Depersonification

Chapter 7: Investigations

There will be no America or Osthall in this chapter, sorry to disappoint, but I need to work on the development of the other countries.

They'll come out in Chapter 8 though ;)


Canada stood on the border between his country and the United States and threw a stick onto the force field, causing it to disintegrate.

"Damn it!" he yelled as Kumajiro stepped in from behind him.

"What are you doing?"

"Osthall put a force field around America, and I'm trying to find a way to get through. Damn, not even Canadian sticks can get in!"

"Why did he do it?" Kumajiro asked.

"To keep me and Mexico from getting through!" Canada huffed. "This is Trump's wall on a whole other level!"

"CANADA!"

Canada turned and noticed England, France and Mexico approach him.

"There you are, you had me worried," Canada smiled.

"Hello Canada, did you find a way to get through?" England asked.

"No! I've been throwing rocks, sticks, dirt, you name it and none of it has worked! Observe!" Canada said as he grabbed another stick and threw it at the force field, causing it to once again disintegrate.

"Orale," Mexico stated. "This is Trump's wall on a whole other level."

"That's what I said!" Canada exclaimed as England got closer to the force field.

"Angleterre," France warned but was stopped as England raised a hand for him to keep silent.

England pointed his index finger at the force field and moved it so that it can be an inch away.

"Bollocks! He used a summoning spell, those are hard to revoke!"

"What does that mean?" France asked.

"It means that he summoned the energy to make this force field from the Earth's core, so digging a hole underground and getting through wouldn't work."

"Dang it, that was going to be my idea. We Mexicans are geniuses at getting into the United States without getting caught," Mexico said as all the countries turned to stare at her.

"Hey! Alfred annoys the hell out of me sometimes, and if he thinks his stupid border patrol is going to stop me from going in and putting cucarachas under his pillow he's got another thing coming!" she exclaimed defensively.

"YOU PUT COCKROACHES UNDER HIS PILLOW!?" England exclaimed.

"Hey hey," Canada started. "In Mexico's defense, it's America who usually starts it. He once snuck into Mexico and switched all the Mexican flags for American flags the night before Mexico's celebration for the day of her independence."

"So then I snuck into HIS country the day before the 4th of July, and drew Pancho Villa mustaches on all the portraits of the Founding Fathers. Then I messed with the sound system and played rancheras ALL day long. I'm pretty sure Alfred has memorized at least five songs by Vicente Fernandez by now."

England laughed, "Serves that git right! Let me know if you're planning to conduct another prank like that the day before he celebrates committing treason again, I want a piece of that savory action."

"Um hello, am I the only normal one here?" France asked. "We need to focus!"

"Right," England said as he turned back to the force field. "One thing I would always hate about summoning spells is the fact that there was always a loophole to them, that just might work in our favor."

"You mean, if we find a loophole we could get through?" Canada asked.

"Possibly... WAIT A SECOND! Mexico, what exactly did you say the shape of this force field was?"

"A dome, it covers the entire continent of their country, why?"

"Canada! Where is Alaska!?"

Canada widened his eyes in realization as he pointed to the left, "He's over there! Do you think Osthall may have forgotten to cover Alaska too?"

"There's only one way to find out."


Japan frowned as he got off the phone with Germany. America was in trouble, Osthall had come back and he wasn't going to give up until America was his.

Apparently Germany had gotten a call from France stating that Osthall had trapped America in a force field and nobody besides America residents and citizens were allowed to go through.

"Is something wrong?" China asked as he stepped into the room with Russia.

Oh yeah, Russia and China decided to pay a visit to discuss Eastern affairs until Japan was taken away to answer the phone.

"Yes I'm afraid so, Osthall-san... he's come back."

China widened his eyes as Russia shook his head.

"We have to warn America!" China exclaimed.

"Osthall-san is already there, and he put a force field around America-san's country so that none of us could go in and warn him."

"Hooray, America is going to die!" Russia exclaimed, receiving a wack on the shoulder by China.

"No! He still owes me tons of money! This is all your fault Russia!"

