A/N: well now your caught up. I have yet to finish the next chapter but I am getting closer after that its just a matter of me typing it up and editing it. This is my longest chapter I think and I transition characters this time instead of making a new chapter to show characters.
Canada bit down on the little wooden dowel that England had given him as England poured the Salt water solution Japan had given him over Canada's back. Canada although he knew it was necessary it still hurt like hell.
"Just a little bit more... I'm almost done I promise... At least with this part that is." England said to Canada pouring the last of it over his back. "All that's left is the wrapping..." He said. America and him had both given up there last clean shirt for this is wouldn't be enough but maybe they could get something from one of the others in the house.
"A-alright..." Canada said very quietly he could hardly speak He was close to losing his voice completely for awhile. He sat up straight so that they could do what they had to no matter how painful it was. He gritted his teeth against the pain as they started at his waist and worked their way up. They had enough to cover a little over half his back. Canada just sat there stiffly it hurt him too much to move even a little.
"Hopefully we cleaned these well and they won't get infected." England said, America had hardly spoken since Romano had left this worried England a bit for it wasn't common for America to be this quiet. "Are you alright America?" England asked.
"I'm fine just thinking is all..." He said. Canada stood but was hit by a wave of dizziness and nausea. He sat back down quickly. He was drowsy but didn't want to sleep more he knew that this was due to the blood loss and would be unable to do anything to stop it. He sighed sitting on the edge of his blood stained bed. "Canada don't try to move around yet... wait a few days." America said to Canada calmly.
"I don't think Italy will give me a few days..." Canada said with great difficulty. It hurt to talk and if he kept talking he would lose his voice so he was careful about when he used it.
"Then stay down as long as possible" America said and crossed his arms.
Germany looked over to Italy. Around the table were the military leaders and informants.
"Has the location of the prison the Rebel leaders siblings at been leaked yet?" Italy asked one of the informants.
"Yes if Hungary's reports are right. Someone called and tipped them off about there being six prisons and that the one closest to their base had there their siblings. She can't say who tipped them off though they spoke to fast for her to figure out the identity of the person." He said to Italy.
'Probably Poland' Germany thought as he listened. He had learned not to speak unless addressed. He had gotten more than a few beatings for not holding his tongue.
"Are the guards at said prison in good numbers?" Italy asked.
"Yes but if you order it we will send reinforcements." He responded.
"Send a quarter of them there and then if they end up needing more we send them." Italy said and glanced at Germany. Germany nodded quickly and Italy looked back at the people around the table.
"Now how can we be sure Hungary is giving us untainted information?" The informant asked.
"What information isn't tainted? We have to trust what she says anyways she wouldn't dare give us false information I have too much leverage for her to have any gain from doing so." Italy said with that small innocent looking smile. Hungary knew full well if she did anything wrong Austria would be punished for it.
Italy's empire was huge bigger than even his grandfathers although there was fighting everywhere and peace was far from reach. The rebels caused Italy much grief they fought against his power and did not give in till they were dead. That's what had happened to Sweden, Estonia and Latvia. They fought and fought hard but the nukes in the end destroyed them. "How is our military doing?" Italy asked the leader.
"Very well. Although we are having some trouble here." he said indicating the boarder of China.
"Are they in need of reinforcements?" Italy asked him as he looked at the map.
"Not yet but if things keep going the way they are they will need reinforcements in about two months." He said as Italy smiled. The man shivered but that went unnoticed.
"Keep me informed on the situation and send in troops when needed." Italy said. "Any other problems?" he asked them looking at each person around the table.
"No sir." They said in unison.
"Good, now if that is all this meeting is over. I am growing tired of talking strategy." He stated signaling Germany to follow. Germany stood and followed close behind Italy.
The only slave Italy trusted to any extent was Germany. He had never threatened him or his family to get him to comply. He trusted him enough that he was the only slave allowed in on military and information status meetings. He was also better at military control than he was and would often ask his advice on certain matters.
"You may speak now." Italy said without turning around and continued at an even pace.
"Thank you..." He said and inclined his head "you made good calls on the reinforcements." He said "Although may I offer an Idea that may have worked as well?" He asked cautiously.
Italy thought for a moment "yes you may." he said.
"Sending a small band of reinforcements to the boarder battles may have been a good idea." Germany said his head down hoping to god he had not crossed the line.
"And why is that?" Italy asked mostly to see if it was viable.
"Well it would be worse if you ran out of troops early... Not saying they are incompetent just saying it would have been good to have a few extra troops." He said carefully.
"Well I left it open enough that if they needed troops they could send them." Italy responded.
Germany relaxed "That's true you did." He said
"Germany I wish to visit my brother. Alone... go poke at the kitchen staff or something."
"Yes sir" Germany said, bowed and then went to see what damage had been done to the other slaves.
Italy smiled and headed towards his brothers room. Italy knew about Spain's encounter with Romano but decided to let it go since he also knew that Spain left quickly. Romano had also been wandering the servant's wing which was uncommon for him. Italy approached Romano's door knocked ant then walked in before Romano could consent.
Romano looked at his brother. He wasn't sure if he should yell at him or not so he stayed quiet.
"You've been hiding again Romano." Italy observed the dishes scattered around the room along with the dirty clothes and made a mental note to send Poland in to clean the room.
Romano sat up the blanket that had been wrapped around him was now bunched up on his lap and around his waist. His rosary tapped his bare chest gently. "Yeah so?" He said a little sharper than anyone dared speak to Italy.
Italy barely twitched; he was used to his brother's sharp rudeness. It rarely fazed him. Romano the only one who could get away with disrespecting him "I was beginning to wonder if you had run out on me." He said and smiled. He knew his brother wouldn't betray him.
"Why would I do that? I don't want to die!" Romano said to his brother harshly.
"Your resourceful I think you would last longer than you think... oh by the way I'm sending Poland up here later to clean up your room. So if you don't want to deal with him I suggest you find something to do..."
"It doesn't need to be fucking cleaned! It's perfectly fine!" Romano crossed his arms and gave his little brother a death glare.
Italy just smiled he knew his brother wouldn't hurt him "Your room looks like a war zone"
Romano just huffed got up, got dressed and left his room leaving his brother standing there.
A/N: Well there you have it last chapter for a little bit I will try and get it up by Monday though if I can't the latest will be a two week delay and then I don't know how long a wait since I don't know how long it will take me to finish chapters. now seriosly review I will totally take any critisism or story suggestion. I am very open. I have a few events already set but I am willing to tie other things in. Also to those who have favorited and followed thank you you are giving me motivation.