Both parties stood on the deck of the boat, stock still as a trail of bright red began staining the wood. Everyone turned to look at the man with the gun, who had been knocked over at the shot and was now looking at his weapon as though it would bite him.

"Ow! Bitch, you shot me in the frakking leg!" Several insults pierced the still air, causing a sudden burst of motion. Italy leaped off of the pirate and onto Germany, who in turn was knocked to the deck. (The boy restraining him scuttled away) Abbi and Maddie ran over to where Dragon was flopping on the deck.

"Dragon, are you oka- oooh, that looks deep. I'll go get bandages." Abbi ran off deeper on the ship.

"Hey Brutus," Dragon barked, "Guess who came back."

The captain didn't respond at first, still shell shocked, but he eventually turned with a weak grin, "We've been looking for you."

There was a flash of black on the ratlines before anyone could move, zipping back and forth before hanging upside-down from the boom. "I knew it! That was a dragon scale!" Japan had caught up, remarkably fast considering his age and the distance, but hey, the man's a ninja. "Fericiano, why would you keep this a secret?"

Italy looked sheepish, "I didn't really have a good reason." He didn't want to worry his friends about any dangerous situations.

The two groups separated slowly, and the Axis countries prepared to leave. Apologies were exchanged and everyone made up.

Except…

"Ahh, Ludwig." A strong Russian accent made its way up the ramp of the ship. "I just wanted to confirm that shipment arrived safely, but you weren't home when I called."

"Yes, I vas…held up."

"Hey, you're the guy from the bar. Did you follow us here like some kind of stalker?" Dragon was terrible at atmosphere. Everyone shuddered at the echoing Kolkolkol in the air.

"Da, I saw Feliciano. He's never seen very far from Ludwig, so that was the fastest way to find him." His attention turned to Germany, "Those fabric bolts are of excellent quality." He focused on Dragon once more, "The color is very similar to yours, actually."

Everyone stopped a bit, processing the words.

"Oh my god, I am going to kill Kasen." Dragon and Brutus said together.

And they all went their own ways and lived averagely ever after, because no one's happy forever.

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So, this chapter is really short, because I'm not good at reunion-style writing. Please don't murder me in my sleep.

Seriously, don't.

Thanks to whoever reviewed and put this story on their alerts. I love you all.

And remember: Tell the people in your life that you love them, because life is short, but make sure to yell it at them in German, because life is also confusing and terrifying.

Ich liebe dich, Comrades.