Ten Song Drabbles: GermanyxNorth Italy

1. "Green, Green Dress" from Tick, Tick…Boom

"Germanyyyy!!!"

Ludwig resisted the urge to look up, and continued to study the reports. He had so much work to do. Despite the insistent calls from his lover, he stayed strong, reading line after line of the reports, squinting in attempted concentration.

Finally, Italy sat in Ludwig's lap, determined to no longer be ignored. Feliciano wrapped his arms around Ludwig's neck and pressed his lips against the other's in a kiss. Germany let his hand drift to Feliciano's back, deepening the kiss.

Then a few minutes later, Germany pulled back, receiving a complaining, "Veee!!!" from Italy.

"No, Italy. I need to get back to work."

Italy pouted, but then slid off Germany's lap. He exited the office without another word.

Ludwig sighed. He hated seeing that look on his Italy's face, but he shook his head resignedly and returned to his reading.

After reading another five pages, he was distracted as Italy, once again, came flouncing into the room. The difference was this time he was wearing a green, velvet dress and black silk stockings.

Despite the attractive way the dress fitted Feliciano's form, Ludwig forced himself to stammer out, "I-Italy, you look ridiculous. Take that off."

Italy wore a devilish grin and shook his head, walking slowly to Germany's desk. The German looked down for a moment before retuning his gaze to the Italian's soft brown eyes, "Please, Italy."

The Italian curled up in Germany's lap, looking directly into his eyes, and leaned into a kiss. He pulled back just as Ludwig attempted to make it deeper, keeping their faces just a bare inch apart. In a low whisper, he said, "Only if you help me."

Ludwig blushed, as Feliciano stood up, leading him away from the desk. He looked briefly at the pile of papers, but let himself be led easily along, "Well, if it will get you to take it off…"

The reports were forgotten the rest of the night.

2. "Willkommen" from Cabaret

"How does Germany relax?"

"I'm sorry." Germany looked up from the campfire.

"Well, I relax by eating, singing, eating, dancing, sleeping…and eating. What do you do?" Italy looked over at the German, who turned back to the fire.

"Perhaps, one day I will show you." And he did, the next time the two were in Berlin.

Italy looked at the sign above the somewhat seedy looking building and read the name, "Kit Kat Klub."

The emcee of the cabaret bowed low to the two men as they entered the smoky room "Willkommen, herren."

3. "Angel of Music" from The Phantom of the Opera

Germany was always so serious. He studied and worked and fought. He never seemed to have time to relax, to enjoy the simple acts that Italy so often did. Therefore, Italy just assumed that he himself was the musical one of the two.

Italy was surprised when he entered Germany's house and lush music was emanating through the entire house. Full-bodies orchestrations seemed to float down the hallways, and as Feliciano approached the German's study, he heard a voice rise above the instrumentals.

Quietly, he opened the study door. Germany say in a chair, in profile in relation to the door. His eyes were closed, hand moving in time with the music on the record player, and then Italy realized that in addition to the voice on the recording, Germany was singing along, his voice a deep, full baritone.

It was beautiful.

Italy's eyes grew wide. He felt almost ashamed, as if he were not supposed to see this, but he could not move. He was completely rooted to his spot, watching and listening, as Ludwig continued to sing, Italy slowly registering that Germany had picked up Austria's musical talents.

Several minutes later, the song ended. Ludwig opened his eyes, and was about to stand up to turn off the record player, but then froze as he saw Feliciano standing by the door.

He didn't move, and he didn't say a word. He just sat in his chair, mouth open, a bright red blush forming on his cheeks. Seeing his embarrassment, Italy crossed the room and threw his arms around the German, "I liked it."

Germany's blush did not subside, but he managed to get out a relatively coherent sentence, "Umm, yes. It's from Das Liebesverbot."

"Mhmm," Italy murmured into Germany's chest before looking up and giving him a little peck on the lips, "And you sounded like an angel."

If at all possible, Ludwig's blush deepened as he mumbled a word of thanks.

4. "The Mirror-Blue Night" from Spring Awakening

The three Axis Powers actually began to rest on the island. Despite the fact that they were stranded on the island and constantly worried about attacks from the Allies, the three were able to enjoy the serene beauty of the ocean and the moon as it glinted off the waves.

"Japan," Germany addressed the Asian nation, "If you would like to sleep, I will take over watch."

"You are certain?"

"Yes, get some rest."

Japan inclined his head in thanks and went to lie down. Germany stood up and began pacing the area, making sure no one was about. He watched the white moon shining off the blue ocean, casting odd reflections of light on the surrounding area.

"It's so pretty, isn't it?"

