Author's Note: The chapters all follow a individual topic and are split into three parts of Puerto Rico's life, Child Puerto Rico from 1400-1500, Teen from 1500-1890, and Adult from 1890 onward. Every section of the timelines may or may not be connected, and the chapters are intended to be short bursts just like the show. Please enjoy and comment, constructive criticism is welcome.

The Men in Her Life: The Story of Mariana Yuquibo

Mariana is a small Nation in the Caribbean known as Puerto Rico. As a teen she was ruled by Spain like many other nations at the time. Puerto Rico is rather independently minded, and does not like being controlled. Thus, she never treated Spain very kindly. One day while Spain was managing the island…

1500's

"Puerto Rico!" he called. "I've got some work for you to do!" Spain said cheerily. "Do it yourself!" Puerto Rico quickly retorted back. Spain examined the teen girl. She was very petite, not even 5 feet tall, but she was extraordinarily physically fit thanks to the work she and those in her house had been doing for him, and her skin had tanned more from working outside, and the workers his nation imported. Still, Spain remained cautious feeling the fierce scowl in Puerto Rico's eyes under the bangs of her long black hair.

He slowly approached her. "Now, now, we've been through this before. You're my lackey, so you've got to do what I say. It'll be easier if you just listen—" "Get out of here!" The girl screams and punches Spain square in the nose, making blood spurt, bones crack, and the poor Spaniard fall flat to the ground. He knew what was coming next; Puerto Rico would pound the life out of him. He quickly rolls away as she comes at him, and he gets to his feet. As she charges at Spain, he manages to get his hand on her head, putting his weight on her as she face plants into the ground.

As Puerto Rico flails in the sand, Spain thanks the heavens that the unnatural strength she had could be stopped by taking advantage of her small stature.

1400's

When Puerto Rico was a child, she was raised by her father Taino. He taught her many things, including agriculture for instance.

Puerto Rico loved her land, the sparkling ocean and rivers, tropical forests, mountains, coasts, everything. Taino would often teach her gardening techniques he had learned over the years. One day she called to her father, "Papa look! The most beautiful flowers!" The man smiled, and picked a few of the white and violet flowers for her. "They are very beautiful," he smiled. A few of the other women from the village walked by. Taino noticed them, and a large smirk and blush appeared on his face. "Oh ladies!" he called. "Would you like some lovely flowers? Ladies!" Taino follows the women, swooning and calling after them. Puerto Rico sighed, her father was too girl crazy. She watched her father happily run after the women and giggled to herself. Even if he was strange, she still loved her dad.

1930's

As an adult, Puerto Rico is ruled by America, which leaves them both in awkward situations. One time when America visited her house…

"Hey, how's everything going?" the blond exclaims as he appears behind her. Puerto Rico immediately turns around punches America in the stomach. He falls, and begins coughing and gasping for air. The girl yells, "Everyone is poor because of you! Fix it now!" America winces at her yelling, and takes note of her dirty and worn clothes. "C'mon Mariana," he says. He's the only one who refers to her by that name. "These things take time." he stands and brushes himself off.

Puerto Rico glares at him. "This is all your fault because you couldn't handle that stupid stock market! Look at how miserable everyone is!" She storms off, and America follows. They walk through her house, and see the terrible condition everyone is in. "Alfred," she calls him, "You've got to do something." America thinks for a moment, scratching the back of his head. "Well, we should keep everyone's morale up! Get their minds off of it!" Puerto Rico nearly punched him again, but held back because he was at least trying. "That's barely a temporary solution," she said in a way that made America shudder a bit. "But you've got to keep your hopes up! That's the first step!" he smiles wide at her. She turns her head away, hiding some pink growing in her cheeks, "Alright," she sighs.

Later America and Puerto Rico are among a crowd of people. Scrounging together what resources they could, the two threw a party. Even America knew this was the best way to stay on Puerto Rico's good side is to get her to do something she enjoys, and there's nothing she enjoys more than dancing. As the music plays, everyone comes together to dance and sing. America smiles now that everyone is having a good time. Puerto Rico holds out a hand to the blond, "Try to keep up." she says. America beams and takes her hand. "You got it!"