One Last Night Together

Elizaveta sat with her husband waiting for what was to happen to their land.  "Germany is have a maximum of 100,000 men in his army.  West Prussia is to be given to Poland.  The following lands are to be given to, France, Belgium, Denmark, and Czechoslovakia.  Alsace-Lorraine is to go to France.  Eupen-" Alfred said in a monotone voice.  Elizaveta slipped into listing to what he had to say about Germany's punishments and into her own thoughts.  Finally Alfred stated "As for Austria-Hungary..." He trailed off until there was silence.  She had been waiting for this moment.  She felt a squeeze on her hand and looked over at her husband Roderich.  He gave her a weak smile as to reassure her everything would be okay.  

"The Austro-Hungarian Empire is to be split into two nations.  Austria," He motioned to Roderich.  "And Hungary." He then motioned towards Elizaveta.  Elizaveta was about to stand up and object to the terms, but Roderich placed a hand on her leg to calm her down.  If she did object, no one knew the consequences.  "Trentino, South Tyrol, Trieste and Istria is to go to Italy.  Austria is forbidden from uniting either politically or economically with Germany unless the League of Nations agree to this.  Austria is to have no more than 30,000 men in his army.  If the terms go as planned, Austria should have only 32,400 square miles."  Alfred stated tripping over some words.  

Elizaveta tried to fight the tears.  She looked over to Roderich and saw his face was composed and solid with no emotion.  "As for Hungary..." He continued.  "Your army is to be reduced to 35,000 men.  The terms should leave you land locked, so you are not allowed a Navy and your Air Force is also banned."  

Elizaveta barely let out a hoarse "And about my land?"  

This time Arthur stood up and said "The new state of Czechoslovakia will be created,  Poland will take part of your land.  As will Serbia, Romania, and Italy."

This time Roderich spoke up.  "And about our split?"  Elizaveta felt about ten thousand needles stab her in the heart as he said that.  

"Elizaveta should have 24 hours starting from Midnight tonight to gather her things and leave for her own home land." Francis spoke up also.

"And afterwards?" Roderich asked.

"Strictly no contacting the other unless it is either supervised or given permission so from Alfred, Ivan, Francis or myself."

"And until the 24 hours are up?" She asked looking around the room at the people involved.  

"That is up to you on how you spend it." Arthur spoke.  

"And I would make it count if I were you..." Francis looked directly into Roderich's eyes and smirked. "Remember, no contact after the 24 hours."