[Fanfic] The Special Relationship is Over

[nike2422.livejournal.com]

Title: The Special Relationship is Over
Author: nike2422
Rating: PG
Character(s)/Pairing(s): America, England, France
Warnings: Breaking up is never easy.
Summary: Hell has frozen over, England has to break the bad news to America that he no longer wants to be in the special relationship.


Facebook status: England went from being 'in a relationship' to 'it's complicated.'

Comments

[chiisana00.livejournal.com]

You know... When I read the title (excluding the fanfic part), it almost gave heart attack. Though it could've been a mod post and I was all "WHAAAAAAA? OAO".

Right.. -Clicks the link to read-

[nike2422.livejournal.com]

My first thought when I read the BBC article was "no way." It's true, sad enough. England no longer wants to be considered in a "Special Relationship" with America. Thanks for clicking the link!

[randompuddle.livejournal.com]

I was shocked when I read the news

But then I think, if all couples need a "special relationship" to exist, there won't be any couple in Hetalia.

And this is more of a government's decision than the nation's decision. It probably cannot count as a "break up". (Maybe Arthur and Alfred do not agree with the news or something)

Sounds like I am just trying to justify the whole thing *sob*

Btw, it is a good fanfiction though. Want to hug both Arthur and Alfred now T_T

[chiisana00.livejournal.com]

Oh please do justify it! -Sobs-

I'm kinda seeing that... There will be quite lot of fanfiction coming up based on the idea of Arthur and Alfred breaking up, and going to other charas like France, Japan and Russia =/ Wouldn't like to see them abusing the idea, no xD I'll just have to stay away from them *-*

The fic... I want to slap Arthur and make him flying all over to America and cuddle with Alfred =/

[nike2422.livejournal.com]

Thanks for reading! I have faith they'll get through this.

[rainbowblowpops.livejournal.com]

This seems to be turning into quiet the discussion.
Anyway.

Special relationship between UK and US is over, MPs say

Pfft. The nations still love each other.

[chiisana00.livejournal.com]

-Lol I'm totally stalking this post-

Well, it HAS to affect them somehow =/ When their people doesn't want the 'Special Relationship', I'm sure both nations would feel sad about it D:

...

[kanami-yuuta.livejournal.com]

what's MPs?

[kisaragifan.livejournal.com]

Again, this is the UK trying to ease away from "US lapdog" backlash from the recent years. It can't be helped, IMHO.

And honestly? This isn't the first time peeps are saying the Special Relationship is over. It's been years now... am actually developing an immunity to the announcement.

When it does end, I'll still ship them regardless.

[chiisana00.livejournal.com]

"This isn't the first time peeps are saying the Special Relationship is over."

Is not? (Never bothered to follow political news until recently)

[kuromitsu.livejournal.com]

Um, this has been coming for a long while and there have been many articles about the exact same thing, so yeah, I don't see why it's so shocking? ._. It's not like they officially declared that their unique relationship is over, it's just a bunch of MPs saying they don't want to call it "special" anymore for a variety of reasons. I don't think there's any reason for panicking and thinking the ship has sunk or that they "broke up" or something. The relationship is still there, it has always been fluid and has always had its ups and downs throughout history. Imagine, if you please, that right now they're having one of the "down" periods. Check back in ~30-40 years and there's a good chance that you'll see the US and the UK (if it will still be around as the UK) as BFFs again.

Meanwhile you have Hetalia canon and Hetalia characters that can be interpreted in about a million and one ways. I mean, the "America" and "England" we're talking about here are characters in a manga, not the actual countries. If you want to take RL as an exclusive basis for shipping them that's fine, but these sort of things happen all the time IRL and they don't really mean a lot in the long run, because by nature all countries are selfish and are looking out for their own interests.

[twistedsheets10.livejournal.com]

I actually find this interesting in that its the UK sorta breaking up, not the US as usual.

XD If people think this was bad, they should check out the ways things are years ago. It's even WORSE.

I kinda get the reasons why the MPs want it to be changed, because the UK was treated pretty badly by the Bush Admin. But seriously gais, they're not breaking up or anything, this isn't OFFICIAL POLICY.

The official policy of the UK Government is that The US/UK relation is their most important bilateral relationship.

[tehd.livejournal.com]

Haha, was it intended for the fanfic post to end up a discussion post for the article?

Whaaa, I knew I'd get sad from the fic, but I read it anyway. Poor Al. ||orz. I can't find it in me to be on Art's side, even though Al is clearly not taking it LIKE A MAN, ffff. This is me trying not to ignore the fact that this is a fic post, but am obviously distracted by the other obvious discussion.

As far as the article goes, ehh. I agree with Kuromitsu completely.

Anyway, the US and UK have a strong history and other cultural connections, so I doubt it's the end of all things US-UK as far as real life goes.

Regardless, this is fandom, that's real deal. Although a bit saddening (even after they've said it a billion and one times how they've broken up and then... haven't.) I'll still ship Alfred/Arthur like a burning. 8D;;

I call for some curing Al/Art fluff!
Brb, trying to write. And failing. .__.

[chiisana00.livejournal.com]

Ahh yeah I pity Alfred from the fic too -Sobs- Guess he's still too young to see these kind of political decision, ehh? xDD;

I'm sorry, the discussion is caused by me D: -Takes it hard-

Well of course I can distinguish real life and fandom xD It's still a bit sad yes.

