiled grimly.
"You'll find out."
Suddenly, there was a loud breathing sound behind him. Japan slowly turned around.
"WHAT THE HELL IS THAT THING?"
"Shut up!"
Italy covered England's ears. Thankfully the nation didn't stir. America however shot him a look.
"But that thing-"
"Just keep watching."
There was this...thing staring at him with huge black alien-like eyes, snarling with fangs dripping in drool. Japan quickly looked down. Sharp claws instead of nails adorned the things hand. He took a step back, then turned and ran. To his (and the watching nation's horror) the thing was running after him, surprisingly fast for something so big. As he reached the door, he tried to open it. Japan's eyes widened. When had he locked it? He dug around for the key, but it wasn't there. Japan turned to face the thing, which was now advancing on him slowly, like a predator stalking his prey. He tightened his fists and-
'crunch-'
The talismans were still in his hands! Japan started chanting a Shinto prayer, drawing his katana out, eyes fixed on the thing.
"Yeah go Japan!"
As the thing pounced, Japan dodged, his smaller body giving him a slight advantage compared to the big hulking body of the thing. Quickly, he stuck a talisman in the side of the thing. It screeched as static electricity came from the talisman to encircle its body, thrashing around and flinging Japan into the door. Getting up with a small grunt, he tried to kill the thing, stabbing it deep in the gut before quickly drawing his katana out. Mud-like substance flowed out, but to his surprise and horror, the thing kept standing. Japan jumped away as the thing readied itself to attack again.
China was sending worried looks at his younger brother, trying to hold off the urge to hug him and make sure he was safe. The rest of the Asian nations felt the same (but not like Hong Kong would ever admit it). Japan himself still had a look of calm, but inwardly his was frowning.
'I can't defeat the thing...I'm at a disadvantage, seeing as how I'm only evading and dodging...'
Once again, Japan rushed at the thing, dodging a few blows before sticking another talisman on it's forehead. This time there was a much louder screech and knocked him back, leaving him breathless and with a few gashes.
Japan gasped suddenly. China abandoned his seat, appearing at Japan's side in a matter of seconds.
"What's going on aru?"
Italy sighed.
"We told you the side affects to this. Whatever injuries they get, they will get it in real life."
China bit his lip, looking at his brother. Japan was now breathing normally, but there were long gashes on his cheeks that were bleeding profusely.
"It should be better then what goes on in the memories, seeing as we can all regenerate."
Sure enough, the gashes were slowly but surely closing up. That didn't stop China form checking him anyway. Germany frowned.
"What is the worst injury that happens?"
Italy looked away.
"...it's fine, we're not like humans, so if anyone dies then we'll just wait a bit for them to come back."
Silence. Many nations were horrified. There were injuries that killed them? Scotland scowled.
"What does this mean for Albion then?"
Italy had a sad look on his face.
"I'm not sure if he will be okay, but the best hope is that he will simply regenerate. Granted, he's definitely dying at least once."
America shot up from his seat.
"Arthur dies? How? When-"
Italy gave him a look.
"All will be explained if we just watch."
Unknown to him, Romano was frowning. He knew that his twin also had some of the worst injuries. He could only hope that when the time came everything had been explained. Once Japan was healed and ready, they resumed watching.
Panting, Japan wiped the blood off before running away while the thing was distracted. Quickly but silently he searched for the key. Finding it, he held it close to his chest. He waited, and then rushed to the door. The thing let out a roar and Japan could hear thumping footsteps behind him. Never turning back, he quickly turned turned the key and got out of that library, seeing the thing's mouth snapping at him as he closed the door on it's face. Japan slid to the door, panting as the adrenaline died down.
"W-was that what Germany-san said he saw?" Japan murmured, glancing at the door.
"If it is, I don't blame them for splitting up."
Suddenly he groaned, hitting his head. He left the key in the room. He stood up, hand on the door knob.
"Don't let that thing see me, don't let it see me..."
He opened the door, and was immediately confused. The room was brightly lit and was now a room temperature, no thumping sound and the thing was nowhere to be seen! He was still cautious, walking to the desk. There was a key on the floor, among the many talismans. He picked up everything, stuffing them in his bag. Japan looked at the key. "IV-Master Key" was written on there. Japan smiled.
"Perfect, this can get all the doors open on the fourth floor."
He was about to leave when a pile of books caught his attention. As he pulled a book out, it was old and battered.
Austria, Germany, China and some other nations frowned.
He flipped through the pages. Many of the words were faded or scribbled out, but at the very bottom were some that were still eligible.
"To the me that reads this, in order to survive and leave this place, you're going to need all the strength you're going to get."
Hope was rising. A way to get out? He turned to the next page, sighing in disappointment. Everything was once again scribbled out. Just as he was about to leave, a sentence caught his eye.
"This chant will power up your katana and ward off that thing." The rest was scribbled away.
Japan memorised the chant easily. He place the book back and headed off.
Scotland looked at the nations.
"We're gonna stop here. Go to you're hotels or where ever you guys are staying. We'll continue tomorrow at 9."
One by one the nations got up. As each Asian nation passed Japan, they said something or hugged him. Well in China's case, he fussed over Japan, making him blush slightly. Prussia was wondering where he was, while Germany was getting lectured by Hungary on how Japan was being more a man then him. Romano was with Spain, and for once wasn't doing anything. Instead his eyes were fixed on Italy. Said person was cradling England, looking softly at the nation. Scotland cleared his throat.
"Come on."
That's all! I'm a bit rusty on how Hetaoni goes, and as you guys can see, we're starting off with Japan's POV!
I'm always up for suggestions!
Review!