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Present—Compound

"Kira?"

The female Original looked up at the sound of her hybrid brother's voice. Her blue eyes, identical to Klaus', met his own and she instantly felt guilty for getting close to Lucien. Her love was standing by Elijah who was in between the two vampires just in case they started fighting again. She quickly removed her gaze from Klaus' and looked down at her feet.

She didn't know what to say. On one hand her rebellious side was telling her to go with her heart but her head was telling her that loyalty was to her family, not Lucien. She had condemned Elijah for choosing someone over his family and she had condemned Klaus for doing the same.

She believed in family loyalty; she believed that family came above all, even love, it had been that way for a thousand years.

But she wasn't doing that; she wasn't choosing. She was just going her own path; it didn't mean that she didn't love her family.

It just meant, for the first time in a thousand years, she was thinking of herself for once.

"Just tell him, love."Lucien encouraged to her, offering her a supportive and fond smile."He needs to accept it."

"Don't you put words in her mouth."Klaus spat at Lucien, giving him a warning as well as a resentful look."Keep your vile mouth shut or-"

Lucien turned to his sire and raised a challenging eyebrow."Or what? What will you do, Nik?"

More than welcome to accept the challenge, Klaus stepped around Elijah to attack Lucien, but his elder brother pushed him aside, eyes on his sister.

"Kira?"Elijah repeated.

"She doesn't want to be with him, Elijah!"Klaus shouted at his brother, gesturing to the younger vampire."He is delusional, has been for a thousand years."

"Me?"Lucien just let out an embittered laugh and sent his estranged friend a half smile, arms crossed over his chest."I'm not the delusional one here, my friend."

"And how do you know what she wants, Niklaus?"Elijah asked his brother, turning to him with a disbelieving look."As usual, you know what you want, not what everyone else wants."

Klaus shook his head and just looked away, grumbling underneath his breath. His crestfallen expression as well as his indignant mutters made Kira bite her lip, suddenly feeling weak. If Kira Mikaelson hate something it was feeling weak.

She was Kira Mikaelson, one of the most powerful beings in the world and here she was feeling like a little girl. It was how Klaus made her feel, like something that needed to be protected continuously, that her life was his to live. He watched every move she made, his paranoid mind that persistently told him that she was going to leave him was horrible to live with. But she put up with it because she loved him, just as she loved the rest of her family.

"It's all right, sister,"

"Look at me, Kira, it's all right."Kira looked up at Elijah's voice and met his gaze, feeling a little less panicked when he smiled at her."I can assure you that whatever you want will be what we want for you, isn't that right, Niklaus?"

Klaus just glared at his brother, utterly outraged.

"Elijah, you keep your mou-"

"Enough!"Elijah held up his free hand, tightening his grip on Klaus to hold him still, eyes on his sister, repeating."It's all right. Just say it."

"I...i want..."

She shook her head, looking at the ground, ashamed.

"I'm here,"Elijah tried to soothe her.

He had never seen his sister like this before. She was usually cocky, sarcastic and took pride in who she was. But now, it was as if all the air in her lungs had been sucked from her. Her smirk was replaced with a frown, and her blue eyes were looking anywhere but her family.

Lucien flashed over to her and cupped her cheek in his hands, smiling softly at her, in great need to hear the words."Say it, my love. He needs to hear it."

She gasped at the touch, butterflies fluttering in her stomach as he cupped her face again. Lucien's eyes fluttered, and he smiled, feeling the same way.

"Kira?"Elijah softly called, waiting for an answer."Sister?"

"I want to be with L-Lucien."She stuttered out, finally looking up and meeting her brother's eyes, blue orbs glassed over."I want to be with him."

Her heart clenched in her chest as she watched the light drain from Klaus' eyes.

And his eyes turned hard with bitterness.

While Lucien let out a sigh of relief, Klaus backed away and turned around, ready to leave.

And it felt like her heart was trying to claw it's way out of her chest.

She moved to run after her brother, but Lucien pulled her back."Now, love, you know that won't end well."

"Nik!"She called after him, eyes glassing over as she reached out for him, it reminding her of when she had reached for Lucien a thousand years before."Please! I can't help it."

