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A Rose of Any Other Name
❝──•─◦─⊷☁🌹☁⊶─◦─•──❜Official Name:
N A T I O N
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★ United States of America
Government:
★ Federal Republic
Founding Date:
★ Debated; Unresolved
Independence Date:
★ 04 July 1776
Languages:
★ No Official Language
★ Over 500 spoken in the US
★ English 80% • Spanish 12.4%
Indo-European languages 3.7%
Asian and Pacific languages 3%
Other languages 0.9%
Cultures:
★ Melting Pot
Associations:
★ List
Flag:Color Meaning:
★ White: Purity & Innocence
★ Old Glory Red: Hardiness & Valor
★ Old Glory Blue: Vigilance, Perseverance, & Justice.
Design Meaning:
★ Stars: 50 states of the United States of America
★ Stripes: Original Thirteen British Colonies
Flag Nicknames:
★ Stars and Stripes
★ Old Glory
★ Star-Spangled Banner
❝──•─◦─⊷☁🌹☁⊶─◦─•──❜Full Name:
H U M A N
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★ Aponi C. Rosita
Meaning:
★ First Name: Aponi
⋆ Blackfoot: Butterfly
★ Middle Name: Clarisse
⋆ French: Bright; shining and gentle; famous
★ Last Name: Rosita
⋆ Spanish diminutive of Rosa.
Nicknames:
★ Ponygirl, Rosie, Wings
Gender:
★ Default: Cisfemale*
*May change in AUs
Age:
★ 19
Sexual Orientation:
★ No label*
* Varies in AU
Ethnicity:
★ Mixed
❝──•─◦─⊷☁🌹☁⊶─◦─•──❜Date of Birth:
B A C K G R O U N D
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★ 04 July
Place of Birth:
★ Dover, Delaware
Zodiac:
★ Cancer
Astrology Data:
★ ☉ ♋ 13°19' ☽ ♒ 27°10 Asc.♐ 12°21
Species:
★ Anthropomorphic Personification
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A P P E A R A N C E
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★ Aponi’s body type would nearly be the same of her 1P counterpart, however she is more rounded and has some chubbiness to her.
Standing at 5'4", Aponi has soft-brown skin, dark maroon eyes, and short wavy auburn brown hair that is thick, voluminous, and reflects a reddish tint. She loves to keep her hair short and styles it as a classic bob with her bangs parted in the middle with her face accented by her side long bangs. Her eyes are almond shaped that she accents with smoky eye-shadow and bold eyeliner; she likes to wear dark to neutral hues of red, brown, and the occasional orange. She has a plump hourglass body that she feels confident in and prefers chic and bold styles of clothing that complement and reflect her person. She wears a turquoise pendent that has a lot of sentimental value and her favorite pair of black sunglasses.
She prefers earthy palettes that remind her of seasons or climates such as earthy greens, metallic silvers, rich maroon reds, ocean blues, and midnight shades.
Identifying Markers:
★ Her Hair
⋆ Classic flipper bob
★ Necklace:
⋆ Turquoise Pendant.
★ Bomber Jacket
Accessories:
★ Sunglasses
★ Piercings
★ Necklace
★ Bomber Jacket
Physical Symbolism/Representation:
★ Canon Unknown?
Clothing:
★ Her first outfit is her canon outfit.
★ Other outfits are WIP.
❝──•─◦─⊷☁🌹☁⊶─◦─•──❜Infancy:
H I S T O R Y
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★ Year: 1585Read More…
Before this child received her human name, she first called herself Roanoke. For her first time, Roanoke wakes up nearby a when darkness covers her. She hears the quiet whispers of the winds and the chirping of the woodland creatures. She feels cold. She sees that she wears bearskins and little moccasins that keep her warm. Curious of her new existence, Roanoke ventures the land she is in to see that there are lights within the woods and she travels to it. On her way, she comes across of nest of rabbits and takes a sleeping spotted rabbit as her companion.
