"Matt, where have you gone?" The 'Corpse Bride' called, looking around for the escaped blonde.

"If you ask me, your boyfriend is really jumpy," A German-accented voice commented.

'Corpse Bride' glanced behind him at the owner of the voice. "He's not my boyfriend, Gilbert," He replied. Looking down at the ring on his finger he added, "He's my husband."

Gilbert snickered and then drew a determined smirk. "I'll help you look for him!" He declared, jumping on to the other's back. He put a hand over his eyes and swiveled his head around. "There!" He yelled, pointing out Matt, who stood behind a statue.

Matt swore under his breath after he heard Gilbert point him out. He began to race around, not even knowing where he was going. Racing down the halls, trying to find a way out, he came across a hallway lined with worn coffins. He quickly jumped behind one and hid, as the silverette he was hiding from passed with Gilbert, still calling out for Matt.

After they had passed, Matt sighed and stepped out, rubbing his face with one hand. He was nearly knocked over, however, when a blonde that looked almost exactly like him, except with softer and purple eyes, longer hair, and more delicate features, swung down from the rafters to hang in front of him.

The Person smiled at him and spiders crawled around her blue-ish skin. "Married, huh? I was a widow until I died, too," she said. "My name is Madeline, you are?" Madeline asked. Instead of responding, Matt darted past the other blonde, almost making her fall off her hanging. "Ah! Rude!" Madeline called, regaining her balance. "He went that way!" She called to 'Corpse Bride' and Gilbert, pointing to the right.

"Crap, dead end!" Matt half-whispered, glaring at the wall that was blocking his path. Thinking fast, he climbed up the wall, grabbing at rocks and small ledges to heft himself up. At the very top, he accidently grabbed the ankle of . . . the 'Corpse Bride'. And he definitely did not yelp in surprise.

"You could have just used the stairs, you know," 'Corpse Bride' said, helping to pull Matt up. "You're weird."

Matt huffed. "I am not weird. If anyone's weird it's you," He shot.

"You're still weird," 'Corpse Bride' replied before turning and sitting on a bench. Matt furrowed his brow at the other's constant tone. Was he always that monotone? Standing up, Matt went to sit next to the white-haired corpse.

"I always liked the view from here. If I had any breath, I'm sure it would take it away," 'Corpse Bride' said quietly.

Matt sighed. "Look, I'm sorry about your past and what's been going on with you, but I really need to get back home," He explained, exasperation showing in his voice.

The other looked around. "But since we got married, this is your home," He said it like it was perfectly obvious. He gestured off towards the end of the cliff, where one could see a cheery and brightly lit town. A faint tune of music and laughter drifted in the wind. It was very different from the world he knew.

"I don't even know your name, though," Matt responded. Yes, it was nice here, but he needed to get back and at least tell his parents he wasn't dead.

". . . Akbar," The other responded. "My name is Akbar." Matt nodded in response. "Oh, and I got something for you," Akbar added. He bent over slightly to pull a box out from under the bench. Matt noticed it was a decent size and worn, wrapped in dark red paper. It was hard to tell what was in it. Akbar gently placed it on Matt's lap. "Open it," He said.

Matt gingerly opened the lid, but nearly dropped the entire thing when he noticed what was inside.
Bones.

"Um, thanks, I guess?" He replied. It was then the box began to shake rapidly. Matt dropped the box, causing all the bones to spill out. The bones kept shaking, however, and then formed into a skeleton.

The skeleton was almost in the shape of a small bear. It would look exactly like one if it had flesh and fur. The bear looked up at Matt and cocked its head to the side. Matt's eyes widened to an almost comical extent.

"Holy Crap . . . Is that Kumakuro?" Matt questioned with slight shock.

Akbar nodded. "Alfie told me he was your pet once," He replied.

"More like Alfie's pet. Alfie gave him to me as a gift, but he just kept going back to Alfie," Matt sighed. "Stupid bear," He added, grumbling slightly as the bear wandered off. "He ignored during life and he'll ignore me during death. . ."

Akbar gave what could almost be considered a small laugh, causing Matt to glance over at him. Akbar looked much more normal now than he did in the forest. While his skin was still tinted a little blue, it was fainter than most the other corpses he had seen. His skin looked more pale white than anything. His eyes were ice blue, and the color was still certainly bright but not eerily glowing like in the forest. His hair was still white, however, and freakishly long. Matt was pretty sure it was past Akbar's hips, but it was hard to tell while he was sitting. The long hair was even longer in perspective to Akbar's height. He was a little taller than Matt, by a few inches. Matt knew he was a man, but he was pretty feminine looking, to be truthful.

Akbar was staring at the Kumakuro as he wandered off. "Most have been weird having a bear as a pet. I had a crow once, but it's still alive," He said.

Matt nodded. "Dad never really approved of it. He doesn't like animals."

"Do you think they would have approved of me?" Akbar asked with a hint of curiosity in his voice.

Matt sighed. "You're lucky you'll never have to meet them. They're a little crazy. Mom always poisons his cupcakes and shit." It was then Matt got an idea. Maybe there was a way to get back to the world of the living. . .

A/N: Oh god, please forgive this badness *hides face* Writer's block is evil. I tried, I really did. It's not exactly what I wanted, but it'll do. Better than nothing, right? :D I sure hope so. . . But anyway! I have a few things to say. Firstly, I have a poll on my profile asking you guys who Ukraine should be paired up with. I don't really ship her with anyone, so go! Go now! I need your help! I seriously need votes on that thing. Now all that's left is an update on who's who:

Akbar - 2p!Prussia

Gilbert - 1p!Prussia

Madeline - 1p!Fem!Canada (It wasn't going to be Fem!Canada, just normal Canada originally, but with 2p!Canada's name being Matt and 1p being Matthew. . .I thought it might get confusing and changed it.)

Kumakuro - 2p!Kumajiro (He's a black bear.)

Man this is a long A/N. . .