Chapter 3
Who Would Ever Want to be King
Previously on… Survivor…
Poland had a hard time getting along with anyone…
"Why do you call yourself 'land'?" Poland asks. "You are very little land, you are mainly in water."
"Why do you call yourself 'land'?" Sealand wonders. "Are you the land of the Po's?"
"Why you little-"
"Help! England! Poland's picking on me!"
But America wanted to get rid of Russia…
"Russia failed epically at today's challenge, and that's why he's got to go," America says. "It's as simple as that."
However, in the end America went along with the rest of his alliance to get rid of Poland, who became the first member of the Allies Tribe to be voted out of the game. Fourteen are left. Who will be voted out tonight?
Day 7
Allies Tribe
As the nations sit around the fire eating some rice, Russia feels relieved to have survived the previous vote.
"I like to apologize for my poor performance in the challenge," Russia announces. "I will make up for it from now on."
"It's okay, Russia," China says. "We forgive you."
"Russia's just saying that in order to get everyone on his side," China says. "I do not trust him one bit, but he is in my alliance."
Russia goes over next to Canada, who looks very nervous.
"I know it was you who voted for me," Russia states. "Isn't that right?"
Canada starts to shiver.
"Yes, it was."
"It's okay, Canada. It's not like I harbor any long-term grudges or anything."
He gives Canada a suspicious smile.
"I shouldn't have voted for Russia," Canada says. "He pretends not to be upset, but I know he is. I'm very worried about what he might do."
Russia then gets up and starts walking around the beach, looking for sunflowers.
"If I could only find a sunflower, I be happy," he says.
He continues his walk along the beach, thinking about his strategy in the game.
"I know I intimidate the other countries, but I want friends," he says. "I want to be close with China, as long as China allows me to be myself. China and me could go long way – he just must allow me to be in control."
He pauses to think about his strategy.
"I like China, maybe little too much," he says. "Maybe being too close to China burns me in the end. I hope not."
Axis Tribe
In a moment of sheer cockiness, Prussia stands up in front of his fellow tribe members while they eat their rice.
"Attention, my citizens!" he announces.
"Citizens?" Germany wonders.
"I declare myself to be king of the Axis Tribe!"
Instantly the other tribe members begin to grumble. Austria and Switzerland both look particularly upset.
"What gives you the right to be king?" Switzerland asks. "How are you better than any of us?"
"You are no king!" Austria adds. "You are but another country on the map – in fact, you aren't even on the map!"
"I am so awesome – much more awesome than you two!" Prussia exclaims. "I think you will find my rule to be great!"
"Is Prussia insane?" Austria wonders. "What is the problem with him? I'm ready to vote him out right now."
"You will all listen to my orders!" Prussia states. "I am the king, and that is how it will go!"
"We will see…" Japan replies.
"I do not rike this one bit," Japan says. "Prussia thinks he is king, but he is not fit to be king. I do not understand his behavior."
Prussia then snuggles up against Hungary, with Austria in shock.
"So, Hungary, do you want to be with the king… or do you want to be with that guy?"
Hungary blushes in embarrassment.
"Mr. Prussia, I'm not sure I can accept your offer," Hungary replies.
"Why, you'd never go up against the king, would you?" Prussia exclaims.
"Leave her alone!" Austria shouts. "She can choose for herself!"
"What's the matter, Austria?" Prussia asks. "Jealous of someone wanting Hungary?"
Hungary blushes again.
"You just watch yourself, 'king'!" Austria shouts. "Do not bother Hungary!"
"Mr. Austria, Mr. Prussia – why can't you two just get along?" Hungary asks. "You are making me upset!"
Austria looks astonished at Prussia.
"Look what you've done to Hungary, Prussia!" Austria exclaims. "You've made her upset!"
"I think you're the one who made her upset, Austria!" Prussia shouts back.
"Why, you-"
"Mr. Austria and Mr. Prussia are driving me crazy," Prussia says. "I know they both want me – but I don't want to cause a war."
