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[Fanfiction] "America, are you sparkling?"
Title: "America, are you sparkling?"
Author/Artist: Me, Lucorinth
Character(s) or Pairing(s): US, UK
Rating: PG
Warnings: Pokes fun at famous books?
Summary: The effect of popular books on the US and UK.
AN: This is my first time writing and posting a Hetalia fanfic. I'm new to lj and Hetalia. I hope I managed to keep the characters in character. >< By the way, the sparkly vampire is a reference to S. Meyer's Twilight series. I personally don't like the books, but they are really popular here in the USA/ They also seem to be pretty popular in England. The Wizard references are from J.K Rowling's Harry Potter series, another book that seems popular in both countries.
I was tired of writing deep, serious things, so I decided to try and write something light. This is the result I came up with after a half an hour. In hindsight, I probably should have taken more time. >< It's un beta'd, so sorry for any mistakes.
"America, are you sparkling?" England's voice was a mixture of incredulous, disbelieving, and stunned. America, being America, added the three together to come up with awed. He grinned widely, striking what he believed to be a heroic pose in the sunlight. "Yes. Yes I am." England opened and closed his mouth soundlessly, seemingly too awed (yes, awed was totally the word) to speak. America didn't mind, in fact it drew attention to the soft wind-chime sounds coming from his shimmering skin.
The sound knocked England out of his flabbergasted state. "Is that you?"
"Yep!"
"I wasn't aware that sparkling had a sound effect."
"Oh yes, it makes things much more dramatic."
England placed his palm against his face. After so many centuries, Arthur had expected he'd at least begin to understand the way Alfred's logic ran... Apparently it wasn't something you could just get used to. "And why," he hazarded to ask, "are you sparkling?"
"Oh, it's the biggest fad over here. Books about shiny vampires." America said, shifting from side to side to catch as many rays of sunlight possible.
"Shiny what?" England said, large eyebrows furrowing.
"Vampires. You know, they're blood-suckers, super fast, super strong, they glisten in the sun..."
"Wait, everyone knows a self-respecting vampire bursts into flames in the sunlight."
"Oh Arthur, that's so 1930's. You're always so behind the times..."
"How is a sparkling vampire frightening?" England asked, frowning.
"Well, it's not really. It's more about being perfect than being scary." America pointed to himself brightly. "Matches me rather well, don't you think? Super strong, super awesome..." His eyes widened. "I bet I was the base of the writer's characters." He said smugly. "She certainly loves her nation."
England rolled his eyes. "The books sound like absolute rubbish." He said, crossing his arms.
America frowned, narrowing his eyes to peer closely at the other country. "Is that so?" He muttered. "You know, I notice you've gone a bit sparkly around the edges. I've heard the books are popular overseas too."
Arthur glared suspiciously down at his own skin. To his chagrin, there was a slight gleam that he hadn't noticed before.
"So, your bloody literary virus is infecting my shores. That's nothing to be proud of." He snapped.
America crossed his arms. "I seem to recall a time where you introduced my people to a magical school of witchcraft and wizardry." He said.
"You wore the pointy hat out of your own free will!" England retorted.
"I could barely move without being bogged down by stripped scarfs and round glasses!"
"Which you wore every time a sequel came out!"
The bickering between the two continued for a while, until America froze abruptly.
"Y'know, I think I'd actually like this vampire craze to blow over..." He muttered, taking a couple hasty steps away from England.
"Hmm? Why? Because the writing is dreadful, and the idea is laughable?" Arthur asked.
"No, you're just suddenly starting to smell really nice..."
Author/Artist: Me, Lucorinth
Character(s) or Pairing(s): US, UK
Rating: PG
Warnings: Pokes fun at famous books?
Summary: The effect of popular books on the US and UK.
AN: This is my first time writing and posting a Hetalia fanfic. I'm new to lj and Hetalia. I hope I managed to keep the characters in character. >< By the way, the sparkly vampire is a reference to S. Meyer's Twilight series. I personally don't like the books, but they are really popular here in the USA/ They also seem to be pretty popular in England. The Wizard references are from J.K Rowling's Harry Potter series, another book that seems popular in both countries.
I was tired of writing deep, serious things, so I decided to try and write something light. This is the result I came up with after a half an hour. In hindsight, I probably should have taken more time. >< It's un beta'd, so sorry for any mistakes.
"America, are you sparkling?" England's voice was a mixture of incredulous, disbelieving, and stunned. America, being America, added the three together to come up with awed. He grinned widely, striking what he believed to be a heroic pose in the sunlight. "Yes. Yes I am." England opened and closed his mouth soundlessly, seemingly too awed (yes, awed was totally the word) to speak. America didn't mind, in fact it drew attention to the soft wind-chime sounds coming from his shimmering skin.
The sound knocked England out of his flabbergasted state. "Is that you?"
"Yep!"
"I wasn't aware that sparkling had a sound effect."
"Oh yes, it makes things much more dramatic."
