No One's POV

Brooklyn Emerson stomped her way up the stairs, anger practically steaming out of her, barely taking time to admire the beautiful mansion that sprawled out in front of her.

"NIKLAUS MIKAELSON!" She screams loudly, throwing the front doors open and making her way towards the main area of the house.

Stomping into the living room, Brooklyn faintly notes the presence of the four other Originals, Niklaus' siblings: Finn, Elijah, Kol, and Rebekah.

"Hello, my darling Brooke. You're looking stunning as usual. How was your trip to Africa?" Niklaus inquires, quickly emerging from the other room, immediately recognizing the familiar brunette and her whirlwind like presence.

"Oh don't darling me, Niklaus Mikaelson! You are not going to weasel your way out of this. You've got a lot of explaining to do!" Brooklyn hisses, eyes narrowing as she marches towards him.

"Yes, of course, love. You see- I have a perfectly good explanation for all of this." Niklaus begins, holding his hands out in front of him in an attempt to placate her and her impending explosion-like temper.

"Oh really… Well. Yes, I'm sure you have a perfectly good reason for not telling me the moment you break your bloody forsaken curse AND reunite with your siblings, which you've only wanted to do for fucking thousands of years! So, do enlighten me, Niklaus." Brooklyn snarks, advancing close enough to poke him hard in the chest with an accusing finger.

"Perhaps we can talk elsewhere, where we don't have as much of an audience, love?" Niklaus asks, gesturing to his siblings, who were scatted around the living room looking quite confused at the sudden intrusion.

"No. I think here is a perfectly good place to talk." Brooklyn growls determinedly, glaring up at him, her smaller 5'4" height always having to look up at his 5' 11" stature.

"Very well, darling." Niklaus acquiesces, knowing that once Brooklyn got on a rampage there was little he could do to persuade her differently.

"You know, I really expected more of you, Nik. I mean, it's not like picking up a damn cell phone for a five minute conversation would kill you. Not even a simple postcard or letter letting me know how things were going. But of course, instead I have to find out through one of my scouts that you've broken the curse and been reunited with your siblings. And now, you're having a ball. Which you also forgot to inform me of. Am I missing anything, Niklaus?" Brooklyn asks faking sweetness, her eyes glinting with fire.

"I sincerely apologize, darling. I've been a bit busy." Niklaus sighs.

"Apology not accepted!" Brooklyn huffs, crossing her arms across her chest.

"Now, now, Brooklyn love, let's not be hasty. How about I make it up to you? A vacation, yes, perhaps to Paris with me or the Bahamas? You do love the Bahamas don't you? And perhaps another shopping spree? I still have a few credit cards you've yet to max out. I'll even allow you to drag me through all the bloody stores you wish." Niklaus offers promptly, running his hands up and down her arms and shoulders in a soothing manner.

"Humph." Brooklyn grumps, her expression twisting into a thoughtful one.

"Come on. You know you want to." Niklaus persuades, flashing Brooklyn his adorable 'I'm cute, love me' smirk.

"Don't think you're completely off the hook. And don't think for a second I don't expect some more groveling. But fine. I'll take you up on those offers." Brooklyn finally cracks, giving him a halfhearted glare and poking him again in the chest.

"Of course, I wouldn't dream of it. I'm glad we've come to a compromise." Niklaus smirks, blue eyes flashing.

"I hate you." Brooklyn snarks, a playful smile appearing on her face as she leans into hug him.

"I know." Niklaus laughs, wrapping his arms around her tightly, holding her to him.

Feeling her sigh in a relaxing manner, Niklaus smirks again, rubbing her back lightly before picking her up and wrapping her leg around his waist, twirling her around once.

"Nik!" Brooklyn screams, laughing at his antics.

"What?" Niklaus asks, faking innocence as he sets her down.

"You're a dork. I've missed you." She laughs, pressing a kiss to his cheek and ruffling his dirty blond hair.

"I've missed you too." Niklaus admits, glaring at his siblings in a 'don't you dare repeat this to anyone or you're dead' look.

"Niklaus brother, don't you think introductions are in order? After all, your lady friend is quite a beauty." Kol's voice carries, making Niklaus glare venomously.

"Don't even think about it, Kol." Niklaus hisses, his grip tightening around Brooklyn's waist.

"You must be Kol." Brooklyn's voice interrupts, turning to face Niklaus' siblings, a genuine smile on her face.

"Yes. And you are Brooklyn I take it?" Kol offers, flashing over to them and holding out his hand.

"Kol." Niklaus hisses warningly.

"Brooklyn Emerson. I'm Nik's best friend." Brooklyn introduces, offering her own hand, unconcerned about Niklaus' over protective nature.

"It's a pleasure to meet you, darling. But I'm afraid you're sadly mistaken or compelled. Nik doesn't have friends." Kol snorts, his eyes gleaming with mischief as he greets Brooklyn, kissing her knuckles lightly.

"I am not mistaken or compelled. You are right, he doesn't have friends. He just has one. And that one, would be me." Brooklyn emphasizes, turning to flash Niklaus a cheeky smile.

"I like her, brother. Better than your other conquests in the past. Do keep this one." Rebekah's voice suddenly snarks bitchily.

"Enough Rebekah!" Niklaus growls menacingly, his entire body tensing.

"Now Rebekah, sister, that is no way to treat a friend of Niklaus'. She is a guest. I apologize on behalf of my two younger siblings, Miss Emerson. I am Elijah Mikaelson." Elijah introduces, quickly crossing the room to offer a hand and slight bow.

"It's fine. It's nice to meet you, Master Elijah. Call me Brooklyn, please." Brooklyn replies, placing her hand in his and curtseying slightly, immediately picking up Elijah's old fashioned, formal, chivalrous ways.

