Teleported Into the Looking Glass(6)
Title: Teleported Into the Looking Glass
Author: mistressssnakey
Character(s): America, Japan, Italy and Russia(for now).
Pairing(s): Pairings will be announced as the show up.
Rating: PG13(this chapter is pretty PG, but rating will go up).
Warnings: Some OOC.
Summary: America, Italy and Japan find themselves in an alternate reality after a failed experiment. There things are quickly put at stake.
This story can be found at FF.net
Chapters: [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19] [20] [21]
All six nations in the room remained quiet. With their own reactions to having seen America and now knowing that this Italy and Japan were now their own, they doubted that would be a good idea. But they were still just guest in Russia's home. If he thought that everyone else was ready to meet them, then they would go. Plus most of this nations had never met America or had seen very little of him. The true surprise would come from seen parallel versions of their friends. At least they were thankful for that. Another reaction like Canada's would be too much.
Plus they were starting to feel the time they had spent talking. Sleep was almost beginning to catch up with them and their eyes were growing heavier. They were even feeling hungry again. A signal that more time that they could imagine had gone by. They tried to locate a clock to at least have some idea how long they had spent in there. But none was in plain sight
Canada was still recovering. He wouldn't look at America directly without crying once more. But his hand kept slipping to touch the other nation. To make sure it wasn't just a ghost. But a living copy of the brother he thought he would never see again. There was still a hint of fear that this was just some crazy dream. It made him afraid. The dreams he had about his brother always ended up like that faithful day. Canada was doing his best not to think of that. He was one of the remaining countries that still had a chance of fighting Cuba. If the others say him as a shivering wreck, what kind of hope he would give them? They expected from him an image of leadership and strength. Together with the remaining powers they would finally put an end on the war that had taken and was still taking so many lives.
They still needed to think about all that. Of finding the nations that Cuba had taken, if they were still alive and getting them out. They hoped their friends were still alive. Their hope lay in that Cuba wouldn't risk killing a nation for a new one to be born. That could end up in his enemies' hands. Of course neither of them knew how long it would take for a new nation to be born. Things worked differently for every nation. For once the Italian brothers had been around while the Roman Empire was still around. Canada himself remembered a woman in his childhood, one that he guesses had been North America.
Finally they decided to follow Ukraine. America stayed behind, with Italy and Japan walking together before him. The rest of the group walked before of them. They would come in first and salute their friends. Then they would join them. They guessed that everyone knew of them, even if they weren't informed of the guesses they had made during their own conversation. But at least they would be more prepared than Canada, France and Spain had been. That at least put their minds at more ease. As they walked they glanced out of the windows, daylight purred in. For how long had they sat in there speaking and listening?
Ukraine stayed behind as the others walked in. She kept giving them quick glances and blushing shyly. While Ukraine had met Japan and Italy before, even it had been different version of them. This was the first time that she had seen America. Canada and England both shared a few paintings of the colony. But they had been of his younger years. The nation there had changed a lot since his colonial years. It was almost like meeting a new born nation, not knowing what to expect from them.
"How many nations are in there?" Japan noticed how embarrassed she was tried to have a small conversation to distract her while they waited. She wasn't very different in her manners from their own Ukraine. But they could still see the same loom the others had in their eyes. They were sure if they were able to get back, that look would always stay with them. It was a look that no one would ever be able to forget.
"Not as many as we would have hoped." Her face felt at that. Neither of them dared to ask what had stopped the others from making it. Ukraine was about to say something else when the commotion inside died out abruptly. Their heads turned towards the door, almost expecting for someone to come out. Instead of that thought, Ukraine spoke again.
"That's brother's signal. Italy. Japan." She looked directly at both nations before continuing. "You two should go in first." She tried to give them a reassuring smile.
