I sincerely apologize for the super long wait! *bows with face tougching the floor* Things have been absolutely nuts around here... But fear not, lovelies! Your faithful writer has not forgotten you and the cliffhanger she left you on! I think it's about time we got caught up, don't you think?

America's P.O.V.

I woke up earlier than usual that morning. Greenland was still curled up next to me, her dark hair peeking out from under the blanket she brought me. She was convinced the sheets weren't keeping me warm enough, so she brought it for me from home. She's also been making me home cooked meals, since the hospital food tasted like it was made by… Actually, it was just so bland, it didn't have a distinct taste at all. I denied it, though she insisted on bringing be meals every day. It was strange, I haven't been taken care of by someone since I was little. It was… weird. In a nice way. Greenland did everything in her power to make sure I was comfortable. I felt a little spoiled. She was worn out from all that work, I guessed.

Still, something bugged me… I couldn't get Britain's words out of my head: "In such a vulnerable state, how do you plan to protect her now?"

He had a point, and a good one. If anyone were to attack Greenland, I wouldn't be there to defend her… I looked down at the sleeping colony. Her expression was peaceful and angelic, like she didn't have a care in the world. She felt safe around me. I couldn't let her down… I had to get better. I had to protect her! Because… Because…

Because she really was my Little Sister.

Germany's P.O.V.

I found myself more and more opposed to the idea with every step I took. Though it was usually hard to tell what he was thinking, I could tell Japan didn't want to go through with it either. It would be simple enough. Around this time, Greenland would be coming home to make lunch to take back to America. There, we would ambush her and take her back with us. It was so simple, but I still wanted it to be over with. Greenland seemed like a sweet girl. It was unfortunate that she had to get caught up in war at her age. She was old enough to understand what was
going on, but still too young to do much about it on her own. I knew that had to be difficult for her.

Still, a mission is a mission. We waited quietly in hiding for her to come home. To a new soldier, it would have seemed like forever. This was standard fare for us, however. Stake-outs weren't uncommon. I often took Japan with me on such missions, since the rumors of his ninja-like tactics are true.

I tried my best not to think about Italy. I couldn't believe he had been fraternizing with the enemy this whole time! Even still, I couldn't blame him entirely. I knew his intentions were good, but this is war. There isn't much room for friendship there, I knew that, but I couldn't get the image of his heartbroken expression out of my head. I hadn't told him where we were going, but I knew it would kill him to know once we'd gotten back.

Finally, we could hear the sound of a car pulling up. It was Greenland. Shcizer, she's with Britain! I should have known America wouldn't let her alone… I looked at Japan. He nodded. He knew what we had to do. I headed out first and attacked Britain, while Japan waited for the perfect oppritunity to catch Greenland.

Greenland's P.O.V.

I didn't expect anyone to be bursting out of nowhere like that, much less Germany! It scared me so badly, I dropped the groceries I held in my hands. Britain fought Germany back, but I could tell it was difficult. I couldn't move, or breath, or even think!

Britain sent an uppercut to Germany's jaw and shouted to me, "Greenland, run! Get out of here!"

My mind snapped to attention, and I bolted. I could hardly see where I was going. My tears blurred my vision, and my heart was racing so fast it was making me dizzy! I didn't want to leave Britain, but what could I have done?

I just kept running through the woods that surrounded America's house. Branches slapped me repeatedly in the face, and my clothes got all muddy from all the times I tripped and fell. Even though I was so far away from them, I could still feel someone following me! But why—

Japan's P.O.V.

I pounced at the precise moment necessary. Greenland put up quite a struggle, landing a few kicks and punches here and there (she gave me a very bloody lip from the last punch she threw), but I was ultimately able to overpower her. I held her arms behind her back so that she couldn't move any more. She still continued to struggle, shouting and cursing at me, demanding that I let her go. Even though she couldn't get away, her struggling made it difficult to bring her back. I anticipated this, which is why I brought along a drug that would knock her out. I took out the needle and jabbed her in the arm. She struggled for a bit, then after a few seconds, her speech became slurred and her limbs went limp. It wasn't long before I had hoisted her onto my shoulder and carried her back.

My end of the struggle lasted only about two minutes. I ran back to Germany with Greenland in tow. I signaled to him, and in the midst of his fight, he saw it. Britain saw as well, and stood in dark shock as I held Greenland's body. He shouted her name, and while he was distracted, Germany promptly hit him over the head, thus knocking him out. He laid there, sprawled out in America's yard as we carried Greenland back to our base. It all happened so fast, even with an unexpected accompaniment from Britain.

Italy's P.O.V.

Japan and Germany were still out on that "secret mission" Germany told me about. I wasn't sure exactly what that meant, but I wasn't allowed to come this time, so I stayed behind and made lunch for when they came home. I wondered where they went off to, but I didn't think much of it.

Germany's sausages were just about done, when I heard the front door open. I heard Germany and Japan, but I heard another familiar voice, too…

No… it isn't… they didn't…!

I ran out to meet them, only to confirm my suspicions.

"Let me go! Let me go, or you'll be sorry! Put me down!"

They did…

My heart broke as I saw Greenland being held by Japan, tied at the wrists and struggling as he dragged her off where we were keeping her brother and Norway. She looked up and saw me. Her eyes filled with tears of hurt and rage.

"You… You…! You backstabbing coward! How could you?! I thought you were my friend!"

I felt tears come to my eyes as well. "M-mi bella, I didn't—!"

"Don't give me that! You planned this with them, didn't you?! You were leading them to us, and now they have me!" She continued to struggle, harder this time, as Japan dragged her away. "You spineless, filthy liar!"

I stood there in shock. Tears ran silently down my face as I watched her dragged down the hallway. My heard ached. I didn't want this! I didn't know they were planning this! Greenland was my friend. I loved her too much to let this happen! My mind went numb. I felt like I was going to be sick. How could they…?

Germany put a hand on my shoulder and looked at me, but didn't say anything. I met his gaze… but I still couldn't believe it… I ran my sleeve across my eyes to dry my tears and pulled away from him, leaving for my own room. I couldn't even look at him at that moment…