Karen Elaine DuLay's Version
Because it was Christmas, Germany decided to throw a last-minute party. But because money was tight this year, he/she could only invite 42 people. After thinking it over, Germany decided to invite Russia, Austria, Greece, China, and Prussia. He picked up the pasta and started devouring.
He got Russia's answering machine when he called, but Austria answered the phone on the first ring. At least, it should have been Austria, but the voice that answered in fact belonged to Chibitalia!
"Hello?" "Hey, Chibitalia! What are you doing at Austria's house?" "He invited me over to celebrate the holiday. Why, do you need him for something?" "No, it's nothing. Sorry about that." Well, so much for that, he sighed as he destroyed that person's name off the list. Oh well, at least he still had three other people to call...
"Sorry, I'm spending Christmas with my family this year."
"What was that? I can't h- Hungary! Don't break that!"
"I would come, but there's a terrible tsunami and I can't even get out of my cottage."
Germany sighed. Looks like he'd be spending Christmas alone this year... Suddenly, there was a sneeze at the door. "Hey." It was Russia! "I got your message." It seems I won't be so alone after all, Germany thought with a relieved smile.
So maybe he wasn't holding a party this year, he reflected as he sipped hot cocoa with Russia beside the fireplace, Jingle Bell Rock playing in the background. Still, being able to spend the holiday with his best friend... he wouldn't have it any other way.