Disclaimer: Hell's Kitchen is a reality show produced by Chef (and former football player) Gordon Ramsay. Hetalia and all further anime adaptations are the work of Hidekaz Himaruya.

DAY FOUR

MORNING 7:00 A.M.

"Hello? England's older brother?" Latvia asks, phone in his hand.

"I have a name, you know? What am I good for?" the voice replies.

"Well, we're inviting you to judge today's cook-off. Sorry it's on such short notice, though…"

"Aye, on short notice indeed. I'm busy organizing a referendum right now. I might be available after it's all over. Get Ramsay to do it. Independence comes first."

"But… Scotland… we don't want to overwork Chef Ramsay. He's also on Kitchen Nightmares, Master Chef and Master Chef Junior. Can't you please come over? It's only ten minutes." Latvia begs. Estonia has a stern look on his face.

"Okay, okay. I'll do it. Just tell England to leave me alone. I got business of my own" says Scotland, hanging up.

Latvia sighs in relief.

"Two down, one to go… I hope Sweden will be happy with our choices. We need to stay cohesive."

10:00 A.M.

"Good morning, everyone!" Sweden appears gleeful.

"Good morning, Sweden…" all the other countries reply, feeling apprehensive looking at Sweden's forced smile.

"For today's challenge, you will cut and fry the perfect French Fries!" Sweden tells the group, pointing at the five mountains of potatoes behind them.

"NO WAY! This isn't a proper challenge! This is outright slavery!" England complains. "We ought to make chips instead!"

Lithuania explains this is an administrative decision made between the four countries running the kitchen. Yesterday was a day wasted and the rest has to compensate for two days' worth of cooking thanks to Prussia and Belarus. Prussia and Belarus are seen cleaning both Peanuts and Jellies kitchens.

*AUSTRIA CAM*

*Is shown playing the piano as a sign of uttermost satisfaction*

*GERMANY CAM*

"I haven't peeled so much potatoes since WWI…" Germany sighs. "As always, Italy just disappears!"

*ITALY CAM*

"That's just not true! Estonia told me to make ketchup and I'm only on my first gallon! When am I going to party with the girls?!"

*ENGLAND CAM*

"God Save The Queen" by The Sex Pistols is blasting in the background.

"I'm dedicating this to you, Sweden! Look at all the chips I've made!" England starts throwing them at the camera.

12:45 P.M.

Lithuania and Sweden walk past the other countries peeling potatoes, slicing them, and making fries.

"I told you they wouldn't be done by now. Ramsay's show is usually a lot shorter and with much easier challenges. Not five mountains of potatoes" Lithuania tells Sweden, feeling confident Sweden would not overreact, or be condescending like Russia.

"I should have signed up for Kitchen Nightmares instead and be part of the remodeling team. I only wanted something different… something other than IKEA."

"Tough luck, Sweden…"

"Don't push it, Baltic number one."

2:30 P.M.

The Jellies spend the rest of the day serving fries and burgers at a local jazz bar. Japan seems to enjoy the music and the mood, but Germany looks miserable. He wants to hit the hay. Thanks to England's rebellious initiative, Sweden considers adding fish and chips some time soon. The rest of the Peanuts spend the afternoon driving go-carts.

4:50 P.M. (ONE HOUR BEFORE COOK-OFF)

"Latvia! We need three judges!" Estonia barks. He drifts off for a moment, thinking how he could get chummy with Sweden like Lithuania.

"It's hard, Estonia… I had to beg Scotland to do it. He's already here. Poland's with him."

Estonia sighs, resigned. "I guess we have no other option. We eliminated him yesterday, but it was sort of weird. We weren't specific about it."

30 SECONDS BEFORE COOK-OFF

France sits right between Scotland and Poland. Sweden ponders whether he should ask France to leave, but the cook-off is already upon all of them.

