Yay! New chapter! This is sort of a Ariel x Germany chapter so sorry about that! But good news is… Germany's past is revealed! I may do more if I receive some requests. Please review because you know how I love reviews! Now, enjoy the story!

Chapter 5: Ariel's Problem

" You invaded Hungary's house with Bryan, my brother, France and Spain?" Germany asked Brandon. Brandon blushed at this and said " It is not what you think. I-I didn't know they were trying to attack the girls."

" Yeah, I was so surprised to see Brandon do this among all of the guys." Ariel said. It was two days after the sleepover and we were having training. Brandon still looked tried because he had to train with Germany yesterday since he is pretty good and asks him to be some kind of mentor. He didn't do well in training today so Germany had questioned Brandon and Brandon told him all that had happened.

" That is very inappropriate." Japan said.

" I knew he didn't mean it so I let him leave as the TGT beat the rest up!" I said.

" Except I hid out of fear and Belarus threatened to harm with with her knife if I don't leave." Brandon added.

" Ve~ I thought Belarus is a nice girl?" Italy asked.

" Trust me… she is scary…" I said, remembering the time Belarus attempted to kill me because she thought I was trying to make a move on Russia. Ha! In her dreams.

" Well, it's good to know that you aren't that type." Ariel said. I nodded. Last year, he had somehow joined the popular group in school, and then he started to change. Yes he becomes more relax but I like the previous him because then he was hanging out with bad company. He even started to take work slightly more lightly because of them. I thought he changed but I see he is still him. I'm glad.

" Yeah, at least he isn't like Germany with his p-" Before I could say anything, Germany already put me in a headlock. I started to sweat, Oh shoot. Then Germany started to wrestle me. Oh come on!

" I-I'm sorry! P-please s-stop. I-I won't t-tell." I chocked. So this is how Italy felt when Germany strangles him.

" K-Kristina!" Japan stammers.

" I-I'm fine…" I said. " F-for now…"

" If you are talking about Germany's porn magazines I already know." Brandon said Germany stopped strangling me in realisation and I wrestled free. Ariel then exclaimed " What?!"

Germany's face was red and exclaimed " How did you know?!"

" You were out so I decided to clean your room. But I had seen the porn magazines by mistake." Brandon said, shrugging.

" But did you really have to mention it in front of Ariel?!" Germany said as he stood up and pointed at Ariel. Ariel blushed.

" Well… Kris already knows so I thought Ariel will be fine with it." Brandon said.

" I-I think I'm okay…" Ariel said, i could see she's sweating even more than me.

" Okay, training is over for today." Germany said. Then Italy and Ariel cheered.

" Ve~ Let's have some pasta!" Italy said as he walked out. We were all going to walk away when Germany said " Ariel, you stay. You have to train."

Ariel paused in her tracks blushing, then she turned around and said " But I just practiced!"

" I told you, you need extra training. Besides you hardly did anything at all. Rest for five minutes and start running ten laps." Germany said.

" Ten?!" Ariel exclaimed.

" That's actually the least. Last time when I first started I had to run 15 laps." I told Ariel.

" I had to run 18." Brandon added. Ariel sighed. I passed her a bottle of water and said " Take a good long drink. You need it."

" Ve~ Do you want us to stay to give you moral support?" Italy asked.

" No, I'll be fine." Ariel said, then she opened the bottle and took one long sip.

" Well, I can't leave Ariel here so I will stay." Japan said.

" I'm going back to Germany's house. I need a bath." Brandon said and then he walked away.

" Okay… Bye Ariel, bye Japan." I said and waved.

" Goodbye Kristina." Japan said. Japan hasn't been calling Kristina-san now, just Kristina. I guess that's a good thing. I blushed and smiled.

" Bye Kris." Ariel said before she went and sat on a bench.

So the, Italy and I left for home. I didn't know and hour later after I came home and had a bath will I hear from Ariel again. Yuna was questioning me about the training and Ariel. " Poor Ariel! I will die if I have to do that!"

" Yeah, but Germany… seems to take Ariel lightly. It's ether Germany thinks Ariel is really hopeless for he's being biased." I said.

" Well at least Ariel gets to spend time with Germany." Yuna said.

" Maybe, but I don't think she wants to spend it this way." I said, then the phone ring. I picked it up and said " Hello? It's Kristina."

" Krisitna! Oh thank goodness!" A voice said though the phone. I knew is was Ariel.

" What's wrong? Did you escape training like Italy always does?" I asked.