Allies Tribe
That evening, an argument begins between England and France.
"England, I don't think you should cook the rice anymore," France states. "Your cooking is deplorable!"
"France, we let you cook the rice yesterday, and it was just as awful!" England shoots back. "You have nothing to brag about yourself!"
"You watch out, England!" France shouts. "I'll vote you out!"
"You want to break up our alliance?" England replies. "If you do, it will be all your fault!"
America steps into the argument.
"Whoa, whoa, guys, let's be pals here!" he states. "Let's get along, so we can continue to have our strong alliance."
"France is just plain crazy," England says. "He would break up our alliance over his little petty problems. I don't understand his thinking at all."
Meanwhile, Sealand talks to Canada about their standing in the tribe.
"We're at the bottom," Sealand tells him. "We're in deep trouble – those other guys are going to vote us out."
"It's okay," Canada replies. "Let's just stay invisible and maybe no one will notice us."
"That's not the way to go!" Sealand exclaims. "We've got to make a name for ourselves – get people to recognize us! Then they'll want to keep us around!"
"I disagree," Canada responds. "If we just stay silent, no one will know we're even here, so they won't vote us out."
"I don't like Sealand's thinking," Canada says. "I think he's just asking to get voted out. Stay invisible – that's the goal for me."
"I want people to recognize me as a fellow country," Sealand says. "That's my goal – even more than winning this game."
Day 8
Axis Tribe
Japan and Germany have a discussion about future strategy in the game.
"We have lost a great ally in Italy," Germany states. "That leaves the two of us in a very difficult position."
"I am not so sure I would call Italy great," Japan replies. "More rike hungry."
"Vatever!" Germany exclaims angrily. "Look, Japan, we are in big trouble if we do not get someone on our side! We must convince some of the others to vote with us!"
"I see your reasoning," Japan replies. "Shall we join forces with Prussia?"
"Prussia may be a good ally, but I was thinking rather Austria and Hungary."
"But why not Prussia?"
"Prussia is a bothersome guest in my house. He eats too much of the bratwurst!"
"I am not understanding why Germany not want to team up with Prussia," Japan says. "Germany have Prussia in his house, but Germany not want to vote with Prussia? Nevertheless, we shall be concerned with the way that Austria and Hungary are voting."
"I don't think Japan understands the seriousness of our situation!" Germany says. "If Austria and Hungary continue to vote together, they could take out us bigger and stronger countries just because of the strength of their alliance. Love is a dangerous thing."
Meanwhile, Prussia talks with Switzerland and Liechtenstein.
"You accept my rule as king, don't you?"
"Absolutely not!" Switzerland exclaims.
"But why not, big brother?" Liechtenstein wonders. "You are all about peace, aren't you?"
"I am about peace, but not at the sake of having a king ruling over us!" Switzerland states.
"Big brother, just let Prussia be king," Liechtenstein replies.
"Fine!" Switzerland exclaims. "But if you screw up, 'king,' you get all the blame!"
"Thank you, Switzerland!" Prussia replies. "Just call me King of Prussia!"
"Oh, that Prussia!" Switzerland says. "I do not understand his thinking. But I will remain neutral on Prussia's position as king – I neither support him nor oppose him."
"Big brother needs to relax," Liechtenstein says. "Prussia is a nice country, I'm sure he will help us out throughout this game."
"I'm starting to get support as king!" Prussia says. "This is going better than I thought!"
Allies Tribe
China wonders what to do about his alliance with Russia.
"I do not trust Russia at all," he says, "but I also think Russia is very strong and gives me a very good chance at helping me along in this game. I am not sure what I should do about him – should I turn on him later in this game when I have the chance?"
Meanwhile, Russia continues to worry about his own situation.
"I wish my dear friends Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia were here," he says. "I know I treat them so well and with so much respect, and that the reason they fear me is because they know what a kind country I am to them. They would really help me out."
He pauses and sighs.
"But I do not have them here, so I count on China," he says. "If China can help me, then maybe I have a chance."
America, in the meantime, chats with Canada.
