This story is different to the others that I've written so I hope you like it. I've also tried to write this one differently. The title is a lyric from Placebo, and there may be references in the future. Currently this is set in the past, but hopefully in the next chapter it'll be set in current events and leading up to the Mikaelson ball. Please review and tell me what you think


Chapter 2: Fall Into You

Elijah sat patiently as he waited for his brother to come home with his partner. As soon as they entered he leapt in front of them, resulting in a scowl from Sage.

"Finn I need to talk to you about something…" Finn nodded in reply and then made his way through to the study. Elijah was temporally living with Finn and Sage whilst the tension between himself and his other brother calmed. Although at first he hated her, he became quite used to her company and had respect for her true love for Finn.

"What's concerning you brother?" Elijah stood as his brother poured himself a whiskey.

"A few years ago I did something that I deeply regret…I killed. I am utterly ashamed as it left a little girl orphaned" He pressed his fist against his lips and he paced around the room waiting for his brothers scolding words.

"Elijah…sometimes even a vampire with high morality such as yourself and I need to let go at least once during a lifetime. I too have killed once or twice. But you regret and feel ashamed, so it proves that your morals and respect for human kind is unmoved" Elijah was a little relieved to hear the comforting words of his brother, he sighed with relief as Finn continued to talk.

"What did you do with the child may I ask?"

"I left her with Renay…I'm due a visit as it's the little ones birthday. I was wondering if you'd join me?" Finn froze for a moment

"You visit this child!" Elijah nodded and then poured himself a whiskey for himself

"Apart of the agreement between Renay and myself. I have to be in the girl's life" Finn rolled his eyes and then smiled.

"Fine…as long as Sage can come"

Renay darted around the house preparing for her little girls 3rd birthday. Although the common trend to have big birthday parties with clowns, bouncy castle and games, she decided on having a low-key event. After all an Original vampire was going to be here any minute. Her landline rang whilst she baked the cake, running over with the bowl under her arm she rested the phone on her shoulder.

"Hello Renay speaking"

"Hello its Elijah"

"Oh hey! Where are you?"

"We're on our way"

"We? Who else?"

"I hope you don't mind but Finn and Sage are with me"

"Oh ok. Just to let you know it'll just be us lot. The others have pulled out I'm afraid"

"Sorry it's probably to do with me"

"Oh it doesn't matter I get to see them every day. Anyway I have to finish sorting, see you when you get here"

She hung up the phone and continued to bake and cook dinner. Whilst it was all in the oven she went to wake up Lydia. Her room was pale pink and had little drawings on the wall; beside her cot was the picture of her mother that Renay treasured.

"Waking, waking Lydia! Elijah's going to be here soon" She stirred and then rubbed her eyes; Renay walked towards the curtains and opened them a tad to let some light in. As the little girl woke herself up she ran her a bath and picked out a little party dress.

"Nay-nay!" She re-entered the room in response to her name, Lydia was standing against the cot bars holding her arms out. "Squish!" Renay smiled as she dropped everything and lifted the beaming baby girl up. Giving her a tight hug she continued to bathe and dress her.


The doorbell rang as she tied a little red bow onto Lydia's brown ringlets. She plonked the girl onto the play mate and went to answer the door; she hadn't even gotten ready herself! As she opened the door she was greeted with two smiles from three people, the woman in the company didn't look as pleased to be there. Elijah stepped forward and greeted her with a peck on the cheek.

"Hello Renay. This is my brother Finn and his partner Sage"

"Welcome, please come in" As all three entered the house, Lydia jumped up onto her feet and trotted towards Elijah.

"Wijah!" She fell into his waiting arms. He lifted her up and as she kissed his cheek.

"Lydia this is Finn…and this is Sage" She giggled as she waved at them, to his surprise Sage returned the gesture. She began to wriggle so he placed her on the floor. Sage looked towards Finn for help as Lydia walked towards her and grabbed her hand. Finn smiled as she was led away by the little tot.

"Could you watch her for a second whilst I change?" Elijah nodded. The two brothers then sat at the sofa and watched as the little girl happily chatted away and showed her teddies to Sage.

"Wis one he's my favourite! He was Nay-nay's when she was ickle like me"

"Isn't she your mummy?" She knew that Renay adopted her in but she was confused why the little girl didn't call her mother. Lydia shook her head and then stood up.

"No my mummy in heaven. Nay-nay look after me" She lightly took Sage's hand and led her to her bedroom whilst holding her teddy. She pointed up to the picture frame that was beside her bed.

