Disclaimer: I do not own Hetalia, only this story concept. I'm so sorry for not updating recently, but I was really busy with school and stuff. As an apology this chapter is twice as long as usual. We even get to see a few more fluffy moments with everyone. I hope y'all enjoy and thanks for reading.

Luke's POV

The incident had occurred about a week ago, none of us talked about it, but we could feel it hanging over us. It haunted Gavin especially, though he couldn't remember what happened he could never forget the hurt in Alex's eyes when he regained consciousness. Alex had forgiven Gavin completely, but her wounds hadn't healed yet, a constant reminder of what Gavin had done. Lucy and I couldn't handle the strained tensions between the two, but we couldn't think of any solution. Then it hit me, the solution to our problem, but nobody would like it very much.

"Guys, we have to go back. We have to leave. I don't think any of us can go on like this," I said, turning to the others. We were currently in Alex's room at England's house. Alex and Lucy were on the bed while Gavin and I were sitting in chairs next to them. Their heads whipped up at my statement, and then slowly went back down.

"I-I think Luke is right. We c-can't stay here. It can't h-happen again. I don't want t-to hurt a-any of y-you," Gavin stuttered. Even though his head was down we could tell there were tears in his eyes. His body became overcome by the shaking. Alex immediately jumped off the bed and went over to hug Gavin, who stiffened at her touch.

"Listen to me Gavin, what you did was not your fault. If anything it was Oliver's for forcing you into that situation and for giving you the cupcake. I'm not mad at you and I can't bear to see you like this. It won't happen again, but if it does we can always have Prussia kiss you again," she said to him. Though she was talking softly Lucy and I could still hear her, and we could see Gavin stiffen again at her last sentence.

"What did you just say? Gilbert… kissed me?" Gavin asked, looking up at Alex with his puffy eyes. Alex stood up, realizing what she had said. Prussia had asked us not to tell Gavin, but leave it to Alex to tell him anyway. Alex slowly nodded her head and, when Gavin looked to us for confirmation, we did too. He stood up quickly and threw his coat on. "Excuse me for a minute," he cried before running out of the room.

"Well Alex, you better pray this doesn't blow up in our faces," Lucy and I say.

Gavin's POV

He kissed me, he really kissed me, or did he? Was Alex lying? No, Alex wouldn't lie about this, but I still need to know for myself. I ran out of the room, leaving my friends behind, and ran down the stairs towards the living room. Our nations were speaking with each other while sitting on the couches in England's house. All eyes turned to me as I burst into the room.

"Uh, Prussia, can I speak to you for a second?" I asked nervously.

"Of course you can speak with the awesome me," he said. He stood up and followed me out of the living room. I walked down the hall and opened a random door, which happened to lead to England's study. "What did you need my awesomeness for?" Prussia asked.

"Gilbert, I have a very serious question for you. When I was full Flavio, did you snap me out of it by kissing me?" I asked seriously. I noticed Gilbert's cheeks became pink and he looked away for a second.

"Yeah, because only my awesome kiss was able to snap you out of your unawesome state. Why did you want to know?" Gilbert retaliated. I took a deep, shaky breath before telling him the news.

"I wanted to know, because we are about to leave. I just wanted to know if you actually felt anything for me before we left. Did the kiss mean anything other than trying to save me?" I cried out. My face was flushed a cherry red and I could feel tears threatening to escape. I clenched my fists, ready for his answer, but not expecting what he actually did.

Gilbert had stepped forward and wrapped his arms around me. I felt myself calm down and clung to the front of his shirt, feeling safer in his arms. "It meant more than trying to save you. I didn't like seeing you crazy and shit, but nothing else seemed to work. It's unawesome that you want to leave, but if you have to I can understand," he whispered. I nodded against his shirt, glad that he was being so OOC at the moment. We stayed like that for a while before I pulled away with a red face.

"I'm sorry I have to leave, but I'll try to come back," I promised. Then, in a rare moment of courage, I reached up and kissed him. He responded quickly by kissing back and let's just say, I'm glad I'll be able to remember this awesome kiss.

Lucy's POV

I stood outside with everyone else as we waited for Gavin and Prussia to get back. Luke and Alex had quickly went downstairs and told the other nations the news, that we were leaving to go back to our dimension. Everyone was saying their goodbyes and tears were falling freely. I looked up at Ivan who was being surprisingly silent. "Ivan, say something, please," I pleaded.

