The Stories of America

The Ninth Capital

In Order of Appearance:
State of Maryland: Lisa
Commonwealth of Virginia: James "Jamie"
City of Baltimore: Alexandria "Alex" Mary Jones
City of Annapolis: Anna

In Order of Mentioned:
Northern States of America: Alfred
Southern States of America: Dallas

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May 8th, 1801-Washington D.C

"You know if we don't find D.C, Al will kill us." Lisa hissed at her boyfriend as they walked down the street.

"Now, honey, I don't think he'll kill us." Jamie replied.

"Oh, he will. It's been five months since D.C has been built and we've yet to find the personification. Al will definitely kill us." Lisa snapped. In her hand, Lisa clutched the white star charm she was supposed to give to the baby capital. Al and Dal had already taken it from Brookie. Honestly, she was ready to give up and send the necklace back to Brookie.

"Come on. Dally might kill us, but not Al. Also, Al would stop Dally from killing us." Jamie tried to reason.

"NO! He wouldn't! We've failed to find this damned capital and both of them WILL kill US!" Lisa screamed as she tossed the necklace away from her. She collapsed to the ground, sobbing. She didn't care that people were staring at them. All she cared about was Al and/or Dal killing them because they couldn't find this stupid capital.

"Honey, please-"

"I don't wanna hear it!" Lisa screamed, rolling away from her boyfriend. She clutched her ears and stayed like that until she felt someone tap her shoulder.

"Go away, James." Lisa hissed.

"Okay, but ma'am, is this your necklace?" A miniature female voice inquired. Lisa snapped up and stared at the person who was talking. The toddler had black hair, indigo eyes and tan skin. Lisa sighed loudly as she snooped up the child. They had finally found her. They sure as hell weren't getting their asses beat now.

oOo

May 20th, 1801-Baltimore, MD

After Alfred and Dallas made sure that this girl was D.C, they were allowed to take her home. Lisa was relieved that they were able to find D.C in time. She knew for a fact that she didn't want to get a 'talking' to by Al and/or Dal. She opened the door.

"We're home!" Lisa shouted.

"Mommy! Daddy!" Alex squealed as she ran downstairs, Anna behind her.

"Hello, my little munchkins." Lisa cooed at her two other children. Jamie smiled at her with D.C in his hands. Little D.C played with the necklace she was given.

"Who's that?" Anna questioned, pointing to D.C.

"That's D.C, she's our new capital and she's your new sister!" Lisa exclaimed.

"No! I don't want another sister! I want a brother!" Alex shouted, stomping her foot and crossing her arms.

"Go with your uncles if you want that." Lisa stated.

"Have you named her?" Anna asked.

"No, we haven't. Would you like to name her?" Lisa asked.

"Columbia." Alex spat before storming up to her room.

"Alexandria Mary Jones! Come back here now!" Lisa shouted, no answer.

"Martha can be her middle name. After Martha Washington, George Washington's wife." Anna replied.

"Columbia Martha Jones?" Jamie tried, little D.C giggled, "Looks like that's her name."

"Looks like I have to deal with a stubborn child." Lisa groaned, storming after her eldest child.

"I wanna play with her." Anna said with a smile on her face.

"Alright, just be careful with her. I have to stop your mother from killing your sister." Jamie answered, placing little Columbia on the ground.

"I will, Daddy." Anna replied. Jamie smiled before running after his girlfriend.

"You wanna play blocks?" Anna inquired. Columbia nodded.

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At this point, these are one-shots that I don't even edit. Virginia was originally named James before he changed it after the War of 1812 which is why Kentucky also has it. I hope you like this chapter!

Words: 600

-Rose