"How have things been in ice hockey lately?" he asks.
"Just fine, thank you," Canada replies.
"I'm not so sure that's the truth, Canada," America continues. "When was the last time you won the Stanley Cup?"
"America, I don't like to hear about that…"
"I seem to recall my teams beating yours over and over during the last 15 years or so… and I seemed to have taken some of your teams as well…"
"That hurts, America, you know, that really hurts!"
"Oh fine, then I'll give you one of my pitiful hockey teams to make you feel better – they can move to your city of Winnipeg."
"Oh thank you so much, America! Now just give me back my Quebec franchise, and everything will be cool."
"We'll see about that."
Allies Tribe
That night, Austria and Hungary lie down to sleep next to each other. Hungary snuggles up against Austria.
"Oh, Mr. Austria… wouldn't it be great if we were married again?" Hungary coos.
"Perhaps, but I think that it was in our mutual best interests that our marriage came to a proper end," Austria replies.
"Oh, Mr. Austria… don't you like being with me?" Hungary continues.
"I like being with you!" a voice chirps in.
"Mr. Prussia…" Hungary sighs. "Would you please leave Mr. Austria and myself alone?"
"Why?" Prussia asks. "Don't you want to be with the king?"
"Mr. Prussia can be so annoying sometimes," Hungary says. "It's not that I don't like him – I do – but his obsession with his own ego can be quite aggravating."
"I don't know why Hungary would like Austria over myself," Prussia says. "Am I not more awesome than him?"
Day 9
Axis Tribe
Having awakened before anyone else, Germany and Italy spend some time talking to Austria that morning.
"Mr. Austria!" Germany comments. "Ve need you to help us!"
"Well," Austria responds, fixing his jacket with pride, "what do you need my help with?"
"You need to vote against Prussia," Japan states.
"There is nothing I would be happier doing than that!" Austria exclaims.
"Prussia may be my brother, but if he claims himself king over even me, I cannot stand under his rule!" Germany states. "And without your vote, we cannot get him out of this game!"
"If you do not help us, it will be one of us who will be eriminated," Japan adds.
"I'll have to check with Hungary," Austria replies.
"You'll have to check with Hungary?" Germany wonders. "But I thought you two vere no longer married! You don't have to check with her over everything!"
Austria blushes. "Hungary and I are very close – I want to make sure it's okay with her."
"But Miss Hungary is too close with Mr. Prussia!" Japan exclaims. "She may not want to vote him out!"
"Miss Hungary has connections with Mr. Prussia," Japan says. "If Mr. Austria goes with Miss Hungary, he may support Mr. Prussia, and then it will be either Germany or myself who is voted out."
Allies Tribe
"It appears that we have some mail," England states.
"All right!" America shouts. "A baseball and a baseball bat! It looks like we're going to play some baseball!"
"Baseball?" France questions. "What an undignified sport! I'm glad we kicked that out of the Olympics, in favor of more athletic sports, such as riding horses!"
Immunity Challenge
"Come on in, guys!" Ancient Rome shouts.
The two tribes of seven members each walk onto the beach where Ancient Rome hovers above.
"Axis, getting your first look at the Allies Tribe, Poland voted out last Tribal Council," Ancient Rome says.
The Axis give no response to this.
"First things first, I'll take back the Flying Mint Bunny of Immunity," Ancient Rome states.
Germany tosses Flying Mint Bunny to Ancient Rome.
"Thank you. Once again, immunity is back up for grabs. Let's get to today's immunity challenge. You will be competing in a game of baseball, although with only seven members per team instead of the customary nine. Also, the game will be only one inning long. I'll toss this coin to see which team gets to bat last."
He flips an old Roman gold coin.
"It landed on Caesar, which means that the Axis tribe will bat last. I'll let you set up your teams, and then we'll get started."
"Wait a minute!" Germany shouts.
"Yes?" Ancient Rome asks.
"How do you play baseball?"
