Returning Ch3

Italy woke that morning feeling refreshed, feeling that everything was now going to be okay. He strolled down stairs to the dining room to find a couple people up. The Kids and the girls were off playing in the corner. Reborn was quietly sipping his coffee at the dining table, and Romano was doing the same on the other side. Gokudera, looking slightly sleepy, was nibbling on one of the many pastries and from time to time was also sipping his coffee.

Italy sleepily sat down next to Gokudera and grabbed a pastry. They chatted for a while as they waited for others to wake up, jet lag and all that.

It was when Spain came [more like fell] down the stairs did Italy remember his question from last night.

"Oh Antonio! I wanted to ask last night, why are you in town? I thought you usually stayed in Spain with Lovino?" He said casually taking a sip.

Antonio looked up from his sleep-induced musings, "Well, the world meeting is today."

PFFFFTTTTT!

Italy's piping hot coffee went all over Gokudera including the spit take. Italy jumped up and grabbed Antonio by the shoulders. "When! Where! Why had you guys never told me!" Italy shrieked and shook Antonio furiously. Antonio was completely in shock at how bold Italy was being.

"Calm down! Veneziano!" Italy turned to look at Lovino, "Don't worry, I have a car in the back you can use. Take your friends to see Italy. I'll call you when it's all over. Take a deep breath." Italy did as he was told and released Antonio. Antonio scurried over to Lovino's side of the table and dug into breakfast.

"When do we have to be out of here?" Italy said looking his brother in the eye. It was painful not to say fratello, but if he did his cover would be blown.

"Ten o'clock" Italy glanced at his watch: 8:14.

"Good, plenty of time." Italy said dismissively.

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Once everyone was fed and watered, Italy piled everyone in the car and seated himself at the wheel.

"Everyone ready?"

"Yes, but Judaime, where are we going?"

"Venice, of coarse! No trip to Italy is complete without seeing Venice! It's also closer to our location." He responded.

"Tsuna, I wasn't aware you could drive TO THE EXTREME!"

Romano burst out of the house, "Your driving license, idiota!" Italy caught the card, "Grazie!"

"Hey, Isn't the minimum driving age in Italy 18!"

"Tsuna, have you ever driven before?!"

"Not as far as you know!" Tsuna replied cheerily and pressed down on the gas. Everyone else just held on for their lives.

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They had a funny day in Venice. The group first visited some art galleries. Then, they got gelato, which the little ones thoroughly enjoyed. They wandered for a little while. Then Gokudera suggested they rent a gondola. Italy face-palmed at this and punted them around, singing old Venetian songs that made the girls swoon. During that time, they heard a shout from the street.

"OI! Signor Romano! Italia! STOP!"

Italy stopped punting and looked to the caller. A strange Asian boy was running to them in some sort of Korean getup. He looked just about ready to cry.

"Er…" Italy had never really encountered this boy before, but judging by what he's wearing he was probably South Korea. He panted with his hands on his knees.

"I'm lost." He finally spoke. "Do you know were the meeting is?"

"Er…I guess, but you'll need a car. It's about 2 hour from here."

"Really! Can you drive me? PLEASE!" he groveled on the pavement.

"Um… I'm kinda on vacation right now…"

"Come on, Tsuna! He's just a nice guy in need of some help."

Italy sighed, "Fine, but as soon as he get's there, we are leaving for the beach!"

"Aye, Aye, Captain!" Yamamoto and Ryohei mocked.

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"So… Tsuna, was it? I thought your name was Lopino or something like that…" Yong Soo said as they were driving.

"You have me confused for my fratello." Italy said briskly, trying to ignore the impending danger for him.

"EEEHHHH! You're Feliciano!" Italy swerved a little.

"Keep it down! There are humans here who know me as Tsuna, a human!" Italy harshly whispered, but a certain hitman had good hearing.

"Is everything alright up there, Judaime?"

