Chapter 3

At the hospital…

Silence

Nobody talked, the room was silent the only sounds that came were from the beeping machines and the working nurses and doctors. The other nations had left after the incident the only ones left were Germany, Japan, Romano, Spain, France, England, Canada and America. England was currently talking to Italy´s doctor about the details.

Germany was lost in his thoughts; the German had a slight feeling inside his heart when he found out what Italy did to Austria, he still couldn't believe the little Italian did that. Hurting one of his friends without explaining, Austria was the one who raised him for Gott´s sake. The question was: why?

His Italian friend would never do that, he was friendly and so carefree yet here he was in the hospital waiting to see his ally. He was wondering what could've have made the Italian hurt Austria. Maybe it was because of what he had said yesterday…?

Germany cringed the feeling increased, he felt so…so…

Guilty

His thoughts were interrupted when England had finished talking with the doctor and was heading toward them. Romano was the first to stand up.

"So?" Asked Romano

England sighed "The doctor said that he´s going to be okay, he won't have any problem with the symptoms and system, he only has a concussion though he cracked a little open the left side of the head, but he will be fine he isn't in danger or anything" Said England

Most of the nations sighed in relief knowing their companion was okay.

"But there is a slight problem" Said England

"What iz the problem?" Asked Germany having feeling worried in the pit of his stomach.

"The doctors don´t know when he will wake up, it might take hours, days or even weeks for him to do" Said England

There was complete silence in the room only the sounds of the machines. The one to break the silence once again was Romano.

"Can I see him?" Asked Romano

"Yes the doctor said we could, but there can only go three people" Said England

Romano nodded and went to ask a nurse where Feliciano was but was stopped by Spain.

"I'm coming with you" Said Spain

"Me too" Said Germany appearing behind Spain

""What? No! Not a fat chance potato bast-!" Yelled Romano

"Lovi" Said Spain cutting him off and giving him a ´Please´ look

Romano stared at him for a moment then sighed "Fine the bastard can come" Said Romano grumbling

Spain had a pleased look and Germany only stared at both of them. They said their goodbyes to the other nations and asked the nurse where Feliciano was, they were at the fifth floor and stood facing the door "540" indicating it was Italy´s door. With a sigh, Romano opened the door. When he did, the first thing they saw was Italy on the hospital bed looking deadly still (Don´t judge meh…). Romano quickly zoomed over to Italy grabbing his hand and murmuring in Italian comforting words knowing well Italy couldn't hear him. Romano let the tears that he was holding all this time begin to fall.

Spain stood beside him holding the sad Italian trying to comfort him. Romano only ignored him and continued to hold Italy´s hand. Germany stood there staring at them and he looked over Italy.

Italy had a thick bandage wrapped around his head, had an I.V. on his arm and looked slightly pale. Instead of a peaceful face, Italy had a frown and a pained one. Germany frowned more.

Italy. His only best friend had hurt others. But Germany didn´t felt betrayed nor ashamed.

He only felt sad and guilty and he wondered why he kept feeling guilt over his ally…

Two hours had passed by and Spain had to leave with Romano. Lovino at first protested but later decided that he had to because he had to deal with his boss.

"Hey are you leaving too, Germany?" Asked Spain midway through the door

"Nein I will ztay a little longer here, good bye" Said Germany who was currently sitting in a chair next to Italy´s bed

"Well okay, adios my amigo" Said Spain walking through the door and closing it behind him

Germany watched as the door closed, he sighed and grabbed Italy´s hand squeezing it a bit.

"Oh Italy…" Murmured the German through the silence of the room

In Italy´s head…

Italy began to stir, he opened his eyes and a wave of dizziness hit him. He stood there shaking his head and trying to see through his blurry vision. When the dizziness started to fade Italy´s vision cleared. He only saw darkness he was surrounded by it, he could see himself but he couldn't see where he was. He was confused.

´Where am I? ´ Thought Italy, suddenly he remembered what happened at the meeting and the incident. Italy flinched, but stood still again he had a frown on his face. ´Why didn´t anyone believe me? I thought we were friends´ Thought Italy, he started to tear up.

Friend. That word already sounded dead to Italy right now. Tears started to spill already over Italy´s face.

"Aww please don´t cry little one" Said a voice out of nowhere

Italy Jumped and spun around to face the voice. He stopped dead on tracks. There stood another Italy. He looked a lot like him. He had the same hair color, same uniform and face. Italy inspected a little closer and noted that the other him instead of Amber eyes like him the other had Red ones like his fellow friend Prussia. Italy only stared at him with widened eyes.

