Egg Nation- Embryo

'Utau! I'm really sorry, but I can't hold on.' El apologized in her own suffering voice and through watered eyes. Then another light beamed out but not nearly as bright or brilliant as the one that combined the two. And when it eclipsed Utau was left kneeling over in anguish; clawing at the fabric sitting on her shoulders, trying to apply cool hands to the burning pain. While her other teammates fretted over the girl's injury, Yaya wordlessly threw her faucet pipe with a skillful flick of the wrist. The lead pipe spiraled through the air, destroying the ice exhibition while on the way to its intended target. Smashing and crushing even the largest of icicles, the pipe set into motion a domino effect that completely leveled the fortress landscape. And during this demolition the lead projectile never diminished in speed as it narrowed in on Black Confederate, who was busy pulling himself out of his ice imprisonment. But Ikuto's Character transformation sensed the incoming pipe and evaded it in time, letting the X Egg eagle experience the thudding hit. After striking the unintended victim Yaya's faucet pipe returned to her in boomerang fashion, and she hopped of off the thinly snow-covered ground in order to catch the arriving pipe. While Black Confederate gracefully stuck his landing, the eagle's crashing descent was chaotic as it plummeted into an emerging snow bank with an explosion of mangy feathers. After the creature pulled itself out of the fresh powder, it enveloped itself in the accursed shimmering dark energy. Soon the eagle surfaced from the cocoon of mysterious healing substance to find Nagihiko shakily standing defiantly across from it and Black Confederate; the boy meekly bellowed with the hockey stick held above his head, "Th-this is for your own good America…Maple Syrup Slapshot!"

Nagihiko smacked the hockey stick hard against the freezing ground where a golden puck was precariously placed, rocketing the syrup-filled puck at the duo. The stout cylinder zipped around impulsively and crazily out of control; but Black Confederate nonchalantly avoided the puck and its insane spinning, allowing the X Egg eagle to bear the consequences once again. Nagihiko drew in an alarmed gasp at the result of his efforts, while the eagle struggled under the adhesive syrup coating him. Soon the yellow-orange substance had wrapped itself around the entire bird, save for the head in order to let it breathe, and continued searching for more to capture in its sticky grasp. Though Black Confederate was easily able to step around the slow moving syrup; he even became cocky enough to make a game out of waltzing over the stretching formless blob, treating it as if it were a hopscotch court. Utau bit back the furious curses she wanted to spew at the pretentious Character transformation, but instead she diverted her attention toward the entrapped eagle and shuddered through a few winces. Then as she watched and listened to the foul creature's wailing Utau carried herself up and staggered into a crocked stand; her hands falling to the side and keeping themselves in self containing fists as she despairingly grunted, "If only I could cleanse that bird, then maybe for a second he would be weak enough to…"

"Please permit me to assist you. I failed to protect America, and I should be the one to rectify that mistake." Utau nearly fell over clinging onto her chest from a heart attack after the shock she received from Japan's sudden decision to speak. His unwavering expressionless face stayed constant through the girl's mini episode and recovery from her surprise. After Utau calmed herself with several steadying breaths she was able to give a spunky nod and spread her lips into an accepting smile. Japan returned these humble expressions with a simple bow, and then his egg swiftly enclosed him within itself while the empowering light shone around Utau once again. Utau's long blonde hair was collected into a high ponytail, and her face eased under a nondescript expression almost identical to Kiku's apart from his dull brown eyes. She was garbed in a white military uniform with black and gold accents with a sheathed katana clasped in her hands. And like Tadase; Utau's pain was soothed by a wave of nullifying adrenaline that traveled to every part of her being, stilling the unruly surges of agony. The bright light then disappeared into the snow and ice like the setting sun falling below the horizon at dusk, leaving the combined two behind.

Character Transformation: Japan Charm!

