Disclaimer: I don't own Hetalia or any of its characters or plot, except Imperial though he isn't official.

Author's notes: I'm quickly running out of ideas on how to drag this story out so I'm going to continue with how I know how to continue the story. UNIVERSITY SUCKS. This might be the last chapter depending on how I finish it, but I will likely have one more chapter but we will see how that turns out. (MUCH LATER), Augh school sucks. I'm dividing this chapter into two parts, but I will be uploading them at the same time, in the same chapter selection, odd yes, but hey I liked the name of the second chapter I was going to make and I'm not dropping the idea, so deal with it.

Chapter 13

Essence of War

"So you took care of that traitor North Korea?" Komar or Imperial asked his anger alter ego of North Korea.

"Yes I did master" the clone North Korea bowed with respect to his creator.

"Is it possible that the traitor told our location?" Imperial asked.

"Possibly, I didn't wait to hear what he was saying" North Korea stated raising his head.

"It doesn't matter, you've tested America and in his Fighter's meditation state, he's no match for you, so he is no threat to me" Imperial sighed turning away. "Is there solid confirmation about Japan?" Imperial asked.

"I have confirmed that Japan is indeed alive, and well" The Clone North Korean answered.

"That's good, I need all the Asian countries to remain alive, Especially Japan" Imperial sighed in some relief.

"Had Japan died, what would it have mattered?" North Korea asked, in a rather annoyed tone.

"Ha! You still harbour that deep hatred for Japan do you?" Imperial asked, astounded at how even though this North Korean is his creation, its emotions are still somewhat beyond his control. But however the clone North Korea's anger and hatred which he was created from is what Imperial thrived on strongest. "I need Japan alive to have complete control over the Southeast Asian continent, without his clone I can't control Japan, and I will be spending years just trying to suppress his people and to find his reincarnation" Imperial sighed.

"Why not just control China? and then you can conquer all of Asia and easily take Europe, then North and South America will be within your sights." North Korea asked.

"It's harder to control a country who isn't as accepting of the ideals I bring" Imperial explained as he stepped up to the edge of the balcony and looked over where he saw easily a hundred armed men. "Having control over Japan once, and having strong hold over China a long time ago, it makes it increasingly harder to control them a second time".

"What now?" the clone North Korea asked.

"Well, I have some people you might want to meet, but however they need time to rest, so you will meet them tomorrow." Imperial said.

"So your done?" North Korea asked.

"Yes" Imperial answered, "I'm done, and thankfully successful on the first time for each of them."

"Then we have no more need for the originals?" North Korea asked almost pleading to hear the answer he wanted.

"Unfortunately not yet" Imperial sighed but more out of exhaustion. North Korea looked irritated, like his fun had been spoiled. "There is still a possibility that something could go wrong, but until tomorrow we won't know, and as for what I had promised you, I have thought of a way to make it interesting" Imperial said as he approached the red cushioned seat that stood directly in the middle of the room, where Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, South Korea, and Hong Kong got their first look at Imperial.

"I can't wait" the clone North Korea sighed,

Meanwhile (a few hours later)

"Are you sure that is what he said?" Arthur asked as he heard Alfred's story. The group was finally in Hong Kong, hiding in a hotel to settle after the excitement. The only one's not with them were China and Japan who needed to use the phone, what for they didn't say.

"The Himalayas are still a ways away, even if we know where they are, there is no way we are going to get there soon enough without having all the Conspirators on our tail" Vash sighed knowing that they were too far away to do anything.

"Seems hopeless da" Ivan sighed his spirits seemed slightly down also without an idea as to how they could get to Imperial in time.

"But there may be one way" Alfred said his face lighting up.

"What's that?" Everyone asked simultaneously.

"Why don't we ask China and Japan" Alfred said as he pointed a hand towards the door, where China and Japan suddenly walked through.

'HOW'D HE DO THAT!' everyone screamed in their heads.

"What's going on aru?" China asked as he stopped a few feet from the door. "Did America finally say something intelligent for once?"

"WHY YOU!" America cried lunging at China, but America was held back by England and Canada.

"No, he somehow seemed to have predicted your entry almost perfectly" England answered getting Alfred back into his seat.

"REALLY ARU!?" China exclaimed

"Alfred-san making accurate predictions, the world must be ending" Japan said in a mock horror voice.

"NEVER MIND THAT!" Alfred cried attempting to change the subject. "What did you guys find out."

"The military have received our report and are sending special forces in to help us aru" China began.

"The nations of America, Canada, Germany, Italy, France, and Britain will be sending their special forces as well, but they will take some time before they get here." Japan explained.

"We, don't have that much time" Alfred complained. "Imperial already knows we are here, and he is going to step up his influence quickly, we need to act now, or we will end up having to leave, and lose the best chance we will probably ever have at getting him."

"Not to worry aru" China smiled. "My government is mustering every soldier they can spare, and are sending us helicopters to transport us to the Himalayas"

"Really?" Alfred stood looking rather pleased. "When will they get here?"

"They're here now aru" China answered. Alfred jumped up and ran outside, everyone else quickly followed. China and Japan quickly followed, but stopped at the top of the stairwell that everyone else went down.

"Um, Alfred-san" Japan called.

"Yeah?" Alfred replied.

"The helicopters are on the roof aru" China pointed up towards the roof.

"Oh, right" Alfred blushed at his mistake, and quickly began up the stairs towards the landing pad.

Time Skip (in the air, above the Himalayas).

"Are you absolutely certain aru" China quickly asked one of the special operatives who they were traveling with. Of course this was in Chinese so no one else, but Japan could tell what they were saying.

"Yes, we are certain, it is amazing when several nations combine their satellites, and the strengths of each satellite. We pinpointed a large structure encased in one of the mountains, we have reason to believe it was an old cavern turned into a fortress that Imperial is using" the Spec Op replied.

"Were you able to locate Hong Kong and the others aru?" China asked almost pleading. The Spec Op however didn't look to happy with what he would have to answer.

"Unfortunately we don't know much about the interior, we can tell that the fortress is spacious and it has a lot and I mean a lot of people inside it, with all those people, and numerous layers the satellites had to look through, it is possible they are there, but there is no guarantee seeing as we couldn't obtain a picture of prisoners of any shape or form." The Spec Op replied.

"Thanks aru". China thanked the man and returned to the others.

"One more thing I should tell you" the Spec Op called bringing China back. "We are going to need to land a distance away we can't jump onto the fortress, there are AAA guns, and launchers that look like SAM launchers" the Spec Op explained.

"Where'd Imperial get the funds for that aru?" China asked somewhat shocked.

"No idea, we guess he has had ties to terrorist groups, and the black market" the man explained.

"Thanks again aru" China thanked the man again and turned back to the others.

"So?" Alfred asked eager to hear the news.

"We'll be arriving in a few minutes, but we will need to land a distance away aru" China explained.

"Why?" Arthur asked.

"Arthur-san they apparently have anti-air weaponry stationed on the fortress we are heading to." Japan explained.

"No way" Alfred sighed.

"You've gotta be bloody kidding me". Arthur looked annoyed.

"Now that's just annoying eh" Matthew sighed.

"I wonder if he will give them to be da" Russia said hugging a sunflower close to his chest.

"Yeah, way to ruin the mood Russia" Alfred complained.

"I don't think it's much of a moment I'm going to miss though" France sighed.

"Probably right" Alfred responded thinking about it for a moment.

"How long exactly?" Switzerland asked.

"Give or take twenty minutes aru" China answered as they looked out the windows of the Helicopter out into the mountainous landscape.

"Well, time to get ready, looks like we are going to have a long fight a head of us" Alfred said picking up a rifle off the floor of the helicopter. Everyone else picked up a firearm and prepped the weapon. Along with the weapon everyone picked up a bag and opened it to reveal a military outfit, comprising of body armour, camouflage clothing respective to each individual's nation, and a helmet.

After several minutes, everyone was finally changed and looking ready for battle.

"No matter how often I wear my military gear, I can't stop but feel proud" Alfred said as he eyed every bit of himself he could boots, legs, padding, armour, goggles and helmet, and smiled. He turned to see Matthew in his gear, Matthew and Alfred wore different camouflage colours, but their outfits where specially designed. Dragonskin body armour, Dragonskin pads for their knees, forearms, and shoulders. Alfred looked at Matthew's right shoulder which bore a badge with the emblem of a Phoenix, and a banner across the bottom that said N.A.J.S.F, which meant, North American Joint Strike Force. Alfred looked at his right shoulder which bore the same emblem. Alfred looked at Russia who was wearing uniquely arctic white camouflage clothing, with armour plating on his shoulders, forearms, legs, and a badge which bore the animal of a Bear, and the Abbreviation S.A.D, which meant, Soviet Alliance Division. Alfred then turned to Switzerland, France, Germany, North and South Italy and England who wore deep forest green camouflage and similar armour padding on the knees, shoulders, and forearms. On their shoulders, bore the animal of a Hawk, and the Abbreviation, E.U.M.T.D, which stood for European Union Military Tactical Division. Alfred turned to Japan and China who were just about to get their uniforms on, unlike the others, Southeast Asia didn't have a joint task force yet. Alfred was going to change that right now.

