TruDivination: Hello again, and welcome back to the Hetalia Chronicles!
MasteroftheMidnightYard: You sound like you're welcoming a TV audience back after a commercial break.
TruDivination: Anyway peoples, this is where we give the warning that the plot is going to be very hectic from now on. Seeing as the original Evillious series by Mothy is still not finished, and the parts of the story are updated in no chronological order, actually, no order whatsoever, and it's still not finished. We're taking artistic license here to try to bind the stories together when there are missing links, but that shouldn't be too much of a problem.
All: Review, Enjoy, and Read, though not necessarily in that order!
The Hetallious Chronicles
Chapter 3
Recollective Orgel (Music Box of Reminiscence)
Year 013
Now the music box will not make music…
Long ago, there was a very respected man in a far off country. His name was Yong Soo, and he was a spring-worker by trade. With his skills and talent, he could create the most wonderful clocks and wind-up toys, putting all of his soul into his craft. What truly made others marvel at though, was his ability to make the most wonderful music boxes. Just one of these famed jewelry boxes were worth a small fortune among the members of the noble class.
The beauty of these boxes was the in the spring work, with gears so tiny and delicate that they seemed like they would break with just the slightest contact with anything. However, these jewelry boxes could survive almost anything, beautiful tunes always playing; even if the outside of the box was chipped and broken, the inside would remains intact and beautiful, until the spring eventually wore out, though that had not yet happened to any of Yong Soo's creations. His creations were truly unique and quite a sight to behold. Many people sought him out for his beautiful crafts.
Out of respect, the people gave Yong Soo the title of "The Clockworker", after his style of craftsmanship. A fitting name, in the people's mind.
Because the melodies from his creations far surpassed anything made by any of his rivals, he was one of the wealthiest people in the country. Many gifts and benefits were bestowed on him, and he was known and loved by all, for he was a very kind man. The Clockworker was truly happy in life among his art.
However, what truly made The Clockworker happiest were the two people closest to him. His fiancé Chun-Yan, and his little sister Sakura. Both women were his world, and he treasured them over all the material things in the world. Because of them, he considered himself the most fortunate person in the world. Every day, he would get down on his knees and thank God for the blessings that he gave him. Yong Soo was truly a happy man.
To show his love for Chun-Yan and Sakura, and with a wish for an even happier future, he started work on his greatest masterpiece yet, a large Music Box covered with jewels and intricate designs. However, the melody was the most beautiful work of all. When played, it would tinkle out a tune of pure love, joy, and beauty, with a distinct "lu li la, lu li la" melody.
Sadly, tragedy struck soon after he had started work on the music box. In the country where The Clockworker lived, the ruler with absolute power was always the one who was the strongest in the magic arts. The time had come for the old ruler to step down. Two candidates for the throne were presented. At the time, the two most powerful magicians in the country were none other than Chun-Yan and Sakura themselves.
Rivalry turned into full blown out hatred for each other, and the two women began to fight each other bitterly. Their battles became more and more brutal as the time passed and the tensions rose. Both of them had their own followers, and the country became divided as well.
The Clockworker's heart was instantly broken. He desperately wished that magic had never existed. Then the two would have remained good friends like before. He only wanted them to be truly happy, like he once was. All he wanted was their happiness…
In a very short time, the entire country was plunged into civil war. The people turned against each other one by one, mother against daughter, father against son, husband against wife, friend against friends. Many places of beauty were transformed into battlefields in a heartbeat. The country was slowly unraveling inside of itself.
While the battles were fought and tore the land apart, The Clockworker sadly continued to work on, making the music box, the last beauty he had left. Once again, he got down on his knees every day and prayed. Prayed that it all would resolve without further bloodshed.
However, his wishes never would come to pass. The consequences of the past were devastating, and The Clockworker saw the half-finished music box splashed with the blood of both women. He witnessed one girl collapsed, and the other standing triumphant, but heartbroken and sobbing. In that instant, the Clockworker's heart shattered, and tears started flooding from his eyes, so full of sorrow. He had loved both of them so much, but now…
Now the music box will not make music…
In the ruins of what was once a great and powerful country, a man now sits in the center, creating something. Whenever people pass by, they ask him what he is making. The reply is always the same.
"I'm creating a music box…"
But whenever they look, all they see in the man's hands is garbage. All he is holding is a tarnished, dirty black box…
TruDivination: Huh. That was shorter than the last one. By about two thousands words. I guess this one needed less explanation and character development. We'll be seeing Chun-Yan and Sakura later though, neither died, but Chun-Yan was the one who won.
FlyingElephants: Aren't you supposed to be putting the new character list here?
TruDivination: Yep! And here it is!
Yong Soo/Clockworker: South Korea (Yes, I know he didn't act like Korea is supposed to, but I had already decided that China and Japan were going to fill those roles, and Korea was the only one we could think of to fill the role of Clockworker.)
Chun-Yan: China
Sakura: Japan