Miabia100- SOOOO sorry I'm a little late on the update, but I hope this longer chapter makes up for lost time! Please enjoy, and review!
Flutter, chapter 7, Life is Beautiful part 2
Elizabeta pov-
I slowly approached the lions den, frightened out of my mind; I saw Antonio and Lovino arguing about something. They seemed to be going head to head in yelling, until it started to get physical. I knew something was off with Lovino he NEVER really hit someone, usually his threats were held in air. I bit my lip and continued to stare…
"Why, why wont you just listen to me! The curse is not some free for all, I understand if your afraid of death. But this! This is going to be your doom!" Antonio sounded worn out and tired, but his cries went to deaf ears.
"I DON'T CARE! I'LL BREAK THIS ORB AND LIVE FOREVER! I 've had enough with this life! Everyone hates me and I blame it on that SON OF A BITCH ROMULUS!"
I took a deep breath before mad dashing in there to stop Lovino from Hitting Antonio again. But Lovino was to much for me because of his adrenalin. I cussed at myself for not bringing my pan with me when suddenly I saw Lovino try and hit me but ended up dropping his orb in the process.
That's when everything went white.
Feliciano pov-
The noise was unbearable; the sounds of my dear friend and brother arguing brought warm tears to my eyes. I continued to cry small droplets clung to the orb in my hands like dear life. I thought about maybe calling Luddy, but thought against it, he seemed to be trying to work out his own problems with Gilbert.
Then suddenly I heard the sound of breaking glass and finally I saw a bright blinding white outstretch the whole manner. Windows breaking and wind blowing full winds and anyone within a full 5 miles would have felt.
I heard a man speak with a strong accent; it was so beautiful…
" For those who take this oath my then become immortal and represent thy country, with that said you would forever be watching over your country and its people. If you fail this, you will forever be forced to walk the earth as a fallen country, a devil of sorts. If you would like to turn down this offer speak now."
I heard shuffling but no noise
"Then except my gift." It stated simply and the heavenly presence was gone.
Antonio pov-
I watched in horror, as Romano rose above not on his own accord. The same process that everyone goes through. I haven't seen anything like this in years, it's been a while since anyone else excepted this curse. I looked to my side to see Elizabeta's eyes glazed over in amazement; Romano's body was soon completely engulfed in the perturbing light. He seemed to be shape shifting into something or someone else, his simple cuteness was changed into masculine features as he matured in 20 seconds flat. Before we knew it was over and he was lifted back down, he opened his eyes and the icy blue orbs that were there before had been replaced with golden green hues.
Elizabeta pov-
I watched in pure amazement as Lovi was lifted into the air. I thought a little about the chose I was about to make by breaking the orb, completely changing my looks and attitude to life. But, Lovi sounded desperate to get out of this, he always did seem a bit distant to everyone once you got passed his hard exterior. He was a lonely man that had not gone very far in life, and that's how I will always remember him; a sourpuss young man that had zero expectations for himself. I hope that one day he'll come to realize his mistakes in his human life and come to a close. He allowed himself to fall and never tried to get back up even if he could he always chose the easy way out of situations by yelling and cursing at anyone who tried to break that barrier he had set up for himself. I just hope that one day he'll let someone in and they will change him from inside out.
After a long hard empty stare I came out of my trance to a heavenly voice. It sounded foreign in a way kind of proper, very weird. As the voice stopped, so did Lovino and his floating act; I watched as he slowly dropped to the ground he stood tall and I mean very tall. He originally looked about 5'6ish but now he looked to be about 5'11ish just about the same height as Antonio. He approached us, his golden green eyes shinning in content, he smirked upon us when he stopped in front of Antonio and spoke arrogantly.
"What now tomato bastard? Is THIS why you wouldn't let me change? Because I could obviously tower you, AND beat you in a fight!?" He seethed out the last part.
" N-o No, Mano' I never said that to you because of that fact, but because I knew that you would lose everything like I did, you lose all of your friends and family and watch everyone die. I tend to stay away from humans in this forest, a solitary life, but your grandfather the Great Roman Empire, had graciously asked me to watch over his grandchildren and that I did." His frown deepened, Romano only slackened his position but he didn't speak.
