It was a quiet and normal day at the Mikaelson compound in New Orleans. Klaus had been working on a new painting, with Hope by his side working on her own artwork because she also has been gifted with a love and talent for art. As they worked on their paintings side by side, Klaus could still not believe that his daughter was already eight years old. She had grown up so much in his absence, the five years he had spent in Marcel's captivity, but he had spent the last year trying to make up for every minute of it.

Elijah and Hayley were sitting in the den discussing their wedding plans, which was to take place in about a year, give or take. They were having trouble deciding on certain details, which included both the when and the where. Elijah wanted a large, extravagant celebration right there in the heart of New Orleans, while Hayley preferred a small, intimate ceremony with just a few friends and family. So, over the past few months they had begun have slight arguments about this decision, but they would make up soon after the dispute began.

Rebekah and Kol had been traveling the world, trying to figure out where they fit in. But a couple months back, they had a interesting and somewhat dangerous run-in with a unfriendly cult of witches in Egypt so they decided to returned home to New Orleans for a little while. On this particular day, they were both out, probably searching the Quarter for an event that might take place this evening, since it was getting close to Mardi Gras. Both of them loved a good rave, or any type of party for that matter.

Freya was hard at work in her study going through all of her spell books and grimoires trying to decipher an ancient medallion that Kol and Rebekah had recovered during their adventures. She uses the word recovered loosely, because she knows its possible that the artifact might be stolen given her siblings' penchant for thievery, but it intrigues her nonetheless.

On their way back from the French Quarter, Rebekah happens to notice a stack of envelopes by their mailbox at the front of the compound. She reaches down and grabs them, smiling as she reads who they're from. The Salvatores in Mystic Falls, whatever could they want from the Mikaelsons. As she walks into the compound, she flips through the envelopes and sees that theres one for Elijah, Freya and her.

Kol notices the envelopes and begins badgering her, "What do you have their, sister?"

Rebekah smiles because she notices that he is one of the two names absent from the envelopes, "Umm. I'm not sure, Kol. It's something from Damon and Elena, there's three envelopes addressed to us."

Kol begins reaching for the envelopes before Rebekah pulls them out of his reach, "Is there one for me?"

Rebekah ignores his question and calls to the rest of her siblings, "Elijah, Freya? Could you guys come down here for a minute. There's mail here for you." She walks into their downstairs study and waits for them to meet her in there.

Elijah and Hayley get up from their position in the den and head downstairs. Hayley begins musing, "I wonder what it is?"

As they're walking, Elijah is straightening his shirt out because it had gotten wrinkled from the couch, he was always concerned with his appearances. "I'm not sure. But we'll find out soon enough, my dear." He grabs her hand as they approach the study, and she squeezes his hand back affectionately.

Klaus also heard Rebekah's announcement and noticed that his was the only name she didn't call. "No matter," he thought and decided to go see what it was about anyway. He turned to face Hope and knelt down in front of her, touching her shoulder, "I'm gonna go see what Aunty Rebekah wants, I'll be right back. You keep painting, my littlest wolf." He kisses her cheek and she smiles back at her father. "Okay, dad."

As Klaus leaves the room, he can't help but smile because he's so happy that he has Hope. He never thought he'd have the chance, to have a child. Other than his tumultous relationship with his adoptive son Marcel, Marcellus as he once called him. But he was overjoyed once his 'littlest wolf' was born.

All of the Mikaelsons met up in the study after several minutes, and Rebekah looks at Klaus, "I didn't call your name, brother."

Klaus, smirking at his sister and teasing, "I know. But I didn't want to feel left out, besides if there's something going on, I need to know about it."

Rebekah hands the envelope to Elijah and Freya, "Here. These are for you."

Kol is disappointed that he didn't receive whatever the letter was.

The three Mikaelsons who did receive a letter, open the envelope and see that it is an invitation to Damon and Elena's wedding. Hayley was standing right next to Elijah and reads along with him.

Klaus getting impatient after a minute or two, blurts out, "Well, what is it?"

Elijah smiles as he reads the contents of the envelope, "It is an invitation to the wedding celebration of Damon and Elena Salvatore. It's taking place on October 21st at the Lockwood Mansion. How wonderful."

Rebekah also smiling as she reads the rest of invitation, "They want us to RSVP whether we're able to attend or not."

Elijah, who is obviously touched that the Salvatores thought of him and his family, "How thoughtful of them to invite us to such a joyous occasion."

Klaus's demeanor changed to slight anger because he was offended that he wasn't invited "Well, where's my invitation then?"

Kol also felt the same way as Klaus, "Yeah, where the hell is mine too?"

Rebekah starting giggling, "Well isn't obvious." (Pausing)

Kol replied angrily, "Uhh... no."

Elijah interjected because he knew his sister would probably cause his brothers to be upset futher, "I believe what Rebekah was going to say, is perhaps they got lost in the mail."

Rebekah, outright laughing at this point, "No, that's not what I was going to say."

Before she could continue, Elijah interrupted her again, "Rebekah please. Let's not cause a scene here."

Rebekah looking to back her brother, "Oh come on, Elijah. They deserve to know."

Klaus is furious now and his voice is now rising with anger, "Deserve to know what?!"

Rebekah speaking calmly, "They probably don't want any trouble at the wedding."

Kol was the first to respond, "And what exactly does that mean, sister?"

Rebekah stated simply, "Well, you two are the biggest troublemakers of this family."

Klaus starts making grand gestures with his hands, "Oh, you have got to be kidding me."

Elijah stepping between the siblings with his hands out, pleading for them to calm down, "Brother please. She's just speculating. There's nothing in our invitations that says they don't want you two there. Perhaps, they might have gotten lost in the mail, like I mentioned before. Please, be patient brother."

Klaus snipping back to Elijah, "You know patience isn't my strong suit, Elijah."

Kol interjected, "Nor mine."

Rebekah was now trying to do damage control after causing her brothers into almost a angry frenzy, "Okay, calm down boys. Besides, mine is plus one. So one of you can go with me."

Freya was trying to keep the peace the entire time by staying quiet but she decided to speak up, "And me."

Elijah was glad his two sisters spoke up because Hayley of course was going to be his plus one to the occasion, so he couldn't help them. "See, everything's fine. Just relax and be patient. Perhaps, yours will come tomorrow, brother."

Klaus was not entirely satisfied with this response at first but conceded for now, "Yes, perhaps."

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