"Hold on" Alfred said stopping China and Japan from putting their uniforms on. "Put these on instead" Alfred handed them two duffle bags. China and Japan opened the bags, and where shocked to see what was inside. "Canada and I asked to have these made especially for you two, to celebrate the first time your nations agreed to work together militarily."

Japan and China pulled out Deep forest green camouflage clothing, and began to put them on. The Dragonskin padding for their knees, forearms, and shoulders matched Alfred's and Matthew's, but what stood out above everything else, was the shoulder badge on their right shoulders, with a green dragon emblem with the Abbreviations F.A.A.M.D, which stood for First Asian Alliance Military Division.

"Alfred-san I don't know what to say" Japan said slowly eyeing the badge on his shoulder.

"I don't know how to thank you aru" China added.

"Well, we'll worry about thanking me until we get the others back" Alfred and Matthew winked at the two Asian brothers. China and Japan smiled as they put their new helmet's on.

"Alright, we're here" the pilot called to the nations in the cargo bay as the helicopter slowed to a hover, and gently touched the ground.

"Alright, we're here aru" China repeated standing up picking up his assault rifle, and watched as the rear ramp lowered revealing the small landing platform that they were landing on. Everyone stepped out as a wave of cold washed over them. Along with the nations, a squad of five Spec Ops followed them. Alfred looked around to see three other large helicopters letting off similar amounts of spec Ops soldiers.

"Alright which way?" Alfred asked China as the helicopters flew off, back to the base to get more soldiers.

China quickly looked at a map, and a compass strapped to his wrist, and pointed directly east towards a large mountain. "That way" China said.

Meanwhile at Imperial's Fortress

"So what do you think Korea?" Imperial asked as he stood behind five figures.

"Impressive" the evil North Korean said as he eyed, the two female characters and the three male characters.

"Now that our new allies have arrived, the fun can commence" Imperial said as he waved his hand at one of the guards standing nearby. "Fetch the prisioners"

"Yes master" the man replied and ran off.

In the Prison Cells

CLANK!

"Ugh, the noise" South Korea moaned as he shifted uncomfortably.

"Brother wake up" South Korea could make out his brother's voice, but South Korea was too tired to care. "Brother Wake Up!" North Korea sounded more desperate this time, prompting South Korea to open his eyes, and look around.

CLICK! CLANK!

South Korea looked towards the cell door to see several guards unlocking the door. Taiwan, stood in front of Thailand who was supporting Vietnam who seemed to have regained some of her strength back from the rest Thailand was able to give her. Hong Kong just stood off to the side watching as if he was seeing a normal everyday occurrence, which actually seemed rather understandable to South Korea.

"Master Komar has demanded your presence" one of the guards said reaching for Taiwan. Taiwan however didn't feel like going quietly.

"Yeah, well Screw Him!" Taiwan cried kicking the nearest guard in the shins causing the guard to recoil in pain, Taiwan grabbed the slack in the chains binding her hands together, and swung them hitting the guard across the head. North Korea dived into the crowd punching left and right desperately trying to get away, Thailand helped Vietnam to her feet and began making a break for a small opening that North Korea managed to make. Hong Kong jumped into the fray kicking two guards, making the opening for Thailand and Vietnam larger. South Korea ran up and like Taiwan used the slack in his cuff chains as his weapon. Thailand ran through the crowd and made it into the hallway, where he sighed with relief to see that it was empty and completely devoid of any guards. South Korea watched relieved as Thailand quickly turned back and showed a thumbs' up before running off and out of sight down the hallway.

"Alright" South Korea sighed striking a staggering guard across the head with his chains. South Korea turned to the others witnessing the last guard drop at North Korea's feet. "Thailand says the way is clear" South Korea said as he motioned for everyone to start running. South Korea ran down the halls turning several corners, South Korea could feel the air slowly freshen as they continued running, giving South Korea the hope that they were heading the right way. Suddenly they slowed when they saw Thailand and Vietnam at the base of a stairway waving towards them.

"This looks like the way up" Thailand said as he began up the stairway still holding onto Vietnam to help her go faster. No one argued or second guessed the possibility of the stairwell being the way out, all of them desperate to just get out of the stuffy dungeon and finally get some fresh air. The stairway seemed to go on forever as everyone eagerly rushed towards the top ready for their first breath of freedom. Barging through the door, relief flooded them when they finally breathed normal fresh air compared to the stuffy dungeon air. But as soon as the relief came, it dissipated, stopping abruptly the six Asian nations stood still horrified of what was in front of them. Hundreds of guards stood in front of them, pointing assault rifles at them, as if daring them to move another inch.

"Well, that's not fair" South Korea sighed disbelievingly.

Clap, clap, clap, clap

Everyone stared beyond the wall of soldiers as light clapping echoed throughout the room. Everyone suddenly realized that it was the same room that Komar had revealed himself to them, only this time, there were soldiers, plus a number of things that they never noticed before, the second level above their heads, the ledge to their far left leading to a lower level.

"Very good" a voice echoed as Komar finally emerged from the crowd of guards. "To think that you managed to beat my guards and manage to find your way out so quickly, you obviously were planning this escape long and hard" Komar said. The six Asians just growled at him. "I was planning to have you simply executed, but however on this occasion, I think I'm going to change the plan a little." Komar turned and waved at the guards behind time to part. As they parted, six Asians stood in the opening that the guards made. South Korea, and the others stared shocked as they found themselves staring at their clones. All six counterpart Asians looked exactly like the original, except the smug, and evil smiles on their faces, and the red uniforms they were wearing.

"So you actually succeeded" North Korea growled at Komar.

"Yes I did, do you like them" Komar asked sarcastically.

"Well, you at least got the handsomeness right" South Korea replied.

"Ha, you always were the comedic one South Korea, but as you know, this is your angry self just manifested into a physical being. I am going to give you a chance to live" Komar began explaining, at those words the six original nations listened intently. "But you're going to have to fight for it, or by whatever turn of fate, manage to escape. And just so you know, my guards aren't going to let you out" Komar said with a sinister giggle.

"you" South Korea said in a dangerously low tone.

"Ready or not here we come" South Korea turned to see his anger counterpart say that before charging at them with amazing speed. The original six nations managed to dive out of the way in time.

"SPLIT UP!" North Korea cried. "TRY TO ESCAPE AS BEST YOU CAN, WE CAN'T FIGHT OURSELVES PROPERLY IN OUR CONDITION". Everyone did just that.

Taiwan made a run for the stairs only to be stopped just a few feet away by her evil counterpart. South Korea ran up to the ledge to overlook the lower floor. The lower floor had tons of boxes monuments, and furniture laying around surrounded by several armed guards, South Korea turned in time to see his twin swing a fist at him, South Korea ducked and dived to gain some distance between him and his clone. South Korea blocked another punch and returned it with a kick, but in his weakened state the kick was easily stopped. The clone sent a kick at South Korea's chest but South Korea managed to dodge enough that it grazed off his shoulder, the force of the kick however still sent South Korea stumbling several feet. "Now that's not fair" South Korea said to himself as he got back up.

Thailand was doing his best to get Vietnam as far away as possible doing his best to hold off both his clone and Vietnam's clone at the same time. Thailand urged Vietnam to take cover which she did, but not without looking back at Thailand to see him unsuccessfully block both his clone and Vietnam's clones attacks at once. Thailand received a quick kick to the chest resulting in him to be thrown several feet, Vietnam couldn't stand any longer to be protected by Thailand, despite her weakened condition due to her becoming sick. She quickly jumped in front of her clone and began a quick fist fight with her. Vietnam received a few blows to the chest and stomach before adrenaline kicked in and her responses became quicker and more like her normal self. Vietnam blocked a few attacks before returning one of her own which successfully connected against her clone's cheek. Her clone staggered back a few feet holding her cheek in shock. Thailand got up shocked that Vietnam was fighting back despite her condition. But forgetting her at the moment as his clone dropped down on him attempting to get on top of him and attack his head. Thailand however rolled out of the way and got back on his own feet. His clone right after him, Thailand quickly blocked the punch that his clone aimed for his face, and Thailand punched his clone in the shoulder, but it was only a graze as Thailand's fist glanced off, but his clone still received a fair bit of the force. And like Vietnam's clone he too staggered back.

North Korea was dodging left and right to avoid his clone's attacks, North Korea blocked a few attacks before running off to see if there was a safe place he could either hide or fight back. North Korea used his chains to force his clone to step back giving him a few feet to manoeuvre. North Korea took the opportunity to make a mad dash for the opposite end of the second level balcony, opposite to where South Korea and Taiwan were fighting. North Korea found himself running towards the door they had just come out of, but didn't care, he needed to hide, he was quickly losing ground by the fact that his longer imprisonment had weakened him tremendously, though it wasn't enough to keep him from fighting back, it was enough to let him know that if he tried to fight on even grounds he would most likely lose. North Korea quickly passed some guards who were either making his passing them either difficult or let him slip through easily to avoid being caught in the fight between him and his clone. As North Korea got closer to the door, he stopped when he saw three guards bar the door shut and guard it showing North Korea he couldn't go that way. North Korea turned around to see his clone sending another kick in his direction, North Korea quickly deflected it but couldn't fight back as the attack caught him somewhat off guard. North Korea dodged another attack before running off back towards the direction that South Korea and Taiwan where fighting.

