Alright, this one is another short one and I apologize if I'm getting the timelines mixed up. Also, I wanted to mention that once the story parts of this are over, I'm actually planning to write out the staging of the songs, including America's movements if he was actually part of the play which will actually fill in many of the holes in the scenes. It'll make more sense when we get there ;)

Also, Alfred still looks 15 here. I'll only say his age appearance when it changes, but he basically still looks like a pre-teen.

It was the late summer of 1776. It had been a few weeks since the Declaration of Independence had been signed and it wouldn't be long before the fighting took a turn for the bloody. It had already been bad before; Alfred could feel every gunshot and cannon fire. He could feel Washington's turmoil as he struggled against them. A big part of him wanted to be with him, but with his independence being debated, he just couldn't be absent for that!

Having been cooped up in the Congress for so long as they debated independence, Alfred wanted to get out, so he just walked. That was something he liked to do. Just walk, with no real destination in mind. His land had been changing so much that his feet always took him someplace different every time.

That was the case once again as he neared New York, he felt something stir inside. Something was happening, a gathering of sorts, and it was close. Alfred followed the feeling until he came to a tavern. He spied a large crowd inside, nearly packing the place to the brim.

"Hm, Pro-revolution or anti-revolution?" Alfred wondered to himself as he wandered inside. Unfortunately, he couldn't quite make out who was talking or what was being talked about at the back of the crowd.

Alfred spotted some sturdy rafters on the ceiling some ways back and quickly scaled them, letting his feet dangle as he leaned against the top of the support column. Thanks to the dim lighting, no one would see him. He had been wary about interacting with people around here. Some of them he had met years ago and would certainly ask questions if they saw him looking the exact same age as when he met them.

So far Washington and just about all the Delegates from his colonies knew his identity, but that didn't bother him. Arthur had told him a long time ago that it was good for people he considered important know who and what he was, but he had also told him that only the leader of his land should know. So, revealing his identity to the Delegates could also be seen as a way of rebelling against his brother.

Alfred honed in on the speech and saw a man standing on a soapbox, and it only took a few words for Alfred to roll his eyes, "Anti-revolution…" he grumbled.

The guy was spouting stuff about not listening to the revolution talk and how violence wasn't the answer and blah blah king's forgiveness blah blah boring stuff that Alfred had heard a bajillion times from Arthur ever since this whole thing started.

Alfred was debating whether or not to stay and see the crowd's reaction or leave and spare himself the boredom when he spotted someone in the crowd moving towards the speaker. It was that man! The one from the harbor! Alfred hadn't forgotten him, but due to the Congress meetings he hadn't had the chance to see him! He had learned shortly after seeing him that his name was Alexander Hamilton and the name had resonated with his entire being. A surefire sign that this man was going to be important.

Alfred watched with anticipation as the Hamilton, backed by three other men approached the soapbox and Hamilton began arguing all his points while poking fun at him and the king in the process. By the time Hamilton really started talking, Alfred was beaming at the man, pride resonating through his being. He had never been more proud of one of his citizens.

"Why should an island across the sea regulate the price of tea?!" Hamilton demanded, when someone grabbed his arm. Hamilton didn't even need to turn around to know it was Burr.

"Alexander please-"

"Burr, I'd rather be decisive than indecisive!" Hamilton snapped, jerking his arm away. "Drop the niceties!"

"Rip him apart Hammie!" Mulligan cheered, eager for some action.

Seabury was whiter than a sheet, scared out of his mind, and he should be! The war had already started so what was the point of pacifist talk now? It was absurd! They couldn't turn back now, they still had their pride!

Seabury hurried away, eager to get away from the patriots and a bit of blue caught Hamilton's eye. He looked up and nearly jumped as he spotted a pair of blue eyes in the dark rafters above them. They were looking right at him and he suddenly felt that strange feeling that he hadn't felt in years. He strained his eyesight and he could make out a brilliant smile under the radiant eyes, a smile of pride and gratitude of the highest degree. As he looked closer, he barely made out a face in the darkness that looked a lot like…the boy from the harbor… But there was no way that could be-

"Nice one Hammie!" Hamilton was snapped out of his trance as Laurens grasped his shoulder. "You shoved that guy's words right back into his mouth!"

"Let us have another round!" Lafayette announced. "For the revolution!"

Hamilton mutely nodded and let his friends sweep him away, looking up to realize that the blue eyes had vanished.

Alfred strolled down the streets, feeling giddier and prouder than he had felt in a long time. That had made his night; this Hamilton fellow was certainly a force to be reckoned with, and that was exactly what he needed if he wanted to get his independence!

Though he felt bad for thinking it, he hoped Hamilton and his friends joined the army when the time came. Their fighting spirit was as strong as their words, he could feel it!

One thing was for sure; Alfred couldn't wait to meet Alexander Hamilton properly, and he was certain that the man would be worthy of learning his secret once this war really got going.

If you're wondering why I didn't include the other songs between this and the beginning, it's because during that time, Alfred was basically watching '1776' happen with the Declaration of Independence and we all know that took FOREVER to get off the ground XD

We're getting close to the good parts so hopefully the chapters will steadily get longer. I'm also hoping I'll get more chances for America/Hamilton interaction because going by the musical, I think those two would be 'bros 5ever' XD

I'm mostly just scared of making them OOC, but we'll cross that bride when we get to it ;)