ThisTimeNextYear
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Crack pairing!
After a painful break up with Italy, and an accidental call with Australia that would never have happened if Germany had been paying more attention, he starts to wonder if perhaps he and Australia had slightly more in common than he initially thought of an otherwise perfect stranger on the other side of the world. Though they both find themselves somewhat isolated from the majority of the world for slightly different reasons, it starts to become clear that the loneliness they'd come to accept lessens with each new realisation about each other. They manage to somehow point out every flaw in each other purely by having the advantage of also seeing it in themselves. It forces both uncomfortable conclusions and reassuring understandings. Both countries learn to let their guard down a bit more over time and move on from past wounds. However, this newfound trust and loyalty lasts only up until their view of ethics and morality start to diverge and they struggle to agree on when the ends justify the means.
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When academic failings have only ever brought shame and humiliation, progress feels just as impossible and pointless as it always has been. Six-year-old twin brothers Alfred and Matthew both enjoy school despite their academic struggles. When their worrying performance at school leads to a meeting between their new classroom teacher, Mr Bonnefoy, and their father. Deeper issues come to light, which explain why the two boys who are eager to learn are falling behind at school. Mr Bonnefoy has a keen eye for detail and his acute perceptions relveals troubles that cannot be fixed simply with a few after-school tutoring sessions to help with the boys’ reading and writing. Their father doesn’t take to the sessions too well, but the boys are really taking a shine to Mr Bonnefoy and Arthur won’t let them quit the extra tutoring even if it means having to put up with the man in question, who asks far too many personal questions.
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The Magic Trio are not known for their ability to live a smooth, easy life. And unfortunately, their loved ones know that all too well. During an unproductive online meeting about how the other nations aren't taking them seriously, England and Romania argue over whose fault it is. England blames Romania because he turned himself into a bat during the last World Summit and flew into Hungary's hair after an argument over Transylvania. Romania claims England is just jealous he's never been as good at transformations. Norway intervenes when England tells Romania to "just stick to Halloween party tricks", but Romania isn't about to let England get the last laugh.
A transformation curse accidentally spreads from one nation to the next, where they turn into their national animals.
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- Part 1 of Animal Planet
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"Every German as in Inner Engineer... and Yours Speaks Italian." by ThisTimeNextYear for wunderplunder
Fandoms: Hetalia (Anime & Manga)
09 Apr 2025
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The Summer Düsseldorf Fashion Days saw tens of thousands of people coming and going. Some were there just to help ensure the trains ran as efficiently as possible at such a busy time of year, whilst keeping their head down and convincing themselves of the stupidity in thinking he could be a train conductor. Others, however, were trying to get to their hotel on time before racing to their front-row seats for their own fashion debut before the opening night officially began. Perhaps this never would have happened to the upstart fashion designer looking to make a name for himself, had he removed his too-dark sunglasses to read his train ticket properly. But what was the point in wearing Gucci’s latest shades if he kept having to take them off all the time just to read? Oh well. Feliciano didn't care if the unfair train conductor gave him a fine - not when the stern-looking guy with dirt on his cheek came to his rescue like a knight in shining… workbooks and hi vis.
Helping Feliciano get to his train wasn’t the only way he could be of service – if only Lovino would just stop being so stubborn about it! And was it really that bad if Feliciano played dumb once in a while when someone like Ludwig happily comes to his rescue?
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Feliciano Vargas walks a fine line between wanting to do the best for his country and remaining loyal to his partisan family, while also keeping the invading German forces at a safe distance. After meeting the newest addition to the occupying population, Feliciano continues to fail miserably at keeping anyone happy - most of all himself. Ludwig Beilschmidt is everything he hates and nothing that he should want. Ludwig couldn't agree more and when he looks at Feliciano all he sees is confusion. But do they really know everything about each other? Each day that passes reveals too much about each other and maybe all of this was better left unknown. Or maybe, they'll end up knowing how tragically beautiful and wonderfully painful it can be to fall in love with the person you're also trying to destroy.
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The Magic Trio are not known for their ability to live a smooth, easy life. And unfortunately, their loved ones know that all too well. During an unproductive online meeting, about how the other nations aren't taking them seriously, England and Romania argue who's fault it is. England blames Romania because he turned himself into a bat during the last world Summit and flew into Hungary's hair after an argument over Transylvania. Romania claims England is just jealous he's never been as good at transformations. Norway intervenes are England tells Romania to "just stick to Halloween party tricks" but Romania isn't about to let England get the last laugh.
A transformation curse accidentally spreads from one nation to the next where they turn into their national animals.
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The VE Day celebrations in Paris lead to a long overdue meeting between France and England and a little celebratory dance.
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16 Mar 2026
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It was just another normal day, until it was not. A startling experience leads to a trip to the ER and a secret revealed. With two small children relying on them how do Arthur and Francis move forward?
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13 Mar 2026
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Sometimes couples fight. Italy and Germany have had their fair share of disagreements. So most nations aren't too concerned about when they start arguing after a meeting, until... it starts getting out of hand.
Can the seams be repaired?
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06 Mar 2026
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In Hell, the Simultaneous Translators Are Swiss by Gramarye
Fandoms: Hetalia (Anime & Manga)
28 Feb 2011
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The nations have lost their ability to communicate with each other in any language other than their official languages. Canada and Switzerland, as nations with multiple official languages, have been pressed into service as simultaneous translators for EU meetings. But how will they react when a desperate Italy begs for help to convey a message that he can no longer say on his own? (Germany/Italy, implied France/England)
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- Part 1 of Simultaneous Translation
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06 Mar 2026
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Malcolm and Nicola, a hotel room, bottle of scotch, and a Guardian 'twenty questions' interview to finish.
Set a couple of months into Nicola's tenure as Opposition Leader, and about a year before S4E4.
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- Part 5 of Unparliamentary Language
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06 Jan 2024