"France, slow down so that we can understand you, aru!" Yao sighed in annoyance, giving the European an aggravated look.
The Frenchman had run over to the group of other nations, practically tripping over himself in the process, blabbering on about something unintelligible.
Italy had instantly gone into sympathy mode, and started hugging France. Germany was trying to pry the smaller country off of France while trying to make sense of what the Frenchman was struggling to say. China was also trying to decipher the nonsense, while Japan remained silent and watched it all happen.
"O-Oui*. Well, there is no elegant way to put this...We all need to prepare for war. Inform all of your bosses that we are now entering, unfortunately, what is likely to become World War III," Francis explained, regaining some of his composure.
"What?" the group of nations exclaimed at once.
"When did this happen?" Ludwig demanded.
"Who started this?" Kiku inquired, trying to keep a cool head.
"Ve~ Should I start making white flags, Ludwig?" Feliciano asked in a rather oblivious way.
"Aiyah! Why does peace never last as long as it used to, aru? I blame all you young people," Yao muttered.
"Well, it happened just a few minutes ago, actually." France paused to glance over his shoulder at the conference room. "Russia has turned back to communism, and declared war on practically the entire world. We cannot lag our feet on this. Go and prepare, spread the word to others as well," Francis finished in a serious voice, and headed off to warn as many nations as possible.
As the other nations hurried to make arrangements, Italy hung back, noticing the grim look on Germany's face.
"Germany..."
The blond glanced at the brunet, his blue eyes taking in the other's rarely seen seriousness. "Ja*, Italy?" he murmured, looking the smaller man in the eyes.
"It's happening again...isn't it?" Feliciano asked in a low voice, his spirits dampened greatly by the day's dark turn of events.
Germany gave Italy a tentative, and somewhat awkward, hug. "Ja, I think it is...only...the players have changed sides." He gave a heavy-hearted sigh. "We should have known that something like-" Germany stopped suddenly, unable to actually say the names of those terrible wars.
"Ve~ You don't have to say it, Germany. I know what you're thinking...I've known you for this long I should, shouldn't I?" Italy gave a small smile, trying to cheer up his old friend in spite of what was going on. If he was good for anything it was making people happy when they needed it most.
"Danke*...Feliciano. We should have prepared for something like this...It is, unfortunately, in our natures as personifications of countries to change...and not always for the better," the German continued. He then lapsed into silence, wanting to hold onto this one moment of peace before preparing for war.
"Don't worry, Ludwig. As you said, we may change for the worse sometimes, but after that we always change for the better! After all, once you hit the bottom there's nowhere to go but up!" Feliciano said in his usual optimistic tone.
Germany looked down at the brunet in amazement. Only he can see the good in a situation such as this. I honestly hope that never changes...But...if what he says is true...then we'll be digging Russia out of his own grave, the blond thought grimly.
Oui: Yes in French
Ja: Yes in German
Danke: Thanks in German
I didn't look the German words up specifically, so they may be wrong. If I am wrong in their meanings, please, let me know!