Author's Notes: Welcome dear readers. It's finals week yeah~ which means no studying because the tests are literally jokes, mostly because they make the tests that any idiot could pass. Most of the history questions are: is this an opinion or a fact? Do not even get me started on the essays. I swear, no thinking is involved. I am a bit scared for Spanish, mostly because I hate it with a burning passion. Actually, I hate the bitches in my class. Okay, that is enough venting for this author's notes. I realized that nobody liked the last chapter, given it was a filler chapter, so i've decided to skip to the Autumn Equinox Week! Yeah! I hope it is not too confusing. Also, Nomble is South Africa, Tai is Taiwan and Devin is India. Does anyone have a better name [no offense]? I just googled (which is now a verb) for names. Also, I think I use"albeit" too much, but I just adore that word! I can't help it! I appreciate all my reviewers! They are my fuel, or I will just end up giving up on this story :( Don't forget to follow my tumblr page: betweendreamsandrealityy (yes two Ys). Honestly, I am quite surprised that Fogged Mirror (I might end up changing the name) won over this story and especially Dreamscapes. I honestly thought Dreamscapes would win, but it ended up with only two votes. Aw. I wanted to write that one. Oh well. Should I even continue with this story? The results of the poll are as follow:

1. Fogged Mirror

6 » 35%

2. A Clockword Spade

5 » 29%

3. Two Birds

2 » 11%

4. Dreamscapes:

2 » 11%

5. Into the Trenches

1 » 5%

6. Band of Misfits

1 » 5%

Warnings: Strong language, I guess.

Disclaimer: I do not own hetalia or Cardverse AU.

"He won't wake up," Alfred heard a familiar voice squeak, yet his heavy eyelids refused to open.

"The Queen is going to kill us if we don't," another one chimed in, although this voice belonged to a male with a peculiar accent.

"Then fill a bucket with cold water," the first said with panic ringing with each word.

He jolted awake. "I'm up! I'm up!" he said with a yawn and scanned the room with his sapphire eyes. From what he could see it was still dark outside, as if it was the beginnings of a sunrise. "Nomble, what time is it?"

"That does not matter right now. What matters is the Queen is expecting you at dawn," Nomble sighed.

"Fuck!" he shouted and whisked his covers from cocooning his body. "Nomble, please get my clothes; and Devin could you run a bath?"

The two servants nodded before doing their tasks respectively. Within ten minutes, Alfred was whisked downstairs into the throne room. Albeit, his hair was a bit untamed and his cloak was ruffled, he looked quite handsome.

"There you are aru!" Yao said impatiently. Both Yao and Arthur were dressed far more formal than usual. Arthur's usually disheveled hair was combed back neatly; something Alfred never had the pleasure of seeing.

Alfred rolled his eyes. "What's the rush? It's, like, six in the morning!"

"Remember the Autumn Equinox? The festivities begin at sunset, you git. I have been preparing you all week!" Arthur sneered.

"Right, right," he said as an obvious lie. "Wait! I thought the celebration is on the Equinox! How are we ever going to get there?"

"Sometimes you are so stupid," Arthur mumbled rolling his eyes at Alfred's comment.

"Arthur and I created a magic spell that can transport a person anywhere, even to somewhere as far away as Hearts," Yao said in a matter-of-fact tone and pointed a chalk drawn circle that usually hid underneath one of the blue carpets. "Ready?"

Feeling his stomach churning he replied "not really."

"Oh come on, magic will not hurt you. Yao and I are professionals," he said receiving a doubtful glare from Yao. "Okay, Yao is professional," he corrected making his thick eyebrows furrow. "Nothing is going to happen."

"It's not that," he muttered. "I'm scared that nobody is going to accept me. And what if I screw up?"

Arthur patted Alfred's back. "You will be fine, your highness. Even if they do not admire you, you are King and they will just have to accept that."

"And do not forgot your manners and acting skills,"Yao lectured.

He waved the Jack off. "Yeah, yeah, pretend that I am desperately in love with Artie and don't eat with my mouth open. Got it."

Wearily he said, "I hope so."

The two royals began chanting odd words in two different languages, Latin and Chinese respectively, before a green glow emitted from the circle. The three simultaneously stepped into the circle; finding themselves standing in a forest in the outskirts of the Heart's Castle. The town was bustling with citizens gawking from the outer gates at glimpses inside the castle.

"Ah, the Spades Royalty. It is a pleasure to see you," a servant said cheerfully in an accent similar to Yao's. She bowed politely before stating "let us show you to your bedchambers. You are all probably tired from your travels."

"Thank you," Arthur said following the servant girl beyond the gates. Hearts was the youngest of the four kingdoms making their castle far superior in beauty compared to Spades. The ruby plated stones exerted magnificent red hues into the sky.

"Wow," Alfred gawked as they entered the castle. The whole castle was vibrant with servants and nobles running in every direction to make sure the week of festivities would be perfect.

"And you must be the Queen's boyfriend, no?" she asked making the two turn red. "I was right! Ack! I didn't expect you to be as handsome as you are. I am so excited to meet you! I am Kiku's sister, Tai!"

"It is a pleasure to meet you Tai, I am Alfred," he said kissing her hand gracefully making her giggle innocently.

"Better watch it. I might have to steal him from you," she said playfully stopping in front of a large wooden door. "You two will share this bedroom while Yao will be across the hall."