"E-everything is fine, Gokudera. Im-san just said a funny joke." Gokudera turned back to arguing with Yamamoto.

"Well, here we are! Have fun at your meeting!" Italy said with false cheerfulness and opened the door for Yong Soo when they pulled up.

"Aren't you going to come in, Tsuna-san?" Yong Soo said as he hopped out of the car.

"No, I-"

"Gehehe! Lambo-san is going to ransack Antonio's room and make it all mine!" Lambo said jumping out of the car and running inside. I-pin rushed after saying it is not polite in her broken Japanese. The others toke a minute to respond, but Italy soon asked they all search the building for Lambo and I-pin.

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It was currently the lunch break for the nations. Most of the nations had gone into town to get some food. Germany and Japan were outside the meeting hall chatting. They had been talking about Italy.

After Italy disappeared, Germany was very distraught. He grieved for his lost lover and soon went to madly searching for him. Over the years, the desperate searching lessened as nations went back to their daily lives, but Germany never gave up.

Japan had been informing Germany on some odd nation activity near Namimori. At first, he had chalked it up it be Osaka or Sealand causing mischief there, but the pulse had been getting stronger, almost that of a full nation.

"What gives you the idea that this nation is Italy?"

"Well Germany-san, There is a lot of Italian mafia action going on in that area. I thought Italy might be caught up in all that. For now it's our best lead." 'And there is also alcobaeno activity too, but I can't tell you that.'

"Doesn't Romano usually deal with the mafia?"

"I suppose so, but he already has so much on his plate." Germany nodded.

"GEHEHE! LAMBO-SAN GOT GOKUDERA'S CHAIN!"

Lambo screamed as he ran into Germany. He bounced back from bashing into the massive man and said is signature 'Gotta…Stay…Calm' and fitfully burst into tears.

"Oi! Stupid Cow!" Gokudera came running from the same direction, but faltered when he saw Lambo crying. He then quickly scooped Lambo up and ran back to the car, calling everyone to come back.

"I am now sure, Germany-san. Italy is in Namimori."

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Thankfully, Italy did not get seen by any more nations throughout their trip. And all to soon, it was time to return to Japan, but not before Spain got to do something that had been postponed for 15 years.

The group [and Spain and Romano] had been sitting in the living room. The girls had been trying to convince Antonio to do something. Finally, they shoved him in front of Lovino, who had been talking with Italy. Antonio was blushing madly, which is very unusual. Lovino just lifted an eyebrow.

"What is it, tomato bastard?"

Antonio gulped, reaching into his pocket to check it's still there. He got down on one knee, and looked Lovino straight in the eye. "Lovi, I've known you for a long while and we've been dating for ages, and now that we know Feli is safe. I feel this is the right time. Lovi, I love you. I love your tomato blush. I love your little hair curl. I love the fact that you call me 'tomato bastard' every chance you get. I love every fiber of your body. Lovino Vargas, will you marry me?" Antonio said, pulling out a little black box and opened it. Inside was a ring with a ruby and emerald cut to form a tomato.

Lovino could only cross his arms and look away, trying to hide his ginormous blush.

"T-ti amo, bastard"

Antonio broke out into a grin that could outshine the sun. He tackled Lovino, scooping him up into his arms and swinging him round. "Te amo! Te amo! Te amo! Lovi!"

When Antonio put him down, he slipped the ring onto his tomato's finger. After a second to let Lovino study the ring, Antonio dipped Lovino and gave him a passionate kiss.

End Chapter

I'm just gonna end it there because you guys are dying to see the next chapter.

I'm sorry this toke so long, but I had a brief bout of writers block in the middle of this.

How do you think Japan is going to find Italy and where?

How do you think Germany is going to react to seeing Italy again?

Is there any pairings you want to see [besides gerita and spamano]?

What do you think the others' reactions are going to be to the truth?

PLEASE try to answer these questions in a review.

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Love, PSML

Oh, and Happy Birthday Neville! [And Harry]