Lafayette sighs. He hates this life. If only he had known before, he never would have made such a decision.
A man named Rumpelstiltskin, referred to as "the Dark One", was to blame for this.
Lafayette had been a wonderful man, with plenty of money, a beautiful wife, and an amazing son. They had been his world. Hell, they still are his world.
Lafayette was so happy, he had been surrounded by greatness. His son, Georges Washington de La Fayette, was a prodigy. His femme chère, Adrienne, had made his life worthwhile. They would whisper amorous words to one another before they spent very pleasant nights together. She fought for him, when he was going to get caught for being a soldier.
But this Rumpelstiltskin, controlled by a magic dagger, had changed all that. Rumpelstiltskin had taken their lives away at Jefferson's behest. They were taken to prison.
Lafayette was so heartbroken. He almost wished he had been taken as well. Life simply was not exciting or useful without his beautiful family.
He had pledged that he would get revenge. He would find that magic dagger, the only thing that could kill Rumpelstiltskin. Nothing else could kill him.
He had been so determined, he had found the dagger and plunged it into the heart of that evil creature.
What he hadn't known was that once "the Dark One" was killed, the person that killed him/her becomes the new "Dark One" which is obviously a very painful existence. It involves predicting stuff for others and with no return.
Lafayette thinks back to how he got here.
Rumpelstiltskin had become "the Dark One" after saving his son from war by killing the Dark One.
Years later, Lafayette, a soldier, had become the Dark One.
The Enchanted Forest had been attacked by ogres, and all the soldiers and warriors could not fend them off. There had been no choice but to ask the Dark One, at the time Rumpelstiltskin.
Rumpelstiltskin had agreed, but on the condition that Adrienne and Lafayette come slave for him.
Lafayette had not known Adrienne before, but he was smitten the moment he saw her.
To please Rumpelstiltskin and satisfy all his demands, Adrienne and Lafayette had to work together. They had gotten closer and closer and eventually fallen in love. Then, they had welcomed a child.
But then, Jefferson, the holder of the magic dagger, had ordered Rumpelstiltskin to harm Adrienne, and Lafayette had been furious. He had taken the dagger to Rumpelstiltskin.
Lafayette had become the new "Dark One." Jefferson now had control over him. Jefferson had imprisoned Adrienne as well.
Lafayette has been living alone for the past 6 years. He is about ready to give up.
There is a knock on the door. Lafayette sighs and goes to open it. On the other side is a man Lafayette recognizes as George and Martha Washington's son. He gasps.
"Oui, monsieur. Je suis le fils de George et Martha, Alexander Hamilton. Je vous vais aide pour chercher votre femme. Mais, j'ai une demande." The man says, and Lafayette nods, calmed by the sound of his favorite language, and shocked that this man might help him save Adrienne.
[Yes, sir. I am the son of George and Martha, Alexander Hamilton. I will help you to find your wife. But, I have a request.]
"J'ai besoin de votre assistance arrêter Thomas Jefferson. Il est dangereux."
[I need your help to stop Thomas Jefferson. He is dangerous.]
Thomas Jefferson, thinks Lafayette angrily. Thomas is responsible for the misfortune of Adrienne and Georges. Lafayette nods enthusiastically.
"Oui. Je vous vais aider. Venez, s'il vous plaît." Lafayette gestures for Alexander to follow him.
[Yes. I will help you. Come, please.]
Alexander obeys, following Lafayette into a study-like room. On a table are a number of photographs, all including a man and woman that look very familiar to Alexander. Then it dawns on him.
"These are my parents." Alexander exclaims, shock dawning on him.
"Very good, mon ami." Lafayette says approvingly. "At least you remember that much."
"But who is that next to me?" Alexander asks curiously.
"That, mon ami." At this, Lafayette sighs. "Is Peggy. Eliza and her are very close friends, I believe. Peggy is your step-sister, from your mother's previous marriage. George and Martha raised you both together, instead of as step-siblings."
"Oui?" Alexander asks, slipping into French. "Mais je ne me souviens pas elle."
[But I do not remember her.]
"Something happened to your memory when you were separated from your parents. Jefferson's curse probably messed with your mind." Lafayette explains, seeming slightly less sympathetic than the situation requires.
"Will you take me to them?" Alexander requests.
"Oui. They are important to my plan. But, we are going to need some help. And I know just the person." Lafayette says.
He does not explain further, but Alexander sees him wink at a picture on the wall. This picture has a dark-skinned man, with burly features dressed very primly. Alexander thinks the man might be a cabinet member for Jefferson, but then why would Lafayette be winking?
Yay! Guess who? Also, a bit of a surprise is approaching!
Jessie B: Happy Belated Birthday! I am so sorry I forgot to wish you! I am tidying your chapter now. I am so sorry to have delayed, it will be perfect, I promise. I am expecting to publish it on next Tuesday. Also, I won't do this, but I felt like I should tell you. What if Alexander was left as a male? It would be the same story, just two males. What do you think happened to Herc and Laf? I am having writer's block. I love the interaction between Plumette and Lumiere, I saw the live action one, I don't have Disney Plus, but I remember some things. If you give me scenes from that one, I can put them in.
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