Hey guys... well here it is the last chapter of Matthew's Stockholm Syndrome. I want to thank you all for reviewing and reading i hope you all enjoyed it as much as i enjoyed writing it. I also hope you all don't hate me for the stunt i pulled with Ivan. Now if people are wondering why i did it that way i'll explain quickly.

What Ivan did was illegal no matter what way you looked at it, he kidnapped a young boy and held him hostage for a few days subjecting him to abuse. sure the story turned in the directrion of what matthew thought was Love but it isnt. Stockholm Syndrome is an serious condition. it pushes the instinct to survive to the limit and in this case Matthew's suvival instincts told him to be close to Ivan. With all the confusion in he head he belived he loved him and maybe in a small way he probably did. But there was just no way a happy ending would have worked for those to. Ivan was a criminal. ((The reason I killed ivan off was simply because it was to tempting to try and bring him back into Matthew's life at a later date and i couldnt do that to Mattie.))

Just one other note. I do not hate Ivan and infact he is one of my favourite characters. i ship canada and russia together a lot its one of my fav pairings. so please be assured when i say that Ivan was not targeted, it was simply how the story was done.

So for the last chapter please enjoy! Please read and leave a review.

(I Don't Own Hetalia)

Summary: Matthew is kidnapped by a large Russian man named Ivan, Ivan thinking that Matthew is Alfred, has captured him to use him as a way to make money from Arthur. Whilst in Ivan's hold Matthew starts to suffer from Stockholm syndrome and it's affects are directed at Ivan. Rated M for abuse, torture, kidnapping and sexual content.

Characters:

(For those who don't know the countries names this will help ^^))

Matthew – Canada

Alfred – America

Arthur – England

Francis – France

Heracles - Greece

Chapter 18

2 years later …

"Mattie dude you wanna come out with me and Kiku to the movies? It's gonna be awesome!"

Matthew looked up from the sofa were he'd been reading a novel curled up comfily with a blanket. "Mmm no thanks Al this books actually getting good so I want to finish it." Matthew smiled lightly as he turned back to his book sipping at a cup of tea that his father had made for him. Of course the tea had maple syrup mixed into it.

Arthur was sat on a chair across from him typing away at a laptop working on his newest novel. The novel was the second book he'd done in a series which was shockingly based on Matthew's kidnapping. The series was a big hit and so far the first book had sold over 3 million copies in the UK alone. The second book was due next year. Arthur glanced up at Matthew who was rubbing the back of his head were a scar had been from the day he hit his head.

"You alright lad?"

"Mmm my head was irritating me that's all." He mumbled before looking at his father with a small smile. "Did papa say when he'd be home?"

"No he's working on that new restaurant of his that just opened." Arthur said sipping his own tea before standing and walking over to Matthew tipping his head forward brushing his own fingers across the scar in a soothing way that made the young blonde sigh. "It's fading slowly." He offered kindly but knew it wouldn't matter to Matthew as the memories still remained. Every other night Matthew would wake screaming in his sleep about what had happened to him. He'd finally come to his senses about the whole kidnapping. Whilst he harboured guilt for killing Ivan he wouldn't deny his actions as if he hadn't shot Ivan then Alfred wouldn't be alive today. The police had dropped all charges knowing Matthews actions were self defence for himself and to protect his brother.

"Dad?"

"Yes Matthew?"

"Do you hate me for what happened that day?"

"Of course I bloody don't, it wasn't your fault Matthew." Arthur hugged his son tightly kissing him on the forehead. "You're my son and all I can do is be grateful you came back to me. And that you are safe of course"

The doorbell rang breaking Arthur and Matthew out of their moment. Arthur sighed. "What did that idiot forget?" He muttered referring to Alfred as he wandered off into the hall way to answer the door. He returned moments later followed by a young boy with shaggy brown hair and bright blue eyes.

"Matthew, Heracles is here to see you."

Matthew looked up seeing Heracles Karpusi one of his close friends. Heracles had originally been someone Matthew would talk to every now and then, during class as they sat next to each other, but after the kidnapping the Greek had become oddly protective of Matthew insisting on walking him to and from college and always pairing with him for projects. Eventually Matthew had become good friends with the boy. He smiled warmly walking over to Matthew with a grin. "How are you doing?"

