It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife. However little known the feelings or views of such a man may be on his first entering a neighborhood, this truth is so well fixed in the minds of the surrounding families, that he is considered the rightful property of some one or other of their daughters. In the case of witches however things are a bit different and yet also the same. The universally acknowledged truth is that a single warlock, in possession of great power, must be in want of a wife. And when a new and single warlock enters the neighborhood, elders of the surrounding covens consider him the rightful property of some one or other of their female members in their coven. A good match between two witches means an increase of power for the coven. This because the practice of Kemiya is used by most covens. A form of magic that is formed between the bond two witches share. The stronger the bond, the stronger the magic and the stronger the coven gets.
XXX
Davina was always considered a dreamer by the rest of the girls from her coven, always having her nose in a spell book. And because of this most days Davina could be found with a spell book in her hand sitting somewhere under a tree in the green grass. Completely forgetting the time of course. Davina knew that she had a responsibility to her coven. Being a harvest girl had quite a hand in that. Although she always hated what her coven did to her and she turned her back on her coven for a while because of it, she also knew she couldn't let the younger witches of her coven down. The younger witches who weren't responsible for what happened. That was the only reason when Genevieve asked her to come back she accepted.
When she finally returned to her coven Davina studied hard to require the knowledge that was needed to one day become an elder. As she was suspected to be since she was a harvest girl. Yet from time to time she put her spell book down to enjoy a novel. And the novel she was reading now, on her way back to the house where her coven lived, was really something. It just came out recently and was called pride and prejudice. Mr. Darcy was quite the figure. If only there was a man out there for Davina like that, but then again she didn't really had time for a man with all the studying she had to do. But she also knew that as a harvest girl it was expected by her coven that she should marry one day. And unfortunately for Davina her coven wished that day came rather sooner than later.
When she arrived she could hear there was quite an uproar going on. Monique and Abigail, two of the other harvest girls where full of excitement. This could only mean one thing, Davina thought to herself, the announcement of a new ball. Unlike Davina all Monique and Abigail could think of was marrying. For those two young girls becoming a wife was a life goal. They didn't really cared about bringing their coven more power or the responsibilities they had. On the other hand boys where way more exciting. They begged Genevieve to go, but the older witch wasn't a fool. She knew why they wanted to go, and instead of trying to find a witch as husband on these balls, they flirted with al men. "Davina tell her why we can't miss this ball" Abigail cried. "We would be the only girls not going" Monique stated. Davina just laughed at the ritual going on before her, which she had witnessed so many times before. And every time it ended with Abigail and Monique always getting what they wanted. Meaning Davina was also going to be dragged along, because if two harvest girls were going all were expected to show up.
XXX
When Davina and the fellow harvest girls arrived at the ball guided by Genevieve the excitement could be read all over Monique's and Abigail's face. Davina couldn't wait to rid herself of her party and as soon as she managed this she quickly found her best friend Cami. Cami wasn't supernatural but came from a family who represented the human faction in their community. "Haven't you heard the news" Cami said. "My uncle Keeran made quite a big deal about it". Davina couldn't say that she had, but Genevieve wasn't one to share important news. She was always way too busy with holding Monique and Abigail in check. Because of this Davina didn't receive quite the attention from Genevieve she actually deserved, but she didn't mind. Maybe that had something to do with the fact that she always was feeling a bit les worthy in the eyes of their coven because she once sited with the vampires. As Cami continued her story she found out that the Original family where settling in Netherfield for the time being. This could only mean more trouble brewing in the magical community. Davina had heard some stories about the Originals. Meaning she knew they were the first vampires to ever walked the earth and that they had quite the reputation. Other than that she didn't knew much.
Among the people attending the ball, the witches, wolfs, vampires and humans who found a way to maintain peace among species, the rumor had also spread. It did stirred all kind of reactions, but when there is the excitement of a ball going on mixed with alcohol it's enough to forget about it for a while anyway. That was until the party was crashed by some unexpected guests.
When the four entered the room the music stopped playing, as well as the dancing and the whole room froze. Davina couldn't help her curiosity and asked Cami to inform her on the exact identity of every member from the new party. As the Mikaelson siblings introduced themselves by walking through the crowd from one side of the ballroom to the other Cami began to inform Davina of what she knew. "The man walking in front is Klaus Mikaelson. He is called the hybrid and has quite the temper. Rebekah is the only sister and the youngest. There used to be another sister but she died when she was just a child. Just like their brother Henrik. Finn is also among the death Mikaelson siblings. Story goes that he was killed after falling out with his siblings. The one next to Rebekah is Elijah, he is considered the nobble one".
