Authors Note: This is a story I made up before we knew all of Klaus' back story, so be prepared for a lot of inaccuracies. I have already come up with most of the story line, however I am open to suggestions. Also I am in school so I probably won't be the best at updating. I am hoping to get one chapter in per week. And one last thing... please, please, please review ;)

The True Love Story of Niklaus Mikaelson

Chapter 1

1000 years ago...

Twelve year old Alexandra squirmed through the crowded streets trying to keep up with the Collins. Mr. and Mrs. Collins were her guardians at the moment. Her mother had recently died, and her father was sending her to live with a childhood friend of her mothers, Esther. The Collins were looking for a way to get to the new world, so her father payed for their passage in return for safe keeping.

It was a little odd to Alexandra that he would be so concerned about her well being when he was sending her half-way around the world just so he didn't have to be bothered by her anymore. Her father had never cared for her much, she was not the son he desperately desired. She began to wonder what her new family would be like. Esther and her mother had grown up the best of friends. Her mother loved to tell stories of the trouble the two got into. Her mother hadn't heard from Esther in years though. Her and her husband had moved to the New World hoping to escape the plague.

"Hurry up Alexandra, we don't need you wandering off." Mrs. Collins chastised her. She grabbed her hand and dragged the little girl along. They made their way to the far end of the little port village. There was a little wagon waiting to take them in land to the little village where the Mikaelson's lived. The closer they got, the more nervous Alexandra got about meeting her new family.

The journey to the little village took half the day. Mrs. Collins and Alexandra were now waiting in the wagon for Mr. Collins to return with the directions to the Mikaelson's home. When Mr. Collins returned he reported that they lived in the house at the end of the road.

"You will have to make the rest of the trip by yourself. We need to be returning before dark." He said has he unpacked her small bundle of possessions. Alexandra started to panic, how was she supposed to find the house on her own. But before she had time to fully voice her worries the Collins loaded back into the wagon and left, hardly saying goodbye.

She could feel the tears filling her eye, how could they just leave her? She quickly blinked the tears away. She was didn't want to rest any energy crying over people who didn't even care about her. She picked up her bundle and began walking through the tiny village as fast as her little feet could carry her. The road was crowded with people trading things at the market. She hurried past all people, heading down the road. She got to the end of the road, but did not see house anywhere. Alexandra turned around looking to see if she missed it. The she noticed a boy about her age nearby.

"Excuse me! Can you help me? I am looking for the Mikaelson residence."

The boy approached her. She could see him clearer now. He had a head full of handsome blonde curls, and the deepest blue eyes she had ever seen.

"My name is Niklaus Mikaelson, may I ask what business you have with my family?" he asked.

"My mother has recently died, and my father has sent me here to stay with you and your family." She replied. For a second she saw a flicker of pity flash across his face, but it was gone the second after it appeared.

"Follow me."

He led her down a little path deep into the forest. After several minutes they come upon a little clearing with several buildings in a circle. As they neared a woman came out of the main house.

"Niklaus! Where have you been! Your chores are not done, and you promised you would take Rebekah you would take her to the market! You are lucky your father hasn't returned yet." The woman, whom Alexandra assumed was Esther, ranted. Then her gaze fell on Alexandra. "And who is this?"

Before Niklaus could answer Alexandra stepped forward. "My name is Alexandra, madam. My mother was Elizabeth Colson." The Esther's eyes grew wide with shock.

"What are you doing here?"

"My moth... my mother has recently died," she stuttered, "and my father did not want me around anymore so he sent me here. I have a letter for from him." Alexandra hurriedly got into her pack and pulled out the crumpled letter, handing it to Esther.

Esther snatched the letter and tore it open, skimming it quickly. "Come in dear, you must be exhausted from your journey." Esther said leading her into the house. She stopped and spun around, "Get your chores done now Nicklaus. And tell your sister you two cannot go into the village today, we have a guest." And with that she led Alexandra into the house.

"You can share this room with my daughter Rebekah. We will get another bed for you soon, but right now why don't you rest in her bed. I will be back up in a little while to fetch you for dinner." Esther turned to go and just as she was about to leave, " I am very sorry to hear about your mother, she was a dear friend to me." And with that she left Alexandra alone.

Looking around the room was rather small, but it had a homey feel to it. She put her pack on the trunk at the foot of the bed, and took off her travelling clothes, and putting on a clean dress. Then she climbed into bed and before she knew it, she was fast asleep.

Niklaus had just finished his chores and was heading inside to the room he shared with his brothers. He could not get the girl out of his head. He felt sorry for her, because he knew what it was like to not be wanted by his father. He couldn't imagine what having her mother die and being shipped off to whole other world must feel like. And all in a matter of months! Just as he was passing his father's study he could hear his parents speaking in hushed whispers. Curiosity got the better of him, and he stopped by the door to listen.

"She has no place else to go Mikael!"

"Well her arrogant father should have thought of that before sending her half-way across the world."

"Please Mikael! Elizabeth was my dearest friend, and that girl is all I have left of her."

"I will not have any offspring of that man living under my roof."

"Then think of her as Elizabeth's daughter, and nothing more. Besides, what would the village think if we turned away a poor, defenseless orphan."

Mikael sighed, "Fine she can stay, but if she so much as places a hair out of line she will be gone." Esther could tell he was serious about that threat, but she also knew that if the girl was anything like Elizabeth she wouldn't be a problem.

"Thank you" She reached up and kissed her husband on the cheek, before heading to the door. Niklaus quickly darted down the hall before he could be spotted.

Alexandra was awakened by the sound of the door creaking open. A girl with bright blonde hair poked her head in.

"Hello, mother told me to come and get you for dinner. I am Rebekah."

"Hi," she said with a small smile, "my name is Alexandra."

"I am so happy your here! We will be like sisters." Rebekah smiled. "I don't have any sisters. Just five brothers. You will meet them all in a little bit. There is Finn, he's the oldest of us, he's seventeen. And then there is Elijah and Niklaus. They are fourteen, and thirteen. I am next, I am eleven. Kol is next he is nine, followed by Henrik who is not even a year old yet. It will be nice to have another girl in the house."

"I wish I had siblings." Alexandra said, "I was an only child."

"Well you're not anymore." Rebekah grinned at her. "Come on we'll be late for dinner." And with that Rebekah took her hand and led her down to dinner.

Author's Note: Just to warn you this story is in no way historically accurate, but hey it's Fan Fiction right ;) Anyway next chapter will probably be a couple years into the future. Hopefully it will be up soon. Please feel free to leave reviews :)