Chapter 1:
Feliciano Vargas woke up bright and early on March 17th and skipped happily downstairs to greet his brother Lovino. "Ciao Lovino," said the bouncing Italian, "Buon compleanno!" Lovino grunted in annoyance but he silently replied,"Buon Compleanno Feliciano." Feliciano smiled happily and gave his brother a big hug which Lovino groaned with annoyence. As Feliciano got ready to go to Germany's house for the meeting of the Axis Powers he wondered what Kiku and Ludwig would do for him when he arrived. As Italy was pondering what surprise would await him at the meeting Kiku was busy at work at his house getting the important documents for the meeting, making he sure he had plenty of riceballs and sushi for his lunch and right before he left he didn't forget to grab the little black package he left by the door.

Meanwhile, Ludwig was already at his war office getting things ready for the meeting making sure he had his layouts and charts, his wurst for his lunch, and pasta for Feliciano knowing the Italian always forgets to bring lunch for himself which led to him mooching off Ludwig and Kiku. After making sure his preparations were finished he sat quietly at his desk and waited for the other Axis members.

Feliciano exited his car and locked it just to see Kiku coming towards him with a bundle of papers and a black box. "Ciao Kiku, Buongiorno!" said the happy red head. "Konnichiwa, Itary-kun I would like to give you something." Japan then held out the black box which Italy immediately opened. "Oh, Kiku they are so pretty!" Inside was a hand carven pair of chopsticks that had little pasta noodles and tomatos on it it read," To Italy from Japan." Italy hugged Japan and said," Grazie Kiku, Grazie!" Japan awkardly patted the Italian on the back and said, "You're welcome Itary-kun, but we better go inside Vister Germany is waiting for us." Italy let go of Japan and nodded. They both went upstairs to the war room and sat down as they waited for Germany.

A young commisions officier entered Germany's office and said, "Mister Germany the Axis members have arrived." Germany then nodded and after gathering his things he made his way to the war room. As he entered the room he saw Italy doodling on his notepad and Japan reading a manga he brought with him. Germany then said, "Guten Morgen, lets begin the meeting." They went over the advancement of the allies, how they fared in weaponry and supplies, until the clock struck 12:00 they took a break for lunch. Germany handed Italy the pasta he prepared before hand and Italy thanked him with a huge grin on his face. " Weird", thought Germany, he is usually happy about getting pasta but this time it's almost scary, why is he so happy?"

After they ate lunch and finished up the meeting Italy happily skipped by Germany as Germany was escorting him to his car. Germany was still wondering why Italy was so happy. He didn't know if Italy was planning to show him something or if he had a surprise gift for him. Once they reached the red car Germany finally asked," Italy, vhy are you so happy?" Italy laughed and playfully punched Germany on the arm and said, "Stop kidding around Ludwig, you know why I am so happy today!" Germany looked at him with a face that was both serious and downright confused. Italy noticed this and started to whimper, he then asked," Germany, you really don't know what today is?" Germany nodded. Italy was silent for a moment then he said,"I'm sorry I have got to go." Italy then got into his car and drove away and Germany thought he saw tears trailing from the Italians face.

As Germany slowly walked back to his office he saw Japan getting ready to leave by his super safe car he made. "Japan," spoke the German, "a moment please." Japan turned off the ignition and asked,"May I help you Germany-san?" Germany then asked,"Have you noticed that Italy has been acting more happy than usual today?" Japan chuckled and said," I know full and well why he is so happy today Germany-san, today is a special day for him." Germany looked at him in confusion and asked, "What are you talking about, a special day?" Japan looked at him in utter shock and said, Germany- san do you really not know what today is?" Germany shook his head and Japan said," Germany-san today is Itary's birthday."

Germany then said," Oh mein gott."

(Translations"

Italian:

Ciao- Hello

Buon compleanno-Happy Birthday

Buongiorno-Good Morning

Grazie- Thank You

German:

Guten Morgen: Good Morning

Oh mein gott- Oh my god

Japanese:

Konnichiwa: Hello