Sorry it took so long guys~

Here it is!

Spain walked through the corridors of his castle. After learning that the Prussia of this world seems to be closer to South, he has to work harder in order to capture the south Italian's heart. He wanted to learn more about South. So far, all he had learned that:

a). South was a colony of Turkey

b). South is one of the most powerful Empires

c). South is in a romantic relationship with another powerful empire, Prussia

Spain can't get the feeling of jealousy out of his chest. Whenever he sees the two together, which is a lot, his blood boils and his chest aches. He searched in some of the rooms in the castle. He stopped at the kitchen where he saw North with Belgium.

"North? Can I have a moment?"

North gave him a fake smile. Spain would know, because he, himself, does that sometimes. "Ve~ Sure Boss!"

Both left the kitchen and settled on the terrace. They sat on one of the iron benches and, for awhile, did nothing but stare at the garden below them.

"I am not that stupid, North. If you do not want to smile, then don't. I won't hurt you if you didn't."

North looked at Spain, then laughed. He rose a brow, "How observant. No one even suspects any of my smiles are fakes. So, what's been troubling you, ve?"

"South. I need to learn everything about him"

North narrowed his eyes at him. "ve, why?"

Spain shrugged. "Safety precaution. I already know so much about Prussia that I do not need to ask other people, but I have only known your brother now"

"Now?-Oh, that's right! You had amnesia-what do you want to know about him, ve?"

"Tell me all about your childhood. From when you could remember up until now-" Spain saw North's confused look, but before North could continue, he interjected, "-or until Turkey got him"

North closed his eyes for a moment. It was silent and the breeze was dancing on their skin.

"…I do not recall having any memories with South, but I do have memories with mi fratello, Romano"

Spain gave him a confused gaze.

North just chuckled. "You'll understand soon, you see, before all this, we were Veneziano and Romano. I remember…"

FLASHBACK

There were 2 chibi nations dressed in white. One had a blissfully happy expression and light chocolate colored hair while the other had a sour glare adorning his face and dark auburn hair. They were both carrying a weapon.

"Ve, where's nonno? I want to take my siesta!" the chocolate colored boy whined. He was carrying a well crafted golden bow in his hands.

"How should I fucking know?!" the boy with auburn hair retorted. He held a platinum cross staff. The bottom part of the staff was sharp and pointy, making sure that the weapon could pierce it's opponent.

"Ve, Romano! You know nonno said not to use grown-up words!"

Romano rolled his eyes at his brother. "Whatever, Veneziano" he mumbled.

Veneziano smiled. "Ve, what do you think nonno would let us do today?"

Romano just shrugged. "Same old, same old, I guess. We show him our skills, he fucking praises you, you go inside and do some art, music or clean, while I stay here to 'perfect' my attacks and defenses"

"Aww. I wanted to spend time with you fratello!" Veneziano pouted.

"Well, maybe later, mi bambino" a voice said from behind them.

"Nonno!"

"…Nonno."

The older man laughed. "Yes, the great Roman Empire is here to save the day! Now, show nonno what you can do. Veneziano? You go first"

Veneziano smiled then nodded. He took out one of bows and shot a passing deer in the leg.

"Outstanding Veneziano! Now go inside and study about trade. I will be there shortly, after I assist your fratello" Veneziano nodded and sprinted towards the large castle. The Roman Empire's smile instantly faded and was replaced by a stern look. "Now, practice"

Romano pouted. "Why do I have to have the fucking hard weapons while Veneziano could use the bow, dammit!"

Rome held Romano's collar and brought his face towards the young nation. "Listen here brat, I train you to become the best warrior to protect your defenseless brother. So stop complaining and start swinging. Each incorrect swing is 50 sit-ups, got it?" Romano gulped then nodded. "…Good. Now show me"

Rome released Romano and the boy did what his grandfather asked him to do. It was hard, and it took almost a whole day, but Romano could now kill more animals than Veneziano could.

The next day, Romano woke up to an extremely annoying voice. He opened his eyes to see his idiot of a brother on top of him, giving him a large grin. "Ve, Fratello! It's Sunday! You know what that means?!"

Romano yawned and rolled his eyes. 'the dumbass woke me up for this'. "…Sunday mass?"

Veneziano laughed. "Of course! But that wasn't what I meant! Ve"

Romano smiled gently. "I know what the fuck you were talking about. I was just messing with you"

Veneziano stuck out his tongue. "Meanie!"

After their usual Sunday mass, the Italian twins ran through the forest and stopped in front of a gorgeous lake.

"Isn't it great we found this? Ve, it would be our secret Fratello!"

"Of fucking course! I would give you shit if you opened your damn mouth about this to anyone, you bastard!"

"Such colorful language Fratello! Make sure that nonno does not hear you, ve, you'd be punished again" he frowned when he remembered his fratello's last punishment.

Romano just rolled his eyes. "Whatever"

Both brothers stood in front of the lake. They enjoyed the serene scene in front of them then they held hands and closed their eyes.