Hong Kong fought desperately to find a opening, but with the chains restricting his movements and his tired and malnourished state he knew he was going to lose quickly. Hong Kong punched at kicked at his opponent but to no avail as none of his attacks where finding an opening, and his clone's attacks seemed to become harder and swifter. Finally Hong Kong managed to get a punch in which connected to his clone's gut but not without sacrifice as his clone's fist glanced off Hong Kong's cheek. Hong Kong then grabbed the slack in his chains and swung it at his clone but his clone recovered faster than he thought as the clone managed to dodge and managed to land a weak kick to Hong Kong's shoulder.

'This is going to be trouble' all six nations thought at the same time.

Dragons rising

Alfred and the others were running up alongside the stone wall of the fortress, the road was thin and slippery because of the snow, but was still sturdy enough to offer easy footing as they got within five feet of the front door.

"Do we have enough to blow open the door?" Alfred asked as he looked at the heavy steel door, unable to tell how thick it was he could only guess that it was thick enough that they were going to need more than small charges of C4 to blow it open.

"No we don't aru" China responded looking at the door.

"Drat" Alfred sighed, suddenly he heard something funny on his ear com. Alfred looked at Matthew and could tell that he was receiving the transmission clearly. "What is it?"

"YES!" Matthew punched the air in delight, though there were guards on the top, the wind made it more possible for the group to still talk normally.

"What?" Alfred asked.

"I asked my Air Force it was possible to give us some air cover and they accepted, and what they just told me is their Air Force is nearby and ready to offer assistance" Matthew explained.

"Yeah, but you have Hornets and those aren't any good against SAMs and Triple A's" Alfred looked confused.

"Not anymore" Matthew said looking terribly excited. "My government had made a purchase of fifth generation fighters, Specifically the F-35 Lighting II's, Stealth fighters" Matthew said as everyone listened in.

"What!? You guys actually got those?" Alfred asked shocked.

"Yup" Matthew answered.

"Why didn't I think of that" Alfred asked himself as he began to wonder why he didn't get his F-22's to help out. Suddenly Alfred heard a voice on his Radio.

"Alfred, we have several F-22 Raptors on route to give aid to the F-35s that will be tacking out the SAMs and Triple A's" a man on the radio said.

"Wait! Why wasn't I told about this earlier?" Alfred asked.

"Most of the Air Force was occupied in Austrailia to help the countries security and to help Indonesia" the man responded.

"Oh, that's why I didn't think about it sooner, but why are they available now?" Alfred asked.

"We managed to find Indonesia, and get them to safety, but he wasn't a happy passenger let's just say and well, Australia is helping Indonesia, our land force is helping guard the mainland, thus our Air Force became available." The man explained.

"Well, that makes a lot of sense" Alfred said sarcastically, but it didn't really matter to Alfred. "Matthew tell your F-35's to blow open the door" Alfred said. "My F-22s will be here shortly to help deal with the SAMs and the triple A's"

"Got it" Matthew said as he began to talk into his headset. "Matthew to Thunder Strike One do you copy?"

"Matthew this is Thunder Strike One read you loud and clear, what can I do for you?" was the response Matthew got.

"Thunder Strike One, Green light, Green light, proceed to take out the SAMs and triple A's, but request you to open the attack by opening the door for us" Matthew explained.

"Got it Matthew, just send the co-ordinates and I will open the door for you" the pilot responded.

"Sending co-ordinates now" Matthew said as he took out a small device and pointed it towards the doors.

"Co-ordinates received, proceeding with attack run" Matthew turned to the others.

"Take cover" Matthew said. And everyone including the Chinese spec ops took cover behind a bend of rocks. Matthew and the others slowly heard the roar of jet engines grow louder as the attack planes came in closer. They heard alarm increase on the top of the fortress as the sounds drew closer, and Matthew heard a now message on his headset.

"Confirmed two AG missiles released." Matthew crouched his head back signalling to the others that the missiles where on their way.

China could barely hear what some soldiers where saying on roof of the fortress.

"Is that planes I'm hearing"

"Impossible nothing is showing up on radar"

"What are those lights ahead?"

China looked up to see two red glows appear momentarily before they came into view, and before anyone could react the missiles hit the door, blowing the doors wide open.

BBOOOOMM!

Debris and rocks flew everywhere as the energy of the explosion shook the whole fortress and mountainside. As the debris settled Alfred was the first to move.

"Alright guys doors are open let's GO!" Alfred cried charging forward towards the opening, Matthew however was busy on the headset momentarily.

"Good hit, Good hit, door is open, proceed to clear threats for the reinforcements" Matthew said.

"Roger that Matthew, alright boys let's turn those SAMs into scrap metal" Matthew heard the pilot say before running after Alfred and the others.

Back at Imperial's main room

BBOOOOMM! RUMBLE!

"What was that!?" one of the guards asked out loud as the whole place shook. Suddenly an alarm blared and an intercom boomed.

"INTRUDER ALERT, INTRUDER ALERT!" Guards scrambled to get towards the entrance to help against the attackers. Imperial however looked rather unfazed, but turned away as he received a call on his headset.

"What is it?" Imperial asked.

"SIR APPARENTLY PLANES HAVE ATTACKED, THEY HAVE DESTROYED THE DOOR, AND ARE PROCEEDING TO ELIMINATE OUR SAMs, AND SOLDIERS ARE POURING INTO THE MAIN LOBBY, WHERE DID THEY ALL GAH!" Imperial heard gunshots ring over the headset before the voice disappeared.

"They found me sooner than I thought" Imperial said quietly to himself as he proceeded to watch the fight. "No matter, China alone doesn't have the ability to take me on, not when I control most of Asia, and the nations of America, Canada, Germany, Italy, France, England, and Switzerland are stuck in China."

Little did Imperial know that he was missing a lot of information.

At the Main Lobby

BANG! BANG!

Ratatatatatatat!

Gunfire rang through the lobby as the Nations tore through enemies, and the Chinese spec ops did their best to keep up. Alfred took cover behind a pillar and fired several rounds killing a number of enemies.

"Ah, so much better fighting with a weapon I'm comfortable with" Alfred said patting his rifle, the last rifle he used was an AK-47 which he detested the weapon completely and wasn't used to it so, his aim wasn't as good as it should have been. Alfred turned back to observe the progress of the others, he met a quick shock as he saw three Chinese spec ops get shot down from the gun fire. "Gah, now I have to babysit these guys, we don't have enough to raid this whole building, where are the reinforcements?" Alfred asked himself firing more rounds down the lobby. Alfred heard doors open and saw what he could swear where hundreds of others spilling into the lobby. "Oh, just great, no Hero deserves this".

Meanwhile outside with the planes.

"That's it for the SAMs" the F-35 pilot said. "No ammunition remaining, returning to base" the pilot said. "Japanese, and Chinese reinforcements, Green light, no threats remaining you are clear to drop in reinforcements"

"Roger Thunder Strike One, proceeding to drop reinforcements at the door" another pilot responded but in a heavy Asian accent.

"Careful, we didn't manage to eliminate all the Triple A's" the F-35 pilot said.

"No problem, we have to get in there, with the alarm raised it won't take long for your allies to be over run." The Asian pilot said.

"This is Sky Hunter One, you can leave the Triple A's to us" another voice echoed over the radios as F-22's flew overhead.

"Yeah, Japanese and Chinese reinforcements, forget what I said, Triple A's are going to be taken care of" the F-35 Pilot called to the reinforcement helicopters.

"Hear you loud and clear, dropping reinforcements now" the Asian Pilot answered as more explosions were heard in the distance.

Back at the main lobby

Germany killed three more enemies before needing to reload, Germany turned back behind cover and began to reload, growling to himself as he looked at North and South Italy cowering behind the same stone wall they were hiding behind, he stopped when he heard the faint sound of Helicopter rotors and saw more soldiers pouring into the lobby, but Germany quickly realised that they were allies.

"Looks like reinforcements have arrived" Germany said over his headset, which got everyone's attention.

Alfred and the others looked back and cheered when they saw hundreds of soldiers pouring into the lobby firing their guns away, surly taking several more enemies down before Alfred and the others began to return fire.

Meanwhile with Imperial

Imperial slowly began to feel more disturbed as several more explosions were being heard on the roof. Imperial only continued to watch the fight with zeal as the six original Nations seemed to have found their strength, and where fighting back effectively.

"Something's not right here" Imperial said to himself. 'China doesn't have the satellite ability to track down this fortress alone, most of the other nations are tied up trying to keep my influence contained, only small amounts of each nations could contribute to attack me, though I get the weird feeling that the forces attacking aren't that big yet, I've got the feeling that there are more forces at work than just China, and Japan'.

South Korea and the others felt their spirits rise as the first explosion shook the whole fortress and the alarm blaring emptying the entire room of almost all the guards. Giving all the original nations room to manoeuvre, and hope filling their minds strengthening them that help is on its way.

