Chapter 25
"England, we're going now. Hurry up!"
England understood why America was so impatient. He just wanted to get to Germany's base, tell him Sweden was dead, then come home. He just had a hard time waking up that morning, that's all.
Probably because Finland had snuggled into him last night by accident, thinking it was Sweden. Poor kid.
"I'm here." England mewed, padding up to America and France. They were set to deliver the news. England padded next to America and sat down, whispering into his ear: "How have they been?"
"Not good." America shook his head sadly. "China and Korea don't even dare to talk to each other. Look!" He nodded to the two Asian cats. The Chinese one was sitting far by the edge of America's tall rock, and Korea was laying down by a den. "They don't even wanna be near each other!"
England nodded sadly. He felt terrible for Korea though. Once everyone had learned that Korea had started the avalanche, they blamed him for Sweden's death. All morning, everyone had given him mean glares, nodded to him in disgust, snorted, and even gossiped about him.
…Finland wouldn't even stand in his presence.
And of course Korea and China were hating each other because of their small fight yesterday too.
England just sighed. "Ready?"
"Ready. Come on, let's go." America lead the other two out of their base. England heard a mint tone of defeat in America's voice. All of this must've been getting to him worse now then it had been before.
….
"Sweden? That's terrible." Germany sat there, astonished.
America nodded. "We still mourn the loss of the great Swede."
"Of course." Germany bowed his head. "Thank you for telling us."
"Always." America nodded. "Goodbye now."
Germany nodded his goodbye as America and his three friends walked out of their base. Germany sighed, staring down at his paws. All he had was one thought.
Who was next?
"Hello, Germany."
Germany looked up when Ukraine had padded up to him and sat down by his side. Germany twitched his ear in greeting. "Hello, Ukraine."
"We are worried about Romano."
"Still?"
"Yes. We fear he is now with…broken-heart syndrome."
"That's real?"
"Yes it's real!" She snapped. She quickly calmed herself and began to smooth her pelt with her tongue. "He won't even let his own brother talk to him."
"He's still blaming himself for Spain's death?"
"Of course. He doesn't show it, but we know he is. He goes sleepless nights sometimes." Ukraine confessed.
"That's not good." Germany's eyes widened.
"Of course not. We've tried everything but, he just refuses to get better. If nothing here in the wild kills him…a broken heart will."
Now Germany understood what it felt like when his brother lost Hungary. Painful.
"Have you tried everything?"
"As far as medicine goes, yeah! He won't even take Lichtenstein's sweet-talking that much anymore."
Germany shook his head, staring at the ground. This was hard. "Take me to him."
Ukraine gave him a look of doubt. "Are you sure, Germany? I mean, he already feels terrible, I don't think you should see him to make it worse. No offense I mean!" She jumped at the last part.
Germany rose to his paws. "No offense taken. I know he hates me." He managed to grin a bit. "I just want to talk to him."
Ukraine sighed with relief and nodded. The two made their way to Ukraine's den to speak with the cranky Italian, but paused in place when they heard a familiar soft mew:
"Sleep, Romano."
"No, Lichtenstein! I won't sleep!" Romano hissed, ears against his head. Germany and Ukraine were impressed when Lichtenstein didn't flinch. She just stared at him, a little bit of cold in her eyes.
"She's so much like her brother." Ukraine mewed softly.
"Ja, I know." Germany agreed.
"Romano, not sleeping so much is bad. I'll help you."
"Oh yeah? How?" Romano snorted, turning his back to her. He was laying in his bed of soft moss and leaves, eyeing his now dead leg. It wouldn't even move.
Fuck that car. I hope it crashes.
"I can sing to you." Lichtenstein moved over and laid down next to him, her flank touching his. Romano's eyes widened and he blushed.
"S-sing?! That's retarted!"
"Will you sleep?"
"No!"
"I will help you sleep. I shall sing for you." She cleared her throat. "Ready?"
