"Denmark… why are you covering my eyes like this?" Germany sighed, trying not to trip over his own feet as he was lead forwards by the former Viking. "This is truly unnecessary. The blindfold I mean."

"No it's not. It's totally necessary. Now just follow my lead and you'll do fine."

"Why-"

"Just sush!" Denmark scolded. "We're almost there!"

Germany, disgruntled by his neighbor's antics, decided to just go along with it wondering what on earth he could be up to this time. It wasn't the first time that Denmark had come up with something strange or different to do. But blindfolding him was a definite new one.

"Aaand… here we go! Take of the blindfold!" Denmark said enthusiastically. Germany did as told and pulled the cloth off of his eyes. Just as he did, he stumbled back as a loud "SURPRISE!" suddenly exploded around the room.

Almost every country he knew personally was standing around the room, party hats and kazoos adorned them while a giant banner that read "HAPPY BIRTHDAY GERMANY" was hung above their heads.

"Was… ist das?" Germany asked, knowing fully well the answer. A surprise party, but the real question was, why?

"It's a surprise party Germany! Silly, it's your birthday!" North Italy said with a wide grin, indicating around him.

"But-!"

"Oh just let us celebrate something! That's the important part!" Denmark said, slapping a hat onto Germany's well-styled hair and snapping the string under his chin. "It's what neighbors are for- right?!"