Honor In Revenge

It was the jolting of the traveling carriage that woke me up as we sped through the English countryside. A low groan escaped me as I sat up now, then I heard a low chuckle from my little sister.

"Good morning."

I looked before me now to see the smiling form of that same younger sister, Katerina. She was sat there on the opposite seat, then said. "Finally. I didn't think you were ever going to wake up. It's very nearly nightfall."

A chuckle escaped me now, then I glanced out the window at the trees flashing by and nodded. "I was a little tired from that trip from London."

Katerina chuckled at that, then took my hands in her own warm ones and said quietly.

"You didn't have to come... it was me that was banished, not you."

A smile appeared on my face now, then I chuckled. "You're my little sister. How could I abandon you?"

Katerinas hands that held my own tightened for a second, then she said sincerely. "Thank you."

We were on the way to a little village on the outskirts of Edinburgh now, a family had offered us shelter. Well, a man named Trefor had met us both in London, then invited us along to the place once he'd gotten confirmation. There was going to be a party there too for a Lord named Niklaus, and we'd been told a great number of things about him. He sounded like quite the charming man, and he'd personally invited us.

And we'd accepted the invitation.

Katerina had been forced out of our home in Bulgaria two years ago, and what could I do? Abandon my little sister of three years younger? It was unthinkable...


I groaned a little as the carriage jolted, and Katerina giggled. "N'aww, still hate long trips?"

"Yes sister." was my answer, but then we rolled to a stop and I breathed a sigh of relief. The door opened now, then the voice of our driver said. "Miss Katerina? Miss Liliana?"

Katerina gave her most charming smile, then took his hand and stepped down, me following in her example. I smiled my thanks, then took my sisters arm, looking up at the massive house where we were now staying.

"Lovely place don't you think Lili?" Katerina smiled, walking forwards with me. I looked around at the area- it was nice and wooded, but the sunset was making the tops of the trees look like spun gold.

"I am going for a walk. Will you join me?" I asked her now, and she shook her head. "I think I shall retire to my room and have yours set up for you. Yes?"

"Thank you." I smiled, then kissed her cheek, turning away and walking into the sunset lit trees. I glanced back once more, watching her walk into the mansion.


The trees were spread out, and the twigs snapped under my feet as I went, hardly stopping myself from looking up at the trees- truly pretty.

An bird twittered and took flight now, making me start. There was the sound of water nearby now, and I walked forwards to the edge of a lake, watching the water ripple as a light breeze blew through the area.

England was so beautiful.

"Hello there."

My head jolted round now, and I found myself face to face with a well dressed young man with long ragged blonde-brown hair and bluey eyes.

I stepped backwards, then said. "Uhh-"

"Did you come with Katerina?" he asked now, looking curious, and I nodded. "Yes. I am Liliana Petrova. And you are-?"

The young man snapped to his senses now, then took my hand in his and raised it to his lips, brushing them a little. "Where are my manners? Niklaus. But do call me Klaus"

That got my attention, and a smile appeared on my face. "Oh! You were the one to invite us?"

"Indeed it was." he smiled, and I blushed a little- he was a very good looking and charming man. "Thank you very much for your invitation. It's an honor to meet you."

"Likewise Miss Liliana." was his reply, then he asked. "Shall you be coming to my birthday gathering tomorrow evening?"

"If I am invited."

He looked almost offended, then replied. "Of course! That would be incredibly rude of me to do that to my guests." Klaus glanced up at the sky now, and sunset was approaching now more than ever.

"Night is drawing in. Would you be interested in dining with me tonight?"

"And my sister Katerina?" I inquired, and Klaus chuckled, looking to the floor for a second. "She is most invited too. Why don't you head back now and ask? I shall be waiting in the drawing room if you decide to come." He walked away now, and I felt a smile turn the corners of my lips up-

Such a lovely, charming young man.


When I returned to the mansion and knocked on Katerinas door, entering, she frowned. "You look happy about something."

I chuckled, plonking myself down on the bed next to her where a maid was curling her hair. "I just met our host, Niklaus."

Katerina looked surprised at that, then asked, looking surprised. "What is he like?"

"Very charming, dashing... a gentleman it seems."

Katerina chuckled, brushing her long deep brown hair from her eyes. "You seem very taken with him already."

I pushed that away, but then said. "We have been invited for a little dinner if you are coming?"

She sighed and looked apologetic, saying in a voice that matched her expression. "I am so sorry. I have already eaten and my hair needs attention."

I nodded and she waved the maid away, standing up and pulling me into her arms. "I love you Liliana. You will always be my number one girl."

That made me chuckle, and I kissed her cheek. "Thank you my love. Now, I am off to flirt with our host." I winked and she giggled, moving back to the bed. "Tell me everything later." she made me promise as I headed off downstairs.


