Divided We Fall

The victory of the Axis Powers was marked by many factors, mostly due to America's isolationist policy by its President. World War II eventually ended in 1949, upon the surrender of China after the Battle of Chongqing and Soviet Union's surrender after the atomic bomb's strike in Omsk.

However, the post-war world was hardly at peace and the Axis Powers begin to divide. There were many, but the Italian Civil War, incited by King Umberto's Flight to Sicily, threatened to devastate the Second Roman Empire and destroy the fragile peace, heralding the Warm War.

- Broken Axis, a Historic text of World War II and its aftermath

Year 1951 AD, Location: European Community HQ, Berlin, Greater German Reich

Germany sat in his high chair, looking down towards every other Nation assembled. That was just another Anti-Comintern Meeting, de facto the combined meeting of European Community and Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere. It would be a stupid term, since Communism was eradicated with the Fall of USSR and despite Red guerrillas' running amok.

That term was nonetheless the basis of the Axis Powers to begin with, having expanded to include minor powers and puppet states. However, Germany was silently angered as Japan sat all the way at the back and surrounded by posse.

"Japan, we were allies in the war," Germany began, "I am disturbed by several rumours that you are supporting the southern Kingdom of Italy. You should know who Italy really is."

Japan looked calmly at Germany, his eyes dully black, emotionless and slightly maddened.

"Of course, I do," Japan replied, looking at the timid Italy, "I fully recognise your Italy, the Social Republic of Italy. It is a shame your king left you, you have my condolences."

"Thank you, Japan," Italy said.

"I believe that you should call in the United Nations here," Japan suggested, "America-san or Free Britain-san are more likely to have backed Romano-san. I hope you understand."

"Japan, I do think you do not understand," Germany said, "I do not care what you did in China, but when you start meddling in my way, you have gone too far!"

"In what way have I meddled in your affairs?" asked Japan innocently.

"After the war, you took Russia into your lot," Germany cried, "I worked hard to eliminate him and you just gave him a second lease."

"Ahem, I am now the State of Siberia," Siberia coughed, "Still, I am not pleased with what you have done to my sisters."

"Siberia-kun, do not provoke Germany-san," Japan sternly spoke, "in regards to my involvement in aiding Siberia, it is purely to root out remaining Communist elements."

"Justified, but explain the Jewish migration into Shanghai," Germany said, "Have you been poisoned by vile Jews?"

"They offer my empire an economic value and will be far more loyal to me than the Chinese," Japan replied, "I would say that I have put the Jews into better use than… soap… wouldn't you say?"

The entire assembly of Nations were overtaken by the silence of a taboo subject brought.

"I did no such thing," Germany stated, "The Jews killed were either war casualties or traitors to my fatherland, but most fled to Free Britain and America."

"You cannot conceal facts forever," Japan said.

"What about Nanking or Chongqing," demanded Germany, startling the Nations again.

Japan remained calm still, even among the whispers. He turned to his right, where Taiwan was seated. He held her hand and whispered into her ear as she was weeping in tears.

"That never happened," he whispered, "China went down like a true warrior."

Japan saw Taiwan calming down, and turned back towards Germany.

"Germany-san, I have always respected you," Japan orated, "however, I shall not stand for unfounded rumours. At least yours had vast word of it."

"The Fuhrer warned me of the poisonous tongues of the Jews," Germany said, "Remove your Jews from your Sphere or else."

"You will use your atomic bombs on me," Japan wondered, "It took my scientists a while, but I am proud to say Japan has also produced atomic weapons as tested in the Gobi Desert."

The Nations were in shock as Japan revealed his new-found powers. Germany seemed more angered by this.

"So my spies were truthful," Germany stated.

"You have displaced spies on my land, clearly you do not trust me," Japan said, "I suppose your suspicions are well-based, as I admit to have offered several older weapons to Romano-kun."

"YOU WHAT!" yelled Germany, now at the brink of rage.

"But Japan, you just said you acknowledge me!" Italy exclaimed.

"I did, but I hope for Romano-kun to restore order," Japan said, "you had cost us dearly in the war; Romano-kun is more deserving to be Italy to be blunt."

"It appears that you are diverging from my objectives," Germany said, "Who else is among your horde, other than your Asian mongrels?"

Spain quickly stood up, to the surprise of other Nations. Others included Turkey, and Hungary.

"I support Romano's independence," Spain declared, "He can be independent along with Italy."

"We stick together with Japan," Hungary proudly proclaimed.

"Germany-san, I think it is clear now," Japan spoke, "I am not your little puppets, and I possess a deterrent if you want to bombard my allies. You know how devastating it was while bombing Warsaw away."

Germany glared at Japan again, while rubbing his waist. The atomic strike in Warsaw was to quell an uprising, but it ended up ruining the land indefinitely.

"I think we are done today," Japan said, "Sayonara, minna."

With that, Japan and all his allies left the room for the Europeans.

"I have been betrayed…" Germany thought, "Japan… your people shall fade forever."

The Second World War was a time I cannot be proud of, yet I must still be so. I have lived through my fall, but I now see my victory that is never a victory. How I pity that world's Japan, whose friends are false.

I feel enlightened by this experience.

Trivia

European Community was established post-war, controlling Europe from Portugal to the German Urals. It is de facto led by Germany.

Greater East Asian Co-Prosperity Sphere was established mid-war, but formally functional post-war. It controlled puppet states and "allies" of Japan, ruling Asia from India to Nanyo Colony (OTL Pacific Mandate).

United Nations was established by United States and Free Britain after Axis victory.

Free Britain is actually OTL's Canada, formed after UK's surrender.

State of Siberia is the remnant of Russia/Ivan Braginsky. It is similar to post-WWI Hungary, with ideology linking Siberia to Asian roots.