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Finn takes sides with his siblings instead of Ester which means he does not die.
Seventeen year old Elijah chuckled slightly, as he watched a eleven year old Kol and a seven year old Henrik practise with their fathers swords. Their mother had warned them to stay close to the hut as supper would be ready soon. A thirteen year old Niklaus looking up from the sword he was polishing and gasped. His blue eyes went wide as his jaw dropped slightly. Both finn and Elijah looked up at their younger brother confused
''Who are they?'' Kol smirked looking over Elijah's shoulder slightly. Elijah turned his head down towards the forest where he saw four girls sat underneath the old white oak tree. They were laughing and braiding each others hair
''They're the new girls in town, the Jamesons apparently. I heard father over talking with their parents the other night. I think they're staying here from now on'' Henrik explained. All his older brothers scoffed as they turned to face him with amusement written on their faces and a hint of surprise in their eyes.
''Our little brother is smarter than he looks. So tell us wise one, what are the names of these beautiful maidens'' fifteen year old Finn chuckled, mocking Henrik slightly. Henrik frowned in his older brothers direction
''I know that the one on the far left with blonde hair and brown eyes wearing the red dress is Charlotte and the one in the green dress with brown hair and brown eyes is Kassandra, she's the second eldest of the four but I don't know which out of the other two is Rose or which one is Skye'' Henrik smirked at Finn as surprise over took his older brothers emotions. Elijah snorted at Henriks response. Kol turned round to look at the girls once more the unknown girl with blonde hair and blue eyes looked up towards him and smiled slightly. He grinned back before his attention was torn from her by his mother calling him and his brothers in for something to eat.
As usual this were silent around the Mikaelson table. No one dare said a word incase Mikael was in one of his moods and snapped at them but tonight Rebekah decided to be brave and take a chance knowing her father would never physically harm her.
''I saw the new girls sitting at the white oak tree today, the ones you told me about father, the Jameson girls. They're very pretty'' Rebekah said quietly. Elijah's eyes met Finn who immediately turned to look at Niklaus who looked at Kol. Why had their father told Rebekah about the girls and not them?
''Were they nice to you?'' Mikael asked sounding as though he wasn't actually interested but was trying to break the silence by adding conversation
''Yes the eldest Skye, someone bumped into me and I dropped my furs, she helped me pick them up. They have brothers as well you know. I only met one of the brothers today though, he said hello to me then walked off. He had dark hair and very pretty blue eyes'' Rebekah replied glancing up at her father to try and sense his reaction
''I knew James had a few sons. I've only ever met the eldest Hadley but I've heard stories of the twins Leo and Lucien, your description of the brother you met sounds like it might be one of the twins. Stay away from those two, their trouble from what their father tells me'' Mikael's voice had a threatening edge to it as he addressed Rebekah, which made her older brothers frown. No one threatened their sister, not even Mikael.
''Did you boys know of these new females in town?'' ester asked glancing round at her sons
''No mother, we saw them today but unfortunately we did not know who they were'' Finn replied.
''So father, are their family here on business or here to stay?'' Niklaus asked looking over at Mikael
''Why so many questions Niklaus!'' Mikael growled. Ester glared slightly at Mikael as Niklaus dropped his gaze down to his lap
''Business if you must know, but yes, they do plan on staying here and settling down once they get to know the area'' Mikael finally answered Niklaus' question. Elijah felt Niklaus relax beside him. He looked towards his little brother and offered him a kind smile, he knew that Mikael's ill temper was more often than not directed towards Niklaus, even when Kol had spilt the bucket of water all over the hut if was Niklaus who got the blame and the beating from Mikael.
Rebekah and Ester washed up while Mikael went off to a meeting with the elders of he town, to welcome James into the council. Elijah sat on a fallen tree outside as his brothers sat around a fire laughing at a joke Kol had told.
''Do you mind if I join you?'' a sweet and innocent voice drifted into his ears. He turned his head to face the same dark hair and dark eyed girl Jameson daughter he'd seen with her sisters earlier today. Her beauty startled him almost as the sun made her paper pale skin glow slightly.
''Of course not, please sit'' Elijah smiled using his hand to gestured to the empty space beside him
''Forgive me I did not get a chance to introduce myself today, I'm Skylar Jameson, or to my siblings and mother just Skye. You must be Elijah Mikaelson, I met your father last night. He scared me'' she smiled her brown eyes reflecting the moonlight
''He scares us all, and yes, I am Elijah. Pleasure to meet you'' he smiled taking one of her hands from her lap and kissing her knuckles softly. She looked down as a blush erupted in her cheeks making Elijah smile.
''So are you the eldest of your siblings?'' she asked trying to take her mind off the feeling of his lips on her hand as she felt more blood rushing to her cheeks turning them an even darker shade of red.