"Don't go sunflower, you should stay and become one with Mother Russia, da?" he asked me. I smiled weakly and rested my head on his arm, which he quickly wrapped around me. "You can stay, I will keep you from harm, I promise my sunflower," he whispered.

"I know, but I have to go back with my friends, they need me right now. I hate to be leaving you though," I replied. I turned around and hugged him so tightly I could feel the expertly hidden pipe in his jacket. The pipe gave me an idea and I pulled away. I held out my hand and summoned my own pipe and a permanent marker. My hand quickly wrote a message on the pipe and I handed it to Ivan. "Don't read that until after we have left, ok?" I request.

Ivan nods and takes the pipe away from me. He reaches for his own and, after borrowing the marker, does the same thing on his pipe. When he hands it to me I notice he has written something in Russian on the pipe. "Don't translate that until you get home my sunflower," he says. I nod solemnly and look around me. I notice Hungary and Luke are hugging each other, so I pull out my phone and snap a quick picture of them. I do the same to Alex and England, who happened to be kissing, and smile. I know they will appreciate it when we get back.

"Ivan, can we take a picture together, please? I want to have a picture of you for when I miss you," I explain. Ivan smiles slightly and nods his head. I look around and see Germany standing awkwardly to the side. After walking over to him I explain my request to which he accepts. "Ok, just take a picture when you're ready," I say.

Germany nods and holds up the camera. "One, two, three," he counts down. On two Ivan spins me towards him and presses his lips to mine, just in time for Germany to capture the kiss. I momentarily forget about the nation standing there and get lost in the kiss. I stretch up and wrap my arms around his neck, tears falling down my face as I recall that I'm about to leave all of this. Ivan pulls away and seems surprised at my tear filled face.

"I'm sorry, but I hate that I'm leaving you even more. I want to stay with you, especially after that amazing kiss," I cry out. Germany clears his throat and holds my phone out to me, allowing me to see the picture of us kissing. "Thank you Germany, I really do appreciate it," I say. Germany nods his head curtly and walks away.

At this moment Prussia and Gavin walk out of the house, holding hands and smiling sadly. I take a quick picture for Gavin and wave at them. "Guys, since we are all here we should get going," Luke announces. We nod and hug our respective nations one last time.

"I'll come for you, I promise sunflower," Ivan whispers in my ear. I nod and smile before walking over to where my friends have gathered.

Alex's POV

At Luke's announcement I hug Arthur one last time, slipping something into his pocket. "Wait an hour after we leave before looking at it, trust me, it will be worth it. Think of the others before you use it though," I whisper in his ear. I pull away at smile one last time at Arthur before going to join my friends, our bags sitting on the ground next to us. I look back and wave, noticing his grim face as he waves back.

"Is everyone ready?" Luke asks, his voice cracking slightly.

"Ready," we chorus back as we pick up our respective bags. None of us have the smiles we had when we came here. Instead, we all look to be on the verge of tears, except for Lucy who is in tears. Luke nods and opens up his transport pod, stepping back as it expands to full size. We all step on and send one last look to the nations before Luke presses the button, and then we are gone.

Last time was darkness and pain, but this time there is only light. Nothing else is around me, my friends are gone again, and I am blinded by the whiteness of the space. I can't scream this time either, only squeeze my eyes shut and endure the bright space. Slowly I feel my body warm up, but it speeds up. It feels like white hot flames are spreading through my body, burning me from the very core of my being. My body was wracked with pained spasms and I blacked out, unable to take the pain anymore.

I woke up on top of a pile again, but this time it was in the classroom we had left from. It was dark, the only light coming from the window in the corner of the room. I quickly got up and saw that Lucy and Gavin were piled on top of Luke. Dragging them apart and laying them down comfortably took a little bit, but I got it done. The room was eerily silent as I walked around, nearly tripping over the pile of bags next to them.

A glint from the corner of the room caught my attention. In the corner, slightly covered by the tarp, was our machine. It was the one thing that connected us to our countries; it was a miracle it was still here. I walked towards it and pulled the tarp off to admire the machine. A thought occurred to me, could we still summon things in our world? I tried to summon a washcloth to wipe the dust off the machine. After a minute it appeared, but I was completely exhausted from it. Well, at least my question was answered, I though as I wiped dust off the machine.

