Author Notes- So my computer has been very glitchy, so my father decided he would "fix" it so now my computer has more bugs than before and he got rid of both firefox and google chrome making it so that I only have internet explorer. I can't say at this point how fast I'll be updating.

WARNING: This chapter contains some yaoi, however it's only fluff.

-Chapter 4-

Prussia looked at Romano puzzled "But I saw him before Greece was there, he was on the ground and he yelled at me to get away. It was just us." Romano looked at Prussia, he looked exhausted "And then what happened?" Prussia opened his mouth to speak but didn't say anything for a minute. "I can't remember. It's like time jumped. The next thing I remember is sitting up and seeing Greece all worn out." Romano took a deep breath "I see, I'll speak with Greece once he's feeling better." Romano then turned his head to America who was just staring at England as he bit his bottom lip "Keep that up you'll start to bleed. Oh and by the way though I don't think I have to ask, could you stay with England? Right now seeing a hero would be nice for him." America looked at Romano and smiled sadly "Yeah."

Romano smiled back, though his smiled seemed more sympathetic than happy. He turned to the door and as he walked out of the room "Greece has quieted down so I'm going to go check on him. Prussia, you can stay the night. Just know that I've got my hands full so don't do anything stupid." he said in his usual somewhat annoyed sounding voice. Romano walked down the hallway knocked on the wall since the bathroom door was never closed in the first place, he heard three knocks in reply and walked in. He looked at Greece who breathing was heavy and quick, "Try to slow down your breath, it should help." Romano then got down on one knee so that he was at eye level with him. Greece looked at him and then closed his eyes as he tried slow down his breath "We're in deep." Romano sighed he nodded in agreement.

"We sure are. Do you know what happened with Prussia and England?" Greece covered his eyes with hand before speaking "England was scared to death and had already inhaled enough of the demon's essence that he had passed out. I got there just in time to save Prussia, he had gotten a command from that demon to kill himself." a weary look went on Romano's face "Shit. Were you able to kill it?" Greece who was now leaning on the wall shook his head "It was a powerful one, I was lucky just to get it out of there." there was silence for a moment. Romano then looked at Greece questioningly "But why were you there in the first place?" Greece's arm lowered as though it was moving by itself, it revealed his eyes which looked so desperate for sleep. "Japan was really worried about me after the meeting so I figured that if I went home he would be calling me until he got all the answers he wanted, and right now we're the talk of the nations so crashing at a friends house wasn't an option. So I decided to stay nearby and keep an eye out for any χαμένων ψυχών or δαίμονες. Honestly things had been so quiet for a while I took my medicine figuring that everything was going to be fine."

Romano was both grateful and annoyed that Greece spoke in Greek knowing that he didn't even know how to say hello in greek. "Well thanks, if you hadn't been there then thing really would have spiraled into chaos." Romano stood up and then offered Greece his hand "I can't have you sleeping in my bathroom like a bum." Greece grabbed Romano's hand almost falling onto him as he stood up. He was barely able to stay awake enough to understand Romano's complaint "Goddamned antidepressants knock you out everytime." Greece followed Romano as he stomped through hall holding Greece's hand tightly. Greece bumped into Romano, he was so tired he hadn't realized that he had stopped walking. Romano let go of Greece's hand and pushed him into what Greece was happy to realize was a bed. "Let me take your boots off before you fall asleep dummy!" Greece just smiled as closed his eyes, the bed so comfortable and though Romano wouldn't admit it Romano was trying his best to take off Greece's boots without hurting him. When both boots were off Romano scratched the back of his neck unsure if Greece was still awake to hear his words "You can sleep here but don't me any trouble."

Romano looked at Greece who looked so peaceful he was asleep and mumbled "Well there goes my bed." he then cracked his knuckles as he walked down the hallway. He would like nothing more than to roll into bed and deal with all of this in the morning but unfortunately the responsibilities had ended up with him. The truth was that he somewhat liked it when these kind of things happened, sure it they're a real pain in the neck but when he has to keep Italy and Greece and in this case others safe it gave him a sense of meaning. Even before he could see spirits and demons he was depressed, mainly because he felt his being was pointless. He didn't provide the world with art like his brother, nor was he particularly strong like the other nations. It was then that Romano looked into his living room to the once strong nations that were a complete mess. Romano had never seen England look so scared. America didn't look like he was in tip top shape either, he didn't have a smile on his face or a enthusiastic air to him.

