(This is nowhere near the levels of insanity that My Hero went through in season 6, but this was also written when I had no knowledge of it. I dropped out just as My Hero was interesting. Anyway, this definitely was inspired by Ninjago, because I still watch it somehow. I really don't know how, but I don't a majority of shows created today. Enjoy!)

             Vietnam kept running throughout the palace, searching either the darkness or Japan. She could hear the fighting happening all around her. It only made her smile as her friends and family were doing everything they could to fight the darkness, work together, and reunite.

"Now, where are you?" she whispered in a serious tone, not daring to let this chance go.

She turned to the throne room to find Japan weakly resting against it. She knew he was barely holding onto himself. This darkness was killing him!

"Japan!" Vietnam shouted as she ran towards him at a quick pace, "Snap out of it!"

She was determined to get through to him and get that darkness out of him once and for all! She grabbed his shoulders and shook him as he groaned in pain and couldn't move. He wasn't even resisting her anymore. It stunned Vietnam for she always saw Japan as a rebellious child who wanted his own life now exhausted and too weak to even put up any sort of resistance to her. She rested her head against him and sighed.

"It is ok" she whispered in a reassuring tone, "You're not alone. Everyone is here, rushing to help you. Please let us in"

He didn't respond, but Vietnam didn't let him go. She wouldn't let him go if she could help it. There was something inside of her that told her that she needed to be here. She would not leave him until she figured out what that feeling was.

"What can I do for you?" Vietnam whispered in a concerned tone as she looked at him and herself, "What is something that only I can do to help you? You were after me, so that means I have something you want, don't I?"

She refused to even more and wished for the power that others before her had. Others who had fought and stood in the ways of the darkness and countless foes without wavering in the slightest. She wanted their resolve and powers to help those she loves and cares for.

"Please tell me what I can do. I am tired and sick of waiting for you to show up" Vietnam snapped in a furious manner as she took a step back from Japan's weakened form before shouting in frustration, "I refuse to stand aside and do nothing! Give me the power to do something that I know I can do! Give it to me right now!"

She panted heavily before thinking about the powers everyone else had. Whether it was from their own skills or the Artifacts, she knew they could do something to help. She wanted that power as well. She wanted to help too. She looked back at the weakened Japan and realized one flaw in China's plan; they left Japan alone. They shouldn't have left him alone at all. That is what made the darkness awaken and take root of him so strongly.

"Japan, I am sorry" Vietnam confessed as she returned to him and held his hands, "I didn't mean to leave you. I am sure none of us wanted to leave you at all. We should've figured out a way to help you. We are here now, and we will never leave you. I promise, so please open up to us"

She remained standing tall despite gripping her brother's hands tightly. She remained strong and refused to wavier in the slightest as Japan weakly gripped her hands back, asking for her help. Without even hesitating, she took his hands in hers before calling out vigorously for her powers to awaken.

A green light embraced them as she hummed softly with Japan resting against her. He was completely exhausted as she continued to hold him and only let the light warm him. She soothed his aches and rubbed his back in a gentle manner before letting the green light hold both to then covering Japan completely.

"Ah, so that's my power" Vietnam whispered in an understanding tone, "It was never about fighting for me. It was always being there for others. Huh, you'd think I would have realized this sooner when I crossed paths with everyone. They have only given me their support and have only showed love and care for me. No wonder this power of mine has not awakened back then. It had no reason to until now"

She smiled in a soft, understanding manner to Japan to see him slowly fall asleep with the green light slowly fading from him. She sighed in relief as she realized that Japan was finally freed from the darkness that held him when the green light fully held him.

"There, now, you may rest, Japan" Vietnam said in relief as she prepared to sit down before reporting of her powers and helping Japan to the others.

"Do you truly believe that to be enough to cease my actions for the rest of my ambitions?!" a dark voice snapped around Vietnam as she rose up and searched for the source of it.

She did not expect to hear such a malicious, cold voice around her and realized that this voice was their enemy! A powerful wave of darkness pushed the princess away from Japan and made her fall on the steps and floors of the throne room. She grunted in pain before picking herself up to see a sphere of darkness.