The Ukrainian and German cat watching were amazed when Romano did not fidget and argue. Instead he just grumbled and dug his face deeper into his nest. "Fine. Go ahead."
Lichtenstein smiled. She cleared her throat again, and began:
Carry on my wayward son. There'll be peace when you are done.
Lay your weary head to rest. Don't you cry no more.
Germany and Ukraine's eyes widened to the little cat's beautiful singing voice. It sounded like Finland's sleigh bells in the breeze. They noticed it had gone quiet all over base. Why was that?
Because every cat was now watching and listening to Lichtenstein sing. Germany and Ukraine also got comfortable. They sat down, putting their paws under their bellies, and listened to Lichtenstein's soft voice. His gaze dragged to Switzerland for a moment, who was watching her not too far away, looking proud.
Germany smiled. He should be.
Once I rose above the noise and confusion, just to get a glimpse beyond this illusion.
I was soaring ever higher. But I flew too high….
Though my eyes could see I still was a blind man. Though my mind could think I still was a madman. I hear the voices when I'm dreaming. I can hear them say…
Carry on my wayward son. There'll be peace when you are done.
Lay your weary head to rest. Don't you cry, no, more….
Once she had finished she stood up softly, listening to a sleeping Romano's soft breathing. She chuckled, happy she was successful.
"She just keeps amazing me." Ukraine shook her head in astonishment.
"It's not just you." Germany mewed, gesturing around the valley. Every cat was staring at Lichtenstein, even his brother.
"Ve! That was beautiful!" Italy cheered, bouncing over to the small cat. He nuzzled her head with his, and she swiftly pushed him away. She looked around, blushing.
"Oh my…did you all hear that?"
Everyone nodded in unison.
Lichtenstein blushed. "Oh my, I'm-I'm sorry, I won't do it again-"
"No, no, again! Please again!" Italy pounced on his paws.
"That was lovely." Latvia's soft mew came from across the base.
Switzerland moved in front of Italy, who was pestering the young female cat to continue. "She said she didn't want to."
Italy squeaked and backed up. "Y-yes sir!"
"It's ok, big bruder." She smiled. "Maybe…maybe again one day…"
Switzerland looked away. "They're right though."
"Hm?"
"Your singing. It's beautiful." He blushed and turned away, trying to hide it.
Lichtenstein smiled widely and bounced on her paws a little. "Thank you, big bruder!"
"Mm."
Germany smiled, pleased at this. Everyone now returned to their duties, which included his brother pestering Japan about his crush on Taiwan.
"Well, I better go too." He turned to a rising Ukraine, who stood up and shook her pelt. She nodded to Germany and walked to her den to congratulate Lichtenstein. Germany himself got up and stretched, stifling a yawn. He got up and made his way to speak with a certain cat, and when he passed Ukraine's den-
"Lichtenstein…"
He turned to see a twitch in Romano's ear from outside the den.
"Romano! You're awake! Oh I failed…" Lichtenstein sniffed.
"No, no…sing to me again."
She flinched. "What?"
"What?" Ukraine gasped.
"WHAT?" They heard Germany outside, who in return cleared his throat and continued his way across the valley. Well, what did you expect? They didn't expect to hear such a mean and tsundere nation say THAT!
"Of course I'll sing it to you again!" She mewed happily. "But this time softer. Also, this time I want you to fall asleep. You hear me? I'll be sure to check if you're asleep. I'll pull your curl to check."
"I'll sleep, dammit, I'll sleep! Just, sing again." He grumbled, cuddling himself deeper in the bedding. Lichtenstein chuckled and laid down next to him. Romano blushed when he felt her warm fur against his, and, for the first time they've actually been here in this forest…
He purred.
Lichtenstein began to sing to him, and for the first time in a long time, he smiled as he fell into sleep. He never thought sleep could feel so good. He guessed it was because he hadn't slept in days.
Meanwhile Germany was nearing the end of the valley, hoping to find the cat he needed to speak too. Suddenly he heard small paw steps rushing towards him from behind him.