Klaus was sat in the drawing room as promised, the fire burning low. My eyes flickered to a man stood next to him, exchanging low conversation, but now the standing man looked to me and so did Klaus, who said. "Ah, Liliana." he stood up now and walked over to me as I stood in the doorway.

"Please, come in my dear." he said, raising a hand and taking my own, leading me into the room. Klaus led me over to the chair now and sat back down on it once more, then raised a hand to the man stood next to him.

"Liliana, this is my brother Elijah."

I smiled as the man took my hand and pressed his lips to it for a second, oak eyes and hair shimmering in the firelight. "A pleasure to meet you Liliana."

"Likewise." I smiled, and Klaus asked. "Shall Katerina be joining us?"

I sighed at that, brushing my long and curly auburn hair from my deep brown eyes, then just said. "I am sorry, but she will not be, But she will be attending the party tomorrow."

Klaus smiled at that, then nodded. "I cannot wait to meet her, truly. Now-" he stood up once more and took my hand. "Shall we dine?"

"Thank you very much." I just said graciously, hoping he didn't see my light blush.


He led me into the dining room now, and Elijah followed. Klaus seated me opposite his brother now while he sat at the head of the table, staring at us both in turn, but now he groaned, seeing no cutlery.

"Excuse me a moment." he said, then got up and left the room.

I was left with Elijah now, and I asked. "So you are Niklaus's elder brother?"

He nodded, arranging the plate before him. "I am. You are Katerina's older sister too?"

"Correct." I smiled, then Elijah frowned. "Forgive me if I seem rude, but how old are you?"

I did laugh at that, but I just said. "I am twenty, Elijah. Yourself?"

He seemed to find that amusing for a start, then he said. "I am thirty three, Liliana."

With that, I decided to be more... charming I suppose. "You look younger." I complimented and he smiled. "Thank you very much."

Klaus returned now with the maids behind him with the food and cutlery. He sat down now as the food was put on the table. Chicken, every meat I could think off.

I had a slice of beef put on my plate now, and some vegetables that were lovely and delicious.

"How long are you planning on staying?" Klaus asked me now, swallowing his mouthful of chicken. I swallowed my own, then answered. "As long as we are invited to stay."

Klaus chuckled and Elijah said. "Then you may stay however long you want."

I was humbled by his words, then Klaus asked. "Your accent. Where are you from?"

"Bulgaria." was my answer, and Klaus chuckled, nodding. "Excellent. It's a pleasure to have you here."

The pair were perfectly charming, and afterwards when I was about to turn in, Elijah asked as I stood up. "Would you care for a walk?"

I was taken aback, but nodded all the same, turning to Klaus as he stood up and took my hand, saying. "It was a pleasure meeting you tonight Liliana. I shall see you tomorrow." he pressed his lips to my hand once more, then bade his brother goodnight.

"Shall we?" Elijah asked now, gesturing to the door. I smiled and nodded. "Thank you."


The night air was cold as we walked around the edge of the woods, and I looked up at the midnight sky at the moon. "Beautiful don't you think?" I asked Elijah now, and he looked up too, chuckling. "Yes. It is."

"Is it full?"

"No. Full moon is in three days." Elijah told me, and I turned to him and said. "Is it just you and Niklaus? No other family?"

Elijah shook his head. "I'm afraid not. Yourself?"

I sighed at that, then shook my head. "No, my family live in Bulgaria still."

"Do you miss them?"

His question silenced me, then I truly thought about it, then sighed. "Maybe I do."

We were both silent now, then he raised a hand and untwisted the hair from my eyes so I could see, or he could meet them with his own oak ones. "At least you have your sister. Yes?"

I nodded in agreement, then he looked to the mansion, noticing I was shivering. "Would you like to turn in? It is getting rather cold."

"Yes, thank you." I said thankfully, and he led the way, leading back to the main door where he opened the door for me, then at the bottom of the wide wooden staircase, he turned to me and said sincerely.

"Your company was lovely. I thank you."

I managed a smile at that, then let him kiss my hand once more and bade me goodnight.


As I walked up to my room and slipped into the room I had been allocated, the candles were lit, sending long shadows all around the room. I sat down on the massive four poster bed with blood red velvet hangings, looking around- it was a magnificent room.

After I slipped out my dress and into my chemise, I blew the candles out now and curled up in bed, closing my eyes to block out the slivery light of the nearly full moon-

Elijah and Niklaus were a pair of intriguing men.

Tomorrow was going to be an interesting day when the party came around.


Been soooo very long since we've had an Elijah/oc, so... here we go and something very special as well^_^ if we get enough people interested and reviewing, I'll continue:) thanks and reviews much loved! x