Japan quickly pulls Germany aside, and he explains to his entire tribe how to play baseball. America does the same for his tribe. Then the Axis tribe takes the field, while America steps up to bat.
"For the Axis tribe," Ancient Rome announces, "it will be Japan pitching, Germany catching, Hungary, Liechtenstein and Switzerland in the infield, and Austria and Prussia in the outfield! America is up to bat first."
Japan throws a pitch to America, who swings at it. The ball goes flying off America's bat, way out to the outfield. Prussia dives for the ball, but misses. America begins running the bases.
"Pick up that ball, Prussia!" Switzerland yells.
Prussia finally is able to pick up the ball once America is at third base. He then throws it toward Hungary at third base, but as soon as America sees this, he begins running for home.
"America's going to score!" Ancient Rome shouts.
Hungary desperately throws the ball home, but it is too late. America has scored the game's first run!
"That's one run for the Allies Tribe!" Ancient Rome announces.
"And that's your fault, Prussia," Japan states.
Canada steps up to bat and swings at Japan's first pitch. He also hits it to the outfield toward Prussia, who attempts to catch it, but fails again.
"Prussia!" Austria screams.
Prussia throws the ball to Liechtenstein at second base, but it is too late, as Canada has arrived safely at second for a double.
"Next up to bat, China!" Ancient Rome announces.
China swings and misses at Japan's first pitch, but on the second pitch, he hits it into the outfield. This time, Austria and Prussia run into each other trying to catch the ball, and the ball drops in safely.
"Get out of my way, Prussia!" Austria yells.
"I think you are in the way, Austria," Prussia replies.
As the two argue, Canada comes home to score, and China runs around second, going for third. Prussia throws the ball to Hungary, but it is too late, as China is safe at third.
"That's two runs for the Allies!" Ancient Rome announces.
Fortunately for the Axis Tribe, next up to bat comes a player who is absolutely clueless about the game of baseball: England. England thinks the game is cricket, so once he hits the ball, he runs to first base, but then runs back home.
"No, you're going the wrong way, England!" America shouts.
China comes home to score at the same time England also reaches home plate. Switzerland picks up the ball and runs toward England, tagging him with the ball.
"You're out, England!" Ancient Rome yells. "But it's now 3-0 in favor of the Allies!"
England walks away in total confusion, while France comes up to bat.
"You stink, England!" France yells.
"Let's see you do better," England responds.
France then swings and misses at three straight pitches.
"Strikeout!" Ancient Rome shouts. "That makes it two outs for the Allies!"
Sealand then is next up to bat, and he too strikes out for the Allies.
"Three outs! The Axis now get to bat!"
The Axis Tribe leaves the field, while the Allies take their spots on the field.
"It's America pitching, Canada catching, Sealand, France and England in the infield, and Russia and China in the outfield!" Ancient Rome announces. "Japan will bat first!"
Japan is very patient, and he waits for America to throw four balls, allowing him to walk to first base.
"Japan is now at first base! Up next, Prussia!"
Prussia steps up to bat, swinging at the first pitch. However, his attempt is easily caught by Russia.
"That's one out!" Ancient Rome announces.
Austria then steps up to bat. He swings and misses at three straight pitches.
"Two outs!" Ancient Rome shouts. "One more out, and the Allies win!"
Germany steps up to bat. He hits the ball as hard as he can, but it goes flying right to China, who catches it for the final out.
"That's it!" Ancient Rome announces. "Allies win immunity!"
The Allies gather together and begin celebrating, while the Axis tribe members walk away in frustration.
"Congratulations, Allies, this is for you," Ancient Rome states.
He tosses the Flying Mint Bunny to England, who squeezes it tightly.
"As for you, Axis, I'll be seeing you tonight, where one of your members will be voted out. You have the night to figure out who that's going to be."
"There is no doubt that Mr. Prussia deserves to be voted out," Japan says. "He was terribre in today's game."
Axis Tribe
Back at camp, everyone begins picking on Prussia.
"Look what you did, you little jerk!" Switzerland yells.
"It is all your fault," Japan states.