"Ve, I wish we could always be together!"

"Dammit! I wish we could always have a shit-ton of fun!"

They opened their eyes and smiled at each other, then they began o play tag until it was time to go back home, this was their tradition every Sunday.

Once they were back in their nonno's castle, they immediately took a bath and studied. Veneziano has arts, music and culinary, also a little bit of trade. Romano had the full lesson on trade and economy.

This was their schedule. If they were not training with their weapons, they were asked to study the stuff their nonno told them to read. Since Veneziano usually finishes earlier, he has a lot of spare time. He uses this to help the maids clean the house.

Everything was going smoothly, though Romano would usually complain that their nonno favors Veneziano more, they were happy.

Until the fall of the Roman Empire…

The two boys stood there, watching one of their family member fade into nothing. Veneziano had big, fat tears in his eyes while Romano was emotionless.

"V-vene…ziano…" Rome wheezed quietly. "C-come here…."

Veneziano was still sobbing but went closer to his nonno.

"Take care… of your land and… people, okay mi… bam…bi…no?"

Veneziano nodded as more tears started to fall from his eyes.

"R-rom…a..no…"

Romano stepped forward. "What is it old man?"

Rome grinned. "T-try… not to sc…rew up…."

Romano just stared at him, then scoffed. "Whatever"

Then, Rome disappeared. He left his grandsons to fend for themselves.

After a few months…

Austria came into the Italian's home and showed them a what appears to be a contract.

"I own you both now. Pack your luggage, we're leaving"

The twins had no say in the situation and did what the Austrian said.

The next few years were hell for Romano.

Though he knew his nonno had favored Veneziano over him, but at least he had the decency to show that he cared. At least he made Romano study the basic stuff of being a country. He studied economics and military. He also read a few of the history books in their library! Austria treated him like trash. Hell, he doesn't even talk to him! The only communication they have is when Austria rants at Romano for something he did.

They met the country, Hungary, which was Austria's wife. She was really beautiful and very nice. She was the only one who understood Romano and his clumsiness in cleaning. When Hungary visits, she and Romano goes to the garden where they would practice their weapons. Hungary had either a shotgun or a 2H sword, while Romano used his Cross staff. It was fun having Miss Hungary around, but she seldom visits. Romano misses her dearly and wishes that she could just stay with them, but her boss refuses, so Romano is stuck with the snotty Austrian.

The first few months, Austria tried to teach the Italian brothers music. Veneziano, having a background on the subject, had already got the hang of playing the piano. Romano couldn't and always missed a key, Austria was frustrated at that and decided that Romano should play a different instrument.

Romano tried the flute. It just caught his interest. He still couldn't get it but refused to get help. So when everyone was asleep, he would secretly sneak out of the house and practice the flute on top of an olive tree a bit far from the house. He did this every night. When he was finally able to do a simple tune, he was excited to show Austria. But when he entered the music room, Veneziano was on the piano, playing difficult piano pieces. Austria was there smiling gently at Veneziano. When Veneziano was done, Austria congratulated him.

"Glückwünsche, Italy. That was a marvelous piece!"

"Ve, Thanks Austria! I do wish fratello was here. I wanted him to hear me play" Veneziano frowned.

Austria shook his head. "Your bruder does not recognize the beauty of music. If he did, he should've practiced and tried to at least complete a single easy song. I bet if he did practice, he could only do an elementary level song"

Romano felt his chest ache. He HAD been practicing. Just because Veneziano had experience on the field of music doesn't mean that he had. It was unfair. And worse, he heard Austria call Veneziano, Italy. Veneziano only represented half of Italy. Had they forgotten he was Italy too?

Romano was hurt. He quickly yet silently ran away from the house. He grabbed the staff his nonno gave him and went to his secret place, the small olive tree. There, he practiced his movements, cutting each leaf that passed him into 2 separate pieces.

He wanted to hurt Austria. He didn't like to be compared to his Fratellino. He glanced at the flute and picked it up. he desperately wanted to throw the instrument and watch it break into pieces, but a part of him said not to. He didn't. he had no idea why, but he listened to that voice in his head. Romano sighed and curled into a ball at the base of the olive tree.

'Why does everyone prefer Fucking Veneziano than me?'

In the next week, Romano and Veneziano was assigned to clean Austria's office. Romano knew there were a lot of breakable and valuable stuff in the office, so stayed extra careful. They were almost done cleaning when Veneziano knocked over a large jade vase. Veneziano gasped and tears were already forming in the side of his eyes. Romano quickly saw the tears and wiped them away.

"Shh… Shit happens. It'll be fine. That I could swear…"

Veneziano nodded and calmed down.

They heard frantic footsteps walking towards the room. There they saw Austria looking at them in panic. Then when he saw the broken vase, his panic turned into outrage.

