Here's the next chpt ! I'm getting better at getting them in on time. A big thank you to all all of you for reading my story, for your reviews and an even bigger thank you to my beta for all your hard work

Chapter 21 - Promises

"Okay, before we leave and get ourselves killed let's go out okay." Gilbert said.

Everyone nodded in agreement. It was a good idea to unwind before going all out and yes, possibly getting themselves killed. Antonio, Francis, Gilbert, Lovino and Matthew had all been working non-stop on the plan for about three weeks, and now that it was complete all they had left to do was actually put the plan in action.

Every single one of them was exhausted; Matthew had gathered all the information they would need, Francis had set up all his bombing equipment, Gilbert had gotten ahold of various weapons and Antonio and Lovino had planned everything else. In short they all needed a break before the storm hit.

"Sure that sounds good. Where should we go?" Antonio asked.

"I know a bar not too far from here. It's always a lot of fun to go there." Gilbert suggested.

"Okay. Let's go then." Lovino grabbed his coat from the closet and went to open the apartment door. Everyone else did the same and soon enough they were out on the streets of Berlin, smiling and happy.

Francis sighed as he watched Gilbert and Matthew dance together and then sighed again when he saw Antonio and Lovino do the same. His lower lip started to quiver a bit and he took a swig of his drink.

He missed Arthur a lot and not having sex for almost a month was killing him. And then there was the possibility that he might die.

Or worse, that Arthur wouldn't want to do it when he got back.

Francis finished his drink and because he was feeling lonely he decided to be the center of attention for a while. He stood and went up to the dj, requesting one of his favorite (and most perverted) songs.

The music started and Francis started to sing. A space cleared in the room as the unusual song started and Francis strode up to sing and dance. Matthew, Antonio, Lovino and Gilbert watched, cheering him on.

Pour un flirt avec toi

Je ferais n'importe quoi

Pour un flirt avec toi

Je serais prêt à tout

Pour un simple rendez-vous

Pour un flirt avec toi

Francis winked at a group, one of the girls squealing and a very cute man blushing, biting his bottom lip slightly.

Pour un petit tour, un petit jour

Entre tes bras

Pour un petit tour, au petit jour

Entre tes draps

Francis continued to dance, swaying back and forth, loving all the attention he was getting. The song ended and Francis got a big round of applause, he gracefully bowed and now that he felt in higher spirits, went back to the bar for another drink. He silently promised that he would have sex with his little English man again.

After Francis had finished singing, Lovino and Antonio started dancing again, this time to a slow song. Lovino happily wrapping his arms around his tan lover, savoring the moment, knowing full well that they might never get the chance to do anything like this again.

Despite his happiness a discrete tear escaped from his eye.

Antonio noticed.

"Lovino, don't cry. We'll be okay. Don't worry." he assured, kissing Lovino.

Lovino started to cry harder.

"Shh, it's okay." Antonio said, bringing Lovino even closer to him as they moved in a slow circle.

"I know that." Lovino pushed away a little, wiping the tears from his eyes.

"Come on, don't cry. We're here to have fun." Antonio smiled.

Lovino nodded his head and the couple went off the dance floor, settling in a small isolated booth. There they recalled the months they had spent on the island, the bliss of having found each other and all the other memories they had made there.

"Lovino I promise we'll go back." Antonio smiled.

"Yes." Lovino smiled and then bit his lip at the prospect of going back to their little paradise.

"And we'll make even better memories this time. I promise." Antonio sealed the promise with a kiss both would remember for a very long time.

"So, are you ready Mattie?" Gilbert asked after he and Matthew had finished dancing and settled down with drinks.

"Yes. I am." Matthew nodded firmly.

"Good. I am too." Gilbert's smile wavered ever so slightly. Matthew smiled knowingly, his deep blue violet eyes sparkling.

"Are you sure?" he asked his crimson eyed lover.

"No. I-I- I'm not worried about Francis or Antonio and Lovino looks like he can take care of himself but-" Gilbert couldn't finish his sentence.

"But you don't think I can manage." Matthew finished his sentence for him.

"No! That's not it! I know you can take care of yourself. I just don't want anything bad to happen to you." Gilbert confessed.

Matthew laughed and the sound caught Gilbert by surprise.

"I promise you that nothing will happen to me. Plus, I know you wouldn't let anything happen to me." Matthew said.

Gilbert only frowned.

"Fine. Want me to prove it." Matthew stood up before Gilbert could say anything and marched up to the burliest guy at the bar. He appeared to be a biker who had had one too many drinks. Matthew tapped the man on the shoulder who turned around slowly.

Matthew punched him.

The sucker punch sent the huge man flying off his stool and to a crumpling halt on the ground.

Gilbert's jaw dropped so much it might as well have hit the floor.

"MATTHEW!" Gilbert screamed and ran towards him.

The burly man stood, swore, and swung his left fist at Matthew. The blonde ducked and punched again, this time in the man's bulging stomach.

Francis, Antonio and Lovino heard the commotion and rushed over to see what was happening. They were very surprised to see Matthew holding his own against a huge biker as Gilbert watched, flustered.

Matthew landed another good punch but the man swung unexpectedly and hit Matthew in the face. His glasses clattered to the floor and Gilbert emitted a very ominous growl before pouncing on the biker, punching him repeatedly.

Matthew stood completely unscathed, and put a gentle hand on Gilbert's shoulder.

"I'm fine. And I proved my point; you wouldn't let anything happen to me." Matthew said, smiling.

Gilbert rounded on Matthew, his face set in a serious frown.

"Matthew. Don't. Ever. Do. That. Again." he said angrily.

Matthew's smiled didn't falter.

"I won't."

Gilbert smiled at this.

"Good."

Antonio, Lovino and Francis just looked confused by this exchange, but for Gilbert and Matthew it was a promise to stay alive for better days together.

The group stumbled out of the bar, all happy and filled with hope. Now, as they made their way back to Gilbert's apartment, the only thing left to do was catch some sleep and put the plan into action.

Lyric Translations (Look up the song, it's kinda funny)

Pour un flirt avec toi - For a flirt with you

Je ferais n'importe quoi - I would do anything

Pour un flirt avec toi - For a flirt with you

Je serais prêt à tout - I would be ready for anything

Pour un simple rendez-vous - For a simple date

Pour un flirt avec toi - For a flirt with you

Pour un petit tour, un petit jour - For a little turn, a little day

Entre tes bras - Held in your arms

Pour un petit tour, au petit jour - For a little turn, a little day

Entre tes draps - Between your sheets

So there you have it. The plan begins in the next chapter so look forward to it !