Chapter 41

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The countries gasped in horror as the door had led to a hallway. That's not what shocked them, though. There were giant, human-sized tubes. They were labeled: 000, 001, 002 and so on. Inside, like a trophy, there were the fellow countries that had been on this trip, laying limply in each container. Russia looked confused as he glanced at the first container. "These are in the order they died.. But....

Why is France here?"

The other four looked over, and gasped at the vine-noose that was tightly wrapped around France's neck. "Did he actually die first? Odd. And I guess England was second, he's the next in this line." Russia trailed off as China had left his side, walking slowly to the third container. He pressed his hands to his lips, as he stared in horror at the container labeled: 002 JAPAN- KIKU HONDA. China shook his head as he started to hyperventilate again, his condition making it even more deadly again as he took sharp breaths. Russia rushed over to China. "Calm down China. Hey, look here, it's okay. Just look at me." Russia tried to calm the man down, but it failed to work as he began to start coughing harshly, coughing up more blood as he struggled to calm down. Tears streamed down China's face, as he refused to stare at the Russian but instead the dead man whom he raised.

Germany walked over to Prussia's container. He stared at his older brother, tears starting to stream down his face as he stared. After a moment, he saluted, whispering "I'll never forget you." Italy and Romano watched as the blonde had done so (well Italy didn't watch, he listened). The was a silence, then a thump to the ground as China had fainted. Russia bent down to China, worried when the older man's breaths didn't slow.

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