Chapter 1

If I die young, bury me in satin
Lay me down on a bed of roses
Sink me in the river at dawn
Send me away with the words of a love song

Lord make me a rainbow, I'll shine down on my mother
She'll know I'm safe with you when she stands under my colors
Oh, and life ain't always what you think it ought to be, no
Ain't even gray, but she buries her baby

The sharp knife of a short life
Well, I've had just enough time

If I die young, bury me in satin
Lay me down on a bed of roses
Sink me in the river at dawn
Send me away with the words of a love song

The sharp knife of a short life
Well, I've had just enough time

And I'll be wearing white when I come into your kingdom
I'm as green as the ring on my little cold finger
I've never known the loving of a man
But it sure felt nice when he was holding my hand

There's a boy here in town, says he'll love me forever
Who would have thought forever could be severed by
The sharp knife of a short life
Well, I've had just enough time

So put on your best, boys, and I'll wear my pearls
What I never did is done

A penny for my thoughts, oh no, I'll sell 'em for a dollar
They're worth so much more after I'm a goner
And maybe then you'll hear the words I been singing
Funny, when you're dead how people start listening

If I die young, bury me in satin
Lay me down on a bed of roses
Sink me in the river at dawn
Send me away with the words of a love song

The ballad of a dove
Go with peace and love
Gather up your tears, keep 'em in your pocket
Save them for a time when you're really gonna need them, oh

The sharp knife of a short life
Well, I've had just enough time
So put on your best, boys
And I'll wear my pearls

Simone heard the song from The Band Perry playing as she was exploring the new town she and her brother just moved to. She found where the music was coming from. It looked like over hundred people were gathered down at the river front. They were all wearing black and she heard many of them crying. She figured it was a funeral. She made her way to the front to inspect things further. There was a body wrapped in white satin and lying on top of red roses and a handmade wooden raft. Around the raft were hundreds of floating lit candles and more rose pedals. They seemed to follow some of the outline of the song.

She smirked, "I'm guessing that person was a bit of a drama queen to have a funeral like this?" Simone asked the person who happened to be standing next to her.

"No, she was beautiful, vibrant, kind and loved life. In fact she saved my brother's life. I will never forget her."

"Oh, I'm sorry. That was rude of me."

Simone started to walk off then turned back around for a moment.

"What was her name? I would like to say a blessing for her."

"It was Emma. Emma Salvatore."

MMM

Simone walked through the front door of the newly renovated place her brother, Nick had purchased. She sighed as she took a look around the huge mansion. She had no idea why her brother would buy something so big for just the two of them. She shook her head in wonderment then proceeded to find her brother.

"Nick!" She called out, "where are…"

Before she finished her sentence she spotted her brother standing near one of the many fireplaces within the mansion. He had a drink of bourbon in his hand and didn't look too happy. She started to walk into the room when she found him directly in front of her blocking her path. He placed his hands on either side of her arms and leaned over to have direct eye contact with her. She looked up at him with her beautiful big green eyes and angelic face.

"Hey sweetheart, there is something I need to tell you."

"Okay, what is it?"

He sighed before he began again.

"It's about our brothers and sister. I lied to you."

"Lied to me about what?"

"We never left on purpose," a man's voice suddenly spoke.

Simone looked at her brother with a look of confusion then walked around him to see who it was that spoke. She couldn't believe who was standing in front of her. Tears began to fall down her face as she looked at them and then back over at Nick.

It was the rest of her older brothers and sister; Elijah, Finn, Cole and Rebecca. She ran directly into Elijah's arms. She had been traveling with him before they both ran into Niklaus just a year prior. The others she hadn't seen in hundreds of years.

"Elijah, what happened?"

"I was ready to leave with you to Europe as we had planned; but, apparently our brother had a different idea. He paralyzed me and placed me in a coffin along with the others. From there he took over watching over you," Elijah paused and looked at his youngest sister up and down, "and by the ring I see pierced in your nose I can't help but question his parenting skills."

"Wait, if you were paralyzed, how did you all get out?"

Nick answered her question. Simone turned from Elijah.

"I released them. It was time. You asked me the other day why I purchased such a huge house. It was for all of us to live here."

Simone wanted to be furious with her brother Nick but saw the genuine look on his face. She looked at him then back over at the rest of her siblings then back to Nick.

"Why did you have to keep them trapped?"

"It's a bit complicated."

"Complicated? These are our brothers and sister you kept paralyzed. I….I don't know if I could ever forgive you."

Simone began to cry and ran up to her room.

"I'll go and talk to her," said Rebecca.

MMM

The following day Simone walked down from her room and found all of her siblings doing their own thing around the mansion. They were all dressed in modern clothes and styled their hair to fit in as well. She was still angry over the whole situation. She rolled her eyes and headed for the front door.

"I'll be back later," she said to whoever was listening.

"What time?" Nick asked as he walked from around the corner.

"Whenever I feel like it. Bye."

Simone went out the front door.

"Are you really going to allow her to talk to you like that?" Elijah asked.

"She's furious with me, I don't blame her."

"That is never an excuse. She is forever stuck as a sixteen year old with teenage hormones and needs guidance. Yes, you royally messed up; but, she shouldn't be allowed to get away with that attitude."

"What do you suggest be done?"

Elijah sighed, "Watch, I'll show you."

Elijah sped out and stopped Simone before she got into her car.

"Do you really think it was okay to speak to Nicklaus that way?"

She rolled her eyes, "Elijah, just leave me alone right now okay."

"No, it's not okay."

He grabbed her hand away from the car door handle.

"Apparently you have forgotten a few things about manners. It looks like I need to remind you what happens to little girls who have attitudes such as yours."

"Whatever. Just leave me alone. I'm so not in the mood for you right now."

Elijah gave a small chuckle towards the bravery his little sister was displaying. He didn't say another word. He grabbed her and threw her over his shoulder and walked back into the house. She was kicking and screaming. Once inside everyone was standing by the door wondering what was going to happen. He didn't bother to find privacy. He figured he would show an example to the other younger siblings, Cole and Rebecca what happens when they misbehave.

Elijah moved Simone off of his shoulder then sat down on the couch in one of the nearby rooms. He placed her over his lap, flipped up her short, black pleated skirt and pulled down her black, hem ruffled boy shorts. He spanked her bottom until it turned from a light olive tone to a bright red hue. She kicked, screamed and cried uncontrollably. Finally, the spanking was over. Elijah quickly pulled up Simone's panties and helped her up off his lap. He stood up next to her.

"Now go up to your room and think about why I just spanked you…go."

Simone looked at her brother with sad humble eyes. She didn't argue. She walked up to her room crying the entire way.

Elijah turned to Nick, "and that, my brother is how you handle our little sister when she misbehaves."

Elijah then turned to look at Cole and Rebecca.

"The same goes for you two. Finn, Nick nor I will hesitate to put either of you back in your proper place if needed, understand?"

Rebecca and Cole looked at each other wide eyed.

"Yes sir," they both replied.

"Alright, good," said Elijah before he sat down and went back to reading the newspaper.

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