" No, of course not. But it's really urgent! I don't know what happened! Germany was just running in front of me and then suddenly he fainted in front of me! Germany has a high fever. He's in serious condition. Japan's calling the ambulance and then Brandon. Please help!" Ariel exclaimed. Germany fainted?! How is that possible? Germany's like a big health buff! Germany fainting is impossible.

" Okay, I'm coming. But quickly go and help Germany! Get him to a shady spot and try to cool him down. I think he has been dehydrated. I'll be there in ten." I said then I put down the phone. Yuna, looking concerned, asked " What's wrong?"

" Italy! Germany's in trouble!" I exclaimed.

…

Italy and I went to the field to find Ariel fanning Germany with a broad leaf in a shady area. Brandon was there with a bucket of cold water, his hair was still wet probably from bathing. Germany looks restless, his shirt was open so that he could cool down. Brandon was wiping Germany with the cool cloth.

" Germany! Germany! Wake up!" Italy said as he ran towards Germany.

" Don't wake him, it may make things worse. The ambulance should come soon." Japan said, looking at the distance. " I hope."

" What exactly happened?" I asked.

" I have no idea. He just fainted right in front of me!" Ariel said as she kept fanning. I took out a comic book I have and started fanning Germany as well. Italy just seems to be panicking.

" I see the ambulance." Japan said. Soon, the ambulance came right in front of us. Two men came out with a stretcher and put Germany on it.

" Are you his family?" One of the men asked us.

" No, but he hasn't got a family. Only his older brother." I said.

" Call his older brother, we have to take him to the hospital." The man said.

" Can some of us follow him? So at least we can tell the others what's going on?" Ariel asked as the men carried Germany.

" Okay, two of you can go. The rest has to stay." The man said. Japan was already calling Prussia.

" Ariel and I will go." Brandon said.

" But I want to go~" Italy said.

" Please Italy? It's my fault Germany fainted. I promise you, you will see him soon. Please?" Ariel begged. Italy looked at Ariel and nodded as Germany was brought in the ambulance. Ariel and Brandon got in and the door shut close. The ambulance drove away and I could hear Prussia's voice over Japan's phone " Germany is what?!"

…

Italy, Brandon, Ariel, Japan, Amir, Prussia and I waited outside Germany's room nervously. We were waiting for him to wake up. Germany had go to emergency measures and was still unconscious. Prussia has drove at lightning speed to the hospital. Amir wanted to come along too. Since Amir lives with Germany thanks to Prussia, Amir knows Germany well and is also worried.

" How can this happen?" Prussia said to break the silence between us. He was sitting on the waiting chairs along with Ariel, Brandon, Amir and I. Italy looked through the window to see if Germany was up. He was checking constantly. Japan was also waiting nervously.'

" It's all my fault. If I had been better in fitness, Germany wouldn't be like this." Ariel blamed herself.

" It's not your fault Ariel." I said. " None of us expect this."

" I am completely baffled." Amir said, for the first time not shouting. " Germany is always careful and is quite fit. What could have made him faint?"

" Did he drink enough water?" I asked Japan.

" I am not sure about that." Japan said. " But I did know Germany was disturbed."

" How?" I asked.

" He seems… lost in his thoughts." Japan said.

" I hope Germany is okay." Italy said as he peeked again, hoping Germany would wake up.

" I'm sure he's fine." Brandon said rubbing his face.

" Men gott, I swear if he wakes up I will give him a piece of my mind." Prussia said. Then he stood up and said " There is no use sitting around like worry rats. It's time for dinner. It's on me. Come on Italy, I'll get you pasta."

" Ve~ Pasta~" Italy siad, cheered up. I knew it was only temporary since pasta always cheers him up. I had gotten something to eat earlier so I was fine.

" Get me a milo or something. I'm not hungry." I said.

" Nether am I." Japan said

" Alright, but milo? You are so not awesome." Prussia said.

" Shut up and go eat." I said. Ariel, Brandon, Amir and Italy then followed Prussia to the hospital canteen, leaving me and Japan alone. It was kind of awkward since Japan and I haven't really been talking much. After while I told Japan " Hey… you can sit down you know."

Japan was slightly startled and blushed, that made me blush too. Japan then nodded and sat down. That's how we were like for awhile, sitting next to each other, waiting. I know Japan likes ' sensing the mood' but shouldn't he talk to me? I mean, it's kind of pressuring. I took in a deep breath and said " Do you think Germany will be okay?"

" I am not sure, but I hope so." Japan said.

" I wonder why he fainted, maybe he really forgot about hydrating himself." I said.

" No, I'm sure it was something else." Japan said.

" Maybe he overworked himself." I said. " He's been trying to hard to help us defend ourselves he ended up over working us."

