Mystery Gift

During World War II, several countries were neutral in the conflict. The most famous example was Switzerland, who was willing to shoot down both Allies and Axis. One of those countries who claimed neutrality and avoided war was not even a sovereign Nation in the first place… the Aland Islands, a Swedish-talking region ruled by Finland.

In the narrow straits, a fleet of ships were sailing along it. Within those ships, they carried supplies of all kinds. They were to be given out to soldiers fighting in the war, whether Allies or Axis. On top of the masts of those ships, there was a flag planted there. It was a red and yellow Nordic cross on blue, the symbol for the Aland Islands.

Inside a fort on one side of the straits, there were the Swastika flag and Italian tricolour, marking it as Axis territory. Inside the fort, Italy, Japan and Germany peered out to see the fleet of merchant ships.

"Another fleet of ships containing supplies to the Allies…" Germany spoke, "I know what to do."

Germany quickly grabbed a rocket launcher and prepared to take aim. However, Italy grabbed the opposite end of the launcher instead.

"Italy, what are you doing?" Germany asked.

"You can't blow up those ships!" Italy cried, doing a tug-of-war with the German.

"Italy-kun, what is the meaning of this?" Japan asked.

"Because those ships belong to the Aland Islands, just look at the flag please!" Italy exclaimed, "They may be carrying things we need!"

"Wait… we did order beer, right?" Germany wondered, "okay, maybe I shall hold back for now…"

On the other side of the straits, the Allies were hiding behind the rocks, waiting for a possible ambush. They too saw the fleet of Alander vessels via France's binoculars.

"Everybody, I find another group of boats!" France declared, "Let's say we destroy them."

Upon hearing the comment, England quickly snatched the binoculars from the Frenchman.

"You git, see whose flag those ships belong to," England said, "Nordic Cross, eh? That's the Aland Islands!"

As England was shouting, the other Allies were preparing all their guns and rocket launchers. England extended his arms wide in front of his fellow Allies.

"Iggy, out of the way," America said, "we're trying to aim here."

"Don't shoot, you gits!" England yelled, "The Alanders may be shipping Allies supplies!"

"Angleterre, we all know that they do business with both us and them," France said, pointing towards the other side.

"Are you willing to risk it, git?" England challenged, "If they were shipping Allied supplies and we shot them, Aland would not do any business to us. Hell, they would join the Axis!"

"But we made Aland sign a treaty that she will be demilitarised," Russia remarked, "I don't mind a little target practice."

"That does not mean she can't revoke the treaty," China added, "we should be making less enemies."

"As the hero, I think… we should…" America spoke, "…not attack her."

"Ha, I guess it's a 3 against 2," England declared, "France, spare the ammo for the Axis."

"Fine, Angleterre," France relented.

During all this time, in the leading Alander ship, a teenage girl looked at both sides of the straits through her own binoculars. A sailor then walked up to her.

"Miss Aland, the Allies and Axis are not attacking us," the sailor reported.

"Very good, I feel a bit shamed that I'm only using this chance to have a vacation," Aland confessed, "but they don't want to risk attacking my ships. Oh well, we will just ship them twice the amount of supplies next time."

During World War II, the Aland Islands enjoyed safety from attacks due to them shipping for both the Allies and Axis. The Allies and Axis would not shoot Alander ships for they didn't know which cargo was being carried to whom.

Omake – Aland and Mama Finland

"Mama Finland, I… uh…" Aland said, with her hands behind her, "I… you had taken care of me… and I want to… uh…thank you…"

Aland put her hands in front to show that she was holding onto a parcel.

"For you…" she continued.

"Than you, Aland," Finland said, "and I am not Mama."

Finland gladly received the parcel and quickly un-wrapped it. At that moment, his joy transformed into shock and slightly disgusted.

"Aland… why did you… give me… this?" the Finnish asked.

Finland then picked up the object within the parcel. It was a long navy blue dress with floral patterns in a lighter shade of blue. In the background, Sealand, Estonia and Sweden saw the scene too. Sealand and Estonia quickly broke out in laughter and dropped onto the floor, while Sweden remained silent and blushing deeply.

"I saw other Mamas out there and they all wear dresses," Aland answered, "I think we should hang out more and do things Mamas do with their daughters."

"Ha-ha! Mama, I want some milk!" Sealand teased, "Can you give me some?"

"Finland, you should put on the dress!" Estonia exclaimed, "You would look gorgeous in it! Ha-ha!"

Finland dropped to his knees and stared intensely at the dress.

"It's a gift... I should accept it… but…" Finland thought.

"Would look great… but he's too embarrassed too…" Sweden thought, thinking of Finland wearing the dress, "if he was a real girl, it would be less awkward… but I won't be interested in him then…"

Original Character Profile

Name: Svea Oxenstierna

Represents: Aland Islands

Age: 16

Gender: Female

Birthday: Unknown

Appearance: Wears a royal blue coat with royal blue pants and long greyish hair with a flower in it.

The Aland Islands used to be part of the Swedish Empire, thus having strong influences from Sweden. After the Finnish War, she and Finland were ceded to Russia. After Finland's independence, Aland wanted to be with Sweden or just not with Finland. She even made the case heard to the League of Nations. However, the League refused to help her and made her an autonomous region under Finland.

Aland is completely neutral and demilitarised, except during WWI where Russia used her house for submarines. If she manages to hold a gun, she is said to be too trigger-happy for her own good. She is extremely proud of her autonomy and being part of the EU. She and Finland have parental issues due to Aland's Swedish-based culture, but they are getting along still. She currently is responsible for the "family" dog, Hanatamago.

Sweden: Papa Sve! I miss you so much!

Finland: Mama Finland is so weird… but he's treating me better now.

Sealand: At least I am treated as some form of country, but I will be a good big sister.