"My fault?"

"Yeah, didn't you rig America's electi... MMMPHH!" China stopped as Russia put a hand over his mouth.

"I don't know what you're talking about," Russia said with a smile; Japan could've sworn the words kol kol kol were flying over his head.

"America-san is essential to everyone's foreign affairs, yes, even you Russia-san. So I think we should help him."

"Hmph, what has America done for me?" China asked as he crossed his arms.

"The Open Door Policy, he saved you from breaking apart."

China's eyes softened as he shamefully looked to the ground.

"And Russia-san, if America-san dies, who will you have to compete with? Shouldn't YOU be the reason for America-san's destruction and not somebody else?" Japan teased.

Russia blinked, "That's true... nobody is allowed to crush America's dreams except for me!"

"We'll help," China stated as Japan nodded.

"Good. Well first we need to figure out if America-san's entire country, including Hawaii and Alaska, were covered. If Hawaii was forgotten, we could visit her and have her warn America-san," Japan said as he took out his phone.

"What are you doing?" China asked.

"I'm calling Hawaii, I've had her number ever since I apologized for Peal Harbor. I just hope the call goes through."

"Aloha."

Japan smiled towards Russia and China, confirming that the call was answered.

"Hello Hawaii, this is Japan."

"Aloha Japan, daddy isn't here but if you want I can give you his number?"

"I'm not looking for your Dad Hawaii, I'm looking for you. I was going to ask you a question."

"Okay."

"Have any international tourists by any chance arrived at your country today?"

"What a weird question, but yes. I think some people from Denmark arrived today, why?"

"Nothing out of the ordinary?"

"Noooo..."

Japan smiled and mentally made a fist bump, Osthall had forgotten about Hawaii, which means he must have forgotten about Alaska too!

"We're coming over Hawaii, we need to talk to you. It's about America-san..."


"Who's going to take the risk?" England asked as the four nations stood beside Alaska's border.

"Not me, it'll mess up my gorgeous hair."

"I'm not trying to look like pollo rostizado, count me out," Mexico announced as she took a step back.

"I guess I'll do it," Canada stated as he slowly approached Alaska. "Have the emergency hotline on speed dial please."

France nodded as he clung onto his phone.

Canada closed his eyes and quickly ran across, hugging a tree on the Alaskan side.

"It... it worked!" England exclaimed as Canada opened his eyes.

France, England, and Mexico stepped through with ease allowing them to celebrate.

"YES! TAKE THAT OSTHALL! BLESS THE DAY AMERICA THOUGHT IT'D BE A GOOD IDEA TO GET ALASKA!" England exclaimed.

"WHO GOES THERE!?"

The four nations turned to a young teenage boy who looked similar to Russia. He wore a trapper hat, a coat, a pair of jeans and mountain boots. He held a gun and pointed it at the four nations.

"Alaska, it's just us!" Canada exclaimed as Alaska raised an eyebrow and lowered his gun.

"Uncle Matt? What are you guys doing here?"

"Your father is in trouble, we came because we need your help," Canada pleaded as Alaska nodded and motioned for them to follow him.

"Let's go to my cabin."


Hawaii shook her head in disbelief, her father was in trouble!

"Why haven't you called him?" Hawaii asked as Japan shook his head.

"The radiation of the force field messes with the satellite of international communication, there's no way we can get into communication with him."

"I have to help! My big brothers and sisters are probably in trouble too!" Hawaii exclaimed as she stood up. The young girl wore a sun dress and pink sandals with a flower on her long brown hair.

"Wait Hawaii, you can't go in without knowing what you are getting yourself into. Why don't we try to contact Alaska and see if he's available. We need to come up with a plan before we send both of you in there. Osthall is powerful, he won't hesitate to do something really bad to you if he finds out you're affiliated with us," China informed.

Hawaii nodded.


"So there's a force field around my country right now, because of some lunatic that's trying to take my dad's place?" Alaska asked as the nations nodded.