Romano scanned England's condition as stepped into the room as quiet as he could, not wanting to disturb the American when he was in a gloomy mood. Sweat covered England and his breaths sounded panicked. Romano looked curiosity smeared across his face. And sure enough he found who he was looking for, Prussia was sitting with his back against the wall and looked like he was in deep thought. "Hey. Make yourself useful and go get an ice pack from the freezer." Prussia blinked and looked at Romano for a minute before understanding what he had said. "Right..." He said sounding uneasy and unlike himself, without any protest he got an ice pack and put it on England's forehead. Romano paused as he braced himself for the worst before reluctantly continuing "Prussia you need to stay here for a while. At the moment it would be for the best."

Prussia snapped his head at Romano, Romano got himself ready for yelling and questions that he would prefer not to answer. "I thought so." Romano looked at Prussia confused "Wait, what?" Prussia cracked his knuckles as he spoke "I know you don't like west, so you probably want me here to get him away from your brother. As something of a distraction, after all I am so awesome there's no way he could just ignore me." Prussia's once again sounding confident and arrogant a usual. Romano smirked, since it would have been a lot of work if Prussia had asked questions. "Exactly, now I'm going to put together some make shift beds. Go to sleep whenever you want, I really don't care if you sleep at all." Romano said in his annoyed sounding voice.

Romano stood there for a moment before he shook his head "Also Prussia, don't let people in without my permission." Prussia jumped and looked at Romano with a dumbfounded expression, "What?! How did you-" Romano interrupted him "When you're constantly being attacked your senses get sharp. I heard someone come into my home and I know that you were aware of it. Now who in God's name have you hidden from me?" "Lighten up on him will you poco tomate?" the calming voice that Romano knew so well. Romano's cheeks turned bright pink at the spanish words "Spain. Come here you Bastard! Venire qui senza il mio permesso!" Spain opened the door that separated the dining room from the living room, "Romano please calm down, I can't understand what you're saying. I-" Romano who was being his angry self wouldn't be calmed so easily "That's because your lazy ass wouldn't learn Italian! Come osi-"

Romano stopped as he looked at America who had been quiet during all of this and took a deep breath, which calmed him down a bit. "I'm here because I was worried about you. What's going on?" Spain continued worry seemed to drench his words. Romano pinched the bridge of his nose "I really don't have the patience for this right now." Spain looked at Romano with a frustrated appearance. He walked to Romano as he spoke "I understand if you don't want to talk right considering how late it is, but please at least let me know how I can help." Romano charged over to Spain and grabbed his wrist tightly. He then stormed to the kitchen as he dragged Spain and looked over his shoulder to Prussia who had been watching all of this "Spain and I need to speak in private."

When the door to the kitchen closed Romano let go of Spain wrist and turned his head to see the shocked face Spain wore, which didn't surprise Romano since Spain's poco tomate just used an iron grip on him that he could not break from even when he struggled. "I am far too tired to deal with this at the moment. You want to be helpful? Fine. Keep an eye on Prussia for me. If he disappears in the middle in the night I don't care if he's just going to the bathroom I want you to keep tabs on him." Spain looked at Romano bewildered "Um sure. But why?" Romano sighed "Don't ask, it's complicated." Romano then walked to the door and put his hand on the doorknob before turning his head back at Spain "And you're in charge of your sleeping situation."

When Romano walked into the living room and heard the thick and heavy german accent that he hated speaking "What was all the yelling about?" Romano looked up and saw Germany and Prussia talking, and as much resentment as Romano had for Germany he couldn't help but grin. In this house that had Italy taking antidepressants, a quiet America, a scared England and a drugged Greece, there was Germany and Prussia. Talking as they normally would, Prussia said something stupid and Germany returned it with his typical seriousness. As much havoc as Germany had once brought that Romano refused to forget, Germany did have a calming effect on this whole situation. It gave Romano a happiness that was tinged with sadness, or rather knowledge that knew how cruel the worlds ways were.

