If We Won and You Lost
The eight countries of the Axis and Allies are walking down the street, not looking for anything in particular. The Axis consists of Germany who has slicked back blond hair and ice blue eyes. He is wearing his military uniform. Italy who has light auburn hair with a curl on the left side of his head his eyes are closed. He is wearing his countries military uniform. Japan who has short jet black hair and dull brown eyes he is wearing his white military uniform. The Allies consist of America who has blond hair and baby blue eyes. He is wearing a brown bomber jacket over his beige uniform. England who has shaggy blond hair bushy eyes brows and emerald green eyes. He is wearing his green military uniform. France who has shoulder length blond hair and sapphire blue eyes. He is wearing his bright blue military uniform and a short cloak. Russia who has platinum blond hair and violet eyes. He is wearing a long beige trench coat with a faded pink scarf. China who has long black hair tied in a low pony tail and golden brown eyes. He is wearing his green military uniform.
Suddenly something catches America's eye. He runs forward and stops in front of a shop. The shop looks old but sturdy. The sign above reads Mystic and Magic. In the window is a sign and this is what caught the Americans attention. Free fortunetelling.
"Hey dudes look at this, free fortune telling" he says pointing at the sign and grinning
"Fortune telling is rubbish, lets go" England says about to walk away but France stops him
"Are you afraid of getting a bad fortune" he asks with a smirk
"No I'm not, fortune tellers are manipulative and enjoy playing with your emotions" England states angrily
"You sound as if you 'ave experienced it yourself" France says still smirking
England's face turns red.
"Not exactly but I heard from those who have and it wasn't pleasant" England replies
"Great let's go in" America shouts
He pushes the door open and walks in. the bell above the door rings and the others enter as well. The shop is pretty big compared to the outside. There are strange objects arranged around the shop. America walks toward the counter and stops in front of a glass orb. It shines in the light and he reaches out to touch it.
"Touch that and you will die a horrible death" a voice warns
America immediately pulls his hand back and looks in the direction of the voice as do the others. They see an old woman holding back the curtain that separates the front of the shop from the back. She has greying black hair and dull blue eyes.
"Sorry" America mumbles
The old woman walks out from the curtain and to the counter. She picks up the orb and places it on the shelf behind her.
"How may I help you?" she asks her voice a little raspy
"We saw the sign outside and I wanted to try it out" says America pointing to the sign
A small smile comes to the woman's face.
"Alright"
She walks to one end of the counter and bends down. When she comes back up she is holding a deck of cards. She gestures to America and he goes to stand front of her. She shuffles the deck as she explains the rules.
"I will have you draw three cards and as you do I will tell you your fortune"
She places the deck down and looks at America. He puts his hand on the deck and draws the first card. He places in on the counter. He can't tell what it is; it just looks like a bunch of black swirls with little symbols on it.
"Ah you are a strong and proud man" America grins "You radiate happiness and surround yourself with people and enjoy making them smile"
She gestures to the deck and America draws the next card.
"But despite all this you feel a deep emptiness inside, you are lonely"
Americas grin vanishes "That's not true" America protests.
The lady points to the deck and America draws the last card. She grins when she sees it.
"You long for the companionship of a certain someone but they do not give it; you want this person to accept you for who you are"
She points to the previous card.
"Because of this you feel a deep loneliness"
Her finger moves to the first.
"You hide all you emotions behind a smile and a tough facade"
She looks up at America whose face is bright red. He turns away and looks at the orb.
"What does that do?" he asks, obviously trying to change the subject
The lady takes the cards and puts them away. She walks over to the orb, picks it up and puts it on the counter.
"You ask me a question and it will show me the answer which I will relay to you" she answers
England grumbles something about it being complete nonsense.
"Who's first?" she asks looking at the group
"I 'ave a question" France says stepping forward, the woman nods
"Is France the most beautiful country in the world?" he asks flipping his hair
"Look into the orb" the lady says
France does so. He sees something swirling around inside it but he can't tell what it is.
"Yes, France is indeed a beautiful country, everyone loves it" she states
"I am beautiful aren't I?"
"I was talking about the place itself but you yourself and truly gorgeous and many admire your beauty"
For a second his smile disappears then returns. He walks away satisfied. Russia is the next one to step forward.
"I have one, how do I get people to become one with me?" he asks looking at her
The others grimace at his question. Russia looks at the orb and he sees something but it is cloudy.
"You need to smile more" she looks up at him "And not the creepy one you usually do but a true genuine smile, one with warmth love and kindness"
Russia frowns but nods in understanding. He steps to the side and the woman looks at the others.
"Anyone else?" she asks
It is quiet for a minute until Italy jumps forward.
"I have one; I have one" he shouts "What if the Axis won the war instead of the Allies?"
The others look at him shocked. The old lady grins widely. She holds up the orb, there s a flash and everything goes white.