PurpleLuna98 here, with another story idea! This is just a prologue, and I don't really know if I should continue with this story. This is really short, as it isn't an actual chapter, but I hope you guys like it!

Disclaimer: I don't own Hetalia, or the characters used.

Song of the Chapter: Radioactive by Imagine Dragons

April 23, 2013

"B-but why can't we do this with the rest of the world helping us?" America asked, obviously angry with his 'boss'. He was seriously doubting the President of the United States right now.

"America, calm down. We will be fine. We won't need the rest of the world. If you'll listen, then you would see that. Congress has-"

"To hell with Congress! Do you really think I'm going to leave Japan? Or Russia? And what about Israel? I am her only ally! Or think about Saudi Arabia and Kuwait! I'm their major trading partner! Without me, they'll go bankrupt!"

The president looked pained. "Yes, we are very aware of that, America. We have sent ahead checks for countries like Saudi Arabia who will feel the pain when we leave. Israel... Well, I've asked Japan if he'll look after her. He agreed, though he was confused about why I asked. There is no need to worry."

America narrowed his eyes. "Why would I leave my friends like that?"

"America... I didn't want to show you this, but... Look at what we're going to make when we leave."

The President passed America a blueprint. America looked down at it, then saw that it could make most of the world's problems disappear. "Oh my god! We need to-!"

"No, America. Think about it: yes, the richer countries would benefit from this. But what about the countries that barely have enough money to keep themselves going?"

America stared at him. "That's why..."

"That's why we have to break away. America can't keep secrets for long, so we have to keep this one for as long as we possibly can. Got it?"

America's eyes darkened. He understood, although he knew that without explaining this, which he couldn't, the rest of the world wouldn't. "I understand completely. Let's get it started."

•••

May 13, 2013

American troops withdrew from all corners of the world, Vietnam, the Koreas, Japan, even the Middle Eastern countries. All American citizens that still had a citizenship were given ten days to pack up and return to America, or never see the country again and have their citizenship revoked.

The world watched as flights to America were announced illegal, and that any plane other than ones carrying returning American troops and/or passengers would be shot out of the sky.

The troops that returned home were given a couple days rest, then they were assigned to protect the American borders with Canada and Mexico in Alaska, Hawaii, the Northern states, and the Southern states. Deaths increased as the borders were manned, but America didn't stop there.

The country next cut off all ties with nations, trading or otherwise. The Middle East could only watch as their best trading partner stopped buying oil, and Brazil and other South American nations could only watch as their best trading partner stopped buying fruit and timber.

Only days later, America was completely alone. A world meeting was called, and everyone was surprised to find the country that had caused so much misery had shown up. When Germany called the meeting, said nation stood up, his usual cheerful demeanor gone from all aspects of his face.

"I announce to the world that I am officially becoming isolated. I will have no outside contacts with anyone, excluding my twin, Canada. Anyone other than Canada who tries to enter my borders will be shot down without a second thought. Anyone who tries to contact my nation will be ignored. "

He took a breath. "I will pay back all of my debts. Once this is done, my country will go on complete lockdown. No one will be able to enter, again excluding Canada. I will set up a 20-mile navy perimeter around my shoreline, 32.186 kilometers for anyone who doesn't use miles, and I will have planes patrolling the airspace above my country. Of course, this includes Hawaii and Alaska. I will ask my territories if they wish to become part of the United States; if they do not wish to, I will give them independence. If they decide for independence, I will also cut off ties with them."

"That is all." The nation of America finished.

The world stared at the once-cheerful nation. His eyes were blank, void of all emotion. He sat down just as another European nation sprang up.

"Bloody hell, America! Why would you even do such a thing? You've never been able to survive without help from some other nation, so why would you try now? Why cut off all ties?!"

Someone from the Middle Eastern end of the table stood. "Mr. America, you are my biggest trading partner! Without you, I will go bankrupt! So would Kuwait and many other nations! Would you really wish that fate upon us?!" Saudi Arabia demanded, her black hair falling into her blazing golden eyes.

Mexico stood. "What about all my immigrants? You've never denied them entrance as long as they had the right paperwork!"

"Da, and you wouldn't dare leave me in the dark, now would you, Comrade?" Russia said from the middle of the Asia/Europe side of the table.

Similar cries of alarm and protest were heard from all over the world. The nation these were directed at, however, had long since tuned them out. In fact, he stood up again.

The world quieted. Everyone stared at the nation who paid them no heed whatsoever.

"That is all. This is goodbye, from America."

The world watched in stunned silence as the nation stepped out, not glancing back. Nations rushed after him, such as Israel and Japan, but they came back moments later. Their faces were downcast. Israel was trying to hold back her tears.

The nation that had kept the world from falling apart had officially announced that he would not be apart of the world anymore.

And no one could think of any way to stop it from happening.

The first chapter will be posted shortly after this. Questions/comments/concerns can be voiced through PMs to me or a review. Either would be highly appreciated. I hope everyone liked it, although it was kind of sad...

~PurpleLuna98