England placed his palm against his face. After so many centuries, Arthur had expected he'd at least begin to understand the way Alfred's logic ran... Apparently it wasn't something you could just get used to. "And why," he hazarded to ask, "are you sparkling?"
"Oh, it's the biggest fad over here. Books about shiny vampires." America said, shifting from side to side to catch as many rays of sunlight possible.
"Shiny what?" England said, large eyebrows furrowing.
"Vampires. You know, they're blood-suckers, super fast, super strong, they glisten in the sun..."
"Wait, everyone knows a self-respecting vampire bursts into flames in the sunlight."
"Oh Arthur, that's so 1930's. You're always so behind the times..."
"How is a sparkling vampire frightening?" England asked, frowning.
"Well, it's not really. It's more about being perfect than being scary." America pointed to himself brightly. "Matches me rather well, don't you think? Super strong, super awesome..." His eyes widened. "I bet I was the base of the writer's characters." He said smugly. "She certainly loves her nation."
England rolled his eyes. "The books sound like absolute rubbish." He said, crossing his arms.
America frowned, narrowing his eyes to peer closely at the other country. "Is that so?" He muttered. "You know, I notice you've gone a bit sparkly around the edges. I've heard the books are popular overseas too."
Arthur glared suspiciously down at his own skin. To his chagrin, there was a slight gleam that he hadn't noticed before.
"So, your bloody literary virus is infecting my shores. That's nothing to be proud of." He snapped.
America crossed his arms. "I seem to recall a time where you introduced my people to a magical school of witchcraft and wizardry." He said.
"You wore the pointy hat out of your own free will!" England retorted.
"I could barely move without being bogged down by stripped scarfs and round glasses!"
"Which you wore every time a sequel came out!"
The bickering between the two continued for a while, until America froze abruptly.
"Y'know, I think I'd actually like this vampire craze to blow over..." He muttered, taking a couple hasty steps away from England.
"Hmm? Why? Because the writing is dreadful, and the idea is laughable?" Arthur asked.
"No, you're just suddenly starting to smell really nice..."
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I, too, do not like twilight (to be honest I HATE it, but I won't go into that).
"yes. Yes I am." was the best part XD
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Last lines = ♥
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I've never read Twilight, never wanted to.
Should I though?
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Well, actually, if you go into it and just keep telling yourself it's supposed to sound like a bad fanfic, and go into it with a sense of humor, it's a funny read.
Just know that the purple prose is eye-burning and the logic extremely faulty. And read up on some spoilers that might really squick you. :| But yeah, if you read it with the idea it's supposed to be lulz-worthy, you should be fine with it.
((idk if you were looking for a serious answer, but...you got one. ;; ))
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I am still sad.
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I've got all the books, read them all several times, watched the movie twice -- and miraculously don't think its the greatest thing since sliced bread... Think its better than Harry Potter at this point in my life, but had I been asked three years prior HP would win hands down, and if I'm asked another five years in the future I'll probably say 'Neither are very good'... Yet say everyone should atleast try to read the first one if their interested in teenage romances and modern takes on supernatural mythology... I recomend reading atleast half of the first book.
*Needs a Laughing/Giggling Japan Icon*
The references, the literary virus infecting England, the characterization was PERFECT for both of them.
Oh, and America freaking out at the end about England smelling good: Icing. On. The. Cake. (But even without Twilight, there's enough fans in this community to keep him thinking/feeling that.)
Damn it, now I want USA pretend Vamp!feeding on UK. T_TThanks for writing this!
Thanks!
Also, Witch of Souls, I can not recommend that book to anyone. I thought that it sucked pretty hard. It does have a lot of fans though.
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I never read Twilight, actually I'm not really interested about it, but I know enough to get all the references XDDD Simply awesome!
Ah... and HP references... loved so much <3
The characterization is perfect and the fic is full of epic lines. Great job :D
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Awesome, made me guffaw heartily.
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And the last part? Totally hit the spot. XD
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This is awesome.
Oh I remember the HP days, the insane lines at midnight, grown men and women in costume XD
Hey is dressing up for premiers common in other countries?
Cause whenever something geeky comes out in US its like
HAPPY NERDY HALLOWEEN.:D
Also call me old fashioned but vampires do NOT sparkle they BURN!
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LOLLLLLLLL.
That just completed it :D
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D-does America do the pointy hat trick?
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Oh America. ....I wanna make a joke about America's taste in food but...
♥ Win
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Thanks for the laugh! Keep on writing!
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FUCKIN-
ahahahaha! xDDDDDD
-rolls over and dies-
...
Okay. Now I want Alfred sucking on Arthur's neeeeeeck D:
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Good Job! xDD
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Oh man. They were both perfect.
Love you so much right now.
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Oh man, now I really wanna see vampire!America/England art too. xD
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Seriously.
Anyone who can make fun of Twilight is a friend of mine.
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That was hilarious, the Harry Potter bit was also genius and the ending awesome! ;D
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chagrin
My god, I think I broke something laughing.
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Forgive my ignorance, but what does 'England suddenly smells nice' referring to or reference from?
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Chastity [Ched] being held in bondage and forced to read, but loves
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