Chapter 12

Hi, I was wondering whether I should do Hetalia Halloween themed ficlets- I would need prompts which people seem really reluctant to give... However, I can manage with just my own imagination and if this goes well then I will create a Christmas themed one too; closer to the time of course.

What do you guys think?

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Arthur was sneaking out again. Lovino eyed the blonde, who was dressed in dark jeans and a green hoodie who casually tried to slip ouunnoticed.

"Where are you going mon amie? It's only eight; couldn't your little trip wait? The boys have only just woken up and want to play." Francis said, appearing from nowhere with a disarming smile. Arthur faltered, so it clearly worked. Damn Frog. It was obvious that whenever Francis wasn't being lecherous he was Arthur's best friend. Tch, Lovino was totally not jealous.

"Ah well... I'd love to stay but this can't wait, I'm really going to be late-"

"Late for what mon amie? Do you have a date? Ohohohon~ is it one of your petite nephillim friends? Cher, I would tap that any day!"

Aaaaand he ruined it. Lovino snorted, he knew it wouldn't last, it was a shame too- Francis almost had him. Arthur's mouth had done the guilty downturn thing- that Lovino definitely hadn't noticed. It wasn't as if he had been staring. Well, at least he wasn't being obvious about it...

"Excuse me Francis, you stupid, lecherous frog, but I really do have to go. Tell the boys I won't be gone long." He said stiffly, slamming the door behind him.

"Heh. Cher really knows how to make a dramatic exit, non? Ohohon I'm curious about who mon petite Lapin is meeting." Murmured Francis thoughtfully.

"ich weib Es nicht. Ask 'lana" shrugged Gilbert, not looking up from his game. Lovino sat on the couch by the door, Gilbert was with Antonio on the floor and Herakles on the other coach- the Greek man was asleep, as always. (German for I don't know)

Francis made a noise of approval and left the room.

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There was an enthusiastic knock on Alana's door. She didn't answer immediately like she normally would. There was no snappy disapproval or exasperated sigh. Francis frowned and pressed his ear to it. Ah, she was on the phone with someone. Francis pressed closer, unable to deny his curiosity.

He did catch "Yeah, I'll meet with you later, Arthur is heading there now. No, don't worry Yao, they can handle Ivan. He's all bark and no bite. Yes that was a bad pun. No I am not ashamed. Yes, yes- good bye you worry wart!"

Francis snorted, she had hung up on him.

Alana opened her door.

"Oh hello Francis, what's up?"

"Ah Cher, do you know where Arthur has gone?"

"Hmm... Sorry, no I don't. I was kind of in the middle of something, I'm sure he won't be gone long.

Francis smiled and allowed her to shut the door. He grimaced and decided to search for Roderich to see what he knew. It simply wouldn't do for him to be left out of the loop- especially when his petite Lapin was visiting a brute like Ivan.

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Arthur caught a taxi to Ivan's territory on the other side of town. Arthur grimaced, at least he wasn't bleeding this time- that would be a disaster. He stopped at a little cafe in what is arguably the only nice area of Ivan's territory, on the high street.

Lots of strip joints, clubs, bars and casinos weren't too far from this place; most people don't know that though and regularly bring their children for days out. Vampires really do like to hide in plain sight.

Now, they were going to arrive at any minute...

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"Ve~ Francis? Have you seen Artu?

"Sorry Feli, he left a little while ago."

"Oh no! Do you know why?"

"Actually... I only know a little- can you fetch Tony, Lovi and Kiku for me? There's something going on..."

"O-okay Francis."

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