"Have you heard from nonno Feli?"

Lovina sat and ate with her brother. Feliciano frowned a bit and swallowed. "N-No, He hasn't been seen since you got back…"

Lovina rolled her eyes and leaned back against the pillow. "Stupid bastard" she grumbled as she scowled. She still hated him. But it would be nice to know that he was at least somewhat happy she was alive. Lovina sighed and looked at her brother. He smiled back and tried to cheer her up.

"He said he'd be back! I know he'll come soon!"

Yeah, or leave us again. Lovina smiled a bit when Antonio walked in. He pouted and crossed his arms. "Feliciano, you said I could eat lunch with her today!"

Feli smiled and chuckled. "Sorella was hungry! Plus, I'm her brother, so I have dibs!" Feliciano latched onto his sister and grinned. "Isn't that right sorella?"

Lovina glanced at him and nodded passively. "Whatever you say Feli."

Antonio tilted his head and frowned. "Lovi, are you alright?" She just stared off and nodded again. There was no way in hell she was going to admit she wanted to see her grandfather.

"What the hell?!"

Lovina, Feli, and Antonio jolted when they heard Roderich yell from downstairs. Antonio looked back at the siblings and frowned. "Wait here" he ordered before dashing out of the room.

Feliciano glanced nervously at his sister before following. Lovina scowled and crossed her arms. "Great, leave the girl who can barely stand guessing" she grumbled.

Feliciano gave a small yelp when he saw his grandfather leaning against Gilbert and Francis with a bloodstained shirt. He was about to run over, but was stopped by Ludwig's strong arm.

"Luddy, what's going on?" Ludwig sighed and embraced the Italian.

"I'm not sure Feli. Stay back for now. I promise you will see him soon." Feli nodded and buried his head in Ludwig's chest.

Roma heaved and gripped his side before coughing and lurching forward. Antonio stared at him wide-eyed and tried to help him stand. "Roma, what did you do?" he asked in a stern, concerned voice. Roma gave the young Spaniard a weak smile.

"I did something right for my Lovi. That bastard will never touch her again" he sputtered before losing his strength and going limp. Gilbert and Francis held onto him and gaped at the man. "I'm not so sure that blood is just his" Francis mumbled. Antonio stepped back and nodded. Roderich let out a breath he didn't know he had been holding in.

"He did what none of us could" he added. It took the four of them to drag the man upstairs, past Lovina's room.

She bolted out of bed when she saw her grandfather and stumbled to the door. Antonio saw her staggering behind and released his hold on Roma to stop Lovina. "What happened?!" she cried.

"He…took matters into his own hands. But you need to get back to bed. Everything's fine. You shouldn't be up." Lovina narrowed her eyes as he gripped her.

"Antonio, that's my grandfather. Get out of my way right now" she hissed. Antonio was a little taken aback. He had never seen her this menacing before.

He shook his head and tried to usher her back. "I can't do that. You need to stay out of the way." Lovina scowled and weakly attempted to push him to the side. "I'm not kidding. Move. Now."

Antonio frowned as he scooped her up. Lovina kicked and screamed as he placed her back on the bed. "Get off of me! He's my grandfather for god's sake! You can't do this!" she hollered. Antonio pinned her wrists down and tried to restrain her as he sat on the bed beside her.

"Lovina, you have to stop and calm down. You will see him soon enough! Just wait!"

"I can't wait! I'm not losing anyone else! You can't keep me from him, it's not fair!" Everyone seemed to suffer because of her and she'd be damned if another life was lost.

Antonio struggled to keep her down. "Lovina, enough! You'll only get in the way! We have a doctor, so stop being so stubborn!" She continued to try to escape his grasp to no avail. Antonio pressed her down harder when she wouldn't give up. "Damn it Lovina, I'm trying to help both him and you! Once we know what's going on, you can be with him, I promise! But right now you need to calm down!

Lovina was losing strength fast. This was a battle she clearly couldn't win. Today was not the day for him to try to be the noble one. Lovina became furious as he held her wrists tighter.

"I hate you!" she snapped.

Lovina instantly regretted her words as soon as they escaped her lips.