[rainbowblowpops.livejournal.com]

Have some cute fluff I found.

http://9u6o-box.sakura.ne.jp/9pm/pict/images/2010_portable-wall/100321_usauk_sample01.html

... I can't stop watching them <3

[smart-chan.livejournal.com]

I'm.. just reading the article and I have TEARS IN MY EYES. this is bloody ridiculous..to cry over NEWS..and I am British and should have the best interest of the country on mind but.. THIS IS TOO CRUEL. Much too cruel and my heart is breaking right now.... On the BBC website there was also an older article and I found this quote there:

Britain has declined from being the master, to being a rival, to being a partner and now to being perhaps simply useful.

....this just really, really hurts. God, that's what obsession with a pairing does to you.

[tehd.livejournal.com]

Don't worry! I got a bit upset over it too. I'm too manly for tears though. *Back pat* Don't let a bit of real life news bring down how fun pairing Alfred and Arthur should be, ya dig? C:

AND I'M SORRY, I'M FAILING TO COMFORT YOU BECAUSE YOUR ICON IS JUST TOO GREAT. ||orz

[twistedsheets10.livejournal.com]

DON'T WORRY GUYS, REALLY.

IT'S NOT OFFICIAL POLICY.

Just a recommendation. Really.

Calm down.

XD

[bluemyst19.livejournal.com]

Exactly. It's basically saying "It's still the special relationship but don't call it that." It's just like when Obama came into office and decided not to call it the "War on Terror" anymore. It's all politics and semantics. It's upsetting, a little if you take the sensationalist headline at face value, but hey, I bet we'll get some great fic out of it. *already formulating happy fic ideas about a more balanced relationship as opposed to Iggy being uke all the time*

[kisu-fu.livejournal.com]

...urgh. I'm horribly reminded of Love Actually right now..

[kitty-mittenz17.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I mean it is upsetting, but like the others have said, people have been posting articles about the special relationship being over for years now, but it's not going to simply "end", you know? Think of it this way, every marriage starts out strong, but everyone has their breaking points. However, it's not like they'd get "divorced". The UK just wants to be listened to more.

[nike2422.livejournal.com]

Oh my goodness, all this from a >1000 word fic.

Yeah, I think it's not completely over with the UK and US, the feel of the article said to me "Iggy wants to see other people." And Hetalia's America at least would be shocked from the news.

[chiisana00.livejournal.com]

Somehow, the whole "Iggy wants to see other people" sounds... As if he's tired of America and want new relationship with someone else.

Doesn't that actually sounds like a break-up line? xD Imagine a girl (why a girl?) saying that to her bf-soon-to-be-ex? xDD

GOD DAMMI-

[flyingfortress.livejournal.com]

PEOPLE PEOPLE PEOPLE.
THERE IS STILL A SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP. >:c
It isn't even official.
Besides, BBC has a bad habit of one month they'll be like, uber USUK shippers. Then the next, it'll be like 'lol no breakup tiem :D' Honestly, all this article is saying is that Iggy is tired of being on the bottom. SHOT

Besides, a Foreign Office spokeswoman said ... "It doesn't really matter whether someone calls it 'the special relationship' or not ... What matters is that the UK's relationship with the US is unique ... "

I wouldn't be too worried about this.
Not a whole lot that actually affects the countries affects our dear boys in turn. And unless Hiramuya decides to kill us all and do his own breakup strip of their relationship, then they're totally still together. <3

Re: GOD DAMMI-

[nike2422.livejournal.com]

Just can't see Hiramuya doing that. The pairing is far too popular.

Although "subservient poodle" made me snicker a bit,

[ekazoo.livejournal.com]

RIGHT, I THINK EVERYBODY NEEDS A HUG.

This is just MP's opinions- not official. Seriously everyone, the BBC do this all the time .

And even if it did come to an end, look at Austria and Hungary in canon: their union/marriage ended and yet they still appear to be in love and dating? Look guys, politics/unions/alliances come and go, but the human feelings that characters have do not. Our boys are gonna be fine ;)

[flyingfortress.livejournal.com]

THIS.

Exactly. BBC does this kind of shit every month. Not to mention, I don't think that the MPs can say something that's OFFICIALLY unanimous in all of the UK. And, the UK calls the US its most important bilateral relationship. So HA. We win. :D

And that, too! Ah, I love Roderich and Elizaveta ~ /swoon. But seriously, that's the exact same thing. Just because politics come in the way doesn't affect their emotions. (And I LOVE how the characters have those emotions~)

Calm down people

[cystal-lady.livejournal.com]

In case no one noticed, this has only been reported by the bbc, if this was really a full split, AMerican newspaper would report about it too. As a student of international affairs (yes that is what my major is called) in DC I can safely say one of my professors would have mentioned it since it is a huge deal if there was a split between the US and the UK and this is not even fandom wise but in real life

Re: Calm down people

[smart-chan.livejournal.com]

....and here comes my Alfie making it all fine and well xDD *hugs*

(...that's how I managed to stay calm for such a long time now xP)

[haro.livejournal.com]

Ohgod seriously people. Two months ago they were 'married' according to BBC news. It's just a cycle. They've been doing it forever with UK-US relations; one month an article like this, the next one about how they are stronger than ever, rinse, repeat. This is nothing new.

[nike2422.livejournal.com]

Makes you wonder if there aren't some Hetalia fans working for the BBC.

[bookesque.livejournal.com]

IT IS ABOUT FUCKING TIME, ENGLAND. WAY TO FINALLY GROW SOME BALLS THERE.

Seriously, I ship USUK like crazy, but in reality? It's a little less like BFF tsunderes sekritly in rabu rabu and more like George McFly constantly being forced to do Biff's homework while Biff keeps trying to rape his girlfriend (that would be you, Canada). WHERE IS MARTY, I ASK YOU.

[nike2422.livejournal.com]

This comment is awesome. Thank you.