A/n: HEY! I've been wanting to do this story for a while so here goes. Some things to know. The main character Amleia Marie Mikaelson is the daughter of Klaus and Hayley even though Caroline and Klaus raised her. They fell in love after she and ty broke up. She has dark brown hair and blue green eyes. Kol and Bonnie aren't dead Delena is together so is Kalijah, Stefan has his memories, and it takes place in Mystic Falls.
"Happy birthday dear Lia, Happy Birthday to you!" cheers erupted through the Mystic Grill at the end of the song causing me to blush deeply. I didn't understand all the fuss over little old me. Well I did, but my two favorite uncles always taught me to be humble.
"Thank you guys so much." I said looking around at my family. I wasn't related to most of them, but they were family none the less. My mother came by to hug me tightly. My dad was already standing behind me and offered a smile, but nothing more. It didn't really bother me though; I knew he wasn't a touchy feely type person.
"Yes, yes we all love you." Uncle Damon commented. "Now open the presents, I have a bet with Stefan to win." I rolled my eyes at him and Aunt Elena smacked him playfully on the chest.
"Here," Aunt Bon handed me a wrapped box. "Open this one first." I smiled gratefully at her and took the box. It was medium sized and fit on my lap. I tore at the paper open to reveal a plain cardboard box. Tape lined the top making it harder to open. I could have used my vamp strength to open it, but I was lazy today. I swiveled my chair so that I was facing Uncle Steffy.
"Can I borrow your pocket knife?" I asked. He reached into his jeans pocket and handed me the knife I loved so much. It had an all-black handle with custom holes in it that allowed you to see the silver blade inside. "Thanks." I said flipping it open and digging into the tape. It gave easily and I opened the lids to reveal…another smaller box. I knit my eyebrows and without looking up, returned the knife to Stefan.
"Uncle Kol?" I questioned lifting my head to survey my aunts and uncles. This was exactly the type of gift that he gave me every year; except for the fact that he was currently in a coffin, courtesy of my temperamental father.
"Surprise!" he said jumping out from behind Aunt Bekah. I jumped out of my seat causing the box to fall from my lap. I almost stepped on it, but thankfully mom grabbed it just in time. I ran the couple of feet to Kol and gave him a hug. He picked me up and spun me around, causing me to giggle.
"What are you doing here?" I asked, once I was safely on the ground.
"I wasn't about to miss my favorite nieces birthday, now was I?" he asked.
"I'm your only niece." I countered. He shrugged indifferent to the comment. I laughed. "Well is there actually something in there?" I asked, gesturing to the box on the bar. He shrugged again, a small smile on his face. I sighed. He'd been here five minutes, and I already felt the need to strangle him.
I went back to my seat and grabbed the box. I pulled out the smaller box from inside. It was a designer clothing box, but I knew perfectly well there were no clothes in it. That was Aunt Bekahs line of expertise. I opened the lid to reveal a rectangular object wrapped in hot pink paper. Once I was done attacking the little bit of paper, I just sort of stared at the brand new iPhone 11.
Then, I am not proud to admit, I squealed. "OH MY GOD UNCLE KOL! Thank you, thank you, and did I mention, thank you!" The iPhone 11 wasn't due to be out for three more months. Fortunately, I was a Mikaelson and I was well aware that there is nothing money can't buy. I slid the phone in my pocket immediately knowing that if I started looking through it, nothing would get done.
"Here's my gift." Uncle Steffy said. He handed me a black bracelet box tied with a matching ribbon. I smiled and took the box carefully unlacing the ribbon. Then I popped open the lid and gasped. Inside was a pocket knife, exactly identical to Stefan's. There were also some dog tags. Upon closer inspection I saw that they were his, from his time in the war.
"Wow." I said softly. This was like the perfect gift. I mean, ever since I was a little girl, Steffy had told me of his time in the war and how it helped him control ripper. I always thought of those memories when my life went bat shit crazy. "Thank you." I looked up at Stefan sincerely. I put the knife in my front pocket and slid the dog tags over my head.
"Those two things helped me get through my worst times." He replied, "Maybe they'll bring you some luck too."
"You gave her a pocket knife?" Mom asked from behind me. I heard Dad chuckle. "She's fourteen!"
