I don't own any characters except my own. Hamilton belongs to Lin Manuel Miranda.
"Eliza, it's time to go." Called Philip Schuyler as he carried a suitcase in his arms.
"Coming father!" called a small black haired girl in blue as she hurried downstairs with a tiny suitcase in her arms.
By the stairs, stood Eliza's sisters Angelina and Maragarita or as she was known to her friends and family 'Peggy'.
"It's no fair, how come she gets to go with you father." Angelina pouted as she folded her arms over her orange dress.
"Don't feel bad, I'm not going either." Peggy reminded her older sister as she tried to cheer her up.
"Guys, I promise you I'll bring you guys something each." Eliza assured her sisters as she wrapped them in a tight hug. Philip briefly joined the hug, but ended it when his servant said
"Master Schuyler and young Elizabeth your carriage is waiting."
Eliza waved to her sisters as she and their father walked out their doorstep. Soon Eliza and her father were in their carriage driving further from their home and towards the home of the six nations. Eliza didn't know what excited her more, going on a trip with her father or meeting members of the six nations! The things she heard about what he was doing now, filled Eliza with wonder.
"Eliza, are you excited?" asked her father.
"Yes, I've been looking forward to this for so long now." Eliza said with joy. "Besides it's been so long since you and I spent time together." She added.
"I know, when was the last time when it was just the two of us." Philip remarked wistfully.
"Yeah…" was all Eliza could say.
As the carriage drove on, Eliza and Philip talked about many things before they stopped to rest and have dinner for the night at a tavern.
"Now, remember after we stay here, we'll be traveling through the wildness. Once we go there you must always do as I say." The General reminded his daughter as they entered the tavern.
"Yes father." Eliza promised as she and her father walked over towards the main desk.
After signing in, Philip and Eliza placed their small baggage in their room, before they went downstairs for dinner. As they reached they table and met with their waiter all Eliza and Philip could do was wait for their food.
"So what was your favorite part of the trip so far?" Philip wondered as Eliza resisted the urge to look around the room.
"I guess seeing the towns and the people in them."' Eliza replied.
Philip smiled as he said "Me too."
After dinner, Philip and Eliza were about to head upstairs when they heard a familiar voice call "Philip and young Eliza?"
At once, both Philip and Eliza let out a gasp of shock. Could it be? It really be him?
Then both Philip and Eliza slowly turned around and were still surprised to see Benjamin Franklin himself!
While Philip could only stare in shock, Eliza just grinned and ran over to give Benjamin a hug.
"Benjamin? This is unexpected, but pleasant surprise." Philip said once he regained his voice.
"I could say the same thing, what brings you and your daughter on this road my friend?" Benjamin wondered.
"I was on my way to a six nations meeting and Eliza wanted to come." Philip explained. "What brings you on this path?" He added.
"Oh. I decided to rest here before I head to France." Benjamin explained.
"You're going to France?" Eliza asked.
"As American's first French ambassador." Benjamin said proudly.
"You are awesome!" Eliza cried out with delight.
Seeing the pub starting to stare at them, Philip said "Why don't we talk some more upstairs?"
Benjamin nodded his head and with that Benjamin, Philip and Eliza hurried upstairs to the Schuyler rented room.
"How are things with Washington and the others?" Asked Philip as he and Eliza sat down on one bed.
"Well, Washington's army is still fighting and we're still trying to recruit new soldiers to our cause." Benjamin explained.
"Can't you do something about father?" Eliza asked. "You're a general yourself." She added.
Philip could only give his daughter a sad smile as he replied with "I'm just one general and I have you, your mother and your sisters to think about."
"But…" Eliza started to say, however her father interrupted with "Still you have a strong spirit. Never lose it."
Eliza couldn't help but feel full of pride and touched at her father's words. He always knew what to say to lift her spirits.
"Thank you, father." Eliza said, sincerely.
Benjamin smiled as he said "You have an amazing daughter, General."
"Thank you." Philip said in a voice filled with pride.
"Would you like to continue this conversation in my room?" Benjamin offered.
"I'd love to, but I don't feel comfortable leaving Eliza all by herself." Philip replied. "Besides, it's our bedtime." He added.
Benjamin looked a bit disappointed, but replied with "I understand, perhaps we can chat in the morning."
"Sure." Eliza said as she gathered up her night things.
"Anyway, good night Philip and Eliza." Benjamin said as he closed the door to their room.
"Good night, Benjamin." Both Philip and Eliza said at once.
After Benjamin left, both Philip and Eliza got ready for bed, went under the covers of their respective beds and fell asleep.
The next morning, Philip and Eliza quickly packed up their things and went downstairs for breakfast.
As they went to sit down at a table, they found Benjamin Franklin with his own plate of food. Almost right away, Philip and Eliza invited him to sit at their table. The three of them ate and chatted about many things for awhile until it was time for Philip and Eliza to head towards the meeting of six nations.
"Well it was nice seeing you again, Benjamin." Philip said as he and Eliza gathered their things and walked towards the carriage.
"Bye Benjamin." Eliza added as she and her father placed their things in the carriage.
"Bye." Benjamin said warmly as the father and daughter duo hopped into the carriage. With that they drove off.
The carriage drove down the road for several hours, until finally they arrived near the grounds of the six nations. At once, the carriage came to a stop and Philip and Eliza gathered their things and thanked the driver as he drove away.
"Remember Eliza, stay close to me no matter what." Philip ordered.
"Yes, father." Eliza promised.
Then a member of the six nations came up to them and led them to the meeting. When they arrived, they were surprised to see…
"...Benjamin Franklin!" Both Philip and Eliza exclaimed at once.
"I thought you were on your way to France by now." Philip stated in amazement.
"So did I, but the original other representative got sick and congress sent me an emergency telegram to take his place at the meeting." Benjamin explained.
"Still after this meeting, I will go to Paris." He added.
Then the meeting was about to start and Philip told Eliza to sit quietly and patiently during the meeting. Also, not to speak unless she was spoken to. Eliza nodded her head yes at her father's words and sat beside him as he, Benjamin Franklin and the many members of the six nations discussed the events of the meeting.
While, Eliza hated to be quiet and sit still for a long period time, she was happy to sit beside both her father and Benjamin Franklin at this exciting meeting. Eliza couldn't help but look at the stars and think how lucky she and her family to be alive right now.
Note: In real life, Benjamin was always going to be at that meeting, there was no original other member. I just used a bit of artistic license, like Lin Manuel Miranda did.
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