Disclaimer: I do not own any of the charters or game story that it's base off, Hetalia belong Himaruya Hidekaz and the liar princess and the blind prince is owned by Nippon Ichi Software and it's team.
I know it is the same but I don't want to get myself into hot water, Plus I feel a little odd if it was left bank.
It was the near end of fall and all the inhabited in the forest were getting ready to rest for winter; the trees were bare and the ground was carrying the remanding leaves. A small boy with raven black hair was walking by the trees and crackling the leaves with each step he took. He was wearing a large coat that kept him warm from the chilly air but still released a small puff of air in his hand; he paid no mind to his surroundings and stayed focused on the path in front of him. Until he heard a loud sound coming from behind, he knew who those sounds were coming from, and he ran.
The sound was becoming louder than the leaves and was quickly approaching him. He Immediately ran off his path and was trying to get away from the creature that was hunting him. It was becoming louder and louder as he continued to run; he knew that the creature was getting closer, but he also knew that he was nearing his destination. He finally arrived at a pond and quickly jumped to the side. While landing on the ground he heard a loud splash and wailing from the creature.
In the pond was a larger wolf with wheat colored fur and large claws that was splashing in the water. " Aha! Kiki you tricked me! " The wolf keep on splashing around until she started paddling back to shore, Kiku was trying to hide his smile away from the wolf. He knew that she was following him, so he played a little trick on her. He didn't think she would jump at him but then again she has the tenancy to forget her own strength.
While shaking off the water from her fur the wolf spoke up again " That wasn't funny " as she got some water on Kiku, Kiku regain his composure and got back on his feet while he wiped away the excess water from his clothes " I am sorry Amelia, but you know that you can not follow me. " Amelia looking back at Kiku " I know! But I just wanted to make sure you were safe. There are many beasts that are- "
As Amelia continue on her ramble Kiku knew that he had to hurry and so had to assert himself, " Amelia! I appreciate your concern but you know that I am more than capable to defending myself even in this form. " Amelia is still being stubborn and didn't believe him. " But Kiku, these are humans, and they can be more dangerous than the beasts over here. "
Kiku with a stern expression " Amelia, Yao has trained me himself to go with these humans. I have an obligation to go, " Amelia dug her claws into the ground as she tried to hide her fear from him. " But what if the humans find out that you're not one of them? What if they hunt you down like the others? " Kiku noticed Amelia's fear and tried to calm her down.
" If that happens then we will just come back … Amelia I understand that you are worried but I will be fine, and if the humans do catch me, then I will just use my training to get away from them. " Amelia knew that Kiki is a talented fox whose abilities can even outsmart the most dangerous beasts, but she was still anxious about him leaving until she heard the foot steps of the humans nearby.
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One by one a large group of humans started to appear nearby. Many of the humans were wearing metal around themselves, some of them were even covering their heads with it. There were many that were holding spears or swords by their side and looking around attentively.
Putting his training to use Kiku Immediately pushed Amelia to the ground to hide her from them. He looked around and saw some bushes that were already withering but had leaves that match her fur. He spoke in a whisper " Amelia try crawling towards those bushes, I'll be right behind you. " He knew he had to remain calm but was terrified of getting caught, especially with Amelia.
Amelia was petrified as she saw those humans walking by, she felt her limbs become heavy. ' There are so many of them, and they are caring weapons. What if they find us? What if they- ' it wasn't until she heard Kiku voice that she snap out of her thoughts.
' Kiku … I said I will keep him safe, so I'll help him get out of here' and began to move again.
As she crawled away Kiku was becoming fearful ' Yao told me about these kinds of humans. They are the some of the most dangerous in the kingdom, if they see Amelia they won't hesitate to kill her. '
" Hey! I think I see someone over here! " Kiku body froze when he heard the soldier shouting behind him. Thankfully Amelia continued to crawl and blend in with the surrounding bushes. " I think it's a kid! it's this way! " Kiku remains on the grown trying to think up a plan for these humans now that Amelia is safely away.
