The Confession

It's been about a week since her mother, Katherine, had escaped certain death once again. Nadia watched as she quickly adjusted into her new body and her new life. Maybe this time we will finally be able to have some quality time together, she hoped. She soon had flashbacks of her mother pushing her away. Nadia winced. For a second, she feared it would not be any different than it was a month ago. Luckily that fear left as fast as it came when she saw Katherine walking towards her happy as can be. What to say? What to do? She had been searching for her mother for over centuries, yet she was here – right now at this very moment.

Nadia eagerly walked up to her. "Hello Katherine."

"Hello my Nadia," she smiled.

"How is your new life suiting you?"

"Absolutely perfect!" She said giddily. "I'm young and beautiful again, and everyone in this town loves me."

"Just make sure you're being Elena. Remember you are Elena," She warned. Nadia knew all too well how Elena's friends worked. If her friends ever found out that Katherine is alive in Elena's body, they would do everything in their power to bring her back. Nadia shuddered at the thought. She couldn't bear to lose her mother again and for good. The very thing would emotionally cripple her forever.

"Don't worry, Nadia. Her stupid friends don't suspect a thing. As far as they know, Elena is alive and well," Katherine smirked.

Nadia nodded and felt reassured, but the thought of losing her was still in her mind. She needed to change the subject. "How are things with Stefan?"

"They are going great. I have plans with him tonight. You see, I casually invited him to some Bitter Ball for broken hearted students. And since Elena has broken up with Damon. I feel it's time for her to move on with Stefan. This dance will be a perfect place to start," she smiles in thought of dancing with Stefan once again.

"How did you two meet?" Nadia asked curiously.

"I was on my way to Mystic Falls to the large old Lockwood Mansion when I saw a carriage break down on the side of the road. That is when I caught a glimpse of Stefan and I immediately fell in love with him. I believe it was fate that brought me to him. We fell in love. But it had to end there. At least at the time. I was paranoid my "friends" were actually working with someone to build my trust and to kill me, because I had to survive for you, Nadia. Even centuries later, I still had this strange feeling you were still alive… So, I planned my escape. I first slipped my blood into Stefan's drink each day. I knew with or without my help he would be turned into a vampire and I'd find him again. I could not let love get in the way and I couldn't have Stefan or his annoying brother Damon looking for me. So, I convinced them I was dead by faking my own death. That way, I had a clean slate and no one would try and hunt me down after I went looking for you," Katherine paused for a moment and chuckled. "Now that I think about it, I did actually let love get in the way… Love for my daughter. Love for you, Nadia," She looked at her sincerely.

Nadia was speechless. She was so touched with her mother's words. She could not believe she sacrificed everything for her.

"And now, you'll have Stefan again soon," Nadia smiled at her.

"I meant what I said the other night, Nadia. I want it all. I want my daughter, I want immortality, and I want Stefan Salvatore. I've always wanted these three things since as long as I can remember. I have you and I have immortality again thanks to you," she grinned. "And I'll soon have Stefan. He's my one true love. I have never felt anything like it when I am with him. It's something you feel once in a lifetime."

She nods. "Yeah, I know that feeling. When you're with that certain person, you feel like nothing else matters. You wish you could be with them forever. You're in her arms-", Nadia immediately stops. She couldn't believe how easily it slipped out. Perhaps Katherine didn't even notice…

Katherine raises her eyebrow in curiosity. "Her?"

Damn it.

"Who exactly is her, Nadia?"

Flashbacks rushed into her head of that night. Prague, dim candlelight, wine, the scent of her freshly strawberry-shampooed washed hair, her sweet soft lips touching her own, and her warm embrace surrounding her… Nadia's skin formed goose bumps just thinking about it.

Katherine waited patiently observing her daughter's physical reaction. It made her grin. She knew that this will be quite an interesting story.

Nadia took a deep breath. She didn't plan to talk about this night today, but there was no going back now. "It was last summer. At the time I was with Gregor."

"Gregor?" Katherine tried to recall.

Nadia looked at her. "You know, my boyfriend, the traveler, whom you killed?"

"Oh, that's right!" She snapped. "Listen, Nadia. I did it for your own good."

"Don't worry, about it," Nadia assured her.

Katherine smiled at her. This is what bonding is like, she thought. "Please continue," she encouraged.

"Anyway his current body was dying. His body had cancer or something. Just some lame stupid mortal fatal sickness," she shook her head and looked frustrated. As an immortal being, she had seen many of her loved ones pass on because of a mortal illness. "We were in Europe and I had to find a body fast. Preferably a good looking and a healthy one. I searched all day for the perfect body for Gregor, but it wasn't until the sun set when I found one. Matt Donovan, to be more precise. He had the most gorgeous baby-blue eyes. I imagined Gregor inside him looking at me with those eyes and holding me in those strong arms. But it wasn't long till I noticed he wasn't alone."

