Natalya

It was the darkness that kept me away from the light. The pain numbed my body but I heard the movements and sounds around me. Feliks' voice filled my ears. "F-Feliks?" I breathed. How long had I been unconscious? Everything felt so warm and sticky. My skin was burning, making my body sweaty.
I opened my eyes and before I could watch my surroundings, a pair of warm green eyes observed my face caringly. It weren't Feliks stare, but one of a man that seemed oddly familiar.
"W-What?"
My vision and senses must be delusional under the influence of my sickness. While turning my head a little boy came into my vision who sat beside me in a chair. He was sleeping peacefully and looked weak and vulnerable, just the way I felt.
Upon inspecting the chamber any further, my eyes finally fell on Feliks, who shot me worried look. "Nat," He smiled as he made his way towards my side. "You are finally awake."

I returned his sweet smile and sighed, motioning that I was still very weakened by my state. My eyes once again fell onto the other man, who held my throbbing hand. Before I could say something, Feliks started to explain the occurring situation. "Nat, I am sorry but considering your condition, we had no other choice but to choose him."

Raising an eyebrow, I starred at both men with a questioning face giving the Feliks the opportunity to clarify this incident.

"We found no doctor and your wounds have gotten worse. You suffer from an infection and therefore need to rest and be tend with utter care," He nervously stated. "The only one who has enough experience in dealing with such injuries is him." Feliks clapped on the other man's shoulder, who was the very one to blame for my wounds. A smirked formed itself on my face as I saw how Feliks was glaring at the Colonel.

"So, the one who is going to take care of me is the Colonel." I muttered between pursy breaths, pulling my hand away from his fingers.

"T-Toris," the man stuttered. "My name is Toris, please don't call me Colonel."

I glared at him as menacing as I could. To my dismay it did not frightened him, he only smiled lightly. For me he was still an odd person. How could he shot me a smile even though I have hurt his men? It was beyond my knowledge how his mind worked. Shooting Feliks a desperate and questioning look, I expected him to do something.

"I will watch over him, while he takes care of you," the blonde assured confidently before his face fell. "Nat. I still need to tell you, that we are being followed. Not only by the Royal Marine, but other pirates as well."

I stared at him with a lightly wide-eyed look, which I hid after a few seconds. Of course we would be followed by the King, a consequence of having abducted his son. But other pirates as well after one day?

Trying to steady myself on my elbows, I wanted to sit instead of lying.
"You cannot regain your health if you sit up." My 'caretaker' told me softly. Ignoring his cue, I sat up with the help of my hands and regretted it instantly. I hissed painfully, falling back on my pillow.
"Are you alright?" Toris asked, his voice filled with kindness. Admitting defeat was something unforgivable and I hated it, just like getting sympathy. Therefore, he got an answer that was underlined with pure pride. "Of course I am."
Not giving him any of my attention, my head turned towards the child next to me. His sleeping face looked innocent, despite the dirt on his clothes and hair. Who was he? He seemed so lost… Just like I was when I was young.

"What's his name?" The question was in the room before I could stop myself, but I asked it to no one particular.

"Raivis."

I looked up to Toris upon hearing the name. Every time he met my gaze, his lips formed a caring smile. He remained undaunted as I shot him a glare. Never before have I met someone, besides some members of the crew, who did not shudder from my piercing eyes. The movements from the chair near my bed distracted me, especially as the one who sat on it started speaking.

"Is the pretty woman alright?" The little boy stared at me with tired eyes. "I hope she will be okay." He added quietly. Wanting to comment to his sweet words, I opened my lips but got cut off by Toris. "It's Miss Natayla, Raivis."

And again, my sight changed towards Toris. Why on earth should one call me a Miss? I was a Pirate, trained to kill and to find treasures. For heaven's sake I am part of the crew that abducted the Prince. Plus I was the one who is responsible for his men's injuries. Someone like me wouldn't sit in the garden and drink tea. Certainly, one couldn't describe me as a formal Lady or Miss.

I was still being perplexed of Raivis kind words. Children were afraid of me, not only because their parents told them that I was dangerous, but also of my cold eyes. Maybe he looked at me with pity due my sickness. But it was not pity that was painted across his face. It was worry. It must be Toris influence on the boy.

My thoughts were interrupted by a knock on the door, which Feliks answered quickly. Feeling my hands being touched by Toris, I flinched, shooting him once again a tenacious glare which got answered by his light smile. It was either mockery or complete ignorance. Despite my hoarse voice, I wanted to say something yet my lips remained unmoving.

"I am going to use this alcoholic treatment," his eyes grew immensely uneasy. "It will hurt and feel like a ripping burn."

I couldn't place the way he was looking at me. Feeling extremely confused by his kindness, my brain could not decipher his reasons for his actions. The pain shot through my hand as Toris treated my hand. Based on my experiences, I was used to pain and wounds, but never before had I been in such a condition. Trying to avoid screaming like a maniac, I concentrated on Raivis, who watched me with sorrowful eyes.

It was all in vain, as the darkness welcomed me once again.

[A/N: Natalya's turn :D. I really want her and Raivis to be a cute team. They have a connection, sharing the same lonely childhood :). I know that in Hetalia, they don't really have much in common, but this is fiction after all, and I want it that way :D *Writer's power* . I hope there are not too many mistakes, I just finished this chapter and it is too late for my brain to write :'D *European time zone :'D*]