Well, I suppose this will be the second chapter! I sincerely hope I can make this one better than the previous chapter. Please enjoy!
I don't own Hetalia or any opium, seriously... /end AN/
It had been a while into the war between China and England, and Japan watched with pity as China fell. England had not been kidding about being the stronger one.
Now, he was informing China of his demands.
"I want total acess to your trading ports. You cannot arrest or punish any Englishmen on your shores, no matter what they do. And, I want Hong Kong."
China's eyebrows lifted in shock. "But, why?! Hong Kong isn't that important, he's so small! How can he be useful to you?!"
Japan sighed, averting his eyes as he heard the pain in China's voice. He looked like he was going to cry, but it was a little harder to tell with the dark bruises around his eyes. Enland's eyebrows came together in annoyance.
"No. I want Hong Kong, and I will get what I want, whether you like it or not. You are not in a position to refuse me anything, you should feel fortunate I'm not demanding more."
China said nothing, holding a sleeve to his face to suppress any tears. He turned around, heading for a backroom. England waited impatiently as he heard China somberly coaxing Hong Kong to come out.
The child said nothing, clinging to China's sleeve as they both came back into the room. England held out a hand and gestured for Hong Kong to come with him. Hong Kong, however, shrank back, hiding half-way behind China.
"Come on, I don't have all day!" Arthur snapped, still holding out his hand. China, struggling to keep his features from showing how painful this was for him, turned to Hong Kong, kneeling down to his level.
"You have to go with England now. It won't be forever, but you will have to be on your best behaviour, okay?" Hong Kong blinked, and turned his face into China's sleeve. "I'm scared, I don't want to go with him, please don't make me!" China wrapped an arm around Hong Kong, holding him tight. "I'm sorry, but you have to go. I promise I will get you back. Until then, you will have to show bravery befitting a warrior, okay?"
Hong Kong sniffled, but stood as China loosened his grip. Lifting his sleeve to wipe his face, he made his way to England, taking his hand. England grimly nodded and they marched out the door without a backward glance.
Japan watched in silence as China waited until they were out of hearing range, then fell to his knees. He began shaking, and covered his face with his hands. Japan looked away, as it was not his place to watch China in his despair.
As he exited the house, he ignored the sobs coming from behind him. He felt his teeth clench in anger. He would never end up like China, never in a million years. He would never be weak, and he would never show weakness.
He didn't know the disaster that would be brought about from that silent vow in the future.
/AN/ We recently got rid of a bunch of our computers, and so I barely get to get on anymore. Sorry for the delay, but I'm afraid it will be a common occurrence for a while..... Please review, I'm still learning how to write Hetalia!