"Considering whom her father is," Stefan said, "I would be surprised if she didn't have more hidden in her bedroom." I looked to him incredulously. Just because the statement was true, didn't mean mom needed to know.
"She better-" Mom started in again but was interrupted.
"Love, calm yourself." Dad said. I almost scoffed. The only reason he was helping on the matter was because it was his fault I had most of said weapons. I swear I have the most whacked up family in the history of ever.
"Before this gets any crazier, open our gift." Damon said reaching out from behind Stefan to hand me some papers. They were rolled up with a red ribbon.
"Paper Delena? You shouldn't have." I said using their pet name. I constantly called them Aunt Damon and Uncle Elena so finally I just settled for Delena. I untied the ribbon and unrolled two tickets to see The Fray in L.A. and two first class tickets to L.A.
"Stefan's is better." I said looking up at the Salvatore's. I already knew that was the bet they were having. They competed every year on my birthday. So far it was Stefan-14 Damon-0. I set the papers on the counter to my left.
"Here's my gift." Bonnie said handing me a plastic King Soopers bag. Is that what I think it is?
"No way." I said looking inside.
"It's official." I said pulling out the contents of the bag. "You are my favorite today Bonnie Bennett." I held up my box of double stuff Oreos, a smug look on my face. Everyone looked at me like I was crazy. I probably was.
"Seriously?" Auntie Katherine questioned. She had been so quiet, that I forgot she was hiding behind Uncle Elijah. "You asked for double stuff Oreos?"
"You wish you were that awesome." I said opening the package and grabbing a cookie. She just rolled her eyes at me. I smiled.
"My turn." Mommy said stepping in front of me. She handed me a small box. I opened it to reveal a heart shaped locket. Inside was a picture of the entire gang and a photo of mom and dad smiling down at an infant in mom's arms that could only be me. I turned the locket around and found an inscription on the back. 'Family is forever. Never forget that.' I smiled at her and opened my arms to hug her. She squeezed me lightly and then helped me put the locket on.
"Best for last!" Aunt Bekah said coming towards me. I almost expected to see her holding a huge shopping bag but instead she held a small envelope. I took quickly opened it. I read through it and then laughed.
"I really hope you aren't screwing with me, because it would be just plain mean." I said smiling at Rebekah. She shook her head.
"I am not screwing with you as you say. I am just the greatest Aunt ever." I nodded in agreement.
"I'm lost." Auntie Elena said a confused look on her face.
"Can't imagine that ever happening." Kol muttered under his breath.
"Oh, right, sorry." I said. I took the letter in my hands trying, and failing, to look former. "You are invited to the birthday ball of Amelia Marie Mikaelson. Hosted by the Mikaelson family tonight at seven thirty." The invitation had more info but I wasn't worried about it. Anyone invited probably had one being delivered to their doorsteps as we speak.
"And don't forget free catering." A new voice said. I looked up from the letter to two of my favorite people in the whole wide world.
"Uncle Jer! Matt!" I exclaimed jumping out my seat. I ran to them put an arm around each of their necks. They hugged me back. And I heard Jer chuckle.
"Miss me?" he asked once I let go. I gave him a look that I hope said 'No Shit'. Uncle Jer had been in Florida the last couple of months and it kind of sucked. Because he was a hunter, and I was a weird hybrid vampire werewolf original thing, we had matching strengths. Luckily for me he aged really slowly, so he was still only like 24. And did I mention the motorcycle. How I loved that motorcycle.
He handed me a box then. "Happy Birthday." I smiled and took it graciously. Opening the lid, I peered inside. The black leather jacket had soft lining and was definitely bad-ass. I had no idea how he had picked something so perfect, but I loved. I was just about to try it on when something crashed my perfect little haven.
"What are you doing here?" Elijah snarled. He came to stand in front of me like a shield. I tried to look past him but Bekah, mom, dad, and everybody else came to stand in front of me making the perfect barrier. Or maybe it was a shield. I tried looking around them, but it was like they were impenetrable.
"Is it so wrong to want to see my daughter on her birthday. Suddenly I stopped struggling. I knew who was standing there. A woman only in my memories. Buried so far back I could hardly remember.
They were protecting me from Hayley.
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