South Korea managed to counter several of his clones attacks and punch his clone several times, Thailand was feeling strong enough to perform his martial arts with comfort, in so much that he kicked his clone through a small pile of boxes that Thailand could only guess was food, as he heard glass jars crack and shatter. North Korea dislocated his clones shoulder and punched his clone in the chest several times. Taiwan managed to throw her clone into a large grandfather clock which resulted in the glass front to shatter cutting Taiwan's clone in several places. Vietnam managed to land several more blows to her clone before she momentarily felt weak as her illness quickly came back to haunt her body, but as the fortress shook again, her strength came back. Hong Kong using everything he learned he used to push his clone back, managing to punch his clone in the face a few times before jump kicking his clone in the chest sending his clone flying. All six Asians found themselves beside each other staring down their downed clones, who were slowly getting back up with Imperial walking up slowly behind them.

"I'm growing tired of this, unleash your powers NOW!" Imperial cried.

"Yes master Komar" the clones replied in unison as their eyes began to glow red, black lines began to line their faces and under their eyes, taking the shape of claws.

The six Asians looked on in horror as they felt their hearts drop recognizing the Fighter's Meditation which Imperial had displayed so aggressively the last time they met.

"Now that's not fair" South Korea said.

With the Infiltration force

With the arrival of more soldiers, and more on the way, the group infiltrating the fortress managed to press further into the lobby and found themselves staring down two different pathways.

"We'll take the right pathway, you guys take the left" Alfred pointed towards himself and the other nations, while pointing to all the spec ops to go down the left side.

"Got it" one of the spec ops replied, as he turned to the others and signalled them to head down the left hand side.

"LET'S GO!" Alfred cried waving his hand for the other nations to follow him down the right hand side.

Shooting as they went they descended down the stairway to the lower levels, killing enemies with skill and precision that only hundreds of years of warfare could teach them, they continued till they came to a small set of wooden doors.

"Alright C4 England" Alfred ordered waving a finger.

"Right here" England said pulling three packs of C4 and attached them do the door.

On the other side with the six Asian nations

THWAK!

South Korea felt his chin get hit with a heavy impact that sent his whole figure flying and landing flat on his back. North Korea felt his ribs crack as his clone punched him twice effortlessly through his defences. Thailand felt his knee give way as his clone kicked it. Vietnam hit the floor semi-conscious as her clone high kicked her in the head. Hong Kong couldn't see his clone as his clone punched and kicked him repeatedly making Hong Kong's figure shake in pain and internal fear. Taiwan felt a foot connect with her face sinning her around and landed on the railing blocking the edge of the second floor balcony. Suddenly Taiwan felt a cloth or a belt wrap around her throat and her clone proceeded to choke her. Taiwan gagged and fought desperately to free herself, but to no avail, their clones where too strong.

BBOOOOMM!

Wooden fragments flew as an explosion erupted on the lower floor shocking everyone in the room, forcing the clones to stop their attacks, the six original nations looked towards the second floor wondering what, and who was there. Whatever few guards where there rushed towards the door through whatever debris was still settling, only to be cut down by machine gun fire. Taiwan being forced down on the railing was able to get a clear look at the people who blew open the door. She noted to rather unique looking military uniforms as she recognized them. North America, European Union, Soviet Alliance, and another set which she had never seen before.

"Where are me aru?" one of the men asked out in a voice which Taiwan found familiar.

"No idea Yao-san my guess is we are in the main chamber we saw on the satellites" another said.

"Whatever, let's look for your siblings and get out of here, because with the hero here, there is nothing standing in our way" A third said.

"I want to shoot someone da" a fourth said at random.

"Easy Russia, and Brother slow down with the hero wannabe talk eh" a fifth said.

"OH WILL YOU ALL BLOODY SHUT UP!" a sixth yelled, which caught everyone's attention.

Now Taiwan realised why those voices sounded so familiar.

"BROTHER!!!" Taiwan cried as loud as she could earning the attention of the eleven men on the lower floor.

"TAIWAN-CHAN!" Japan cried.

"LITTLE SISTER!" China joined in.

There they are!" Alfred cried pointing to the top floor, as all of them rushed towards the two stairways leading to the second floor.

Taiwan quickly came back to reality as her clone proceeded to choke her, struggling she felt the noose around her neck get tighter as her clone now desired to kill her quickly, Taiwan managed a glance at the others as she saw that the other clones resolved to kill their original nations quickly. Suddenly Taiwan felt herself stumble forward, and her clone's hold on her loosen as if her clone was suddenly thrown off her. Hitting the floor and looking up she saw England, and France free Hong Kong, America, and his Twin who Taiwan remembered as Canada, freed South Korea, Russia, freed North Korea, Germany, and both Italy's free Thailand and Vietnam. Taiwan looked up to see Japan and Chine standing over her, China quickly picked her up, Taiwan never felt so happy to see China, she pulled China into a full hug and when she finished she pulled Japan into a hug as well, Japan's feelings were soaring through the roof, it had been a long time since he had received a hug from Taiwan, and even longer when China would actually allow her too.

Clap!Clap!Clap!

Everyone turned to see Imperial clapping as he stepped forward with his clones rising off the ground in front of him.

"Very good, for you all to make it here before your siblings died" Imperial said looking as smug as ever.

"So I finally get to see you face to face Imperial" Alfred said Imperial's name with obvious loathing.

"Imperial?" South Korea said softly as he looked at the man Alfred called Imperial.

"W-w-wait, we were captured by IMPERIAL this whole time?" South Korea asked.

"Yeah, it's a long story South Korea, we'll tell you later." Alfred said as he gently ushered South Korea behind him.

"It seems that I'm going to have to thank you for destroying my fortress and home" Imperial said looking dangerously at Alfred.

"Oh, no need to thank us we were just dropping to see how you were doing and take our friends home" Alfred responded sarcastically.

"But this will definitely make it more interesting" Imperial said as he nodded towards his clones in front of him. The clones nodded back and turned around.

"France, Italy" Alfred said.

"Oi Little Alfred" France responded.

"Yes" North Italy Replied.

"WHAT!" South Italy replied.

"Take the others and go" Alfred said as he pushed South Korea further back towards the stairwell.

"What do mean?" South Italy asked not getting what Alfred was saying.

"I'm saying leave Imperial, and his goons to us, you take South Korea and the others to safety" Alfred ordered.

"I understand little Alfie" France said as he ushered the six rescued nations towards the stairwell.

"DON'T CALL ME THAT!" Alfred exploded at the French man.

"But you used to like being called Alfie" France said pouting.

"NO I NEVER DID!" Alfred continued to argue with France.

"BROTHER!" Matthew cried earning Alfred's attention, Alfred turned to see the clones charging at them, jumping out of the way barley in time to avoid a painful blow, Alfred stepped back and took a good look at the clones in front of him.

"So, it is true that you have made clones of South Korea and the others" Alfred said looking disgusted at the clones in front of him.

"So North Korea explained a bit of my actions to you, well that saves me some trouble of having to explain it, but as it seems that my clones have the advantage" Imperial bragged.

"maybe, but not for long" Alfred said, he noticed the red glowing in the clones eyes. "guy's these clones have Fighter's Meditation, whatever you do don't hold back" Alfred said as he took a deep breath and as he opened his eyes, his eyes glowed the same shade of red, and the black tattoos down his cheeks. Matthew, Germany, England, Japan, China, Switzerland, and Russia released their powers as well.

"I've got South Korea" Alfred said.

"I'll take on North Korea da" Ivan said happily, glad he was going to get to beat something up.

"I'll take Hong Kong" Canada said.

"I'll take Thailand" Germany said.

"I guess that leaves me with Taiwan" England said obviously not happy that he was stuck fighting a female, but in this situation it didn't really matter. But it still hurt England's pride a little.

"I'll take on Vietnam then" Switzerland said pulling a combat knife out of his boot.

"And We'll Take Imperial" China and Japan said at the same time.

"Go right ahead, just whatever you do, be careful". Alfred said as he got in a crouching stance. And at that all remaining eight nations charged at their last group of enemies.

With France both Italy's, Hong Kong, North and South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam

"Ne, Almost there" Italy said as he guarded the front of the group making their way back towards the main entrance where they were hoping, the extraction crew would already be there then they could get the six Asian nations away and to safety. Italy jumped when a enemy guard jumped out in front of him, Italy reacted on instinct but this time with training he received from Germany. Italy swung both his fists and clubbed the guard in both Jaw joints dislocating the man's jaw completely. Romano watched in shock and France smiled happily that Italy had finally grown up. The man dropped to the floor unconscious, and Italy alarmed at what he had done, quickly ignored the man on the ground and continued towards the upper levels where heard more screaming and fighting, but what perked Italy's interest more, is that he heard more than yelling in Chinese and Japanese.

With Alfred and the others

Alfred quickly blocked a kick from Clone South Korea with his left arm, and with his right he punched the clone across the face. Alfred felt happy as the punch was solid, which sent the clone flying and impacted a stone pillar. Switzerland had already lost his knife, but it didn't stop the short tempered Swiss man from doing his best to beat the life out of the clone. Blocking several kicks and punches, Switzerland returned some of his punches which connected with the Clone Vietnam's gut. Russia being much larger than North Korea did his best to keep up with his smaller and more nimble opponent, but luckily for Russia his defence was almost too strong for most of Clone North Korea's weak swift attacks which would force North Korea to be slower to perform more powerful attacks. Canada spun on his hands kicking at Hong Kong with speed to match Hong Kong almost perfectly, but Canada still seemed to be one step ahead of Hong Kong as he used one of his kicks to forced both him and Hong Kong off balance, but while doing so, Canada managed to land a kick to Clone Hong Kong's gut sending the clone sprawling across the floor. Germany dodged a blow Clone Thailand had sent at him using his knee, Germany then using his flexibility landed a solid punch to the Clone's chest, the clone was sturdy enough to not be sent flying, but he still felt it as he staggered back.

