Hercules sits in his courtier chair. Gracious, Jefferson is so boring, and evil too.
Hercules supported the old mayor, but having pledged loyalty to the office he had to remain in service. Plus, his services and information were very useful to the resistance group he was part of. This group plotted to overthrow the mayor, and the information Hercules collected as part of the court was crucial.
When Jefferson finally adjourns the session, Hercules stands up quickly and hurries out. He has just collapsed on his bed when a knock sounds at the door.
"Coming!" Hercules groans, standing to open the door.
He is pleasantly surprised when he opens it. It is his charming friend, Lafayette.
"Bonjour!" Hercules exclaims, giving Lafayette a cheek kiss in French style.
Lafayette blushes, entering the room and pulling a young man with him.
"This is Alexander." explains Lafayette.
"Hello, Alexander!" replies Hercules, not really looking at Alexander, more focused on Lafayette.
"Alexander needs help finding his parents, George and Martha Washington." Lafayette says.
"Okay." Hercules remarks, not paying attention to the words.
Hercules studies Lafayette. He is a bit wary, since Lafayette has a bit of a dark air about him, much like Rumpelstiltskin did. He suspects that Lafayette might be the "Dark One" but he cares too much about Lafayette to ignore him. Hercules wishes Lafayette could go back to the way he used to be, friendly, without dying at the hands of the mayor.
He knows Lafayette can revert from a kiss from his true love, but Hercules knows that Lafayette's true love, Adrienne, has been locked up by Jefferson somewhere, so that Lafayette will do his bidding.
Satisfied with his analysis, he turns his eyes onto Alexander and gasps.
"Alexander Hamilton?" he asks.
"Yes." Alexander replies patiently.
The man looks so much like George and Martha Washington, and he has an air around him, like he might get the town out of its sorry state.
Hercules need to make a decision, does he stay in service or join Alexander and Lafayette?
Hercules realizes that it is his duty to help save the town, and for that, they need to find George and Martha. He must leave Jefferson's service, Alexander is much more deserving and Hercules must help him. Then he lowers his voice, if anyone hears them talking badly about Jefferson, they will surely be in trouble.
"Yes, I will help you. Please come with me, but let me do any talking. I can coax Thomas into telling us where he has kept George and Martha."
"Thank you!" exclaims Lafayette.
"No problem. Please be patient, I will tell you hopefully by tomorrow."
"Au revoir!" says Lafayette, tugging Alexander by the hand.
"Alexander, please stay back a moment." Hercules requests.
Alexander acquiesces. Lafayette looks like he wants to stay, but leaves anyway.
Hercules lowers his voice. "Have you made any deals with Lafayette?"
"No. I offered to help him find his wife, but he did not use the term 'deal' explicitly." answers Alexander.
"Good. Please keep like that. Lafayette is a wonderful person, but being the Dark One he has his own interests over everyone else's, and often makes deals that seem good, but eventually turn out to haunt the person they are made with."
"Yes, sir. Thank you." Alexander replies, puzzling over Hercules's words.
Alexander follows warily after Lafayette.
Hercules decides to act on Lafayette's request immediately.
He dresses warmly into his jacket and beanie, and then steps out to Jefferson's office, where Jefferson is working.
"Your Majesty," addresses Hercules.
"Yes, come in Hercules. How may I help you?" replies Jefferson.
"I was wondering, where are George and Martha Washington?" Hercules asks nonchalantly.
"Why?" Jefferson's voice turns hard.
"Just wanted to pay them a visit." Hercules tries to force as much malice into his voice as possible, so that Jefferson will not be suspicious.
"Okay. The address is 96000 Washington Heights. It is very close, would you like me to drop you off?" Jefferson asks.
"No thank you, sir. I'll just go now, and be back by morning." Hercules says, positioning for the door.
"No hurry." replies Jefferson, sighing slightly. He buries himself back into his work as Hercules lets himself out.
Hercules contemplates why Jefferson seems so complacent and tired. Perhaps his evil has reached its cap.
He goes back to his cabin, wrapping up nicely as the temperature keeps dropping. Hercules catches the train going toward Washington Heights Center. He drops into Lafayette's house, inviting Alexander and Lafayette to come with him.
They acquiesce and make their way to 96000 Washington Heights. Martha answers the door and invites them in.
In the bright kitchen light, she observes their faces, then gasps at Alexander.
"Alexander? Is that you?" she asks.
"Yes, Maman." Alexander answers, wrapping her in his arms.
"George!" Martha calls up the stairs.
"Yes?" comes the reply.
"Come downstairs immediately." Martha instructs.
A sigh is heard, and then footsteps on the stairs. When George reaches the kitchen, his mouth drops open.
"Alexander!" He shouts, embracing Alexander firmly.
"Papa!" shouts Alexander, hugging back.
Lafayette and Hercules stand back. Hercules looks fond of the reunion, while Lafayette simply looks calculating.
"Oh, Alexander!" We missed you so dearly!" croon George and Martha.
"I did too. But thanks to Lafayette and Hercules, I found you again." Alexander gestures to the two men.
"I am going to take down Jefferson, but I need your help." continues Alexander.
Hercules knows hearing this will be called treasonous.
"We must be going, but please come and visit us at the castle." Hercules offers.
"Very well. Thank you." reply George and Martha, embracing Alexander one last time before they let him go.
Hercules, Lafayette, and Alexander make their way back to their respective homes, and Alexander bubbles with excitement about telling John that he met his parents, but little does he know there will be a surprise.
Ahh! Cliffhanger! Hope you liked this chapter, plot twist coming up soon! For anyone wondering, Hercules is sort of like the sheriff in the show. Let me know if you caught the slight In The Heights reference!
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-HamiltonAsparagus