Detroit 1885

A girl around the age of eleven walked around the streets of Detroit, a paper bag filled with fruits she got from the farmers market in her hand. She had dark brown hair, separated into two braids on the sides of her head, and bright blue eyes. She wore an old fashioned dress and boots, which looked rather cute on her, just like an eleven year old should.

Like any Saturday, the streets were busy with people, and trains powered by steam. Though it seemed impossible to get through the crowd without getting trampled or ran over, she navigated through it with ease. After a few years of people, a girl learns to get into a routine. This state has been her home for a long time, longer than possible to most, but it's different when you're the personification of the state of Michigan. It's not that she doesn't love this city, Detroit is one of the oldest cities she had, and every other weekend she came to visit them, but she just hated the city life.

Speaking of city life, the girl spotted a boy with short blonde hair and green eyes, who looked a few years older than her, and over eight inches taller that her. A smile grew on her face as she ran over to the male yelling, "Big brother Alexander!"

The thirteen year old boy turned around just in time to be tackled by the girl. He steadied himself to make sure he didn't fall over, and smiled, picking her up. "Little 'Licia, good morning." He seemed to be in a rush, but nothing was more important than a few minutes with a sibling.

She giggled, and said "What are you doing in Detroit? I thought you were busy with your own state." Alex was the personification of the state of New York, so it explained why he was so much taller and older than her.

He smirked, "Oh, well you know those automobiles that they use in Europe?" Alicia nodded, being there with Alfred once, so he continued, "Well there's this guy in your state, his name is Ford, and he made a new version of it."

Michigan could tell how excited he was, which was rather unusual for him. She had vaguely heard of the man, but didn't remember what his purpose was. "Really? Where is it?"

He pointed to a crowd forming about a block away, and she smiled, "Let's goooooo!"

When they got there, Alicia was too short to see over the crowd, so Alexander lifted her up onto his shoulders so she got a better view. This only cause him to get hit in the side of the face by a boot as she got adjusted.

As the two looked out to the front of the crowd, they saw a man looking somewhere around thirty or forty and was walking around a strange looking structure, it was all black and structured a bit strange, it left both of them in total awe. Around them, mindless chatter had started, and they all seemed to mention the words "Model T"

Michigan smiled "Alexander, I can't believe this is real! This has to be the greatest thing I have laid of my eyes on."

New York laughed, but it wasn't far from the truth for him as well, "I know, right? I'm taking one back with me to NYC, these are too good not to have one."

"Definitely!" she said, still in a daze, "How much does it cost?"

"Around five hundred dollars," As soon as he had said that, Alexander wished he hadn't because Alicia almost fell off his shoulders in surprise. "But let me cut you a deal," he said smirking, "I have a thousand bucks with me, I'll buy you a car if you can grow tall enough to drive one."

Alicia rolled her eyes at this, "Oh yeah, I'll just grow a foot in one day." She said sarcastically. Even if it was possible, she knew that New York was a bit greedy with his money. So there was no way she was getting one anytime soon.

Though the look on his face was a bit strange, "I wouldn't count it out, your economy will be booming with this automobile. It might just bring some more population in as well. Your luck might turn to the better."

The economy and population really had nothing to do with their height, it was how much land that the population took up. The economy took over their emotional well being, and lately she was feeling a bit down. She pouted, "Whatever, it's alright. Once I get big enough, I'll have the money to get my own stuff!" With the last sentence, Michigan pumped her fists into the air.

Alexander chuckled and set her on the ground, "Oh, alright. Well, I've gotta get going to my hotel." He said, and upon seeing a bigger pout form on Michigan's face, he said, "But I'll see you tomorrow, if that's alright." And in almost a flash, he was gone with the crowd.

Alicia picked up her bag back up, she was actually surprised that no one had stolen it while she wasn't looking, and continued her way back home.

-Time skip to the next morning-

Michigan stood in her kitchen, cooking eggs, frying bacon, and making toast. Her normal American breakfast, though when she went to sat down, a knock on her door distracted her. She opened it to see her big brother Alexander with the biggest grin on his face, "Oh hey there Yorkie, what's up?" His smile only got wider, so she interrupted him before he could get a word out, "You didn't."

He chuckled, "That hard to figure out?" He dug into his pockets only to pull out a pair of keys, "You are very lucky I love you 'Licia." The same pair of keys were dropped into her hands before he continued, "Now, I'll be back in an hour, I thought that would be enough time for you to check it out. Have fun." And with that, New York was once again gone. He didn't stay in one area too long, but that was fine. Alicia found that quirk great about her brother, much like her bipolarness.