When she was hidden in the bushes Amelia looked back to see that Kiku was still lying on the ground. She wanted to go back and get him, but knew that the humans were getting close. ' Are these the people Kiku are supposed to go with? '
The humans in armour arrived and huddle around him, some were even poking him. " He's alive but what is a kid doing over here? " Said one of them, another one of them even pick him up and Amelia saw that Kiku was pretending to be asleep. " He doesn't have any scratches or even a fever. " " Maybe we should take him to one of the doctors, they might even wake him up. "
Amelia panic once hearing the word doctor, she did not know a lot about humans. But she did know that many of their kind were caught because of them, with Yao being one of the few that were barley able to escape from them. ' I can't let Kiku go to their doctor. ' Amelia looked around desperate to try and find a way to save Kiku.
Upon looking around she saw a large tree by the group and came up with an idea, " Wait! I think there might be something else here. " As the human slowly walked torts Amelia a small and week voice spoke out. " Don't " said Kiku, " He's waking up " said the human that was holding him.
Amelia took her chance and slashed the tree with her claws. The humans heard a loud slash, and a large tree fell onto the group.
Reacting quickly, the humans were able to dodge the large tree that landed, but it divided many of them, the guards panicked. " Hurry check on the king! " Many of them ran back and some even want to check on the other people, Kiku was taken to a smaller group that were dressed like him and Amelia felt that he was safe with them.
Amelia still kept herself hide until all them were away. She then tried to sneak away but couldn't because many of them were still scattering around. ' There over here too, how many humans are there? ' She knew that she couldn't leave yet and decided to wait for them to fall asleep.
The sun set and the forest soon became dark. ' When are they'er going to fall asleep, it is already dark. ' Amelia became frustrated as she was still hiding.
While still hiding she heard some humans talking to each other. " Whoa, don't get too close to the forest, according to the kid there are wolves all over here.'' The other guard was doubtful " are you sure that the kid is not exaggerating? "
" It doesn't mater, the caption says that no one is allowed into the forest until morning, besides I heard the kid lost his group to them. ''
" Well that not entirely true " she said to herself.
" What is? " Said a voice nearby.
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Amelia became quiet once she heard the human voice, ' no no no! A human found me! Maybe I can fight my way out of here. ' She thought as she was getting her claws ready.
" Hello? Are you still there? " said the voice again as he walked closer to her. He was holding a lantern and was getting closer to her hiding spot. As he got closer she saw who the voice was, he was a small boy. He had platinum blonde hair and violet eyes. He was wearing a white tunic with a violet cloak, he had no weapon on him or even any armor. He did have an odd metal on his head but it looked different from the others.
' Why is a human in the forest? I thought they weren't supposed to be in here? ' Amelia tried crawling away from the boy, only for the crackling leaves to keep drawing his attention. " Hello? Are you okay? My gau-
" No! I'm fine! "Amelia said a little load then she would like, " then why are you hiding? " ' If he sees me, then he'll send his guards after me.' Amelia tried thinking of a way to get away from him fast, and said the first thing that came to her head.
" I'm hunting, and now I have to go back. " The boy became suspicious, " but it's dark, are you alone? " Amelia tried backing away again but bumped into a tree. " It's okay, I know these woods pretty well. " The boy became curious and tried walking closer to the wolf again. " You do, then can you tell me more about this forest? "
Amelia being to panic as the boy stepped closer to her, " I-I'll tell you, if you just stay over there. " The boy was suspicious but then thought that she might be shy, so he stayed where he was, so she wouldn't runaway.
" Thank you " he said in a happy tone. " My name is Ivan, what's your name? " Amelia feeling trap, reluctantly said " I'm Amelia "
Ivan kept on talking to Amelia for over an hour about the trees, plants and animals. " Oh, so they're all sleeping for winter. " Amelia yawn as she was feeling drowsy. " No, only most of them are, some of them are still hunting around. " Ivan noticed that Amelia was getting tired and realized how late it was getting.
" I'm sorry, I forgot how long we were talking. Do you need to go back to your group? " Amelia forgetting who she was talking to " yeah I should, Mattie will probably be looking for me."
