• I took a deep breath as I sank beneath the waves. A captain goes down with his ship, as they say. Red stained the water, and the silhouettes of lifeless bodies could be seen disappearing into the depths. I looked around with the small amount of energy I had left. Italy! My friend thrashed around, being dragged down by debris. I swam to him as quickly as my aching limbs could bear and grabbed him around the waist. He looked up at me with terrified eyes. I gave him a sad look and pulled myself upwards. This is it. We made it to the surface and I pushed him onto a floating piece of wood. "D-Doitsu." He cried and grabbed my hand. "N-No. D-Doitsu." His eyes teared and he shook his head. This is the end. I gripped his hand, "J-Japan received my d-distress signal. He should be here soon." I kissed his hand and smiled slightly. "You'll be safe." "No. Nononono." He mumbled again and again. "No, j-just hold on. Keep holding on. We... We'll both make it." He bit his lip and ran fingers through my hair. I smiled sadly. This is how I die. "Italy." "Doitsu..." I pulled him close until we could feel each other's breath. "Ich liebe dich, Feliciano..." I muttered and pressed my lips softly against his. "T-Ti amo, Ludwig..." He whispered once we parted. I smiled and let go, "Stay safe." Auf Wiedersehen, Italy.