"I was once a young man living amongst other poor, about to get married and start a life with the love of my life, Maria. She was the daughter of a wealthy farmer, her brown hair past her waist and dazzling brown eyes would dance every time I saw her. I remember the day I chose to purpose, she immediately said yes and all was well, but I needed a ring so a few weeks later when I could buy a ring I went to the town bazar and searched when I came to vender who seemed to have just what I needed a small but beautiful one carrot ring with a silver band. I was just about to pay when I large orb sitting on a lone shelf in the back of the tent was seated it was a large array of colors, quite charming during this time. I put the ring in my pocket swiftly and motioned to the orb, the man quickly told me that it was not for sale, when I had flashed him my money his frown became a wide grin, he carefully handed me the orb and gave me a warning 'Be carful young boy, the man who last had that orb came rushing in handed me the orb and told me to NEVER to drop it, as well as to NEVER give it to anyone. You seem muy dignified so I'll let you have it for a couple pesetas.' I nodded stupidly.
I didn't know it then but I had just sold my soul to lowly vender…
I had stolen a ring and bought an ancient orb, I was and still am a man of honor and stealing did go against my code, but for my fiancé I would do anything to see her smile. Wrong move, "
Antonio's demeanor had changed completely, his eyes showed betrayal and anger as he thought about it; he carried on though.
" I was nearly home when I had heard a carriage, and me being the goody two shoes thought that it was some soldiers coming after me when in all reality it was just a wealthy lord . I began to freak out and lash out searching for a place to hide when I hear the sound of glass falling, shards pierced my skin I froze and just before the lord had passed me I was engulfed into a vigorous bright light. When I had opened my eyes I heard a heavenly voice and speak out exactly what Mano' had heard. I made no noise and the progress began; when I was let out I felt taller and more masculine, my hair had grown out and its black curtain had turned a brilliant light brown chocolate, and my dark brown eyes had become a bight captivating green, the colors for a prince not a peasant. I was hafted up by the carriage men and placed inside next to a fat old man counting his jewels. He spoke with high class and asked me many questions on how I had gotten into the peasant garb I was in and where the king was. I stared at him confused , I was not the prince of The Kingdom of Espana, but a serf under a wealthy farmer. He laughed at my 'forgetfulness' and thought I had gotten amnesia at some point; he allowed me to stay at his castle until a meeting with the king later today. As expected the king had no clue who I was and offered an ear to my tale and gave slight nods to his guards as he explained my predicament. I remember the exact words, they still echo through my head sometimes, 'You are the represenitive of our gracious home of Espana.' He stated that blandly. I breathed slowly and shallowly how was I suppose to tell Maria that we couldn't get married, or live and see each other again!? I had gone into hysterics and was put to sleep in my new room.
The next day I asked a humble servant to go to my hometown of Granada and speak to my fiancé Maria Covas Callas about our predicament. He nodded of course knowing that I was his country pretty much, and ran off to his donkey in rush.
Later that night he had arrived and had a solemn face lacking color. 'My country…' he paused ' your fiancé, she well, has found a new lover and was planning on canceling the wedding..' I froze my mind thinking known stop, I gave out an anguished scream, breaking anything and everything in my path. For days on out I would bury myself in the oncoming wars with the fellow countries surrounding us and the discoveries of the new lands towards the west, planning on my crusade to destroy and concur only." Antonio's story was a sad one to say the least but it was somewhat a warning to us..
" I never saw Maria again, but I know her tomb is somewhere around this world, all we would talk about was leaving Spain and traveling all-around Europe and the new discovered lands of the east and west; when we had become rich and wealthy. With that I only hope that she was happy and lived the rest of her days pleasantly." He sighed when he said that last bit.
I only hope that Antonio has been happy these past few hundred years and has at least tried to let go of his past love for the trickster, Maria Covas Callas.
Hey Guys Miabia100 here, sorry about the late update, im trying to keep it at a steady speed. As you've just read lil Lovi has become a country, and you've also learned a bit about Spain as well!
One question remains….. What will Hungary and Ita-chan do?! Find out next week on Flutter, "A story of Determination. "