Things I, An Intellectual, Have Learned
Disclaimer: I do not own any of the following people, as they were historical figures that have been adapted by Lin Manuel Miranda in order to create the amazing world of Hamilton we have come to know and love. All underlined words were meant to have strikethrough text, but it is not supported on this site, so underline will have to suffice for now.
Chapter One: Hamilton
1. Fathers are the worst. My so-called "father" abandoned me, and I will never call someone "Dad" again, lest he leave as well.
2. Talk less; smile more. A note from Burr, my first friend and fellow orphan who I look up to more than a grown man should probably admit.
3. Laurens, Lafayette, and Hercules are the best friends I could ever hope for. They also want a revolution and freedom. What are the odds? We'll always be together as a united Hamilsquad team.
4. George Washington is my new father-figure or "Dad", even though I swore to never use that word again. He's exactly what I always imagined him to be, and a great role model as well. Though I am too vulnerable to be called "son".
5. Charles Lee is a wimp. Seriously. General Washington aka George made a terrible choice, not one I approve of. At all. Similarly, John Jay is a weenie. Who gets sick after writing a mere five essays? (Even Madison wrote twenty-nine.)
6. Aaron Burr changed political parties to run against my father-in-law. And won. Time for me to kill him. I joke. Not really. No, seriously. Maybe I'll opt for a harsh chewing out. I think Eliza would actually approve that plan.
7. Thomas Jefferson reminds me that I did not honor my promise to Lafayette, but King Louis is dead. Lafayette is still my friend, and I know he will figure something out. Meanwhile, Jefferson called Washington my "Daddy" in public today. Apparently, we are drawing attention.
8. Don't publish a pamphlet about the affair you had with someone else's wife. (Apparently, such an action causes everyone to believe you are one of the most unpredictable, sleazy men in government. Your career pretty much disintegrates in front of your eyes. Also, such an action apparently makes your wife incredibly mad at you, after your sister-in-law slaps you with the greatest verbal comebacks in the history of the world. Her turn of phrase still wounds me to this day as I write this.)
9. Don't give your son duel advice. You will both lose. Philip, my darling son who outshines the morning sun, I am so sorry. I never meant for this to happen. How could I have protected you more? I always promised to be around and make the world safe for you. I failed you, Philip. Please forgive me. I do not deserve your forgiveness.
10. Don't challenge Burr to a duel. Ever. Apparently, the guy shoots to kill. Woulda been nice to know before, you know. I challenged him and thus committed a grave mistake. This is why you don't lie to your wife about your whereabouts, kids.
Author's Note: And there it is! Chapter One of my very first Hamilton FanFiction! My younger sister Madison has been obsessed with the musical for about four or five months now, and she has made me a fan over the past two months. This story is dedicated to her, so I hope you enjoy, Madison! There will be more chapters to this, each with a different character, so stay tuned! If anyone has any suggestions for future characters or future realizations, please drop them in a PM or a review! I have six of the next chapter ready for George Washington and all of Aaron Burr's written for Chapter Five, but don't hesitate to tell me if you have any ideas! As always, reviews are always appreciated; until next time!