Antonio released her as his eyes widened. Lovina clamped her hand over her mouth and shook her head when she saw his pained expression. He stared at his hands now resting in his lap and let his head droop. "I'm sorry Lovina. I just want to do what's best for you." Lovina cringed when he uttered a dry laugh. "But I don't know what the hell I'm doing. I don't know what to do. I'm so sorry mi amor…"

Lovina quickly gripped his shoulders and tried to make him face her. "I didn't mean it, I swear. Antonio, please listen to me."

Antonio leaned forward and held his head in his hands. "What happened to us Lovi? Nothing is going right and I don't understand." He slowly looked up at her. He looked like a puppy that had been kicked too many times. Lovina truly noticed how much older he looked. The dark circles under his eyes and the weary, worn down expression haunted her vision. Even his golden skin looked pale and ashy. He looked like he had the life sucked out of him.

"I've never felt so helpless in my life. I couldn't save you or the baby, and now Roma…" Antonio rubbed his forehead and looked down. "I couldn't do anything." Antonio sighed and remained silent for a moment and gripped his chin, thinking.

"Lovina, maybe you should just stay with your brother for awhile" he said softly. "Roderich will look after you; I know he cares for you. I don't think you should be around me." Antonio dared to look at her. He flinched when he saw the horrified expression on her face.

"Antonio, I'm so sorry" she whimpered. Lovina lifted Antonio's chin and cupped his jaw. He stared back at her as she gently brushed her thumb across his cheek. "I've been so selfish. Please forgive me."

"What did I do wrong Lovi?" he softly cried. Lovina pulled his head to her chest and clung to him, rubbing his shoulders and pressing her cheek his crown. "You've done nothing wrong Tonio."

Antonio slowly placed his hand over hers and leaned into her touch. Lovina tilted her head gave him a sad smile. "You're not thinking clearly Antonio, and neither am I. When was the last time you slept? And don't even think of lying to me."

Antonio's guilty look gave her the answer she was hoping she wouldn't receive. Lovina sighed and gently rested his head in her lap and softly stroked his hair and cheeks. Antonio lifted his head to look at her.

"L-Lovi, you don't really…" Lovina shook her head and pushed him back down.

"I could never hate you. No matter what. Ti amo." She felt Antonio let out a sigh of relief.

"Te amo" he whimpered quietly. Lovina smiled and slowly ran her fingers through his hair. Antonio relaxed and closed his eyes while Lovina calmed him. Soon she started humming to herself before singing.

A la puerta del cielo venden zapatos
Para los angelitos que andan descalzos

Antonio's eyes flew open. He definitely recognized the Spanish tune. How Lovina knew it, he had no idea.

Duermete niño, duermete niño
Duermete niño, arru, arru

Antonio sat up when he heard her voice shake. Lovina gave him a sad smile as he stared at her. She continued to sing and stroke his jaw.

A los niños que duermen Dios benedice
A las madres que velan Dios las asiste. .

Antonio didn't take his eyes off of her for a second. Lovina stopped and gently kissed his forehead. "Dormirse" she whispered into his skin. Antonio pulled away to look at her.

"Lovi, how do you know that?" he asked quietly.

"You sang it to me the night we met" she responded. Antonio smiled a bit and held her hand. "There was a storm and I was scared. And you were there. You didn't know a thing about me. But you held me that night until I fell asleep. I was just a lost child who ended up on your doorstep then."

Antonio chuckled and leaned his forehead against hers. "Thank god you did." Lovina nodded and pushed him back down.

"Now rest. I want the real Tonio back. Not the man who doubts himself and sulks."

Antonio reached up and pushed a stray lock of hair behind her ear. He gently pulled her face down and brought her lips to his. Lovina sat back up and pushed his hair out of his face after she kissed him. no matter how many times he kissed her, the feeling would never change. Lovina would always feel his warmth radiate through her body and the tingling sensation spread to her chest and make her heart flutter.

"We'll be alright Antonio. We'll see this through to the end. I know we'll come out of this stronger than ever."

Yo, only 2 more chapters left. And they'll both be epilogue-ish chapters. I am going to try to make you cry for all the right reasons my friends.

P.S.- the song is an old Spanish lullaby. SHE SPOKE SPANISH FOR HIM GUYS IT'S TRUE LOVE

P.P.S- deleted quotes:

"Plus, Bros before hoes Antonio"

"My Doitsu powers will heal your wounds, Roma"

"RED, THE BLOOD OF ANGRY ROMAAAAAAA"

You're welcome