"Ve! Germany! Germany!" Italy called. The Italian cat raced to his side and began to walk with him, happily mewing. "Guess what?"
"What?"
"My brother's in love!"
"HUH?"
"Yeah!" Italy bounced on his paws excitedly.
"How could you know that?!" Germany spat. He felt uneasy about the way Italy chuckled.
"I know my brother. I saw the way he looked at Lichtenstein and he blushed too! And NEVER have I seen him cuddle up to someone like that! Besides Spain I guess. BUT! He sounded so soft and quiet and shy when he asked her to sing to him again-"
"You saw that?"
"Yeah! It's too bad she's not singing louder. I thought it was wonderful! I was going to ask her if we can sing together one time, but Switzerland stopped me. Ve. I'll try again later!" He chirped up.
"Don't you think a warning glare from Switzerland would make you think otherwise?"
"Usually, but I love to sing! See ya!" Italy mewed happily, padding away. He was mewing a small song.
Germany sighed, but smiled slightly. He admired his friend's enthusiasm, and he wished he had that too sometimes. And now that he thought about it…
Lichtenstein had been taking extra-special care of Romano recently. She had everything that Ukraine should have done for him. But no; she was in control now. And yes, Romano had been calm to her recently, giving in and even chatting with her sometimes. Basically they were together all day. He even noticed Lichtenstein returning the same feelings sometimes.
…He had fallen for her. And she was slowly falling for him. How cute.
Germany smiled for a moment. Now that they were cats and no longer nations…would that mean the two of them could have kits?
He decided to get that disgusting thought out of his head. He shook his head.
Finally he was back on track. He continued to the end of the valley, where a large wall of rock stood. Around it was tall grass and some ferns, making it a comfortable spot to lay in. Germany walked over to see some cats chatting, and he eyed the area for who he wanted to see. Sadly, he spotted him.
Sigh.
He did necessarily want to speak to this cat, but he had to. He padded up to the large brown cat and cleared his throat. "R-Russia?"
The fluffy brown cat turned to him and smiled. "Ah, privet Germany! How can I help you?"
Germany opened his mouth to speak, but a rumble of thunder stopped him. A storm was coming.
"As I was going to say-"
A flash lightning shot across the sky, and from far away they could hear a loud crack. It sounded like a tree had fallen. The wind had also started to pick up.
Germany just ignored it. "Now-"
"AHHHHH!"
Everyone froze. Their heads turned to Monaco, who was standing in the middle of the valley, shaking. Germany and Russia ran up to her, trying to calm her down. "What's wrong, Monaco?!" Germany asked.
"LOOK!" She nodded her head to the sky. Every cat looked up, and their eyes widened. Black smoke, blacker then night, had begun to engulf the cloudy sky. They smell of burning drifted through the air heavily, and the wind began to pick up pace. Birds began to fly away from the area, and little mice ran past them, trying to find safety.
And they all knew too well that they were trying to find safety from.
"FIRE!" Germany screeched. Every cat started to panic.
"RUN!" Prussia howled, leading everyone out. Every cat began to make their way out of base.
"Help!" Germany turned to Lichtenstein, who was trying to help Romano up. Romano grunted in annoyance to his leg, which refused to stay up.
Immediately He, Ukraine, and Switzerland ran up to help them.
"Hurry! HURRY!" They heard Belarus' frightened squeal from beyond the valley entrance. Germany looked up and noticed that a tree above the entrance was now catching fire, and it was leaning. Over them.
If it fell, it would block the entrance, and they would be stuck there, with the fire. What made it worse was that the fire was getting so close that the smoke was now filling up their lungs, and in an instant Switzerland collapsed.
"BRUDER!"
"Switzerland!" Ukraine ran over to him and put an ear to his chest. She panted, coughing from the smoke. "He's breathed in too much smoke. We'll all end up like this if we don't hurry!"