"YOU!" he pointed one of his fingers towards Romano. "I KNEW you were a troublemaker! Did you know how much that vase COST?! No, you DIDN'T, you selfish piece of trash! You ALWAYS manage to screw everything up! What's your excuse this time? A squirrel came in and peed on your shoes making you lose balance and hit my VASE?!"

Veneziano was openly crying at that point and Romano had his eyes covered by his hair. "Ve, Austria! D-don't get mad at fratello!" Veneziano sobbed. "I-it was my-"

Austria laughed. "Now you fooled your bruder into getting punishments? What did you do? Blackmailed him, huh? Is there any good inside that wretched heart of yours?"

Romano was trembling at that point. Veneziano tried again. "Listen, ve! It really WAS me! Please! Romano had nothing to do with this!"

Austria shook his head. "Stop it Italy. Do not protect him. I know you're innocent. Stop playing the martyr"

"No! ve, Austria! Just listen, really! Romano was-"

"Enough Italy! And that's an order! Shut your mouth as I talk to your ill-tempered bruder"

Veneziano wanted to protest again but was stopped by an outstretched hand.

"He's right, Italy, please stop." Veneziano was shocked and concerned now for his fratello. Romano shifted his gaze from Veneziano to Austria. "Yes. It was my fault. So what?"

"I'VE HAD IT with you, ungrateful attitude! Guards! Seize the prisoner and lock him up! I'll be there shortly"

The guards quickly took the thrashing Romano out of the music room. Veneziano stared at his brother, shocked.

"I better be off now. Auf wiedersehen Italy"

Veneziano nodded and waved goodbye as well.

The guards took Romano into a basement. There are chains bounded to the chibi nation's arms and legs. Romano shouted. "Let me out!"

In the middle of the room was a grand piano. Austria sat on the piano and faced the beautiful instrument. "This is punishment Romano. You shall remain here and shall have the punishments regularly until some Arschloch gets you"

Romano's eyes widened. "P-punishment?"

Austria nodded. "This is your first" he waved his hand, signaling the guards. "The guards shall slash your skin in any way they please, but they could only do it while I'm playing my piano.

Austria picked Canon as the song. It was relaxing at first, until the guards started slashing their blades on Romano's skin. While Romano screamed in pain and misery, Austria was playing his piano without a care in the world, trying to zone out the ear-splitting screams of the chibi nation.

Once Austria was done, the guards stopped slashing the kid. Austria shook his head.

"The next phase of your punishment is the title Romano. The name Romano, or man of Rome, is grand and rewarding to be bestowed on you. From now on, you shall be South! Always the lesser equal"

And with that said, Austria exited the room.

It's been a week since Romano was punished by Austria. Each day, the guards would slash Romano while Austria plays his piano. But this time, Austria did not go to his cell at the time he said he would come.

Austria had a meeting with Turkey.

"My boss said that we need to conquer you"

Austria scoffed. "No doubt there, but there is an offer I want to create. It goes like this, you do not invade my empire and I will give you one of the Roman Empires"

Turkey raised a brow. "How do I know you're not just faking it?"

Austria stood and gave Turkey Romano's cross staff. "I remember that only the heirs to the royal family. It is his cross staff'

Turkey laughed. "Alright! You've got yourself a deal"

Austria asked the guards to go fetch South.

Once south had emerged from the basement, Turkey raised an eyebrow. The white clothes that South was wearing was covered with old blood and fresh blood.

"Hey kid. I like your clothes. Blood suits almost everyone" Turkey laughed manically. "Come on. Your mine now. Pack your stuff cause your moving in with me. I'll wait for you in the carriage"

Romano was broken. He was a toy that could never be fixed again. Once he was done packing, he walked all the way downstairs, where he saw his brother.

Veneziano was crying. He made his fratello cry. "Don't leave! P-please! Ro-romano…Nonno left us, now your leaving me?"

"…" Romano said nothing.

Veneziano felt hurt then suddenly the felt anger.

"Fine! GO! Austria was right, you don't really love me" Veneziano has tears nonstop flowing down his face. "W-what changed….?

Romano sighed. "Everything. You may not know, but Austria changed my name. I am South now" he began to walk towards Turkey's carriage. "Oh, and these are Romano's last words to his prezioso fratello, " Romano turned around to look at Veneziano one last time "Ti amerò per sempre (I will love you forever)"

Then Romano was gone, there stood a different character in front of him. South, an emotionless nation.

"Oh, and Austria, just something I want you to hear. I hope whenever you play your piano, you could hear the screams of your victims. The louder you play the louder their voices would be"

South quickly went inside the carriage and the vehicle left.

"Now we don't need to worry Italy…" Austria said, trying to comfort the crying chibi.

Veneziano glared at Austria. "He wasn't a problem to begin with! Oh, and do not call me Italy either! I'd like to be called the same as my fratello. I'll be North from now on"

What do you think would happen next? More about South with Iceland and Belarus!

And a bonus on a Prumano Date!