Silly idea for a Mullette + Lafferson fanfic (Circus AU)
Based on some fan art and a pose I saw, I got an idea for a Lafayette fic with some of his suitors (my ships).
Imagine a Hamilton AU where, instead of being Founding Fathers, they're all actors or circus performers.
Among all the actors and stars of the circus, there's one act that impresses most people: the acrobats' act.
It's no wonder it's such an incredible spectacle, especially when the main attraction is none other than the handsome man from France, Gilbert Du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette, or simply Lafayette, as he's known to his fellow circus performers and the visitors.
He wasn't just talented and possessed impressive skills, ranging from his strength and agility as a professional trapeze artist to his incredible contortions, but he also possessed unparalleled beauty.
This beauty made him stand out and garner him a large number of admirers.
Some of these "admirers" were among his own circus colleagues.
One of them was Hercules Mulligan, also known as "the Blue Dragon," whose act of breathing fire was one of the most applauded.
He appeared as an imposing figure to all the spectators, but like any imposing beast, he had his weakness, and that weakness was that he was the most handsome of the trapeze artists.
Hercules watched him from a distance as the Frenchman practiced his act. He saw him swing with such agility and strength that he was simply amazed.
And it wasn't just his beauty or skill at great heights; in the few times he was able to have an extended conversation with Lafayette, the man's personality had been magnetic and charming.
Everything about Lafayette amazed him...
What didn't amaze him so much was seeing how well his beloved trapeze artist got along with the animal trainer, Thomas. A Southerner with a funny accent and an eccentric personality.
Hercules felt a pang of envy at how Thomas's flirtations and attentions toward Lafayette seemed to be working, because the trapeze artist looked more than charmed by Thomas's manner.
He was jealous that others had the ability and confidence to approach Lafayette, a confidence he didn't yet possess.
Many times, he daydreamed about being able to be a part of Lafayette's life and confess everything he felt for him.
(I liked that fan art, and that's where the inspiration came from)...
