A/N: At last I updated again ^ ^. Sorry if it's kinda late... Somehow, fanfiction won't let me publish ANY Hetalia fics. So... here it is! Please pardon my grammar... I suck at English...

Chapter 3: Captured In Her Own Land

A YEAR HAD PASSED~

Clara was walking in the bay with Australia. It was afternoon by then. "So, Claire... You're still hoping he would return?" Clara looked up to see him. "Yes. I am still hoping that he would." Aussie sighed. "So you're not mad at him?" Then, she placed her gaze down. "You can say that. I mean, it's been a year and all... But I am not mad at him the way I am mad at kuya Kiku." They continued walking. "So, you're mad at him?" The Australian asked. It took a while for Clara to answer. "A little bit." She admitted. Aussie looked at her with a surprised expression. And, they continued to walk. Suddenly a net was dropped on Clara's head then she suddenly vanished. "C-Clara! Clara? Where are you?" Aussie panicked and ran to the forest. There, he saw that Clara was being dragged by two Japanese soldiers heading to her house, where Kiku is now. He continued to follow them and stopped at a tree to hide. He can see the way they bring her in the house. She was forced. Aussie wanted to run and save her but instead, he ran fast to their hideout. "E-everyone!" The Pinoy soldiers looked at him."What is it, Sir?" Aussie looked so gloomy that everyone can notice that something was wrong. "C-Clara... she was captured by those... Japanese soldiers!" He blurted out. Everyone was shocked to hear this. "Si ate Clara! Nakuha ng mga pangit na yon!" A child cried. Aussie looked at the child with guilt. Everyone was panicking now. So, he was left with only one choice. "Everybody quiet! We will retrieve her! So please don't worry!" Everyone was filled with hope and cheered. Of course Australia knows it's kinda impossible. It is Japan with his companions. He is strong with Germany.

BACK AT JAPAN'S BASE~

"Excellent work, minna-san. We all know that Doitsu-san and Italia-kun are doing their part in Europe right now so we have to do our best here." Kiku told his soldiers. Of course everyone felt rewarded. Kiku smiled and transferred his gaze at Clara. Then, he frowned. She looks desperate and in pain. She also looked at him. He flinched and looked away guiltily. Clara glared at him then looked away. "Ne, Nihhon-sama. Where will we place this... girl?" A soldier asked. Kiku looked at the soldier. Thinking of an answer, he transferred his gaze back at Clara. "Bring her to her room." He ordered. The soldiers nodded and dragged the poor nation to her own room. As they reached her room, they threw her inside. Because of the force, she fell on the floor when she was thrown. A loud thud was then heard. Clara made a face but didn't made a sound. The soldiers locked her inside then left. Inside, Clara has a bruise near her chin. She felt tears flowing down her cheeks. She was crying not because of sadness but of anger.

"Damn you, kuya Kiku." She whispered as she clenched her fists.

MONTHS HAD PASSED~

It was a sunny morning in the Philippines. A perfect day for having fun. But of course, it was another dark day for the Filipinos. Not just for them, though. But for everyone in the world. World War 2 is still on. Clara woke up. 'Another fucking day and he is still not here.' Clara thought foggily. Her faith is dying that he would return. That Australia would rescue her too. She merely waits for her day to come. Suddenly, the door opened wide. It was one of the soldiers. "Nihhon-sama asked for you, Firipinzu-san." Clara climbed out her bed and went with the servant. As they reached the said destination, Kiku faced her. Clara glared at him. "What do you want?" She rudely asked. Kiku frowned. "You are to respect me, Clara-san." Clara stared at him. 'He called me by my name?' She thought. She clenched her fists and yelled back. "Me? Respect you? With your abusing? What the hell, kuya?" Kiku frowned bitterly. "Never mind that. I sent you here because I have something to order you." Clara glared again. "Yeah. Never mind that. What is this 'order' of yours, anyway?" Kiku returned to his normal facade.

"Today, a festival is supposed to be held in Japan. So, I order you to clean the whole house and cook something for everyone of us."

"Fine. Whatever." She gloomily replied. She went to the kitchen and got hold of the broom, mop, rags, bucket of water, and other cleaning materials. She started with the kitchen then continued to the living room when suddenly, Kiku blocked her way. "What do you want? I am cleaning like you ordered!" She glared at him. Kiku sighed. "No need for the rude words, Clara-san. I just wanted to ask you something." She looked at him curiously. "What is it?" He inhaled deeply and faced her. "Will you forgive me for what I've done?" She glared at him again. "That's the dumbest question ever. How can I ever forgive if you totally wrecked my homeland?" She rolled her eyes and continued cleaning. Kiku blocked her again. "WHAT NOW?" She angrily asked.

"I am not done yet."

"You did asked me to ask one question"

"I am not going to ask you a question. I am simply going to tell you that, I know you hate me a lot but you don't know the reason for that. I know I changed a lot but, what you're thinking right now about me is wrong." Clara's glare turned into a shocked expression. "Then why are you hurting me like this? I know you're not that stupid, kuya." Kiku got a little bit shocked when he heard 'kuya'. "M-my... I mean... I can't tell you yet. I mean, I want to tell you but I can't. I am sorry." Clara glared again. "Why the hell not? That's unreasonable!" Kiku frowned sadly. He does not want this. But it was for his Country's sake and boss's sake. "Please hurry up in cleaning." He ordered and left her crying.

IN AUSTRALIA'S BASE~

Australia was worrying a lot now. He, his soldiers and Clara's soldiers were fighting for a year and a half now but still, no progress was done. A lot of soldiers suffered the Bataan-Death March. American and Filipino soldiers suffered a lot. But he can't do anything now. His people needs him too. So, he has to leave Philippines trice a week to guide his countrymen and at the same time, defend some Southeast Asian countries. What a job Alfred gave him. He also has another problem. He can't take his mind off of Clara. Out of the blue, his phone rang. "G'day. Multi-functional Australia here. How can I help you?" He answered gloomily. The person who called laughed a familiar laugh. "What's gotten into you? Multi-functional? Since when did you become emo?" It was Alfred. That damn American who still hasn't returned yet. "Ha-ha" Aussie laughed sarcastically. "Anyways, how's Clara?" Aussie felt nervous for that question. "Before I answer that question, may I ask a favour?" The American seemed surprised. "Sure. What is it?" Aussie smiled. "Get that damn back here or else... she may not survive anymore." Suddenly, Alfred's cheeriness faded.

"Wh-what do you mean? Dude, don't scare me!"

"I am not scaring you. I am telling the effing truth."

"Wh-what? Seriously?"

"Bloody oath." Alfred didn't answered for a while. "Fine. I'll return as fast as I can. But, that 'fast' is 3-6 months." Aussie flinched. "Dude! Hurry up! If you don't, you might regret it." Silence again, folks. "Why are you hurrying me?" Alfred finally asked. "B-because... If you don't hurry up, I, myself might fall in love with her."Alfred was shocked with that statement. "Dude you can't! I got her first!" Aussie sighed. "Like I said, hurry up and return for her." Alfred tightened his grip on the phone. "You bet I will."

And that's chapter 3. It's short and absolutely boring, I know... I am really sorry if I hadn't reached you expectations! Anyways, that's all ^ ^ Oh yeah... here's some translations:

Si ate Clara! Nakuha ng mga pangit na yon - Ate Clara! She was captured by those ugly Japs! Review please! I appreciate them ^ ^