A smile slowly crept up on her lips.

"I saw her. She was radiant. She stood out far beyond her companion. Her long golden hair illuminated in the moonlight. Her voice was like velvet. As I watched her from a slight distance, my stomach made butterflies. I didn't know what I was feeling then, but now I know it is love."

Nadia watched her mother react to her story. She could tell she was itching for this mysterious woman's name.

"Do I know this person?" Katherine asked impatiently.

"You may know her. I don't know. You've met thousands of people over the years."

Katherine's eyes narrowed at her daughter. "What's her name?"

"Rebekah Mikaelson," Nadia admitted.

The name was so all-too familiar to Katherine. However, none of her memories were exactly happy. The bitch stabbed her hand with a fork and teamed up with her arch rival, after all. Rebekah. Barbie Klaus as Elena's friends had referred to her. All Katherine could feel at the moment was rage and fear that Rebekah would hurt her daughter too like Gregor did. Suddenly that all went away. Katherine saw in her daughter's chocolate brown eyes that this love was pure and genuine. Most importantly, she saw how happy Nadia was. It made her think of all the wonderful times she had with Stefan in 1864 and how happy he made her.

"Katherine, are you okay?" Her daughter asked concerned.

Katherine looked up at her. "I'm fine," she smiled. "Really. I'm fine. Please continue. I want you to tell me all about it."

"So, I went over and asked Matt and Rebekah to join me for a few drinks. Of course, it wasn't a few," Nadia chuckles. "Matt was out cold after only a few shots of vodka. I guess he couldn't handle it, but I didn't really care at that point. This gave me time to get to know Rebekah. She opened up to me so easily. I compelled the bartender to give us some wine to make the mood a little more romantic. Rebekah told me about her family and her love life. She even admitted to me that she and Matt will never work. She told me he deserved a normal life." Nadia paused for a moment. "She looked so fragile. At that moment I wanted to hold her forever and never let go. Her heart had been broken so many times and I wanted to heal all her wounds and make her happy for once. I wiped her tears and she looked into my eyes. We stared into each other's eyes for a moment. I don't know what she was feeling, but… it was like everyone in the room was gone. There was silence and all there was, was her. We barely noticed Matt moaning in the background. Matt clumsily shook Rebekah's shoulder and asked if he could turn in early. Rebekah noticed how Matt was walking like a drunken two year old, so she helped him up the stairs. Before she got to the stairs, she asked me to join her."

"Oooh, I can see where this is going!" Katherine grinned in excitement.

Nadia blushed and laughed at her mother's comment.

"So, I join her upstairs. I come in with her tucking Matt in and he falls fast asleep. That is when I made my first move. I sped over to her and kissed her soft sweet lips. I then backed off to see how she would react. I didn't know how she would respond, but thankfully, she liked it. I found her immediately pulling me closer for more. Things got very heated…passionate very quickly."

Katherine noticed her daughter's skin forming goose bumps again.

"I won't give you all the details, "she chuckles. "But we did break some of the furniture. Including the other bed in the room. We made so much noise. I'm surprised no one came to check on us or that we didn't wake Matt. The next morning, I woke with Rebekah holding me in her arms. I never felt so at peace. Matt soon woke up. Rebekah didn't want to get caught, so she compelled him that he had a threesome with her and me. He only wishes he had sex with two beautiful women like us," she laughs. "Matt looked like he was in Heaven after. Later that morning, we ordered some more wine. We knew we wouldn't see each other again after that day. I had to get back to Gregor and inform him I found a body he could travel in and I also needed to continue my search for you. I knew, somehow, I was close to finding you. Rebekah had her own problems with her own family in New Orleans. With that, we had one last glass of wine and a goodbye kiss…"

Katherine looked at Nadia. She was so glad her daughter trusted her enough to tell her this story. Perhaps this could be a regular thing, she thought. With 500 years spent in absolute solitude, it was different that she had someone to talk to. Someone she could tell countless of stories too. Someone she could love unconditionally and spend forever with.

"I guess we both made sacrifices to finally reunite with each other," Katherine said deeply touched.

"We did indeed. Nothing was going to stop me from finding you. I had to see you"

"I know you will find Rebekah again. With your dedication you had to find me there is no doubt you'll find her too."

"I hope so, Mother," Nadia nodded and smiled at her.

Mother… The word hit Katherine. That was the first time her own daughter had called her 'mother.' She was so moved it brought tears to her eyes. She was no longer just "Katherine" to Nadia, but the woman who will take care of her and protect her from now on. She quickly embraced her daughter. Her arms were so tightly wrapped around Nadia. Nadia returned the hug just has gladdened in her mother's embrace. They were a finally family now and they couldn't be happier.