A/N: Fast update ^ ^ I did this a little bit too early because I am going to be gone for a whole month. I mean, in my Internet life. Me is going to teh province! OH NOES! So yeah... here's chapter 5 for ya'll! The Liberation~
Chapter 5: The Battle for Love
Today was the day, he thought. The day that he shall get her back, but of course it's not that easy. Australia still has to defeat Japanese troops in Borneo plus, he still has to defeat some Japanese forces in Mindanao. At that moment, no one can predict the winner since no one will ever give up. On with the war, Alfred is now launching his attack plan in Mindanao. He heard that Aussie's team made it safely there in Borneo and that was enough good news.
As a jumpstart, they sneakily bombed their bases there. A loud explosion was then heard. Then suddenly, screams were heard. The moment some soldiers came out, Alfred and his troops attacked the weapon less enemies. It was not as bloody as the other war but Japan lose Mindanao's base. Alfred smiled proudly. His plan was going smoothly.
Next, he planned to attack Visayas and lastly, Manila since it was the strongest base of Japan in the Philippines. While in Kiku's base, he was already puzzled. Since his allies were defeated, he can't ask some help from them yet. He is the only hope of the Axis to win this war. But since his base in Mindanao was perished, he has to be more alerted in Manila. As a strategy plan, he called all his soldiers to star alerted more in Manila and not much in Visayas.
"Hounto ni gomenasai, Nihhon-sama!" The Commander-in-Chief apologized to Kiku. He looked at him sadly. "No worries. We still have Manila." Kiku tried to say in a more calm way. Then, he glanced at Clara who was tied at a post, still has the chain in her neck. Clara looked at him back with pain, anger and sadness in her eyes. Kiku flinched and looked down guiltily. Clara angrily looked at him.
BACK TO THE 'HERO'S' BASE~
"Since we easily destroyed Kiku's base in Mindanao and Australia is still on battle in Borneo, I say the victory is ours!" Alfred proudly said. MacArthur nodded in disbelief. "Not yet, Mr. Jones, we are not certain if Mr. Australia can defeat Japanese forces in Borneo." Alfred pouted. "Of course we're gonna win!" MacArthur sighed. Alfred, sensing MacArthur's uncertainness, called Arthur. It rang a few rings then, a familiar British accent finally answered.
"WHAT IN THE BLOODY HELL DO YOU WANT, YOU BLOODY GIT? CAN'T YOU UNDERSTAND THAT I AM BUSY HERE IN EUROPE TRYING TO RECONSTRUCT MY HOUSE PLUS, THE WHOLE EUROPE?" Alfred felt his eardrums blow. "Whoa, Arthur, chill. And, how did 'ya know it was me?" Arthur rolled his eyes in the other line. "Your name appeared on my cell phone's screen. How can I know?" He sarcastically answered. Alfred sighed. "I am just gonna ask for help." Arthur paused for a while before answering.
"If you liberated Clara from Kiku, maybe I can help you." Arthur finally said. "Fine, fine. Bye." Alfred hanged up quickly and walked to MacArthur. "Mac, help me! How can we liberate Clara?" The said general looked up at him. "Defeat Visayas base of course. Was that not your plan?" Alfred started at him innocently. "Oh, yeah..." MacArthur sighed again. "I guess we'll have to continue this plan on the time Japan's soldiers are not yet ready." MacArthur suggested. Alfred thought about it. "You're right, Mac! Tonight, we can launch our plan!" Alfred grinned goofily.
THAT NIGHT~
Alfred's troops sneakily passed through Visayas base smoothly and successfully. A skilled American soldier planted some bombs inside the base. And away from the base, another soldier is assigned to press the button to activate the bombs. The moment the soldier assigned to plant the bombs was already with the troop, he pressed on the button. As expected, the Visayas base went down fast. The moment this news reached Alfred, he was ready to launch his final plan to save Clara.
"Now that Visayas went boom, we can easily defeat Kiku now!" Alfred proudly told Australia. On the other line, Australia sighed. "Mate, we all know that Manila is the most strongest and well-guarded base of Japan. So it will be hard on ya." Alfred rolled his eyes. "Dude, Kiku is probably hopeless right now. I mean, some of his colony bases in Asia was defeated and liberated. I am sure to win this war." Alfred proudly said. "Well, like they said, when ya got it, flaunt it!" Aussie said in reply. "The words were deep dude, but okay. Anyways, checking the status in Borneo how is it?" Aussie thought for a while. "You can say it's pretty good since a lot of Kiku's troops were defeated." Alfred grinned again.
"Cool. See? We are winning this war!"
"Don't be so proud. I, too, am proud to say that but still; we can't predict the future yet."
"Let's call Arthur, then!"
