Prologue

In the quiet night, under the protection of a magical cloaking, my first love's baby girl, Hope, tired but determine not to fall asleep, was testing my insanity. Rocking the small infant, in hope of tiring her out, I hum a song, her fourth song as my mind is slowly wearing out. "Come on baby girl" I whisper "Shout those eyes so auntie Sigrid can sleep herself" She laugh at my words, as if she is enjoy the torture she's putting me through. "If you want your Aunt Bex then you need to wait for tomorrow baby girl, aunt Bex won't be here until after you're asleep" As if Odin granted my wish, the front door click open and enter the lovely Rebekah Mikaelson.

"Rebekah" I squeal "You're here! Take the baby she wants you" I handed the eager baby toward her, but she blocked my move. "Give me a second Sigrid, I need to put these away" Holding up grocery bags filled with baby supplies, she head toward the kitchen. "But-but she been awake for three hours and she won't let me sleep because she want her auntie! I told you not to spoil her" I whined following behind her.

She ignored me, taking out the groceries and putting them away. I block her path and held Hope in front of her face "Come on, how can you say no to this face." I watch as her frown slowly turns into a smile as the baby coos at her. "Alright you impatient woman, just give me a second" quickly putting the supplies away, Rebekah walked out of the kitchen saying she needs to get something first. Hope, spotting her leave, starts getting teary and tried to get out of my arms.

"Rebekah! She wants her aunt!" I yelled out as the tired baby against my chest, reaches out her tiny arms toward the direction of her busy aunt. "I'm serious hurry, she's getting fussy" I added after a minute. "Alright, I'm coming, stopping yelling in front of the baby." Rebekah reappears with a blanket and took the baby girl, nesting her comfortably in her arms. The small child accepted her paternal aunt's arms happily as they both stares lovely into each other eyes. "Traitor" I mumble to Hope, giving her a soft kiss on the forehead "And here I was spending the whole day taking care of you" Rebekah smiles at Hope as the baby coos lovely back at her, ignoring my statement. "Sigrid clean the room up, I'll put her to sleep" I pout, watching her walk toward the nursery.

Faint from exhaustion, I fell onto the couch after Rebekah disappears out of sight, the comfy, cozy coach. My head landed pleasantly against a pillow and black spot enter my vision before I finally surrender to the welcome peace, but before I could I spotted a hill of plush toys, next to the pile of dirty onsies, which lead to the trail of slimy pacifiers. Groaning I got off the couch and bend down to sort the toys.

"Once upon a time, there was a majestic king, who lived with his noble brother in a kingdom where music and art were celebrated. . . The king did not foresee having a child, but he lived in an enchanted land where all things were possible. In time, he was blessed with a beautiful baby daughter, for whom he wished only peace."

Pausing, I listened carefully as Rebekah's soft voice traveled into the living room. Dropping the toys, I quietly made my way to the nursery, leaning gently against the wall as I listen.

"Still, the king had demons who pursued him. There was a ruthless beast who wanted to take the kingdom for her own. Armed with a pack of untamed creatures, she drove the other magical creatures from the land. And, there was a wicked sorceress with enchanted stones that weakened the king every full moon. Seeing the shadow his enemies cast upon his home, the king was driven to send his beloved princess away, convincing all who remained that she was forever lost."

I frown in sadness toward the hardship Klaus went through in his long life, to be blessed with such a precious baby girl and be denied the happiness I know he deserves.

"The king, in his sorrow, turned away from the world. The castle closed its doors, and the kingdom fell. Some say that the only light that shines in the castle illuminates the shadow of the once majestic king in the room meant for his child. But, as the ruthless beasts took rule over the fallen king's realm, little did they know that he and his brother would not rest until their enemies were vanquished. For, they believed that one day, they would heal their kingdom and bring their precious princess home, so that she might live happily ever after."

I inch closer to the doorway, watching as Rebekah got up from the rocking sofa and laid the wide eyes baby in the crib, she put down the wooden knight next to the infant and walked out of the room, turning off the lights. I watch her as she quietly close the door and glared at me. My eyebrows furrow in confusion when I remember. "Oh, cleaning?" I squeak quickly running away from the ancient vampire.