Roanoke eventually wanders into the village, but it is too dark to see the whole appearance. She can only see the burning kindle of the fireplaces of the tattered homes. However, she can feel the despair of the people who live here and the dread of death looming over. Wanting answers despite her uneasiness, she sleeps outside a home until morning, waking up when she hears the whispers and murmurs of her presence. Roanoke ignores them when she walks to find the leader and sees that the people are much lighter in color and different in their clothing.
It is not long until the girl finds the founder, Sir Walter Raleigh, who is confused by the child but the man can sense that this girl is important to the colony. Roanoke eagerly states she will search for help in the recovery of her colony as it makes her feel ill, however she is told not to by Raleigh.
"It is too late for Roanoke."
This upsets the girl and out of spite, she stays with the colonists to later outlive them. However now she’s lost her name and calls herself the Lost Colony. Her people failed and in their time, they've committed awful and disgusting deeds. She did try to help and give up her personal foods so that the humans could eat, but them unable to hunt and harvest made them useless. She's able to travel the lands freely and meets her sister Omaha. First the child is surprised and strikes the elder with her irregular strength, but the older nation calms the child down. Omaha is the first to give the former Roanoke colony her first pair of earrings.
★ Year: 1607Read More…
In this time, Lost Colony becomes Virginia. An innate instinct compels the girl to travel where she feels "Virginia". It has taken a lot of her siblings’ land but it's still Virginia to her. She meets more light skinned people and they look a lot better than when she was Roanoke. She absolutely adores how lively these people are, well in comparison to now dead Roanoke people. Virginia plays with the kids and shows them all the stuff she knows and they’re amazing; she tried helping the older folks with heavy lifting, but they don’t believe a small girl like her can do it. She tends to break whatever object they were trying to move to prove a point. She did not like it when Raleigh underestimated her, she will not have anyone else do the same.
Eventually she learns that these people can hunt, gather, and are kind of able to make exchanges with her siblings but…they fight a lot. These strangers have weird rules and beliefs that conflict with what her siblings and their people do. This fighting makes Virginia angry because she can see that she’s connected to all of them but they make her mind unbalanced. Any time her siblings or the colonists fight, she fights back. She throws tantrums and she lashes out at anyone who starts the fighting. They want to be aggressive, she’ll be aggressive. That’s what she’s learned. Neither group aren’t exactly nice to her, but they know she's important. Well, as important as a child could be.
The colonists soon figure that this girl has a similar status with their nation and the colony's Governor Edward Wingfield states how the British Empire would be delighted to hear of such news. Wingfield convinces Virginia to stay in her land so that she may meet England and she did.
The British Empire is…a devil; she’s rude, conniving, and utterly controlling. She even went so far to try and remove Virginia's piercings and make her wear "proper" clothing, but the girl realizes that the British Empire is just like the people she’s sent and like the others colonizing. Albeit, it is England who is dominating the world and Virginia's growing state are those results.
"Go to hell, Engwand."
The island nation does not appreciate Virginia’s attitude and Virginia wants to do nothing to please the mean woman. Over time, the little girl comes up with one demand if the Empire wishes for Virginia to behave.
"I want a pink gown with a red ribbon."
★ Year: 1620Read More…
Virginia doesn't realize when she stopped referring herself as just Virginia, but she's also picked up New England as her name. This new development must be the result of Ms. England herself, she is gaining more territories and it is adding onto Virginia -err New England now.
New England finds that there are new people in the land that fits her new name and they are… strict and ghastly. She cannot remember the last time she's seen people so void of life and color but she humors herself to learn why. Who is the right mind would live life so dully? The child learns they are called Puritans and after a moment's thought, wants to see what these people are like. Thought she would not want to admit it, Ms. England did say for her to start learning about her people to truly be her people. The first day she meets them and they, like Ms. England, do not approve of her earrings and try to get her to wear darks because that is their way. She bites a woman for going near her ears.
