Ludwig woke up on a cold, hard floor.
He looked around, but didn't see anything.
Was he dreaming? He didn't think so.
He tried to stand up but found his arms and legs were bound.
"It's about time you woke up," someone said lazily.
He stopped trying to stand and raised his head to figure out who else was in the room with him.
He gasped.
"Vh-Vhat are you doing here?" he demanded.
The man smiled darkly at him.
"Isn't it obvious?"
Ludwig looked confused so the man sighed.
He started to open his mouth to explain, but the door burst open before he could say anything.
"Sér!" he called breathlessly. "Sér!"
"Vhat is it?"
"England is close to death!"
The man's eyes opened wide then narrowed dangerously.
"You can't let zhat happen. You know perfectly vell zhat I wish to kill him myself."
The man looked nervous.
"I-I'm working on it Sér. Don't worry."
Ludwig tried to see the other man but he couldn't figure out who it was until he stepped into the light.
"You! You're-!"
Something hit the back of his head and he blacked out.
The man looked at Ludwig's unconscious body.
"Go after the next one now."
The man nodded.
"Yes Sér."
"Don't forget to move zhis one first," he said as he indicated Ludwig.
"Yes Sér," he repeated.
He grabbed Ludwig's arm and dragged him out of the room.
Feliciano woke up and turned to look at Francis.
"Is Ludwig back yet?" he asked.
"Huh?" Francis blinked a couple times then faced him. "Oh Ludwig." He looked at his watch. "It's been dues heures. He should be back by now."
Feliciano looked scared.
"Well then where is he? He promised that he wouldn't be gone for more than an hour!"
He started shaking slightly.
Francis stared at him for a few seconds before he stood up and walked over to sit next to Feliciano.
"Feliciano," he said in a soothing voice as he put his arms around the younger man, "Ludwig will be back soon. He probably couldn't find what he was looking for very easily and he's now rushing here to you."
The brunette put his head on Francis's shoulder and sighed deeply.
Francis could tell he was close to tears again so he gently kissed his forehead like he used to do when Feliciano was younger and scared of going to sleep.
The other man smiled slightly as he thought back to all those nights.
He wrapped his arms around his adoptive brother and closed his eyes.
Feliciano was almost asleep when the door opened and someone stepped inside.
Francis turned to look at the man and recognized him as Arthur's doctor.
"Hello Mr. Bonnefoy," he said with a smile. "Has Mr. Kirkland woken up since I was last here?"
Francis shook his head.
"Ah well. He should soon."
He smiled brighter and Francis felt relieved.
The doctor checked Arthur out and made a few adjustments before he stepped back.
"I see Mr. Vargas is still here."
Feliciano jumped at being addressed.
The doctor whispered something to Francis whose eyes widened and he looked on the verge of tears himself.
The man straightened and turned to Feliciano.
"Mr. Vargas? Mr. Bonneyfoy is a little upset so I think you should give him some time alone."
"Okay," he said quietly as he stood up.
"I'll show you to the cafeteria and you can get some food. I bet you're starving."
Feliciano nodded and followed him out of the room.
They made pleasant conversation as they walked down the halls.
Feliciano droned on and on about all the different kinds of pasta he liked and the doctor listened politely.
"This way," he said suddenly and pointed down a different hall. "This is a shortcut that you can only use if you're part of the staff."
Feliciano smiled at the time saver and walked behind the doctor.
The man suddenly stopped and looked around.
"Did you hear something?"
Feliciano stopped and listened.
"No. I didn't hear anything."
The doctor listened for a little longer then started walking again.
"I'm sorry about that," he said. "I guess my old age is just getting to me."
'You're not nearly as old as I am,' Feliciano thought.
They were almost at the end of the hall when something hit Feliciano in the back of the head.
He heard a second thud and heard something else collapse beside him.
Turning his head, he saw the doctor lying motionless next to him.
Something hit him again and he closed his eyes.
Feliciano opened his eyes and saw he was in a dark room.
He could feel blood pouring out of several gashes on his sides and put his hand on one of them.
There was no one else in his line of sight, so Feliciano assumed he was alone.
He pulled his knees up to his chest and put his head on them.
Tears pricked his eyes and he didn't care.
He let himself cry.
No one would know anyway.
He heard a small sound and whipped his head to face it.
"W-Who's there?" he asked in a tiny, fear filled voice.
"F-Feliciano? Is zhat you?"
He knew quite well whose voice that was and he got up and ran towards the voice.
Ludwig chained to the wall in a sitting position and Feliciano gasped when he saw him.
"L-Ludwig! What are you doing here?"
"Come here Feliciano," Ludwig whispered.
Feliciano threw himself at the other man and hugged him tightly.
Ludwig wished he could put his arms around the terrified Italian and comfort him but his bonds prevented him.
"Feliciano," he whispered again with so much care in his voice. "I told zhem to leave you alone. I didn't vant you here."
Feliciano looked up at him with huge eyes.
"Why are you here Ludy?"
"Because my master wants him to be," someone said from the door.
Feliciano gasped and hugged Ludwig tighter.
Even more now, Ludwig wished he wasn't restrained and he could clutch Feliciano to himself.
He could see the man's face and could tell from the expression that he had something horrible planned.
"My boss wants to see you Italy."
"Nien!" Ludwig shouted as Feliciano started shaking. "You can't have him! Tell him I will see him!"
Feliciano looked back at Ludwig and shook his head.
"It seems like Italy doesn't agree with you Germany."
"I don't care! You are not taking him anyvhere!"
The man sighed.
"It's my boss's decision not yours anyway." He walked up to the pair. Feliciano tried to melt back against Ludwig but the man just grabbed his arm roughly and pulled him to his feet. "Come on Italy!" he snapped. "You have an appointment with my boss and you don't want to be late!"
"Doitsu!" Feliciano called desperately.
Ludwig tried to get free and get to Feliciano, but nothing he did was any use.
AN: So Feliciano is gone now too. Is that the last person on 'The Master's' list?
This chapter was focused mostly on Germany and Italy, but who cares! Arthur should be in the next one! And Francis too!
But poor Feliciano and Ludwig. Reunited only to be torn apart again! And who knows whats' going to happen to Feliciano!
Anyway! See ya soon!