Ludwig couldn't move from his spot as he replayed the message, listening carefully. Once he listened to it three more times. He slowly walked to his room and fell onto his bed. He stared at the ceiling for a while, the words from the message running through his mind over and over again. Finally, he took a breath and stood. He went over to his computer and bought the next ticket for Germany which was for midnight. He mulled it over and though he didn't want to talk to him right now, he decided that he should still tell Feliciano that he was leaving the country. He sighed and picked up his phone, putting in the number before putting it to his ear. After a few rings, he picked up.

"Ludwig?"

"Yes. I need to tell you something important." Feliciano was silent as he absorbed the urgency in Ludwig's words.

"Give me two minutes," was all he said before hanging up. Ludwig sighed and went to his room to unpack. He was watering his plants when he heard the screeching of a car outside. Steps were heard coming quickly up the stairs and there was a knock at the door. Ludwig opened it to find a slightly flushed Feliciano.

"You said you needed to discuss something important?" Ludwig nodded, surprised by his speed. He moved aside so that he could come in. Feliciano looked around him as he came in, going towards the living room and sitting pn the couch. Ludwig sat next to him and began to choose his words.

"Well, first of all, I have a brother."Feliciano nodded.

"Alright." Ludwig took a breath.

"Last year, he got into a car accident. His lungs were punctured and his chest was almost completely crushed. He's been in the hospital since. Earlier, they gave me a call to tell me he's about to die."

"Are you sure it was the doctor who called you?" Ludwig gave him a strange look.

"What do you mean?" Feliciano cursed and sighed.

"Knowing you, you've probably booked a flight, haven't you?" Ludwig nodded. Feliciano sighed again before flipping his phone, quickly pressing the buttons before putting it to his ear.

"Adriano? Get me a ticket for the next plane to Germany." He listened for a moment before nodding and hanging up. He looked back at Ludwig.

"I was going to tell you tomorrow but, time is of the essence now. We didn't catch all of the traitors. And before Francesco died, he said that their would be an assassin after both of us." His eyes narrowed.

"You realize this might be a trap?" Ludwig shook his head.

"It's my brother. If there's even a small chance of it being true, then I have to go." Feliciano smiled softly and nodded.

"I understand. I would feel the same if it were my own brother." Ludwig was surprised by that piece of knowledge and stored it for later use in his mind.

"Won't it be more dangerous for you if you come with me?"

"It will be dangerous for me anywhere I go. And besides, I can't let the one I care for go into a possible trap by himself, even if he is angry with me." Ludwig sighed and scratched the back of his head, looking away.

"I'm not mad. I guess I just never really thought of all of the things you would have done to have become the leader."

"Can you accept the things that I do?" Ludwig looked back at him, his eyes serious.

"Yes, I can." Feliciano smiled.

"Thank you," he said. He looked so fragile in that moment that Ludwig couldn't help but wrap his arms around the smaller man and hold him close. After a moment, Feliciano's arms went around his body. They stayed like that for a long time, content in each other's arms. Eventually, they fell asleep together, Ludwig lying on the couch with Feliciano curled atop him. When they awoke they gave each other a small smile before looking at the time and quickly leaving. When they reached the airport, the wait felt like an eternity until their plane was finally called. They were silent the whole plane ride as Feliciano held his hand to give him comfort. When they reached Berlin, they hailed a cab which took them straight to the hospital. As they stood in front of it, Ludwig took a breath and gave Feliciano's hand one last squeeze before letting go. As they went in, instead of going with Ludwig, he went down the opposite hall. Ludwig thought it strange, but decided not to question it. He followed the still familiar halls to his brother's room. He gathered his courage before he opened the door. Gilbert smiled as he came in.

"Hey, bro. didn't expect to see you. Didn't you move to Italy?" Ludwig stopped and blinked in surprise at the fact that his brother looked almost healthy. He was still pale, due to the fact that he was an albino, but his red eyes were gleaming with life.

"Gilbert, I got a call that said you were about to die." His brother gave him a strange look.

"Are you kidding?" Gilbert flexed an arm.

"I feel better than ever." Ludwig was thinking about what this meant when Feliciano finally walked in.

"Where were you?" Ludwig asked. Feliciano shrugged.

"The security office." Ludwig arched an eyebrow, but said nothing, turning back towards his brother. Gilbert gave a small smirk as he looked over Feliciano.

"You're the cutest person I've seen since they put me in here." He struggled, but was able to slowly sit up. He smiled cockily and pointed at himself with his thumb..

"I'm Gilbert, this guy's awesome big brother." He glanced at his brother.

"How do you know my little bro?" Feliciano glanced at Ludwig. Ludwig smiled and took his hand.

"He's my boyfriend." Gilbert's eyes widened and he looked over Feliciano more carefully. He whistled.

"Good job, brother." Ludwig blushed, looking away. Feliciano chuckled and leaned up to kiss him on the cheek. Ludwig blushed more and squeezed his hand. Suddenly, there was chuckle from behind them. They both spun around to see a man wearing a doctor's coat holding a gun at them.