" Mattie? " Amelia woke up from her daze after realizing what she just said. She was silent for a while until Ivan asked her again. " Amelia, who's Mat- "
" Your Highness! You need to come back, the other guards are looking for you " said another boy with brunette hair, he was also holding a lamp nearby looking around to find Ivan.
Ivan was upset but knew that he had to leave " Im sorry Amelia but I have to go now, would you come back here tomorrow? It was fun talking to you. " Amelia was a bit flustered after hearing Ivan's comment but knew that she didn't want to see him again. " No, I can't my group is leaving in the morning. "
Ivan was saddened from the response " oh, I see" Amelia could hear the sadness in his voice and was beginning to feel sorry for him until he asked her one more thing. " Can I see you? Before you go " her fur picked up again as he started walking closer to her.
" Your Highness! I found you. " Thankfully the boy that was looking for Ivan found him and grab his attention away from her. Amelia took this chance to pace herself farther away from them and was ready to run until she heard Ivan shouted towns her, " Wait, Amelia! I will be here to see you tomorrow! " Upon hearing of this she stumbles a bit, but continues to run as far as she can.
" Lord Ivan, who were you talking to? " said the boy
" Oh, I was talking to my new friend Amelia. " Ivan said with a smile on his face
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She ran until she was close to her den. Once she was close she soon thought Ivan. ' Why couldn't that human leave me alone? And why did he ask me so many questions? He said it was fun talking to me, are those what humans are like in that kingdom?…..'
" Amelia?! " " Amelia! " Amelia turned around to see another wolf charging right at her. The other wolf looked similar to her, but he had lighter fur and violet eyes. It was Mattie, he jumped to tackle her into a hug and hitting them both to the ground.
"Aw, I miss you too Mattie " hugging her brother back with her one free claw. Once they both separated Mattie spoke up in a frightened tone " Amelia! Have you seen Kiku he has gone missing and Yao and his group have been looking for him, according to him some royal solders have been seen in the area, and they are all armed. "
" What!? But I just saw Kiku, he left with his group. He was with some people dressed like him. " Fear sunk into Mattie and before he could ask Amelia a red crane appeared right by them.
He had crimson like feathers with a golden coloring at the very end of them, he is Kiku techer and one of the most respected in the forest.
" Amelia I just heard what you just said to Matthew. Kiku groups have not left yet. " Matthew was flabbergasted " Yao, dose that means that those people he's with right now are the royal guards! " Yao was irritated and Amelia was about to run back towards Kiku.
Before she could run a hand was placed on the back of her neck keeping a firm grip on her scruff fur to prevent her from running after him. " Amelia! Wait tell me everything that you know about those people, " Yao glared at her as she was about to run off again, even in human form Yao years of training could keep up with Amelia's super strength.
" But what about Kiku? If those humans find out he's- " Yao let her go before cut her off " Amelia there not going to find out, believe it or not you might have done him a favor "
Amelia got angry at Yao reasoning " How is that helping him, he is alone with a bunch of solders that could- " Yao was staring to lose his patience " Amelia, I trained him myself! He is capable and resourceful, he is one of the best in the group, and he can handle things himself. " Matthew injecting himself to prevent the two from escalating.
" Yao are you certain that Kiku can handle himself with those armed guards? You said so yourself that anyone who enters the kingdom has to drink a special potion from the sorceress herself to prolong their form for a whole year. "
Yao hearing Mattie concern sway his attention from Amelia " That is why I want to know where Kiku is. Normally the group is supposed to gather and drink the potion before they head off to the kingdom. But since Kiku is now away from his group, he can not drink the potion … He can keep his form up for two days, so we have some time. " There was a small silence as Amelia began to understand Yao reasoning for Kiku.
"Not all the people there are armed…"
Amelia soon explain almost everything she saw from the humans, hopping to help Kiku. Yao thought for a moment before he spoke up. " This might be bad if the people that have Kiku are part of the royal family then they might kill us on the spot. "
Yao grew anxious as he thought of Kiku chances. " Are you sure that we can't just get him back if we cause a distraction or divide the guards? " Amelia was becoming doubtful.