"That's me and my mummy when I was really, really little" Sage picked the photo up and then sat down beside her. Lydia snuggled onto her lap and stroked at the frame. Even for a tough vampire like Sage, she still felt saddened. Sage noticed the resemblance; Lydia's curls were almost identical to the woman's. As the little girl began to giggle it broke her from her train of thoughts.

"What's funny?" Lydia stretched her fingers out and sprung one of Sage's red curls and then sprung one of hers.

"We both have curlies…I'm gunna go find Wijah" As she jumped up she placed a kiss on Sage's cheek "Wuv you Sage"

She stayed sitting on the floor as Lydia trotted out of the room and then placed the photo back to where it belonged. Renay stepped in to the bedroom, startled by Sage's presence. She quickly wiped her stray tear before turning to the witch.

"Lydia showed me her mother…I don't understand she doesn't call you her mother" Renay stepped closer towards the saddened vampire.

"Because I don't want her to…" She picked up the photograph and opened the back of the frame; she plucked the photo out and showed her the note. "One day she's going to have to read this…And I don't want her to ask why I never told her that I wasn't her mother" Sage scanned the note and even gave a slight whimper.

The oven bell rang breaking the silence. As Renay attended the meal, Sage re-joined Finn, and Elijah chatted away with little Lydia. Through a surprisingly conversation full dinner Renay noticed Lydia's head drooping with tiredness.

"If you'll excuse me, someone's a sleepy head" She lifted the little girl into her arms and carried her through to her bedroom.

Sage finally brought up the conversation that they'd all been thinking. She sat forward and stared at Elijah with thought.

"What's going to happen to her when she gets older? Surely she'll notice that we haven't aged" Elijah shuffled in his chair; he hadn't even thought that far. He turned towards Renay who'd just re-entered the room and was tidying away the plates.

"I don't know. I guess we'll have to confront that issue when it arises" With that all three vampires agreed. Finn looked at his watch and then stood up.

"I and Sage have some business to attend. Elijah if you wish to stay we'll meet you at the hotel when you arrive" Renay walked up to them

"Thank you for coming, Lydia's enjoyed it as much as I have. I'm sure she'll be nattering away about it for a few more weeks" Sage smiled in reply and walked towards the door.

"Thank you for your hospitality" With that they then left, leaving Elijah and Renay to themselves.

She kicked off her heels and pushed them to the side. She filled her glass with the remaining contents of her wine and then sat on the sofa. Elijah admired as she pulled the hair grip that was holding up her long black hair in a bun. He breathed deeply before sitting beside her, her brown eyes watching him closely.

"I'll write letters from now on. She's old enough to write a few things herself" She took a sip of her wine, her red lipstick staining the glass.

"You know I don't want to be a father figure to her. I just want to know she's safe" She nodded at his words before pulling her knees up beside her.

"If you told Sage and Finn about us…have you told anyone else?" Elijah gulped, what did she mean.

"Excuse me?" Renay's eyes widened as she realised how she worded her question.

"Me and Lydia…does Klaus know?" Slightly relieved he shook his head.

"I wouldn't tell him ever…And if he ever brought harm to either of you, there would be hell to pay" She smiled and then rested her head against his shoulder and sighed.

"As much as I love that little girl…I have no love life" She laughed slightly "It doesn't matter though…I have everything I desire"

As Elijah breathed he inhaled her scent of Coco Channel, she'd become such a lady since she got Lydia. Her black dress was crimpled and was slowly rising up her leg whilst she drifted off into an intoxicated sleep. Carefully he took the wine that was almost slipping from her soft hands, and then lifted her into his arms. Laying her onto her bed he lifted the blanket over her shoulders, and then placed a kiss on her sweet lips. Although she stirred she didn't notice it.

Walking through the house he quietly stepped into Lydia's bedroom. He couldn't help but notice the contrast from her last bedroom, the walls were pale pink but not too much that it was sickly. As he stepped closer he saw the photograph of her mother, he sighed in shame before placing his hand in his pocket. When pulling his hand back out he placed a small bow beside her cot with a note attached. Without a sound he left the house, with a deep breath he left the street. Not knowing when he'd return.


Renay's head ached from her hangover, Lydia was still peacefully asleep. Grabbing a large glass of water she walked in to check on her little girl. Noticing a small box and note she lifted it up to read.

To Renay and Lydia,

Happy Birthday, I forgot to give this to you at dinner. I don't know when I'll be back in England so this is goodbye for now.

Elijah

A sweet smile crossed her lips as she opened the little box, a small crystal engraved butterfly. She shut the box as Lydia stirred and opened her bright eyes.

"Morning darling" She lifted her up and walked through to the bay window. They stared out at the beautiful sunny day, as she stood there she touched her lips and remembered. She smiled once more and watched as Lydia played with her toys.