The Puritans do not get along well with the local Natives and the various sides of her, again, could not get along. And again, it is the outsiders who are winning. This irritates New England a lot, there is always dread and fighting when these people keep coming and it’s not like it was any different with her local siblings. They had their own problems too and just fighting, fighting, and more fighting on all sides. This made her want to fight.
New England figures that if all her areas had fighting in it, maybe she’ll find siblings who aren’t fighting. She leaves and tries visiting her neighboring siblings, but they can tell she’s different. This annoys her and unfortunately, with the estrangement between the Natives and the colonists, her siblings begin to be weary of the young girl. She has unspeakable strength, will power, and those the people she’s connected to bring war to the local tribes. New England brings wrath and she is angry. 'Go to hell, Engwand.' Is the phrase she thinks.
Childhood:
★ Years: 1663-1713Read More…
Many events happen to New England during these with the first being her form changing twice. The first change she appears to be 5 or 6 years old and her clothing is simple girl’s dress; this change happens during her travels looking for flowers when she instead, meets her sister Blackfoot. When New England met the elder nation, the two had played games that Blackfoot taught to the girl. This lead to Blackfoot naming New England "Aponi". It meant "Butterfly" but could also mean for Aponi to rest, and in particular to lay her anger asleep. Aponi, with her new name, feels like she should try to change too. The young girl returns to the lands that call to her and begins her search for Ms. England. However the girl discovers the woman is hardly in Aponi’s lands.
The second event traumatizes Aponi; It is the Salem Witch Trials and she is accused of being a witch. An elder she's met years ago is in Salem coos on how she's not changed one bit and remark on her new change of clothes. This causes bystanders to see Aponi as a witch for her ageless body and unexplained charisma toward others. Their fear is stronger than their connection to her and she dies for the first time. When she comes too, she screams at the individuals who tried to kill her but she’s crying but she’s so mad too. She leaves Salem and does not want to return for a long time. She’s so angry at the humans.
Between the time she leaves Salem, Aponi ages once again to 12 and she receives her turquoise necklace from her sister Aztec. Aztec helps coach Aponi to control her anger and to find ways to cope with it, the elder woman also consoles Aponi for her hardships.
In her travels, Aponi later comes across more people however they aren't just British but there's French, Dutch, Spanish, and others too. She finds that their words are easy to learn too though she’s not exactly perfect, but she can at least say the syllables nicely. Also, Aponi discovers she can walk into Florida now but she can sense there's no connection to the area. It's the same for the non-British areas too.
Unfortunately, when Ms. England discovers this, she firmly tells Aponi that she cannot roam wherever she pleases, to which the girl replies, "Go to hell, England."
Adolescence:
★ Years: 1732-1784Read More…
To Aponi’s relief, it turns out Ms. England hardly visits the American colonies and in 1732 Aponi gets a new colonial name, she becomes the Thirteen Colonies. From her new name and land status Aponi also ages to become 17 years old, much to Ms. England's surprise. Moreover, the British woman would mainly refer to the colony as Thirteen or Ponygirl as the Empire refuses to use her human name. Ms. England renames Aponi to April but the girl never responds to this name. “April” isn’t sure why she never fought against Ms. England, but she can’t find herself to be angry. She simply feels hurt. "Go to hell, England." Would be the colony's tearful words.
As the years went by, “April’s” people became accustomed to the lack of British interference however at the same time, their British counterparts begun alienating “April’s” people. The homeland hardly considers the colonial folk as British and this hurts the dignity of the people who love their homeland first. It was considered an honor to enter the New World however now relatives and friends are distancing themselves from the colony? It was Ms. England who paid no attention to “April” and now it was angering the young woman. Plus, it didn't help with how ridiculous some of Ms. England's rules are:
"Don't buy tea from anyone except me."
"Don't be close to anyone except me."
"Don't trade with anyone except me."
"All these taxes are necessary."
"Shelter my soldiers because I say so."
"Feed my soldiers because I say so."
"The king speaks for you."
