"It's not about the violence. It's about the power."

The group of friends were now running through the forest, dodging branches and trying not to trip over rocks. Alice kept looking behind them in case Italy appeared, but he never did. Suddenly, Shanna stopped and leaned against a tree.

"I think I'm gonna be sick..." she said.

"Again, aru?" China said, clearly concerned.

"Shanna, we don't have time." Romano stated.

"I know, it's just... what happened back there... the sound of it... t-the smell." Shanna said, clearly fighting back a wave of sickness.

"I know." Alice stated.

"Italy did that." Shanna said, still in shock.

"That's why we have to keep moving, aru." China said, comfortingly laying a hand on her shoulder.

"And you heard what he said. One down." Alice stated as the group continued walking.

"He was talking about two to go, right? That could be anyone, right-" Spain was cut off.

"He's probably talking about Belarus and America." Romano told him. "And those two are sitting at the World Meeting Hall without a clue that Veneziano is coming."

"You don't think he's going to kill them, too? He wouldn't. It doesn't make sense." England added.

"Italy's got an addictive personality." Alice told him. "He just tasted blood. He could be there already."

"No, he could. At his level, he can only go airborne." England said. "Its more flashy and impresses the locals, but it does take longer.

"Longer than what?" China asked.

"Teleporting." Shanna stated as she disappeared almost instantly.

"Right... Earth Fairy." England stated. "At least she'll get there first."

"I'm counting the ways that this can go wrong..." Alice mumbled.

"Shanna can handle herself when she needs to, especially in serious situations like this, aru." China told the blonde.

"Against Italy tonight? Don't be too sure." Alice said as the group continued walking.

"Well, he should be coming down at some point, shouldn't he, aru? I mean, back there, he was out of his head. Running on grief and magics, aru." China stated.

"Doesn't matter. Italy just killed someone. Killing people changes you." Alice stated. "Believe me, I know."

"Russia was a cold-blooded killer that was just warming up. If you ask me, the bastard had it coming." Romano stated bluntly.

"...Maybe." England said. "But America and Belarus don't."

"This is still Italy we're dealing with, right?" Spain asked.

"...I hope so." Alice said. "Whatever he's going through, we have to stop him."

"Maybe we can actually do that if we can get to your... car... aru." China said, stopped almost in sync with everyone else as they stood in front of Alice's SUV. The vehicle was mangled all of a sudden, tree limbs smashed through every window.

"Veneziano." Romano muttered.

"Guess he wants to finish the job without us tagging along." England said.

"...Meet me at the World Meeting Hall." Alice ordered, running off.

"O-Okay..." Spain muttered.

"We'll catch up!" Romano shouted at her, anger in his voice. "It's not like he's MY BROTHER, TOO!"

At the World Meeting Hall, America and Belarus sat doing much needed-and neglected-paperwork for their respected countries.

"This is so stupid... I should be watching horror movies instead of doing this..." America grumbled.

"Hey. I have better things to do that sit and watch a stupid cheese fest filled with screaming women." Belarus snapped. "I should be with my darling big brother Russia right now, that way he can marry me and our souls can be bonded for all of eternity."

"Okaaayyy... someone's been taking incest pills lately- Hey wait. Wasn't Russia supposed to be here too? I could have sworn he had neglected paperwork, too!" America wondered.

"Big Brother should be here then! That way he can marry me!" Belarus stated, still in her crazed daydream.

"You're a nut job, you know that?" America said. At that, Belarus practically jumped over the table and tackled him, putting him an a headlock.

"Take it back!" she screamed.

Suddenly, Shanna appeared and a puzzled look came over her face when she saw the two nations fighting. "There you two are."

Belarus released America and they both turned to look at the brunette. What was she here for?

"You do that?" Belarus asked.

"No..." America said.

"Listen to me. We have to get you two out of here, or you'll both be killed." Shanna stated bluntly.

"What's going on?" America wondered.

"Look, you're probably going to have to break this down a bit more for the pea-brain to understand." Belarus retorted.

"Russia shot Romano. Russia shot Germany. Romano's alive. Germany's dead. Italy found out, being said that he hides how strong he actually can be, decided to get the payback, with interest." Shanna explained.

"What about Big Brother?" America asked.