" It would be possible since he's training a lot more." Japan said, I looked at him, blushing. We are so close… it reminded me of the day… never mind. I also realised Japan seems pressured by something.

" Ariel really feels guilty." Japan said.

" Well, she just thinks it's her fault even though it's not. I hope she feels better when Germany wakes up." I said.

" Hai, she is a sensitive girl. She is a very caring person." Japan said. Then there was a silent tension between us. I blushed and looked away. Come on, Kris… you are suppose to be one of the courageous ones. Japan is your friend.

" Hey Japan, I know your worried but you don't need to be so worried. At least he didn't get into a car accident." I said, nudging him. Japan blushed again. Oh right, he's very conservative.

" Um… hai…" Japan said.

" Japan, you haven't been acting like yourself." I said. Japan looked at me, then blushed.

" Ever since I came here you haven't been talking to me like we used to. What happened?" I asked. " Japan, are you okay?"

Japan looked away, blushing red. He was quiet for a long while and said " Y-you really forgot?"

" No… I haven't." I said when I realised what he meant. " But can we just put that aside for now? I just want things to be normal again. Well, hetalia normal anyway."

Japan looked at me and then said " I'm sorry." I blinked and asked " For what?" Japan didn't answer, but he smiled.

" It's good to have you back Japan. Hey, how come you're not hungry?" I asked.

Afterwards, we talked like normal. Al like before. We have moved to other topics like how was it like in my world, the anime Hetalia and how they have been doing while I was gone. Japan explains he was doing fine like usual but Italy was fine for awhile. But before my arrival he really seemed upset. I guess that's why Italy tried to visit me. Japan said he also missed me but he couldn't show any weakness. Around that time Ariel, Amir, Brandon, Italy and Prussia came back. Prussia wen against my order for milo and bought me mocha. I had to go to the canteen to buy my own drink. Sigh…

As I was walking back to the waiting room, I had met Ariel along the way.

" Hey Ariel!" I said as I walked towards her slowly with the hot cup of milo in my hand.

" Hey Kris! I was just going to find you." Ariel said.

" Is he awake yet?" I asked.

" No… not yet." Ariel said. " Hey Kris, can I ask for advice."

Wow, am I becoming a councillor or something, But Ariel's my friend I guess I should help her.

" What's it?" I asked as I blew the surface of my milo to cool it down.

" Well you know I like Germany right?" Airel asked. I nodded. " Well… I'm not really sure if Germany would like me. I mean, he always seems to be strict with me and I think he sees me as a pest sometimes. I'm so bad at training and during our meetings I am so quiet that Germany has to ask me questions as if I am dumb. Sometimes I wonder why I fell for Germany."

I blinked and then said " Ariel… surely there were times he was nice to you." I said.

" Yes there is, but… I hardly see that side of him." Ariel said.

" Germany is a tough guy. But actually inside he is a nice guy with a soft side. You just haven't seen it yet. It took him forever to call me Kris" I said.

" Do you think… he would like me?" Ariel asked. I smiled, took a sip of my milo and said " I'm sure he might, but… try to act normally around him. Don't be so jumpy."

" I am not acting jumpy!" Ariel exclaimed.

" You just did, just act normally and soon, you will see who Germany is like." I said. " Just… don't give up so easily."

" Hey Kris… who will you choose?" Ariel asked. I knew what she was talking about. I remained silent. Before I could answer her, Italy ran towards us exclaiming " Ve~ Germany is awake!"

Ariel and I looked at each other before we ran to Germany's room. We entered Germany's room to see Prussia annoying the awake Germany, who was now in bed wearing a white shirt and white pants. He wanted to get up but Amir urged him to stay in bed. The moment Ariel saw him awake, Ariel ran towards Germany, bowed towards him and said " I'm so sorry!"

Germany looked at Ariel, surprised and said " What are you sorry for?"

" I'm sorry that you fainted. If I had been more fit we wouldn't have done extra training. I know you probably fainted because you did too much work so I am so sorry!" Ariel said. I walked towards Ariel and then said " No wonder you are Japan's ambassador. You really act like a Japanese person. Stand up Ariel." I said. Ariel stood up straight, blushing.

" It's okay… it was my own fault. I pushed you too much into training that I did too. I should have watch out that mistake since this isn't the first time I made such a mistake." Germany said. Ariel smiled. Then Italy hugged Germany and said " Good thing you're awake ve~"

" Italy, get off me." Germany said. Prussia, Amir, Ariel and I laughed. Brandon and Japn just smiled.

" Well, since Germany's awake he can go home right?" Amir asked.