"A little girl standing in the way of the future that will come to pass" the dark voice boomed around her, "Do you understand how feeble your attempt is when the future is already decided before you?!"

Vietnam covered her ears with her hands and scurried away from the darkness as best as she could. She whimpered at the tremendous power the darkness held. She couldn't believe such a power was taking control of Japan this whole time!

"It does not matter for the end will be the same for everyone who dares take up arms against me" the voice spoke as the darkness gathered to form a terrifying sphere of darkness, "You will perish, and nothing shall ever remain!"

Vietnam winced as she cowered to protect herself from the darkness. However, a red and white light pierced through the darkness and shattered the sphere! Vietnam was surprised to see such a power and light with her gaze falling to the weakened Japan! He was on his knees with his hands out with a red and white light hugging him.

"Japan!" she shouted before picking herself up and running to him to help him, "Are you ok? Can you even fight in this state?!"

"It does not matter... I have much to make up for" Japan weakly spoke as he leaned against her, "My powers have unlocked and now, I am finally able to do something. Vietnam, we need to go before Chaos recovers"

Vietnam stared at him before the darkness shattered across the floor. She easily carried Japan on her back before running out of the throne room. She didn't stop running as the darkness let out a piercing screech to then reforming itself to follow them!

"What is that awful sound?!" Taiwan cried out as she covered her ears as Hong Kong held her.

The rest of the group covered their ears, but China and Korea turned their attention to the palace and saw something dark emitting from the palace. Japan gazed weakly at the ruined walls and broken holes.

"We need to go through there" Japan gestured weakly to it as Vietnam only gazed at it.

She wanted to stop and see a logical side to this, but she did spend a good portion with the North American twins and an insane Prussian general who definitely took too many blows to the head. Logic and reasoning have gone out the window at this point.

"Will you use your powers?" Vietnam asked as Japan nodded his head, "Ok, then conjure that power and use it now!"

She made sure her grip on Japan was tight before jumping through the broken hole! Japan closed his eyes and used the last of his strength to conjure the third and final dragon of Asiand! A red dragon with white lights appeared and grabbed them! Vietnam was stunned to see the dragon, but she noticed the dragon was fading! She looked at Japan who was barely holding on until he lost consciousness! Vietnam grabbed him as the dragon disappeared and fell! She held her breath, but China and Korea noticed their falling figures!

"China!" Korea shouted in a worried tone as China acted first, "I've got them!"

His dragon appeared and flew to grab the two before bringing both to them! Taiwan cried out in relief before embracing Vietnam as Hong Kong and Macau checked on the unconscious Japan. China relaxed when his dragon disappeared before falling to his knees from using the power so much. Korea helped him, but Chosǒn noticed the darkness was swirling above the palace.

"What is it doing?" he asked nervously.

Korea answered in a knowing tone, "Keeping us trapped here and waiting for another conscious vessel to claim. I have a feeling that I know who"

America blocked Germany's fist with his arm to withstand the punch! Neither was backing down from each other and were willing to keep going!

"Please tell us that this fight will have an end!" Lithuania asked in a frantic tone while Poland was excitedly cheering on America to win.

Canada only sighed as she noticed Mexico gripping the daggers of Latin America in his hands tightly. She stared at him as he picked himself and only grinned with an excited expression.

"I'll make sure he doesn't die," Mexico said as he ran towards them with his daggers in hand!

America ducked from another punch as Germany prepared to throw another one only for the North American twin to block the other punch! America was annoyed about remaining on defense, but he didn't actually want to hurt Prussia's younger brother. Prussia cares so much for Germany, but how can America hurt him?! Well, perhaps he could try and reason with him. Prussia's little brother did look reasonable.

"Hey!" America shouted as he blocked another punch, "Don't you want to stop this? I mean, what is the point of fighting? Come on, man! Why don't we stop and talk this out and then get a drink?!"

Germany stood before America with a glare before answering, "Would you truly listen to our plight and try to understand what we are experiencing? Would you even try to be in our situation?!"

He charged before throwing a punch only for America to raise his arms to block the strikes. America grunted before still standing and taking blow after blow. He wasn't sure if he would stay on defense for long. He would need to strike back against Germany sooner than later!

