Japan's eyes snapped open. He had this knot in his chest. A wave of emotions. Fear, anger, confusion. But he glanced around to see it was all familiar. He was still home. Japan rose from the bed, determined to rid himself of the feeling. But as he dressed in his white uniform and went about his usual day, the feeling did not cease.

It was uncomfortable. But he felt like there was just something wrong. But everything was normal. Everything was the same. His hand constantly skittered over the hilt of his katana. He felt like he should be on guard.

His phone rang.

"Hello?"

"Hello, aru."

"Hello, China-san"

"America is holding a World Meeting next Tuesday. Will you be there, aru?"

"Hai."

"Okay then. Bye, aru."

"Bye."

Japan hung up and the hairs on the back of his neck rose. He turned around swiftly, but there was no one. Nothing. He mentally kicked himself.

Get a hold on yourself.

He thought back to the other dimension and the doppelgangers. Yes, that must be it. He was still rattled by them. Right? Of course.

There was this sliver of doubt in Japan's mind but he pushed it down deep, into that little chest where he kept his most emotional feelings.

He blinked.

After the uneventful day he laid down in bed. He wasn't tired but he always went to bed at the same time. For a while he had his hands behind his head and he looked up to the ceiling.

And he would just think. Japan always had his katana near him so he wasn't too worried of any attacks.

Then, per usual, and unexpected wave of drowsiness overwhelmed him and his eyelids fluttered shut.

He was trapped in his own body. Stuck. He couldn't move. He couldn't open his eyes. Panic gripped him and he fought to move. His finger twitched and was all too aware of the sharp intake of breath near him.

"Aru?"

China-san? Why was he here? What was going on? He struggled. Then his eyes opened. China's pale and weary face swam in his line of vision.

"Japan! You're awake, aru!" Japan didn't want to close his eyes again in fear he couldn't open them again. The walls were concrete and the lights were relatively dim. The whole place had a gray outlook on it.

"China-san?" His voice was rough and quiet; hoarse.

China nodded. "You were asleep for a day and no one could wake you up."

Jaan frowned and slowly sat up. His head hurt.

"Aru, lay down. We think you're sick or something so just lay here for a bit longer alright?" He nodded.

But when China left his eyes closed.

Japan awoke with a start.

Reviews? I would like to thank Mio-san for the inspiration for the sequel. ThankS :)