"WEST! HURRY!" Germany heard his brother's terrified howl beyond the valley entrance.
Germany hated to admit this, but they needed help. Far away help.
Within seconds he threw back his head and let out an ear-splitting cry of help. It echoed the sky, rising higher above the flames.
….
Meanwhile, in America's base, cats were already fleeing to the lake where they'd be safe from the smoke and flames. England's ears twitched.
Mrrroooowwwwwww!
"Germany's in trouble!" England howled to America, who was helping Iceland out of base.
"I heard! We have to help them! They're closer to the fire then we are!"
"SHIT!" England cursed loudly. "Come on!" He dashed towards the exit of the base that led to Germany's valley.
"Keep moving, everyone!" America shouted to his clanmates, "We are going to help Germany!"
"I'm coming as well!" Korea ran up to them. England nodded.
"Let me help as well, aru!" China dashed up to them, and flinched when he saw Korea was already there. "Go back to the others Korea-aru. Let the strong ones take care of this."
Korea's back fur bristled and he bared his teeth in anger. "Are you calling me WEAK?!"
"Maybe I am!"
"I can do way better then you, old man!"
"What did you just call me, aru?!"
"Oh don't shout too loud, old man. You might break your dried-out old vocal cords!"
"DON'T YOU THINK THIS ISN'T THE TIME FOR YOU IDIOTS TO BE FIGHTING?!" England screamed over the roar of the flames. The two Asian cats flinched and nodded. However, Korea was not yet finished.
"No. I'm going to help Germany, and you can all SUCK IT!" Korea spat as he dashed away towards Germany's base. He sped so fast through the engulfing flames, he looked like he was smoke himself.
"We have to follow him!" England shouted.
"Come on! We have to get to Germany's base!" America stifled a cough from the smoke. England felt himself grow weaker from breathing in so much smoke.
America nudged him awake and England nodded his thanks. The three cats raced after Korea to get to Germany's base. England could hear China mumbling behind him.
"Stupid Korea, aru. He shouldn't have gone without us aru…."
England ignored it. He and his friends did their best to get through the attacking flames. They dodged them, burrowed past them. England just watched in horror how the whole forest was being consumed by orange.
The sky wasn't even visible. It was just smoke. And all he heard was himself and the two others coughing, trying to breath.
He just hoped they'd get there soon.
….
"FINALLY!" Prussia exclaimed. Germany had made it through the smoke and out of the base, carrying Romano on his back with Lichtenstein helping. Ukraine had taken hold of Switzerland, who was starting to come around.
"Oh no!" Ukraine gasped. "We left so many herbs in there!"
"So?!" Germany snarled through a cough.
"SO we need those! They'll be burnt! What if someone gets hurt during this fire?!"
"Just pick new ones!"
"How can we, when the forest will look like nothing but black dust!" She shouted over the roaring flames. She was right, I they lost those herbs, it would take forever for new ones to grow.
"I'll get them for you!"
They all jumped when a black-and-white pelt flew past them, rushing to Ukraine's den. The fire had now gotten into the base, and was eating away at the ferns and grass, and slowly nibbling at Ukraine's den. It was hard to make out who the cat was through all the smoke, but they could see him swiftly fathering herbs in his mouth.
"That's Korea!" Germany exclaimed.
"Korea, don't! It's too late, run!" Ukraine shouted.
"Germany!"
Germany turned to see America, England, and China rushing towards them, panting and coughing. "We're here to help!"
"Good! America, listen to me this one time and please take my clanmates to safety!" He nodded to a small crowd of cats not too far away.
"Of course!" America nodded. "Come everyone, to the lake!" He looked to England one last time. "Be careful."
England nodded and watched as America took Germany's cats to the lake, each of them looking back to stare at their burning home. It was heartbreaking. But Germany had to admit for once…America was a hero.
"Korea! Get back over here, aru!" China hissed to the Korean cat who was still gathering herbs.
