AN: so if you have not read "This Is Us, The Original Family" this chapter could help you figure out who is who in this AU.
Reminder: This fanfiction is unbeta-ed, and I don't own TO, TVD or the characters; I just own the AU/AR they reside in (and my OCs).
"Aaron without you this family would be lost. We would be broken and miserable; we wouldn't be a family. Many of us would be dead; the ones remaining would barely care for each other as we do now. You are what held this family together. We were at a critical point when you awoke, very near to being lost to each other forever. You brought us together, you made it possible for us to love each other and others. You are the reason we are as happy as we are today."
Rebekah Mikealson
This Is Us, The Original Family
Chapter Eleven: Heart To Hearts
We Remain, The Original Family
Chapter One: Royals
CAROLINE FORBES PETROVA
Ballroom of Mikaelson Castle
Mikaelson Island
South Pacific Ocean
December 31, 2011
7:30 pm
"Erik, your mummy will be very angry if you ruin your nice clothes." Caroline told the baby on her hip, who was trying to tear the mini tuxedo he was wearing off himself. "You think Auntie Care likes wearing this frilly dress? No, but we must look our best for the guests. They traveled from around the world to see our family."
The child in her arms huffed at this, and began pulling at the black lace on her purple gown. Caroline giggled and gently pulled his destructive little hands from her dress. She loved this little boy, being his aunt and nanny was a not-so-secret joy of hers. She hadn't been looking forward to spending the New Year with all these strangers, but understood why it was necessary and little Erik made things easier to bear.
The family had not entertained at their new home yet; had yet to thank the Lords and Ladies for helping put the new governing system in place so quickly. The Mikaelson Family needed to be seen. The people needed to know the royal family was grateful for their service. The New Year had to be started right, because everything was finally in place. At midnight everything changed for her family; they would truly be the Royal Family of the Supernatural World.
"You are going to officially be a prince Erik. You must look the part." Caroline said lifting the baby into the air and spinning around. Erik giggled at this and kissed her nose.
"There's a boy." Caroline said, stopping the spinning. "Keep cheerful, no matter how bored you get little man. Just a few more hours until bedtime and you are done with your suit, Auntie Care will have to play grown up for much longer after bedtime."
Erik looking sad for her, and put his hand on her face and proceed to pat it.
"Thank you for your sympathy Erik." She smiled. "Oh look! Here comes your mummy and daddy! Don't they look pretty?" She said spotting Sage and Finn walking across the crowded ballroom towards her. Sage's gown was gold, and Finn wore a replica of the suit his son wore right down to the gold vest.
Sage held out her hands for her son once they reached her. Erik giggled and happily was passed to his mother, suddenly fascinated with the glittery material of the gown.
"Caroline, do try to have some fun." Finn told her, gesturing around the room. "There are many fascinating individuals here to speak with and dance with, you do not have to spend your evening in the corner chatting with Erik."
"I know I don't have too. But I wanted to." Caroline said. "He's the best."
Erik clapped his hands at this.
"Yes, indeed he is." Sage said bouncing the giggling and clapping baby. "And apparently he knows it as well. The Mikaelson narcissism starts early."
"Go find Bekah. We have formal introductions to do soon anyway." Finn told her. "You may want to get a dance in beforehand, last I heard she was hassling the staff about the food that had been placed for he witches and wolves."
"Did they mess it up? When Bekah and I specifically told them what they needed to do! If they ruin this party I swear…" Caroline began ranting, leaving the ballroom and making her way towards the kitchen.
As she left the ballroom she heard Bonnie make a snide comment. "Oh dear, Team Barbie is on the case. I pity the kitchen staff."
She's lucky she's pregnant with my nephews or I'd yell at her for making that mocking comment.
Caroline stopped in the middle while exiting the ballroom because she spotted her girlfriend chatting with some man by the main staircase. Her eyes narrowed as she made her way toward the couple.
"Bekah, Finn told me there was a problem in the kitchens. I was on my way to help." She said standing next to her girlfriend, placing her hand on her shoulder. Caroline raised her eyebrows to the man. "Who is this person? He certainly doesn't look like the head chef."
"Baby vampires are so funny." The man said ignoring her to address Rebekah. "Who does she think she is to interrupt a private conversation between you and your friend darling? In the old days you would have killed her for such rudeness."
Caroline's temper flared and she took the man by the neck and slammed him to the nearest wall showing her vampire face. "My name is Caroline Forbes Petrova. Adopted daughter of Elijah Mikaelson, Vampire child of Katerina Petrova Mikaelson, and girlfriend of Rebekah Mikealson. I am a Mikaelson, have care how you speak about me and to me."
