Spain: Italy called me telling me that Romano had gotten shot rescuing him. I hurried to the hospital and ran into the lobby. I saw Italy asleep in a chair with tear soaked cheeks. I went over to him and sat down next to shaking him awake with my hand. I waited for him to wake up fully "Italy what happened? Tell me the full story." "Well Russia kidnapped me, and injected stuff into me, but I'm fine. Then Romano came to get me. We were leaving and Russia tried to shoot me, and he jumped in front." "Italy are you okay? Emotionally I mean." "I don't know, maybe when I get see if he's ok... Spain he promised me he wouldn't leave me alone." "Italy, Romano has never broken a promise. He will stay true to his word. I'm sure of it." "Ok... When do you think we can go see him?" "I'm not sure Italy...it depends on how bad it is and where he got shot. Did you see where he got hit?" "No." "Alright we'll just have to wait then." He curled back up and I heard him sobbing silently. I put my arm around him and stared at the ceiling. "Oh Romano, please be okay. For Italy's sake I beg of you to be okay." I sighed then Germany walked in. "Where's Italy?" I signaled for him to be quite and gestured to the seat next to me. He sat down. "He's asleep next to me. He got kidnapped my Russia and was injected with a whole bunch of stuff but it okay. Then Romano came and got him. Russia shot at Italy but Romano took the bullet. Apparently Romano told Italy he'd never leave him and now Romano's on the brink of death and leaving Italy. He's not dealing well." "Spain, I don't know how to react." "Just help me get Italy through this." He nodded then we both sat in silence listening to Italy's sobbing breaths as he slept.

Italy: I had told Spain the whole story and went back to crying and then went to sleep again. When I woke up there was Germany and Spain sitting next to me. "Did either of you get to see Romano yet?" "No Italy we would have woken you." I sighed he promised me he wouldn't leave me and now he is and it's all because of me. "Why did this have to happen... I just want my Fratellone." "I know Italy but you can have him soon." "Really? What are they doing to him anyway?" "Probably cleaning him up, I'm sure he lost a lot of blood so they probably have an IV hooked up and they're most likely trying to get the bullet out of his body." "I wish they would just hurry up so I could see him." "I know Italy. I feel the same way." "I finally got him to stop and then he gets shot protecting me... Maybe I should just leave he would probably be safer than..." "Italy if you leave what do you think he would do? He would go traipsing all over the world just to find you no matter what he had to do." "I guess you're right..." I ended up just sitting there trying not to cry for a long time. Then some nurse came up to us "Are you Mr. Vargas?" I stood up "Yes. Why is something wrong with Romano?" "No he will be fine, but if you like you can go see him now." I looked at Germany and Spain not knowing what to say. "Go Italy, Romano needs you more than ever right now. We'll be in later." I grabbed their arms and dragged them with me. We followed the lady into the room, and then she left. I saw him and he look almost dead. "Spain... are they sure he's going to be ok?" "Italy, I'm not sure but I'm going to trust them." I sat down next to him and hoped that he would wake up soon.

Romano: I don't remember anything past the pain of the bullet but then I felt pain where it had hit. I couldn't see anything. Am I dead? What's going to happen to Fratellino? I promised him I'd never leave him. Then I heard voices. I recognized them. It was Italy and Spain. I tried to wake up but I couldn't find the energy. I tried to call out to him but all that I got out was a small, little moan. I managed to move my hand a little and found someone elses. It was smaller so I knew it was Italy's. I used up the rest of my energy and close my hand onto his. I waited until I had regained some energy then I opened my eyes. "It...Italy are you...are you there?" "Romano? Yes I'm here, are you feeling any better?" "It hurts so much...Italy I'm scared." "You'll be okay plus you promised me you wouldn't leave me." "I...I know I promised. Italy..." I passed out again from the pain. NO! I need to get back to him...why? I laid there trying to wake back up but failing miserably. Eventually I just stopped trying and laid there with not even enough energy to cry. I laid there wanting to be with Italy.

Italy: I had my hand next to Romano half asleep. Then I felt something close on my hand. Then I heard Romano. I was so happy that he was awake we talked for a bit, and then he just passed out. I started freaking out and Spain grabbed me. "No! Let me go! Romano!" "Italy calm down, he passed out because he doesn't have a lot of energy and he is in a lot of pain. Italy he will be fine. Just let him gain some more energy then he'll be back." "But... but Spain he.. he was talking to me." I hugged him and started crying. "Spain I want him to talk to me again!" "I know Italy and he will just let him gather his energy then he will. Trust me I'm sure he's trying to come back." They Germany came over and said "Italy I'm gonna go home you should come with me. You need to calm down plus I'm sure your pussy cat wants you." I didn't know if I should but Spain then said "Go with him Italy you need to calm down and get some rest. I will stay here and call you if anything changes." I sighed and went to Germany's house. We got there any I crashed on the couch with Axis and Souve.