Philippines Against The World

Chapter 8

What made America like this? What made him the way he was now? America knew exactly what Spain and everyone else wants to know. Why did he kill Martial and Del Pilar? What did he get from killing them?

Nothing.

Nothing but pain and regret

In truth, America broke himself and Philippines at the same time.

- Before the War -

"It's not like that at all!" America exclaims as he raised his arms in defense. "You're sick. I bet you love seeing Philippines suffer, don't you?" Martial says, crossing his arms with an unhappy expression. "No! Never! Please, I can help him! I never wanted him to go through that much pain!" America exclaims as he was desperately trying to convince Martial. "Tell your brother that. I can't believe you. Not after what you did to my father. Philip calls you his 'friend'. Tell me, weren't you responsible for almost killing him a few years ago?" Martial says as his voice gets louder with every word. America remains silent as guilt-filled memories come rushing back to him.

"Struck a nerve, didn't I?" Martial snaps America out of his thoughts. "Next time, don't even bother going near Philip. He can be so much better without you. Oh and one last thing, tell everyone else to stop messing with him." Martial says before exiting the room they were in. America was dumbfounded, he didn't know how much pain he caused Philippines. No. Martial was wrong. He couldn't accept the fact that he was at fault. America knows it wasn't his fault. He'll prove it. One way or the other.

Days went by, America was still trying to find a way on how to make things work out for him. He had to go through so much stress. He had to spend time with Russia, while also trying to deal with Martial and Philippines. He couldn't handle so many things at once. He swore he was slowly going insane. Everything was just in America's way. He just wanted to see Philippines again. He wanted to make sure Philippines was alright.

Then the news came in.

"I DECLARE WAR!"

It was from Philippines. It looks like he was finally pushed over the edge. America was devastated. He was afraid. "No... This can't be... Did I really mess up that badly?" America asks himself as tear start to roll down his cheeks. For a while, he was crying, crying his whole heart out. America couldn't accept the fact that his Sunshine hated him. Was it alright to call Philippines his Sunshine anymore? "Please... Come back to me... Philip... I promise I won't hurt you anymore..." America cries to himself, hoping that everything was somehow just a dream. Martial's words replayed in his mind as a constant reminder of how much he failed Philippines. He let this happen to Philippines. Now he suffers the consequences.

No. He can't accept that. It wasn't his fault. America starts to become enraged as he remembers Martial's words. "It was all his fault!" America shouts as he slams a table. 'What if Martial and Del Pilar persuaded Philip to do that?' America asks himself as he starts to think of ways on how go resolve this mess. America placed all the blame on both Martial and Del Pilar, not wanting to accept the awful truth. But first, he's gonna need some help.

First on America's list were China and Hong Kong, two of the actual countries Philippines declared on. As they met, America agreed to help and aid them. There is a condition though. America made a deal that he would only help them if no harm came to Philippines. They reluctantly agreed.

However, China was in constant doubt as America never told him his actual plans. "What are you planning?" China asks only to be met with America's emotionless face. "That's... classified information." America says looking away. In truth, he just wanted to be with Philippines again, but both Martial and Del Pilar were in the way. Or so that's what he thought.

America then brought other countries and their 'lovers' into a meeting. "So what do we do now?" Canada nervously asks the other countries. "Simple, force them to give up." America says seriously yet calmly. "How could you say that so calmly?! What if something happens?! Would there be any bloodshed?! Death?!" Japan shouts, slamming the table. "Calm down, Japan. America is right, all we need to take them down, no killing needed." China says, trying to calm Japan.

In the background, romantic partners of the other countries conversed. Mainly Russia, who was in a relationship with America, there was also South Korea, the loving partner of Japan and Ukraine, Canada's lover. "Poor Philippines, maybe we should just apologize." South Korea says with a guilty tone. "I agree with you there, but the egos of these countries are far too big to give up easily." Russia says with a stern voice. "Let's just hope nothing too bad happens." Ukraine says nervously.

So after the conference, he was able to persuade the countries. Of course, Canada agreed as he too was one of the countries that Philippines declared war on. Ukraine was also forced to go with Canada as they were in a relationship. Japan, however, was a bit more difficult to persuade but in the end, Japan joined America's side with a promise that they would not hurt Philippines. South Korea was there to support Japan too, so obviously South Korea had to be included in America's side. Russia was doubtful, he never wanted for any of this to happen. He only joined since America pleaded for him to.

America still wasn't satisfied. He wanted as much force as he could get. Philippines must have been trying to do the same thing he was doing. After the small meeting, America asked South Korea to stay a little bit after. South Korea thought nothing of it, it was probably nothing too important. "So what else do you need? You already have me going against someone defenseless and innocent. What else could you possibly want?" South Korea angrily says, irritated with all of America's demands. "Your Brother. Tell him he can have all my nuclear weaponry if he joins my side. Oh and give him the same deal I gave everyone else. Don't hurt Philippines is all I need to ask." America says as he sits on a chair in the middle of the room. South Korea was shocked. 'This is overkill!' South Korea thought, agreeing to meet to America's demands. "Fine. Have it your way." South Korea says before storming through the door.

America had everything planned out. All he needed to do was make sure Philippines only had himself and his brothers. America had to cut off any support Philippines has from other countries. Malaysia and Indonesia. He got both of them together in the same room he held the conference. "You're a monster, you know that? What do you want? We aren't joining you!" Malaysia says, trying to keep Indonesia as far away from America as possible. "Look, all I need you to do is decline giving any aid to Philippines." America says trying to reassure the them. "And what makes you think we'll do that?" Malaysia rebukes America, still keeping his overprotectiveness over Indonesia. "Simple. I have each and every powerful country at the palm of my hands. The moment you decline this offer, we'll see you as one of our enemies." As America says this, it felt like the whole world stopped. Indonesia and Malaysia were devastated and shocked at America's statement, fear dominating over every emotion they have. With that, America grinned a bigger smile, knowing full well that they had no choice but to accept his offer.

And with that, America has all he needs. He has all the support he could ever have, firearms, and all. Before the night of the war, a painful thought struck him. What would Philippines think? Has he gone too far? No, he's doing this for Philippines' sake, right? Is he though? The only goal he had in mind was to stop Martial and Del Pilar from putting Philippines against him. It was their fault Philippines hate him, right? They probably made him turn against America. Yeah. That's it. Martial and Del Pilar are the ones at fault. America had these thoughts run wild as he tried to sleep. He then came to a conclusion. It's all Martial's and Del Pilar's fault for taking Philippines away from him.