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Then and Now

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Hello Everybody! If you're reading this I usually do a Rochu fiction but recently I have become quite fond of Rome x China. And to be honest, there's not enough and there really needs to be! Its a great couple filled with history! Don't get me wrong, Russia X China is still my OTP and this fic includes both RomexChina and RussiaxChina.

Like the title says, Then and Now, love changes but never really goes away.

So this takes place right after Rome visits his grandson Italy whom just happens to be sleeping with Germany~ Oh-hoh-hoh-hoh~ xD After his visit he decides to visit a old friend.

I do not own Hetalia, that right goes to the lovely Hidekaz Himaruya. I just write the fiction for his characters. Human names used. China/Yao Russia/Ivan Rome/Rome xD

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It was very late one Saturday night. China was still up doing loads of paper work he hadn't had time to finish because of certain other affairs with the many other countries that always bothered him to get their products and needs done first before his own. After sending out a few of the products owed, he got home to a very angry boss and a huge stack of papers.


The Asian nation sighed heavily, looking over to his hello-kitty clock.


"Aiya, it's already twelve thirty?" China yawned softly, covering his mouth. The warm silk robe he had on only seemed to make him sleepier. But he had to get the rest of the paperwork done by tomorrow or he would be in big trouble, so he decided to work through it and finish the rest.


After about another hours work, he finally finished. Groggily he walked out of the chair, stretching his arms up and his sore back. China groaned inwardly, what he wouldn't do for a nice long hot bath but sleep seemed to pull at him more.


He reached his room, pulling out the ribbon that kept his hair in his signature ponytail. The long black locks fell down slightly past his shoulders like a wave of water.


China jumped on his bed letting it make a loud creaking sound as he flopped on the ancient mattress. The Chinese man sighed happily as his body sunk into the cold but comfortable silken covers. He smiled grabbing his Shinatty doll and bringing it in close.


"It has been such a long day aru, I cant wait to sleep-"


Ding Dong


"You've got to be kidding me aru..." China Growled to himself. "Who could that be this late at night!"


Ding Dong


"Err..." The small man got up from his comfortable bed, although not wanting to and walked down his stairs to the door. "You know what? I bet its that stupid Russian aru!" He grumbled to himself. Sometimes Russia, his northern stalker, would show up randomly at night and ask to come in like it was perfectly normal. China would make the silver haired man some hot tea and go up back to bed. Only to have the giant follow him into his room and watch him sleep until the Asian would get to freaked out and have to forcibly kick the man out of his house.


He got to the door, gripping the handle tightly growling. "What do you want Russ-a?" China blinked a few times, rubbing his eyes with his long sleeves.


"I must be tired aru..." He said softly to himself. For it was not Russia that he saw standing in his doorway but a old friend...an ancient lover...


"Rome." China said softly. He stared up at the grinning Roman, his eyes a golden color like his own, his rugged facial hair and small curls in his brown hair. A tall muscular figure wearing an old Roman sash and toga. He stood almost at Russia's height, maybe just a inch shorter.


"Hello there! Long time no see Yao!" The Roman said cheerfully.


China was at a loss of words, he just stared like a idiot at the old empire that once existed long ago. After a few more minutes of silence the smaller man swallowed hard, clenching his fist.


"W-Who do you think you are aru." He clenched his teeth together. "Impersonating the Great Rome, how dare you!" He quickly and without thinking, ran into the man, pounding on his chest, weakly, ever so weakly.


Rome watched the latter with concerned eyes. He grinned but it wasn't a happy grin, it was a sad grin. The taller man griped China's waist, pushing him against his body so as to stop the hitting.


"Yao...It is me. Its me...my silken maiden." Rome said softly.


China snapped open his eyes, the tears still flowing down his cheek. Only one person ever called him silken maiden and lived without getting punched in the face. Well at least not multiple times.


"R-Roma?" Yao said, voice low and cracking.


"Of course its me my dear! Who else could be this devilishly good looking!" He laughed full heartily, teeth shinning.


The black haired man let his face fall into the Roman's chest, hiding his face from the world. "How?" He said into the clothes.


