Rating: K+

Warnings: None

Characters: All of Canada

Genres: Humour, Family

Disclaimer: Not only do I not own Hetalia, I also don't own the Provinces and Territories or but I do own their interpretations after looking at a few sources…

NHL Lockout 2012

September 2012

"You can't do this to us!"

"No Hockey?!"

"Absolutely unacceptable!"

"And we just got the Jets back!"

Canada was backed up against the wall by his provinces and territories. "Hey everyone let's calm down for a while."

That statement was met by even more protest.

"EVERYONE SHUT UP!"

"New York?"

"How did you get in?"

"This is a Canadian matter! Go back you stupid Yank"

New York cleared his throat "If you're looking for a Yankee, I would suggest Massey. However, I know we are all… slightly upset with the current situation."

"Slightly upset? They're about to start a riot!" Canada said. "How did you get in here anyways?"

New York ignored him "We've all had hard economic times. No doubt your governments have had troubles with unions and public sector jobs."

A few of the provinces bristled. Clearly NY had struck a nerve. "Of course that is to be expected from right-winged individuals."

"Hey! My government's liberal!"

NY raised his eyebrow "And when did I say anything about governments or parties. Geez for once it's the rest of the world who is more capitalist." (1)

"We aren't getting more American!"

"Who said anything about America?" Unfortunately New York, just like England, knew exactly what buttons to push to get the right reactions.

"You know he's sorta right." Nova Scotia said, not wanting anyone to get the better of her.

"'Bout which part? The hockey or the economy?" Saskatchewan asked.

NS shrugged. "Both I guess. But you know, the hockey is a result of the economy."

The people in the room started muttering.

"More tax cuts!" Someone yelled

"More Government Spending!" another joined in. Soon the room wasn't squabbling about hockey anymore but about government policies.

"You know this is how it is every time in my country" New York muttered to New Brunswick "Except there's 50 of us and our nation isn't trying to calm everyone down."

"Hein? (Fr: What/Eh/Huh?) No wonder Congress never gets anything done."

January 6th 2013

Canada ran into the conference hall in Montreal.

"Sorry I'm late everyone but you'll never guess what happened!" he almost shouted.

Now Canada never shouted. Not unless there were certain things he either got really mad or exited about. America hasn't done anything outrageously bad, other than the usual that is and the human rights issues in the middle east were getting old. That could only mean one thing.

"Hockey's back on!" Nova Scotia stood up.

Matthew nodded. The room broke out in cheers.

Nova Scotia high fived PEI.

New Brunswick and Saskatchewan were talking excitedly about prospects for this year's winners.

Manitoba was going on and on and on about the Jets to Alberta who was ignoring him and having an argument with BC.

Ontario and Quebec embraced each other and shouted out in happiness. Then realizing what they were doing they retracted and coughed.

"That incident never happened."

"Quel incident?"

Unfortunately the 'incident' hadn't gone unnoticed by Newfoundland who was discretely tucking his phone into his pocket.

"When's the first game?" Northwest asked.

"The 19th. And you'll never guess what one of the opening matches is. The leafs vs. the Habs."

"Ooooouuuuu"

Ontario and Quebec turned to each other "Well then, my friend, I will see you on the 19th"

"Oui, mon ami. I think I will."

Francophone cleared her throat. "Well then, it is unlikely we will get anything productive done today so I think we'll resume the meeting tomorrow"

Everyone began collecting their papers and started to leave.

"T'sé quo? (Joual: You know what?)" Quebec called out to Ontario. "You're going down."

Ontario sighed. "Yeah. Probably."

Notes

I had New York show up because the NHL official address is in New York, New York.

(1) Sorry, we just learned fiscal policy in class XD. Will probably write about any fiscal cliffieness after I finish econ.

YYAAAAYYYY! WWEEEEE WWWOOOOOONNNNNN!

*cough* *cough* Alright. Next chapter will be Am. Revolution, from Matthew's POV.