"He killed him. Ripped him apart and bloodied up the forest doing it." Shanna told him. "Now he's coming here and the two of you are next."

"Oh my god... Big Brother..." Belarus muttered.

"Oh my god... ME!" America stammered.

Italy reappeared in front of the Meeting Hall, France standing by.

"W-Woah woah, Italy. What was that?" he asked "Look, I don't know what you just did but-"

"Take a nap." Italy said as he caused France to fall unconscious.

From behind a few bushes, Alice watched her brother closely. He simply looked at the front doors and they tore apart from their hinges and the Italian calmly walked inside. If Alice didn't do something, Shanna, America, and Belarus would be killed all together. So, she ran to the back entrance and darted up the stairs to the room the nations held their meetings in and did paperwork in.

Italy walked up the stairs, his senses aware of everything around him. Then a thought his him. Why not just levitate? So, using a small amount of magic, Italy's small body lifted from the ground and he was in the Meeting Room within a few seconds, only to find Shanna there, the back entrance door wide open.

"...Alice." Italy murmured angrily.

"Italy, just stop for a second and listen to-" Shanna was cut off when Italy shot dark electricity out of his hands, hitting her almost instantly. She fell to the ground, pain wrenching her body. She wouldn't die from this and she knew that. All it could do was stun her rather painfully.

At England's house, everyone was crowding around spell books, anti-spell books; anything that might stop Italy from killing America and Belarus.

"Y-You... I... I dabbled in magic before I... became a nation. I was able to fully use magic while I lived with England as a child." America spoke up, receiving a glare from the British nation.

"Shut it, America. I'm only protecting you and Belarus because One, it's a Slayer's duty to protect innocent lives, and Two, because I don't want to lose my brother. And this time its leaning more towards the seconds reason." Alice snapped.

"I'm just saying. Italy's hyped up on magics and was running low when he came after us." America replied. "If that's the case and he actually is running low, its only a matter of time before he needs to recharge that magic. He's probably out there somewhere trying to do exactly that."

"Thanks. Now remember that conversation that you and mio sorella had a moment ago?" Romano stated.

"About me shutting up?" America asked.

"Yeah. SHUT UP." Romano snapped.

Italy walked through the door to Norway's home. Denmark was drunk on the floor, Finland and Sweden were asleep, and Iceland wasn't even there. He turned the doorknob to the Norwegian's bedroom and opened the door, finding the nation reading one of his many spell books that he kept hidden from England.

"Hey, Italy." Norway announced. "I've been waiting for you."

Italy stared at him, working a plan over in his head without Noway having the slightest clue.

"Guess you couldn't stop using magic after you learned how, huh? That's the way it goes sometimes." Norway said, walking over to the nation. Italy watched every move he made.

"But I gotta say... I could fell you coming a mile away, the power you got." Norway continued. "And you know something, friend? Iliked it."

Italy stayed silent, running his plan over in his mind again and again, making sure it would work.

"You came here because you want something... don't you?" Norway asked. Italy nodded, and so, the Norwegian continued talking. "So... what is it, fella... What on this earth do you want...?"

Italy lifted his hand up and gently put it on Norway's chest, his head down so his bangs covered his eyes. "I just want to take a little tour." he snicked. At that, his hands lit up with a bright red light. He began to drain every ounce of magical abilities that Norway had in him. Norway couldn't even speak. The pain of having his magics drained was unbearable and all he could do was wine and groan in pain.

Mina had always been on good terms with Norway. He treated her like a little sister and she enjoyed his company. So, she decided to visit him. Her parents weren't home, and she hated being home alone at night and both her mother and father understood that, so she left a note on the door and headed for Norway's home. Once she arrived there, nothing seemed out of the ordinary. Denmark was passed out, drunk... Iceland wasn't there... Finland and Sweden were asleep together on the couch. Perfectly normal for the Nordics. Mina chuckled at the sight and headed for Norway's room. To her surprise, the door was slightly open. Thinking nothing of it, she opened the door further and looked around.

"Norway?" She called out, brushing a strand of her dark blue hair from her face. "Mom and Dad aren't home and I was wondering if I could stay the night, since I can't handle being alone by my self at night." She shut the door behind her and turned around, finding herself face to face with a black-haired Italy, some of his facial veins showing through his skin.

"Hey, cutie."