Both nations looked at America who in return gave them one of his grins and nodded. He wasn't particularly looking forward to meeting all of those nations. Nations that knew that their own America was dead, he wasn't even sure most of them had met him. If this world's America's childhood had been anything like his own he knew he had been pretty isolated from the rest of the world. Even after his independence from England it had taken some time before he had started relationships with the rest of the world.
The commotion inside started again and they could hear the sound of steps as the other nations surrounded Japan and Italy. They could hear people talking, probably trying to ask questions. But with everyone talking so fast and together it was almost impossible to make out what they were saying. It didn't help that most of them had their own accents and foreign words kept slipping in into their English. After what seemed forever, actually had been just a few minutes. Someone, he guessed Russia, was able to calm the rest of the nations.
America heartbeat sped up and his breathing grew uneven. He wasn't sure why, heroes didn't feel afraid even in the face of danger, but he was a bit afraid of what was waiting for him inside. America loved to be in the spotlight and for people to rush over him. But well seen this nations he knew they weren't his friends. This people were still strangers, strangers that scared him. Not even during the World Wars had he seen so much darkness on the eyes of his friends. There was no doubt in his mind that these people had gone through some hard time, were still going. These times had somehow twisted them into unfamiliar figures. He faced Ukraine, not sure if he wanted to follow Japan's lead and talk with her. It would help calm his nerves. But he wasn't sure what to say to her. It continued to remind him that he didn't know these people at all.
Ukraine coughed, motioning towards the door and began to walk. Since he was closer to it, he decided to wait for her to join him. He wasn't looking forward to walking there alone. At least walking with someone these people were familiar with, would put some type of barrier between him and the strangers. His heart sped up with every step America took. He had to almost skip to catch up with Ukraine, who in his daydream had sped up and was almost reaching the door. Finally the room had grown even more silent as both nations walked in.
"God it's true."
America instantly paled as he looked at the person standing in the center of the room.
Germany sat in Japan's leaving room. It had been over 48 hours since he had arrived in Japan's home. He had tried to wait some time before contacting the rest of the G8. But finally he had given up. His friends weren't coming back and he knew it would be no time before their respective governments began to investigate why their nations weren't contacting. Germany wasn't sure if he wanted to be the one to tell them that their nations had disappeared. With the economy there was enough panic, he didn't dare to imagine the panic missing nations would cause.
He had contacted China first. Even though he wasn't officially part of the G8 he was the closest to Japan. He was also probably the most informed about his friend. China had quickly panicked at the news and informed him that he would be joining him as so as possible. Not even 3 hours later the Asian nation had knocked on his door. China had taken a seat across from him as they waited for the rest of the nations. After China he had called England and informed the man of the situation. As they spoke Germany had noticed the growing panic in his voice. After that England had contacted both France and Canada. If England had been on the edge, Germany couldn't imagine how Canada was feeling.
Germany then had contacted Russia, who was the second to arrive. The other nation had been ironically still in Japan, a meeting with some of his own people. He had arrived soon after China. Now the three of them sat quietly, glancing at the phone and hoping for a call from their friends. They sat there waiting for the others to finally arrive. After they arrived they would contact the respective governments and explain the situation. They couldn't postpone that any longer. Plus the sooner they knew, then the sooner they could immobilize a search.
The doorbell rang and China stood up. They didn't know if the other three would be arriving together or by their own. Germany and Russia remained sited as China walked to answer the door. They hoped it was at least one of their friends and not a Government Official looking for Japan. He was sure they wouldn't take the sight of three nations in sitting down in their nation's home with him out of sight. Thankfully China returned with the other three nations on his heels. They looked as worried as Germany felt. They quickly took seat, all eyes on Germany. England was the first to speak out, a temblor visible on his voice.
"Tell us everything."
Germany took a deep breath and began to tell them everything he knew after Italy and Japan had failed to show up for their dinner plans, until the moment he had contacted them. The room remained silent until he finally finished. Neither nation had contacted them. If they had been kidnapped then who ever had done it hadn't contacted anyone of them. They doubted they had contacted their governments. Canada was sure if something had happened to America, his brother's government would have at least contacted him.
