I was gonna wait until Mirrored Darkness was done, but due to major writer's block on chapter 19, it's going up early. (Stupid fight scenes! I suck at writing them. :P)

So this is one of three side stories that act as a prequel to Mirrored Darkness, and this one in particular involves Toris and Leonas, aka 1p and 2p Lithuania respectively. What will happen in this story acts as a backstory for Toris and Leonas' relationship in Mirrored Darkness. Ratings may change in the future, due to what happens to Toris in this story (Nothing major, but possibly a lot of Torture), so for now it's gonna be at T.

Summary: One of three prequels to Mirrored Darkness. Leonas never wanted to get involved in the other world's events. But when Lindsey shows him Toris, his counterpart, and the problems he's going through with Russia, he feels like he needs to help the weakened nation break free and declare independance. But with Russia, and the 2p axis involved in war that is tearing the 1p apart, it's not as simple. Can Leonas help Toris breakaway from Russia's rule, or will the weakened nation shatter apart in front of him?

So since Leonas is one of the main characters in this story, it kinda helps to have a bit of knowledge about him, since this is kinda how I see him. He's rather different from the other 2ps, prefering to stay out of any wars but will help shattered nations recover if Luciano, Kuro, or Lutz break them. Leonas has an extreme hatred for the Axis because of something Luciano did (Which will be explained in the future, I promise) and will take out his rage on one of them if he sees them. He also seems to get along pretty well with Allen and Lindsey, the latter because they share the same ideals. A major thing about him, he loves playing chess, and that's going to be explained later as to why (Yeah, I'm evil like that.)

There's more to Leonas in the future, but that's where you'll have to read Mirrored Darkness to find out.

So without further speaking, let's get onto the story! I don't own Hetalia, only my OC Lindsey.

Chapter 1 Curious Intentions

"Hey Leonas. I hope you don't mind me coming in here for a little while."

Blood orange eyes blinked in frustration as a dark brown haired male turned away from a mirror and stared straight at the intruder. The dark haired woman had a bit of amusement in her blue eyes as she straightened out the black and purple lolita dress she was wearing, a sharp contrast to the blue uniform he wore. "Lindsey Kirkland. What in the world is the personification of London doing in my place?" the man asked.

Lindsey gave the figure a slight smile. "Am I not able to visit the personification of Lithuania, who's also my friend, from time to time?" she asked, earning a glare from the personification, "Alright, I'll tell the truth. Oliver's baking cupcakes again and I needed to get out of there before he got me to try them. So if you don't mind Leonas, I need a place to stay for a few hours."

"Figures. He usually places a few extra ingrediants in there," The Lithuanian stated as the city sat down on a chair across from him, noticing a small look of distress on the 2p's face, "You seem uneasy about something."

Lindsey chuckled dryly. "You would be too if I told you. Remember the whole mirror invention my counterpart created?" she asked.

Leonas nodded. "You said she wanted to see someone to ease her loneliness from the other side of a mirror. But you said it worked." The 2p pointed out as he took a sip of hot chocolate, "And I wouldn't have believed it until you showed me about a month ago."

"It did work... but now we have a problem. It seems other nations can see their counterparts in the mirror."

Eyes widened as Leonas spat out his drink, looking at Lindsey in disbelief. "You're not serious are you?" he asked.

"I wish I was, but there's worse news. The Axis and Viktor slipped through it about a month ago and started a world war there by taking over the counterparts minds and bodies." Lindsey stated, watching Leonas' hot chocolate mug shattered on the floor, resulting in the drink spilling everywhere, "And my brother, Francois, and Xiao are planning on going over there and fighting back."

Leonas looked like he was gonna pass out. "You do know what happens if the axis win right?" he pointed out.

Lindsey nodded. "Lizzie regrets her decision to make the mirror. She didn't figure what would happen when she created it. Although, for some reason Viktor came back a week later, saying that the war is more interesting with their Russia." the 2p stated, noticing the look of uneasiness on Leonas' face. "I'm surprised though. I would've thought you'd jump at a chance to take down the axis."

"If someone is put through their mental torture I might. What they did to Natalie is completely unacceptable." Leonas stated as he pulled a caramel out of his pockets and popped it in his mouth, "But right now, what happens there is none of my business."

A dry chuckle escaped Lindsey's mouth. "That's typical of you to say that Leonas. But aren't you at least slightly curious about seeing your counterpart?" The 2p asked, "I mean, me and Lizzie get along pretty well. I think you and your counterpart might get along pretty well."

"A 1p and a 2p like a nation getting along? That's impossible Lindsey! You and Lizzie are the only exception!" Leonas exclaimed.

"For the Axis and Allies? That may be true. But you might have a chance with yours. Lizzie showed me pictures of their nations, and he looks like a person who cares for those close to him."

Leonas looked at the mirror that sat on the other side of his living room and sighed. "Why are telling me all this? Are you thinking of going there yourself, now that the other world's accessable?" he asked.