"Well, Mr. King?" Austria asks. "Where's your royal leadership now?"
Prussia for once is silent, feeling totally ashamed of himself.
"I made such a mistake by making myself king," Prussia says. "Who would ever want to be king? It's the king who gets blamed for everything. Now I'm going to be voted out."
Germany and Japan confer with Austria.
"You are voting out Prussia, are you not?" Germany asks.
"Of course!" Austria replies.
"There will be no going back if Hungary says otherwise, right?" Japan says.
"There is absolutely no need to worry," Austria responds.
"I do not know whether to trust Mr. Austria," Japan says. "He seems a little too attached to Hungary, but it is true that he does not like Mr. Prussia."
Right before the countries are about to leave for Tribal Council, Prussia makes a last-second plea with Hungary and Liechtenstein.
"Please, I can be a better king," he pleads. "I know I can make up for what I did. Vote out Japan instead of myself."
Hungary and Liechtenstein both take pity on Prussia, and they go to Austria and Switzerland respectively, asking for their help.
"Please, Mr. Austria, don't vote out Mr. Prussia," Hungary tells him.
"Who then would we vote out?" Austria wonders.
"Maybe Mr. Japan," Hungary says.
"I am not so sure about this," Austria says. "This is my big chance to take out big bully Prussia. But if Hungary begs me to, I don't know if I can resist her."
"Big brother, would you please not vote out Mr. Prussia," Liechtenstein pleads. "Vote out Mr. Japan instead."
"We'll see about that!" Switzerland exclaims. "I'm not so sure Prussia deserves another day out here!"
"I'm trying to help Mr. Prussia, but I am afraid it is no good," Liechtenstein says. "Even my big brother is against him."
Tribal Council
(Axis)
The seven Axis tribe members enter the Tribal Council area and sit down across from Ancient Rome.
"Welcome to your second Tribal Council," Ancient Rome says. "The baseball game for immunity did not go well at all today. Who do you feel is to blame, Japan?"
"It is all the faurt of Mr. Prussia," Japan replies. "Mr. Prussia was utterry horribre in today's game."
"Prussia, what do you have to say to that?" Ancient Rome asks.
"I must apologize," Prussia states.
"It is too late!" Germany shouts. "You made yourself king, now you must pay as a king would! Off with your head!"
"But Germany, all kings make mistakes," Prussia replies. "I'm sure every piece of bratwurst you have ever made has not been perfect! And Japan, you've surely made a few bad pieces of Pocky in your lifetime!"
"That may be true, but you blew that entire baseball game for us!" Germany exclaims.
"But I don't know how to play baseball!" Prussia pleads.
"Do not make excuses," Japan states. "You had your chance, and you blew it. Now you must pay the price."
"This seems very interesting," Ancient Rome says. "Hungary, is there any reason to believe that Prussia will not go home tonight, considering his failures in today's challenge?"
"Mr. Prussia is not that bad of a country," Hungary responds. "I think everyone is being a little too hard on him."
"Mr. Prussia can be a nice guy," Liechtenstein adds. "I think he deserves a second chance."
"Will Prussia get a second chance?" Ancient Rome wonders. "We are about to find out, as it is time to vote, and Austria, you're up first."
The theme "Marukaite Chikyuu" plays as the players go to vote.
Austria goes to vote.
Germany goes to vote.
Hungary goes to vote.
Japan goes to vote.
"Mr. Prussia, I am afraid that tonight is your final night in the game," Japan states.
Liechtenstein goes to vote.
Prussia goes to vote.
"Japan, my only hope is to vote for you," Prussia says.
Switzerland goes to vote.
"I'll go tally the votes," Ancient Rome announces.
Ancient Rome gathers the votes, rearranges them, then returns to the players.
"Once the votes are read, the decision is final, and the country voted out will be asked to leave the Tribal Council area immediately," Ancient Rome states. "I'll read the votes."
He pulls out the first vote.
"Prussia."
Prussia looks a bit upset.
"Prussia."
Prussia crosses his arms with anxiety.