''Yes, over by the fire is Finn, Niklaus and Kol. My youngest brother Henrik is inside with my only sister Rebekah'' Elijah smiled turning round to his legs were either side of the tree and pointed at each of his brothers. Kol being Kol, looked up and winked at Elijah who immediately glared back at his younger brother, Skye could tell Kol was the irritating brother, much like her younger twin brothers. Skye copied his actions so she was now face to face with him. A unknown wolf whistle broke out from beside the fire. Both teens turned their heads to glare at the trio of Elijah's brothers. Both Kol and finn had their eyes on Niklaus who was looking down at the ground, not wanting to meet Elijah's hard glare, even from a distance they could see their shoulders shaking in laughter. Both knew without a doubt, it was Niklaus who had made the wolf whistle.
''I'll get him for that later'' Elijah grinned at Skye ''So what about you, are you the oldest in your family?''
Skye shook her head ''Hadley is the eldest; then it's me, then the twins Leo and Lucien, then Kassandra, then Charlotte and finally Rose. I had an older brother though, he was born between mine and Hadley's birth, that's why their such a big age gap between us. He died after falling from a very high tree and breaking his neck. My mother had never really got over it, neither has my father I suppose and that is why he's sometimes violent towards Hadley, as if he blames Hadley for taking him out that day and convincing him to climb the tree''
''What was his name?'' Elijah noticed sadness pour into Skye's eyes as she spoke of her older brother.
''Markus, he was six, Hadley was nine and I was three. Leo and Lucien had just been born if I remember correctly'' Skye replied trying to keep the tears in her eyes from spilling out
''If you don't mind me asking, how old are you?'' Elijah asked his head leaning to the side in a confused manner
''Sixteen but I'll be seventeen soon'' she smirked. A smile broke upon Elijah's face, perfect age
''Skye, gather everyone together. Time to come in now, it's getting dark'' they heard Hadley shout from the hut behind them. This was the first time Elijah had gotten a good look at the male his father had been talking about earlier. Hadley was well built, slightly taller than Elijah with shoulder length sandy brown hair and light blue eyes, unlike Skye's. Two dark hair boys walked into the hut after Hadley, Elijah guessed that they were Leo and Lucien as they sure looked a like
''Well I shall hopefully see you tomorrow, Elijah'' she smiled swinging her leg round to the other side so as she facing Elijah's brothers
''I sure hope so Skye. Goodnight'' he smiled as she stood up. She turned round and smiled back down at him as their eyes met
''Goodnight'' she sighed softly, her voice instantly set something off in Elijah but he wasn't sure exactly what it was.
After Skye was in the house, it took only a matter of seconds before his brothers were crowding around him chuckling as they whispered stuff to him about her or teasing him about how cute they looked together. Mikael's voice rang through the silence, making each of the boys jump as he ordered them inside. Mikael gave his sons a stern look as they walked past him and into the hut. Elijah felt a hand on his forearm. He looked up and saw it was Mikaels
''Stay away from them Elijah, they are not what they seem.'' Mikael's voice was dark and cold as he addressed his eldest son. Elijah glanced from his father to his mother confused as she entered the room
''They are dark angels, they dwell in dark magic. Be aware, look out for your siblings when they are around. We cannot afford to give them more power, your mother and Ayana have been able to put up protections around the house so they can't get in'' Mikael explained but Ester still looked slightly uncomfortable.
''Unfortunately we can't be cooped up in this house forever and we do know that they are the originals of their kind so they are strong but we have no idea just how strong so please try and keep away from them and keep your siblings safe, especially Rebekah'' Ester said with an almost pleading tone to her voice as she placed her hand upon Elijah's cheek as Mikael released his sons arm. Rebekah was Elijah's only sister, he'd die before he let anything happen to her. He spied Niklaus and Finn from over his mother shoulder, they were staring from the doorway that lead into the second bedroom but one glare from Mikael had them both scampering towards the bed.
Elijah made his way into the bedroom followed by his mother as she came to kiss Rebekah and Henrik goodnight, the other four boys were far too old for it.
''It's rude to listen in on conversations you two, you should know that by now'' Ester chuckled slightly looking at Finn and Niklaus who sat up straight in the bed looking as innocent as they could. Finn had managed to look slightly innocent, Niklaus on the other hand still had a sly smirk upon his lips that oozed mischief. Elijah chuckled to himself as he noticed his brother had failed miserably.
''I'm relying on you four, your not young boys anymore, even your grown up now Kol. The Jamesons are a serious threat towards our family. By all means get under their radar and find out what they want before someone gets hurt, but try not to be the one that ends up getting killed and make sure you protect Rebekah and Henrik, they're still only little'' Ester smiled at her sons. Elijah changed into his night tunic and climbed in beside a nine year old Rebekah, who immediately snuggled against him for warmth. He looked up and caught Ester standing in the doorway, smiling at Rebekah's reaction before exiting the room. Niklaus rolled over onto his other side to face Elijah, his light blue eyes connected with Elijah's as he stared over the top of Rebekah's platinum blonde hair.