"Rising Sun's Purifying Blade" It was more stated than yelled by Utau, but the attack that followed had nowhere near the level of serenity its name was spoken with. After the modest introduction Utau revealed the pristine blade hooded by the intricately decorated sheath and poised the sword over her head. There the sharp and sleek metal was overtaken by a flickering light that fluctuated between white and blue, then Utau swiped at the snowing air with her illuminated katana. A faint glow of the light produced by the weapon was flung off by the quick motion, creating a trail documenting the blade's travelled path before dimming away. Utau suddenly dashed forward, holding the sword by her side in order to strike when she was closer. Her footsteps were swift and agile; never keeping her feet in one place long enough to be caught in the treacherous syrup she treaded on, the elegant ripples that protruded from her steps gave the impression the girl was gliding across the substance. Then Black Confederate spotted Utau during his frolicking and ended the game in order to bring up the bayonet rifle to eyelevel, following her sprinting with his aim. A slyly satisfied grin opened up on the Character transformation's conceited face as Utau brought her sword overhead and lunged into the air. However she and her blade were brought down by gravity before the shot Black Confederate fired could hit her, and there was a loud thud inside of his chest when the katana pierced into the X Egg eagle's side. The light hanging onto Utau's sword poured into the wound it created and infected all of the dark bird, matching the eagle's screech with a high pitched ring until both sounds were smothered. Then the bird began fading away as its black-purple feathers diluted into softly radiating white feathers accompanied by thousands of purified eggs, and the cleansed Heart eggs erupted in a large rejoicing bound. The loss of so many X Eggs left Black Confederate stumbling back and falling to one knee, but his smug grin now became deranged behind gritted teeth as he positioned his rifle to take another shot at Utau. China was the first to realize how Utau had unwittingly trapped herself in the syrup's hold and forced Rima to quickly shouted, "Japan watch out! Tea Leaf Cyclone, aru!"

Luckily the attack responded accordingly to the urgency it was called with and sped through its stages, generating the strong tunnel of rushing air and leaves right away from the wok without being stirred first. With the tiniest shift of her ladle the wind launched itself at Black Confederate, the unnaturally sharp tea leaves went straight to work tearing at his Confederacy uniform and the skin underneath. The forceful gale also ripped the bayonet rifle out of his hands; casually tossing the gun off of the rooftop and permanently out of his reach, and Rima extended the life of her winds by controlling their movements. She conducted them with a few continuous waves of her ladle; and they wrapped themselves around Back Confederate, tying him up and repeatedly subjecting him to endure the same leaves' cuts. After the successful capture of Black Confederate Utau sheathed her katana and made a sweeping bow while stuck in the lightly rustling syrup, with a small smile tugging at her lips that only China knew about. With the situation brightening up Italy and Amu were filled with an uplifting feeling that practically elevated their spirits up into the sky, and while Italy marveled in the extraordinary ecstasy Amu understood that she was powering up in order to open Ikuto and America's hearts. She mentally fastened her aim before lining herself up; finally forming a heart with her hands and pointing it at him, initiating her finishing ability. When Amu took her signature stance, Italy had brought his attention back down and focused along with her. She then heroically proclaimed in a determined voice, "Negative Heart, Lock On!"

"Open Heart- Pasta Edition!" Before Amu could scold Feliciano about the alteration to her attack, she'd pushed her hand-made heat forward and released the wave of purifying energy. However instead of the usual heart rings coming out of the Humpty Lock; a golden beam of translucent pasta noodles was unleashed and collided with the immobilized Black Confederate, settling the manipulated wind initially binding him. Amu expected their hearts to be cleansed soon after encountering her Open Heart, but it seemed there was still a corrupted willpower opposing her. The stubbornness of Black Confederate put up such resistance against her finishing move that Amu was literally pushed back, leaving small trenches in the snow from where her stiff legs slid from. Tadase gave the situation a serious scowl before leisurely tossing his handgun to an unsuspecting Prussia, who was able to catch it after juggling it between his hands. And before Prussia could give the boy an objection he had already walked past him, ignoring anything the nation did or said. Then Tadase raised his arm up to himself and opened the palm of his hand, closing his eyes in deep concentration. All of a sudden a small bomb materialized in his hand, it was mainly silver with white gold garnishes and a cross-shaped safety pin. He smiled satisfactorily before taking out the pin with his mouth; then throwing it with an overhand motion and yelling, "Holy Hand Grenade!"

