This is not the typical setting one would think of when a vicious murder is being plotted. Instead of a dingy dark room, in an equal decrypted house, on a dark and lonely street, on one of the very worst parts of town. This was done in a dimly lite high end restaurant with five star quality food, and expensive wine. Then again these things were rarely done in such a low class place by less then respectable men. These men with blood soaked hands were powerful men, respectable men, the type of men that most aspired to be.

In the back of Lorenzo's in a private dinning room sat what was commonly referred to, in the criminal world, as the golden trio. They were three of the five families who were able to operate in society without scrutiny. Because of this they were both hated and feared by the other families.

William "Bill" Forbes was known as a straight up and hard man. He understood the business meant to always remember who your friends were, and that it was always better to be owed a favor then to owe one. It was common knowledge that the marriage between him and his wife to simply advance his position in society. It was also known that his marriage produced one heir and it was not a son. Bill had never gotten over not having a son, a true male heir that could take over the business. However, girls could be useful; when it came to alliance they could be married off.

Mikeal Milkson was the most ruthless of the three when it came to business, and that worst that had ever been seen. He lived by one code"family above all else". It was because of this code that many of his misdeeds were committed. With five sons and one daughter he had no shortage of heir or bargaining chips.

Guisppiee Salvatore was a kind hearted man that many believed was ill suited for the business. Underneath all of the kindness lied a hard mane that was capable of unspeakable acts. Gusippee never made a decision without thinking of all the angles, and possible outcomes first. He had two sons who were both given equal parts of the buisness out of fear in fighting.

"Bill, Mikeal." Gussippe greeted with his two sons in tow. Damon and Stefan Salvatore were the two legitimate heirs to the Salvatore empire. Damon was the eldest, and he had a habit of acting without thinking. His body county was legend as was the brutal way he killed. Stefan was the opposite. Often quit and reserved he acted out of need. And, like his brother gained a reputation as a "ripper".

Seated at the table as Bill, Mikeal with two of his sons. His eldest son, Finn, left the family for the love of a women. Of course the true reason for his disownment was because he refused to kill said women's brother. Rumor was Elijah, the second eldest, was not going to inherit because his father disproved of some of his business decisions. He went as far as to call them soft. Niklaus would be the king. Nicked named the "wolf" because of his ability to get in and out quickly without being scene. He would do a fine job of running the business. The three older men greeted each other before moving onto their younger counterpart.

"Mikeal, Guissipee what is the nature of this meeting?" Bill inquired as the wine was poured.

The two other man shared a look before continuing. It was Guissippee who would speak up. "It was come to our attention that Tyler has been in bed with the other families. Telling family secrets, and some not your own. Going as far to offer loyalty and friendship at teh expense of us."

Tyler Lockwood had married Bill's daughter, Caroline, a littles less the six months ago. At the time Bill has been thrilled at the marriage. Both the Forbes and the Lockwoods were happy with the union. Bill got the son and heir her never had, while Carol Lockwood got the protection she need after her husbands death. Of course money was exchanged with Bill getting the better of the deal. "You have proof of this?" Bill asked. He was quickly hand a file filled with wire tap transcripts, photos, and bank records. "I'm guessing you want my blessing?"

"We understand the position that we are putting you in. However, surely you can see that something has to be done. If Tyler were allowed to live that would make us look weak to our enemies." Mikeal offered.

"Of course with Tyler gone that means that Caroline would be his only heir. She would inherit everything that the Lockwoods have. You would inherit everything. We wouldn't ask for a share. It would all be for to compensate for both you and your daughter's pain and suffering." Stefan hoped that this would persuade Bill to their side. Of course Bill would be expected to give them a small potion of his new found wealth.

"And my daughter what is to be come of her?" While Bill was more then willing to betray Tyler, he was so agreeable to having his daughter harmed. "Who would do the deed?" He add as an after thought.

"She will not be harmed. You have our word as gentleman that whatever Tyler's fate maybe that would not fall on Caroline as well." Guissippe assured him.

"My son Niklaus along with Stefan and Damon would plan and fulfill the deed. We were hoping to make a statement. Killed in his own home were he is suppose to be safe." Mikeal's tone indicated that while they were asking permission didn't mean that they needed it. "If that's okay with you boy's?"

"Hey I say the more the merrier." Damon winked at all of those around the table.

"Honestly Damon." Guissippe was not impressed with how little his son treated human life.

"Can we get back to the plan?" Klaus asked out of annoyance.

And like that the seven civilized men sat in their expensive suits, drinking their expensive wine to plan a murder.