Lindsey frowned. "I guess you caught me. But it's not what you think Leonas. I'm going over there to help Lizzie bring our nations back and separate them from their counterparts. After that's taken care of, we're going to seal up the mirror. I was asking cause this might be your only chance to meet yours." The 2p explained.

Leonas nodded. "Now I see... If I don't go, it'll be missing my only chance to see him, right?"

A nod from Lindsey confirmed his suspicions. "It's a tempting offer, but I'm afraid I'll pass. There's nothing I can think of to take down Luciano and Kuro. As much as I have a grudge against the axis, there's nothing I could do to help. And besides Lindsey, I'm a 2p. I don't belong there."

Lindsey chuckled. "You say that about anything that doesn't involve you Leonas. But I feel like that might change soon enough. There are places that you belong. The world reflected may not be one, but perhaps someone there could help you find that place where you belong."

Leonas rolled his eyes. "If I believed that, I'd go. But it's not my world. It's my counterparts. And unless something happens to him that could seriously kill him, I'm afraid it's not my place to go." the 2p pointed out, "Helping your 1p out is your idea, not mine."

The 2p of London nodded in understanding. "I see what you mean. But If you ever change your mind, just hold onto this and go through any mirror. It'll take you to where your counterpart is," Lindsey stated as she handed the Lithuanian a mirror shard, "And you may deny it, but we both know my predictions are always right."

"Whatever. Take care of my sister though. Adrianna needs a big sister figure in her life, especially now."

"Of course. After all, family is important right?"

Leonas nodded as the 2p of London exited his house, before looking at the mirror shard. Me, wanting to meet my counterpart? That's just silly... The 2p thought as he stood up and entered his bathroom. But... I can't deny the fact that I'm curious to see what he looks like. And a mirror is what I need. After all, Lizzie was saying how other 2ps can now see their counterparts in mirrors. My bathroom mirror should do nicely.

As he turned on the light, Leonas noticed the mirror shard quickly resonated with his bathroom mirror as both began glowing, watching as the reflection in the bathroom mirror quickly changed before him. The background in the mirror was a rather old bedroom, with everything in it looking like it was covered in dust. But what was surprising about him was his counterpart. He looked very much like himself, but in a way he was different as well.

"Unbelievable..." Leonas whispered.

His counterpart had fair skin, brown hair that was a few shades lighter than his, and blue-green eyes that seemed to have a gentle look to them in his opinion. A green uniform acted as a contrast to his blue one, and seemed to suit the 1p. But even Leonas couldn't help but notice the exhausted look in his counterparts face, as if he was exhausted, troubled, and stressed all at the same time.

That's odd. He seems like a strong person who could take on a few of the axis with a little help. So why does he seem so... saddened? Like he'll just break into tears any time? The 2p thought as the door in the reflection opened, revealing a pair of blond haired men, a taller one with glasses, and a younger, shorter on in a red uniform, both looking worried. Ah... Are those the 1ps of Estonia and Latvia?

"Toris, are you alright? Ivan didn't hurt you did he?" The glasses wearing man asked.

Leonas' eyes widened. Toris. So that's his name. Interesting. he thought as he watched the scene in front of him.

"I'll be alright Eduard. I'm more worried about you and Raivis. He didn't hurt you did he?" Toris asked.

Raivis shook his head. "We should be asking you that. E-Ever since he took c-control of our countries, you've been p-protecting us, and R-Russia's pretty brutal on you for what we d-do. Y-You don't have to do that for us." The younger looking nation stated.

This time it was Toris who shook his head. "You wouldn't understand. I do this to protect you two. You guys, although we aren't related, are like brothers to me." Leonas watched in shock as Toris rolled up his uniform sleeve, revealing a bruised and cut arm underneath, "A bruised arm is worth it in the end if you two are okay."

"His Russia's been causing this!? No wonder why Viktor came back. He wanted to sit back and enjoy the show." Leonas whispered as he watched his counterpart flinch from the pain in his arm.

"But you're in pain Toris. And at this rate, you won't be able to move if he keeps coming after you for stuff we did," Eduard stated.

"I'll be alright. You two should leave before he comes in here and starts going after you. I don't want you guys getting hurt too." Toris pointed out, earning nods from the other two as they left, closing the door behind him.

That must've been the limit for the amount of time the mirror could show at a time, cause the scene began to fade, but before it was completely gone, Toris looked up at the mirror, and seemed to be surprised. "Is that-" Toris' words were cut off as the mirror returned to normal.

Leonas blinked, and notice both the mirror and mirror shard on the counter no longer glowing. The whole scene in the mirror seemed to show Toris in a distressed state, but if he was going to be okay, was what the 2p wanted to know.

"Toris... Laurinaitis... The nation of Lithuania in his world..." Leonas muttered, and immediately Lindsey's words echoed in his ears.

Aren't you at least slightly curious about seeing your counterpart?

"I wasn't before. But now... I'm not so sure..."

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