When Gilbert Beilschmidt finds himself threatened with expulsion for his less-than-satisfactory grades and inability to control his temper, he reluctantly accepts the offer of being tutored and joining the cursed Oyster Club- a club ridden with the school's motley crew of delinquents and run by happy-go-lucky art teacher Ms. Braginski. Needless to say, Gilbert isn't terribly enthusiastic about his future experience, but his outlook changes when he crosses paths with childhood friend Elizaveta Héderváry.

Elizaveta had never forgotten about him, no matter what she told herself. Gilbert chose to enlist in the army immediately upon graduating from college, and after barely four months in training, he had been shipped to Afghanistan. For a brief year, they exchanged letters, regularly bringing tales of adventures, escapades with new friends, cheesy declarations of love. But suddenly, all connection was cut off. He stopped responding. And after several attempts, she stopped sending.

The time is World War Three. Veneciano is dying. Slowly, painfully, and alone. While all the other countries are working on ending the war with Russia, he lies in his bed day in and day out hounded by frequent, yet mild, heart attacks and fits of coughing. One day, North Italy had enough, and attempted suicide. The time is World War Three. Germany is on the Allies now, to make up for what he did so long ago. But even when he wins the war, there are always regrets you cannot bury away... The time is World War Three. Is there any hope for these two, broken countries? Maybe all that's left for them... Is each other. [Under Archive of our own by the same name] [COMPLETED! 11/10/13]

Canada, one of the most loneliest countries, is often seen as a wallpaper. Compared to his brother Alfred (America), Canada is a ghost. His stories with his trusty polar bear become unleashed, from Alfred to his father, Francis (France). Sit back and enjoy the story of how this maple loving country came to be.