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Chapter nine

Italy took a deep breath and began to wish, "I wish everything was back to normal! I wish everything was back to normal! I wish everything was back to normal and…,"

He then paused and thought. He wanted to see Holy Rome again; that was what he decided on, but there was still something about the idea that did not seem right. At first he thought that it was because he had grown attached to Germany during the last few days, but could that be the only thing that was holding him back from being with his past love?

"What's the matter Italy?" France asked, wondering why he did not finish what he was wishing for. The boy did not respond right away, too busy thinking about which to choose. France tried again, this time shaking him a little. Italy then replied, "I-I wish that Holy Rome was still here! I wish Holy Rome was still here! I wish Holy Rome was still here."

Shortly after this, the children all went to bed while the adults watched them and frowned. Italy's original wish should have canceled everything out, but what about him still wanting to see Holy Rome? How will that affect Germany? They then too went to bed, dreading whatever worse could come.

The next morning the Allies awoke to find the Axis in their adult form and utterly confused about being in England's house. That was, all of them except for Germany, who was still a child. Germany's fever was almost gone, but no matter what any of them tried he could not wake up. Prussia, Austria and Hungary were worried about what had happened as they watched Italy try everything he could think of to wake the small boy up.

As Italy began to cry out of frustration, Hungary noticed France and England watching the scene. She and the other two then walked over to France and asked him what had happened to Germany.

"It's a bit of a long story," England said warily.

"Then start explaining," Prussia said angrily.

"Well, you see," France began, "for the last few days you guys had been staying here as children, which I'm assuming you don't remember. Anyways, during that time Italy asked twice for Holy Rome to come back to him."

When the three of them heard this, they were quiet for a moment. They all knew that it would not end well at this rate. Then they heard from inside the room Italy stop crying and say, "Vee, good morning Germany! How are you feeling?"

In response, the boy looked up at Italy and asked, "Italy? Who's Germany? And why are you dressed like a boy?"

"Holy Rome? Is that you? But then where's Germany?" Italy asked.

"I don't know, probably gone," Holy Rome said while rubbing his head. He then looked back at Italy, who looked as if he was about to cry.

As he looked, Italy did begin to cry, causing Holy Rome to ask, "Italy, what's wrong? Why are you crying?"

"Wh-why did Germany go away? I'm sorry, I really am happy that you came back to see me, but I…I miss Germany. First Grandpa Rome left, then you were gone for so long; everyone told me you died. But Germany said he wouldn't leave me 'cause we were best friends, so why did he leave?"

Holy Rome was silent for a moment as he thought about all of this. He then said, "You miss this Germany that much?"

Italy nodded in response, causing Holy Rome to simply sigh and give the crying Italian a hug. The two of them stayed there in silence for a long while, the other five looking on. The four men looked in silence, not exactly sure what to make of this situation, while Hungary quickly scribbled everything down and shot death glares at anyone who looked as if wanting to break the scene.

later that day, the two of them went back to Austria's house to spend the night with him, Prussia and Hungary. That night when everyone else was asleep, Holy Rome laid in his bed thinking about what Italy told him of Germany. Italy had spent the rest of the day upset, and while Holy Rome did not understand it all, he still knew that he wanted to make Italy happy again; no matter what it took. So while everyone else slept, he tip-toed out into the yard and looked up at the sky.

He had heard from the others about what happened, about Italy's wishes on the stars, so he watched the sky and waited for a shooting star to appear. When he saw one, he wished, "I wish that that Germany guy was back, and that he and Italy were always together for the rest of their days. I don't care what it takes; I just wish that Italy was happy."

By then the star had disappeared, and sleep was starting to call him. So Holy Rome quietly walked back inside the building to the bed room he was sharing with Italy. He then kissed the sleeping Italian softly on the forehead and said, "I'll always love you Italy," before falling asleep.

The next morning Italy awoke to find Germany in the bed instead of Holy Rome. He was so happy to see the German that he hugged him and proclaimed his happiness until Germany awoke confused as to where he was. The two of them left later that day, Germany still slightly annoyed at not being told everything that happened and with Italy still hugging him out of happiness.

As they walked Italy said, "I'm happy your back Germany, even if it means Holy Rome had to go away again."

Germany nodded and said, "It's good to be back too." It was then silent for a while until Germany said, "I love you, Italy. I don't know exactly why I just said that, but it had wanted to come out for a while. That and, you don't need to worry about me leaving you any time soon."

Italy was silent for a moment until he smiled and said, "Okay, that's really good to know! I love you too."

The end

Ya, sort of happy ending! Please review~