Part 2 – Colourful Canvas

"Hey, are we taking part in this story at all?"
"...I don't see why not."
"Alright... Are we on the good guy or bad guy's side this time?"
"...Hmm, you pick."

"Yes, I win! I told you guys that I'm the hero AND the successful one, hahahah!" America fist pumped whilst the rest of countries caught up after several seconds. He noticed with glee that Britain was fixing him one of his most furious glares yet.
"You bastard! You tripped me halfway! I call a foul! A foul, I say!"
America ignored him completely and whipped his head to the tree, expecting to see me.
"Hey, Chihiro! I got the first flo- huh...?"
But all he saw was a torn piece of China's clothing, tied to the tree branch, and acting as a band that secured a note.
Britain flinched and ran past America, he saw the unfamiliar scrawl on the front side of the paper.
"Aww, it's in alien language!" America moped.
"Idiot, it's written in traditional Chinese! Japan! Get over here!"
"What da heru?" Japan staggered up and tore it off the branch, his eyes racing through the Chinese characters quickly. "...China says that Chihiro's disappeared...and that he's gone to rook for heru..."
"Vat?!" Germany scanned the clearing at once, and sure enough, neither China nor I were in sight. "Zat achlarck! He should have waited for us to get back!"
"Well, if you quieten down and think about it, it WAS our fault not to notice it first..." Britain murmured softly, looking distraught.
"Dude, this is...retarded! We just wanted some friendly competition and suddenly THIS happens?! Are you sure this isn't just some prank that...HUH! JAPAN, YOU AND CHINA PLANNED THIS, DIDN'T YOU?!"
"N-Nani?!" Caught off guard, Japan felt himself in America's vice like grip immediately. His much smaller form got lifted off the ground and he panicked, struggling frantically to break free.
"I remember that Chihiro whispered something in China's ear, and then you started hyping in that language of yours about something!"
Britain stared at America, he hadn't seen him this angry since he had declared he wanted independence. It was rather unnerving and a huge contrast to his usual cheery self.
"N-No! I was merery questioning them! If you want to brame someone, brame China! He actuarry understood what was being said! I may be an Asian country but I still cannot speak fruent Mandarin!" Japan shot back, unnaturally angry as well, which caused America to drop him at once, backing away slightly.
"Scheisse! How could all of us have been so foolish and not notice it?!" Germany pounded the tree trunk aggressively, shutting them all up once more. He hadn't spent that long of a time with me, but apparently I had grown on him a little. If anything, I was a rival now to him in terms of winning Italy's affection.
Speaking of Italy...
"Guuuyyys...why did you all have to run so fast...?" He huffed as he finally crossed the finish line. "I was just about to...eh?" He suddenly sensed the sombre mood in the air and noticed the shredded piece of China's clothing still clasped tightly in Japan's hand.
"What's...going on?"

"Contact Russia and France."
"What...? At a time like this?!"
"Yes. Hurry up and do it. We need all the help we can get."
"...Fine."
"We're going to Chihiro's studio...that's the best starting point there is to look for evidence of her whereabouts."
"...What if China's actually behind all of this?"
"America. China's our friend. And we have to trust in him."
"...Got it."

"You should be careful what you wish for... Though, I must say that even I wouldn't have expected this to happen after just witnessing those goof offs competing over you."
"...! Mmph!"
"...Oh, that's right, you can't talk with that in your mouth, can you? Heh... They thought we were going to write something nice and colourful...I'll show them 'colourful'."
Slash
"...! MNNNN!"
"How do you like a crimson background for your canvas...Chihiro?"

"Why didn't I think of this sooner? I so stupid! Panda, guo lai!"
Plop.
"Huh. Weird noise you make there...oh well. 你闻得到千里吗？(can you scent Chihiro?)"
Nod.
"Good. Let me get on your back and you lead me to where she is."
Nod.
"...千里。。。你一定要平安无事。。。！(Chihiro...you have to be safe!)"

"Moshimoshi..."
"What?"
"Oh. Sorry, herro?"
"Yes, salut...This iz France. I'm just calling to tell you I'm going to be a bit late."
"That's okay. We are not exactry dere yet eitheru."
"Oui..."
"...Has Russia-dono responded?"
"Non. He haz not answered any of my texts, the rude man!"
*beep beep beep*
"...Who exactry is the rude one heru?"

"Italy, hurry up. If you don't, I'll leave you behind!"
"W-wait, Germany! I am hurry upping! It's just that I'm so worried about Chihiro!"
"Well, stop worrying and start moving! You won't help her at all with that pace!"
"Y-yes...okay..."

"Grahhh! I TOLD you we should have driven here, Britain! I said it would be faster, and if we had that damned car, we would've gotten to the studio by now! But noooo, you wanted to save on PETROL!"
"Will you just shut it?! Chihiro's life could be at stake here! Just hurry and keep up!"
"Okay, okay! Dude, seriously give me a break, I haven't had anything to eat since forever."
"You had five hamburgers for lunch today!"
"...That's not the point! I didn't have any soda to balance it out! Your argument is invalid!"
"...Who are you trying to convince, anyway?"

"...Wow that was a lot of plain dialogue." A man with dull yellow hair stretched slightly and stood up. "Though, are you sure we should interfere?"
"Though we have spent most of our time in the Ace Attorney meta-verse, it is not mandatory for us to remain in it forever." Another man with jade like green eyes followed his action.
And took the shining, golden badge off from his lapel.
It had been years... since he had done that.
The badge was still gleaming...but also cracked and worn in several areas.
He ran a hand through his short, silver hair and glanced at the exit.
"Well put, Xe-kun!" The other said and grinned, his eyes were crimson as red blood.
"This world...it is referred to as 'Hetalia', right?"
"Yep! So, let's go make history!" And with that, Ryu Seron exited the contained room he and his descendent had been sitting in for the past month and into the fresh air.
"Heh...always using cliche to sound heroic... you haven't changed at all."
So, that was when Xekuto Zoren crossed the borders.
And entered into a new world... having made sure the one before was at peace.
"...Right, what do we have here?"