Germany turned back at the sound of the Italian's voice, much softer than it usually was. "What do you mean?"

"The ocean. And the night. It's beautiful. It makes me think of Grandpa Rome."

Germany could not remember when the Italian had ever been so soft-spoken, or when he had ever chosen not to sleep, but he nodded, "Yes, it is."

"I'll take over." Germany nearly choked on air when he heard this. Italy never volunteered for extra work, but there he was, standing up and walking to look at the area. Germany lied down on his blanket.

However, even with closed eyes, he did not sleep. He kept listening for noises, paranoid at any sound the wind made blowing against the trees, making sure nothing happened to any of them, especially the little Italian.

5. "Being Alive" from Company

Ludwig fingered the small velvet box in his pocket, as Feliciano flounced down the crowded street. He would ask the Italian to marry him tonight, and he would get it right this time. The organized country he was, he had it planned to the last detail.

As he thought this, France was back at his home preparing a suitably romantic environment for a proposal. Even if he did have some slight distaste for the Frenchman, France was renowned in the ways of love. And, Germany had described in explicit detail what France was to have done before the two returned, with a none too veiled threat of what would happen to the country's vital regions if there was anything amiss.

That was when he realized that Italy was looking at him rather worriedly. "Germany, has been quiet, even for Germany, all day. What is wrong?"

Eyes growing wider, Germany insisted that it was nothing, but Italy was persistent. "No, something is wrong. You have been so quiet for days, and you have been thinking, and even in bed you haven't…"

Germany cut him off with a kiss. Didn't the Italian realize what he was saying in public? He pulled back, warm, brown eyes still looking inquisitively up bright blue ones, and suddenly nothing made more sense than it did at that moment.

With all the noise bustling around them, all the vendors calling out prices and bargains, all the shoppers bumping into one another, arguing and laughing, Germany fell to his knees in front of the Italian. Holding the small country's hand, taking a deep breath, and pulling the velvet box from his pocket, Ludwig asked, "Feliciano, will you marry me?"

A slow realization passed over the Italian's face, a special light that spread from his eyes. He grinned brightly, bouncing up and down on his toes, "Yes!!! Yes, of course I will!" He nearly jumped down, on top of the German, kissing him hard and wrapping his arms around his shoulders.

Oh yes, this was the feeling of being alive.

6. "Maria" from The Sound of Music

For the longest time, Ludwig could not understand why he let Italy remain. Why did he let this clown, who was more of a burden than any ally should be, stay with him?

He acted like a child. He was always singing or sleeping. He was late for everything, except for meals, when he would complain that it was never pasta. It drove him crazy.

They were training. As usual, Germany pulled far ahead, calling for Italy to catch up. Before he knew it, Feliciano was nowhere in sight. Sighing, he walked back, retracing his route, and shortly he found the Italian, surprisingly, in a tree.

"Germany! Help me, I'm stuck. I saw a butterfly, and I wanted to follow it, so I climbed up here, but now I can't get down. Please, help me."

Ludwig looked down, pinching the bridge of his nose. Then after a moment, he started shaking in laughter. Italy looked ridiculous stuck in a tree. He grinned, an unusual sight, and climbed the tree, helping the fidgeting Italian down.

Well, if nothing else, the Italian made him laugh. That was reason enough to keep him around, right?

7. "Come to Me" from Les Misérables

Grenades and gunshots rang out loudly around them. Germany pressed his back against a tree for cover. Every so often, he would quickly turn out, fire a few rounds before ducking back behind his tree.

He had begun to panic. He hadn't seen his ally for a very long time. Maybe an hour. It was incredibly worrisome.

Suddenly a familiar cry caught his ear. He jumped out quickly, and saw Italy. The brunette was curled on the ground, hands covering his ears, eyes shut tightly. He was sobbing. Germany checked the impulse to run directly into the fray to help him, instead calling his name. "Italy! Come over here." It would be best to get them both out of direct fire.

At the sound of his name, Italy snapped up. He caught Germany's eyes, but looked blankly at the nation frantically motioning to him. What was this war doing to him?

A shot rang out, and Italy screamed, clutching his arm. Ludwig froze. He could not make himself move. He wanted to run over, to help, but the shock kept him immobile. A moment later, a blond man, who Germany recognized as England, walked up to the Italian.

"Come on, Italy. Let's get you cleaned up." The Englishman pulled the Italian up and led him away.

Ludwig collapsed against the tree, sobbing. He lost his Italy.

8. "Slow March" by Charles Ives

Italy stood next to England. He did not want to be there, but once the Allies had captured him, he knew he would no longer be allowed to stand with Ludwig.

The watched the German soldiers marching out of France, utterly defeated. Suddenly Feliciano gasped, as he caught a familiar sight.

