The Drabble Project Dare!

This next drabble is the longest and probably my favorite to date. Family theme with Pandora and out HETALIA cast.

Disclaimer: YES! Wait... nope false alarm, I ownly own Pandora.

Pandora: Hey!

Oh get ready for the story!

7)Burden:
All she saw was darkness- and it was terrifying. Her ears were malfunctioning- taking in certain beeps but ignoring vital voices and information. Her mind was swirling, bombarded with fragments images flashing shapes and colors.

"..Pan-... Be ok..."

"-e waking up..."

She pried her eyelids open to see an off-white light numbing her as the searing pain in her leg brought her back to consciousness.

Her eyes shifted around the room, shapes morphed into figures with faces she started to recognize.

Germany, Italy, Japan, America, China, Russia, England and France. Axis and Allies in the same room- and not trying to fight one another!

"...I-I'm dead aren't I?" Pandora whispered hoarsely, obviously not believing this. Her words seemed to catch the frazzled attention of everyone nearby.

"Mademoiselle Alix!"

"O gracias lo dio..."

"Pandora-chan," Japan had turned to see her awake, "Try and stay calm, how are you feeling?"

"Like someone decided my leg was a great punching bag..." She had meant for that to be a joke, but the way it came out was pitiful. Out of her line if sight, Germany dipped his hat to cover his eyes.

"Do you remember anything at all?" England asked concernedly as he slid his hand into her palm, squeezing it affectionately.

Pandora struggled through her blurred memories, "It's just a blur to be honest... What did happen?"

Every country made solid eye contact with one another before Italy pushed past China and Russia- "Is Pandora's gunshot wound ok?"

Her violet eyes widened in realization, "G-gunshot?"

Like a trigger being pulled, everything came back to her.

*Flashback*

It was a cool night in North America, Pandora had invited the Axis power for a low-key night on the town near New York City (her plan being since so many
ethnicities of people existed here, they would just blend in). Dinner had gone swimmingly and she had offered to walk around Central Park, it was mostly deserted due to the late time of day- just the occasional hobo or cop.

"I'm glad you guys decided to come." Pandora chatted lightly as the four walked the small cement path.

Japan nodded in agreement, "It was a pleasant experience."

"Vee~ that little Italian restaurant was so adorable and surprisingly authentic!" Italy cheered, hugging her slightly.

Germany, who had been uncharacteristically quiet, let a small smile slipped across his face.

Suddenly a familiar laugh echoed around them. The group looked up a rocky cliff nearby, where an unmistakable face stood with four others. "So, you think you can invade my country and I not know about it?!"

Pandora gritted her teeth, "No, I was hoping you'd be stuck still playing BioShock Infinite..."

"By the way- great game!" America broke the fourth wall before returning into his role, "Now since this is my homeland, I'm the hero so I call the shots-GO CHINA!"

"Surprise attack!" Germany yelled as China launched toward them, wok and ladle in hand, "Get the civilians out of here!"

"But no one's around," Italy questioned, nobody was around but them.

"No- Pandora you dumbvit!"

"Hey!" Pandora felt offended, she had a bit of defense knowledge, so she wasn't completely helpless and for Germany to just label her a 'civilian'... She inwardly hoped she would have been more than that...

Soon enough China had Germany down and was attacking Japan, who whipped his beloved katana seemingly out of thin air. Italy was trying to pull Pandora away to safety however, Russia was suddenly in their path.

"Ai! Don't hurt me, I'll tell you anything- just don't hurt me!" Italy cowered and trembled in front of the snowy northern country native, waving his white flag.

Pandora sighed, "Greetings Russia."

"Greetings Pandora," The man towered over her, smiling, "You come with MotherRussia, da?" He scooped Pandora's hips over his shoulder, much to her sudden surprise, walking away cheerfully. Italy quivered in fear, before realizing what just happened.

"Ahh- Pandora-chan!"

"Russia- put me down!" She beat on his back with her closed fist to no avail as he carried her to the allies side.

"Hostage captured, great!" America cheered as pandora face-palmed.

"Really? I'm just a deadweight now?"

"Non, ma cherie," France consulted her, having to stand behind Russian since she was still on his shoulder, "You are a deadweight with pretty looks and a great sense of humor."

"Merci... Jackass..."

"HAH! Now you must surrender!" America demanded as they closed in on the Axis.

"Not on your lives, you bastards." Germany suddenly withdrew a gun from his jacket and aimed at the American.

'Oh crap...' Pandora struggled more, trying to get out, 'Russia, forgive me...'

"Russia-San?"

The pale men looked over just as Pandora kicked her foot up into his face. Surprised, he loosened his grip and she slipped free.

'I have to stop him!' The girl couldn't stand the thought of losing anyone as close as her friends. With sudden momentum, she burst toward Germany, trying to get it away from him. In the scuffle, the gun discharged. It took a moment for Pandora to realize her leg was bleeding. Her eyes widened with fear, meeting Germany's shocked blue orbs before she crumbled to the ground.

*End Flashback*

Pandora took a breath, strafing her heartbeat as the beeping monitor slowly resumed its normal pace. The rest of the group let a collective sigh of relief swept through the room.

"I-I'm sorry about all this..." Her confession was all sudden and completely random.

"Huh?"

"None of this would have happened if I hadn't invited the Axis here..." Pandora looked down at her other hand, "I guess I am just a deadweight."

"Pandora, you-sa not a burden," Italy was completely serious, and so out of character, "You are family and no matter what happens you are a part of this famiglia."

Everyone nodded in agreement. There was a moment of pure peace before America mentioned something about Germany's guns and everything fell to pieces again.

Pandora couldn't help but smile... Sure her friends were crazy and bloodthirsty but other times they were all she could have ever wanted.

Aw!

Pandora: I GOT SHOT IN THE LEG!

You'll heal by the next update, ciao!

-Phoenix