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Philip POV-
I trot to downtown on my horse, Axel, that pa gave me for my 16th birthday. He is completely black and had green eyes. Weird. But amazing combination.
I was riding Axel downtown some more when I saw a crowd. 20-30 people. I got curious. So I tied Axel to the pole and went to investigate.
When he got to the crowd he heard.
"All of you, must know about the revolution, right?"
Ah yes, the revolution. 17 years ago. The war was almost won at Yorktown. But. Some bitch on our side surrendered against everyone's will. No one knew who it was. Their face was hidden. So he is called. The faceless man.
After the war the British blocked off the harbors. No one aloud in or out.
So immigrants, like Lafayette. Couldn't leave. Thankfully before that happened his wife, Adrienne, left France. So they got to stay.
On the topic of moving. After the war we all went to Virginia. Near Mount Vernon. It was Pa's idea, case the British comes back we will be near Washington. The others agreed and did so as well. So I am pretty used to them and their children.
As a matter of fact, almost everyone had children, accept Laurens. He really never got interested but he did adopt. So no biological but his daughter is nice. They are all my friends. George, Theo, William, John, and Francis. Washington didn't have any, well Martha had kids in her last marriage but I don't like them- I never told anyone. Anyways.
"After the war, when the faceless man surrendered the British taxed us more and blocked off the harbor!"
Oh yeah. We got taxed more. Alot.
"I am sick and tired of this, most likely you are all too, we need a new revolution!"
There was murmurs of agreement.
"We need to do what we did before, no not throw tea in the harbor, boycot!"
"Can us women make clothes and supply other stuff?" A women asks. Not just any. My aunt. Angelica.
I faintly smile as I see her in the crowd.
The person talked more about how the faceless man was a piece of shit. Yeah yeah. Used to it. Then. When some people started leaving and the man finished. I noticed two more people. John Andre and Theo!
Andre is 30 yes, and I am 17. But that doesn't stop me from being friends with him. He is obsessed with the revolution like I am. So we got along great.
"Hey guys," I say walking over to them and smiling.
Theo hugged me tightly I thought I would burst. After that I waved to Aunt Angelica and she waved back.
"I must say, my father has wanted another revolution since day one-" Theo says laughing.
"God same here-"
We talked for awhile then I noticed Pa, Laurens, Lafayette, Mulligan, and Washington were sitting down near the water fountain in the center of town. Bet they sat there so they could listen to the man.
"Watch this-" I whisper as I sneak up behind Pa.
Lafayette noticed me first. Smirked. And looked back to the fountain.
"BOO!" I yell out grabbing on Pa's shoulder.
He screamed like a fucking girl which made the others laugh.
"Was that really necessary Pip-"
"VERY!"
Theo and Andre walks over still laughing as well.
"Good one-" Washington says as Pa gives me a glare.
"Anyways, did yall here him?" Andre asked pointing to the man who was still rambling.
The 6 nodded.
I noticed Andre put his head down when the man was talking about boycotting again.
"Andre you okay?" I ask.
He shot up and quickly nodded. We all gave eachother looks.
"Well I got to go, bye guys!" Andre says running off.
"We should head back as well," Burr says and the others nodded.
I go over to Axel and I trot back over to them.
Pa just fucking hopped on-
"I was gonna let Theo ride-"
"To bad-"
I groan which made Theo laugh.
Me and Pa make it back to the house 5 minutes later. I drop him off and I drop Axel off at the stable in Mount Vernon. Mr Washington let me keep my horse there. Same with Pa's.
I say hello to Martha and goodbye to Washington then I head back.
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