Attack on Nations - Shingeki no Kuni-tachi
by RavenExpert
A Hetalia x Shingeki no Kyojin crossover.
Chapter 5: Shifting Change
DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN.
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Back in the HQ, England was still in recovering process. Most parts of his left arm were healed, but he still need some time for it to fully reform again. Some surviving Nations, aside from those who were fighting at the moment, were in the HQ. The one who was supposed to protect the HQ was China, but since England was injured, he and France were in the HQ as well. China's treatment seemed to work quite well.
After several moments passed, the communication system suddenly rang.
"I'll get it." China said, as he took the receiver. "The main HQ is here."
At the first few seconds, there were only noises and static. The other side finally replied back. "...Do you copy? Over."
"Ah, this voice... Romano? What happened?"
"I found Veneziano."
Romano's reply was heard not only by China, but also towards the other Nations who were resting there. "Y-you found him, Romano!?"
"Y-yeah..."
His weak reply caught France's attention. "Hey, what's wrong, Romano? Italy is not... Right?"
The other side stayed silent for a few minutes before he started to talk again. "...I need someone to come to my place. He's okay, but I'll need a help."
"Alright, I'll contact the other Nations as soon as possible. With Italy found, we have finished our objective." China replied. He was about to change the communication, but right before he did that, England quickly grabbed the intercom. "Romano. What exactly had happened?"
Romano didn't reply. He gritted his teeth. "Shut the hell up! I'm the one who wants answers now!"
After he shouted, the whole atmosphere changed. Everyone was silent in both sides. China took the intercom from England's hand a while later. "Anyway, Romano. Tell me where you are right now."
"I'm in my government quarters. The walls were busted, so you should be able to see me from outside."
"Alright, I'll get someone ready."
After the conversation, China quickly tried to contact the other Nations to inform them about the situation. Meanwhile, France looked at England who was looking a little bit upset. "Angleterre, you do know that you should not say that, right? Then why did you do that?"
"...Who knows. I'm probably too worked up over the Titans."
"You really are."
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Romano was sitting down on the second floor of the building, where he found the officer and Italy. He was sitting down on the floor, as the madness outside the building continued to grow. He hid himself from the Titans outside, so he was fine for the moment. He used the broken wardrobes to make himself a hiding place. Italy was lying down in front of him and Romano was waiting for him to wake up.
"Dammit... Just wake up already, you stupid brother..." Romano mumbled as he looked at Italy's sleeping and calm face. After that, he turned to look at the Titans, roaming freely outside. Romano himself was very tired because he had to defend himself from the Titans. "Those bastards... When are they going to show up!?"
Right about several minutes later, a Titan walked right towards the building where Romano was hiding. In a short moment later, he felt a great chill running down his spine. When he tried to peek outside, a giant hand was ready to crush him. The sudden impact shocked him so much that he fell down and couldn't move. As the hand was approaching him bit by bit, he closed his eyes in total fear.
However, nothing seemed to happen. He heard a small noise while closing his eyes. Slowly, he opened his eyes again, only to see that the Titan was defeated and Swiss was standing on top of its evaporating body. "Swiss!?"
Reacting to the voice, Swiss looked upwards. "Romano? You okay?"
"Y-yeah, thanks for the help..."
As the body evaporated into dusts, Swiss turned on his gears and went towards Romano's place. "China told us that you've found Italy."
"Yeah, but he's unconscious. I'll need someone's help to carry him."
"Alright, I'll help out. Where is he?"
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China managed to tell the fighting Nations that their objective had been achieved. Even though there were still a lot of Titans in the area, regrouping was the first priority. It would not be wise to lose any fighting unit at the moment. However, some of them were still trying to complete the second objective: to capture one or two Titans alive.
Few hours later, Romano and Swiss arrived in the HQ. China quickly took a look on Italy's condition. Spain was already inside. "Roma! I'm so glad ya are okay!"
"Y-yeah, whatever... Anyway! How's Veneziano, China!?"
"He's fine. I think he's just unconscious." Hearing the news, Romano let out a sigh of relief. "I think he'll wake up in near time, so let's give him a place to rest."
After hearing the good news, Romano's feet seem to lose their balance. He immediately fell onto the floor, sitting down. He was breathing and panting hard. "R-roma! Ya really okay?"
He laughed a bit as Spain sat beside him. "Hahahaha... What a ridiculous mission this is..."
"Well, at least we made it safe and sound." China sighed in relief. "Let's wait until everyone's here."
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Back in the battlefield, America had just finished slaying a Titan when the regroup call came. While he was answering the call, Germany came to him. "America, so here you are."
"Germany..."
"Let's go back. I know we still need to hunt few more Titans, but regrouping is the first priority."
"I know, don't worry."
After pulling out the sword from the Titan's neck, the American turned on his machine and escaped with the German from the hellish battlefield.
"You've been fighting for a while now. It's time for some rest."
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As more Nations regrouped at the HQ, Italy slowly regained his consciousness. When he finally woke up, the first person he saw was Japan. The latter was so relieved that the Italian finally opened his eyes. "Italy-kun! Thank goodness you're okay!"
"Japan...?" Even though he had troubles processing the situation and environment around him, he tried to sit down.
"No, you have to take a rest!" Japan held the Italian's shoulders. "You must be very tired."
"But, the world is in danger even when I'm resting like this...! I need to-"
The Italian's next word was cut off by the Japanese in an instant.
"No, Italy-kun. I know you are worried, but right now, your health is the top priority. Please take a rest and make sure to get a full recovery."
Hearing that his brother had woken up, Romano quickly ran towards the room. He abruptly opened the door with a hard breath. "Oh, Romano-kun! Good timing!"
Despite Japan's call, Romano didn't seem to comprehend him. His gaze was focused on the younger Italian, who is sitting on the futon. "H-hi, Romano..." Italy sheepishly greeted him.
He tried not to get tensed up since Romano was staring at him the whole time. He looked down a bit as he tried to find good words to say. Few seconds later, Italy could feel warm arms around him.
"Dammit... Don't go dying on me, you idiot fratello! If I piss my pants from waiting for you, you have to pay for it!"
Italy was utterly surprised to see his brother hugged him even though he was actually against it for as long as they lived. Japan left the room slowly as tears continued to flow from Romano's eyes. Italy only laughed a bit as he tried to calm his older brother down.
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Japan took a small breath as he exited the room. Right after that, few people came approaching him. They were France and Spain. Japan instinctively bowed his head to the two of them to show courtesy. "Ah, are you two okay?"
"Don't worry~ We're fine." France replied with a smile.
"Hey, Japan. So, how's Ita and Roma?" Spain asked with such anxiety on his face.
"Please do not worry. Both of them are fine."
"Whew... What a relief!"
"But well..." Japan paused. He had a visible uncertainty written on his face. "We will have to ask Italy-kun about the situation."
"Yeah... Looks like this will be a hassle."
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A/N:
Sorry for being absent for so long. Here you go!