A knock sounded on Canada's door, and Ivan looked up. Hope was sound asleep in her room, and Canada had left to buy grocery shop an hour ago. He slowly got up and made his way to the door. Who met him on the doorstep surprised him. "Shelby?"

The brunette's face was red, her eyes pink and watery. Her fists were clenched tightly around Apollo's leash, who barked and jumped up in an attempt to lick Russia's face in greeting.

"Oh, R-Russia." She stuttered in a tight voice. "Is... Hope home?"

"She is sleeping, comrade, but I can pass a message." The country reassured her.

"I..." She covered her mouth with her free hand. "Alfred broke up with me." She sobbed.

His violet eyes widened. "What?"

She nodded, turning away from him as she attempted to collect herself. "M-my parents won't let me- they won't let me keep Apollo." She explained. "I was wondering if Hope would take him. I know Hope- she l-l-loves him, and that she's living here again. I can't take him to the pound." She cried. "He deserves lots of petting and love and walks."

Russia blinked. "Well, I am sure that Canada would not mind letting Hope keep Apollo here."

"Th-thank you." She stated as she handed Russia the leash. Apollo entered the house and began running around, assessing his new surroundings.

"It is no problem comrade. Would... You like to stay? Canada will be home soon and you can explain what has happened, da?"

Shelby seemed to almost cringe at the idea. "No... Matthew looks too much like Alfred. I don't think I can do that." She stated. "Just make sure they take care of Apollo. He means the world to me."

At that, she closed the door for Russia.

He stared ahead in shock. It was very sudden and almost unbelievable. Shelby meant the world to America; that was obvious to anyone. Why would he break up with her and send her away like that?

As the Russian stood near the entrance, Apollo ran up to the door and barked, looking around in search of the brunette. When he didn't find her then, he ran around the entire house in search of his owner. After scouring the house for any sign of her, he realized she wasn't there, and he began to whimper.