Butlers and Nations
by RavenExpert
A Hetalia and Kuroshitsuji crossover.
Chapter 20: I'm Your Replacement
Be careful of possible bloody scenes.
DISCLAIMER: I do not own both Hetalia or Kuroshitsuji. Every rights go to their respectful owners.
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England once again awoke in the dark place. After wandering aimlessly, a speck of light appeared, and broke the darkness in there.
Because of what happened last time, he was rather doubtful about this light.
However, it's different from last time.
This time, England felt the urge to approach the light.
So, he ran towards the light.
When he's about to reach it, he noticed that the black tentacles didn't appear again and the creepy, giant hand with an eye-like insignia didn't appear too. He saw this as a chance, and thus, he touched the light.
When he touched it, suddenly the light went bright and engulfed the whole area, with him along with it.
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He opened his eyes, and he noticed that now, he's in a white place, a complete opposite of the previous place. Since it's totally white, he could see his surroundings. He walked around for a bit, and he found something.
It was a giant steel door. England tried to open it, but it's no use.
Bloody hell... I can't open this door. Is there a key or something?
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England looked around and he noticed a strange sound came from upwards. Thus, he lifted his head and looked upwards. He was shocked to see what he saw.
It was America.
However, he was chained. His whole body was chained onto the steel door. He was chained in a way similar to being crucified. The strange noise that England heard must be the sound of the chains. He was hanged on the top part of the door, so England couldn't reach him. America was chained with his eyes closed, so it appeared as he was sleeping.
What the... What is this!?
Few minutes later, he heard a footstep. Someone was walking towards him. When his sight is getting clearer, he was shocked to see who it was.
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It was himself. But in a different way.
His eyes were sapphire blue. The same color as Jack's eyes.
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Yo, we meet again.
You! So, you're the voice back then!
Yup. Glad to see me?
Like hell! What are you doing to America!?
Nothing. But you gotta thank him.
Thank him?
He wanted to protect you. I heard it was a promise or something...
A promise?
Yeah. Something along the lines, "I promise to free him" or so.
What's with that?
He volunteered to have that Link of yours to be transferred to his mind.
What!?
So, this will be the last time we see each other.
Last time, huh?
But still... This guy is awesome. He knew the consequences, yet he still wanted to save you. He's like a real hero.
He's just an idiot.
Yeah, an idiot. But an awesome idiot. I must say, he amused me.
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The sapphire blue-eyed England looked at the chained America.
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By the way, what are the consequences?
When the Link has been transferred, the Link's power will increase exponentially and possibly will become very powerful, until the transfer option is out of the question.
He.. what!?
Hey, I'm telling the truth. Maybe your body is unconscious by now, but I heard everything that happened. Once the Link had become powerful, the Link will serve as your energy source, which will be severed once you're defeated completely. Once the energy source is cut down...
He'll disappear completely.
Bingo.
But, I-, I mean, you have been defeated. So why you didn't disappear too?
Because I was only knocked unconscious. I haven't been defeated. If that previous battle continues, I could win. But... something happened, and I lost.
I see... But, killing Jack will be a better alternative, right?
It won't do.
What?
You don't know where he is. There's a big possibility that your Link will grow even more powerful during the search and the battle. I've told you, right? Even if they managed to defeat and kill Jack, you won't survive.
Then, why don't we find a magic to undo the Link? That has to be a better way, right!?
How about the time spent to find that magic? And also, who can cast that spell? In your team, there can only be you. But you're the victim. You might think Undertaker can help you.
He can, right!?
The time. Think of the time spent. Do you know exactly how long to take just to find that magic? Let me give you a little bonus: Link is the skill that demons rarely have. Other demons have too, but it's a rare skill. This level of Link is actually pretty low. It can't affect demons.
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So, it's between either I have to disappear or America has to...
Exactly.
Why are you telling me this?
This IS the last time we met. I figure that I might as well let you know everything.
Then, you must know about that fake Japan, right!?
That... I don't know. You must find to it yourself.
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Anyway, we must part ways. It has been fun, England.
Black smokes and auras surrounded the blue-eyed nation. England could only be curious on what will happen.
When the smokes and the auras subsided, the former sapphire, blue-eyed England turned into a dark, blue-eyed America.
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(Note: Initially, America had light, vivid blue eyes. But, now he has dark blue eyes. The dark blue is close to cobalt, but much darker. So, similar to a Prussian blue. Please check wikipedia (Sapphire (color)) for more details. I had to make differences, since Sapphire blue is close to vivid blue.)
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England widened his eyes. In front of him was his former charge, with the same trait as he was when he was controlled.
This fact could only mean one thing in England's mind: The Link has been transferred successfully.
This is... no...