"Yes and it appears as if you and possibly Hawaii are the only ones immune to this force field. Apparently Osthall needed an atlas," England stated as Alaska shook his head in disbelief.

"What should I do?"

"We want you to go through that force field and warn Amérique, before it's too late."

Alaska's computer beeped, requesting a video chat.

"It's Hawaii!" Alaska exclaimed as he accepted the call.

"Alan? Can you hear me?" Hawaii asked from the other line.

"Haunani? Yes! Are you okay?"

"I am! You have to listen to me! Japan, China and Russia are here and they told me Dad is in trouble!"

"England, France, Canada and Mexico just told me the same thing!"

"Oh jolly good, I'm glad you're okay Hawaii," England stated as he entered the video chat.

"Hello England-san, Alaska, I have a plan," Japan started as he pulled out two earpieces. "My country has invented this battery powered ear pieces that I want Alaska and Hawaii to have while they are in the US. This will be the communication method between us, DO NOT let Osthall find out you have them."

"Okay, what do you want us to do?" Alaska asked.

"You both will enter from the Canadian border on the eastern side, going to Washington DC will be our best bet. When you find America, make sure he is by himself and that Osthall is no where near him. If Osthall finds out you are working with us, all our plans will go to waste. If Osthall is there, pretend you are oblivious to the force field and you simply went to go pay your father a visit."

"Be careful," England added. "Osthall is VERY observant. He will be able to detect nerves and he WILL catch you if he senses your lie."

Alaska gulped and nervously looked at Hawaii, who looked equally as queasy as he did. "We should have taken those acting workshops New York and California offered us."

"Too late now," Hawaii responded.

"What happens afterwards?" Alaska asked. "What do we do if Dad doesn't believe us?"

"Tell him about the force field, that's enough confirmation as it is. When America finds out, he and the fifty of you are going to have to fight," England answered.

"THAT'S NOT GOING TO WORK!" Hawaii responded. "All the states are divided right now! If Osthall is out to get Trump, I doubt the liberal states are going to want to do anything about it."

"Trump is not a bad President, I don't see the big deal," Alaska stated as he crossed his arms.

"See that's the thing," England answered. "Osthall isn't out to end the Trump administration, he's out to end the United States in general. And he wants ALFRED to end it through depersonification. And that's dangerous, because if America undergoes depersonification, you states are going to cease to exist. America will disconnect from his people, and Osthall is going to take advantage of that opportunity to swoop in and become the personification of YOUR country. The United States of America will become Osthall. Your country will die, along with Alfred."

"You have to work together," France added. "I don't care if you are liberal or conservative. Trump is killing off the morals of your country and Osthall is simply reminding America of that fact to speed the process of his depersonification. He's like that demon voice in Amérique's head stating over and over that his nation is dying, that his nation is divided, that his nation has no hope. We have to stall Osthall from brainwashing Amérique at least until 2020 when you vote for someone new."

"2020!?" Hawaii exclaimed. "That's like two years from now!"

"Hey don't pin this on Trump!" Alaska exclaimed angrily. "Our economy has been doing so much better since he stepped in."

"Obama took us out of the recession, why aren't you giving HIM credit?" Hawaii argued.

"Obama was a horrible President!" Alaska argued. "He put us in too many unnecessary wars. Waste of money!"

"SHUT UP!" England yelled, startling the two states. "This is EXACTLY what Osthall wants!"

"You guys have to work together!" China exclaimed.

"No I like to see them argue," Russia said with a smile. "Hi Alaska!"

Alaska scowled and crossed his arms, "What is HE doing here?"

"Focus guys!" Mexico exclaimed.

"Meet us at the Canadian eastern front Hawaii," England stated. "We need to start this operation as soon as possible."


Alaska and Hawaii gulped as they stood in front of the force field, spewing dark energy everywhere.

"Are they ready Japan?" England asked as Japan adjusted Alaska's earpiece.

"Yes England-san."

"Wait, are you absolutely positive this will work for us?" Alaska asked as he turned towards the nations.

"Let me test it out," Canada stated as he held a stick. "I took this stick from outside your house Alaska."