The grenade landed in the wave of energy produced by Amu near Black Confederate, and everyone watched in either suspense or horror during the brief time delay. Once the small bomb detonated its explosion fused together with the power from Open Heart- Pasta Edition and shaped the united forces into a great half sphere of cleansing light. Inside the dome they heard a faint anguished cry from Black Confederate eerily fading with each echoing until the sound was mute. After the form that had encased their foe gradually disappeared as well; the battlefield was revealed as cleaned, skies completely cleared and a disoriented Ikuto holding America's closed egg. Nagihiko was the first to approach, anxiously running up while calling America's name. When Nagihiko reached Ikuto he was surprised to see the older boy willingly offer him the egg, which he took graciously. There was a brief flash that emitted from Nagihiko and the large Kumajiro releasing Canada from his Character transformation with the boy; and the shrunken nation with the disappointed polar bear hanging in his arms once again hovered over to the egg and weakly stuttered, "A-America…?"

"Canada… I'm so hungry bro! Dude, I haven't eaten in ages! This has got to against some law, it's inhumane. I'm starving!" After faintly sighing out his brother's name, America energetically popped out of the egg and (having his priorities straight) began desperately begging for food. Canada ignored his gluttonous brother's pleading and immediately started strangling him in a tight hug, incoherently crying about how much he loved him through blubbering tears. America flailed his arms in an attempt to signal for help, and his glasses were pushed askew. He believed that nothing could persuade Canada to unlatch the death hold he had him in, but then the heart-dropping sound of rocks fracturing cracked loud and long in the air previously filled with lightheartedness.

Then splintering chasms started to rift in the concrete roof; jagged gorges forming that quickly expanded, separating the newly reunited group. America forgot all thoughts of glorious hamburgers and grabbed the stunned Canadian's hand, dragging him away from the budding danger with Nagihiko following the brothers. Utau, who was farthest from the group, ran furiously while leaping over the ground crumbling beneath her. She was at the last leg of her sprint when an entire corner of the roof broke completely off from the rest and was collapsing in on itself. Utau made one last effort and threw herself into the air; her arms out stretched, but she miscalculated the distance to the sturdy side and started to plummet. However Kukai slide up to the edge in time to catch her hand, anchoring Utau as she dangled over the ledge. After pulling her up, Ami was thrown into the gorge by the perpetual shaking from the roof falling apart. Amu at first tried to go in after her sister; but Tadase restrained her, seizing Amu's arm despite her thrashing protests. Amu stood uselessly by and watched Ami tumble through the air; but all of her fear was put to rest when the little girl was able to make a broomstick appear, upon grabbing the cleaning implement Ami hung suspended in the air. After checking to see her sister pull herself onto the broom and float up, Amu willingly joined everyone else on the opposite side of the roof. Once they all were gathered and safely accounted for; Lovino looked up from his exasperated gasping and shouted in a raged shock, "Sh-shit! What the hell was that?"

"I think we wore the roof down with all of our attacks, aru." Rima assessed, resting her chin in a pondering hand as she voiced her opinion.

"Not the goddamn earthquake! I'm talking about the glowing egg that just flew by- Right there!" Lovino negatively retorted before being taking aback by the return of the glimmering speck, pointing out its location to the other curious onlookers. Most of who simply gawked at the sighting instead of answering the Italian's question, which left him even more irritable than before. Amu offered a satisfying answer as she absentmindedly stated during her engaging sightseeing, "It's the embryo… a magical egg that grants wishes."

"Ikuto, obtain the Embryo." The order was given to the young man in a very cold and morbid voice by director Kazuomi Hoshina, who stood annoyed at the repeated failures from both Ikuto and the nations he once had under his control.

"Yoru" Ikuto simply called while leisurely sitting on the crooked railing, receiving an animated snicker before his cat ears appeared with a reliable ping. Then he propelled himself off of the morphed metalwork feet first, landing in a crouching position ready to spring into the clear blue sky. In order to stop Ikuto from acquiring the Embryo, Tadase bolted over and knocked him to the ground just as he was launching himself up to snatch the precious egg. After pinning Ikuto to the floor, Tadase struggled greatly against the other's attempts to escape. And despite his best efforts to push him down, Ikuto overcame the exhausted Tadase and threw the boy into the railing post. After a devastating ding reverberated up the pole, Tadase curled into an aching ball. Amu and the others instinctually started rushing over to him; but Tadase warded them off by bellowing in a commanding tone that ordered immediate attention, "No, stop Ikuto! We can't let him have that wish."