Japan leapt in the air sending kicks and punches at Imperial's face, China however came from below kicking at Imperial's feet. Imperial however blocked all of them with relative ease, but it didn't stop the rampage of both the Asian's as they let their anger loose struggling with every fibre of their being to tear Imperial apart. Imperial blocked one of Japan's fists with his own and stopped China's low kick with his foot, the attacks momentarily stopped as Imperial began to speak.

"Not bad you two, you have certainly gotten better since I had seen you last" Imperial said.

"Stop reminiscing Imperial aru, I have no interest in it" China growled.

"I intend to pay you back for the times you had mislead me" Japan said.

"But China Japan, don't you realise that it was because of me, that you two are where you are today, if it hadn't been for me you two wouldn't have grown stronger, and if it wasn't for me, you two wouldn't be allying with each other like the way you are" Imperial said with a smug grin.

"It doesn't matter" Japan said.

"Whether it would have happened or not without you, we could have done without all those scars and pains aru" China finished.

"That is a shame" Imperial replied his smug grin dropped and replaced with a sour expression. "Because that is all you two are going to have left once I'm done with you" Imperial said.

Imperial threw both Japan and China back but both of them where nimble enough to land on their feet, only when they looked up Imperial was already next to them attacking. Imperial kicked China in the jaw, and swung his fist to connect with Japan's cheek. Japan flipped and landed on his stomach, China barely recovered in time and lashed back at Imperial, Imperial however blocked this easily and punched China in the stomach.

'This isn't going to be easy' Japan thought quickly getting back up to help China.

With Italy and the others

"Ne, there it is" Italy said as they clambered up towards the exit of the long stairway. Italy opened the door and stepped outside only to face several gun barrels pointing at him. "EP!" Italy gasped and then fainted.

FLOP!

Italy hit the ground while France and Romano dragged out the six Asian nations.

"What are you unconscious about brother" Romano sighed as he stepped out, he looked up and saw several men lower their guns. "Oh, that's why"

"Oh, good it just you three" one man said wearing a spec ops suit with a badge that said N.A.J.S.F on it.

"It looks like our reinforcements have finally arrived" France said. As he eyed other badges that said S.A.D and E.U.M.T.D.

"Yes sir, where are the others?" the same man asked.

"They're down that way, they are currently fighting Imperial, and his unbeautiful cronies" France sighed letting both South Korea and Hong Kong down. Romano set Taiwan and Vietnam down while Thailand, and North Korea followed and rested on whatever crate or pillar that was nearby. Italy regaining his senses stood back up and tried his best to act natural and go unnoticed but he just couldn't do what Canada seemed to pull off so well.

"Got it" the man said as he turned to face the others. "Where going to back up our commanders" he said and a group of roughly twenty spec ops from every group made for the stair case.

SMACK!

"AAHHHH!" a loud smack was heard and some soldiers were sent flying, France and both Italy's quickly realized that they were allied soldiers. France noticed further that they were thrown out of the stairwell on the left hand side, the opposite stairwell Alfred chose to go down. Soldiers and spec ops readied their weapons for whatever would come out of the stairwell. But what came out only registered as a blur as several other soldiers were attacked and sent flying. Italy feeling a quick pang a fear run up his spin he didn't realize how much time seemed to slow for him, or the warm feeling washing over his cheeks and eyes. Seeing quick movement out of the corner of his right eye, and heading for South Korea, Italy quickly sidestepped on instinct in the way of the blur and what happened next took second nature from his painful training from Germany's boxing, and wrestling, and Japan's Karate, and Judo. Italy saw a right hand swing for his jaw, using his left hand to grab and hold the fist, Italy then saw the left hand coming at him from below, using his right hand to quickly deflect it then grab the figure's collar. Italy pivoted his left foot and with every bit of strength he could muster he threw the figure, the figure impacted the wall behind the others. The wall cracked and Italy could clearly see the figure as a Asian man dressed in a red racers like suit with little armour and padding which increased mobility and agility. Unfortunately for the one Italy threw, it would offer no defence when caught or hit. Italy turned to see several more blurs and something graze his cheek, by the rubbing sensation Italy felt afterwards, he guessed that it was another man's fist.

"Now that is so not fair" France said as his eyes glowed red and tattoos lining his cheeks taking the shape of what everyone guessed to be flower petals. Spotting another figure France followed North Italy's example of fighting them off and doing his best to keep them away from the exhausted Asians.

South Italy of course not being a student of Germany or Japan had to rely on his street brawling lessons from dealing with the mafia. His eyes also glowing red, and tattoos shaping claws on his cheeks and under his eyes. Romano quickly looked to his left and saw one figure dashing towards the Asians, stepping in the way, Romano quickly noticed the change in the figure's movements to slip right past him. Romano stretched his right arm out at the last second and felt a strong impact of the figures jaw colliding with his arm. The man toppled onto the ground unconscious, and Romano turned to look at his brother whose eyes were glowing red as well, and tattoos that shaped wings under his eyes. Romano watched as his brother stopped another man and with quick jabs he learned from Germany punching from head to neck, then to the right side chest, then the stomach, and finishing with a blow to the man's Patella (kneecap) the man dropped and hit the floor unconscious from the intense pain.

France grabbed a rose he kept in his belt and after punching a figure out of the air he jabbed the rose thorns across the man's nose bridge and causing the man to grasp at his face, while France landed a strong punch to the man's centre chest. France looked up and observed the chaos as several more figures where dashing around avoiding the spray of bullets that the soldiers were spewing desperate to hit one of the strange figures attacking them. France spotted several soldiers hiding behind cover while trying to shoot the blurs dashing past and around them. France then turned to the blown open entrance where he saw several more soldiers coming in, and CH-47 choppers hovering just in front of the narrow ridge leading into the doorway dropping off the soldiers.

"Oi" France cried as he turned to the Asians. "This way towards ze exit" France pointed towards the choppers. North Korea and Thailand helped Taiwan, and Vietnam to their feet and made a dash for the helicopters with South Korea and Hong Kong not far behind. France stayed on their flank doing his best to protect them from getting rammed from one of the figures running around. Seeing another make a dash for the six Asians France set himself just to the side of where the figure would go, and spun around landing a heel kick to the figures chin. Italy and Romano noticed France's attempt to make for the choppers, Italy ducked for cover to use his head set while Romano chased after them.

"Ne, do any helicopter pilots read me?" Italy said hoping one of the helicopter pilots were able to hear him.

"Ie, we do, who is zis?" one of the pilots replied in a heavy German accent.

"Ne, this is Feliciano Vargas, are you currently in front of the fortress entrance?" Italy asked.

"Ah, Commander Vargas, yes I am" the man replied.

"Good, the hostages are on their way towards you right now, I need you to stay there and offer any cover you can to help them get to the chopper" Italy ordered.

"Read you loud and clear Commander Vargas, I am holding position and having gunners ready to offer any support they can" the pilot answered. Italy sighed as he rose from his hiding place and jumped back into the fray thought somewhat reluctantly.

'Looks like I still need to work on my nerve' Italy laughed mentally dodging a figure's attack and stuck his foot out and tripped the man. The man's momentum and suddenly fall caused the man to fall flat on his face, the impact enough to result in a sickening crack and the man either dead or unconscious. Italy quickly turned away and did his best to ignore what he had done and ran for the exit.

Back at Imperial's room

Alfred dodged another attack from Clone South Korea, Alfred now on the outside of South Korea's attack range, Alfred swung his right hand backwards at the clone's face, the clone used his right arm to block the attack, but wasn't prepared for Alfred's low sweep kick which kicked the clone's feet from out beneath him. Alfred flipped over the clone and as he was above the stunned clone Alfred drove both of his fists into the clone's chest resulting in a sickening crack, and Alfred landed on his feet, watching as the clone coughed up a little blood then, stopped breathing. Alfred bent down and felt the clone's chest, the rib cage broken, Alfred could feel the broken ribs puncture the clone's lung, and Alfred couldn't find a heartbeat. He had killed one of his best friend's evil clone.

Matthew adopting a strong boxer's defence stance, with his arms tucked tight to each side of his chest, shifting his waist left and right to have his arms receive the blows that would otherwise connect with his chest. Matthew blocked kicks left, then right, left again, then right again, as Matthew blocked the kick Matthew stepped inside the clone Hong Kong's range, then using his elbow when the Clone kicked with his right leg Matthew struck the clone's thigh, the clone quickly retracted his leg in pain, Matthew stepped forward again, using a combination of Karate and Kung–Fu Matthew punched the clone's stomach, then bringing both hands around he slapped the clones ears simultaneously disorienting the clone. Matthew then punched the clone in the right jaw with a left hook, then taking both his fists and pivoting to the side, Matthew arched his body to the right towards the clone, bringing one hand over his head, and his other hand underneath, the over head fist striking the clone in the chest, and the under hand fist striking the clone in the stomach. The clone staggered and then fell flat on his back, Matthew carefully approached the downed clone until he was right beside him, Matthew felt the man's neck and didn't feel a pulse, he had killed Hong Kong's clone.