Suddenly there was a loud creak. They turned to the leaning tree, which was now covered in orange. It was starting to fall.
"MOVE!" Prussia shouted, gripping his teeth into Germany's scruff. He pulled Germany away from the area, and England pushed China back, while Ukraine and Lichtenstein helped Switzerland move.
THUUDD!
The crash of the burning tree seemed to make the entire ground shake.
"HELLLPPP!" They heard an ear-splitting shriek come from behind the tree. "HELLPP! I'M STILL STUCK HERE, HELP!"
"KOREA!" China screamed. Korea was still inside the burning base, which was now blocked off by a giant tree.
"HELLPP!"
"KOREA!" China screamed, lunging forward. England pulled him back by the tail. "Let me go, aru!"
"You'll burn to death!"
"I have to save him!"
"It's too late!"
"HELLPPP!" Korea was not giving up his wails yet.
"I'm coming!" Lichtenstein mewled, leaping to the fallen tree. Immediately Switzerland pulled her back by the tail, stopping her. "WHAT THE HELL DO YOU THINK YOU'RE DOING?!"
"I have to save him! He could die!"
"It's too late for him! I'm not letting my little sister go back in there!" He continued to pull her back.
He could hear Lichtenstein sniff a bit. "I'm sorry, bruder…"
"Wha-AH!" Switzerland yelped when she kicked him off of her, and Lichtenstein bravely threw herself over the giant fallen tree to search for the lost Korean cat.
"LICHTENSTEIN!" They all screeched. For the forest time in forever Romano actually was able to move on his own, powered by love it seemed. He and Switzerland made their way to the burning tree. "LICHTENSTEIN!"
Romano felt himself get pulled back by Ukraine and Switzerland was stopped by Germany. In Germany's mind he realized the loud crash he heard earlier had to be the lightning hitting a tree, starting this fire.
"WHAT ARE YOU DOING?! SHE NEEDS OUR HELP!" Romano screamed, trying to get away.
"LET GO! I HAVE TO SAVE MY SISTER!" Switzerland hissed loudly, thrashing about. Germany turned and saw tears escaping Ukraine's eyes.
"I…It's too late! We have to run! They haven't come out of base yet which means-!" She stopped herself from going any further.
"What? WHAT?!" Romano shrieked.
Germany had enough. They were all going to die if they stayed here. He grabbed the thrashing Swiss cat by the scruff. "Bruder! Help me carry him and let's go!"
"Right!" Prussia ran to his side, grabbing Switzerland's leg. England and Ukraine took hold of Romano and dragged him away.
"LICHTENSTEIN!"
"KOREA!" China screeched, tears falling from his eyes. "I'M SORRY!"
The cats raced away from the base, heading to lake where they'd be safe.
….
It had been an hour since they got to the lake, and finally it began to rain. Cats sat at the edge of the water, murmuring, some crying.
Germany and Russia actually had to sit on Switzerland so he wouldn't run back. Romano was now cursing his head off to all that were around him. China was now sitting alone in the shade, crying.
All England could see is pain. Everywhere.
Finally the flames died down, and he smoke was now gone. All that was now was rain, and a dusty forest. America looked ahead. "I-I think we can go back now."
Hearing this, everyone stood up and slowly followed the American cat from the lake, back to his base. As England walked, he felt nothing but ashes beneath his paws. It was so sad. This, for months, had been their home. Now it was ruined. All of it.
This meant they'd have to rebuild dens. It was scratch all over again!
England could hear murmurs of frightened cats echoing around the group as they traveled back to America's base. England dreaded to see what it looked like.
Within minutes they were there. And…
It looked terrible.
Nothing but black ash scattered everywhere. All dens, herbs, plants, gone. The only thing that survived was America's tall rock.
Everyone gasped and began to murmur in terrified tones. England could hear things like:
"What are we going to do?"
"We're going to live in this?!"
"We'll die!"