After the authoritative request was issued, Ikuto was already prepared to pounce into the air once again. And in a distressed exertion to follow through with Tadase's demand, Kiseki led the other Guardian characters on an assault to at the very least stall Ikuto. Fortunately they were able to do that much; as Ikuto had to concentrate on swatting away their aerial dives, but each character he slapped down crash landed into the ground and was unable to bring themselves up in time to stop him from accomplishing a powerful hurdle from the roof. Unbeknownst to Ikuto though; Ami had managed to enter the race for the Embryo as well, soaring through the sky on her flying broom. Though her entry didn't stay a secret for long as she caught up with the boy and was inching in front of him and before she had completely passed him; Ikuto grabbed onto the handle, pulling it toward him so he could use the broom to spin on as if it were a horizontal bar. Once Ikuto released the broomstick he was tossed through the air again, leaving Ami in dizzy disarray as she reoriented herself. She wasn't stalled for very long, and her broom sped up quickly in order to make up for the lost time. Ikuto neared the distracted Embryo, which was very happy with watching all of the cleansed Heart eggs zip around before finally heading back to their respective owners. And reached out his hand; assured that the prize would really be obtained this time, but Ami was by his side once again. In a desperate decision; Ami riskily jumped up off of her broom, pushing herself toward the radiating egg with her arms wide opened to catch it. Ikuto fell in spirits and height as he saw Ami collide into the Embryo and seize it in a tight hug. With the mission failed Ikuto somberly landed on a neighboring building, skidding to a halt and disappearing from view with Yoru hanging onto him. After entering the embrace with the Embryo Ami floated in midair; clutching the egg against her chest as she was covered by its brilliant glow, while on the ground a euphoric eruption of cheering exploded amongst the victorious party. And during this celebration Kazuomi Hoshina was able to slick away, unnoticed with defeat heavy on his scowling face and heart.

Then a momentary burst of light vaguely shone around the entire group, no one was sure who specifically it emanated from but only that they were forced out of their Character transformations. During the white blindness the sounds of metal being bent and rocks shuffling around were heard, aiding in the assumption that more of the structure was giving way. However as their sight returned to them; all were relieved and amazed to see that the building had actually mended itself, rather than continue dismantling. Only the few among them who had sustained injury were thankful as they discovered all of their injuries had been healed as well. When the light show concluded itself Ami was back on the ground; sitting on the shoulders of a drastically sized up England, and as the children looked around they realized he wasn't the only one to have this effect. All of the nations that'd been Guardian characters were standing tall above them, which received varied reactions within each of the groups. The more levelheaded of the Guardians, such as Tadase and Rima, were hardly fazed by the nations' growth spurts. But Yaya almost fainted as Russia loomed over her with a manically happy smile, and Nagihiko was overwhelmed as America demonstrated his contentment with returning to his usual size by wrapping an arm around the boy's neck and excitedly fist pumping the air. Amu had to contend with Italy's untiring and constrictive hugging around both her and Romano as he openly wept, much to his brother's embarrassment. Germany ended up having to sacrifice himself to the Italian's overactive need to embrace others at that moment when he intervened, resulting in Lovino being even more upset. Amu let out a winded sigh; and when she finished unbottling her coiled up breath England walked up to her handing off the girl previously perched atop his shoulders and pleasantly said, "I think this belongs to you."

"Onee-chan! " Ami cheered; energetically leaping into her sister's surprised arms that were able to react in time, safely catching her. Amu gladly accepted and returned the comforting hug Ami gave her as soon as she came into her arms. After being entirely entranced by the embrace for a few long moments; Amu looked up to find a hazy, nostalgic warmth present in England's demeanor as he smiled at them. Then his attention was pulled away from the endearing sight by the Embryo's call, which consisted of an incomprehensible murmur accompanied by several whimsical instruments such as chimes and bells playing. Amu was perplexed by the strange language the magical egg communicated in, and she was even more confused as to how England understood its speech as his face clearly reacted to what was being said. As Amu was distracted with Arthur's uncanny ability, Ami slid down to plant herself onto the restored ground and held her sister's hand as she observed the nation with her. Then the other Guardians and nations gathered around, curious to see the result of England's encounter. Once he took notice of everyone's sudden interest in him; he politely lifted a hand to pause the egg's conversation and explained, "The Embryo says that it has to bring us back in order for my wish to be fulfilled, so-"