He was extremely attractive Brooklyn thought to herself, the suit only accenting his handsome features.

"Then call me, Elijah." Elijah replies, smiling down at her as he releases her hand.

"Very well." Brooklyn smiles.

"Well then, seems like the only introduction left is Finn, since Rebekah has already rudely made her presence known. Finn is the eldest of my siblings, love." Niklaus butts in, disliking the fact Brooklyn's attention was no longer solely on him.

Offering nothing but a small nod, Brooklyn gives a smile back before turning back to Niklaus.

"So about this ball. I assume that I am invited yes? Since its formal I shall assume I need to find a dress and let you know what color it is?" Brooklyn asks.

"Actually love- I- of course you're invited, it's just- well- I've invited someone else." Niklaus stumbles out, looking properly sheepish.

"Oh- Okay. What's her name? Is she pretty? Don't tell me, she's blonde yes? I bet she's really pretty! I'm so happy for you Nik! I bet you'll have adorable kids, wait, is she a vampire? Probably, well either way you guys will be an adorable couple! How long have you guys known each other? Have you just started going out? Do you think she's the one? You know I'm a bit disappointed you didn't tell me earlier, but whatever. You can tell me everything now." Brooklyn starts rambling out excitedly, pushing the negative emotions and disappointment out of her mind. It didn't matter what she felt. What mattered was if Niklaus was happy. That was all that mattered.

"Woah, slow down, love." Niklaus interrupts, placing a finger on Brooklyn's mouth.

"Her name is Caroline. We're not going out. There is nothing between us. Mother requested we all try and find dates." Niklaus explains.

"Oh… Yeah I don't believe that for a second, Niklaus. If that was the case you would have invited me. And though I'm upset you didn't invite me, mostly because now I have to find an acceptable date and that may as well be bloody impossible given that it's in only a few hours and I'm most definitely not taking my brother. But not to worry, I'm not mad enough to not help you catch this girl of yours." Brooklyn points out after her rant.

"I can never get anything past you can I?" Niklaus groans, rolling his eyes.

"No, and you best remember that. Now come on! Caroline won't be able to resist you tonight." Brooklyn says, dragging Niklaus upstairs, presuming to where his bedroom is.

"How long are you staying?" Niklaus asks, lounging on his bed as Brooklyn raids his closet.

"Hmm? Oh, I don't know. Not long probably. I just wanted to visit and catch up." Brooklyn responds absentmindedly as she flicks through his dress shirts.

"Where are you staying? You know I hate to think of you staying in something sub-standard." Niklaus asks, clear disdain for anything other than riches and luxury.

"Just some hotel downtown. It's nice." Brooklyn hums, now raiding through his bow ties and ties.

"Stay here. There are plenty of rooms." Niklaus offers.

"Just me or?" Brooklyn asks questioningly.

"Just you of course." Niklaus smirks.

"Of course." Brooklyn laughs, knowing very well that her twin brother, Aaron, and Niklaus did not get along well. Aaron was very protective of her, and well he and Niklaus didn't exactly get off on the right foot and even though years had passed since the original incident, Aaron still didn't trust or like Niklaus.

"I'll think about it. Now go try these on." Brooklyn urges, shoving hangers of clothes in Niklaus' arms and shoving him towards his bathroom.

"Demanding little thing." Niklaus mutters.

"I heard that!" Brooklyn shouts through the door.

"You were meant to, my darling." Niklaus snarks back, laughing heartedly as he hears her scream and huff in annoyance.

Only an hour or so later, Brooklyn finds herself leaving, finished with helping Niklaus find the perfect outfit and on her way back to the hotel to get her things and get ready; she had decided to take Niklaus' offer and stay here with him.

Humming quietly to herself, Brooklyn descends the stairs only to be intercepted by Elijah.

Much to his confusion and reservation, Elijah had found Brooklyn captivating from the moment he had set eyes on her; drawn to her in ways he had never been drawn to any other woman before. She was beautiful, no, beyond beautiful, her beauty surpassed that of any women he had ever seen in all his centuries living; she was a mystery wrapped in even more mystery. And he desired to know more.

"Oh- hello Elijah." Brooklyn smiles, looking up surprised.

"Hello Miss Brooklyn." Elijah replies, smiling back.

"Brooklyn, please Elijah. Miss is far too formal for me. Is there something you need? I'm on my way out. I need to get my stuff so I can finish getting ready here. Nik offered." Brooklyn asks, tilting her head slightly in a questioning manner.

"Of course, my apology, Brooklyn. I was just curious, I couldn't help but overhear your conversation about dates with my brother, I mean no disrespect of course- but would you give me the honor of accompanying me tonight?" Elijah offers a bit awkwardly, hoping to not over step an unsaid, invisible boundary between her and his brother that may or may not be there.

"I would be honored, Elijah. Of course." Brooklyn responds, her smile even brighter.

"I shall see you tonight then, Brooklyn. I look forward to it." Elijah offers, placing a gentle kiss to her knuckles, eyes smoldering with hidden emotions and thoughts.

"Tonight then." Brooklyn smiles back.

As you can see it starts mid season 3 of Vampire Diaries; episode 3X14 "Dangerous Liaisons" to be exact. For now the story will follow the overall original plot line of season 3, with minor adjustments since I'm introducing OC's to the story line. There will also be divergence in season 4-5 when the Silas drama begins.

Also, btw it's probably going to be another Elijah/OC/Niklaus pairing, though you'll see them develop separately to begin with. In the end it's both. I love them both so much I can't ever decide. So in my fantasy world, both is always better. Haha Lucky for my OC's. ;)

Anyways, much love,

Polkadottedgiraffe11

Edited 12/9/18