"Hey! Hands off!" Canada shouted as she picked up her crossbow and took aim before releasing a few arrows.

Germany ducked and avoided the incoming arrows from her before sending her a glare. He marched right towards her as America's eyes were wide and charged right at Germany!

"Hey, do not even think of hurting her!" America shouted before throwing a punch right at Germany's left side.

The soldier only grunted as he took the strike and was pushed away only for him to grab America's wrist and pull him in! Using the momentum and weight, Germany swung America over his shoulder! America let out a yell before crashing into the ground! Canada let out her own frustrated yell before running towards them!

"Don't hurt him!" she shouted before jumping on Germany's back to pull his hair!

Germany grunted in pain as America gazed up with worry to see his twin in danger. Canada continued to pull Germany's hair as Mexico was watching from the side with the daggers in hand. He gripped it tightly before lunging towards them with the daggers glowing.

"Do you think your feeble attempts to stop me will be enough?" Germany asked as he grabbed Canada's arm to prevent her from striking his head, "It is not even close to the training I was put through by mein bruder!"

America could attest to that and pleaded for Germany to not hurt his twin sister. Mexico threw the daggers towards Germany who threw Canada off only for the daggers to turn like the handles of a clock. Germany slowly froze in place as time stopped around him!

"What just happened?" Estonia asked as Canada slowly fell to the ground without getting hurt.

Canada rushed to Mexico who weakly fell to his knees in an exhausted state. America picked himself up too before sitting across from their injured friend.

"Relax, gringo and Canada" Mexico reassured in a tired tone, "I am only tired.... for a moment..."

He fell against Canada's side and went to sleep as the North American twins were relieved to see their friend unharmed and only tired. America picked himself and noticed Mexico's time spell was not going to hold Germany forever. They would need to find a way for Germany to come to his senses and quick!

"Ah! I've got it!" America exclaimed before turning around to face Germany, "Canada, I need you to find Prussia"

Lithuania and Poland jumped at the mention of Prussia, but Canada didn't want to leave her twin behind. America only cracked his knuckles and shook his head.

"No way am I going to let Germany keep suffering like this" America answered in a straightforward tone, "I am trusting you to do this, Canada. You're the only one here who can understand what's going on with Germany and us"

Stunned by his words and actions, Canada knew she had to go and find Prussia before Germany wailed on her twin. Estonia and Latvia took the unconscious Mexico from her. Trusting them, she ran to find Prussia as America prepared to face Germany.

"Ok, so I hate to admit it, but I was going easy on you" America stated in a rebellious tone, "But now, that's over with! Get ready for a sound thrashing, Germany! You better hope my twin comes back with your older brother first!"

America prepared himself for another round as Lithuania weakly picked himself up with Poland trying her best to support him.

"Let us help!" Lithuania urged from him before falling.

"Nah, you've done enough, Lithuania. You've got your friend back, so let me handle this. I've been sitting on my ass and waiting for a chance to do something!" America said with confidence before adding, "Yo! Switzerland! Liechtenstein! I've got your little brother until Prussia and Austria arrive! Can you look after them and Mexico for us? Please and thank you!"

With that, America ran towards Germany who was slowly resuming his pace. America threw a punch only for Germany who threw a punch at his! Lithuania took a step forward only to be pulled back by Switzerland who held a scowl while Liechtenstein rushed to care for Poland.

"Honestly, what is wrong with them?" Switzerland said with a shake of his head, "Next time, we need a family meeting before we do anything like this again. Of course, who would listen to me. No, because that would be insane and logical!"

He rolled his eyes at his youngest brother before staring at the Baltic Traders and dropping a bag of supplies to have them use to heal. They watched America who threw a punch at Germany who only blocked it.

"Prussia!" Canada shouted as she ran around the castle as fast as she could, "Where are you?! I need your help!"

Prussia was looking after Austria and Hungary before he and Feliciana turned to see the approaching Canada. She was exhausted before approaching them and stopped with her hands on her knees. She looked up and saw everyone taking a break and resting in a peaceful manner while also looking after each other.

