---CHAPTER I : The Mansion Where None Should Enter---

~Reader's PoV~

Today is the start of our semestral break!~ This two-week vacation before the start of the second semester that'll be filled with stress, sleepless nights, zombified friends, shitload of homework, projects, quizzes, and horrid finals. So that's why I decided to enjoy this time given to me by going out shopping, hanging out with friends at the mall or beach, and start up on the possible lessons we'll tackle next semester!

HA. AS IF!

Of course, I'll kickstart this vacation by wasting the whole day surfing the net~ Checking out my tumblr, reading manga, watching anime--oh! Yeah! HETALIA!

I then turned on my laptop that I placed carefully on my bed.

I should productively waste my day today by watching Hetalia!

Oh. But...I've already rewatched seasons 1-5 plus bonus episodes for like...the third *coughfourthfifthlostcountcough* time already... hmm...

Watch Hetalia MMDs? Hmm.. I'm already running out videos to watch ._.

Mhhmm...I should just ask good ol' Google for some fantastic suggestions.

I opened my browser and typed in "google.com" in the URL address box. When the page loaded, I proceeded typing.

Let's see...

He..

Heta...

Oh!

"HetaOni"

Clicking the suggestion, the page loaded once more. It showed links for the HetaOni, some images, YouTube videos...etc.

I've watched this game before on a YouTube channel that had English subs. At first, it didn't peak my interest that much, but as the story went on...it went pretty deep. (That's what she said. Lolsorry)... The story was really beautiful and even brought me to tears. But that was about a year or so ago. I've played an English version of it once, too. Thank goodness for neokyno and Pianodream for the English version. Kudos to them~ Oh, and of course, really thankful for Tomoyoshi. The author of HetaOni. Ah. I love the world.

Though, the sad part is...it has been left unfinished. *insertsadsighhere*

I started to miss the game all of a sudden. Then, I made up my mind.

I'll play HetaOni again for old times sake!

Oh! But I have to prepare for it. Playing games mean staying up loooonggg hours of splendid isolation here in my room. I better go downstairs and get some snacks.

I clicked the download link for the latest version of the game. Downloading...

As the game was being downloaded, I decided to go downstairs and head for the kitchen. As I was quietly foraging for some breakfast, lunch, snacks, and dinner, someone sensed my presence.

"_____? Are you preparing for a hibernation in your room again?" My dear mother asked me. She was standing by the kitchen counter behind me, her arms crossed and her face looking skeptical.

"I-I was..uh..just veeery hungry, mom." I said in a really *convincing* manner. She then raised her eyebrow.

"You better not have forgotten about our trip to your Aunt's house today. We're going to visit her and stay over there for the weekend, remember?" She told me.

Oh shoot. I completely forgot about that! Dangit! B-But my game..and aww...

But of course, I didn't tell my mom that.

"O-Oh, yeah.. How could I forget about that? Hahaha. I'm, er, actually preparing for it right now." I said in yet a very *convincing* manner once more. I was still holding on to my stock of food, though.

"Hmm? Really now? Well, all right.. Just don't forget to pack some clothes, toiletries, essentials, and all the other things you need for our stay there. Got it?" She said.

"Yes, ma'am!" I said, even giving here a salute...using my left hand, though. One, because, that's the Hetalian way. Lol. And another thing would be the food I was holding up with my right arm. My mother than went back to the living room.

"Okie~ Now, do I need anything else from this fantastic contraption called the 'fridge'?" I said to myself as I rummaged through the contents of it once more.

Suddenly, someone tapped my shoulder. Probably mom again.

"Yes, mom. I'll fix my stuff as soon as I finish eating and--" I turned around but was surprised to see no one. Was it just my imagination? I scanned the room again. My eyes then spotted a pink cupcake with little blue sprinkles on top of it. Where did this come from?

Oh well. Free cupcake.

I grabbed the cupcake, and along with the other food, I headed for my room upstairs.

I checked up on my download. Only 5 minutes left. I decided to fix up the bag that I'll be bringing over to Auntie's house later. I placed *coughthrewcough* my clothes in the bag, toiletries, essentials, etc., chargers, gadgets, the stock of food I got so it wouldn't be a waste, a flashlight for spooky stories with cousins... hmm what else? I couldn't think of anything else so I just threw in whatever I saw in my drawers: a swiss knife, some band-aids? Aw heck, I'll just put in my small med kit in here. Hmm.. And a notebook. So that, if I get bored, I could just draw or write some things down. I mean, Auntie's house is in the woods, so there might not be much to do.