Yao remain silent as he tried to figure out a way, "…There might be a chance, if we can get one of the other humans to give Kiku his potion then he can remain in his form and meet up with the others in the kingdom. "
Thought Yao wasn't sure because how he was caught by those guard in the past, he thought of using his students ' but they could, ' he brushed those thoughts away as he reverted to a crane and was about to fly off.
Before Yao flew Amelia came up with a plan " Yao! I might help. " Yao look back at her with doubt.
"Amelia, this is a seri- " " Wait I know someone in that group, and he might help. " Amelia wasn't so sure that he would help but this cause Yao to fly back down. He was now angry at Amelia, though he kept his composer.
" Amelia, humans don't help us. They are terrified of us and would rather hunt us down then help us. "Amelia refusing to give up " Yao, let me help I'll be able to convince him to help Kiku. He doesn't have any weapons and all he does it talk. "
Yao was losing his patience with Amelia but knowing how stubborn she is, he reluctance decided to engage in her plan to at least benefit his own. ' Maybe she could cause a distraction again and push the guards away from Kiku for a bit. Then he could have someone sneak in to give him the potion. '
Yao sigh even if he refused he knew that she would still run on her own to try to save him. " Okay Amelia I'll give your plan a try but I will have to be there and if you can not convince him to help you'll have to help me with my plan. "
Amelia was ecstatic that Yao agree to her plan, Mattie pulled Yao away " Yao you can't take her, Amelia doesn't know much about humans and could get killed if she is caught by them. "
Yao understanding Matthew's concern and reassured him. " That's why I'm going to be there with some of my students, to make sure that does not happen. Besides, if her plan fails she could help me with my plan. "
Matthew was still unconvinced " Matthew, we need to get to Kiku as fast as we can and besides you know that she would try to save Kiku on her own if I turned her down. She would put her life on the line if it means saving someone imported to her. "
Matthew, knowing his sister well, hesitantly agreed. " She would …. You must bring her back no mater what happens. "
" Matthew, I swear on my name that she will be back safely " Yao said with a stern expression.
Mattie believing Yao " I'll let the others know about Kiku, Amelia, I need you to help me. " Amelia snapping out of her daze, notice Mattie walking off to the distance and Yao preparing to fly.
"Amelia come back here at dusk, and we will head off to Kiku. "
Amelia said in a cheerful tone "Sure, see ya later than." As she runs off with Matthew.
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At dusk Amelia and Yao group gathered by Kiku camp. Amelia was already hiding in the same spot she was from the night before, hoping to see Ivan again.
She waited there for over an hour holding onto Kiku potion and was beginning to doubt herself. ' What if he doesn't show up? What if they find out about Kiku? Maybe I can sneak the potion in myself, but if they find me they might-'
Upon hearing the ruffling in the bushes and a small light ahead of her " Ivan? " The ruffling stop and a cheerful voice response " Amelia, you're here, "
It was Ivan and Amelia was overjoyed to hear him again, " I thought you said that you wouldn't be able to come back here? Did you want to speak to me again? " Amelia noticed this time she could see Ivan's face and that he had a gentle smile.
She felt guilty but knew that she had to help Kiku, " kinda, the boy you found yesterday drop an important " ' remembering Yao directions ' " medicine, and he needs to take it as soon as he can."
Ivan expression change " You never said that boy was from your group yesterday, how do you know that he needs this medicine? If he was unwell, our doctors would have known by now."
Amelia losing control of her voice "No! he has to take this one it is important for him."
Ivan noticed Amelia shouting and was becoming doubtful of her but thought she was being scared for that boy.
" Amelia, do you know about that boy? " Amelia not sure how to tell Ivan without telling him the truth about Kiku, she tries her best to explain it to him.
" He's a friend that wanted to move to the kingdom. He told me before he left that it is imported for him to take his medicine with him before he gets there. "
Ivan's smile became small as he tried to look back at Amelia. " So you want to help your friend, but you're too scared to give him the medicine yourself. "
' Well, I'm not scared but I don't want to be hunted down ' she thought. " Kinda, but that's why I need you to give the medicine to him. "
Ivan was silent for a few moments and Amelia was worried that he might turn down her request.
