I opened my eyes to a white room. There was a dull pain in my arm and I turned my head to look. It was an IV!

"Thank goodness you're awake!" I heard Mama exclaim. I turned to look at her and smiled weakly.

"What happened?"

"I don't know, Boo. The only thing I know is that I got a call from the hospital that you were here, unconscious. You've been out for three days."

"Three days?" I asked, confused and more than a little worried. "Can...Can I see Bekah and Katie?"

"Sure. I'll call them." Mama replied. "Then I need to get Grace from school."

I nodded. "Yeah. That's fine."

The door opened and Katie ran in, followed by Bekah. "Helayna! You're all right! Don't EVER scare me like that again!"

Bekah nodded. "Yeah! Everyone's been worried sick!"

"What about Britain and the others?" I ask.

"They've been worried, too." Katie replied. "Italy's been freaking out. He says he 'doesn't want Helayna to leave like Holy Rome.' Germany's had his hands full."

I laughed. "Can I call him? I don't want him to hurt himself."

Bekah handed me the phone and his number. "I got the cell numbers of most of the countries from Prussia."

"Tell him thank you for me." I said as the phone rang.

"Hello?" Italy's voice asked.

"Hi, Italy. It's Helayna. I heard you were worried about me." I replied.

"Helayna! You're OK! I was so scared! I'm glad you're all right! When did you wake up? Can I come see you? Should I get Germany to come too?" He babbled excitedly.

I burst out laughing. "I woke up about twenty minutes ago. And you can bring everyone." I giggled, his overjoyed, childish voice making me warm inside. "You know you're adorable, right?" I asked him.

"Ve~! Thanks! I'll be there soon! Bye!" And with that, he hung up.

"Italy's bringing everyone to visit. I can't wait to see them!" I told Bekah and Katie elatedly.

I heard Trekk's voice whisper softly, "Yes. Gain their trust. You're doing well, darling."

I looked around, but no one was there besides Katie and Bekah. Neither of them showed any signs that they heard the voice, so I didn't mention it. I had no idea that I would come to regret this choice.

"Hey, guys? How long do you think it'll take for Italy to get here?" I asked.

"Depends on how far away he is, and who's driving." Katie replied, chuckling.

"Good point." I giggled.

At that moment, the door burst open. "Ve~! Helayna!" Italy yelled happily, running over. He hugged me, beaming. "I'ma so happy!"

I laughed. "Hey, Italy. How are you?"

"I'm fine!" he cheered, releasing me as an annoyed-looking Germany walked in.

"Italy! I told you not to run ahead." He scolded.

"Oh, Germany lighten up." Katie said putting her hand on his shoulder. "It ain't like the world is going to end because Ita was runnin' around...So is anyone else here?" She peeked out the door, obviously searching for France. She stepped out the door a little ways, and then returned, holding a smiling Kumajiro and said happily, "I found Canada."

"Hi" He said, following her through the door. "You should go find France. They wouldn't let him past security because he was a 'suspicious person.' And he didn't make the situation any better by telling the receptionist that he was not attractive in anyway." Canada continued, talking to Katie. She ran out the door, still holding Kumajiro, to save her France from being arrested [again].

"Yo, Vest! I awesomely parked ze car" Prussia said strutting into the room.

I giggled as he wrapped his arms around Bekah and kissed her. I got the feeling that this was his "Hello" for her, and would be from now on.

I looked at Canada and waved him over. "Hey, Canada. I'm glad you're here."

"Why me?" He asked, smiling nonetheless.

"Because you're nice, and I feel bad that most people don't notice you. Is it a crime to want to talk?" I asked, teasing.

Canada merely smiled as America walked in. "Hey, dude! Glad to see you've come around!"

"Yeah. I feel better now." I was going to say more, but then I noticed Britain behind him, smiling at me. I waved at him, and he came over. He sat in a chair by the side of the bed.

"How are you, Helayna?" He asked me.

I smiled at him happily. "I'm good. I still have no idea what happened, though."

"No one does. All we know is you collapsed to the ground, crying out for us to 'make it stop.'" Britain replied. "Then you passed out. Everyone was scared. Italy was completely freaking out."

I sighed. "I'm sorry I scared you guys. I really didn't mean to. I was telling you to make the pain stop. A flood of pain swept through my body, and I don't really remember anything after that."

"Wow. That must have been horrible for you, too. You don't have to apologize." Britain said, then gently kissed my forehead. I blushed.

"Thank you, Iggy." I murmured, smiling at him rather shyly.

At that point, Katie walked back in, France right behind her. "...trouble. I had a hard time getting them to let you in here. Next time, you're on your own." She scolded him.

"Oh, but Antiterra, I love to see you so hot and bothered. Especially the hot part." He retorted playfully and touched her butt and she yelped a little bit.

I giggled, and Katie looked at me, noting my blush. "What happened here?" She asked accusingly.

"Nothing, honest!" I exclaimed, my eyes huge.

"Suuuuuuuuuuuuure." She said sarcastically. "What REALLY happened?"

"Fine. Britain and I were talking, then he kissed my forehead. That's it!" I said, rather annoyed.

"What the hell? I thought I told you to stay away!" Katie snapped.

"I-it's not my fault!" I objected.

"Anti, lay off. It was entirely me." Britain said quietly. "Don't blame her for something I did."

I heard a soft laugh and glanced over to see everyone just watching. America was laughing a bit, and Italy was looking kinda confused. I blushed even more and sighed softly. I just couldn't catch a break!

"You're right, England. I shouldn't blame her but you're another story." Katie said, turning on England. "Now I made a promise to her Mama that I wouldn't let any of y'all touch Helayna and I ain't about to lie and break that promise." Her face twisted into the wicked look Katie gets when she is aiming for blood as she cornered him. He had a look of pure terror on his face.

"Katie!" I yelled. "Antiterra, STOP! Don't hurt him!" I sat up and instinctively made to get out of bed to stop her, only to be halted by the sharp pain of the IV tugging inside my flesh. I yelped and began to cry, both from the physical pain and from my guilt that I couldn't help Britain, as I lay back down. "Please, Anti. He didn't do anything wrong." I sobbed, but I didn't have any hope that she'd listen. I closed my eyes and tried to forget the pain and soothe my breathing.