Russia, swung his right fist at Clone North Korea's head, the clone ducked and punched Russia in the lower ribs, however Russia didn't feel it, striking with his knee, Russia hit the clone in the chest forcing the clone back, Russia leapt forward and swung his left fist at the clone's head, the clone ducked down, but didn't see Russia's right fist swing across only for it to connect with the clone's left cheek, the clone dropped to his hands and knees, Russia in quick succession swung his left fist in a karate chop motion down onto the clone's neck. Russia heard a quick snap as the clone hit the floor. Russia didn't bother checking for a pulse, he knew he had broken the clone's neck. "One down, Imperial to go da" Russia turned at looked towards Imperial.

England ducked one of Clone Taiwan's kicks and returned a punch towards the female's face, Taiwan dodged the attack, but since she was only watching England's fist, she didn't see England's lower body twist to allow him to kick Taiwan's leg. England only didn't predict where the kick would land, as he wasn't able to look and carefully calculate. England's foot connected with Taiwan's thigh, though it didn't do much beyond distract the clone, that was all England needed to jab an open palm forward into the clone's face, forcing the clone to stagger back letting England deliver a heel kick to the clone's diaphragm. The clone was sent flying and collided with a stone pillar, the clone's body cracked the stone pillar and dropped to the floor. England ran up and rolled the clone onto her front, England raised a fist prepared to strike again but stopped himself when he found himself staring into the lifeless eyes of the clone. "That was a lot more trouble than it was worth" England said as he rubbed his shoulder where the clone earlier landed a kick.

Germany jumped back to avoid a high kick which would have undoubtedly hit his chin had he not jumped back. Bringing his fists up to protect his jaw, Germany stepped forward back into striking range, jabbing with his right fist, Clone Thailand blocked it with his right arm, Germany then took the moment to use his left hand to grabbed the clone's right arm, pulling the clone across of him, Germany set himself outside of the clone's attack range, but the clone still well within Germany's range. Germany using his knee, bringing it up to strike the clone's chest, the clone doubled forward, where Germany swung with his now free left hand to strike the clone in the back of the head. The clone flew forward face first into the stone floor. Germany straddled on top of the clone's back, wrapping his right arm around the clone's neck, and his left hand across the clone's eyes. Germany pulled the clone's head up weakening any leverage the clone would have had with his lower body. Germany felt the clone come back to his senses and struggle to free himself, but it was too late as Germany twisted his body breaking the clone's neck. Germany got up and looked around seeing, Russia, Canada, America, and England finished their opponents, looking to Switzerland who seemed to be just finishing his, Germany turned his sights towards Imperial.

Switzerland sidestepped a heel kick coming from Clone Vietnam, then quickly stepping forward bringing his left elbow up he struck the clone across the right cheek, the clone spun around, Switzerland wrapping his arms around the clone's neck, proceeded to choke the clone, while twisting his body to try and break the clone's neck. Switzerland couldn't do it as Vietnam was still in good condition as the fight had been rather even up until this point. But Switzerland didn't relent his grip, the clone struggling more exhausted itself of whatever oxygen it had left in its system, Switzerland then finding a strength advantage over the weakening clone, quickly dug both his arms underneath the clone's chin, and pulling up causing a hangman's effect Switzerland snapped the clone's neck. Switzerland dropped the clone, and looked back to see the others having already finished their opponents and running towards Imperial, who seemed to be having an easy time fighting Japan and China at the same time. "If Imperial is capable of taking both Japan and China on at the same time, he is definitely going to be trouble for us all" Switzerland said as he ran to join the others.

Meanwhile at the main lobby

South Korea and the others where reaching the edge of the lobby when all six of them simultaneously felt their hearts skip a beat and their bodies froze momentarily causing everyone of them to slip and fall onto the ground only to quickly sit back up. France cloths lining another enemy, turned to see the six Asians on the ground.

"Mon Dieu, What's Wrong!" France called punching another enemy across the face as it tried to dash past him.

"They're dead" South Korea said.

"What!?" Romano both cried and asked as he grabbed another enemy in midair and slammed the man into the ground.

"Our clones, they're dead" North Korea said smiling with some relief like a piece of him had suddenly been returned.

"I don't get what you're saying" Romano sighed grabbing Hong Kong and South Korea and forcing them on their feet. Italy ran up and helped get North Korea, and Vietnam back on their feet.

"Well, at least it's not Matthieu and the others" France said as he helped Thailand and Taiwan onto their feet, while Romano, and Italy returned to protecting them. "Now Get To The Chopper, And Get To Safety!" France cried after ducking another enemy's hit and run attempt.

"But what about Japan and the other's?" Taiwan asked.

"Don't worry about them, they'll be fine" France said as he ushered the Asians out onto the mountain ledge, and towards the chopper.

"No, I want to stay here and help them" Taiwan cried.

"YOU WILL DO NO SUCH THING!" France yelled. "Japan, and the others are risking themselves to see to it that you escape, I'm not going to have you all disgrace that by putting yourselves in danger, especially when you all don't even have the strength to fight yourselves" France said as he forced them onto the chopper, the gunners helping the six Asian's on board.

"Promise you will bring both back alive" South Korea said almost demanding.

"What, only for you to grope them again?" France said giving a 'yeah right' look to South Korea. "OF COURSE I WILL, AND WHEN YOU DO, LET ME KNOW SO I CAN JOIN!" France yelled happily, only to receive a slap from, Vietnam, and Taiwan. "I guess I did deserve that, NOW OFF WITH YOU!" France cried slamming his palm on the side of the chopper three times to signalling to the pilot to go. France watched the chopper ascend, and could make out Vietnam, and Taiwan harassing South Korea with a little help from North Korea.