" Yes, I can go home now." Germany said as he tried to stand up. Brandon tried to prevent him but it was too late. Germany wobbled on his feet before falling. Amir and Prussia quickly caught him and out him back on the bed. Prussia explained " The doc sats you are too tired to go back home. So you have to stay overnight."

" But- okay, I need the rest." Germany said.

" Yup! And then I can rest too!" Ariel said.

" Rest? You hardly did anything. When I am better we better start training again." Germany said. Ariel pouted. Then I laughed and said " Haha! Good luck Ariel!"

" I hope you get better soon Germany." Ariel said, smiling. I swear I saw Germany look away and blush. Then he mumbled " Yeah…"

I blinked, does Germany… like Ariel? Now that I think of it… Germany seems to soften a bit around Ariel, become slightly biased when it comes to training and now, he's blushing. I smiled, looks like you do have a chance Ariel.

Later, the rest of us have to go home. I had to go home with Italy. Japan was leaving alone because Ariel volunteered to stay in the hospital with Germany. Even though I thought Brandon should do it, I shrug it off and let it be. Brandon was revealed he didn't need to stay in the hospital. Ariel informed us that she will call if there is anything wrong. As we were walking out of the hospital, Japan asked me " Ariel's face was completely red when we entered Germany's room. Is she okay? Did she get dehydrated too."

I laughed, Japan seemed confused. Then I look at Japan and said " Everything's fine, All fine."

Unknown P.O.V

Germany struggled to sleep. He was sleeping lightly, but not well. He kept seeing images. Images of his past. This wasn't his life's images, it was his past life images. It was hard for Germany to see. Dirt, Gun, an apple, soliders… so many images. But the last is what terrifies him, a little girl about 9 with long dirty blonde hair and green eyes wearing a brown dress running towards him calling " Ludwig!"

" Luise!…" Germany exclaimed as he sat up right. Ariel, who was sitting next to him about to fall asleep jumped up in shock and looked at Germany. Germany looked around to see the hospital room, finally resting his eyes unto the malay girl. Germany sighed in relief, it was just a bad dream. Ariel, worried, asked Germany " L-Luise?"

Germany looked at Ariel, he blushed in embarrassment. He looked away and murmured " Sorry… I was having bad dreams…" Germany blushed slightly. Why was he experiencing these strange feelings? She was just a human girl, like Kristina. Why does he feel different around her. He seems to nearly think of her all the time.

" W-well… do you want to talk about it? It might make you feel better." Ariel said. Germany looked at Ariel and said " I rather not talk about it."

" But… you won't feel any better if you don't talk about it." Ariel added. Germany was slightly surprised and look at her. He tighten his fist into a ball. Then Ariel realised how uncomfortable he was and said " It's okay if you don't want to tell me."

" No, I guess… it's okay for you to hear." Germany said. He took a deep breath. He hardly mentions his past life to anyone. Only to Prussia who knew what was going on. In fact, Prussia seemed to know it. One name came to his mind when he remembers his past: Lucile.

" When my country was young, my family didn't start off well. We were always poor. We were farmers. Despite being poor, I had a family: my ma, my pa and my sister Luise. The first few years were well, we something to eat. I remember this time when I was ten and she was seven, we would always go to the apples trees to play. But, our good fortune wasn't to last. Eventually, there wasn't enough food to eat and my ma died." Germany said. Ariel remained quiet.

" My pa took good care of us. But he had a rival. Another farmer, just like us, as attempting to do better than us. Even though I was only ten I worked hard with my pa just so we have something on the table. One day, that rival accused my father of being a criminal. I remember when those soliders came to our house. I had grabbed one of the soliders legs, begging to let my father go. They kicked me aside and dragged my father away. He was killed the next day."

Germany stopped, he didn't have the heart to go on. Ariel put her hand on Germany's arm and Germany jumped in shock, blushing. Ariel quickly withdrew her hand, blushing too and said " Sorry…"

" No, it's okay." Germany said and continued " I knew I had to take care of Luise now. She had witness my ma's death and now my pa's capture. We tried to run the house ourselves but the crops withered and dies no matter how much I worked. When I was eleven, I took what was left of the crops, which wasn't much, a few necessary things and took Luise to the town. I took care of Luise the entire journey. Even when we didn't have enough to eat, I'll give it all to Luise."

" When we reached the town, I tried to find a job. No one had a job to give me. Even if there were some job, I wasn't strong enough to do it. Then I met a boy, around 14, he taught me how to steal. I didn't like it, but I had no choice. So I decided to steal fruits or vegetables whenever I have the chance to feed Luise and I. We can't cook the food but it was better than nothing. Luise never complained, she even tries to help me once or twice. I never allowed her to steal because you can get hanged if you do."

