Chapter 6

"But we've never had a tie before." America studied Japan's face. "What do we do aru" China gave a fast look at England who shrugged in acknowledgement. When he noticed China's quick glances at the glass ceiling where a heavy amount of rain clouds had formed over them. "It'll be ok" looking over his shoulder China gaped in England's direction as he wipe his damp eyes using the sleeve of his blue jacket. "I hope your right" Upon finishing the sentence the lights in the stadium flickered off, leaving the countries in complete darkness. Yelps and cries flooded China's ears as the crowds uproar froze him in place. The shock rendered him speechless he only mumbled under his breath.

"Get the back-up generators on" Japan yelled over the audience. "But sir we've been running on them the whole time, the storm." Japan "tsk" at the ordeal "fine,grab all the flashlights we have" by now most had set on the lights from their phones.

"Japan what do we do?" America crawled around in the dark till he saw Japan's lights flash before him. "Hmm, I have an idea but it might not work because of the conditions outside"

"Well can't hurt to try!" Japan grinned at America's spirit. "Ok here it is"

"China where are you?" A clash of lightning reflected throughout the arena followed by resounding thunder. England paced around searching for China, continuingly hearing small screams. "Idiot" he said to himself as he reached into his jean pocket pulling out his phone. Which generated a faint light helping him navigate through the dark. After a few seconds on shining the light around the stage he found a small China laying on his knees, hands covering his ears. But the terrified look on his face told England it wasn't helping much.

Crawling down in front of him, England brought him close. Holding him in a tight hug, feeling him shake beneath his neck. "You'll be fine love, I won't let anything hurt you." Upon listening to England's words China clinged onto him returning the hug.

"England"

"Yes?"

"Thank you" At that moments his heart skipped a beat. It didn't matter how many cold stares he would receive from him, it was always worth it when he was this adorable.

"We'll we have to stay inside because of the weather,so everyone please stay where you are." America announced leaving the crowds babbling to proceed.

About half-an-hour later, the lightning and thunder subsided. Little droplets of water still drizzled outside. The stadium had become silent for the past 10 minutes, and very awkward. "Ok everyone, thanks to the end of the storm we can head out to the outdoor stage Japan and his crew had finished setting up." America howled. "Wait what are we going to do about the tie" a country yelled after America's response. "Yeah,who's tied with who anyway" anyone wailed. "Why can't we stay in here?"

America sighed as the rioting continued. "Some lighting bolt hit a powerline so this whole area has no power. We have a spare battery but its only has enough to power that small outdoor stage and on top of that it will only last about 20 minutes. As for the balance between the two competitors it's between Poland,Lithuania and China,England." Another moment of silence stretched itself throughout the countries,till a huge strike of cheers congratulated the winners.

"China,we..we" the sleepy nation arose from Arthur's lap,where he had laid his head after being quite weary of everything that happened today. "What are you babbling about now ahen" He rubbed his eye, still seeing himself surrounded by darkness. "Remember that draw between the performers." China sat up on his knees facing England, a small frown place on his face. "Yes"

"We'll it's between us and Poland's little unit."

"Hmm, that's nice…. Really!" England nodded, jumping up he reached a hand over to his partner who eventually took it. Both scurried over two where America had been with Poland and Lithuania by his side, Poland seeming very proud of himself.

"Ok everyone, here's the thing. To find the true winner of this competition will be having a final round between the two." He finished just before the crowd got up and ran out the front doors. All very eager to see the contests start. "Um America?" England tapped his brother's shoulder. "What was ALL THAT!"

"Whoa calm down all you have to do is think of some song that will win the whole thing, you got about 5 minutes to come up with something because I am pretty sure Poland wants to go first." Glancing back as Poland drag a worried Lithuania to where he remainder of the crowd had been leaving throught. "Ahhh damn you America not to mention all this planning between France and Japan had just spilled right under our noses.!"

But knowing England, America had already ran out of the stadium in a ball of laughs trailing behind. "Get back he.." But he was interrupted by a soft tug on his sleeve. "Oh China what's wrong?" That's when he finally noticed his wide eyes and pale face. "D..Do we have to go.. outside?" For a moment they both stood there silent, then and only them remained. England's gaze softened and he brought the shaking nation into a hug. "Well now let's not all our hard work go to waste." Kissing the crown of China's head he received a small nod before his hug was received.