"I'm alright thank you." He said noticing that Heracles's t-shirt had a cat on it with big words saying, "I like cats" this caused the young blonde to laugh and pat the seat beside him. Heracles sat down digging through his bag pulling out a folder. "I did my half of the research last night so I figured I'd give you this to work on for Monday?"

Matthew nodded with a smile taking the documents from his friend reading through them he hadn't even notice Arthur walking out the room with a small smile on his face, laptop under his arm. Heracles lay back into the seat, his arms laying across the back with his head flopped back. Matthew smiled in amusement at him. "Comfy?"

"Mhmm your sofa always makes me sleepy."

Matthew just chuckled softly as he read the documents Heracles had gave him. "I can't see a single thing wrong with this, we may even get an A* for this Hera."

"Of course we will we make a good team after all." Heracles smiled ruffling Matthew's hair lightly. Matthew smiled lightly pushing Heracles's hand away a light laugh leaving his lips. Heracles just chuckled back as he let his hand rest once more on the back of the sofa.

"You know… I read your dad's book."

"Which one?"

"The one about, you're kidnapping." Heracles muttered

"O…oh" Matthew looked away flushing deeply he hated when people talked about that.

"Matt?"

"It's nothing really" he smiled weakly turning to face him a fake smile on his face. "I just don't like talking about it that's all it's nothing against you."

"I'm sorry… I just wanted to say I admire you greatly for being so brave."

"Brave?"

"Well yeh."

"Would you really think that after you knew I killed someone?" Matthew asked his eyes tearing up which Heracles noticed and pulled him into a hug stroking his hair.

"That wasn't your fault." Heracles muttered softly into his hair stroking it gently his fingers running lightly through it. "That will never be your fault Matt you saved Alfred."

"Hera" Matthew sniffled lightly burying his head into the Greek's chest. Heracles smiled lightly stroking Matthews hair. "Matt?"

"Yeh?"

"This is going to be really inappropriate but I've decided to say it anyway. I really care about you Matt."

"Care about me?" Matthew blinked his large lilac eyes full of unshed tears as he gazed up at the Greek boy. "I don't understand." He looked scared and confused but the blush on his face made Hera decided it was defiantly worth the risk telling him.

"This is what I mean." Hera said gently and leant forward his hand cupped Matthew's cheek lightly as he leant forward and very lightly kissed the boy on the lips. Matthew had frozen up at first a small squeak escaped his lips but his face heated up bright red and he nervously pressed back. Heracles pulled away a grin on his face. "You can call your dad to kick my ass now if you want, but I decided it was worth it."

Matthew looked confused again lifting his head up to see his father, Arthur standing at the kitchen door with a small smirk on his face. "Dad?"

"Are you boys alright."

Matthew looked at Hera who was laughing nervously rubbing the back of his head. Matthew blinked for a moment his heart pounding before he laughed softly and grinned. "Its fine Dad don't worry."

Arthur nodded mentioning he'd be in the kitchen if they needed him. Heracles sighed with relief smiling at Matthew. "I'm sorry about that. It sorta took over me."

"Don't worry about it Hera. I… I sorta liked it." Matthew mumbled.

"Really?"

"Yeh… it was nice to have… a kiss without fear of being hit."

Heracles laughed lightly "You know I'm to lazy to be a mad man."

"That is very true." Matthew giggled lightly and Heracles smiled ruffling his hair.

"Go on a date with me?"

"A date?"

"Mhmm after college on Monday I want to take you out anywhere you wanna go what do yah think?"

"I… I guess?" Matthew mumbled before he gave a nervous smile "I'd like to try." The young blonde blushed awkwardly as he smiled at his close friend, he knew the pain from Ivan wasn't going to fade but maybe trying to fix the gap that Ivan caused was the next best thing. He could trust Hera as he'd known him since primary school he was always the boy that fell asleep in class and always got in trouble for having cats follow him. Heracles was also someone that was loyal, protective, kind and strong. 'Maybe I can try with Hera… Maybe I mean it's been a year.' Matthew jumped feeling a hand on his and realised it was Heracles. He smiled back shyly as their fingers intertwined and he felt a fluttering in his chest from it. 'Yeh… I can defiantly try.'