England's eyes widened. If they had to run…who knows where the prey had to run. Hunting would be harder now. They might starve….
No. They had to try.
"Well…we know our base looks the same." Prussia mewed to Germany.
Germany's eyes widened. Their base! Lichtenstein!
"Lichtenstein!" Germany yowled, making everyone stare. Before anyone could ask, he ran off with a hissing Switzerland behind him, followed by Prussia.
"W-wait!" Everyone turned to see Romano struggling to follow them. "L-Lichtenstein!"
England didn't know why Romano wanted to see her so bad, but he didn't want to watch the Italian cat try to get there on a shattered leg, crying. It was too painful.
England snatched Romano up and put him on his back, making Romano squeal. "What are you doing, you bastard?!"
"You want to see Lichtenstein right? Well then let's go!" England took off after Germany, a flailing Romano on his back.
"Be careful, Iggy!" He heard America call. England faced ahead, Romano holding onto his back tightly.
Suddenly he felt something coming up next to him. He turned to see a black pelt rushing next to him. "China?!"
"I'm coming, Korea!" China shouted, as if he never heard him.
Finally the three made it to Germany's base. Germany was currently with Prussia, helping Switzerland breath. They gasped when they saw that the Swiss cat had collapsed; exhausted from the running and breathing in too much smoke.
"Oh no…" England mewed.
"He's been on the floor for five minutes." Germany panted.
"He can barely breath." Prussia mewed.
Suddenly paw steps came running up to them from behind. A panting Ukraine had caught up to them, panting. "I-I'm here! Where's-?"
"LICHTENSTEIN!" Everyone jumped when Switzerland got up and flung himself over the fallen tree. The rest of the cats followed.
Once inside, everyone gasped at what they saw. The base…it looked just like America's. But slightly worse….it got hit worse, probably because it was closer to the fire.
"Lichtenstein! Lichtenstein where are you?!" Switzerland and Romano called.
"Korea! Korea-aru! Where are you?!" China called.
Suddenly, a sudden wheezing sound was heard from the end of the valley. Everyone listened closer.
"They're this way. Hurry!" Switzerland yelled, leading them to the end of the valley to the rock wall. Once there, they scanned the area, hoping to see them. "I don't see them!" England cried.
Small wheezing sounded from behind a few tall ferns. Immediately Switzerland padded to them and pushed through them. "LICHTENSTEIN!"
"NO!" Romano shouted, leaping off of England's back. Romano dragged himself next to Switzerland, and he let out a petrified squeak.
The Swiss cat and Italian cat were hidden in the ferns. Only their breathing could be heard. Everyone looked at each other, preparing for the worse.
"Korea!" China pushed past through England and raced next to Romano. China let out a sudden shriek.
England couldn't take the suspense anymore. He pushed through the tall ferns and his eyes fell on the two cats. His eyes widened. Lichtenstein was covering Korea, on top of him. Both of them had dirty burns all over them, and their breathing was softer then a whisper.
Ukraine pushed her way through and gasped. She swallowed back a lump in her throat. She let a few tears go when she saw what Lichtenstein had tried to do.
"She was trying to protect him from the flames….That's why she's on top of him." She hiccupped, shaking a tear away. England's eyes shook. Germany and Prussia made their way through the ferns and gasped at the sight.
"Oh no…" Prussia mewed.
"Korea! Korea are you alive?! Answer me!" China howled. There was no answer.
Suddenly a tiny little cough came from Lichtenstein. Switzerland's ears shot right up. "She's alright!" He howled in relief. Ukraine pulled Lichtenstein off of Korea, and Lichtenstein gave out a small cough of pain.
"Thank you…" She meowed softly. It was so soft, softer then a tissue and quieter then a whisper. Lichtenstein was talking but…what about Korea?
England turned to China, who was crouching over Korea's body. China shook and finally let out a soft whisper. "K-Korea…?"
There was no answer. No breathing.
He was dead. Lichtenstein's effort's had been in vain.