"Is everyone ok?" Canada asked surprised and waved at everyone in a warm manner, "It looks like our plans are working! What a relief!"

She placed a hand over her heart as Netherlands approached her with a scrutinizing gaze that made her feel a bit tense with Belgium and Luxembourg staring at her with the same matching gaze.

"H-hey! Is there something on my face? If so, just say so!" Canada said defensively.

Netherlands' expression fell on Canada's pretty face before a warm expression appeared before taking a step back to shake his head. Belgium was surprised to see this before giggling in a mischievous manner with Luxembourg shaking his head.

"Please siblings, we have more pressing matters to attend with, but Miss Canada, do you have a power that none of us know about?" Luxembourg asked in a curious manner, "Big brother was close to finding the rest of the Artifacts of the World. You must have something to do with it if he stared at you like this"

Canada was perplexed and thought about this while Prussia put his hands on his hips before shaking his head in disagreement.

"Regardless, what brings you here now? I thought you, America, and Mexico were able to handle everything. What happened?" Prussia asked in a serious manner as he refocused everyone's attention to the matter at hand.

She nodded her head before answering, "We found your little brother. He's fighting my twin. You have to do something to help them! America can hold out for long, but he won't hurt your little brother. You have to help us save Germany!"

Prussia's eyes were wide with worry as Austria and Hungary stood with him.

"Do not even think about counting us out" Austria said in a serious tone, "He is our little brother. We will do everything we can to make sure he is saved. He will not be lost, that is for sure"

Hungary added strongly, "We will not let him get away! He is coming home with us whether he likes it or not! He is coming with us that is final!"

Feliciana picked herself up and ran in the direction where Canada had come from with Romana rolling her eyes at her younger sister's antics and care for the soldier.

"Hey! You better get her back, you hear me?!" Romana threatened, "If not, then you will have something more worrisome than the darkness to deal with!"

Canada only nodded with Prussia running forward with Canada, Austria, and Hungary following him. They rushed to America's and Germany's aids before it was too late!

"Seriously, if we have to fight, can we at least fight over food? I heard you like beer! I can share one with you!" America offered before blocking another strike from Germany who only rolled his eyes at him.

"Are all people from North America as arrogant and annoying as you? No wonder none of you can last long outside of your own home!" Germany snapped before he repeatedly threw punches against him, "Why not do us a favor and fall apart to scatter at our feet?!"

He delivered another punch to push America back only for him to be still standing! America only smirked in triumph as Germany was frustrated at this and prepared to fight with him again!

"Do you think America can hold out for much longer?" Lithuania asked in a worried tone as Poland only shook her head and let out more cheer to America.

As for America, he was doing well! Sure, he was able to take Germany's strikes and those were not easy to take! However, America noticed the amount of power he was gaining from the strikes. He was building up power! It was the same power that he felt throughout his journey. He was sure this would be the time to use it and ensure Germany can be stopped. America fell to his knees and waited for Germany to approach who was cracking his knuckles and preparing another strike.

"Hey! What are you doing?!" Prussia's voice shouted and echoed around them as Germany ceased moving, "Stop this! I taught you better than this! Why are you fighting?!"

Germany stepped away from America and slowly turned his head to see his big brother finally back. As for Prussia, he was relieved and impressed at his little brother for being able to hold out for this long without him. As for Feliciana, she ran towards him to jump and embrace him!

"You're ok! Please stop! We have no reason to fight. I promise" she pleaded with him as America took a deep breath in and calmed himself down.

He looked at his hands and wondered about this growing power inside of him. He grabbed his hands and sighed with Switzerland and Liechtenstein running towards Germany. They were relieved to see him returned to them as Austria and Hungary approached him. Prussia ran to embrace his little brother close with Canada running to her twin brother.

"Well, I am glad that worked out before anything happened" she confessed in relief before looking at his twin's hands, "Are you ok?"

"I think so" America answered in an unsure tone, "But I think I will need to test something soon. You'll be there too"

Canada thought back to Netherlands' words and nodded her head in understanding until they felt a chill and heard a screech. Everyone heard this as well as they turned their attention to the sky to find the swirling darkness!

