"You know, Ven," Romano said, leaning casually against an abandoned building that stood a few feet away from where the Baltics were watching Japan and Russia's fight. "It's a shame they didn't think ahead, the Baltics, I mean."

Estonia turned his head slightly so he could focus in on the Italies conversation. Of course they had thought ahead, they are in control of their countries, aren't they? What else was there to think about?

"Estonia?" Lithuania looked over concerned, "What are you?"

"Shh, listen."

"I mean, if Russia was planning to take over Europe, wouldn't it make sense to start by taking over the countries closest to him?"

Veneziano thought for a second before responding. "It does," he nodded. "It would make sense to just slowly take over from East to West."

"What are they trying to say?" Latvia asked.

"They really are idiots, aren't they?" Romano guffawed. "You guys may have control over your countries now, but what makes you think Russia will let you keep your countries as he starts to take over Europe?"

"Russia said..."

"Yeah! I'm sure Russia told you a lot of things. You guys are so gullible."

"You've been gone for years!" Latvia yelled. "You don't know anything!"

"I know one thing," Romano smirked. "You enjoy being Russia's little pet, don't you? That's why you refuse to accept the truth."

"Why you little!"

"Hungary! They're coming!" Veneziano yelled as they ran towards the trees.

"She's going to need a few more minutes," Austria told him. "Can you stall?"

"A few more minutes?" Panic began to fill the young nation's body. He hadn't expected this and didn't really plan anything.

"Unprepared?" Austria scowled.

"Of course not!" he laughed nervously. "Hungary should take all the time she needs."

"Where did they go?" Latvia was saying a little too loud.

Stalking forward through the trees again, Veneziano stepped directly in front of Latvia. "Looking for me?"

"No," Latvia spat as Estonia and Lithuania appeared behind him. "But you'll do."

"Ven, what are you doing?"

"Latvia, you're a lot cuter than I remember," North Italy smiled and took a few steps forward. "And strong, too. I think if we were to work together, I could help you keep your country from Russia."

"Ven!" Romano could barely hide the shock on his face.

The younger Italy reached out and laid a hand on Latvia's shoulder. "We should for a union. We can protect each other."

"You can't just make decisions like that on your own!" his brother was yelling behind him.

"What do you say?"

The shortest Baltic reached up and gripped Veneziano's wrist tightly. "What do you think you're doing," he said through clenched teeth. "What kind of sick joke is this?"

Lithuania laughed loudly behind him. "Maybe you should accept the offer, Latvia! You never know when you'll get another one!"

"Shut up, you moron!"

"If you guys are quite through," Austria said from behind them. "We're all ready on this side."

"What the? What is Austria doing here," Estonia demanded.

"Oh," Veneziano nodded, twisting his arm free from the surprised Latvia. "If you're ready, we're ready. No problem."

From above, Hungary swung in from a vine, screaming loudly. In midair, she cut the vine with a life and flipped to the ground with the detached part in her hand. Surprised, Latvia backed up and grabbed Estonia and Lithuania's arm. Hungary smirked at this and faster than it would seem possible she was able to wrap the vine around the three Baltics, trapping them in place. In the excitement, Hungary yelled something behind her and a large group ran from the trees and tied the Baltics together.

"Keep them like that until the fight is over. Keep close watch over them. I'm sure they'll want to see how the fight turns out, but make sure they watch from a distance," Hungary ordered.

The group formed a circle around the Baltics and took them away quickly.

"You did well," Hungary smiled at Veneziano, nudging Austria in the side.

"It was quick thinking on your part," Austria smiled, "I'm proud of you."

"I couldn't have done it without you guys," Japan told the Italies as they were standing outside the meeting room.

"You're so grown up, Japan!" Veneziano said happily.

"Oh hush," Romano rolled his eyes and pulled his brother towards Austria and Hungary who were waiting a bit down the hall. "We'll be late going in, but you definitely should be. It's your party after all."

"So, Veneziano," Hungary stressed the name. "What were you thinking when you left? Did you learn anything from your experiences?"

"I think I've learned a lot more than I thought I would," he laughed nervously. "Spending time with your partner nation is important... And now Romano and I are best friends!"

Romano's eyes widened before his face settled into a scowl. "I wouldn't exactly say that."

"I would!" he smiled broadly. "Oh," he turned back to his mentors, "Japan has invited us to stay in China's house for as long as we like. I'd really appreciate it if you two could come for a visit sometime."

"I'm not entirely sure how to finish this, Romano."

"Do you really need to? That sounded like a perfect ending! It leaves things to the imagination!"

"Romano! Shh! You'll wake everyone up!"

"Too late," Hungary said, frowning from the doorway. "Do you guys know what time it is? If you wake up Austria like this he'll probably be..."

"Angry?" Austria almost growled. "You bet. What is with all of this noise?"

"Well, we found this thing online and we thought it was interesting so we..." Veneziano's voice was shaking.

"I see," Austria walked over to the computer and read. "What is this? Is this the end? England giving Japan America?"

"It is," North Italy nodded, "But I can show you the beginning..."

"Do we have to do this now?" Romano complained. "We can show you in the morning. It's late."

"Awe! But this looks cute," Hungary smiled. "Did you guys write this?"

"No," the older Italy frowned, "Someone else wrote that."

"But we wrote this one!"

"Oh? Can we read it?"

"Like I said, it's late and I'd like to get some..."

"If you guys get any louder, you'll wake up America," Japan said, entering the room. "What is this? A party?"

"You should see this, Japan! It's all about you!" Hungary laughed, pulling him towards the computer.

"About me?"

"You guys!" Romano said, exasperated.

"Romano, this isn't your room. If you want to go to sleep you are free to go," Austria rationalized without turning towards him. "But please leave your computer, all of us can't just gather around Veneziano's.

"Fine," South Italy grumbled as he stalked out of the room.

A/N

That's it! That's the end of the story! And the end of Lion King all together.

I hope you enjoyed reading it!

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