A rustling from one of my bags caught my attention. I walk over and hesitantly open the bag, only to be tackled by a small black object. "Cerberus, but how did you get in there," I asked him happily. His left head barked as his right head licked my face continuously. The middle head, however, had something wrapped around his neck. I untied it and saw a small box with a note attached. I immediately recognized Arthur's handwriting when I opened the note.

Alex, I managed to slip Cerberus into your bag while you were packing. I figured you would appreciate having him with you in your world. At least then you will have something to remind you of your time here. With this note is a necklace, I hope it will make you smile and think of me. I already miss you love, but I hope you keep smiling. – Arthur

My hands shakily opened up the box and saw the locket inside. When I opened it a picture of Arthur smiling lovingly was seen. I croaked out a sob and hugged the necklace and Cerberus to myself, unaware that I had woken up the others.

Gavin's POV

Luke, Lucy, and I were woken up by the sounds of someone crying. In the corner, next to their machine, was Alex hugging Cerberus close to her as tears fell down her face. "How did Cerberus get here?" I asked. Luke shrugged his shoulders as we all went over to hug Alex.

"Hey, it will be ok, we promise," Luke said. Alex nodded and leaned into his hug. "We'll make it through, we all miss them, but we are strong. Besides, England wouldn't want you crying." Alex nodded her head and tried to pull herself together.

Lucy hugged Alex and rocked her slightly. Once Alex had calmed down more Lucy pulled away. Her face lit up at the sight of Ivan's pipe, which was still in her hands. Lucy quickly pulled out her phone and opened her translate app while i looked over her shoulder. She quickly typed in the Russian words and gasped at the result. I love you, sunflower. "He wrote the same thing I did," she muttered to herself.

"Guys, we'll be fine. I'm sure of it, so let's get back to our dorms and rest for a bit. We should take the machine with us, just in case," I said, trying to get everyone's spirits up. The other three nodded and picked up their stuff. Alex quickly put the necklace on before picking up Cerberus and her bags. Lucy held the pipe close to her body and waited for the rest of us.

"Oh, I just remembered, I have pictures for everyone. I'll send them right now," she announced. we all nodded and waited while Lucy sent the pictures and Luke carted the machine over to them. Soon all three phones dinged and they smiled at the pictures, well Alex blushed and smiled. i just smiled sadly as more tears escaped, but i felt stronger looking at the picture too.

"Let's go guys, I think we all deserve a rest," Alex said.

-In the Hetalia world-

England watched as the four teens disappeared in a flash of white light, taking any indication of their existence with them. Slowly the rest of the nation trickled away to mourn alone. Russia looked especially scary at the moment, which confused England. He shook his head and went back inside to his study. He glanced at the clock and realized he still had fifty minutes to go. England filled those fifty minutes with paperwork.

At the toll of the hour England pulled out the weighty object in his pocket. It was an odd circular object with a note attached. England recognized it as a copy of the machine that had taken Alex and her friends back to their world. His heart jumped slightly, and he read the note quickly.

Arthur, this is a transport pad. Knowing how smart you are, you probably recognized it as such. I'm giving this to you in case you feel the need to come visit us, but you have to bring the others with you. I only ask that you truly consider the repercussions of coming. We do have our teleportation machine with us, so you can go back to your world. Please, if you decide not to come, at least tell the others and let them decide. I don't know if you feel the same way as me, but I love you, and I will miss you terribly. –Alex

England gasped at the note in his hands and glanced at the transport pad again. He saw another note on top of it with instructions. They explained how the pad worked and which buttons to press. England was suddenly glad he had thought to stow Cerberus and his gift into Alex's bag.

The nation waited until the next day before sending out letters to Russia, Prussia, and Hungary. He had called a small meeting, but was very vague in his letter. All he had said was that it involved the teens. Once everyone was gathered in his living room again he stood up and spoke.

"I have some news."

Alright, there it is, the new chapter. I do have a question for y'all. Should i have this be the end of this story and start the next chapter as the first chapter of the sequel? Or should I just keep writing in this story? I like the idea of a sequel, but it might be easier for y'all if it stayed the same story. Let me know in the comments and, if this does end up being the last chapter, thanks for staying loyal. If this isn't the last chapter, thanks for reading and look forward to the next one. THANKS EVERYONE!