"Have a care my love, wouldn't want blood on your dress." Rebekah said walking up to stand next to her. She wore a dress that was the exact same design as Caroline's but was deep red in color. "And Elijah would be so cross that the first party we threw in our new home was tainted by death."
Caroline let the vampire go, he quickly recovered and straitened his tuxedo, then bowed to her. "My apologies Ms. Caroline." He said before walking away.
"You weren't jealous of Paddy, were you Sweetling?" Rebekah said with a smirk while pulling Caroline into an embrace.
"Perhaps…" Caroline grinned back to her and leaned in for a kiss.
Their kiss was interrupted seconds later by Hayley. Who had been having difficulty maneuvering around lately due to her large baby bump. "Ew, save it for midnight." She said.
Rebekah and Caroline ended their kiss and glared at her.
"Don't shoot the messenger. Aaron and Klaus say it is about time for introductions. Three people have tried to kill Kat and Nadia to gain favor with Klaus, and you just attacked a man because he did not show you proper respect. I think it's past time everyone knew who were are and how we belong to this family." She told them before making her way up the staircase behind Finn, Erik and Sage. Bonnie (who looked just as pregnant as Hayley was despite only being five months along) and Kol followed behind Hayley.
Caroline turned to Rebekah and held out her hand, her partner took it immediately and they made their way towards the stairs.
"Are you sure it is such a good idea that we had this party tonight? Hayley could have our niece at any moment!" Caroline asked as they walked.
"No worries love, little Ingrid will not be born until the early morning January 2nd. Well after this party ends." Rebekah said.
Caroline nodded her head. This was going to be an exciting year for her family and she could not wait for it.
Only four and a half hours until it all began
KOL MIKEALSON
Ballroom of Mikaelson Castle
Mikaelson Island
South Pacific Ocean
December 31, 2011
8:00 pm
Kol hated parties. His brothers and sister loved showing off and making spectacles, he preferred a bit more bloodshed to have a good time. Politics made him itch; he much preferred fear as a motivator to get people to do what he wanted.
But, he understood that he needed to change that bit of himself. He had two sons growing by the day, they would soon be here and he would be a father. He did not want them, his niece or his nephew to ever fear him. He didn't want to be like his father. So he would learn to tolerate politics, and save the violence for behind closed doors where his children would not see.
His family had chosen the Lady of New Orleans and her children to do a speech and introduce the family to the audience. As if they had not shown enough favor to that coven.
Sophia* even had the audacity to bring representatives of the Crescent Wolf Clan, who apparently included the family Hayley came from, the Lebonair's. Now they had wolfs camping out in their new home until his nieces birth, along with all the Lords and Ladies from around the world and their families, and apparently Hayley was engaged to be married to one of the wolves and Nik was livid. This party was shaping up to be the beginnings of a supernatural soap opera. All he had wanted to do for the New Year was have a marathon of Charmed** as a family and listen to the heartbeats of his sons. But no, his elder brothers insisted on an extravagant party.
"Stop pouting Kol." His Bonnie-Love said punching his arm. "Pay attention."
"I shall make you pay for your assault on my person later Bonnie-Love." He told her with a smirk.
"I look forward to it." She said with a twinkle in her light green eyes. He noticed that her gown went perfectly with her eyes, which directed his attention to her bosom that was showcased by the dress.
"You picked this dress on purpose. Just to tease me. You will never convince me otherwise." He said, bringing up the argument they had earlier when she put on the garment.
His Bonnie-Love simply rolled her eyes.
Then Sabrina* began talking and Kol paid attention to her speech.
ELOISE CLAIRE DEVERAUX
Ballroom of Mikaelson Castle
Mikaelson Island
South Pacific Ocean
December 31, 2011
8:04 pm
Eloise was really nervous. Momma Sophie had to do a speech tonight and they were meeting a lot of important people. Ellie did not like strangers and did not want to embarrass Momma Sophie. All Ellie wanted to do was play with Josh and Tina, but she and her sisters had to stand at the foot of the stairs with Momma Sophie and be polite.
"May I have your attention please." Momma Sophie said, making her voice louder through a spell so the whole floor could hear her. "My name is Lady Sophie Deveraux of New Orleans. These are my daughters Monique, Davina and Eloise. Our Territory covers much of the southern United Sates of America. I have been asked to make introductions of the royal family this evening."
Everyone quieted down and listened to Momma Sophie.
"First let us introduce the siblings before they introduce their spouses and children. Most of you are more than familiar with the Mikealson siblings but in case you are not, here they are…" She said and paused. "Our future Kings and Queen. Aaron, Elijah, Finn, Niklaus, Kol and Rebekah Mikealson." She said as the Mikealson siblings made their way down the stairs.