Alrightie~ I'm done with this preparing chiz!

I placed the bag beside me on my bed and I then turned my attention to my laptop. The download's done! I extracted the files and started munching on some biscuits.

I double clicked on the game icon and saw the word "HetaOni" flash on the game window. Of course, I made a "new time loop", meaning a new game.

Hence, the game begins...

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A deserted house in the mountain
About three hours on foot
From the world summit place.

No one knows how long it has been there
Or...who used to live in it
Rumours said that it was...haunted.

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---CHAPTER I : The Mansion Where None Should Enter---

Italy: Ve~ It's really here!

Japan: I thought it was just a rumour. I never thought we would actually find it...

Prussia: It has such a desolate feel... Not bad.

Germany: I don't think it's very interesting though.

Japan: Me neither. Can't we just look at it from the outside and then go back?

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My fangirl heart was not liking this. Noooo. They're right. They should leave the mansion alone. That's what they should've done in the first place.. but yeah..we can't do anything about it now. I pressed the "z" button again for the game to proceed.
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Italy: Aww~~ After all the trouble we had to find it? C'mon, let's just go in for a little while.

Germany: ........

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The screen faded out and faded in to show the countries went inside the house. For reals. Sigh.. Nuu..
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Italy: It's cleaner than I thought.

Germany: H-Hey. Can we go now?

Prussia: What's the matter, West? You scared?

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I giggled to myself. It's really fun to see a different side of countries. This wasn't really what I expected from Germany the first time I played the game. This bit still makes me give out a chuckle.

Though my giggle was replace by shock when I pressed the button again. A loud crash was heard. Since I was wearing my earphones and the volume was up pretty high, I was really surprised.
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Germany: !!

Germany: L-Look, we really should go now.

Japan: Oh, don't be silly. It's not like there are any ghosts or anything. Where is your common sense?

Prussia: Be careful, Japan!

Japan: I know. I'll just go see what happened. I'll be right back.

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I was then able to control the Japan sprite and guided him towards the kitchen. I remember the shard should be there. As I entered the kitchen, I walked over to the broken plate and pressed the button again.
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Japan: The plate is...broken. I have to be careful not to hurt myself.

Japan obtains Ceramic Shard

Then, I go back from where we started to trigger the event where Japan realises the others aren't there anymore.

Japan: !?

Japan: Did they leave, after all?

Japan: How regrettable.

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"Oh Japan. That won't be the only regrettable thing you'll experience there." I thought  to myself sadly.
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I decided to lead the Japan sprite towards the Tatami room. I inspected some stuff and found a note.

The note reads: "Fix the piano, repair the toilet, leave the aid kit in the drawer on the second floor. 

After that, I guided Japan towards the toilet area, when Steve was spotted. I chose to stay calm, because duh.  (Even though I wouldn't.) Steve then went through the door, which closed after the monster entered. 

Japan: !?

Wha... What was that, just now?

I...
Maybe I'm getting tired... 

With that event done, I headed up the second floor and went to the room in the upper left corridor. I walked over to the bed to pick up the whip that Japan identifies as Germany's. 

Japan: Is this not... Germany's whip?

What is it doing in a place like this?

Obtained: Germany's Whip. 

Then I guided the Japan sprite to the room on the upper right corridor. He checks out a certain curtain and finds Germany. A very shaken Germany. Scratch that, a reaalll shaking shaken Germany. 

Japan: G...Germany!

...Germany, where are the others?

CLACLACLACLACLACLACLAC **shaking** 

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"Gee. As much as I want to understand Germany in a time like this.. His change of character is a bit weird. Poor Doitsu." I said whilst munching on more food. 
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Japan: ...

You look...shaken. 

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"No shit, Sherlock. .... I'm sorry, I just had to." I said before proceeding in the game. 
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Japan: I'll go get you something to drink. 

Japan goes outside the room and heads towards the toilet area on the first floor.
He checks out one of two taps. 

Japan: The tap isn't working. I'll have to look for water somewhere else.

So he sees a toilet.

Japan: ...

Well... This IS water too.

...
Let's not be so hasty.

So he checks the other tap again.

Japan: Maybe I can get water here?

Ah, thank God. It doesn't seem to be broken.

Obtained: Water? 

He then goes back to Germany. 

Japan: Germany, I brought you some water. Drink it, and try to calm down a little.