This began to irritate the colonists and “April” herself; Ms. England would not give her people the freedom and respect she wanted so a plan was devised. The Thirteen Colonies would no longer be British ruled. It was difficult and crazy, but her raw strength convinced herself that it is possible. In 1775 “April” begins her revolution by reclaiming her human name and in 1776 she makes a new name for herself.
The United States of America.
With the assistance from France and teachings from Prussia, Aponi's American Revolution becomes a controversy amongst the nation she is fighting and within the Thirteen Colonies as well. There are Rebels, Loyalists, and redcoats mixed within her lands and if America is to survive the rebels must plan and fight with all they got. Her rebels knew the lands way more than the rotating redcoats and her men used guerrilla warfare as their advantage. They bootlegged ammo, guns, swords, and anything they could grab for the insurance of America. There are many sacrifices, but the rebels are inspired by the hope of independence
It shouldn't have been possible, but on the eighth year the colony finally wins. America is victorious over the British forces and the next year America is recognized as her own country and she changes to 18.
Adulthood:
★ Years: 1784-CurrentRead More…
Many events happen shaping Aponi's nation to which her newly acquired nationhood did not come easy for the first of her years as a nation. There was no government, leadership, or stability in America and the states were in constant fighting over trade. Again, there was fighting. There were notions for political isolation and regards to commercial trades became reoccurring issues. All this fighting made the new nation absolutely loath how humans had to complicate everything and thus made herself complicated. She is tired of being angry. She’s tired of being mad. She was tired of being furious. However… she knows she loves her people but they can really push her buttons and she’s sick of the same ugly emotions. She’d like some peace and quiet too.
As the years go by, she's reminded of her place as a nation. America and her country's history is shaped by her people and for every move, mistake, and action her country takes. It weighs down on her. Her brothers. Her sisters. From all sides of the world. Their people. Her people. Some abused. Killed. Erased. Forgotten. It weighs down on her. A melting pot of cultures. They all clash. The ideas of justice. Equality. Rights. Liberty. Opportunity Happiness. It's a joke, but it's a joke that makes her… emotional.
There's so many things that haunt her and the ghosts are so alive, but the American people want to be the heroes and Aponi figures she’ll play the role and ignores the consequences. She’s not allowed to control her people so let them do what they want. She didn’t start the fire. So, her people made the American Dream.
Family. Friends. Stability. Peace. Happiness. Jobs.
Dreams, that’s all Americans can do. Dream. Dream to achieve. Dream of success. Dream of promises. Aponi sees that she fits her name. Blackfoot told her that butterflies symbolize dreams and sleep. How true she fits her name. Dreams to be better. To a better tomorrow. To a better future. To a better America. Dreams for everything. Aponi decides she wants to make peace for herself, however this time she only wants to look at the positives.
At one point, Aponi decides to honor her middle name after Elizabeth Clarisse Clovis-Lange and her last name from Franklin D. Roosevelt. Clovis-Lange was a remarkable woman Aponi had met in Virginia back in the 1800s and FDR turned things around for her country. Although, Aponi takes “Rosita” instead to reference Roosevelt, her national flower, and her Spanish influence as a nice gab toward Ms. England.
Today at 19, Aponi C. Rosita aka The United States of America is a world superpower and she feels like she's in the center of the world stage.
Personality:
★ Aponi's true nature is a woman of freedom and justice. She is passionate for the protection of life and to listen to the voices of the people. Having witnessed years of violence, suppression, and oppression of people who she believed did not deserve it, she cannot allow herself to be silent and acts on her beliefs. However, for the longest time she’s focused on anger to where she now focuses on a happier outlook.
Aponi is straight to the point of her conversations and can be really tricky with her words. She doesn't waste time flattering people up to get their approval but instead aims to convince them that she's right and that they should follow her lead. This not to mean she's coldly manipulating, but that she's able to read people and the atmosphere so she can use those factors to her advantage. Often time she's either the efficient choice or the complicated choice. This may be a result from the charismatic swindlers known in her history.