She ran over to the curb in which her new car was park and she got the biggest smile on her face. As soon as she put one hand on it, an idea struck her brain. She knew it would be risky, but she had all her life to make it up to her brother if she failed.

She quickly ran inside to get a notebook and a wrench.

-Another short time skip-

"Hey Alicia! I'm back and I brought-" New York said as he came to Michigan's yard, where she currently sitting around what looked like a hunk of scrap metal. He dropped the bag he was carrying, in which various items spilt out. "What did you- YOU TOOK THE CAR APART?"

She looked up at him with about the same shocked face as he had, "I swear it isn't what it looks like!" She could see a vein forming in his forehead along with an eye twitch, and such she took out her notebook, "I took apart each piece carefully, writing notes on what piece connects to what, and a diagram on what each piece looks like! Plus, I'll be putting it all back together again!"

New York was seconds away from yelling at her, when he was reminded of when he was little and curious on how each thing he saw worked. Because of this, he took a deep breath and said, "Fine, but are you sure you can even do it?" He wasn't sure that Alicia could even try to piece it back together, but the confident look on her face let him cave in. "Fine, you have a week to try and get it running."

Michigan saluted before scampering off to her tool box.

Alexander took his head in his hands before turning, "My boss is going to kill me. He knew getting a car for her was a bad idea. I'm too young to die."

-Later that week-

New York knocked on to his sister's front door, only for it to swing open on him. "Alicia? Are you home?" He said as he started to venture further into her cabin. After carefully examining each room, he decided to try her back yard, where he saw her earlier in the dismantled mess that used to be a car. Before opening the door, he closed his eyes while whispering, "Please work, please be built."

An almost unrecognizable voice stunned him, "Alex! You won't believe it!" His eyes snapped open to see a girl only two inches shorter than him, with short hair that seemed to be almost boyish, with an oily bandana holding her bangs back, her dress was replaced with a T-shirt and overalls. The only thing that was the same of the old girl was her signature boots.

Alex was left dumb founded, "Who are you? What happened to my sister?"

She giggled, and put her hands on her hips, "Oh come on Alex! It's me!" She gestured to herself to help with the explanation, "I grew up! You said there was a chance!"

Alex sighed, he did say that, but he didn't mean it. He was just joking around, but looking at her, it was amazing. He hasn't seen anyone have such a quick growth spurt since Delaware. "I guess so, but this is still such a shock. Are you sure you're the Michigan that I know?"

She sighed, "You want proof?" Alicia then pulled the cloth off of her shoulder to reveal the burn scars spread across her shoulder. New York sighed, nothing could deny those scars, and there was only one person he knew that has those exact scars. "Alright, so are we done messing around? I want you to see this!"

Alicia tugged on his arm, so he would come with her to see what she had done. New York got very nervous all of the sudden, "You know Alicia, if you didn't mess up too bad, I can see if I can get someone to rebuild it."

She rolled her eyes at him, while tugging on his arm even harder, "Oh come on Yorkie, you gotta have just a little faith in me!"

As they rounded a corner, New York saw the greatest thing he could think off, the Model T almost exactly how it looked when he first picked it up. "How did you? But no state has accomplished that." After that statement, he realized something, "Alright, so it looks nice and new, but does it run?"

A big grin fell onto her face as she raced up to the car, almost tripping as she got next to it. Alex winced at this, hoping that she hadn't broken her skull or the car. Not even a few seconds later of her tinkering did they both hear the contraption roar to life. Alicia turned towards him and gave him a thumbs up, not that he even noticed because of how shocked he was. "How did you even? This seems like it should be impossible!"

She laughed at that statement and shouted over the engine, "I think I found my talent! And I'm so grateful that I love this so much. These are things are just so interesting and complex!" She then turned off the car quickly and stuck her tongue out in a childish way, "Oh and you're welcome!"

New York rubbed the back of his head nervously, "You are a genius, I'm sorry for doubting you, little 'Licia."

She pouted him, "You know I'm not that little anymore,"

"Yeah, but I'm still centuries older."

"Oh shush it, Yorkie."

The duo gave each other a stern glare then started laughing, "You wanna take a ride in your new car, little sister?"

A/N: So this is the first chapter in my one shot state series centered around my home state Michigan! I don't know how many chapters this is going to be, but I'm planning on updating this whenever I can get the chance! But I can't write this without you guys. If you guys want me to put your home state or just your favorite state in, send me some information of your state! Now, just remember that I will change their gender if I see fit. Just send me some history, and personality, actual name, and other random stuff!

I have some information for various states, and could look it up if need be, but I would appreciate if you guys gave me some help! The more history and personality you give, the more likely they will appear more often!

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