Yup. I gotta get out of here. The transfer is a success. Well, see you later, England! A "hero" can't be late, right?
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The dark blue-eyed America went off and disappeared into thin air.
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England looked at the America who was chained onto the steel door. Then, he knocked his right fist to the door, as he lowered his head and gritted his teeth. He clenched his left fist.
You... STUPID IDIOT!
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In the real life...
"Oh, Mr. England! You're finally awake!"
"Japan?"
"England, you're okay?" Russia was standing near a wall.
"Whoa! Why are you here, you Kolkhoz freak!?"
"Is that a problem I'm here~?"
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After a moment, someone opened the door. It was Ciel and Sebastian.
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"So, you've come to."
"Ciel..."
"With this, our job is done."
Hearing this, England quickly got off the bed.
"What do you mean, the job is done?"
"The Queen only ordered to save you. So, we're done."
"You're not going to help America!?"
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This statement quickly shocked the team. England wasn't supposed to know where America was or what happened to him.
"Mr. England, how do you know...?"
"In my dream... I saw America. He was chained onto a steel door, unable to move. Then, the other me in that dream, said that he sacrificed himself to save me."
"The other you?"
"He had sapphire, blue eyes. He must be the me when I was controlled."
"So, you were able to meet face-to-face..." Ciel commented.
"He changed from the blue-eyed me to the dark blue-eyed America. He's in danger!"
"But, do you know the consequences?"
"That when he's defeated, he'll disappear, right? Then why don't we kill Jack too!?"
"If he's killed, then America will be killed as well. You know the consequences, and yet you don't know this?"
"I-I forget! What's up with that!? Anyway, I can't just leave him alone! Where is he right now!?"
England looked at everyone in there. They all looked away.
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"When the transfer ended successfully, America became unconscious, like you. Then, when we were about to get him, he was not in his room. The window was open, so I'm sure he had awaken and went off to Jack's place. Right now, America's Link is in the point of no saving." Russia bluntly told England.
"England. If you want to save him that badly, go ahead. We have different objectives now." Ciel brushed off England.
"What?"
"We have to catch the culprit, that's for sure. But, I don't care for a slightest bit about that America. I only did what I was ordered to. If killing Jack means America's death, then I wouldn't mind. Save him using your own way, even though it's going to be pointless."
"I know. It might be pointless, but I'm gonna try saving that idiot. He's an idiot in no matter what situation he's in.)*"
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After an awkward silence...
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They suddenly heard a giant explosion. It was so big until a short tremor came by. Of course, it shocked the whole team, except... apparently for Japan, who was just standing firmly.
"What's that!?" Ciel was surprised.
"An explosion... It came from the Palace!"
Before England continued his sentence, he felt dizzy, and fell to the ground.
"Mr. England!"
"Huh...? Why am I...?"
"'A nation will die when his or her homeland falls down.' Looks like that statement was not a joke." Ciel commented.
"Then it must mean that something bad is happening at the Royal Palace." Sebastian added.
"We better get going to the Palace, then." Russia added too.
"I must protect Her Majesty!" England tried to stand up, despite his not-so-good condition. Japan helped him to do so.
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"By the way... Japan. Why are you not shocked by the tremor?" Ciel asked Japan, who was curious.
"Huh? Well, earthquakes are normal in my homeland. It occurs a lot, so I'm used to it."
"Oh, right..."
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In the Royal Palace, citizens, and other people in there were running, escaping the explosion. Jack was standing on the roof, while looking at the crowd below.
"My plans have gone astray a bit. But I still can make it."
"Hehehe... This is going to be interesting, no?"
"As you said. It's time to go on the motion."
There's someone sitting beside Jack. He was sitting proudly, like a Japanese yankee. As the winds were blowing slowly, he showed an evil grin.
Then, as the people were running on the ground below, he laughed hysterically. However, something is weird with his laugh. It sounded evil. Nothing like a hero.
As the wind blows, it showed a dark blue-eyed, jacket-wearing nation.
"Well then, Jack? Shall we go?"
"You bet."
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Author's note:
Ok, chapter 20 is updated. This is somehow out of my original plans. Well, I hope your questions are answered for now, except for Jack's motives. But, seeing the Royal Palace was bombed, I think you can guess the rest.
And... SO SORRY FOR ANOTHER CLIFFHANGER! ;A;
)* He's an idiot in no matter what situation he's in: This is actually a reference. Well, you guys may already know, but oh well.
This is a reference to HetaQuest. However, in that game, the one who said this is America to Arthur (England's counterpart in the game). (SPOILER) When Arthur was about to sacrifice himself, America said, "Oh, man! He's an idiot in no matter what world he's in!" or maybe something along those lines. (END OF SPOILER)
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