Hetalia: The Fifty Stars

Chapter 1: The First Signature

Delaware. The 1st state is often overshadowed by more memorable states. However, he did play an important role in planning the young nation's future.

After the American Revolutionary War, the Original Thirteen were struggling to keep the country together on their own without England's help. The federal government was easily overwhelmed by territorial disagreements, political arguments, and a large war debt. Unfortunately, the Articles of Confederation didn't make its job any easier or effective. As a result, many people became dissatisfied and started to revolt.

Upon the aftermath of Shays Rebellion and the Annapolis Convention, the government knew they needed to reform. In 1787, delegates of the Original Thirteen (except Rhode Island because he's a dickhead) arrived at the Pennsylvania State House to discuss and come up with a new constitution for the nation. Numerous issues were discussed and thought out for many months, creating a document that'll forever cement a stable national government.

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"For Heaven's sake, just accept the results and help us with the plan!"

"You mean your plan!"

"We already discussed this earlier, Jersey! Virginia's plan is better suited for the task!"

"But it will put us at a disadvantage! Your plan is fair as long as it benefits those with more people!"

"Like your plan would be any better!"

"Better than yours at least!"

The entire room had become a battleground of ideals. Between Virginia and New Jersey, everyone was split on the legislative plans. Virginia's plan with all its reasons was the popular among the two. Yet, those with smaller populations felt the discussion on the bicameral legislature needed to be extended. Because of them, the room had been stuck on this issue for about three hours now. It was insane, yet the fighting wouldn't stop.

For every summer hour that passed after noon, the room became even more insufferable. Everyone wanted to leave, but we couldn't until a solution is agreed on. The windows were fully shut, no one allowed to open them to let in the warm breeze upon concerns of spies being able to listen in on the discussion. Suffocating under the pressure, the room was desperate to conclude the discussion, however, the stubborn faction who refused to accept Virginia's plan kept everyone from moving on with the debate.

Sitting at one of the desks, I analyzed every word in the documents to see what is agreeable or not. As one of the smaller States, I'm with Jersey for equality no matter the numbers. However, I can see why others like Virginia with bigger populations feel cheated on the matter. Either plan wasn't right. My eyebrow twitched hearing York complain on wanting to discuss Hamilton's Plan.

"Delaware."

I peer up from the documents to see whose voice it was. Standing next to me was a tall woman with chocolate hair in a updo bun. She wore a navy blue, colonial dress with a striped black and gold ribbon tied around her neck, stamped with an oval brooch made out of lapis. Her sparkling copper eyes didn't seem too concerned with the argument going on the room.

"Pennsylvania," I acknowledged her presence.

She proceeded to sit down next to me at the back of the round table. "You've been awfully quiet." She took off her glasses and proceeded to clean them with her handkerchief.

I shrugged indifferently. "What's there to say?"

She put on her glasses "I'm guessing you're with New Jersey's plan." She read my mind.

I sighed. "You understand why I chose that plan, correct?" I wanted to confirm her understanding on the matter.

She nodded. "It will indeed help you legislate equally like the rest of us," she said. "However, equal representation only matters if participation is included."