Author's Note: I was sick a few days ago and this idea just popped into my head... If y'all like this I will probably write more...

(Dark Side) Disclaimer: All Harry Potter and Hetalia characters- including 2p!s (or whatever they're called)- belong to their respective owners. ME NO OWN.

Japan glared at the sight in front of him. Well, he tried to- it didn't really look like one. Nonetheless, he was mad. Everyone in the room was at each other's throats and yelling. In other words: everyone excluding him. He was getting a headache.

"I could fix your problem for you, you know." An all-too-familiar voice leered from the shadow of his mind, "I know the perfect way to make them shut their traps…"

"Kuro," Japan responded in his thoughts, "I will not let you harm my friends. Besides, if I were to let you out, who knows what could happen."

"Fine, you can have your way for now… until I have control again, that is." Kuro growled before he disappeared.

Japan could practically see Kuro's sadistic grin when he said that. In the short time he had been back- about 3 weeks or so, Kuro was getting clearer and clearer each day. That bothered Japan- after all; it did mean that Kuro was getting stronger, which was not a good thing. If Kuro ever took control, everything would change. His friends- everybody- would be in danger. The worst part about it, though, would be the fact that he couldn't do anything if Kuro succeeded. Japan could keep him from doing so, for now. He didn't know how much longer he could take it, though, or how much time left until he snapped completely.

"Ve~ Japan! Are you listening? America just asked you for your opinion!" The cheerful voice of his Italian friend instantly brought him out of his musings. At the realization that he was spacing out in a meeting, Japan turned bright red.

"Oh, I'm sorry America-san, what did you say?" Japan mumbled softly, still embarrassed at what he did.

"No problem, dude! I was just saying that we should build a superhero to protect the ice-caps!" America yelled from the other side of the table. "We could call it the AmericanStar2000! Oh! Or maybe we could call it the-"

"I'm sorry, but I don't agree, America-san. There is no way that idea could possibly work as we do not have the technology, let alone the funding, to do such things. Plus, I think it sounds childish." Japan didn't notice what he said until he saw all the nations staring at him, causing an awkward silence all across the room. "Damn you, Kuro." He thought to himself as he heard Kuro's chuckling in his head.

"Hahaha! Their faces! They all look like idiots! And Burger-brain over there looks like he just got kicked in the-"

Luckily before his other half could finish, Switzerland came up from behind and gave him a pat on the back, breaking the silence. "Wow, Japan- I never thought that you'd actually speak your mind for once! If I wasn't neutral I'd be so proud!"

As soon as Switzerland stopped congratulating him, the whole room returned to its prior state of chaos, making Japan's headache even worse. "Well, at least everything's somewhat back to normal now…"

After the meeting Japan decided that he needed a break from the nations. If he wasn't around them then he couldn't hurt them, or, at least, that's what he thought. Plus, the chaos that surrounded the others was affecting him negatively- especially whenever the others would fight, like his friends Greece and Turkey. He could feel Kuro's excitement grow whenever those two got into a fight. He was almost certain that it was strengthening Kuro, too, but he wasn't one-hundred percent sure.

He needed an expert- an expert of the "Dark Arts" or some sort of magical thing. Science couldn't explain this sort of thing- plus, ever since Kuro's return Japan has been seeing unusual things… He could've sworn he saw some green… figure floating around England's head during a meeting one day-

"England! He's always going on about his magic! I bet he'll help me!" Japan scanned the room for his friend, hoping that he wasn't gone already. Once he spotted him, Japan immediately walked to him.

"England-san!" He called, still walking towards his friend, "I have something that I need to talk to you about. Would you mind coming over for tea?"

"Oh! Hello there, Japan. I'd love to come over for tea. Just wait a moment as I gather my things, if you would." England returned his call before he began to pick up papers and put them into his briefcase. Once he was done, England followed Japan to his house.

Upon arrival, England inquired, "So, Japan, what's wrong? Does your problem have anything to do with what happened at the meeting earlier? Or is your problem with America?"

"N-no! I don't have any problems with America-san, b-but I guess it does tie in with the meeting…" Japan trailed off, not sure what to say anymore. "A-ano, England-san, will you promise to not tell anyone else about this?"

England's eyebrows knit together in genuine worry. He'd never seen Japan so nervous! "I promise. Now then, carry on, you can tell me anything."

Japan wasted no time in telling him the problem and how he needed some time away from everyone. He could tell England was listening carefully- England even started taking notes on the problem. When he finished speaking, England came up with a plan.

"Kiku," It was Japan's turn to worry now- England said his human name. He never did that unless it was extremely important! "I think that you are right about taking a break from the countries, however, do you have a place to stay? One safe enough that if this 'Kuro' was to 'take over'- as you put it, that no one would get hurt? If not, I have an idea- what if I were to tell you that there is a place where you could learn how to control… your own mind and possibly prevent Kuro's… invasion?"

"Is there such a place? Because if there is I'd like to go. I can't let anyone get hurt by him again- he's the one who separated me from China." Japan's voice was very weak, but the intensity of it was enough to silence a congregation.

"T-THAT was Kuro?" England's eyes widened in horror, "Then this is even worse than I thought. I'm sending you to Hogwarts immediately!"

"Hogwarts? What's that?" Japan said with curiosity, he'd never heard of it before. "It sounds gross, whatever it is." He inwardly thought.

"Hogwarts is a school of magic. I will get you signed up for Occlumency as soon as I can." England explained.

England's explanation brought more questions than answers to Japan. "Occlumency? And why would you name a school after a pig's warts?"

"Occlumency is a type of magic that protects the mind and teaches you how to defend it from other magic, in your case- Kuro. I have no clue why it's called Hogwarts either." England rapidly answered both questions, "But there is also another bonus: the others don't know it exists- they won't be able to disturb you! And if you need any help, you can contact me by owl."

Japan's head was spinning… this was a lot to take in, but that didn't stop him from feeling extremely grateful. "Thank you Arthur-kun!" Kiku replied, using England's human name and a friendlier honorific. "Thank you so much!"

"No problem, Japan- you'd do the same if it were me." Arthur responded gently. "Now I think I'll take my leave; I need to contact the headmaster and you need to pack your things."

"Pack? Now?" Japan froze up- he wasn't expecting it all to happen so fast. "A-ano… Where is this place exactly?"

At this, England almost laughed. Almost; the situation was too grave. "It's in Scotland, but before you go there I'll take you to Diagon Alley- that's where we'll get your supplies."

After a slight pause, Japan finally replied. "Alright… I think I understand. Good-bye, Arthur-kun." He said as he ushered England out of his house, "Thanks again."

Once his company was gone, Kiku started packing immediately- he didn't know how long England would need to set things up. Japan felt better as he added multiple kimonos to his empty suitcase. He finally had something to hope for. "This must work… It has to… and besides- I do get a break from all of the others. I really hope that Greece and Turkey will be okay without me there to stop their arguments…" Before he knew it, he was asleep. He never noticed the intruder coming out of its hiding place and exit through the front door. Nope, Japan was sleeping peacefully for the first time since Kuro came back.