They had very little options now. Their best bet was to be in contact with the governments until some news came out. It would be easier to control the panic the less people knew about it. But that would make it harder for them to find the others. They needed resources and they would only get them if others knew. They were on the edge, with a loose, loose situation. Any step they could take would solve something, but would also bring new problems. Finally they had to make a decision, going for contacting their governments.
Canada decided to contact them with England. They left the room, but their voices could still be heard through the thin walls. Germany decided to contact Romano. That one of the representatives of their own nation gave them the information would probably help ease things down. Romano yelled to Germany for a few minutes before finally giving up. He would join them and yell at him in person. Germany reminded him that it would be best if he stayed there and help calm the Government officials. He knew the Italian wasn't convinced and while it would slow him down a hit, he would be joining them in no time. Together with china he contacted Japan's own officials.
Like expected in a matter of minutes there was a wave of panic. Officials would be arriving there as soon as possible. Every corner would be searched and questions would be asked. Germany and Russia as the only other countries that had stayed behind would probably get the most questions. But in such a situation everyone would be suspected.
"You said Japan was showing them a new experiment?" Russia's voice made them all jump. Germany nodded in response. "Take me to it."
Thought not understanding what Russia wanted to do with some experiment when the situation was becoming even more dangerous, he still stood up and led them to the room. Plus anything that could help them learn where their friends were was welcomed. He just hoped Russia wasn't just playing around to distract them of their worries.
Once inside the room Russia began to inspect what he guessed were the controls for the machine. He stopped to look around the room until his eyes felt on something. He smiled knowingly and walked towards one of the corners. The rest of the nations joined him in confusion. Not sure what Russia was up to.
"A camera." Well that was informative. Russia turned towards them still smiling. "Can you smell it?" The look in their faces of confusion answered his question. "Something burnt, wires I'll guess. Something happened in here and I think the recording this security camera has may answer our question."
Germany wanted to smack himself on the head. "Of course." How could he have forgotten that Japan had filled his house with high security cameras? Actually he was sure that every nation had done that. How it had escaped his mind Germany couldn't tell. Now he felt foolish and thankful that Russia was there. If something had happened inside the house, then they would find out. Before they could do anything thought, the doll bell rang once more. Inside the room there were no windows, but Germany guessed by now the house was surrounded by officials. Sadly it was still just the beginning of their troubles.
If they didn't found the others soon, by the end of the week Germany was sure that every other nation would be breathing down their necks. He hoped they would be able to at least keep it quiet from the others until they at least found some information on what exactly had happened. They walked down, the last thing they wanted was Japan's own officials to burst in and break some of the nation's things.
Germany was the one to open the door, coming face to face with over three dozen of armed soldiers. Who would have imagined that he had started the week thinking that his visit to Japan would have been a relaxing one after the meeting had been completed. He would have shared some friendly meetings with Italy and Japan and even visit some parks. Instead he had ended with a gun on his face and lots of explaining to do. Besides him the rest of the nations raised their hands in surrender. What an interesting week they were going to have.
Hint: the warm reunion is halted.
AN 1: I wasn't planning to go back to the Other!World for a few more chapters. But since this may be the last chapter I upload until I get back in Aug, I wanted to leave you guys with an idea what's going on in there.
AN 2: Sorry there wasn't an extra chapter this Friday. But I needed to make sure I had one for Tuesday since it is the official updates day. With preparations for this Friday I really didn't much time to write. But I'm hoping I can have another up before I leave this Friday.
AN 3: I'm still not quite sure what pairings I'll have in the fic. So if you guys have any ideas and you want to share them, I'll be happy to hear them. Just know that as the Fic goes on the canon characters will be divided to go off in teams.
AN 4: Thanks for reading my first Hetalia fic(2nd actual fic I have written) review if you can.