"What is it doing?" Portugal asked as he let Spain rest against him.

Norway answered in a calculating tone, "It is searching for a vessel. One filled with anger and malice. Since everyone has stopped fighting, I do not believe it will be able to find one"

"Ha! Take that!" Turkey cheered as he sat with Greece, Egypt, and Cyprus, "I knew your plans would fall apart soon enough!"

The darkness didn't seem to mind the lack of a vessel. If anything, it held a new target. That target was those who stood in the path of the darkness!

"It does not matter!" the voice of darkness declared, "For those who dare to take up arms against me will suffer the fate worse than death!"

A whirlwind of darkness appeared in the center of the palace before using great force to pull those who defied it!

"Take cover!" America and England shouted as everyone ran away from the whirlwind.

"Do not fear their fates for now" the darkness declared before reaching towards the North American Twins, "For theirs will come later. Now, I shall take yours!"

Canada felt herself being picked up from the ground with America grabbing her arm only for them to be tossed into the air! Both let out a scream as they were tossed out of the palace! Russia pushed his older brother to take care of his younger sister before the darkness pulled him away from them! His older brother and younger sister to reach out to him, but Russia pulled his hands before being taken! China made sure his family was safe and taking cover before letting the whirlwind take him! England was helping Norn sit down as the whirlwind took him only for France to jump, grab England's hand only to be pulled with him!

"Hey! Give them back!" Scotland shouted as he tried to reach for them only to have them be pulled away!

America, Canada, England, France, Russia, and China were flung out of the palace and then stared at the giant, dark green snake! The darkness created this form and was prepared to defeat them for what they have done.

"What is that thing?! Where did it come from?!" America exclaimed in horror.

China informed them, "That would be the darkness that inside Japan. It took a form of a Tsuchinoko. It seems like the darkness is not going to be forgiving to us after this"

With everyone's help, they were able to free everyone and get them out of the castle with the Tsuchinoko surrounding the Imperial Palace.

"So, does anyone have a plan?" France asked with a grunt of pain as England supported him.

England rolled his eyes before pointing out, "Are you being serious? You helped staged a revolt in the castle dungeon, why on this world do you want to fight that creature?!"

"Well, I've come this far! I have no intention of letting that thing bring harm to our families, Angelterre!" he replied with his affectionate nickname for his partner who blushed and huffed.

Russia sighed at them with China running many ideas through his head. He couldn't find a simple solution to this as America looked at England and then at the makeshift materials with a knowing expression. America let out a "huh" with his twin sister staring at him with a curious expression before realizing what her twin was thinking.

"But how are we going to make this work?" she asked him with the others staring at the twins.

He grinned before exclaiming, "I have an idea, but you have to trust me! Are we ready?!"

Everyone was silent as England and France shared a worried expression with Russia closing his eyes and listening to the conversation. Canada puffed up her cheeks, but China simply laughed.

"Well, I am getting old, and my ideas will not work" he confessed with a shake of his head, "As much as I would've wished it would be mine, I will have no choice but to go along with yours. So, what is your plan?"

America was surprised with France cheering, "Viva l' America!"

"Oh, bother, I am going to regret this, aren't I?" England said in a knowing tone and scoff.

"So, what is comrade's plan then?" Russia asked as he finally opened his eyes to stare at his team.

America only laughed with a determined tone with his fist up, "Then follow me!"

Soon enough, Russia found himself standing before the Tsuchinoko's path. He held a nervous smile as he was slowly walking away from it.

"You know, I haven't had this much fun in years, but this is not how I thought I would meet my end" Russia whispered as he slowly began to run with the giant snake slithering after him, "I always thought it would be in a field of sunflowers!"

He let out a yell as he took off in a sprint and running along the side of the castle. He looked over his shoulder and saw the snake opening his mouth to eat him! With a deep inhale, Russia breathed in and then exhaled by blowing a path of ice in front of himself. He skated across the sheet of ice and made sure the snake was still cashing him. Russia took a turn to push the construction material over to then ducking into a broken part of the wall. He sighed when he saw the creature crashing into the construction material and crying out in pain.