Canada threw the stick and the stick went through the force field without a scratch.

"Yes!" Canada cheered.

"Ready?" Hawaii asked as Alaska nodded.

"Wait." England stated as the two states turned around. "America has a book holding all the secrets to Osthall's power, try to get him to send me that book. It's important."

Alaska and Hawaii nodded as they looked back.

"On the count of three, 1... 2... THREE!" Alaska yelled as he and Hawaii ran straight through the border, landing beautifully on New York.

Hawaii and Alaska turned to the nations, where Japan was motioning them to turn on their earpieces.

"Can you hear me?"

"Yes!" Hawaii and Alaska said in unison.

"Good! Good luck Hawaii and Alaska, we'll stay in touch."

With a last thumbs up, Hawaii and Alaska walked ahead, where border patrol was quickly approaching.

"HEY! HANDS UP! YOU'RE NOT ALLOWED TO BE HERE!"

"We're citizens!" Alaska exclaimed as he and Hawaii took out their birth certificates.

The officer approached them and checked their documents, nodding along with a smile.

"Sorry about that, carry along," the officer stated as he and the other officers departed.

Hawaii and Alaska released a sigh of relief as they ran.

Meanwhile the seven nations watched the exchange with concern, but were relieved when Alaska and Hawaii were released and ran so far they were hardly visible anymore.

England released a sigh he didn't know he was holding and sat on a rock, rubbing his temples.

"You're being really strong Angleterre, and I commend you for that," France complimented as the other nations with the exception of Canada took that as a cue to leave the three nations alone.

"Wow that's the nicest you've ever been to me," England answered.

"Don't make me regret what I said black sheep of Europe!"

"He's right though England, you're the only reason I haven't broke down yet. Seeing you be strong encourages me to be strong," Canada answered with a smile.

England scoffed, "You have no idea how much I want to dig a hole, climb in it and drink until oblivion."

"Release what you are holding in England, France and I are here to comfort you."

England's eyes grew watery as he covered his face and shivered. "I loved Osthall... with every inch of my being. I still do... he's not bad. I know he isn't. He was always a good kid, doing good deeds for others. I wasn't there for him, when he needed me most I left, and his heart turned cold. It's all my fault. Now we're about to lose America. Two of my biggest pride and joys are about to battle to the death, and only one will come out winning. Worst part is..." England stated as he looked up to the sky in fear. "I don't know what's worse. Losing Osthall... or America..."

"Y-You're divided between the two?" Canada asked as England nodded.

"I know it's horrible. I love and hate them both just the same. Osthall may have gone bad, but he NEVER betrayed me. And America may have never gone bad, but he betrayed me. I don't know... I JUST DON'T KNOW!" England yelled as he grabbed a rock and threw it at the force field.

Canada and France shared a look as England kneeled to the floor. "I'm just afraid that I'm going to snap and end up siding with the wrong side. What if I side with Osthall and mess up this whole operation?" England said as he widened his eyes. "Maybe I WANT America to deal with the pain I dealt with when I lost him."

"England..." Canada whispered. "I think you need to rest."

"What if losing the United States of America is best for all of us? What if keeping Osthall is what's best?"

"Angleterre..." France warned.

"What if Osthall's goal this whole time is to destroy a regime built on hate and prejudice? What if America is a ticking time bomb and Osthall simply came back to defuse it?"

"England!" Canada exclaimed in worry.

"They say World War III is bound to happen. Could that end up being America's doing? Is America the bad one and Osthall the good one?"

"ENGLAND THAT'S ENOUGH!" Canada yelled as he grabbed rope and tied England's hands.

"W-What are you doing?"

"I can't risk it England. I can't risk you doing something stupid, I'm sorry," Canada stated as France shook his head at England.

"Angleterre, those thoughts of yours are dangerous. You know that right?" France asked.

England said nothing. He just let Canada tie him up, letting those lingering doubts flow through his head, as he looked at the United States.


Uh oh...

Chizz is starting to get ugly guys.

Will England end up siding with Osthall?

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