Holy Roman Empire x Reader: We Are One

Author's Note: Extreme feels ahead! I apologize if this makes anyone cry! I came close to tears, myself. Enjoy!!~



~As you go through life, you'll see
There is so much that we
Don't understand
And the only thing we know
Is things don't always go
The way we planned
But you'll see every day
That we'll never turn away
When it seems all your dreams come undone
We will stand by your side
Filled with hope and filled with pride
We are more than we are,
We are one~


“What’s wrong, Holy Rome?” You asked as you kneeled down to his level. He sighed and glanced out the window at Italy who was collecting water from the well.


“In a few days, I’ll have to leave. I don’t want to leave Italy here alone. I don’t want to go” he choked out as he sobbed. You gently hugged him and picked him up. The blonde boy cried on your shoulder as you rubbed his back.


“Let me show you something” you cooed as you carried him outside as the warm sunlight bathed you both. Holy Rome lifted his head and looked around at the lush grassy fields.


“See the grass?” you asked as he nodded before you placed his feet on the ground and held his hand to walk alongside him.


“This grass has been here for ages. It’s part of the earth. You and I have walked on it, so we are connected. No matter how far away you are, you are still apart of something” you explained as the blonde boy stared up at you.


“B-but you and I are different,” he stuttered as you giggled and ruffled his hair


“Yes, but we are one and the same. There is still so much you don’t know, but let me teach you the most important thing,” you murmured


“I see, what would that be?” he muttered as you walked up a hill portion of the grass to overlook a bluff leading to the ocean.


“The land and sea come together as we do. They are one to make the earth” you smiled as Holy Rome sat in a patch of daisies and nodded. You sat beside him as he began knotting together daisy chains.


“If the sea dried up, or the land was swallowed by the sea, they will still be one. They never truly forget one another. Once something exists, it never truly becomes forgotten” you explained


~Family, Family,
We are one
Family, family,
We are one
If there's so much I must be
Can I still just be me,
The way I am?
Can I trust in my own heart,
Or am I just one part
Of some big plan?~


“I’m scared of war, what if I don’t come back?” Holy Rome asked as you shook your head


“You’ll still be a part of me and a part of Italy too. Your memory won’t be forgotten” you added


“No matter what, you’ll always be loved and missed” you hummed as you perched your daisy chain atop his blonde head. He smiled as he placed one of his on your head of (h/c) hair.


“This other one is for Italy” he quickly chimed


“I know. I’m sure Italy will be very happy to receive it” you smiled as you both stood and walked back to Austria’s home together. Italy looked up from sweeping and smiled happily


“Holy Rome, (y/n), you’re back!” Italy chirped and ran up to hug Holy Rome. He blushed and awkwardly hid his daisy chain behind his back.


“I made this for you, Italy….” He mumbled as he held out the daisy chain. Italy blushed as he stood on his tip toes to place it on Italy’s auburn haired head.


“It’s amazing! I love it” Italy giggled and hugged him again. You smiled down at the two smaller nations.


~Even those who are gone
Are with us as we go on
Your journey has only begun
Tears of pain, tears of joy
One thing nothing can destroy
Is our pride, deep inside
We are one
Family, family
We are one
Family, family
We are one~


Days passed too quickly as the day for Holy Rome to depart soon arrived. (y/n) and Italy wore their daisy chains and anticipated his departure.


“I’ll miss you Holy Rome” Italy sniffled as the two had to separate.


“I know, I’ll miss you too Italy. If I had a choice, I wouldn’t leave” Holy Rome smiled as Italy hugged him tightly


“(y/n), thank you for teaching me the most valuable lesson, we are one” Holy Rome reached out his hand as you took it. You smiled as you embraced both Holy Rome and Italy tightly in your arms. They were family to you, the family you wanted.


“We’ll always be together Holy Rome” Italy whispered as Holy Rome’s tears streamed down his cheeks.


“If you fall, you’ll fall bravely. You will triumph like the ancient ones had” you softly cooed as you brushed the tears away from his cheeks.




~We are one, you and I
We are like the earth and sky
One family under the sun
All the wisdom to lead
All the courage that you need
You will find when you see
We...are...one
One, one, one
Family, family
We are one~


“I have to leave now. Goodbye, Italy. Goodbye (y/n). I’ll never forget either of you” Holy Rome smiled as he held the push broom Italy gave him tightly.


“We will always be one. Let your courage and wisdom lead you to victory” you smiled back as Holy Rome nodded and turned towards the awaiting soldiers.


“He’ll be ok, Italy, he won’t forget us” you cooed to the crying Italian to soothe him. Italy sniffled and nodded as he clutched your leg fabric. The sun shined down upon Holy Rome and bathed him in its golden warmth.


You and Italy watched with heavy hearts as Holy Rome held his head high and took brave strides towards the army. You knew he’d never really be gone forever