We're all moved in~! We already went grocery shopping, (saved about sixty bucks with coupons! =D) We already have a toaster, microwave, vacuum, digital cable, Internet, land-line... Thank God for settlement money...

AND we're going to Tennessee from the 18th, to the 21st... Again, we are lucky.

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My boyfriend killed George Washington... That dumbass. XD

Himayura Hidekaz owns Hetalia.

Warning- May contain some racial slurs or "speaking the lord(s) name in vain." I don't mean to offend ANYONE!

I'm not going to spoil much of this. Just... Prepare yourself for anything. Even for Ghirahim (Google him if you must know) wearing Lady Gaga's skin and singing songs from "Repo! The Genetic Opera..." Okay, I won't be doing anything THAT extreme. In fact, I probably shouldn't be making jokes about what to expect from this chapter... Ohwellwhatevaidowhatiwahnt!

And again with Japan's POV... Again.

APHAPHAPH

Sadiq comes in here, and I think I can actually see an outline of a smile behind his mask, maybe? "So, Sergei tells me that ya' had somethin' ta' say ta' me?"

I nod meekly at him. I guess I'm trying to seem a bit embarassed about this, or something. Or maybe shy? Whatever works, I suppose... "Yes... He told me that, if the person obeys, and treats you with respect, then you'll treat them nice, or, something... Even spoil and protect them from... Whatever." He didn't actually say that, so I hope that he will.

"Haff' I not told ya' that bef'er?"

I um... I can't remember if he actually did, or not. "It makes a lot of difference to hear it from someone other than you. Especially if they live here."

"Well, I can see how that would be true." He says. "But, why are ya' tellin' me this?"

"Because, I kind of want to start over... I mean, I don't want to spend the rest of the life, like this." I look up at my bound hands. "So um... I guess that means that I'm... Sorry, for all of the trouble I caused you." I really hope that he'll believe me...

He laughs, to my surprise. I mean, doesn't that seem a little bit... Inappropriate, in this situation? "So, what do ya' want?"

"I seriously just want to start over... Is that really hard to understand?"

"Well, I suppose it isn't, when ya' think 'bout it. What do ya' want, exactly?"

Um... What do I say now? "I'm... Not sure what I want, exactly... Um... H-How is it, outside? I'd like to see the garden."

"Yeah? I think ya'd like the balcony, then. Ya' can see the entire garden from there. Plus, there's some... What're they called? Fire bugs?"

"That sounds nice." I forced a fake smile.

He picks me up under my knees and back, and... I wrapped my arms around his neck for support. I have to make him think that I actually want to change, after all.

"Wow. I didn' think that ya' would eva' do this. Though, even if it's jus' fer balance, so ya' don' fall, I can't complain."

Of course he can't. This will be the last chance to do anything, with me. Maybe, if I'm lucky, I can drag this monster down with me... Probably not.

"Oh..." This sight is... I mean, he told me what I would be seeing, but...

"Beautiful, ain't it? I barely need any artificial light ta' see the flowers in this clear night, with all of these fire bugs."

It would probably be even more beautiful if we were, say, on the second floor, instead, but the third would be better for... Well... "M... May I try standing against the railing?"

He gently puts me on my feet, but he's still holding onto my waist. "Put yer hands on the railin'. Grip it tight."

I did what he told me to do. It feels really weird, to be standing after being in bed for... I can't remember how many times I've seen the moon through that little window, ever since Heracles... I swing one of my arms around my back, to help me turn around.

"H-Hey- be careful! What're ya' tryin' ta' do?!"

I bow my head down slightly. "I k-kind of want a k-kiss..." He's chuckling. He takes my chin, and tips my face upward, so I'm looking at him. I wrap my arms around his neck. "I want you to h-hold up my hips..."

"Yeah? Like this?" Ah- he lifts my hips up and let the rail be my seat. He's not very smart, is he? This is becoming easy! I use my hand to pull his mask down, because his is busy, right now. He places his lips against mine. I grip the front of the shirt... Thing, and I push against his chest, and fall backwards...

I'm going to escape.

I'm going to die!

...I'm... I'm going to die...

I'm about to die!

aphaphaph (POV, narrative)

Heracles waited outside of Sadiq's gate for said masked man. Sadiq came outside after he was waiting for ten minutes.

"'Sorry... I had ta' take care of some things, first..." Sadiq looked away, nervously.

"I guess I should thank you, for letting me visit Kiku. At least your guards aren't trying to kill me, now. You finally ban me from your oversized house, and I want to get in. I want to see Kiku. Where is he?"

"I know, but... 'Bout that... Ya' can see him, but... Well... You migh' not..."

"Let me see him."

"Okay... Follow me..." Sadiq started walking back into his house, with Heracles following him.

Kiku ran up to Sadiq, as soon as Sadiq entered the room. The first thing Heracles noticed was the bandaged that was wrapped around his head. "Where were you?" Kiku asked.

"I was jus' outside. Don't worry." Kiku gripped the masked man's clothes, and stared at Heracles.

"Who is that?" He asked in a whisper. Heracles' eyes widen.

"What-"

"Jus' an old friend, here ta' visit." Sadiq interrupted. "He shouldn' be here long, though."

"Oh..." He continued to stare at Heracles.

"What happened to-"

"Kiku, can ya' maybe get us some drinks? I would do it myself, but, well, this man is my guest, after all."

Kiku shook his head. "Don't worry about it. I'll get you two some drinks. What would you like?" He looked at Heracles, with his head slightly tilted.

"J-Just... Some water, please."

Kiku nodded and looked at Sadiq. "And for you?"

"A small glass of wine, please. Thanks, Kiku. Yer so kind." Kiku smiled, and walked out of the room.

"What the hell happened to him?" Heracles asked.

Sadiq sighed. "He tried ta' kill himself- twice.:

"What?!"

"He fell from the balcony on the third floor, and landed head-first onta' the stone patio unda' it. He survived, but with amnesia. That was a few days ago. He was like a child after that fall. 'Only really knew his own name."

"What did you do to make him... Why would he do that?!"

Sadiq shrugged. "I'm not exactly sure. I think he jus' missed ya', and... Well... I'm not exactly sure why. I was hopin' that, maybe, if he saw ya', he would regain somethin', but I guess that isn' workin' too well..."

Kiku was back before too long, with two glasses. "Here you go." He handed the cups to Sadiq and Heracles. He snatched onto Sadiq's clothes again, as soon as both of his hands were free.

Heracles stared at Kiku with a look of disbelief, and Kiku stared back with curious, innocent eyes.

APHAPHAPH

I'M FINALLY DONE, WITH EVERYTHING! Besides going to Tennessee, of course. THAT'S NEXT WEEK! WOO!

I was originally going to actually kill off Kiku, but... Well, that wouldn't be nice to hardcore Kiku fans!

I think I'm going to enjoy the fic that I'm planning on writing, next! (See profile to see what it is~!)