Back to Alfred and the others

Imperial landed a high kick to Japan's chest sending the Japanese man flying back, leaving China on his own. Imperial quickly turned his attention to China, blocking a right hook, returning a punch of his own into China's stomach. The Chinese man doubled forward winded, while Imperial hit China a second time in the chin, sending China back and onto the ground. Imperial spun around catching one of Alfred's punches. Alfred stared shocked momentarily, but broke out of it when Imperial heel kicked his diaphragm, sending Alfred onto his back. Matthew ran up attempting to drive his elbow into Imperial, only Imperial grabbed Matthew's arms and threw the Canadian away. Germany ran up next sending several jabs at Imperial, only for Imperial to effortlessly dodge them all, then using an open palm attack hit Germany in the throat, causing the German to choke and cough, dropping to his knees and on one hand his free hand grabbing his throat out of instinct. Imperial moved to kick Germany square in the chest only for his attack to be blocked by England, England struggled to grab Imperial, but failed as Imperial's reach was slightly longer than England's. Imperial grabbed England by the throat, and punched England in the stomach and in the face consecutively, and was about to punch England a third time, when Russia grabbed Imperial's punching arm. Imperial forced to let England go, Imperial's reach not being as long as the Russian's, Imperial grabbed Russia's arm, and managed to twist his way out of it and get behind Russia. Imperial then kicked the back of one of Russia's knees, sending the Russian down onto one knee, Imperial then wrapped his arms around the Russian's neck in an attempt to snap the Russian's neck. He would have succeeded too had Switzerland not come up and punched Imperial in the face, Imperial immediately let go of Russia who immediately messaged his throat now free of Imperial's iron grip. Switzerland sent another punch at Imperial only Imperial caught the attack and twisted Switzerland's arm. Switzerland's body responded to the twisting, but Imperial continued to twist his arm until Switzerland couldn't spin around any further to counter the twisting. Imperial gave Switzerland's arm one more good twist dislocating Switzerland's shoulder, Switzerland cried in pain as Imperial let go, Switzerland dropped to his knees where Imperial landed a good kick to Switzerland's chest. Switzerland flew and collided with the stone wall, Switzerland dropped to the ground and didn't get back up. Imperial had no time to rejoice as Alfred and Japan came back for more, Imperial dashed up to a surprised Alfred and Japan, and unleashed several kicks and punches to their torso, Alfred dropped to his knees while Japan was thrown back again. Imperial swung a karate chop at Alfred's exposed neck, only for Matthew to block it by kicking Imperial's arm away. Alfred managed to recover quickly and join Matthew in attacking Imperial. Imperial however was not impressed. Blocking both his attackers easily he returned the attacks with two swift kicks to their chests. Matthew was sent next to Switzerland, Alfred landed behind Japan. China ran up with Arthur close behind, Arthur attacking from the front using boxing punches and kicks, China using his speed and flexibility to try and find a way past Imperial's seemingly impenetrable defence. Arthur made a jab for Imperial's face, and China sent a roundhouse kick to the back of Imperial's head. However just before they connected Imperial blocked both attacks and jumping high enough to get his waist level with China's and England's heads he split his legs apart kicking both England and China simultaneously. Both men were sent flying, Alfred caught England as he flew through the air, Matthew caught China. Russia and Germany ran up at the same time, Germany attacking from below and Russia from above, Russia closed in on Imperial's head with a left hook, and Germany with an uppercut with his left fist as well. Imperial used his knee to deflect Germany's attack, and used an open palm to shove Russia's attack out of the way. Imperial brought up his second knee and hit Germany in the chin, and with a closed fist he hit Russia square in the wind pipe. Russia collapsed to his knees both hands clutching his neck in a desperate attempt to force his windpipe back open. Germany's body collided with Russia's and both of them flew back and slammed into a stone pillar. After Matthew had set China down, he quickly ran up to Switzerland and saw that he was okay, but Switzerland was definitely out of the fight. Alfred set a struggling England on his knees as the British man massaged his head trying to regain his senses. But Alfred saw that it wouldn't do any good as England couldn't even stand, heck he could barley stay on his hands and knees without help, it would take some time before England could fight. Matthew looked up and saw Japan doing his best to catch his breath, China was still trying to get up, and Russia was on top of Germany both from what Matthew could tell where still breathing but out of the fight. Right now it was just him, Alfred, Japan, and China left in the fight, but China and Japan needed a moment to recover. So Matthew did the only thing left, he ran towards Imperial. Alfred watched as Matthew ran up towards Imperial, and followed. Imperial saw Matthew run up to him jumping in the air and stretching his right foot out aiming for Imperial's chest, Imperial quickly caught Matthew's foot, and Matthew watched in horror as Imperial swung Matthew around, but Matthew felt himself being let go prematurely as Alfred punched at Imperial's lower gut, the attack caught Imperial by surprise but he had seen it soon enough to catch Alfred's fist. Imperial's distraction caused him to let go of Matthew, Matthew felt himself become free of Imperial's grip, but Matthew was still in some control of his body. Matthew looked to his right where Alfred stood just a foot away, using the speed Matthew's Meditation gave him, Matthew grabbed Alfred's arm and used his momentum to swing around behind Alfred and let out a kick at Imperial's side. Imperial saw Matthew's foot and managed to barley block it with his upper arm, but Imperial made a mistake in being distracted by Matthew's kick which occupied his left arm. Alfred's right arm however by them was already on route to impacting Imperial's chest. Alfred's fist successfully hit Imperial square in the chest, Imperial stumbled backwards as both Alfred and Matthew took advantage of Imperial losing his guard. Alfred first punched Imperial again in the stomach causing Imperial to double forward, right in the path of Matthew's foot. Matthew's foot connected with Imperial's chin and sent Imperial flying head over heels backwards. Unable to pass up the opportunity Alfred and Matthew charged after Imperial again, and both made a dive for Imperial's chest fists extended. However Imperial had regained his strength and defence, and blocked both attacks. Matthew and Alfred didn't relent knowing there was a possibility that they could still hit Imperial. However that possibility faded as Imperial quickly countered, sending a punched into Alfred's stomach, and kicking Matthew in the chest sending the Canadian off to the side. Alfred quickly recovered and continued attacking Imperial. Imperial blocked the attacks and punched Alfred a few more times, Alfred managed to bring up his attack again as he struck out at Imperial with his right arm. Imperial used his left hand to catch the attack, and wound up his right arm prepared to strike Alfred in the head, until he felt a quick impact in his left elbow. Imperial caught Alfred's fist with his elbow slightly bent to absorb the strong impact that Alfred carried, however a small impact hit the outside of his left elbow. Looking over Imperial saw Matthew there and kicking Imperial's elbow forcing the arm to straighten out, the impact from Alfred's arm further strained Imperial's elbow, but when Imperial's shoulder couldn't flex any further, Imperial felt his arm shoot out of its socket, and Imperial finally felt his elbow break under the sheer pressure of Alfred's punch. Imperial cried out in pain and jumped back his arm hanging limply at his side.

"heh, looks like we at least managed to disable one of your arms" Alfred said happily.

"YOU WILL PAY!" Imperial yelled as he leapt forward at Matthew and Alfred who were unable to keep up with Imperial. Imperial first started with Matthew, punching Matthew in the chest and withdrawing his arm he spun around and brought his foot straight into the Canadian's chest. Matthew flew back before impacting the railing of the second floor, after smashing through the railing Matthew dropped several feet to the first floor.

"MATT!" Alfred cried losing his focus on Imperial. Imperial slammed his fist into Alfred's gut, and the American doubled over, Imperial then proceeded to attack Alfred's head, scoring several hits to Alfred's temple and chin. The American flew up at the final strike to the chin and Imperial was beside him in a split second grabbing the airborne American by the neck and slammed Alfred into the ground. Japan and China looked up and saw Imperial stand above Alfred raising his foot preparing to smash Alfred's head in.

"NO!" Japan cried as he charged forward in desperation diving at Imperial, he distracted Imperial that Imperial grabbed Japan out of the air, and threw Japan into the far wall, Japan hit the wall and landed on his feet but barley managed to stay on them. Japan looked up and saw China attack Imperial from behind. Imperial blocked China's attack and grabbed the Asian by the neck, Japan watched as Imperial raised China in the air, his only working hand now squeezing China's neck attempting to strangle China or to break his neck which ever came first. "NO!" Japan cried again running forward doing everything he can to catch Imperial in time. But as Japan continued he knew that he wouldn't make it in time to save China. 'NO NO THIS ISN'T HAPPENING!' Japan screamed mentally. 'I NEED TO BE FASTER, I-I-I NEED TO BE STRONGER!' Japan screamed mentally again.

China watched in horror unable to do anything as he watched Imperial's slowly closed tighter cutting off his airway, China watched in painful slow motion as Imperial's face slowly faded in and out of focus as his hand slowly squeezed harder.

CRACK!

"GUAH!" a gasp of pain echoed through the room, as China dropped to the floor. China's vision returned and found himself staring at the ceiling and felt all strength leave his limbs, China remained that way until he heard more crashing and stone breaking. Feeling the strength return to his body China quickly sat up and felt his neck and took a deep sigh of relief as he realized he was still breathing and living.

'What happened?' China quickly thought looking up to see a figure in front of him, as China observed further, he noticed that it was Japan in front of him, while Imperial was nowhere to be seen, except a small mound of dust and debris settling at the far wall. China could see Imperial's figure slowly stand up, his menacing eyes glowing an even deeper shade of red. 'Japan?' China thought as he looked at Japan again, who in turn was looking right back at him, China saw something different however. When they activated their Fighter's Meditation, their eyes glowed red, and tattoos covered most of their cheek and face. However China saw Japan's eyes glow a brilliant light blue, and the tattoos where nowhere to be seen on Japan's face. China saw something moving on Japan's back and as he looked he saw several black lines stretching and forming on Japan's back.

"You alright Yao-san?" Japan asked as he offered China a hand.

"Yes, I'm alright aru" China replied grabbing Japan's hand. As Japan's and China's hands met, China felt warmth wash through him. The feeling seemed to steal his breath as China didn't stand but let the feeling quickly wash over him. In no time at all China felt most of his pains lessen and his sight becoming sharper and clearer. Japan didn't know what was happening as China didn't seem to stand, but when Japan saw China's eyes change from a shade of red to bright blue, and the tattoos along China's face began to shift tremendously. The tattoos seemed to crawl down China's cheek and as if it had a life of its own it seemed to take the shape of a creature and twist and turn as if it was looking for a way out. But the tattoos seemed to settle for wrapping around China's body and onto China's back where it disappeared from Japan's sight.

China felt himself breath again as the feeling settled and his body feeling much better. China looked up towards Japan and saw a look of shock on Japan's face. China suddenly got the idea that somehow what happened to Japan happened to him as well. "Japan aru, turn around aru" China said. Japan felt confused as to what China wanted but turned around like China asked.

China now standing looked at Japan's back where China saw the clear outlines of a highly defined Dragon on Japan's back despite the camouflage colours obscuring the Dragon slightly China could see every detail clearly, the wings, the eyes, the body, the tail, and the flames. The Dragon resembled a serpent Dragon as its long body wound its way up down, left, right, and through itself across Japan's back.

"And what about mine?" China asked as China turned around revealing his back to Japan to observe another Dragon much like the one covering his back. Japan then realized what was going on, he observed the Dragon on China's back as it held the same body and wings as his, only its body wound different ways, and the flames weren't as intense, but it didn't matter to Japan.

"It's a Dragon, Yao-san" Japan said smiling.

"So is yours aru" China smiled at his younger brother.

"Th-this isn't o-over" the two Asians heard a voice off to the side where they saw Imperial staggering towards them, his eyes glowing fiery red, and black lines scattered across his face almost unrecognizable.

Japan and China only turned towards Imperial smiling, they felt like they could do anything now, their bodies felt rejuvenated, and felt like they were in perfect shape, though the scratches, cuts, and now developing bruises said otherwise, it didn't matter to them.

Imperial stood up straight and as he looked at both Japan and China, he noticed their glowing eyes, and the tattoos now disappeared.

"W-wait, do-don't tell me-" Imperial began but didn't finish, as in a heartbeat China was in front of him unleashing a furry of punches and kicks to Imperial's unprotected body. Imperial couldn't react as the furry of attacks shocked his body to the point of where he lost all bearing in his body. China finished but kicking Imperial in the side of the face, causing the man to spin around where Japan was waiting. Japan unleashed more punches to Imperial's chest.

"This is for me" Japan said landing a solid blow to Imperial's chin, the man flew up and was going to hit the ground but China stopped him.