"Japan. Two votes Prussia, one vote Japan."
Japan gives no reaction.
"Prussia. That's three votes Prussia, one vote Japan."
Prussia looks extremely nervous at this point.
"Japan."
Japan looks a bit surprised to see his name.
"Japan. We're tied. Three votes Prussia, three votes Japan, one vote left."
Ancient Rome pulls out the final vote and opens it up slowly.
"Germany."
"Huh?" Germany wonders.
"We have a tie, 3 votes Japan, 3 votes Prussia," Ancient Rome announces. "We will revote, and you will vote for either Japan or Prussia, except that Japan and Prussia will not vote. First, each of you must give a reason why you should not be voted out. Japan?"
"I am a very hard worker," Japan states. "I should remain in this game over Prussia."
"And Prussia?" Ancient Rome asks.
"I'm awesome!" Prussia exclaims. "Isn't that reason enough?"
"Okay, it is time to revote. Austria, you're up first."
The theme "Marukaite Chikyuu" begins to play as the players vote.
Austria goes to vote.
Germany goes to vote.
Hungary goes to vote.
Liechtenstein goes to vote.
Switzerland goes to vote.
"I'll go tally the votes," Ancient Rome says.
Ancient Rome gathers the votes again.
"Again, once the votes are read, the decision is final, and the country voted out will be asked to leave the Tribal Council area immediately," Ancient Rome states. "I'll read the votes."
He pulls out the first vote.
"Prussia."
He takes out the second vote.
"Japan."
Japan and Prussia both look nervous.
"Prussia. Two votes Prussia, one vote Japan, two votes left."
Prussia looks extremely nervous as Ancient Rome pulls out the next vote.
"Japan. We're tied, two votes Prussia, two votes Japan, one vote left."
Ancient Rome opens up the final vote extremely slowly.
"Third country voted out of Survivor: Axis vs. Allies…"
Ancient Rome fully opens the vote.
"Japan."
Japan looks on in shock, while a big smile forms on Prussia's face.
"That's three, that's enough," Ancient Rome states. "You need to bring me your flag."
Japan sadly goes over and grabs his flagpole, bringing it over to Ancient Rome.
"Japan, the tribe has spoken," Ancient Rome says, pulling down Japan's flag and handing it to him. "It's time for you to go."
Japan sadly walks away from the Tribal Council area.
"Long live the king?" Ancient Rome wonders. "In any case, the king survived this vote. You can head back to camp."
"I cannot berieve that I was voted out," Japan says. "Prussia should have been voted out, but for some reason, the other countries chose to keep him around over me. I just don't understand it."
Who voted for whom:
Austria – Prussia, Prussia
Germany – Prussia, Prussia
Hungary – Japan, Japan
Japan – Prussia
Liechtenstein – Japan, Japan
Prussia – Japan
Switzerland – Germany, Japan
Scenes from our next episode:
Prussia picks on Austria, as usual:
Prussia begins picking on Austria again, angering the musician even more.
"So, Austria, looks like Hungary was on my side and not yours," he taunts. "Maybe Hungary loves me – and not you."
Austria's face turns bright red, with a mixture of embarrassment and anger.
"You know, maybe she doesn't really care for music, does she?"
Liechtenstein and Switzerland have second thoughts about their decision to vote out Japan:
Liechtenstein and Switzerland rest together in their shelter, all alone from the other players.
"Big brother, was it a good idea for us to vote out Japan?"
"I am not quite sure yet. We had a choice between him and Prussia. I tried to stay neutral, but ultimately I chose to take out Japan. I hope that doesn't come back to haunt us."
And utter turmoil develops at the Allies Tribe:
"I thought we were going to vote off Sealand!" America shouts.
"No, we were going to vote out Canada!" England yells.
"No, not Canada!" France shouts. "Either Russia or Sealand!"
"Not me!" Russia exclaims. "Vote out Sealand or Canada!"
"You're ridiculous, France!" England shouts. "Canada, or Russia, or even yourself, France!"