Author's Note: Hey there! This is going to be quite a short chapter so yeah ;_; I've been really busy lately with camps and all that so I probably won't have a lot of time to update. Originally, I wanted this chapter to be about Francis and the Kingdom of Diamonds but I'm still having a bit of trouble portraying Francis and I have written that part halfway. Anyway, this chapter will feature a letter Lovino wrote to Feliciano, do enjoy!

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Disclaimer: I do not own Hetalia. All rights belong to Hidekaz Himaruya.

For old readers, in case you're confused about the change in order, I apologise for the mess-up of chapters! One very helpful reviewer has kindly pointed out the really bad structuring, which I have amended and hopefully it's better now. :) I have changed the order such that the story opens with Lovino first, and then goes around the other Kingdoms so as to give you readers a clearer idea as to how the other Kingdoms are run (haven't touched on the Kingdom of Hearts yet though) and also the backstories of the Royals.

"Dear Feliciano,

How's life working under the potato bastard? I hope he has been kind to you so far. (And that he hasn't been force-feeding you any potatoes.) Speaking of food, are you eating well? How's the situation at your Kingdom? We're doing alright. At least for now, I guess. How are you managing the resources? I've heard that the Kingdom of Spades is splurging on finding a cure, but I haven't heard anything from yours so far. After all, I haven't exactly had a meeting with the other Kings (though it's a good thing that I don't have to see the stoic face of that "Luddy" of yours) for quite a while.

You're probably wondering why I'm asking so many questions at once, and the reason is that I'm aware that as the Jack you have an armful of responsibilities like healthcare, housing, agriculture and all that shit and honestly I have no fucking idea how Daan even copes (okay, maybe it's because of the pay). So I'm a little worried about whether you will be able to cope. As far as I can remember, when you left for your new job you were still the dumb, airheaded little fucker I've watched grow up and it worries me that my stupid brother might cave under all the pressure that's been around since this shit started. So do let me know how you're doing. After all, it's my responsibility as your elder brother to make sure that you're safe and sound.

Okay, I think that came out sounding really cheesy, but there's no way I'm wasting ink and energy to rewrite that whole chunk again. But anyway, because we haven't written to each other in a long time, I thought I'd update you on the current happenings in our Kingdom. Would you like to hear the bad news, or the really bad news first?

Fine, the really bad news first. I. Oh God, I have no idea where to start.

Alright so I met Grandpa that day. He told me he had something important to tell me (déjà vu, yes?) and it was about that dumb heart problem of mine again. He said the old hag had sent him a letter telling him about how there was this Vargas who was the Jack of Diamonds. Like a really, really long time ago. And coincidentally, there had been a disease then too and everyone, even the guy's own Kingdom, came after him for his heart. But that asshole ran away. He ran away, Feliciano, like a coward.

… Damn, I know running away isn't new to our family. No wait, we must have inherited the running away from that shitty ancestor of ours. I bet that's the reason why you always fled from that weird girl who used to stare at you a lot (by the way I saw her that day and she's actually quite pretty now, though she's not my type) and why you and I have never successfully killed a spider before. But I digress.

I know I've been running away from many things all my life, Feliciano, but this time I'm not going to. Grandpa tried persuading me to escape with him but I can't. I have a whole Kingdom to lead; I can't be a coward like that bastard. If you're going to try persuading me to leave too, I suggest you save your energy and not try.

I have a method to save the people though I'm not sure how long it will continue working. But as long as it works, I'm not going to leave. It's a really scary thing, I never expected that I would have to deal with such a huge problem when I left for the castle. Sometimes, I kind of miss home. The simple times we spent in that humble house of ours, all the stupid things we did… Life seemed so easy then.

Also, before I left, Grandpa said something really weird. He said, "I'm proud of you, Lovino" or some shit like that and I didn't respond.

Moving on to the other thing. I got a new guard recently. His name is Antonio Fernández something something (I don't give a fuck) and right now I can't decide whether he is more annoying than that old man we used to have as our neighbor. Crazy Carl, remember? I swear, that stupid fucker probably has thousands of other people's photos plastered on his wall; taken from that creepy camera he always carries with him. And those binoculars oh my God. This Antonio is the exact opposite of Crazy Carl.

How do I describe him? Imagine a tall guy. Add messy brown hair and tanned skin. Doesn't sound too bad right? Now, throw in blindingly bright green eyes. And an even more blindingly bright grin and rays of sunshine. It hurts to look at that idiot, I tell you. Not to mention he seems to find the most random shit funny. Like we were visiting the people and for some reason he found it so fucking hilarious that a kid called me mean that he lost control and started acting like some insane maniac. Not to mention his laughter is fucking infuriating. The worst thing is, I'm stuck with this idiot until my original guard gets well. I reckon he'd be following me around for quite a while, I guess. Damn, I get a headache just thinking about him…

What the heck he just opened the door and claimed that he had entered my study by mistake. Which dumbass doesn't know the King's study? You should have seen his face though, all cheery and shit and then that smile of his literally fell off when he saw me. I have to admit he can be quite amusing sometimes.

Wait why am I even wasting precious ink writing about that idiot? I guess that's all for now. Do take care of yourself, okay? With the disease and all that. I'm sending a box of medicine along with this, make sure you, the potato bastard and Kiku drink a spoonful once in a while. You can give the rest to the people in your Kingdom but remember to prioritize the more serious cases first. I'm afraid I might not have enough to send to you the next time.

Hope to hear from you soon.

Yours truly,

Lovino

Lovino folded up the parchment and inserted it carefully into the envelope, dripping the wax and stamping it with his Kingdom's seal. He stared at the insignia, a capital A flanked by two lions on their hind legs, for a moment before calling for his servant to send the letter. The King then leaned back in his chair, looking up at the ceiling where his own face was reflected back at him in the polished marble. He took in his sleepless eyes and sunken cheeks, before pulling back his hand, disgusted, when he saw that he had unknowingly begun chewing his nails again. It was a habit he had developed recently, something that kept his hands busy whenever there was too much on his mind and too little that he could do about it.

There was a knock on the door, and Lovino braced himself for Antonio popping in again, mistaking his room for the toilet or whatever the fuck but instead of the guard's curls, a head of pale blonde appeared. It was Louise, one of Lovino's most trusted servants, and her appearance could only mean one thing.

"Your Majesty, the new batch of medicine has arrived."

Lovino's hand went to his arm again, where the bandage had been removed a few days ago. His body suddenly felt heavier, but his heart surged at the thought of doing something that would directly help his Kingdom and he stood up, giving Louise a firm nod.

"Alright. I'll get ready."

Hope that was alright! Thank you for reading, I'll be back soon. :)