6:00 P.M. COOK-OFF BEGINS

Ukraine, Prussia, and Belarus are asked to make Swedish meatballs, grated potatoes, cold Borscht, and baked apples. Belarus is mortified about making Swedish meatballs while Prussia silently makes fun of her reminiscing the meat incident. Ukraine looks focused and her meatballs smell good. She moves on to the grated potatoes.

Sweden tells Prussia the Borscht must be served cold. Not piping hot.

"Nothing is colder than the plate on which I will serve my revenge!" Prussia interjects while he starts over again.

Belarus's grated potatoes look great, and Lithuania approves with a slight nod. Prussia's baked apples are looking surprisingly scrumptious. He's even added ginger to them, which makes Latvia sneeze a little.

Sweden tells the three contestants they have ten minutes to finish everything.

*UKRAINE CAM*

"I don't know if I'm ready to run a restaurant. I like to cook… but I admit the responsibility overwhelms me a little. Time will tell."

"Make me proud, sister Ukraine! Pushkin believes in you!" Russia whispers, appearing out of nowhere making Ukraine jump. "VODKAAAAA!"

SERVING ROUND

Belarus comes first with her full meal.

Scotland: "The meatballs are tasty, but the potatoes are better…"

France: "The Borscht tastes like cranberry juice. I don't think we can really keep her, Scotland."

Poland: "Everyone knows someone on the inside wants to keep Belarus. That's probably Russia."

Russia: "Why are you even a country in the first place?"

Sweden: "Just taste the food, Poland…"

Poland: "Meh. I'll just order the meatballs for takeout."

France: "No, just judge the thing properly."

Scotland: "This is why I don't even participate on shows like these…"

Poland: "Okay… the Borscht is decent, stands out from the rest."

Ukraine comes second.

France: "I like everything except the meatballs. They are a bit bland."

Scotland: "You must be mad. They're salty. The Borscht is at the right temperature, by the way."

Poland: "They're nothing. I ate them all."

Germany: "THIS IS AGAINST PROTOCOL. WE ARE GOING TO DO THIS THE RIGHT WAY."

Greece: "This is not the UN, you know…"

Poland: "Where the Hell did you come from?!"

Prussia… last.

Scotland: "Aye, these apples are everything I'm looking for."

France: "These meatballs. They're as good as mine. I'm in shock…"

Poland: "How much do you want for the recipe, Prussia? You made love to those apples!"

*PRUSSIA CAM*

"If only I had Hungary by my side… I would do much more…"

Sweden reminds the audience and the panel that bribery isn't allowed. All monetary transactions should be discussed outside of Hell's Kitchen. Poland winks at Prussia, motions him to meet him later anyway to discuss business. Sweden tells the rest of the countries this is going to be a tough decision.

ELIMINATION ROUND

"Bela, give me your jacket. Your time in Hell's Kitchen is done, my darling."

"Please, Sweden, let me stay. I cease to be without Russia. I'm only here to prove I can be worthy of him."

Sweden looks at her while receiving her jacket. "Consider this" he says "take the chance to do something else other than obsessing over Russia. Russia might even be able to admire you. It is never too late to feel good about yourself. He might eventually notice."

Belarus adjusts her bow and wipes a stray tear with the back of her hand. She walks over to Russia and kisses him on the cheek. Prussia and Ukraine start chit-chatting and thinking this may not be the last we see of Bela. Russia blushes a little, realizing this was the first time Belarus displayed affection without looking psychotic. Nonetheless, he wasn't sure. He was still processing the moment.

Scotland leaves three cases of Irn-Bru in the dorms free of charge. The first genuine, not for cooking challenges, food/drink freebie given in Hell's Kitchen other than money and kitchen supplies. Russia grabs a case while whistling... time to experiment with the vodka stash.

GERMANY HAS A SECRET LOVE. WHAT OR WHO WILL THAT BE?

THREE CONTESTANTS ARE ALREADY OUT, WHO'S NEXT?

FIND OUT MORE NEXT TIME ON HELL'S KITCHEN