With another deep breath, he created a thin wall of ice for his protection as the snake slithered pass the damage to then glaring at China who was simply stretching.

"I had to take care of my siblings, so excuse me that I don't want to pull anything!" he complained before a confident expression was placed on his face.

With a spin of his heel, he took off running with the snake roaring and diving after him. He dove and jumped over the construction he was preparing for the castle. He looked over his shoulder and groaned when he noticed the snake was catching up to him.

"Aiya! Why did I let that foolish, young, idiotic man talk me into this?! I am not dying here!" China shouted as he jumped over a broken beam to then seeing the rope.

He threw himself forward to grab the rope and pull himself upward. He glanced over his shoulder to see the snake's body to then looking down to see the creature opening his mouth and trying to eat him! He continued to climb upward and then swing to a wooden platform.

"Come on, Tsuchinoko!" China shouted as he took a turn and ran until he saw a few oil barrels.

He knocked a few of the barrels over to spill before creating a ball of fire. He held his palm open to strike the ball of fire to the wooden platform. It caught fire and burned it with the snake screeching in pain! China only snickered before jumping to fall through a broken platform to then rolling and taking cover underneath before escaping.

"I pass the torch to you. Do not let me down!" China said seriously before he did take cover.

The Tsuhchinoko raised his head to find France standing on another platform and combing his hair.

"Well, it took you long enough! You know, it is rude to keep people waiting!" France spoke before pivoting and running along the wooden platform.

He threw a sword to get the snake's attention and jumped over the broken platforms to then reaching a metal ladder. He quickly looked over his shoulder before climbing it with the snake trying to bite and break the ladder to shake the French man off.

"Yiah!" France exclaimed before holding onto the ladder and climbing upward, "Mon dieu! Merde!"

He pulled himself up and reached the other platform to sigh in relief when the snake didn't immediately. England only laughed behind him and offering a hand to him.

"Well, that's hilarious! Would love to see that again!" England commented as France groaned.

"I would snap back, but we've got more important things to focus on" France replied as England shrugged.

"Don't worry, I have everything under control, twat" England reassured as he gestured to the ice slide in front of them.

They heard the snake roar as they turned to see the snake behind them! Both grabbed their hands and slowly took a few steps back before sprinting.

"Time to go!" England shouted as they jumped and glided across the ice slide!

They let out a cheer as they found themselves enjoying this even though the giant snake was approaching them. France lost his balance, but England grabbed his hand to hold him up. As they laughed, Scotland, Ireland, Norn, and Wales looked up to see them before sharing a cheer and hugs with each other. Monaco was surprised to see her big brother doing something so reckless while Seychelles only cheered in delight. Russia was surprised to see this working while China only grinned.

"Well, I suppose we have nothing to worry about!" France said in relief.

"For once, I agree" England replied until his eyes were wide as he noticed his ice slide was out!

They jumped and screamed as they were falling only for Canada to get the airplane working and catch both before they fell to their deaths or eaten alive. Their siblings nearly fainted or screamed at the sight they witnessed. Russia smiled while China sighed and held a nervous smile at their stunt.

"That was bloody close" England said in relief with a hand on his chest.

France said in delight, "Merci! Canada! Oh, where is your twin?"

She laughed and answered, "On top of the building. He's loading the magic bullets you gave him. Did it work?"

She focused on flying the makeshift plane as England and France looked at the snake and cheered to find the snake eating his own tail! They shared a hug before taking notice of America on top of the building with the gun in his hand while the magic bullets were in the other one. He took a deep breath before taking aim and pointing at the Tsuhchinoko's back.

"Finally, time to be everyone's hero!" he whispered with full confidence and pulled the trigger.

The bullet was released and struck the head of the Tsuhchinoko! It let out a roar of pain before exploding into a rain of darkness! Everyone cheered as the Tsuhchinoko was destroyed. America only smiled warmly when he heard their cheers of relief as his twin flew her makeshift craft to pick him up and reunited with the others. Everyone rushed to them in relief and toook a chance to relax before deciding how they would defeat the darkness and reunite their world to normal.