Ludwig and the group are finally inside St. Peter's Basilica. Feliciano is waiting for them…inside…and so is the Holy Roman Empire.

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Maybe it was because of the fact that the Italian was his master. Maybe it was because he held the will of the German. But whatever it was, it was making the dog the lead tracker of the party. Everyone quickly followed his light footsteps, making sure that he didn't leave their sight. No one said a word, not even the ever-talking American.

Feliciano…where are you?

As he ran farther and farther into the building, he could feel his emotions boiling up inside him, newly awakened after years of sleeping…or maybe finally reaching out now that they knew that he was reaching back? All he knew was that he had to get him back…even if it meant that he had to face himself.

How did he get a hold of you, Feli? You fell off that cliff to save my life… He shook his head. He must've wanted to save you…the same way I wanted to save you. Maybe he isn't all as insane as I thought…

The dog stopped, making everyone stop as well. Everyone looked up and saw a strange figure: a young man in a white robe, travelling as of sleep walking with a canvas in his arms, toward the side of the building. He didn't even bother to look at any of them in the eye.

"That was Italy!" Seyel gasped.

"Thanks for pointing that out!" Romano screamed. "After him!"

Almost on cue, the dog started up again. He was really fast, but then again so was Lovino. Everyone had to run as fast as they can just to see the dust clouds from his shoes. Once they finally stopped, they saw the Italian and the dog looking around an empty hallway, confusion written all over their faces.

"Where the hell did he go?" He darted his head around.

"He just vanished?" Elizabeta asked. "That's confusing…I don't think he can walk through walls…"

"Maybe he drew a door?" Gilbert asked. "I mean…he can draw stuff and bring 'em to life, right?"

"Would it really be that easy, aru?" Wang Yao looked up.

Everyone stared in the room, wondering if there was going to be any indication of either a trap or an indication of where the Italian went. Suddenly, the whole room went cold and the sounds of sobbing could be heard.

"Shinsei Roma…"

The echoes of the crying made everyone jump in their skin, shivers going down their spine. The one who had it worse, however…actually, you know what? To save him some form of dignity, I won't be saying his name out loud.

…

OK, fine. It's Alfred. Happy?

"GAAAH! W-w-w-w-w-w-w-what the heck was that?"

"It's a girl…" Nel turned his head. "Really young one at that."

Everyone looked around at the sound of a young girl, her cries echoing all around them. Alfred was really starting to freak out and was clinging desperately onto Arthur, who for once didn't try to throw him off. Ludwig was the only one who didn't seem to be scared of it. In his mind, the voice was saying something else.

"Doitsu…"

"That wasn't a human…" Ludwig looked up to the staircase. "That was Feliciano."

"Italy? No, that's a girl's voice…" Seyel answered.

"Wait…I hear him too!" Lovino looked around. "Veneziano! Where the hell are you?"

"You're hearing things. That was a girl." Vash stated.

"That was Feliciano, jackass!" Lovino screamed. "Geez, I thought you people knew what his voice sounded like!"

"Doitsu…"

"Hey, I hear him too!" Elizabeta gasped, cupping her ears.

"That's definitely his voice." Roderich looked around. "I thought that girl sounded familiar…"

"Uwa! I hear someone now!" Bel looked startled. "It's Feli-chan, isn't it?"

"Doitsu…"

"I can hear it too…" Kiku looked up. "Is he calling to us one by one?"

"Is that what that voice was?" Antonio looked at the staircase. "I thought that was younger Italy!"

One by one, all of the countries can hear the voice changing from that of a young girl to that of a young man, calling desperately for the company of one man. They all stared at the wall in front of them, and that's when everyone suddenly got it.

"That's a nice cover of Holy Roman Empire…" Roderich stepped in front of them. "Feliciano painted an entire wall…"

"That's talent." Francis whistled. "Do you think they might start attacking us?"

Rodierch just shook his head as he stood in front of the wall, more accurately the shield bearing the Holy Roman Cross. He placed a hand on it, and they saw as white circles erupted from his contact. He closed his eyes.

"Negieren."

Instantly it vanished into pure light, revealing a hallway that had never been there before. Once it opened, the dog took off running, forcing the others to follow suit. Of course, since Lovino was the fastest, all they had to do was follow his screaming.

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Finally, they found themselves inside a massive hall filled with painted walls and ceilings. Instead of the pictures being about gods and people however, they were all mystical creatures and weaponry, yet still looking as if they were beautiful artwork. As they walked through the hallway, they saw a pedestal illuminated by the moonlight. On the pedestal was a figure, sitting peacefully and painting on a blank canvas.

"Hey, is that-?" Lili gasped.

"Feliciano!" Ludwig called.

Lovino stomped his two feet on the ground before quickly dashing toward his brother (much to Antonio's shock). Feliciano merely turned his head, his eyes glowing a strange color. Before he knew it, one of the dragons on the walls came to life, charging toward him. Before he could react, Vash shot right between his eyes, dissolving it into paint.

"Try focusing next time!" He called.

"Yeah, yeah! Whatever!"

Lovino turned toward his brother, whose pedestal was slowly starting to rise up from the ground. Netherlands took that as a sign to spread his wings and jump off the ground. Instantly, the flying creatures erupted from the walls and ceiling and charged toward the flying country.

"America! Cover me!" Belgium called.

He stared at her before punching the ground. Instantly, a huge block of earth came up from the ground as he tossed it toward Bel. She grabbed it, transforming it instantly into a bow and quiver filled with arrows. She turned her head toward Arthur.

"England! Catch!"

He turned his head as she tossed the weapons toward him. He jumped in the air as he grabbed it, instantly shooting three flying demons down with one arrow. Before anyone knew it, the whole room erupted into a huge war. People were jumping over each other, trying their best to get to Italy.

"China…" Austria turned to him. "You can amplify sounds, right?"

"Just my voice, aru!" He answered, his eyes fixed with confusion. "Don't get distracted, aru!"

"Trust me…I think I have an idea…"

Wang Yao got confused before seeing him pull out his violin (from where, he'll never know). Suddenly, he got what he meant. Quickly, he stood behind Roderich as he started playing his violin. China's hand touched the back of his head as he took a deep breath.

"Fàngdà!"

Slowly, the song from the violin became louder and louder until it was loud enough to destroy monsters. As they lunged toward them, all Roderich had to do was play a high note to turn it back into a glop of paint. Through all of that, Italy was silently painting on top of the pedestal.

"Damnit!" Ludwig slapped some of the monsters out of the way. "How can we get over there with these things getting in front of us?"

"Ludwig, come on."

He turned his head and saw Kiku teleport behind him, moving him toward Canada and Seychelles. Canada's hood was up, and she was tightening a string around it (much to his complaining). He looked confused as Kiku still held onto his hand.

"Is the German bastard finally here?" Matthew spat.

"He's right there." Seyel answered.

"All right then! Let's get up there then!"

"Right. The plan is set." Kiku got Matthew's hand as Seyel wrapped her arms around his neck. "Let's go."

Instantly, they started to teleport around the demons as England and Switzerland started shooting them out of the way. The minute they were up there, Canada lifted up his hand and punched the barrier that was there. They all landed in front of Feliciano, who just started to stand up and turn to them.

Feliciano…we're here for you…

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Yes, translations. More and more of them will be coming, especially when it comes to fighting. Again, all of this was from Google Translate. So blame them…please.

[Negieren] GERMAN– Negate.

[Fàngdà!] CHINESE– Amplify!

OK, I may need more than two chapters. Maybe. Hope you guys are still reading!

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Are you?