"NOO! Korea!" China threw himself at his little brother. Everyone turned to the old cat, who was now running his tongue over Korea's ear. "Wake up, please! It's me, aniki! Your aniki! I'm sorry about what happened! I'm not embarrassed of you! I'm sorry! I'M SORRYY!"
Everyone watched in pity as China mourned over his dead little brother. Korea had died…without coming to an understanding with his brother.
"B…Big bruder…?"
Everyone turned back to Lichtenstein, who was now giving out soft, but full sentences. Switzerland ran up to her. "Yes, Lichtenstein! It's me, big bruder! You're ok, alright? You're ok!"
However they both knew that was a lie. She was not ok. Not ok at all. She breathed in too much smoke, and was burned all over.
"Bruder…I don't have much time left…"
"What? What?! No! Ukraine is here! Ukraine!" He turned to her.
Ukraine shook her head sadly, tears rushing down her face. "Th-there's nothing I can do for her now." She squeaked out.
Switzerland began to panic. "L-Lichtenstein! No!"
Lichtenstein managed to let out a small chuckle, but coughed right after. "I-I'm sorry big bruder…I feel so weak and, it's hard to breath." She sounded like a mere whisper. "I…I'm even losing my vision…I could barely see you, I…"
"Lichtenstein! Don't leave me!" Romano dragged himself up to her, tears falling from his eyes. "Please!"
Lichtenstein uttered a smile. "Oh, Romano…Ukraine will look after you now…"
"But who will sing to me?!"
"She will, if you ask nicely."
"But it won't be the same!" Romano cried, snuggling his face into her fur.
"Lichtenstein! Don't go! Hang on!' Switzerland cried, tears now falling down his face. His tears hit the ground beneath him.
Lichtenstein smiled and threw her tail around Romano's side, and placed a paw weakly on Switzerland's paw. "I love you both. I really do. But…I must go…" And with that, her voice faded. Her tail drooped, and her paw fell. Her breathing stopped, and her still fur ruffled in the wind.
She was dead.
"Lichtenstein? Lichtenstein! No!" Switzerland cried.
"No! Lichtenstein!" Romano shouted. The two began to cry over her, their tears falling onto her unmoving flank. The others drooped their heads in sorrow and released a few tears as well.
Another Asian nation was gone…and now the innocent, peaceful country of Lichtenstein was gone as well. This wasn't fair.
"WHHYYY?!" Romano shrieked. Everyone flinched.
Switzerland threw his head back and let out a loud howl. It was a howl for the two dead cats.
The others joined in shortly after and their howl echoed the forest. It didn't take long for the other cats at America's base to hear and they joined in shortly after. The whole forest erupted in a howl of sorrow, and now everyone knew they had lost lives to the fire.
….
It was late at night now. Soon after burying their bodies, America and Germany had a talk on what they should do. They agreed to meet at America's base (or what was left of it) tomorrow and discuss what they should do.
Now at this very moment Germany and his cats were trying to make themselves new nests to sleep in. There really wasn't any new grass or moss to use, but they tried, and somehow, they succeeded.
They were too tired to rebuild dens, so that night they all slept under the stars.
However Ukraine's nest had survived a little. She and Romano went in and tried to make themselves comfortable on the now burnt ground. Romano was sitting staring at the stars.
I'm sorry, Lichtenstein…I couldn't save you…and now…you're dead…
"Carry on my wayward son." Romano began to sing softly, "There'll be peace when you are done. Lay your weary head to rest…."
He looked down to his paws, tears falling from his face and onto the ground.
"Don't you cry, no, more…."
Author's note!
This was SO SAD to write I swear. I'm sorry but their both gone I'm so sad.
Also I'm kind of starting to ship RomaLiech so, that's what this is here for. I ship it X3
Also, this honestly is the longest chapter I've ever written! For any story actually!
The song is: Carry on my wayward son (lullaby version) from Supernatural
See you in the next chapter
Tails