"Thank you Lady Sophie." Mr. Aaron said as he and his siblings stood in the middle of the staircase. "Let us all give applause for Lady Sophie and her family."
Momma Sophie bowed, and Eliie and her sisters bowed too. Then they all left the stairs and walked over to Josh and Tina, the only two vampire friends that came with them to the island. Ellie jumped into Josh's arms and he held her so she could see better since she was one of the few children here.
"Now let's introduce the rest of our family." Mr. Elijah said.
"First I'd like to introduce my wife, Sage Mikealson and our son Erik Mikealson." Mr. Finn said as Ms. Sage walked down the stairs carrying little Erik. "My wife is a vampire, and so is our son." Once Ms. Sage took her place on the stairs next to Mr. Finn, Mr. Elijah spoke again.
"Now I would like to introduce my wife, Katerina Petrova Mikealson." He said as Ms. Kat walked down the stairs." Katerina is a former vampire, but now is a special sort of witch called a Traveller."
When Ms. Kat was next to Mr. Elijah, Mr. Kol spoke. "Next is my lovely wife, Bonnie Bennett Mikealson." He said as Ms. Bonnie made her way down the stairs. "She is a descendent of the first neutral witch, her ancestors were key players in the makings of all supernatural's creatures and as you can see she is carrying my sons."
Ms. Bonnie made it to Mr. Kol and Ellie saw her elbow him in the side.
Mr. Klaus was next. "Next is my mate, Hayley Mikealson." He said as Ms. Hayley descended the stairs. "She was born as Andrea Lebonair, into the Crescent Wolf Clan of Louisiana, a princess among wolves. But due to war she was left an orphan, hidden in the foster system, adopted and renamed. She is now my mate and wife and is carrying our daughter, who will be born in a few days."
After Ms. Hayley stopped Ms. Rebekah spoke. "Next is my other half."
"And my vampire child." Ms. Kat added.
"And my daughter by marriage." Mr. Elijah said.
Ms. Rebekah glared at Mr. Elijah and Ms. Kat for the interruption and said "Caroline Forbes Petrova." As Ms Caroline descended the stairs, kissing Ms. Rebekah on the cheek.
"And last by not least." Mr. Aaron said.
"My daughter." Ms Kat said.
"My daughter by marriage." Mr. Elijah said
Mr. Aaron looked less upset by the interruption than Ms. Rebekah was. " And my fiancé, Nadia Petrova." He said as Ms. Nadia came down the steps.
"Welcome to our home. And thank you all for helping to make our new system of government fall into place so easily. " Mr. Klaus said.
Then, Mr. Elijah spoke. "This is us, The Original Family; your Kings and Queens of the supernatural world. We remain together always and forever. We vow to protect and serve all the worlds supernatural creatures. Ensuring that all are treated fairly by humans and their fellow supernaturals from this day until the end of days, our family shall rule.^"
The room began to erupt with applause, and Ellie clapped along with everyone else.
Soon the music started and everyone began to dance again.
"Come on Ellie." Josh said setting her down and holding out his hand. "Your Mom said you had to get to bed after the introductions."
Ellie, refusing to take his hand, pouted and looked around. Her sisters were dancing with some warlocks from Ecuador they met earlier that day and looked like they were having fun.
"But Davina and Monique are having fun! I want to have fun too!"
"Bedtime for you Eloise." Momma Sophie said from behind her.
"But Momma Sophie! I want to stay up!
Momma Sophie simply pointed towards the stairs, leaving no room for argument.
"Fine. But you have to tuck me in and ward the door." Eloise demanded, she did not like sleeping alone in this strange house with all these strangers about, if she had to be alone in the room she wanted her Momma to spell it so no one but Momma, Monique or Davina could come in.
"Of course I'm going to tuck you in and ward the door." Momma Sophie said holding out her hand. "I will never let anyone harm you Ellie."
Eloise took her hand. "I know Momma Sophie." She said leading her Momma towards the stairs. "Goodnight Josh! Have fun! Happy New Year!"
AN: Hope you enjoyed! See you next time.
Next Chapter will be called "New Year"…the continuation of the New Years Eve/Day Celebrations and the chapter after that will either be called "New Mikealson" or "Ingrid", I haven't decided yet.
Does anyone have an idea of what quote to use to begin each chapter? I was thinking of changing it every few chapters this time around (in "This is Us…" I had the same quote at the beginning of all forty chapters and it got old.). Should I keep Rebekah's Quote or change it to something else from the shows /"This is Us"?
For more on this story check out hailhaleswriting dot tumblr dot com or allhailhales dot webs dot com / the-original-family.
Foot Notes:
*not a typo, just Kol being Kol
**One of Kol's favorite shows
^Line modified from The Vampire Diaries, Season 4 Episode 20 "The Originals"