A/N: Another late update? I am so sorry! I was getting lazier by the second! I hope this one is satisfying...

Chapter 4: No One Is Giving Up For Her

SIX MONTHS LATER~

'Six months, Alfred. Where the hell are you?' Aussie asked himself while waiting for the perfect time to attack the Japanese warfront. They were in war mode again but this time, operation 'to save Clara' was their main goal. So, lot of soldiers were trained for this one.

INSIDE THE HOUSE~

Clara was completely ruined. She got bruises a fracture in her right leg. She was war-torned. And this time, her country's economy is failing to work. And this meant that her heart is about to fail as well. Sometimes, her chest would hurt. But she paid no attention to it for she needs to work for her invader. So, she still continued to do house chores. One time, she almost collapsed in one of her chores; Kiku scolded her and accidentally spanked her. That moment, she felt so hopeless. While cleaning, she felt the pain in her chest again and suddenly collapsed. Unfortunately, Kiku was entering the living room and saw her collapse. Kiku quickly ran to her.

"Stand up! You must finish your chores!" Clara glared at him. "Putang ina mo! Can't you see I am suffering?" Anger also ranged in Kiku's eyes. So, he got a chain with a collar and snapped it in her neck. "From now on, you are to follow me. If you disobey me and use your native language, I am going to pull this chain harder!" He threatened. Clara felt the tears again. Then, Kiku tied the chain at a nearby post.

"That will teach you a lesson." Then, he left. Clara clenched her fists tightly. 'Kuya Alfred! Kuya Aussie! Where are you?' She mentally asked herself. Still, she was crying. Suddenly, she heard a gunshot. There was another war. Since she can't do anything, she simply prayed for the safeness of her country-men. Hours later, the war finally ended and she watched as the Japanese happily went inside her house. It was their victory. And that meant her country-men were defeated again. Another pain in her chest was felt.

THE NEXT DAY~

Another normal war-held day is expected. But, an unexpected event to be expected is about to happen...

Aussie was strategizing another war plan with the soldiers while Clara was still suffering in pain and abusing. When suddenly, in the gulf of Leyte, boats were seen from a far. Aussie ran as fast as he could to see these boats. He slowly saw a flag. It was the banner of star and stripes. Aussie grinned and jumped with happiness together with some soldiers. Alas, the boat came to cease and there, MacArthur was walking out. Then, a familiar American hurriedly ran through the waters and stopped at the shore.

"Hey, Aussie! I am back! So where's Clara?" He happily asked the other nation. Aussie frowned. "Kiku has her." He gloomily replied. Suddenly, Alfred's smile turned to a frown. No sound was heard. Except for MacArthur, happily exclaiming his speech that he finally returned. The Filipinos rejoiced then. But actually, the country is not yet liberated. And in Alfred's ears, not a single sound can be heard.

LATER~

"We have to liberate her from Kiku! We must go to her house." Alfred strategized. The soldiers agreed at his plan. Even Aussie agreed. Moments later, they planned the surprise attack to be held in Clara's house, Kiku's base. At Kiku's base, he heard the sad news that his Axis was sadly defeated. So it was up to him now.

"M-minna-san. I am very sorry to tell you all that... Doitsu-san and Italia-kun was defeated. So I suggest to everyone to do your very best. We are their only hope." Everyone was shocked and felt sorry for their fallen companions while Clara was till glaring. 'Serves you right.' She sarcastically thought. Then suddenly, a gunshot was heard. This alarmed everyone in the house, including Kiku and Clara. So hurriedly, they prepared their war gears and prepared for the battle. In their surprise, the American flag was waved and there, an army of American, Filipino and some Australians were already there. But Clara was inside. She was too weak to go outside.

But the Japanese soldiers were so determined. They were confident to win for their fallen allies. "BANZAIIII!" A soldier said and started to attack the enemy. Yet again, Clara closed her eyes, hoping that her country-men would win today. Hours later that felt like a year, the Japanese soldiers came in hurriedly looking so exhausted. It was clear in their faces that they were defeated. But their enemies were not done yet. American soldiers fired a cannon ball in the house and a wide hole was created. Hurriedly, the Allies' soldiers (Alfred's, Clara's and Aussie's) went inside. The Japanese soldiers committed themselves and continued to attack them but Kiku stopped them.

"Tomare! Minna-san! Amerika-san!" Kiku yelled with his head down. Clara was happy to hear 'Amerika-san'. That meant he returned for her. "K-KUYA! KUYA ALFRE-" Clara ran after him but was stopped when Kiku got hold of her chain. She fell back on her knees as Kiku pulled harder. She made a face showing pain. Alfred turned to see her when he heard her voice. "Cl-Clara!" He hurriedly went down his tank and ran over to her, but Kiku pointed his katana (his sword) at him.

"You may have defeated me, Amerika-san, but there will be no chance for you to have her back." Kiku glared intently at him. Clara was still kneeling down, holding her neck. Alfred glared back. "You're hurting her. Just give her back to me and this damn war will be over." Kiku shook his head. "Forgive me but I must not." He replied and threw a smoke bomb (ninja style!XD) and as expected, he was gone and so was Clara. Alfred threw his shotgun away. "DAMN THAT JAPANESE! I SWEAR I'LL RUIN HIM!" He yelled then kneeled. Aussie went at his side. "M-mate, I am sorry for your loss." Alfred looked at him. "We'll get her back."

THAT NIGHT~

"So, you, Aussie will have to destroy Japanese base in Borneo. Then, to his next base but skip the next. While some of my troops with MacArthur will attack some of Japan's colonies. And, some of my troops will attack Mindanao Japanese base since its weak there. The moment we finish our plan and completely destroy Kiku's bases in his colonies, we are sure to defeat him." Alfred explained this plan to Australia, MacArthur, and some generals. MacArthur nodded in amazement while Aussie grinned happily thinking that Alfred finally devised a more logical strategy.

"Thanks for participating, everyone! That was a hard plan to think of!" He laughed goofily. Aussie punched his arm playfully while MacArthur raised his right hand. "I'll ask a question, Mr. Jones. What will you be doing when this plan will be launched?" Alfred looked at him. "Very good question, Mac! I'll do what I always do best in! I'll be the hero!" MacArthur mentally face palmed himself while Aussie laughed. "To be specific, a hero here in the Philippines. I must guide my troops in defeating Kiku's base in Mindanao, right?" This time, MacArthur was shocked with his sudden change of attitude and so was Australia.

"So, we'll execute this plan, first thing in the morning! Aussie, I guess you better leave now. So, Japanese forces can't see you!" Aussie saluted. "Aye, aye, mate!" He said and quickly packed his things up. Together with his troops and some of Alfred's, they departed and headed to Borneo. With a proud look in his face, Alfred is sure to win this war.