When the meeting ended, Romano shook me awake. "Wake up, Prussia, we are going out to eat with our brothers, France and Spain." I nodded and grabbed my cane.

I don't know where we went to eat but the food smelled amazing and Italian. Romano ordered for me since I couldn't see the menu. I dug in after receiving my food. Mmm... Pasta, sausages, and something else. Honey? Whatever it was it was really good.

"Prussia, there is no need to make such a mess." I sent Germany an irritated look.

"Potato, he can't see."

"I know that..."

"Then why do you expect him to do things that he can't? He can't do everything he used to do. So don't nag him and accept it."

"Okay, I'm sorry, Prussia." I nodded at him.

Romano sighed, "But you could try, Prussia."

I grinned at him, 'The food is too good to take my time. This food is awesome!'

"Are you saying my food's bad?"

'No, I just haven't eaten since breakfast. Any food would be amazing right now.'

"Even England's?"

'No, now that's pushing it too far.'

He chuckled, "Here, let me help then." I felt a napkin on my face, wiping some of the sauce off. I made a face. I'm NOT a little kid. I leaned to get away. "Stop being a baby."

'Then stop treating me like one.'

"I will when you stop acting like one. Now, hold still!" He grabbed my face to hold it. I lent even further back and...

Fell out of my chair. Romano started laughing at me. So did Veneziano and France and Spain. I could even hear Germany chuckling.

'Yeah, laugh at the blind, mute guy. That's very nice.'

"You know we love you." Romano teased. I stuck out my tongue at him. He chuckled then helped me up.

The rest of the dinner was pretty uneventful and all of us rode in West's van back to the hotel that we were all staying at.

I was really tired and kind of accidentally fell asleep.

And apparently so did Romano.

"Aww!" Veneziano said looking into the back seat. Spain and France turned to see what he was talking about and Germany looked in the rear view mirror. Both Romano and Prussia were fast asleep in the back seat. Romano had his head resting on Prussia's shoulder and Prussia had his head resting on Romano's. They both looked very peaceful.

"I think it's good how much Romano and Prussia trust each other. I think they both are need it." Prussia moved at the sound of his name. He didn't wake up. He just made himself more comfortable and wrapped an arm around Romano.

I woke up on a very soft bed, but I don't remember getting there nor getting out of the car. Someone must have carried me.

There was something warm on my chest and slightly heavy. I moved my hand to feel what it was. It had short hair, sort human hair. It was soft and kind of fluffy. The person snuggled deeper into my side and mumbled incoherently.

There was an unknown person in my bed. I would've been alright with it before becoming blind and mute, but right now, it's really creepy and kind of scary.

I wasn't sure if I should wake them or not, but I decided I shouldn't take my chances. Who knows who I might of slept with last night. I slowly lifted them up and got out of bed and put them down. The person mumbled a little more before shuffling and then there was silence.

I let out a breath that I didn't know I was holding. Who was that? I didn't get drunk did I? No, it wouldn't be smart to be mute, blind AND drunk. I'm not that much of an idiot.

I shook my head. Then I realized something. If I never woke up... Then how am I only in my boxers? I could've sworn I fell asleep fully clothed. Now I feel creeped out AND violated.

I shivered and searched the room for something to wear. I found a suitcase and opened it. This was definitely mine. Everything was organized in the way Romano and I did it so I would know where everything was. I found a pair of jeans and a button up shirt and put them on. I skipped shoes. I can direct myself better without shoes on, because I can feel the different textures and the vibrations of steps and loud objects. I use it like echo location. It helps me figure out where objects are without a cane or guide dog. I guess the rest of my senses were enhanced when I lost my hearing and voice, but I still prefer a cane. I definitely prefer Führen over a cane, though.

I found some good news near the door. I had found my cane. I did a little cheer then exited the room. I found the elevator easily. It was moving a lot this morning and its vibrations shake the building more the closer you get to it. I pressed the first floor button so I could get to the lobby. The first floor is always the button second row to the bottom and the last one to the left or at least that's what Romano told me...

When the elevator door opened, I heard a receptionist so I knew I was on the right floor. When I got to the lobby, I heard a shout, "Prussia! Hey, dude!" America. I waved at him. "Are you getting breakfast?"