"Are there kangaroos loose on your top paddock? He won't help you till he reconstruct his home." Alfred was confused. "Kangaroos were wha-?" The American asked. Aussie laughed. "It's an idiomatic expression, mate. I asked you if you're intellectually inadequate" Alfred went even more confused. "What's that?" Aussie face palmed himself. "Never mind." Returning to their topic, "So, when are you gonna launch your attack plan?" Aussie asked seriously now. "I plan to launch this tomorrow morning. I bet it's gonna be a bloody war. Since some of my troops said that Manila is well-guarded." For once, Alfred said some sense, Aussie thought. "Anyway, I still need some rest. G'night and bye." Aussie said then, hanged up. Alfred placed his phone at a dresser then, he lie down. "I promise to liberate you." He whispered.
THE NEXT DAY~ [DRUMROLLS]
Alfred woke up hurriedly and early (yeah... a miracle). The moment he dressed up, he went to MacArthur's tent to wake him up. "Mac! Mac! Wake up already! We have to attack before the Japanese troops do!" Alfred looked at MacArthur's bed. And he noticed, he already woke up and is out of his tent. "Oops." So, he went outside to go to their main base. And to his surprise, he was the only one missing in the gathering. Everyone greeted him as he passed by. He could only let out a smile.
"Late again, Mr. Jones." MacArthur greeted. "Sorry, Mac! Oh and, call me Alfred not Mr. Jones." MacArthur sighed. "Fine, Alfred." Alfred smiled at him. MacArthur smiled back. "Now that we are all here, we can launch Mr. Alfred's attack plan. So Alfred, what's your plan about the attack on Manila?" Alfred stared at him. "Well, my plan is the same as usual. To surprise attack them. But since Japanese forces are well guarding Manila, we have to cancel that surprise attack plan. Instead, we divide and conquer." MacArthur thought about it.
"How about 'divide and conquer'?" Alfred then looked at his soldiers. "Easy! We all attack in divided troops! Because if we all do it together, result may be we'll lose a lot of soldiers." Alfred then turned back to MacArthur. "How's that?" He asked. "Unexpected of you, Alfred. Surprisingly, it's a good strategy." Alfred gave him a shocked look then smiled. "With that strategy, I am sure to liberate her."
NOW, ON WITH THE WAR~
Alfred with his troops were first to enter the Manila base. As expected, it was well-guarded. So, they had a hard time getting inside. In Manila, Clara's house was seen from a far and that was Alfred's first goal; to invade her house. Alfred tightened his grip on his rifle.
Then, he signalled his second troop to follow him while MacArthur's troop to cover them. Unfortunately, Alfred's troop was caught by some Japs. So, Japanese forces hurriedly came down all well-equipped with weapons. But Alfred defeated them instantly. Little did they know Japanese suicidal pilots or, kamikazes attacked them. A few of his soldiers were wounded and died but this wasn't a reason to give up yet. He still ran to Clara's house but, was blocked by a few Japs.
Suddenly, Mac's troops hurriedly covered him so, he successfully passed through them. "Thanks Mac!" He said while running. MacArthur gave him a salute and a smile. A few meters of running, he finally was in the doorstep of Clara's home. He felt nervous at the same time excited. "This is it." He whispered as he twisted the door knob open. The creaked and he hurriedly posed his rifle, inspecting the whole place before coming in. 'N-no one's here...' He thought as he slowly entered the house. He inspected further. He walked through the kitchen then, upstairs. Still, no sign of Kiku or Clara. He opened every room but no one was there. 'Must be the wrong house' He thought.
Suddenly, he felt a hard force at his back. Someone kicked him. He faced the attacker and saw that it was Kiku but, he accidentally fired his rifle causing an injury in Kiku's right arm. Alfred fell hard on the floor. He saw Kiku in pain with the injury he has. Alfred quickly stood up and pointed his rifle at him while Kiku hurriedly but weakly pointed his katana at him. "You're weak, Kiku. Your forces are defeated and you are injured. Give up already." Kiku looked at him slowly. "N-never..." Alfred glared. "Where's Clara?" He ordered.
"I won't tell you..."
"Show her to me or I'll have your whole friggin' house down." Alfred threatened the other nation. "I-I won't!" He pushed Kiku harder on the wall. But Kiku has more tricks on his sleeve. Using all his force, he kicked Alfred's gut which caused the blonde to fall on the floor. Kiku then, ran away. Alfred hurriedly got up again to follow him. "Damn! Get back here!" He yelled. He continued to run to follow Kiku, with full speed. And finally, he grabs hold of his collar, making Kiku stumble. Kiku was struggling to break free but Alfred's grip was tight. "Where is she?" Alfred once again asked the question. This time, Kiku finally surrendered. "Sh-she's in the basement..." He finally said. Alfred hurriedly let go of him and ran to the said place.
THE BASEMENT~
Alfred spotted the basement door. He opened the door slowly and turned on the lights. He saw nothing at first. But when he heard someone crying, he followed the sound. Then, he stopped to where the source of the cry was from. His eyes widened at the sight of her lying lifelessly on the ground.