Update XD I'm switching a few things round in this chapter ^^' All it means is that one thing happens sooner then it would of and that something else happens later :)
Getting away from the slow moving shadow was easier then China would of thought. The bridge was narrow but somehow sturdy, and the shadow seemed almost reluctant to follow them across it, hovering just at the beginning.
"I wonder why it stopped, aru..." China said, glancing behind them.
"I don't know" Russia smiled "But that's good for us. We should try up here next" he pointed to another set of old stairs.
China nodded in agreement before suddenly hugging himself, shivering slightly. Russia's beam faltered. He was still a little uneasy about the smaller nation's little...break down earlier. China had been acting almost distant ever since.
Maybe...Maybe the shadow has something to do with this? Russia asked himself. His little 'episode' was almost straight after it had grabbed him...
He found himself looking back down the stairs once they had reached the top. What was that shadow...?
"Wait, what's that?" China frowned, turning to a room titled 'Infirmary'. Eerily familiar laugher echoed from within, too distorted to be fully recognised.
Wordlessly, they agreed to enter and investigate the cheerful giggling.
They weren't expecting who they saw inside.
"Japan? And Italy too, aru?" China asked in surprise.
The other two nations standing in the middle of the room turned to Russia and China, both smiling happily.
"Ve? China and Russia! So you're here too!" Italy said joyfully. "Um, have you seen Germany anywhere?" His face fell when China and Russia both shook their heads. "Well...Germany's strong, so I'm sure he's alright" Italy smiled weakly.
"Right..." China's eyes narrowed as they set on Japan. "So you were here all along, aru? I understand that you were probably happy when you found Italy, but do you know how worried we were, aru? And there's some kind of black shadow thing lurking around this school too, it's dangerous here! We need to stay together, aru!"
Japan's smile didn't waver, seeming almost unsettling on the smaller nation's face. "I see..." There was a sort of chilling undertone to his voice. "I'm sorry if I worried you, China-san..."
China paused in any continuation to his complaint, taking in Japan's appearance. His eyes were dull and cold, his smile lacking any warmth on Japan's suddenly much paler skin. And, even though China had no idea how he missed this before, parts of his school uniform were torn, each cut framed by an alarming amount of dried blood. The way the lower part of Japan's right arm, which was covered in a lot more red then any other part of him, almost seemed to dangle from his elbow, as if it was being held in place by muscle alone, gave China the impression it was most likely broken.
"Japan...?" China asked nervously. "Are...are you alright, aru?"
"Of course I am...Why wouldn't I be?" Japan said before giggling merrily.
Japan...Giggling...
"Italy" Russia spoke for the first time since he had entered the room, sounding oddly serious. "I think it would be a good idea if you came over here. Away from Japan"
The Italian nation, who had been about to go over to China and Russia, stopped when he heard the rest of the Russian's sentence.
"'Away from Japan'?" Italy repeated, turning back to the unusually sinister Japanese man. "Why? Japan's our friend. He's my friend"
"Russia's right, Italy" China said firmly. "Come here. I...don't think Japan's safe to be around right now, aru" He tried to ignore the fleeting glare he received from Japan.
Italy shook his head. "What are you talking about? Japan's a friend! He wouldn't do anything bad to us, and-" He gasped, suddenly noticing Japan's arm. "V-ve...What happened to your arm, Japan? W-we're in an infirmary, right? Maybe we can find something to help, or-"
"Italy! Come here, right now, aru!"
"B-but Japan's hurt!" Italy whimpered, shrinking away from the angry Chinese man. "W-we have to help him, or it might get infected or never heal properly, or..." Italy trailed off, turning to a set off cupboards. "Maybe there's something in here...Just wait, Japan. I'll get something-"
"Ita-!"
Japan grabbed Italy's hand with his good arm, stopping him from moving away. "No...Stay here, Italy..." He was still smiling.
Italy finally seemed to realise something was wrong with his friend. "Ja...Japan?" Italy squeaked, trying to pull his arm away. "W-what's wrong? I-I'm trying to help..."
"R-Russia!" China said urgently "We have to do something! I-"
"If you stay with me, soon we'll see everyone again" Japan said "Even Germany-san. You do want to see him, right?"
"G-Germany...?" Italy said uneasily. "I...I do want to see him...But..."
"Then there's no problem, right?"
China's eyes widened. Japan's shadow seemed to be moving on it's own, growing. "Italy, don't listen to him, aru!" China yelled "He's trying to trick you, aru!"
"B-but-!" Italy sobbed suddenly "I-it's scary here...I...I want to find Germany, I-!"
"Good" Japan smirked, his shadow now bigger then himself. He stepped back. "Then, let's go find him, and everyone else" He turned his head to Chian and Russia, who were both sharing shocked expressions. "You two will join us soon too. I'm sure China-san won't be able to hold it off for much longer..."
Before either off them could ask what he meant, Japan jumped back, dragging Italy with him onto his own shadow. But instead of hitting the floor, they both sank into the darkness, until they had both vanished.
"N-no!" Italy screamed before he was fully submerged. "I-! Help-! Germany!"
With that, the shadow disappeared from sight, leaving no trace that it had been there at all.
Okay, that's two fanfiction now where there's an evil Japan and Italy get's kidnapped O_O Well...At least you know what happened to Japan now :) ...Sort off...Um, anyway, please review and tell me what you think ^_^