"Wait! You made the wish, Angleterre? But I thought little Ami was the one whose wish was granted. Of all the things I thought you would have wished for, you-" France was the first of all the surprised nations to voice their shared speculation of England's behavior. But Arthur mainly ignored his fellow nation's comment and became more concerned about the insolence of being interrupted in the middle of speaking; England repaid the favor by intentionally barging during France's sentence and grumpily continued, "I will have you know that Ami generously gave me the wish; and as a gentleman it would be rude to use such a kindly gift for my own desires, especially after the mess we've caused! Now as I was saying before, we have to be leaving soon."

"No Arthur! Don't go, I'll miss you." Ami pulled her fingers out of her sister's hand and wrapped her arms around England's legs, clinging to the pant leg with her round face buried in the fabric. England knelt down as best as he could with Ami latching onto him and gently patted her head; which brought her face, wet with smeared tears, out to stare up at him. He didn't say anything to her at first, but instead the nation offered a bright smile for her to imitate and a handkerchief to wipe her tears away. After timidly accepting the neatly folded cloth and tenderly dabbing at the salty tears; she daintily fiddled with the handkerchief before returning it to Arthur, and Ami found it within herself to genuinely beam a brilliant smile up at him. England then let Ami dislodge herself from his leg as he proudly proclaimed, "There's that stiff upper lip and no more crying, okay? I won't be gone forever. I actually travel quite often, so I'll definitely come and visit."

During the little pep talk between Arthur and Ami, America couldn't help but think of a time when he was that small and receiving similar, kind and comforting words from England. But the loud, roaring growl his stomach projected brought America's thinking to his aching hunger. Once England rose from his knees the insistent and inexplicable chattering of the Embryo resumed; and he looked up at the egg with an understanding expression, nodding his head a few times as the innocent ringing flittered through the light atmosphere. The relief in the air was shortly replaced with stressed attention as Italy yelped a terrified scream; but when their eyes darted to him they found Feliciano floating and slowly rising toward the Embryo, which soon hoisted Lovino up as well. Gilbird began to sleepily hover off of Prussia's head, gently rocking back and forth up until the chick woke up from its snoozing and discovered that its frantic flapping failed to bring it back to its roosting spot. Prussia easily hopped off the ground to capture the free floating Gilbird and return the chick to the top of his head, but Prussia did not fall back down as he had expected and was also carried higher up. America became excited by the phenomenon and jumped, striking a heroic pose, and pretending to be a comic book hero as he freely flew about. Canada awkwardly followed his brother with a weak leap; but his little bound was enough to earn a weightlessness he didn't anticipate, and the Canadian fumbled the polar bear hanging in his arms as he sought to balance himself. France elegantly rose, casually riding in a laid back position that oozed with a seductive beauty. Germany stood firmly, and when it was deemed his turn to join the other lifting nations his stiff posture seemed out of place with the organic movements the other's soared with.

The second Japan felt the tiniest lock of his hair start to levitate; he politely bowed, respectfully declining the offer to be returned to England's home since he was close to his own. Without speaking the Embryo understood his refusal and let Japan remain settled on the floor. Russia and China also shared the same thinking as him, wordlessly waving away the egg's offer as each of them felt a tug on their gravity heavy bodies. Then the Embryo shed a drop of shimmering light that fell in front of Russia; who hesitantly held out his hands to accept the glowing ball, which instantly morphed into a hang glider. The Embryo happily rang, delighted with itself on giving the gift to the more than puzzled Russian. Russia silently turned toward England with a creepily twitching smile smoothly applied to his face that was intimidating in such a way that the simple curve barked demands for a translation. England paled as he tried to process how such a seemingly sweet face could form a smile that conveyed the amount of cruelty it did; and as he nervously backed away into the Embryo's lightening grasp he stuttered in a choke, "I-it says that you'll uh- …need it."