" Okay, I'll give him the medicine" Amelia felt like she could leap into the air from his response. ' yes! yes! yes! Now Kiku will be saved! ' she thought before responding "Ivan thank you for- "
" But in return, I want to talk to you again tomorrow, " Amelia joy quickly left her, but she knew that the saving Kiku was more imported.
" Okay, but only if you can give k-, him, his medicine, " Ivan smiled again when Amelia agreed and walked toured her. " Wait! I'll leave the medicine here and I'll come back tomorrow. "
Once Amelia left the potion on the grown, she walked away from it to let Ivan pick it up, Ivan believing Amelia was still shy waited for her to move away and pick up the potion for Kiku.
He had on a cheerful smile on his face and try looking back at Amelia again, " Amelia, I will see you tomorrow. " Ivan left, walking back to his group holding the potion with him.
When he arrives back to his camp, he bumps into the brunette boy, " Lord Ivan, I was just informed by the guard that we will be living tonight. We should be back home by dawn."
The brunette boy noticed Ivan's cheerful expression and the potion he was holding in his hand. " Lord Ivan, where were you? And where did you get that potion? "
" It is okay Tolys, I was talking to my friend Amelia. She gave me this potion because it is a medicine for that boy we found. "
Tolys was suspicious and began to suspect that Ivan might have been tricked. " Lord Ivan, I think it might be safer if I deliver- "
Before he could even reach for the potion Ivan pulled it away from him and changed his tone. " Tolys, I promised Amelia that I would deliver the potion myself. "
Tolys noticed that Ivan was getting upset, and was starting to become frightened of him. " Of course Ivan, but let me escort you to him. He should still be resting by the guards. "
Ivan returned to normal, held on to the potion while being followed by Tolys, Tolys noticed something different about the prince but wasn't sure what it was.
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Amelia was walking back to Yao and his group and noticed some other members murmuring to each other. It didn't matter to her much, because she was glad that her plan has work, and that Kiku was now safe.
When she was looking for Yao she almost ran in to him. Yao had a frustrated expression on his face as he looked at Amelia. " What's wrong Yao? Kiku is safe and now they won't find out about his true form. "
"Amelia, you can not meet that human tomorrow,"
Amelia was confused, " but why? He only agreed to help because I said I would meet him tomorrow, if I don't then his group might- "
" His group will not be there tomorrow. "
" ….!"
" I heard from them that they would be leaving tonight, and that the boy you were talking to is the son of their king "
" Why would that- "
" Amelia! He's a prince and his family are the most dangerous people in the kingdom. You have to stay away form them or your life would be completely taken away from you. "
" But what about Kiku if their dangerous then we should-"
Yao looked away from Amelia and started to message his head to calm himself down. " He will be fine, I saw him drink his potion, so he will be able to keep his form. "
Looking back at her Yao saw her tired expression. " Amelia Kiku is safe and you don't need to worry about him tomorrow, let go your brother is waiting for you back home. "
Yao stared to walked away with his students as he was heading home.
Amelia was still walking behind them while she thought to herself ' He promised to give the potion to Kiku so I have to keep my promises to him tomorrow. After that I will never see him again.'
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The next day Amelia snuck away from her brother and returned to wait for the prince again. She noticed that the guard and other people were gone as well. " They left, maybe he won't show up. " the sun was setting and Amelia waited for Ivan again.
The moon began to rise and Amelia saw a familiar sight. She saw a lantern and Ivan.
Amelia was glad that Ivan was there, " Ivan you came back, what happened to you group? " Ivan kpt his distance from her but spoke in a calm tone. " They went back home, I'm here with Tolys because you promised to meet me here today. "
Amelia was a bit embarrass by his response " well you promised that you'll give the medicine back."
" Yes, he was sleeping for a while, but when I gave him the medicine he woke back up. He felt much better right after, and he even helps some merchant in the camp. " Amelia was glad to hear that Kiku was better and could finally go to the kingdom.
" Amelia, you said he was your friend and that he wanted to live in the kingdom. How come you didn't go with him, if you were worried about him? "
Amelia expected him to ask her question again, but she didn't want to tell him the whole truth. " That's because I'm happier in the forest, and I don't want to leave Mattie behind. "
Ivan was disappointed because he was hoping to convince his new friend to come back with him, but he was also becoming curious about her.
