Three figures were standing in front of a memorial. The date was 28.2.2015. It was a small town in Germany called Hohenlocksted, which was probably not on many minds on that – or any other – day. But for these three figures, two of them blonde and one white-haired, it was important.

"So, it's been 100 years", the taller of the blondes said with a German accent.

"That it has. Time goes by so quickly", the shorter replied, a small smile on his lips.

"Oh, where would you be without the awesome me", the white-haired said with a grin, his accent almost identical to his brothers. He slapped the man's back, harder than necessary. The small blonde didn't even flinch. Instead he replied to the almost inexistent question seriously:

"Honestly, probably far worse. The Jaegers were crucial part of the Winter War and Continuation War and the defense victory we achieved. And the Civil War before them, but I don't really like to think about that."

The two brothers, one the personification of Germany and the other of Prussia, looked at the smaller blond, who was known as the personification of Finland. They all remembered the day 200 volunteers from the Grand Duchy of Finland came to receive their military training. In the end the number was increased to 2000 Jaegers. They were meant to be the core of the Finnish army, to fight the Russian Empire for Finland's independence. Except when they arrived, Finland had gotten his independence without a fight and was in the middle of a bloody Civil War. They had still ended up as the core of the Finish army, defended Finland's independence against the Soviet Union and succeeded. Without them Finland would had probably fallen and ended up being a very different country it is today. And Finland knew it.

"We know. That is why today is Der Finnentag", Germany said with a smile of his own. Even if it had been in the middle of the World War I, which had led to bad things, it reminded him of the friendship and sort of understanding he and his brother had with Finland. The small country was a good and dedicated worker, had a strict moral code, was always on time and was good at being quiet when required. He was also a hard drinker and had a wilder side, which was probably why he got well along with Prussia, too.

"Don't you have that every year?" Finland asked with a laugh. He enjoyed his time with the German brothers. They've had some rough patches, but in the tight spots it had always been Germany (and occasionally Prussia) to offer help. Not the other Nordics, at least not officially, nor anyone else. Well to be fair, Estonia probably would have if he had been in a position to do so and maybe the others would have too if it had been convenient for them. The only exception had been the Winter War because of the pact Germany had with Soviet Union, but besides that and Lapland War, Germany had helped. Finland had been careful with him during the World War II, since he knew everything was not alright, but it didn't erase the fact that in the desperate situation Finland had been in, Germany had been the only one to offer any help besides some volunteers and few weapons. Of course he was grateful and appreciated the volunteers, but it simply hadn't been enough.

In the present they got along well and were good friends with some similar interest and political views, thought they did not agree on everything. But besides politics, the personifications of Finland and Germany were good friends, and Finland liked Prussia well enough, too. Besides when talking about Jaegers Finland could not forget Prussia, who had done the training after all.

"Well yes, but this year is special, since it has been 100 years. Even your people are here to celebrate", Germany answered.

"I know very well they are here. Speaking of which, we should get going. They are going to arrive to this memorial soon, and we don't want to disturb them with our presence yet. Do you have any good places here we could go? Besides the bakery selling Berliners with my flag-colored topping", Finland told the two.

Prussia stepped in and wrapped his arms around his brothers and Finland's necks. He grinned widely and declared:

"Well of course! We have to celebrate the 100 years of my 'Königlich-Preußische Reserve-Jägerbataillon 27'! And what would be a better than to drink some cold beer to that?"

"To drink something stronger", Finland retorted lightly.

The three friends laughed and went on their way to celebrate "Finn Day". Naturally Finland was quite pleased about this special occasion, but also thankful for his German friends for remembering and honoring him so.

Needless to say, they got drunk. Even if it took insane amount of alcohol.