''Do you think it's true, do you really think they are evil?'' Niklaus questioned a frown across his face and a slight hint of concern in his eyes. Elijah's shrugged trying not to wake Rebekah
''Who knows? I know mother and father would not lie to us, and mother certainly would not speak to us in that tone of voice unless she was deeply worried or scared almost'' Elijah whispered. His eyes glanced behind Niklaus to Finn who was lying on his side with his back to his brothers.
''They didn't seem evil. Charlotte seemed quite nice when I spoke to her today, and you looked like your conversation with Skylar was pleasant'' Niklaus smiled. Elijah smirked slightly at the thirteen year olds innocence.
''Nothing ever seems evil at first Niklaus, you'll learn that over time. Now we have a long day tomorrow, try and get some sleep'' Elijah smiled gently at his younger brother as he could see Niklaus' eyes begin to fall with exhaustion
''Goodnight Elijah'' Niklaus yawned rolling onto his other side to he was facing Finn's back
''Goodnight Niklaus'' Elijah whispered into the darkness as their mother put out the fire in the main room that lit both of the room plus the main room.
Sleep seemed impossible for Elijah, as he tried to get his head around the information he'd received. Skylar was a creature of the dark, but she seemed so nice and innocent. The words he spoke earlier to Niklaus stuck in his head. His stared up at the ceiling that was enveloped in the darkness. Rebekah's blonde hair was sprawled over his shoulder as her forehead lay against his shoulder gently. He heard the deep breathing of Kol from the other side of Finn also Niklaus' occasional light snores as he moved into a new position. He listened closely for Henrik's breathing and faintly heard it from beside Kol.
''Elijah, you awake?'' Finn's voice cut through the silence in a soft whisper. Elijah turned his head to the side to stare over the heads of Rebekah and Niklaus to look at finn.
''Haven't been able to sleep Finn'' Elijah replied. A grin spread along Finn's face
''Me too. You know you are going to have to stay away from Skye now, no matter how you feel about her. They are like nothing we've even encountered. They had all of the elders on edge, which means, they are highly dangerous and untrustworthy'' Finn warned his older brother
''Finn I know, just protect these four and I'll deal with the rest, do not let Niklaus out of your sight tomorrow. You know he has an appetite for destruction. Last thing we need is him getting another beating from father'' Elijah sighed looking down at a peacefully sleeping Niklaus, his eyes was still slightly swollen from the last beating Mikael had gave him, Kol's burst lip was also starting to heal. Both had chased a few of the wild horses in the field through the village, almost seriously hurting a small child. Both of the boys got punished for their actions, Niklaus got it worse because he was the eldest out of the pair.
''What will you do?'' Finn asked with a slight look of confusion
''I'll do as mother asked. I'll get under their radar and find out why they are here and what they want, if anybody is going to get hurt Finn, then it shall be me, I will not have you all in danger also. Just keep an eye on them tomorrow, especially Niklaus. I couldn't live with myself if anything happened to any of you'' elijah admitted openly. He felt a small hand grip a tight hold on his that lay upon his abdomen, as he looked down, he saw Rebekah's blue eyes looking up at him. Still heavy from sleep but her lips spread into a wide smile. Elijah smiled down at her
''You don't have to worry about us Elijah, let us all help. We couldn't live if something happened to you'' Rebekah leaned up and placed a small kiss upon her older brother's cheek. He chuckled softly.
''Sorry to have woken you Rebekah, try and get some more sleep. We'll talk about it in the morning'' Finn smiled at his sister.
As Rebekah's eyes closed once again in sleep. Elijah looked up to see Finn once more. His younger brothers eyes were filled with concern and fear as he had no idea what his older brother was getting himself into.
''Like I said Finn you keep an eye on them tomorrow, I'll make sure none of you gets hurt. I promise''
(Present Day)
Angry heels clicked their way along one of the many hallways in the Mikaelson Mansion. It was obvious to the ears of the brothers that Rebekah had just gotten home and something had displeased her
''Kol!'' the four boys winced as their sister's harsh shriek pierced their ear drums. Elijah, Finn and Klaus turned round to look at Kol with confused looks on their faces ''Kol Mikaelson, I know you're here. If you do not show your face in the next ten seconds, I'm gonna turn this house upside down until I find you, and when I do you'll be sorry''
''What did you do?'' Finn mouthed angrily to Kol who shrugged in reply. The door banged open - almost falling from their hinges - as Kol made a dash to hide himself behind Klaus who chuckled in a dark manner.