Romano shooed off the questions Germany and Prussia presented about his conversation with Spain with answers like, it's none of your business potato bastard. Though Germany wasn't really satisfied with this answer he ended up accepting it for the time being so that he could return to Italy who was confused about what had even happened. After excusing Germany's and Prussia's questions he did as he said he would and set up two makeshift beds, one for Prussia and on for him. Both of which were the guest bedroom that the attack on England had happened. Romano was tired he immediately went to bed without even bothering to tell Spain where he could get some blankets.

*Time Skip*

"Dude! Thank goodness you're awake! I was so worried!" America's voice yelled, waking up the entire house. Romano grumbled "Devi essere scherzando." he started to roll over to his other side when he noticed that there was a large weight on his chest. "Giuro su Dio..." He grunted fearing what would happen when he opened his eyes. And when he did he saw exactly what he was afraid of, Spain had his arm wrapped around him and was cuddling him. "Get off me you stupid bastard!" Romano shouted at Spain's peaceful face that had been so closed that Romano was scared that they may have kissed while he asleep.

Spain jumped up frightened by the wake up call "What's wrong?!" Spain asked not realizing that Romano had been shouting at him. Romano quickly stood up when he was free from Spain's grip, which made all his blood rush to his head and made it hard to see for a moment. "You are dumbass." Romano shot at Spain with annoyance, as soon as he could see again which was only moments later he walked out of the room and walked down the hall to the living room. As soon as Spain walked in America grabbed his hand and dragged him over to England "You've got to help him! He's awake but he hasn't said anything!" Romano who was surprised by how America could show such vulnerability took this seriously and examined England. England looked exhausted and was still covered in sweat, his eyes were open but he looked alarmed.

Romano glanced over to Spain who was still rubbing eyes near the entrance of the door "Go get him some water. He must be dehydrated from sweating so much." Prussia nodded and ran into the kitchen and quickly returning with a large glass of water. Romano carefully lifted England so and moved to grab the water from Spain, to be surprised by England grabbing the water before him and practically chugging it. England removed the empty glass from lips and wiped his lips with his sleeve, he then notice America who had been staring at him confused and worried. "Alfred!" England yelped as hugged America, surprising everyone but Romano. "I was so worried and scared!" England said as he buried his face into America's shoulder, America was still dazed and confused about what was happening but hugged England back.

"What happened? Are you okay?" America said trying to grasp what could do this to England who was always so brave and emotionally a rock. England looked up at America, allowing him to see that he was crying "I thought you were dead! It was so vivid and real and awful!" "Un futuro che avrebbe potuto essere. Vee~" Italy's cheerful voice cut through the scene making America turn his over Italy and Germany who were standing by the doorway. "What?" America asked, not really speaking any other language than his own. "England saw the future that would have followed if not for Greece, the reason is because he breathed in so much of that demon's essence. I wouldn't be surprised if his body's senses when mixed with that demon made him see what people of this world shouldn't. Vee~" as happy go lucky as Italy's voice was America couldn't help but find it kind of creepy hearing Italy speak of demons with such knowledge.

"What's all this about essence?" Gilbert asked, being confused to no end. Romano sighed "The demon was planning to possess England, to do so his essence radiated. When that happens any person within range will be affected, the closer you are to him the more tired you will be until you can fight it no longer and pass out. And if not for Prussia and Greece intervening he would then have taken his body." "I-I want to say that I'm so sorry for how was acting earlier. You tried so hard to keep this from happening and I just ignored it and then because of what I did-" England covered his face as he choked on his own breath just thinking about what he had seen. There was a pause in the room, everyone was just staring at England who was a complete mess. "I did the same thing. When I went through a temptaint ritual. Fratello warned me and insisted that I don't rush into this. But I wanted to protect him, I wanted to face all of the monsters in his stead. Of course the next thing I remember is waking up in the exact same position you find yourself in." Romano blushed before continuing "So...What I'm trying to say is, don't be so hard on yourself."