"Hmm? Whats that?"


Yao looked up into Rome's eyes. "How can you be, here, I mean. You left me, you left everyone, now you just appear aru?" He wanted to know more, how this was even possible.


"Lets talk more inside, yes?"


The Asian agreed.


China made tea for both of them as he sat down at his table with the taller man. He sipped his tea and set it down on the table.


"So...god let you come down?" Yao questioned.


"Yep! That's right, hes such a nice guy!" Rome said laughing. "He let me visit my little grandson Italy, he is so adorable you know? And after my visit with him I..." Rome's smile seemed to dim a bit and his face gained a bit of red. "I needed to come see you too."


China blushed, looking away.


"I missed you... I know you must be mad at me for leaving without saying goodbye Yao. But I didn't have a choice, I knew it was over and accepted it. I was falling and you knew it too."


Yao looked down at his tea, swooshing the liquid around in the cup. "I know." He said softly. "I just wish you would of wrote more before you disappeared."


"Sorry." Was all the Roman could muster.


Tears began to find their way back into the Asians eyes. "Times have changed so much since our time, it is so much harder now. Sometimes I wish I could have disappeared with you aru."


Rome got up, the chair scraping along the floor as he pushed it away. He walked up to Yao kneeling beside him.


"No you don't." He said sadly. "I never should of tried to vast my lands as far as I did. I wish I was still alive to be here and watch everything grow and expand beyond my reach."


"But watching everything go, watching people die, wars fought, family leaving you. Its not as simple as it was back then aru! And I hate it!"


Rome wiped away some tears with his thumb. His hand moved to Yao's hair, slowly stroking it. "Still as soft as silk." He commented, smiling. "I remember that I couldn't get enough of touching your hair, that's why I came almost everyday to see you...to touch you. You were so different and exotic. I wonder, is there someone else who gets to touch your hair?" The Roman questioned.


"Is there another love in your life since me?"


Yao scoffed slightly, a smile tugging at the corners of his mouth. "No, you were my first and last since."


"What!" Rome yelled in surprise. "Man Yao, you're just as stubborn and picky as you were back then! I remember I had to do everything to make you mine!"


Yao laughed softly, looking away. "Well...there is this one nation. He's always stalking me, always complementing me, saying how beautiful I am, but I...I don't know. He's such a child but he continues to tug at my heart.


"Oh? What's his name, is he good looking?"


"Russia, his name is Russia. Or Ivan if you prefer. He's very handsome but I would never tell him that aru."


Rome watched as Yao's eyes sparked with something he hadn't seen since they first made love as he talked about the other country. "Russia eh? Never heard of him." Rome said plainly.


"That's because he appeared a long time after you aru."


"Ahh~"


There was silence for a while between the two ancient nations. Suddenly and oh so slowly, Rome leaned in and kissed Yao gently on his lips. Almost giving the Asian a heart attack, he jerked back slightly.


"R-Rome?"


Rome laughed awkwardly, scratching is head. "Ha-ha! So sorry, I just had to kiss you for old time sakes! His smile died down quickly as Yao returned the kiss, almost forcefully, just about tipping the Roman over.


A huge deep red blush covered Yao's face as he whispered against the ex-nation's lips.


"I still love you aru."


Rome smiled bringing China into a tight hug. "I know..."
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I know what you're thinking, "What? You actually did a Rome and China fiction?" YES! I DID! xDD

FRikken! I love ROMExCHINA!!! ANCIENT LOVE! FTW!!!

Lol, Actually, this has been on FF for about a month, and finally decided to post it on here! I am so slow when to post my fiction on DA.

Anywhoooo~ This contains 3 parts, I will upload the other tomorrow (Too lazy today)

But it still has Russia and China...cause I love them like I love art. x3 :iconloveloveplz:


Chapter 1: Here~

Chapter 2: [link]
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xenaferetek's avatar
I just recently started getting into fanfiction, and I have to say this is so refreshing!

I love how you placed the time line between the episodes..:) I can't wait for the next chapters to see
what happens next, so I have added to my watch list..keep writing!!