Rebekah stood in the door way. Black veins swimming under her dark eyes as her fangs erupted to meet her bottom lip as she stared at her brothers, not seeing Kol at first.
''Rebekah, back so soon. Drink?'' Finn broke the silence. Rebekah fixed an evil glare on him that made him wince slightly. Elijah had to bite his tongue to stop himself from sniggering or else he would find himself on Rebekah's hit list also, and the brothers knew well, it was not a list you wanted to be on.
''Where is Kol?'' She snarled. Finn had to fight with himself not to look behind Klaus, as he could tell if Rebekah got her hands on Kol, she would rip him apart.
''Haven't seen him, have you Nik?'' Elijah tried to keep his voice calm and collective as he knew Rebekah could easily pick out a liar. Rebekah narrowed her eyes at him before turning her attention to Klaus who was twiddling a coin between his fingers
''Nope I have not darling brother'' Klaus smirked, Elijah and Finn saw Kol breath a sigh of relief but they both knew he'd done it too soon as Klaus tossed the coin in the air, and immediately allowed it slip through his fingers on purpose. He crouched down slowly to pick it up revealing Kol to Rebekah. Rebekah's eyes filled with anger and hatred as she stared at Kol who had a look of worry upon his face. Elijah and Finn both sniggered slightly at Kol's expression, if there were anyone to make any one of the original brothers scared, it was their baby sister.
''Whoops'' Klaus sniggered moving to stand next to Elijah as Rebekah lunged at Kol
''What the hell has you so angry?'' Kol shouted as he dodged Rebekah's attack swiftly.
''You telling all the boys at school that I was cheap, now they're all over me like dogs in heat. I could kill you Kol Mikaelson'' Rebekah growled. Kol felt his brothers glare at him as they never thought he'd be so cruel, especially where Rebekah was concerned.
''No! What I said was that it doesn't take a lot to get your attention. I would never say you were cheap, you're my sister of course your not cheep Bekah'' Kol said just as Rebekah picked up a vase to throw at him. As Rebekah stopped Elijah quickly took the vase from her, as Kol was standing near one of the many windows that went from floor to roof in the mansion and if that broke they'd all get covered in glass. Rebekah looked at Kol confused
''And the reason why they are all over you, have you seen you? Your hot and I don't swing that way, but if I did, you'd be the first girl I'd go to'' Sage's voice rang out from behind Finn. Everyone had forgotten she was there until she spoke up. Rebekah narrowed her eyes at Sage as even when the red head was throwing compliments at her she still hated her and thought badly of her.
Niklaus smirked as Rebekah made her way towards Elijah. The plea in her eyes mixed with the pout on her lips indicated a maximum of two things. Either he'd done something she didn't approve of or she wanted something. Elijah knew this also as he looked down at his younger sister with his eyebrows raised
''Yes, Rebekah?'' his voice was calm as he studied his younger sisters face curiously.
''There's a school dance next week and I need a chaperone. I'm choosing you, because I don't trust Klaus or Kol not to start a fight and I know that Finn will want to bring Sage along and I only have one extra ticket'' Rebekah smiled up at her eldest brother. Kol sniggered slightly at the thought of Elijah going to a high school dance. Klaus had to bite his lip to stop from laughing too loud as the thought also crossed his mind
''Can't you get a date to take you?'' Elijah asked sipping the glass of whiskey in his hand.
''No because someone'' Rebekah glared at kol who stood defenceless ''ruined the chances of me ever going with the boy that I actually like'' she huffed. Klaus' eyes narrowed at the thought of her liking a human.
''You could always compel him'' sage suggested. Rebekah spun on her heel to face her
''He's friends with the doppelganger so he's high on vervain. So what do you say big brother, Elena will be there and so will Caroline'' Rebekah smirked at Elijah but everyone in the room knew it was meant for Klaus who glared at the back of his younger sisters head
''I'll take you seeing as you don't trust these two and Mr Mute here, won't give you and answer'' Finn grinned at his older brother
''No it's fine I'll take her, but we do things my way, understand?'' elijah warned Rebekah
''I get it; no biting, no torturing, no harassing Elena'' Rebekah sighed as she counted the things off with her fingers
''So basically if you go with him, no fun'' Kol smirked at Elijah who narrowed his eyes slightly in replied. Klaus reacted into his back pocket and pulled out his wallet before handing Rebekah one of his many credit cards
''Go buy something nice for the dance'' she kissed Elijah's cheek then Klaus' as a way of saying thank you before making her way towards the front door
''I can't wait to see how you handle Rebekah on your own'' Finn chuckled towards Elijah as he and Sage made their way out into the garden
If he was honest with himself, Elijah was slightly dreading it but someone had to keep Rebekah on a tight leash and only him or Finn would be able to do that.