He then gives the water(?)

Japan: Here. It's not filtered water though...

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Germany: Is that...really water?

J: Judging by it's colour...probably...

G: I see... Anyway, sorry for falling apart like that. I feel much better now thanks to you.

J: That's good to hear. So, where are the others?

G: I'm...not sure. At any rate, we ran for our lives... And those two went in different directions... I think.

Sorry, just...give me a moment to pull myself together.

J: Alright. I'll go look for those two. Try to get some rest.

G: Sorry... Oh, by the way, I found this when I was running. Maybe it can be of some use to you?

Obtained: Key from Germany

Japan then goes down to the Library.

Used: Key. 

Suddenly, some eerie music plays. And...the Thing is shown to be walking around. But like, screw you monster thing, this is a library. We should be checking out books, not you.

So, Japan then checks the library out and browses for books. 

J: There's so many books here. If I weren't in such a hurry, I would definitely leaf through them.

...

Well... Just one won't do any harm, right?

Japan learns Dismissal.

He then spots an Onigiri on the table.

Obtained: Onigiri

Then some creepy-ass killer music plays and Steve just dashes towards Japan.

Was it because he took the onigiri? 

The Thing then attacks Japan and then they battle. After the battle, the door seems to be locked. 

Dangit, Japan! In this time of need???

The key was dropped somewhere. Don't worry, the Thing slowed down.

I then dashed Japan over to the upper left side of the library to pick up the key that he dropped.. Even if he never went over there. .___.

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J: I found it! It's the key!Now I have to get out of here!

Retrieved: Key.

As I got to the door, a menu popped out asking if I want to use the key to go out.

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"Oh mein gott! Of course, dammit! Now let Japan out of thhheeeerreee!" I exclaimed as I opened a pack of chips forcefully for unnecessary dramatic effect. 
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Got away safely!~

J: ...Wha...What on Earth was THAT thing?!

I have to find the others as soon as possible.

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Someone knocked on my door. 

"______? Are you ready to go?" Mom asked from the other side of the door.

"Uh..Y-Yep! Just let me shut down my laptop and I'm good to go!" I said.

"Okay. Be down in 15 minutes." She said. Footsteps could be heard going down the stairs.

I saved my game, shut my laptop down, changed clothes and gathered my stuff. 

I gave my room another look before I go. Then I saw something.

My cupcake!

I rushed towards the pink pastry and took a bite from it. Oh my god. These are so delicious. I gotta thank mom when I get down. 

As I went downstairs, everyone was getting ready to go.

I settled my bag down and went to the kitchen to get a drink. I saw my mom was there, too. She was checking some stuff to make sure she didn't leave anything important.

I poured myself a glass of water and turned to my mother. "Oh, by the way... Thanks for the delicious cupcake you gave me, mom!" I said cheerfully.

She then had a puzzled look on her face. "What cupcake? I didn't make any." She said as I was drinking.

Wh-What?!

I almost spit out my drink. 

"I-It must be, Dad..." I told her. I rushed to the front door where my father was.

"Dad, you were the one who gave me the pink cupcake, right?" I asked him nervously.

"A cupcake? No, dear. I didn't." He replied.

I was suddenly freaked out. "Then who on earth gave me that delicious cupcake?!" I said with a frustrated tone. My father then looked at me sympathetically.

"Let's not worry about that now, ______. You said it was delicious, right?" He asked.

I nodded weakly.

"Then praise the Lord! It might be a gift from above!" He exclaimed, nudging me with his elbow. 

"Dad..." I gave out a small chuckle.

I went back inside to get my bag. Then I remembered something.

My laptop! 

Of all the things to forget =.=

I rushed upstairs wearing my bag. It wasn't heavy, anyway. As I went inside my room, I saw my laptop was on my bed. "Silly me. Sorry I almost forgot about you, my dear laptop~" I cooed.

I sat on my bed and placed my laptop in my bag. When I got up, I felt...woozy.

I suddenly felt weak and my vision was getting blurry. What's happening?

But all too soon, the weird feeling faded away and I was feeling back to normal. This is unexplainable, really..

"_______! C'mon, dear, we need to go now!" My father shouted.

"I'll be right there!" I called back. 

I went out of my room. Before going downstairs, I turned to face my room again.

"See you soon, oh splendid isolation hub of mine~" I said. As I was about to step down a stair.. I heard a faint voice.

"I don't think you will, ragazza~"