I nodded. 'I'm also looking for Romano. Do you know where he is?'

"Dude, I don't know what you're saying." Right. The only nation that knows sign language is Romano. I don't know why other nations don't try to learn it, but I guess they never saw the point of it and Romano must have more free time than the rest since he shares a nation with his brother. "Where's Romano?" I shrugged. "Here! The HERO will help you then!" I smiled at him and nodded.

America, although very obnoxious, can be really helpful. He proved that to me again, as he was really patient and told me everything that was there. He even carried the food for me and led me to a seat. I smiled at him as thanks. It makes me happy that I helped him when he was a rebellious little nation and now he's changed and wants to help. Although the way he helps may not be right in the end, he at least tries and I like that about him. I have always liked spending time with him too. He knows how to talk to people when they need it. He talked with me for a while about recent events in the world and I kept nodding to tell him I was still listening. I don't like an awkward conversation or a silent one and since he can't understand me, I was more than happy to just listen to him talk. He left after about twenty minutes to go 'talk' to England. (A/N: AKA bug. USUK baby! :D)

I sat there for a while, thinking about who to look for. Knowing Romano, he won't be down until noon, Germany should be on his daily run with Veneziano, and Spain and France both are like Romano with their sleep. The later they wake up, the better.

So obviously, I was bored. Hmm... What can I do for the next couple hours in a hotel like this?

It turns out, there is absolutely nothing. Everything that I tried to do, there was a nation that stopped me. I think Germany or Romano told them to watch out for me, while I was sleeping yesterday at the meeting. I should have stayed awake. I stormed up the staircase. I didn't feel like waiting in the stupid fucking slow elevator with Hungary.

"Prussia!" Finally! Someone that can understand me! "Where were you? I searched everywhere!"

'I was trying to find something to do, but every single fucking nation has stopped me or fucking annoyed the shit out of me! I may be damn blind and deaf but I'm not fucking useless! Those assholes think that...' I felt arms wrap around me. I knew immediately, that it was Romano, so I hugged him back. I felt tears come to my eyes, I don't like feeling useless.

"I'm sorry, Prussia." I felt more tears. One cascaded down my cheek. "I'm so sorry." That's when I broke down. Everything was just too much. I felt useless. Why was I still alive? There's nothing here for me anymore. The only thing I have is the pity that the nations give me. That's all I own.

As I cried, Romano led me to his room and sat me on his bed, still holding me. "Shh... It's okay. It's okay."

I shook my head, 'I can't do anything.'

"Yes, you can."

'No, I can't read. I can't watch TV. I can't fight. Apparently, I can't take care of myself. I can't even see Gilbird.'

"We've lived centuries without TV. TV is useless. No one's fighting anymore and Gilbird has and will always be there for you. If you can't see him, he will make sure you know he's there.

"Now, who got himself out of bed, down an elevator, ate breakfast, and explored the whole Hotel, fifteen stories and all, while being blind and mute? You did, Prussia. You use to tell me when we were younger that if you can walk and you have a good heart and a good sword in your hand, you can do anything. You don't need the sword, Prussia. You have all of us. You have Germany, Veneziano, Spain, France, America, Canada a-and m-me. You have all of us. Don't forget that. You have a good heart, Prussia. You are passionate about everything and you would die to protect the ones you care about.

"And the reading thing, I don't know Braille but I can read to you. I don't mind."

Thank you, Romano. Thank you so much. 'Can you?' He let go of me.

"Sure. What do you want me to read?"

'Anything."

Romano told me a story from his childhood. A story that his Grandpa Rome told him when he was very young. He told me a story about a brave Knight who fought with all his might to save his friends from the evil dragon overlord. In the end, the Knight won the long battle but at the cost of his sight and his voice. I think he tweaked the story a bit, but it still made me smile.

'Is that the end?'

"No."

'Then why aren't you finishing it?'

"Because I don't know the ending yet. The Knight is still living on."

'Wait, there were no Knights during Rome's time.'

"Good night, Beer Bastard." I smiled and changed before falling asleep on the other bed.

Thank you, Romano.