She absolutely loves to talk about engineering, science, and sports.
❝──•─◦─⊷☁🌹☁⊶─◦─•──❜England:
R E L A T I O N S
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★ In her colonial years Aponi did not at all get along with England and had a strong dislike of the British nation. However, in modern years the two have rekindled their relationship to be more familial and England is considered to be one of her closest friends.
Canada:
★ Having spent many of her colony days with Canada and growing up so close, this nation is regarded as not just Aponi's best friend but the one she can call sister proudly. This arctic nation know how to play, rough house, and never leave a dull moment. She may look tough and intimidating but she has connections of where the best events are. Aponi loves how wild yet cunning her sister is.
France:
★ To be written
Prussia:
★ To be written
Japan:
★ To be written
❝──•─◦─⊷☁🌹☁⊶─◦─•──❜Likes:
N O T E S
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★ Herself (American Pride)
⋆ Gorgeous chic clothing, in/formal
★ Luxury
⋆ Cooking, DIY projects, & cars + mechanics
★ Engineering, physical & psychological sciences
⋆ Sports
Dislikes:
★ Being underestimated
⋆ Not having time to get ready
★ Cooking Shows
⋆ People ignoring her
★ Not being right
⋆ Sometimes England (2PNyo)
★ Pessimism; Giving Up
⋆ Making mistakes
Fears:
★ Large bodies of water
★ Magic
★ Isolation
Miscellaneous:
★ Spanish Dialect: Caló
★ Knows ASL.
Although Aponi/America starts out as Roanoke— Dover, Delaware is her place of birth due to Delaware being the first colony to become a state. This is more so directed to "United States of America" evolving from the 13 Colonies.
Aponi has degrees in engineering, philosophy, and psychology as she loves to learn about the different types of sciences. She also has teaching certificates so that she may teach physical education and/or engineering courses. Her engineering and sports positions can be noted on her bomber jacket with a wrench hitting a baseball.
She absolutely loves mechanics, watching car shows, and admiring all sorts of vehicles. She just loves the aesthetics and the structures of them.
The nailed bat she wields is only for bluffs, as she does not have the heart to use it for real― it's too cruel otherwise.
Artistic Liberties:
★ Aponi's weight and hair style is different than what canonly is depicted. This is mainly for showing hair style and weight variants among women.
❝──•─◦─⊷☁🌹☁⊶─◦─•──❜🅾🅽🅴: Newly Formed!America Could Roam North America
H E A D C A N O N S
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★ Due to a common thread of Native Americans believing people did not own land, this allowed "loose" boundaries between the Native American Nations. From the loose boundaries, Baby!America is able to walk anywhere her little feet can take her. This would be the same for rest of the Americas before meeting their colonizers.
When Baby!America finally meets Ms. England, her colonizer's influence of boundaries causes America unable to move towards other colonizers' colonies.
🆃🆆🅾: Nations Can Learn Languages Through Their People
★ Though this headcanon contradicts true canon which nations speak all languages at once despite France has never learned English; this headcanon is that a Nation can be influenced to learn a language if their people know it. This allows for a faster learning process than practicing on their on. When applied to America as a territory, she is able to connect to those around her and learn their words at a faster rate in practicing the sounds and guessing the meanings.
Other times, if there is an abundance of a particular language, the Nation will subconsciously learn it without knowing.
🆃🅷🆁🅴🅴:
★ Considering family dynamics in Hetalia is incredibly complex and inconsistent in usage, this headcanon believes that the familial context of the series goes as such:- Nations in question must have a mutual agreement of using familiar terms.
- Nations in question must have incredible ancestral or cultural relevancy towards another.
- Familial terms are not complete if one party does not comply with the recognition of relatedness.
- Most common family bonds are adoptive/sibling relations with grand/parental and cousin bonds being incredibly rare.
- To be granted the right to be called for a familial relationship is also a term of respect.