There was one person who Cami hadn't introduced yet. But Davina's eyes couldn't help but noticing the smirk on his face. "And what about the person with that big smirk on his face"? "That is the youngest brother who's still alive. His name is Kol", Cami answered. "Rumor has it that he actually found a way to return from death and that he now is possessing a body of some random witch". "He looks wicked and dangerous" Davina noticed and she could indeed feel his witch powers surrounding him. The stories about him being a witch where definitely true she thought to herself as her eyes were still focused on him. Kol's eyes however where all over the room, starring down at the people who he probably deemed less worthy than him Davina thought to herself. At least that was the first expression she got from him. But soon his eyes would also fell upon her and when it did it would take both of them by surprise.
When Kol looked into Davina's eyes he was surprised by what he saw in those beautiful eyes. It was something that he couldn't explain. It happened in a split second and his first reaction when he saw the eyes of the witch bowing to him as he and his siblings walked by was to look quickly away. Davina noticed this too. She saw how quickly Kol looked away and this caused a small laugh to escape her mouth. Could she have actually startled that wicked Mikaelson.
When the Mikaelson's finally where finished with letting their authority be known the ball could finally continue. Rebekah quickly became loved by all the man in the room, and hated by all the females. She was a girl who loved to dance at balls and flirting was her second nature it seemed. She never had to sit out one dance because she had plenty dance partners to choose from. Klaus and Kol seemed to love all the female attention they were getting. While Elijah enjoyed to observe the ball from afar.
Unlike Rebekah Davina wasn't quite as luckily when it came to dance partners. She had to watch one dance from the sidelines because there weren't enough man to dance with. As she was talking to Cami the girls couldn't help but hear a conversation taking place behind them. Elijah was lecturing Kol. He noticed how his brother danced a couple of times with one of the witches. And he knew his brother, he was letting her on, only to have his way with her later and disgrace her. But since they were settling down in the neighborhood discretion was needed. Also the fact that his brother was mortal now and preferred to live a short live as a witch he was always encouraging him to start a family of his own. Kol wouldn't hear of it when Elijah brought it up once again. There weren't any girls in this room pretty enough to even tempt him for one bid. "What about that girl sitting down just behind you, who is very pretty, and I dare say very agreeable" Elijah asked in a finale attempt.
"Which do you mean?" and turning round he looked for a moment at Davina, till catching her eye, he withdrew his own and coldly said: "She is tolerable, but not handsome enough to tempt me; I am in no humor at present to give consequence to young ladies who are slighted by other men." Eventually Kol and Elijah walked off; and Davina remained with no very cordial feelings toward him. She told the story, however, with great spirit among her friends; for she had a lively, playful disposition, which delighted in anything ridiculous.
One final confrontation however was still to come between Davina and youngest Mikaelson brother before the night would end. It was when Klaus, Elijah and Kol talked to Genevieve. The Mikaelson's main reason to attend this ball was to get a good view of the magical community. They've already made conversations with the human faction, the leaders of the wolfs and the leaders of the vampires. Now it was the witches turn. This meant that besides Genevieve also the present of the harvest girls where requested. After both sides marked their territory the conversation took a lighter way.
When Klaus noticed how Cassie had danced with the same witch three times in a row, he suggested a wedding to follow. Genevieve laughed it off quickly because she felt it was none of their business. Besides it wasn't the only time Cassie had an admirer. "When she was only 15 there was a gentleman so much in love with her that I was sure he would make her an offer. However, he did write her some very pretty verses. And that put paid to it" Genevieve told them. Davina noticed the embarrassment Cassie felt and she tried to soften Genevieve's words: "I wonder who first discovered the power of poetry in driving away love"? Kol knew what Davina tried to do and he would love to tease her with it. "I thought that poetry was the food of love" Kol said trying to startle her. But it had little effect because she already had her answer ready for him. "Of a fine, stout love, it may. But if it is only a vague inclination, I'm convinced one poor sonnet will kill it stone dead". Kol was surprised and yet intrigued by her answer. "So what do you recommend to encourage affection" he asked her with sincere curiosity. "Dancing. Even if one's partner is barely tolerable" and with this answer letting him know that she heard every word he said about her to Elijah she walked away with a big smile on her face. The first victory was hers she thought to herself as she left a puzzled Kol behind.
XXX
When Cassie and Davina were alone in the room they shared, the former, who had been cautious in her praise of David the witch she danced with before, expressed to her friend just how very much she admired him. "He is just what a young man ought to be," said she, "sensible, good-humored, lively; and I never saw such happy manners!—so much ease, with such perfect good breeding!" "He is also handsome," replied Davina, "which a young man ought likewise to be, if he possibly can. His character is thereby complete. "Not his friend" Cassie said. "Cassie referred to Kol as David's friend simply because he was. Apparently at the Mikaelson's request David was the witch who found a way to resurrect Kol from the death. Kol was forever grateful and he started to consider David as more than an ally. Maybe a friend even, which was huge on Kol's part. "Oh, I still can't believe what he said about you" Cassie continued. "Kol Mikaelson"? "I could more easily forgive his vanity had he not wounded mine. But no matter. I doubt we shall ever speak again".