Hetavania

Chapter 12

Once they reached the Dark Chapel, Germany looked around.

"So, this is the Dark Chapel." he said. "Vell, I can see vhy its dark."

"The windows don't let that much light in here." Soma said. "Getting to the point, we go through here to get to the Condemned Tower. There's a room here that's sealed off by darkness."

"Si~ Soma has'a been protecting us so'a we don't get'a hurt." Italy said smiling.

Once they got to the Condemned Tower, they followed Soma to the room that was sealed up. Julius and Arikado were there.

"Break this barrier?" Julius asked Arikado. "Its definitely possible. But there's no guarantee that I'll have energy left to fight."

"Without your power, its impossible for us to get through." he responded. "They have to be stopped at all costs."

Julius thought about it for a moment and stared at Soma and his friends. He sighed and looked back at Arikado.

"Well, I suppose this is an emergency...Fine. Stand back." Julius said.

Arikado backed up and Soma had his friends stay back.

"Here goes."

Julius concentrated and light energy formed into a cross over the dark barrier. He yelled a bit but the power he used broke the barrier before them.

"Ungh...The barrier...It's gone." Julius said being exhausted.

"I'm sorry..." Arikado said.

"Go already! There's no time for chitchat." Julius said.

"Right." Arikado said.

Arikado walked over and jumped down into the now open path way leading to th Mine of Judgement. Julius looked up.

"Soma? Growing old is a horrible thing." Julius said.

"Just relax. Don't worry. We'll take it from here." Soma said.

"Si, we'a will also help them out'a." Italy said.

"Satser du! We'll be doing our best." Denmark said.

"Hai, Soma-san won't be arone through this." Japan said.

"Ja, ve are all strong fighters...Aside from Feliciano." Germany said.

"Be nice Ludwig, Feli's been a big help." Soma said.

Germany was slightly dumbfounded at Soma's comment and Julius spoke up.

"Alright, I'm counting on you. Don't let me down." he said.

They all dropped down into the mine of judgement and immediately located a room they could rest in. They didn't stay long and moved on. The enemies that they were now facing were completely new. A Giant Slug (a giant mollusk with an equally huge shell), Tanjelly (a jelly-like monster that is resistant to physical attacks), Gaibon (a fiend that serves the grim reaper. It can spit fire while flying), and a Slogra (a fiend that serves the grim reaper. It fights on the ground with a spear). They found a warp area, its necessary so they could see how the book repair was going.

"Alright, At the end of this area, we will most likely be battling another boss. Perhaps Dracula's confidant." Soma stated.

"Confidant?" Japan asked.

"In all the times that Dracula was still alive there was one who served him. Death." Soma explained. "Beware of his scythe."

They nodded and continued to head to the bottom.

Meanwhile in the area Yoko, Norway, England, and Romania were at, the book was coming together at a speed that would be fixed after the next boss was beaten.

"So this is how you all got here. I have to say, I never thought other worlds existed." Yoko said.

"We never expected that Italy would bring a book of powerful magic to the world meeting." England said. "Seems this world has changed him slightly."

"From what Soma told me, he heard Italy yell for help. Soma saw that Italy was about to be attacked by a Wrag. I think its also helped Soma too not to do something alone." Yoko explained.

"You worry about him?" Romania asked.

"Yeah, but not as much as Mina does."

"Can you tell us about her?" Norway asked.

"Sure, Mina is the daughter of a man who runs a shrine. She and Soma were together during the first time Soma discovered he was supposed to become Dracula. The Castle was hidden in the Solar Eclipse but from that day, Soma had opened his heart to friendship. Sometimes I wonder if they'll start dating soon." she said with a slight giggle.

"They must be very close, when Soma thought Celia killed Mina, he just about lost it." England said.

"I heard from Julius, it was very close." Yoko said.

Romania continued to watch the book while the others talked.

Meanwhile...Soma, Japan, Italy, Germany, and Denmark were standing before a sealed door after healing.

"So then, this is vhere ve battle a boss." Germany said.

"Låsen ser kompliceret." Denmark said in his language.

"The lock isn't really hard to open with the right seal." Soma said.

Soma lifted his hand and drew the magic seal on the door unlocking it. They went into the room.

"Careful, he's coming." Soma said.

Three massive black lights came together and formed Death. It wouldn't be an easy fight. They had to run from his scythe when he attacked them with it. Germany shot at Death and Denmark would try to hit Death with his axe. Italy used the power of Holy lightning to hit Death even as he moved. They thought it was over when he stopped moving but they were wrong, Death just changed form slightly and was more powerful. he fired four huge lights that formed into monster skulls that tried to hit each of them. Soma did take a lot of damage from one but stood back up. He smirked a bit and spit out some blood from his mouth. He drew out his sword. Some held out his hand and used Erinys's power to cause a lot of damage as an Erynis's power is equal to that of light.

"Now!" Soma yelled to Japan and Denmark.

Japan instantly understood and rushed at Death pulling out his Katana in what's called a mortal draw. when one draws their sword usually as the enemy approaches. Denmark didn't get it at first but attacked bringing his axe down through Death. Soma use a portion of his magic to make his sword larger, and he brought it down on Death. Now that Death was stunned, Soma used the magic seal to kill him and acquire his soul.

"We'a did it!" Italy said being very excited.

"Heh...Yeah, we sure did." Soma said.

"Soma-san, are you okay?" Japan asked. "Ah, you're hurt!"

"Nothing to worry about." Soma said. "Lets get to the healing room, I can recover there."

Germany walked over and grabbed Soma's arm bringing it over his shoulder.

"Ve don't need you to fall over before ve get to the healing room." Germany said. "Maybe I should get a sword."

Soma chuckled slightly.

"Told you so." he said.

They left the boss room and walked to the healing room. Italy and Denmark helped settle Soma near the angel statue that was flowing and Italy activated it the way Soma normally did when they were injured. It took only a short time for Soma's wounds to heal and he sat up. In fact, they were all healed up and headed to the warp point. When they returned to the Lost Village, Romania met up with them.

"The book is reconstructed. We can leave very soon." Romania said.

"That's great news Romania." Denmark said.

"Go ahead and get ready." Romania said.

Italy heard this and looked away, Soma took notice and walked over after buying some supplies.

"You okay Feli?" he asked.

"I'a don't want to'a leave yet Soma." Italy responded in a somewhat quiet voice. "I'a don't want to'a go back until I'a help you through the'a rest of this."

A bit surprised, Soma thought for a moment and then looked at Italy. He leaned over and whispered.

"Lets go quickly while they are distracted." Soma whispered.

Italy nodded and followed Soma as fast as he could to the warp gate. The warped back to the Mine of Judgment just as Norway had noticed their departure.

"I think we better reconsider leaving so soon Romania. Italy and Soma just left the area." Norway said.

The five countries stared in surprise when Norway said that. They did have a few choices. Follow Soma and Italy which might cause them to get lost in the castle, or stay put and wait for them to return. Julius returned and looked at Norway.

"Let Yoko recite the spell to Italy. Its better if you go back now rather than later." Julius said. "Soma and Italy are heading for the most dangerous area yet. You won't be able to follow them through this area."

Needless to say, Germany wasn't too happy and refused. The others also agreed making Yoko sigh.

"When this castle comes down, we all have to be outside the castle, might be best if you three recite the spell out there."

With a hesitant nod, they agreed. All they can do, is hope that Italy will be safe.