The two countries, Russia and America, have been dating for 4 years. After starting out a childhood friends, to enemies, then to friends once again, and finally to lovers. They have experienced many ups and downs in their lives together, and with many more to come in the future. With their friends and siblings by there side, who have also felt with their own share of pain in the past, there is nothing these two can't bounce back from! ... Or is there? How will the outgoing, funny, and impulsive America and the cold, bashful, and patient Russia survive.... A LUXURY SUMMER VACATION?! Find out in the new hit book, This is Paradise. (Includes) -My AU -Sexual Content -Coarse Language -Trauma (PTSD and Childhood Trauma)

America is the perfect guy. Russia just lost his dad. Oh man, this is going to be harder than it was supposed to be. /!\ WARNING : This story is not entirely historically accurate, there might be some changes for the sake of the fanfiction. This story is going to mention lots of triggering themes (eating disorders, depression, violence), be careful and take care of yourselves /!\ i promise it's still cute #1 in amerus (thanks so much!) - 05/26/2020 #2 in americaxrussia ?!! - 07/06/2022 started on the 04/08/2020 finished on the ??

**A World of Extraordinary Creatures** In a realm where the ordinary meets the extraordinary, exists a world inhabited by beings unlike anything we could have ever imagined. Cats with the intelligence and emotions of humans, mighty dogs that soar through the skies as hawks, graceful deer that can outrun the wind, and wise old goats with the ability to govern entire nations. Among these exceptional creatures reside two childhood friends, Russia and USA, who belong to the enigmatic species of cat-like people. Once inseparable, Russia and USA shared an unbreakable bond. They played together amidst the sprawling forests, chased ethereal butterflies, and whispered secret dreams under the twinkling stars. However, as time went on, a rift emerged between the two friends, leaving them estranged and heartbroken. USA, haunted by a profound secret, withdrew into himself, becoming distant and withdrawn. Russia, sensing his companion's anguish, grew increasingly concerned. He longed to know what had transpired, but USA remained silent, his past veiled in shadows. Unbeknownst to Russia, USA harbored a debilitating condition-a mysterious ailment that manifested as black vomit. Tormented by his friend's suffering, Russia sought solace in the wisdom of others. He confided in a dear deer named Hindsight, a cat named japan, and a hawk named Germany. Together, they pooled their knowledge and resources, determined to uncover the truth behind USA's affliction. As they pieced together clues, they stumbled upon a chilling realization. A potent disease, known as 'hawk's Bane,' was at the root of USA's torment. Legends whispered of its deadly effects, claiming that only a creature with the wings of a hawk could survive but this was only the beginning