"W-who are you?" Managed Italy to say out of shock

The other Italy only chuckled "Well dear I am you" Said the Red eyed Italy with a smile. Italy only raised an eyebrow in confusion (BTW he has his eyes opened fully right now…).

"Well clearly I'm not you but your reflection" Said the red eyed Italian laughing

"Reflection?" Asked Italy confused

"Yes your other you, I can feel all the emotions buzzing through you, I know how you feel and I understand you my dear pal" Said the Red eyed Italy smiling

"If you're my reflection, what are you doing here?" Asked Italy

The Red eyed Italy only smiled more "I´m here to give you something you always wanted" Said the Red eyed Italian

"What" Asked Italy with curiosity

"A real friend" Said the Red eyed reflection leaning close to Italy and wiping the remaining tears on Italy´s face.

"F-friend?" Said Italy

"Yes, I can give you anything a friend would do for you like: Trust, Love and Respect" Said the red eyed Italian, Italy remained quiet listening to what his other self was saying.

"All you have to do is shake hands with me and I'll be your friend forever" Said the Red eyed Italian

Italy thought for a moment, but sighed. He didn´t care.

Italy grabbed the other´s hand and shook hands with him. The Red eyed Italian smiled.

"Good choice my friend" Said the Red eyed reflection with a smirk

Italy smiled at his new found friend. He didn´t care if he choose something wrong. He didn´t care if something happened to himself.

Italy began to feel tired, his eyes began to drop. His reflection only smiled more. Italy´s eyesight began to blurry. His reflection walked away from him. Italy looked at his reflection questioning where he was going. His reflection turned his head around to look at Italy and smirked before disappearing in the darkness.

Italy kept staring at the spot the reflection disappeared, his eyesight began to darken and he began to fall. He felt himself sink in an unknown ocean.

An unknown ocean of darkness

Italy didn´t fight back, he let himself sink. ´It feels so peaceful and too silent´ Thought Italy before letting his consciousness fall asleep and succumb to the dark but peaceful ocean.

He didn´t care.

Because nobody would care.

At the hospital in the night…

Silence.

That word ringed once again.

The room where Italy was staying was silent; Germany had already left due that visiting hours were over. No movements were made except for the beeping noises the machines were making around Italy´s bed.

All movement was disturbed due to a shadow looming over Italy´s bed. The shadow looked over Italy and gave the sleeping body a smile. A menacing smile.

"Oh my precious friend" Said the figure. Rays of the moon shined through the room and making the figure visible.

"All I can give you are lies" Said the Red eyed Italian giggling darkly.

All that could be heard through the hospital were the giggles of the Red eyed Italian over the shining moon and the beautiful night.

Nobody would care.

The next day…

Germany woke up rubbing his eyes looking at the empty room. Germany frowned. He might not admit it but he did miss waking up and finding Italy sleeping next to him having snuck in the room somehow. Germany sighed before standing up and stretching his muscles. He had been informed yesterday that Austria had been released from the hospital but won´t be walking around a few days due to the wound. Germany looked over the clock and saw it was 7:04 a.m., he was planning on visiting Italy today. His thoughts were interrupted when someone banged the door open.

Germany jumped a little in surprise. It was his brother, Prussia. He was holding Germany´s cellphone.

"Kesesese~ Hey West, somebody wants to talk to you" Said Prussia smirking and handing the phone to Germany

Germany took the phone and asked:
"Hello, who iz this?"

"Hey Germany! It´s America and I have bad news dude…" Said the American on the phone

"Ja, what iz it?" Asked Germany

Prussia leaned in the door listening to Germany talk to America. Germany was listening what America was saying when suddenly his eyes widened and shouted out loud:

"Wait, WHAT DO YOU MEAN ITALY IZ MISSING?!"

To be continued…

Hello my fallowas, sorry for making you wait. I was going finish this chapter yesterday but I was cleaning my room plus today I started school and if you notice I´m gone too long it´s because of school work, exams, etc.

I hoped that you guys/girls enjoyed the chapter and everything BTW sorry for the cliffhanger.

Plz Review and Ciao mah Mochi fallowas~

Now I have to find a place to hide…

Translations:

Nein- No (German)

Adios- Good bye (Spanish)

Amigo- Friend (Spanish)

Ja- Yes (German)