" This is what I did for the next few years. We had settled with a few youngsters our age to steal and live together. That is until I was eighteen and Luise was fifteen. I had stolen more things like money or handkerchiefs to sell so we can by better food. Luise had decided that she would try and do something for me. I was already planning to get a job since I was old enough. I had gotten a job and when I went to our hideout to tell her the good news, she was gone. The boy who introduce stealing to me, Ash as he calls himself, said she went to do a job. A big one. I didn't mean work, she was going to steal."

" I ran after her but when I finally found her, I saw her in the arms for two soliders and one of them holding a sac. I ran to them and begged for Luise's release but they said she had stolen jewellery from the rich people and was suppose to be sentenced to court. I kept begging her her release. One of the soliders say they will release her if they could bed with her. I got angry and started attacking the solider who suggested that. Luise had started to escape but the leader pulled out a new gun, a weapon new at that time and shot her dead. I screamed out in pain and attacked the solider who killed Luise. I had grabbed the gun and shot the solider. He died instantly. I ran to Luise and cradled her in my arms. She was only 15, 15! Before I could say my last goodbyes, the two soliders went and dragged me away, leaving Luise dead on the streets. I didn't know what happened next but I guess I was hanged the next day." Germany finished.

Ariel was completely silent. She was shocked. What kind of solider would ask for such things, not to mention kill a girl. She saw Germany's face was filled with guilt. Ariel thought Germany must feel so guilty, unable to protect Luise. Kristina had mentioned about the countries' past being sad. She didn't know it would be like this. Ariel struggled to think of words to comfort him.

" I'm sure Luise is glad you helped her." Ariel said " Otherwise she would have never reached the age of 15."

" But… if I had been more responsible… if I had gotten the job before…" Germany said, blaming himself. " She would have been happy."

" She's happy because you took care of her. I bet she is thanking you, right now." Ariel said. Germany looked at Ariel, blinked and asked " Did Kris tell you something like that?"

" Honestly, I think some of Kristina's wisdom rubbed on me somehow." Ariel said. Germany kept quiet. Then he smiled (a real smile), blushing slightly and said " Thank you… can you please not tell this to anyone. It's kind of personal…"

" Cross my heart." Ariel said as she used her pointed finger to draw a cross over her heart. " I think you can go to sleep now."

Germany then adjusted himself to go to sleep. But millions of thought came through him. His past was personal to him, especially Luise. Why did he reveal it to Ariel, a girl he only knew for two months. He also feels happy whenever he's with her. He cares for her unexpectedly. He has never felt this way about any girl. He remembered the time when Italy was annoying him

" Germany! Germany!" Italy said as he interrupted his reading. Germany was now getting fully annoyed. Is this the way Italy distracts himself from Kris? Germany fully knows of the unspoken tension between Italy and Japan. With Kristina gone, it was almost like the Axis are falling apart somehow. And Germany was in the middle of all this.

" What is it?" Germany said finally, not looking up from his reading. It was getting harder and harder to read with Italy annoying him anyway.

" How come you never get a girl?~ It would be nice to see you with someone~" Italy asked.

" Because I was never interested." Germany said.

" Why?~ Isn't it nice for someone to love you? Someone who will care for you and kisses you? Why?~" Italy asked.

" I told you, I wasn't interested." Germany said, now looking at Italy sternly. ' Seriously, can italian get any more annoying?' Germany thought.

" But why aren't you interested?" Italy asked. Germany was silent. Then answered " Because it never crossed my mind."

" Ve? Well, I hope I will see you in love someday~" Italy said.

" That would be a very long time." Germany said as he continued reading. He hardly read one page when Italy interrupted him again. Germany hoped to never come across the subject again.

Love? Is this what it is like? Those were the questions Germany asked himself but he shoved those thoughts away. No, it can't be. But what if… it is? What other explanation would there be? Ariel… was different, to him anyway. But whatever it was, he should concentrate on resting now. He slept well that night.

Ariel didn't sleep until Germany was in deep sleep. She smiled, she likes the German… but she is afraid the German didn't like her back. She sometimes wish she was as lucky as Kris too. But she was glad she could help Germany. Yeah… it was great.

Aw~ I love this couple! But hold on to your horses, because MORE AMBASSADORS ARE COMING! 9 of them, trust me, I counted. I tried to find ambassadors for your favourite countries but it was so hard finding the right ambassadors for the right countries! It will be divided into two parts. See ya soon!