"What!" Alfred gritted making Tai wince. "One room?"

"I'm sorry, but all the other rooms are taken. I'm sure you wouldn't mind," she said slyly. "You are dating, no?"

"O-of course we are," Arthur said elbowing Alfred in the stomach. "We normally do not share a room. It is customary that royalty does not share rooms until marriage, but we could always make an exception."

She clapped her hands together. "Perfect! Festivities will begin at sunset!"

"Ah, it is a pleasure to meet the Spades' royalty," a tall blonde man said stiffly. He stood beside another man, around the size of Yao, who refrained from speaking. Both wore elaborate red hued outfits with peppered Hearts and jewel coated crowns atop their heads marking the sign of Hearts Royalty.

"King Ludwig, what a pleasure," Arthur said bowing before him elegantly, hazardous of the crown on top of his blonde head. "I would like to introduce you to Alfred Jones my boyfriend," he said shocking on the latter part of the sentence.

"A pleasure," Ludwig answered with a bow. "I am the King of Hearts. I hope you find everything satisfying."

"It's nice not to see blue all the time," Alfred muttered honestly receiving a stiff chuckle from the King.

"It is…refreshing," he said forcing a smile uneasily.

Another man dressed ornate in red skipping up to the King. Unlike the other two, he did not have a crown atop his bronze hair, and instead, had an embarrassing curl jutting out. "Ludwig~! All of the royals are here!"

"Feliciano, please, calm down," he said sternly and cleared his throat. "I would like to introduce you to Alfred. He is Arthur, err, partner."

Feliciano's brown eyes widened. "Aw. Ludwig and I have been married for two years now. It is very rare to see someone get married into their royal position. I think it is very sweet. How did you meet?" he asked energetically.

"We instantly fell in love at a masquerade ball," Alfred repeated just asYaotaught him.

"Isn't that just sweet?" Feliciano asked Ludwig. "Oh, where are my manners?" He bowed swiftly. "I'm Feliciano Vargas the Jack of Hearts!"

"It is an honor," he replied bowing before him, although it was quite hard considering he was forced into an itchy outfit consisting of a corset, white button down shirt, purple trousers and a purple cloak passed down from past Kings.

"Have you met the other royals?" he asked cheerfully. "If not, I could always introduce you to everyone!"

Alfred smiled. "That would be great!"

"Come on," he shouted grabbing his hand and tugging him to another group of royals by the entrance of the throne room, all dressed in different shades of yellow. "These are the representatives from Diamonds: Lili, Vash and Francis!"

A man with golden locks and an outfit to match scanned Alfred with his blue eyes and asked "Ah, and you are?"

"I'm Arthur's boyfriend, Alfred. It is a pleasure to meet you, King Francis."

"So that stingy Queen does have a heart," he sneered. "Well…the pleasure is all mine Alfred," he said before kissing his hand with his soft lips. "But I would not blame you if you came back to Diamonds with me, as we are the city of amour."

"Don't be silly, Francis," Lili said lightheartedly playing with the diamond encrusted ruffles on her peach dress. "They seem happy together."

"Don't get your hopes up. Arthur's a picky young man," he warned making Alfred believe that he had a past relationship with the Queen of Spades.

He forced a smile and said "I will take that under consideration."

"Let's go meet the people from Clubs!" Feliciano exclaimed pulling on Alfred's sleeve once more. All three of the members of Clubs were situated at the long dining table and mingling with the other lords. Distinct from the other three kingdoms, only the King had a green crown placed on his head. "I present the royals of Clubs: Ivan, Elizaveta and Roderich! This is Alfred, Arthur's lover."

"Lover?" Elizaveta asked perking up in her seat from playing with the green pants she wore. This confused Alfred, seeing as she was obviously an attractive woman who, of that status, would normally be seen in an old fashion forest green dress.

"Now, Liz," Roderich said cautiously placing one of his hands on her knee. "She is very…passionate about true love."

"I see…" he said more focused on the King who was giving him a peculiar smile, glaring at him with his purple eyes. "It is a pleasure to meet you King Ivan."

"Hmmm," he said placing a finger on his own cold lips. "You are an interesting one."

He raised an eyebrow. "Thanks…?" Great, he thought to himself. They've already begun to judge me.

"That was not a compliment," he said coldly.

"I hope Clubs will continue its prosperity," he said forcing a smile before walking away from the table. He couldn't stand to be in the eerie presence of Ivan any longer. "Artie!" he called rushing back to Arthur's side. He was presently standing alone, watching the group of Diamonds from afar.

"How were your encounters?"

"Horrible. Everyone is so weird! I think the King of Clubs is going to kill me. He's really terrifying. And I think the King of Diamonds likes you. I don't know if I am going to be able to spend an entire week with these freaks. "

He smacked the back of Alfred's head. "Stop being daft! Albeit, the King of Clubs is a bit cold, but not terrifying and that frog said he was over it!"

"So you did like him!" he accused rubbing the back of his head.

Arthur blushed. "M-maybe, but that is ancient history. Anyways, the dinner is about to begin. Wash up quickly."

"Fine," he complained slumping himself into the washrooms. Before he left, he gave a quick look around once more at the different shades of colors talking and even laughing. He thought to himself maybe this isn't so bad…

To Be Continued...