England nodded as he wiped his tears with his sleeve. "Romano and I need to speak to America in private. Is that okay? Vee~" Italy asked England who looked at America with worry. "Y-yes." England answered hesitantly, keeping his eyes on America. America smiled at England "I'll be right back, dude." America said, trying his best to sound as he normally would though in truth he wanted to stay by England's side. America reluctantly followed the twins into the dining room. "What is it?" America asked with worry and annoyance mixed in his words. Romano took a deep breath before saying anything "We want to know what your course of action will be." America tilted his head, not understand what Romano meant. "We would ask England what he wants to do but he's in no state to make a decision like that. We want to know if you want to take him back to his house now that he has regained consciousness or if you wish take him to your home in order to keep an eye on him or have him stay here."

America rubbed his eyes which were sandy from staying awake for so long despite how much his body needed the rest "Um...Well...What do you think would be best?" Romano looked at America shocked "You idiot! England is in a delicate situation right now! What happens from here can change him and change the world as we know it!" Romano exclaimed. Italy ignored his brother's harsh words and responded to America's question in his happy go lucky voice "Well if it were up to me I would have him in Greece's care. Greece can see what others can't like England and teach him all he could want to know, and he's less likely to get hurt by any spirits there unlike here in Italy. I would also have you there since he obviously needs someone that has an emotional connection to him. But the most important thing is that you protect him from anyone that would take advantage of his weak state of mind, if I'm not mistaken mister Russia doesn't like him. Vee~" America covered his mouth at the thought of what Russia could do if he knew that England was like this at the moment.

"Y-yeah. I think I'll do that." America stuttered as he thought about how awful it would be if someone were to take advantage of England. Romano sighed "Fine then. I'll let Greece know, he owes me a few favors." Romano left leaving America alone with Italy, who was smiling like an idiot. "So um...Is Iggy going to have to take antidepressants?" America asked unsure if that was rude or not. Italy stopped smiling for a few seconds and then flashed America a smile "I doubt it. England is a strong person sì? He'll pull through this, I just know he will. Vee~" America smiled appreciatively "Thanks, dude." Italy held the door open "He's waiting. Vee~"

America nodded and returned to the living followed by the smiling Italian. America was surprised by how Italy walked right past Germany not paying any mind to Germany's and Prussia's staring. America walked over to England, who was sitting on the couch hugging his knees. America sat next to England and leaned on him, "I'm here for you." England leaned his on America's shoulder. "Thanks." England mumbled.

Germany grabbed his brother's arm dragged him into the hallway as he blushed, of course he felt like he was intruding on America and England and he knew that if he didn't get Prussia out of there he would have ruined their peace. And oddly enough Prussia didn't really protest Germany's actions until they were in the hallway, where he ripped his arm from Germany's grip "What the heck was that for?!" Prussia asked in his loud obnoxious voice. "I wanted to let them be alone." Germany shot at Prussia. "But what about Spain? He's just as loud as me." Prussia said thinking that he had defeated his brother in this argument "You idiot! You were so distracted by England you didn't that Spain went into the kitchen before America even came back into the room!" Germany spat at his brother.

Germany sighed "Look, just go get dressed and take walk. There's a lot going on right now and I don't want you to do anything dumb." Prussia looked at his brother slightly offended by his words, and then smiling devilishly "Oh I see. You don't want your bro to get in the way of you getting it on with Italy. Alright then I'll go." Prussia walked away victoriously as Germany's face turned bright red while he yelled "It's not like that! I swear!"

Germany stormed away to Italy's room, still blushing intensely. He opened the door without knocking as he said "Hey Italy, I was wond-" his accent stopped as he looked at Italy. Italy had changed into an outfit that both looked like a priest's uniform. The black suit clashed with the white robe that wrapped itself over Italy's shoulders with the pop of color that came from what looked like a purple scarf and had a gold cross at both ends. "I-Italy...What are you doing?" Italy turned his head to Germany, though both his eyes were still closed "Going hunting. Vee~"

Translations

Greek

χαμένων ψυχών or δαίμονες.

Means "lost souls or demons."

Spanish

poco tomate?

Means "little tomato?"

Italian

Venire qui senza il mio permesso!

Means "Coming here without my permission!"

Come osi-

Means "How dare you-"

Devi essere scherzando.
Means "You must be joking."

Giuro su Dio...
Means "I swear to God..."

sì?
Means "yes?"

fratello

Means "brother"

More Author Notes - Though they didn't ask or anything I did throw in some Spamono with a certain reader in mind (You know who you are), they're just so nice and give me motivation when they review my story that I wanted to return the favor.