"So wait… you're leaving, just like that?" Amu asked with a hint of mild devastation hinging in her voice as she helplessly watched her new friends being whisked away. And when she turned to face the other Guardians, Amu stumbled upon the same torn look wavering in their eyes. Ami combated this melancholy with the beaming grin she'd learned from England, grabbing her sister's hand as she proudly displayed the smile. Her happiness was contagious as Amu was swiftly infected with a sudden peppiness. Italy sucked in his cries and blinked back tear that wanted to roll down his cheeks before lifting his head to unveil a carefree smile, bright on his face. Then he raised both arms and waved them as if they were one of his white banners, but this trend soon caught on and became popular as the other nations began waving goodbye. The Embryo's light blasted out, reaching far out with the tips of its rays and whiting out the nations entering it. While the nation's bodies were being concealed by the blinding radiance; Italy allowed his voice to compensate for this lacking and cheerfully declared, "Goodbye and thanks a bunch! Arrivederci!"

The Guardians called their goodbyes back to the departing nations and swore that there were more muffled responses as the light transported them away. Then the brilliance glowing above them vanished, and with the absence of the Embryo there was a new arrival on the scene. A helicopter veered over to the rooftop, hovering above like a hummingbird sipping from a flower. The booming propeller beats stirred up a strong wind, spiraling around the rooftop that roughly fanned against the startled Guardians. A rope ladder was flung out of the opened doors of the helicopter and flicked open as it rolled down; stopping in front of Japan, who covered his ears and followed the swaying ladder up the vehicle's hull with his seemingly apathetic stare and found his boss beckoning for him to climb up. Japan grabbed one of the ladder's rungs and looked over his shoulder; the Guardians didn't need an explanation as his boss began calling for the nation to come up, but their faces projected the slimmest glimpse of the glum they felt as the children silently watched more of their friends leave. China was quick to accept the opportunity of returning home faster and crawled up the rungs after Japan; while Russia was still contemplating about the purpose of the cryptically acquired hang glider and eventually shrugged at it, about to join the other two nations in venturing up the waving ladder when the elevator doors loudly opened. The metal doors screeched apart; revealing a beautiful young woman with long blonde hair and navy blue dress with a disturbing tired smile on her face as she exited from the elevator car and stated in a twisted tone, "Big brother Russia. I've been searching tirelessly for you, and now that you're here we can finally be joined together as one! Marry me, marry me, marry me-"

"No! Go away!" The Guardians, especially Yaya, were speechlessly shocked at the apparent fear Russia cried those words with and his readiness to throw himself off of the building. He narrowly escaped the grasp of his sister as she ran to stop him from gliding away, and Belarus banged on the railing as she loudly cursed at the fleeing figure in a multitude of languages which none of the Guardians understood. While she yelled at Russia, who was by then out of hearing range, Japan and China hastily retreated up the rope ladder; and after Belarus took notice of it and the helicopter they cut the rope. As the ladder became limp and fell in front of the woman; the hovering machine drew away from the building and flew off, leaving her to dash toward the stairs and try to catch up with her brother on foot. The Guardians stood frozen in an indescribable awkwardness as they attempted to wrap their minds around what just took place, but after a while of mindlessly standing on the roof they decided it was best to just try and forget about it. Once they put the mind puzzle to rest Ami widely opened her mouth to release a very audible yawn; and as she rubbed her eyes with a loose fist Amu leaned down, motioning for Ami to climb onto her back which the sleepy girl lazily did. When Ami secured herself on with her arms and legs she gently laid her weary head and drifted off to sleep; then Amu led the others to the elevator with a light cock of her head and breathed, "Let's go home too."

A/N: The End. I'm relieved and sad at the same time. This was so much fun to do! Thanks for your patience and all of your wonderful comments, seeing how happy this story made you guys really means alot to me. I really hope you'll continue reading because I'm going to keep working on my other story and start the epilogue one-shots I have planned to follow this. I'm thinking of havng the first one star everyone's favorite Brit, so there's alot to look forward to! Haha! Now I'm excited. I have no need for tears! I'm getting to work right away! Bye bye now :D

And for the last time (at least for this story). Peace~! -MagnifiedSun