He watched the blond intensely. The entire march was solemn, but Ludwig looked even worse. He was limping, a slight slouch weighing his frame, so different from how Italy had remembered him. He looked exhausted, sickly pale, and much thinner than Italy remembered. It was horrifying. So small…

Ludwig had been looking blankly ahead of him, but he turned to look up at the Allies. Without expression he skimmed the faces of France, Russia, America, and England, then he paused. His mouth opened ever so slightly, and his eyes grew wide, as he met Feliciano's gaze. He held the gaze for a moment, but then decidedly turned forward, breaking the contact.

Tears filled the Italian's eyes. He couldn't speak to him. Even if he yelled, he was sure not to be heard, but he wanted to call out, he wanted to scream, "I'm here. I'm with you. I've always been standing beside you. Ludwig…"

9. "God, That's Good!" from Sweeney Todd

"Italy, I do not want pasta." He had been fed spaghetti for three straight months. He swore, if he saw another noodle he would throw up. He swore he would.

"But this time I made lasagna!" The Italian pouted, as he brought in the baking dish from the kitchen, placing it in front of the German. Feliciano forced a fork into Ludwig's hand/

He had to admit, it smelled wonderful. Bubbling cheese on top and tomato sauce, peeking through. Sighing, he took a bite. His eyes opened wide, "This is…very good."

Italy grinned, "I told you so."

The two shared the lasagna. Feliciano chatted brightly throughout the meal, and Ludwig answered, laughing softly every so often. As they finished the dish, Ludwig wiped his mouth with a napkin.

"So, Germany, you liked it?" Feliciano looked at him hopefully.

He looked at the Italian. The last bite of lasagna had left a small spot of tomato sauce, right on the corner of Italy's mouth. Well, that was just too tempting. He leaned forward and kissed him, licking off the sauce as he did.

With a grin he said, "Yes, it was very good."

10. "By the Sea" from Sweeney Todd

It had taken a long time, but Germany had finally discovered a position in which he could comfortably and effectively read, as Feliciano was curled up in his lap.

And so, it was a comfortable winter afternoon. The fire glowed in the fireplace, and nowhere else, as Ludwig was happy to note. Ludwig leaned against the side of the couch, with his lovely Italian sitting on his lap, resting his reddish brown head on the blond's chest. Suddenly, Feliciano mumbled, "I want to go to see the sea."

"What?" Ludwig pulled back to look at his lover, a question is his face.

"I want to go to the sea. The beach."

"Now?"

"Yes." Germany had to laugh at the determination in those brown eyes.

Ludwig kissed Feliciano lightly on the forehead. "It's freezing outside. Why don't we wait until summer." Feliciano pouted, and Ludwig sighed, "We'll even ask your brother and Antonio along."

Italy's face lit up "And Japan and Greece?"

"Sure."

"And Gilbert?"

"Okay."

"And America, and England, and France, and…umm the other one…"

"Ummm, alright?" Germany was no longer too sure.

"Yaaayyyyyy!!! We'll have a party!" Feliciano all but jumped on his lover.

"Yes, we will." Germany silently wondered what he had just gotten himself into.

Reactions to songs:

1. I'm impressed that my iTunes made Germany/Italy kinkier than my France/Canada pairing.

2. At first I thought, "And what am I going to do with this?" Then, I was like, "Well, it does take place in Germany, at a cabaret...this might work."

3. I can work with this...but I want to try to change things up a little. I wanted Germany to sing this time.

4. This could be so much dirtier than I wanted to make it. I tried a different approach than most of Spring Awakening.

5. Yay! I get to deal with proposals!

6. Once I actually listened to the lyrics, I was so happy I got this song! It was perfect.

7. Leave it to Les Miz to make anything depressing.

8. Okay I cheated on this one. I originally got "What Do You With a B.A. In English/It Sucks To Be Me" from Avenue Q, but I just could not think of anything. Nothing ever came. I am sorry, so I just went to the next song. I felt that this one was a lot easier to deal with. Oh my, two very angsty bits right after each other. I want to cry now.

9. Wait, England is supposed to be the bad cook...Okay, no people in pies.

10. Umm...sure. I was a little sad it didn't end quite so nicely as my FrancexCanada meme. I was even more annoyed that the next song that came up was "I Should Tell You" from Rent. That would have worked so well...but this turned out better than I thought it would.

A/N

Willkommen, herren-welcome, gentlemen

Das Liebesverbot (The Ban on Love)-An opera by Richard Wagner, a German composer, famous for his operas.

Wow, these ones were so much longer than the ones for FrancexCanada. Oh well, I had fun. I hope you like them. Please read and review.