Desperately he tries to open his eyes. Still gasping, his grasp on his throat loosens. Suddenly his eyes fly open and he is in Derse. In his room that is engulfed in flames. He jumps up holding his breath and runs to his window, a board on fire falls and blocks his way of getting out. Idiotically he curses and loses his only air. Gasping hard he scrambles to his box and digs out his favorite cape. He puts it around himself and without hesitating he runs through the fire towards his window. Jumping he makes it out of the window and is airborne. England tries to fly but fails as the air from his lungs is gone and he feels his eyes closing again. He was going to plummet to his death. It was better than being burned alive.
Suddenly he hits something but not hard. It's a person. They put their arms around England in a hugging manner and pull him to safety. Trying to stay conscious England continues gasping. The arms don't let go of him even slightly and England feels safe. He doesn't struggle at all and allows them to take him wherever. He feels an odd breeze as they enter a window. The arms around him loosen and he feels a hand underneath his head setting him down on the floor. Still gasping England attempts to open his eyes but fails. He feels a finger on his neck and hears a sigh of relief. Then he feels a hand on his head, the hand was so cool against his burning head. The hand leaves his forehead and he hears footsteps leaving.
The footsteps come back and there is a hand under his head again, lifting it. He feels water hit his lips and slowly he tries to sip. Choking he fails to drink. The water stops then comes again as soon as he is done coughing. This time he drinks the water quickly. The hand sets his head down. England tries to open his eyes again and is able to peek; all he sees is a purple ceiling. A wet cloth is set on his head and he is instantly soothed. Opening his eyes a little more he blinks slowly. Coughing he opens his eyes completely and blinks rapidly. He turns to his left and sees Russia next to him. He looks concerned.
Part 13
"w-what's the matter ol chap?" Coughing even more England manages a chuckle. Russia flips the cloth on England's head.
"England, your room was set on fire." Russia looks at him seriously. England tries to get up only to have Russia push him down, shaking his head.
"Who the h-hell did that?" England stays still on the floor trying to clear his throat.
"We can talk later, but now you need to rest." Russia nods and grabs the cup next to him and lifts England's head to it. Gulping the water England pushes the cup away.
"Someone just set my room on f-fire and you want me to rest?" Coughing harder England curls up and leans to the side in pain. He did not feel good at all.
Russia puts his hand on England's head.
"Yes." He says calmly. England slowly uncurls, and looks at Russia. He still has his hand on his head.
"You can't even get up" Russia says leaving his hand. Gathering his strength England gets up to a sitting position. Russia moves his hand away.
"Hnnng….who s-says I c-can't?" Slowly getting to his knees he holds his stomach. Russia steps back and holds his hand out. England looks up and takes his hand. Russia pulls him to his feet and England stumbles. He looks at Russia.
"S-see?" England's legs give out and he drops but Russia catches him.
"Just rest." England shakes his head and stands up again, pushing Russia away. He slowly walks over to the window and leans on the wall. Sighing he closes his eyes and rests there for a while. Russia walks over and goes to the other side of the window and leans as well.
"W-who tried to kill me?" England asks opening one eye. Russia shakes his head.
"Why did they want to kill me?" Russia shakes his head again. Understanding that he doesn't know England closes his eye. He can feel the world spinning. Opening his eyes he asks something else.
"Is this your room?" England looks around. Russia nods.
England stands up and looks around even more. It was small like his room but the desk was near the window instead and the bed was closer as well.
"It's very ni-" England suddenly falls towards the floor unconscious before he even hits.