" Who's Mattie? " Amelia realized she had just told Ivan about Mattie again, though she wasn't too worred since she would stop seeing him after tonight. She felt she could be a little more honest with him, and what's the harm with that. " Mattie, he's my brother. "
"Oh, so you have a sibling too. I have two sister who..are vary..n-nice" Ivan didn't want to say any more about his strange sisters in fear of scaring his new friend.
Amelia smiles as she spent hours talking to Ivan. They talked about their favorite food, flowers. Amelia even learned of Ivan's love for plants and Ivan learned of Amelia's dreams of being a hero.
They continue to talk until Tolys called Ivan, " Your Highness, the guards are ready to leave, we have to return home. "
Ivan was a bit annoyed that he had to leave again, but knew he had to go " This is sad I have to leave, will you comeback again tomorrow Amelia? "
Amelia was silent for while, she knew that she had to tell Ivan that she can't see him again, " Ivan, I can't come back anymore. "
Amelia saw Ivan's face and how dishearten he was. " Amelia, what do you mean that you can't comeback? "
Ivan knew that she was being serious, and that this would not be like last time, " Ivan, I have to go back to my group and I can't see you anymore once I get back. " Ivan lantern shut off at that moment, but he did not care about it.
Ivan felt sorrowful as he realized his friend was about to leave him. He didn't want his friend to leave, he wanted to continue there talks he wanted to finally see her. He tried to find another solution but couldn't think of any at the moment.
Amelia was feeling an ache inside her, she knew this feeling and felt bad for Ivan. She wanted to reach her hand out to him but looking at her claws she knew that she couldn't.
They were both silent for a while until Ivan asked her one more question. " Can I see you? Before you go? " Ivan was hoping to see her to at least know what she looks like.
" Sorry Ivan, I can't. " Ivan was saddened but still wanted to see her before she left, he decided on another question. " Then can you tell me about the forest again?" he thought of another way to see her, event though it would scare her away.
" Sure? ". Amelia felt odd about his question, but she still went on telling Ivan about the forest again. She didn't notice him sneaking around neither did she notice him holding his lamp.
Ivan snuck as quietly as he can, he try to follow Amelia voice to find where she is her voice was getting louder, and he knew he was getting close.
He knew that she might hate him or even be angry at him or just run away, but he wanted to see her at least once before he never sees her again, before he becomes alone in that castle again.
He was getting close and knew that he was standing behind her, He was scared, and he wasn't sure why, but he brought up his courage, and lit up his lamp. His had to close his eyes because of the bright light, and he heard Amelia screech.
He was about to open his eyes when he saw a wolf immediately attack him. It sharp claws scratched his eyes, and he felt intense pain.
He heard Amelia scream out to Ivan, but he couldn't tell where she was, soon a pair of claws wrap around him. Ivan kicked and shouted at the wolf to let him go, it held on to him, and he could feel it's fur and sharp claws around him.
Fear sunk in to him as he thought he would get eaten, he soon heard Tolys and the other guard charge towards him.
The wolf let go of him, and he fell back down, he soon heard Tolys panicking right next to him. He heard many things at once, but he couldn't understand anything as he fell unconscious.
The wolf was chased away and Ivan was left to his people. She ran as fast as she could to as far as she could.
Running away from the guards that were chasing her, running away to fine Mattie. Running away from the friend that she had just killed, she was terrified of what she had just done to him.
She stops and land on the ground tearing up as she says " I'm Sorry Ivan " to herself.
Hello again sorry for the long wait, but I hope this chapter was worth it. I was hoping that I could get this chapter out by valentines day but I kinda miss the mark by one day. Oh well, I'm glad that I was finally able to introduce Ivan and Amelia in this chapter, (too bad that it had to end on a bad note).
Don't worry Amelia you can find away to help Ivan, just don't give up.
Anyway sorry again if there are any grammar or spelling error's and thank you again for reading, please leave a review on what you think of the story so far. Also please be a little patience because I still don't have a bate and it might be awhile until the next chapter.