Rebekah followed behind, her heels clicking along each steps. I grabbed the pile of toys, smell of saliva enter my senses, making me wrinkle my nose. "Urgh, we should get her to stop stuffing the toys in her mouth." I threw the stinkiest plush at her. She caught the toy mid-air and her face contorts to disgust instantly.

"Good god how could a small baby's breathe smells so bad" I laugh, throwing the rest of the plush in the laundry basket, along with the dirty onsies. "I rather have her breath stink then her diaper" I said, dropping the pacifiers into a pot of hot water. "Then no one would want to kiss her"

"True" I cheekily agree. Rebekah picked up the laundry basket and threw the content inside the washer machine. We both watch as the colorful toys and onesies are washed, each new color peeking out from the strong bubbles.

"Am I strange to feel proud at the amount of clothes she goes through everyday?" Rebekah looked at me as if I was crazy, which I probably was after recovering 7 life long memories. "I don't remember you being this crazy, charismatic and a vixen, but not stupid and crazy" I laugh giving her a playful push "Well how about you girl, Last time I met Rebekah Mikaelson, she was so sweet and innocent, now you are…"

"A bitch"

"…Yeah" I agree happily, turning my attention back to the washer "Oh look, there the onsie I gave her!" a white onsie planted against the glass, showing a clear view of the front. "Yes, the 'I don't bite but daddy does' one" I giggle at Rebekah's discontent tone "Don't sound so distaste, it's funny! Because… get it" She groan in annoyance "Didn't I throw that away?"

"Why do you think it's in the wash" I answer happily. After some time we relocated to the living room, Rebekah was reading a magazine as I was in the kitchen making coffee and opening a bag of blood for Rebekah. I handed her the bag with a bright pink straw and plot onto the couch. My eyes landed on a small frame above the fireplace, the first picture we took after I reunited with Rebekah and met Hope; it was the happiest day of my life.

"It's so strange" I whisper "It feels like just yesterday when I spotted you outside the café, plus Hope is getting so big now, time travel fast. I don't want her to ever grow up, but at the same time I do. I want to be there during her first and last day of school, I want to meet her first love, and be the one to kick anyone's ass for hurting her or breaking her heart."

Rebekah set down her magazine and threw her empty blood bag on the coffee table, she gave me a confuse look "Why does it sound like you are going to leave one day?"

"Because I am" I answer "As soon as you return Hope back to her mother, I'm going to leave"

Rebekah stood up violently, knocking the sofa over "Why the bloody hell would you do that, no… why the bloody hell would you think I would let you do that"

"Rebekah I'm not going back with you, and that's final" We had a stare off, She intensely stare into me, her eyes burning a hot presence until I twitch and looked away. "This is about Nik isn't it; you're scared to meet him"

"I can assure you Rebekah, I am not afraid to meet a man I supposedly 'loved'"

"Love" She corrected "A man you do love Sigrid" I blushed because it was true, I don't remember much of Klaus Mikaelson but I do know, I still love him, regardless of the limited memories I still haven't gained. "Maybe I still do, and that's why I'm leaving, I'm a part of his long forgotten past Rebekah. He lived a long life such as you, and love many girls just the same. Meeting him is the same as reopening an injury. I made a mistake when I cast the spell, I was naïve and blinded by love. Now that I remember, I will spend my last life undoing the spell, because meeting Klaus will only hurt him, he has move on, it time for me to do the same."

Rebekah listens quietly. After I finish she move closer and sat down next to me. She took my hand and held them together. Smiling softly she spoke "You know this is why I like you the most, you always though of Nik, I was devastated when Mikael killed you, but I'm glad you are here now, and so will Nik. You coming to see him won't ruin anything in his life." I open my mouth to argue but Rebekah gave my hands a hard squeeze to shut me up. "But I will honour your wish, as my last gift to you" I sigh in gratitude "Thank you Rebekah" We sat contently until I became too tired and couldn't open my eyes any longer. "I'm going to bed" I yawn "Good night Bex" I got up and headed to my room, before I turned the knob Rebekah spoke "Sigrid, Nik still loves you with all his heart no matter how many time have pass. I just want to tell you one last time."

I smile tiredly "Yeah, I still love him too."