Author's Note- Hello everyone, today's game is a bit darker then I usually write for, but the story was requested by Missingwings and I do my best to write as many requests as I can come up with stories for. But before we get to this story a quick shout out to all my wonderful reviewers. Thank you Missingwings, BitterSweet Crazy, and Marzue for leaving wonderful reviews!
Disclaimer- I do not own Hetalia nor do I suggest that you play the game mentioned in today's post. While I don't particularly believe in ghosts, I also think it is a really bad idea mess with things that I do not fully understand.
One Man Hide and Seek
"Germany, Italy, would you like to play a game with me tonight?" Japan asked his normally composed voice.
"Depends." Germany didn't bother looking up from the paperwork he was filling out on his desk. "What and when?"
"One Man Hide and Seek at about 3 AM."
"Why do we need to play at 3 AM?" Italy asked wide eyed. "That seems like a silly time to play. And why do you need us to play with you? Shouldn't you be able to play One Man Hide and Seek alone?"
"I guess I could play it by myself." Japan said thoughtfully. "But honestly it is more fun to play as a group. You are more likely to attract particularly interesting spirits with at group."
"I thinkā¦I think I'll pass." Italy stammered.
"Suit yourself." Japan shrugged, wandering off to the library.
At 3 AM Germany was unsurprised to find Italy glommed onto him like an octopus. The frighten nation didn't let go until noon the next day.
Two weeks later Italy had finally calmed down enough to sleep in his own bed allowing Germany to get some much needed rest. When his mind finally cleared from his exhausted blur he noticed that Canada was also frequenting the coffee pot.
"So did Japan manage to convince you to play One Man Hide and Seek with him?" Germany asked between gulps of the life giving bitter brew.
"Worse." Canada gave a half hearted smirk. "He convinced America to play it. Now Alfred is convinced that his house is haunted and refuses to sleep."
"So he is sleeping at your house?"
"Nope. He is staying awake at my house watching horror films all night in the hope that the movies will scare the ghosts away." Canada sighed. "And as long as my brother spends the night screaming and crying bloody murder in the basement there is a snowball's chance in Hell that I will get a good night's sleep."
"We should find a way to get back at Japan." Germany said flatly as he once again filled his cup with coffee.
"Agreed. After meetings?"
Germany nodded. "See you then."
Both countries headed in opposite directions. Each deep in thought trying to come up with the most appropriate way to cause Japan a few sleepless nights.
End Note- Wow, two stories where the prankster is probably regretting their actions in a row. Well I guess I might as well continue with themes and throw in another Japan story for your enjoyment.
Next Chapter- The Pocky Game-Everyone knows that Japan has a crush on Taiwan. They also China is strongly against the two having any sort of a relationship. Will the two find a solution to circumvent China's watchful eye?