"And this is for me aru" China said as he shot one foot up to impact Imperial square in the spine, the man flew back up again seemingly like thirty feet in the air, where Japan appeared above him.

"This Is For Taiwan-chan!" Japan cried punching Imperial in the gut. "And Thailand-san!" Japan cried as he slammed his foot into Imperial's stomach sending the man back towards the ground where China was waiting.

"This Is For Hong Kong ARU!" China cried leaping into the air stopping Imperial's decent and unleashed a furry of attacks onto Imperial's body, stopping momentarily to say. "And This Is For North Korea ARU!" China cried kicking Imperial towards the wall, where Imperial impacted the wall, and made a crater deep enough to support him in. China then leapt forward and drove anther fist into Imperial's gut. "And This Is For Vietnam ARU!" China cried, but before he could withdraw his hand. Japan drove one of his own fists into Imperial's gut.

"And That Is For South Korea-san!" Japan yelled, and the two of them began relentlessly beating away at Imperial's body.

"AND THIS IS FOR ALL OF US!" both China and Japan yelled as loud as they could, winding up their fists for one last attack. "DRAGON FIST!" they both cried as Japan's right fist and China's left fist slammed into Imperial's right rib cage, where his heart was just hiding underneath. The impact shocked the ribs, and impacted the heart, the heart couldn't withstand the shock and it stopped beating immediately. Imperial watched as his vision went black.

Japan and China landed on their feet as Imperial's body followed, slamming into the floor. Japan and China took another deep breath as they finally relaxed seeing their enemy now defeated at their feet. Though Imperial's body was dead, he was still very much alive, though it would take a lifetime for Imperial to regain his body and regain his strength it didn't bother either of the nations.

"N-not bad" China and Japan turned to see Alfred slowly getting to his feet. "N-not bad you two, you de-defeated Imperial"

"To bad, I wanted to give him a beating da" they turned to see Russia slowly getting back on his feet helping an exhausted Germany up as well. England was leaning against a stone pillar smiling, giving both China and Japan a thumbs up, being all that he could manage at the moment. Germany made his way over to Switzerland to help the semi conscious nation up, though everyone was still weak they did the stronger ones where helping the more hurt ones to their feet.

"Wh-where's Canada-san?" Japan asked realizing that Matthew wasn't anywhere in sight.

"Oh! Matty!" Alfred exclaimed as he trotted towards the stairwell and down the stairs to the bottom floor. Alfred quickly scanned the floor where he saw toppled and broken boxes and Matthew's body lying in the middle of the destruction. "Matt!" Alfred cried as he made his way beside Matthew and grabbed Matthew's hand. Immediately feeling the base of Matthew's wrist Alfred struggled to find a pulse, but after several seconds he couldn't find one.

"Your feeling the wrong side bro" Matthew groaned shocking the American. Alfred jumped when Matthew spoke, sighing with relief when he registered the knowledge that his brother was actually alive and not a zombie Alfred relaxed.

"Oh, good your alive" Alfred sighed.

"Like I would let you off the hook that easily" Matthew said still lying down.

"Well, come on get up, the others are waiting" Alfred said.

"No, I'm actually quite comfortable eh" Matthew said.

"Then you wouldn't mind staying there while you became one with Russia da" Russia said as he helped Germany down the stairway. While Matthew's face registered horror.

"Okay I Want To Come Up Now!" Matthew said while reaching for Alfred, Alfred grabbed Matthew's hand and hoisted Matthew up onto his feet, but Matthew sagged on Alfred's shoulders as Matthew's back was so bruised Matthew had a tough time supporting himself.

"Alright" Alfred sighed as he continued to support Matthew. "Homeward bound and parties galore" Alfred said.

"And lots of Vodka da?" Russia asked.

"Yes Russia, for once I'm going to permit Vodka, and after this I think we can throw some Sake into the mix, LOTS AND LOTS of Vodka and Sake" Alfred said as he watched Russia's eyes twinkle in anticipation, and Japan's mouth drool at the thought of Sake.

"MIND OUT OF THE BOTTLE ARU!" China exclaimed as he lightly slapped Japan repeatedly to get Japan back to reality.

The group made their way painfully up the stairs and into the main lobby where the fighting had already long since stopped, Italy, Romano, and France looking worse for wear, but still in better condition that others. Italy of course being the eccentric he is tackle hugged Germany who ended up falling out of Russia's support and on the ground. Germany in turn desperately tried to get back up before Russia could 'Descend' upon them and make them 'Part of Russia'. England staggered, but was scooped off his feet bridal style by France, who was currently half naked due to the extensive fighting in the main lobby.

"Well bro" Matthew sighed watching unimpressed at both England and France yell at each others and England struggle against France's hold. "Looks like we have two fathers now".

"At least things are starting to become normal again" Alfred sighed.

"Yeah at least eh" Matthew agreed. "Wait, did we just agree on something?"

"Let it go before it becomes too confusing to think about" Alfred said.

"Got it" Matthew said forgetting the moment.

"SIR!" everyone turned to see several soldiers running towards them. "Sir" the man said again saluting to Alfred, Alfred just nodded not wanting to drop his brother. "I see your still alive" the man said.

"Where you expecting us not to be?" Alfred asked sceptically.

"N-n-no sir, I just didn't...know what to think" the soldier continued. "Your chopper is ready to take you all back to base sir" the man explained.

"Great, where are Hong Kong and the others?" Alfred asked.

"They were already sent back to base for medical attention" the soldier said.

"Alright, I'll leave the clean up to you and your men" Alfred said as he struggled towards the entrance.

"Is Imperial still here sir?" the soldier asked.

"Imperial is dead" Alfred said earning a look of shock from the nearby soldiers. "you don't need to worry about him, see you back in North America" Alfred said as he continued towards the chopper and the soldiers returned to cleaning everything of value up.

The flight back was uneventful, but when they landed, hilarity ensued as Japan and China where tackled by South Korea who cried saying something about missing them so much, while groping them.

"I MISSED YOU!" South Korea cried as he held onto Japan and China grabbing their breasts, however this earned a beating from Japan and China.

"WE RESCUE YOU AND THIS IS THE THANKS WE GET ARU!" China cried stomping on South Korea.

"HOW DARE YOU DISHONOR ME!" Japan cried as he joined in the stomping.

"Ah, this stomping, how I missed this feeling" South Korea sighed.

"At least his personality is still intact" Alfred sighed.

"MATVEY!" Matthew looked up only to be tackled by Ukraine who was crying over her endless worry .

"Oh, sure you'll be one with Ukraine, but not one with me da" Russia pouted.

"BROTHER!" Russia looked up horrified as he saw Belarus running towards him arms wide open.

"RUNNING FOR MY LIFE DA!" Russia cried running away with the Belarusian close behind.

Hong Kong, North Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam walked up to the group followed by Prussia, Austria, Lichtenstein, Sweden, and Finland. Taiwan ran up and hugged Japan, while Hong Kong ran and hugged China.

"Japan" Japan looked up from hugging Taiwan to see North Korea staring at him. Japan gulped knowing that North Korea was never really friendly with him, so Japan could only wonder what he wanted. But Japan watched shocked as North Korea held out his hand. "Thanks for coming for me" North Korea said, but Japan grabbed North Korea's hand and pulled the Korean into a hug. North Korea quickly struggled and managed to free himself. "HOW DARE YOU SULLY MY IMAGE!" North Korea cried wiping himself, Japan smiled watching North Korea. "But still, thanks" the man thanked them then walked off. North Korea suddenly found himself face to face with America who was looking sternly at him. "WHAT!?"

"And? What do I get?" Alfred asked holding a hand to his ear.

"YOU GET NOTHING!" North Korea cried exasperated.

"Really?" Alfred said leaning in closer his hand still to his ear.

"I-I GAH! *grumble*" North Korea said something incoherent.

"What?" Alfred asked.

"THANK-YOU!" North Korea yelled as loud as he could as if he was trying to destroy Alfred's ear drums and then stormed off.

"HAHAHAHAHA, HE SAID THANK-YOU!" Alfred cried grabbing Prussia.

"GET YOUR HANDS OFF THE AWESOME ME!" Prussia cried pushing Alfred off of him.

"Congrats" Austria said. "You successfully defeated Imperial, and you got everyone back" Austria said.

"W-well, at least all in one piece" Switzerland groaned as Romano helped him off the chopper.

"BROTHER!" Lichtenstein cried as she ran up and hugged Switzerland earning and cry of pain as she hugged him. "OH I'm sorry" Lichtenstein said releasing Switzerland.

"Don't worry about it" Switzerland said earning a smile from Lichtenstein.

"Anyway" Austria said earning everyone's attention. "Our bosses are waiting, and it wouldn't do to keep them waiting on the good news, but first medical attention" Austria said as he lead them all towards the medical centre, where everyone continued to talk and reunite with their friends or loved ones.

China smiled as he sat down in the medical bay with the rest of his family, this would probably the first night in over a year he would sleep soundly.

THE END

Author's notes: I'm sorry this took so long, but University sucked, and I had to make some MAJOR modifications to suit the story to a way I liked. On another note, this story is finally done, and I didn't leave the story hanging, now I can focus more on my other story which there is no end in sight. ANYWAY ENJOY and since this is the last chapter PPLLEEAASSEE RREEVVIIEEW!