Klaus stopped walking but he didn't turn around, he just stood there silently. Lucien's temple rested against hers, and he tried to calm her down. He knew how much she loved her brother; she constantly sought his approval in everything she did, even her love life.

Elijah turned around and looked at his brother's back, raising his hand and pointing at him.

"Niklaus! Stop thinking of yourself and for once in your life think of Kira."Elijah scolded him, standing up for his sister without a second thought, acting as the brother Kira had recently been estranged from."She is allowed to chose her own path in life just like you do yours and if you are not willing to accept it then, by all means, walk out of here now. But just think of what you might lose."

Klaus Mikaelson was a selfish man, especially when it came to his family.

"Just like you once did with Rebekah, you will lose one of the people who loves you most, and I know that you do not want that to happen."Elijah warned, attempting to appeal to the rational-minded part of Klaus, however deep it was embedded inside his brother's recent irrational judgment."Are you, once again, willing to wait so long for that forgiveness?"

Klaus' fingers curled into fists at his sides, and his hands shook as he faced away from them. He didn't want to lose another family member, he had already lost Elijah and his beloved brother, Kol, wasn't there to make amends with.

He couldn't bear it if he lost Kira, she meant too much to him, just like Rebekah. She had stood by him and had loved him through everything despite his behavior.

He sighed as he slowly turned around and faced his sister.

He stared at her for a long time before a ghost smile appeared on his lips.

An unhappy one.

"Be happy, my sister, that's all I want."

Without waiting for a response and unable to watch the pair any longer, Klaus flashed away.


Mystic Falls—Four Years Ago

"It's almost time."

The wolf was dead; they had the doppelgänger, they had the vampire.

Kira, who had been watching over things with Greta, watched as Klaus gave Elena a choice between Jenna and Stefan. The young woman had refused to choose between love and family but her brother, who was a fan of games, hadn't planned to follow through. He had staked Stefan in the back and had him by the throat while Elena screamed in horror.

"No, Stefan, no!"

"Hush now, sweetheart."Klaus chuckled and squeezed Stefan's throat, mouth curving up into a wicked smirk."I have other plans for your boyfriend. I want him alive."

"But for now..."He turned to Kira who was far too bored standing at the side while her brother got to play with the victims."Sister?"

Kira, hearing the playfulness in his voice, instantly perked up.

She gave a far too innocent smile."Yes, brother?"

Klaus beckoned Kira with his fingers, arching his eyebrows."Do the honors?"

Letting out a pleased squeal, Kira flashed over to Stefan, hand raised with a makeshift stake in bet grip. She knocked Stefan off of his feet without much effort before bringing her hand down. The Salvatore brother cried out in pain as the stake was driven into him, just below his thumping heart.

Elena gasped, jumping back in horror as she stared down at her boyfriend, cupping a hand over her mouth."No, Stefan!"

"Careful, now, we don't want to kill him."Klaus tutted, smiling when Kira sent him a pout before he turned his head in the direction of Greta."Whenever you're ready, Greta."

Greta began chanting the next part of the spell which dispelled the ring of fire surrounding Jenna. Jenna looked around, looking terrified while tears filled Elena's eyes as she looked up at Klaus.

"No."Elena yelled, eyes wide with worry."No, please!"

Klaus ignored Elena, turning to Jenna, holding out a hand."Come on, love."

Elena shook her head, sobbing as she realized Klaus had no intention on letting her aunt go.

"No, Jenna, no!"

Elena attempted to get to Jenna, to help her, but the fire around her flared up, making her back away in fear. She sent a glare to Klaus as Jenna looked over at her, looking determined.

"It's alright, Elena. I know what I have to do."

After a moment of shared silence between Jenna and Elena, Jenna flashed over to Greta and bit into her neck. Greta cried out, her pain echoing into the night air. Snarling in annoyance, Klaus rushed over to Jenna and picked her up by her hair, pulling her off of Greta, who had fallen to the ground.

"That wasn't very smart, now, was it?" Kira tutted asked, shaking her head as she yanked Greta to her feet."Make this hurt, brother."

Klaus pulled Jenna up against him, his wild eyes making her wince."I'd have it no other way."

Jenna cried out as Klaus tossed her aside, making her fall to the ground. She attempted to shuffle away as the Original advanced upon her, her apparent fright making Elena worried.

"Jenna, no!"

Jenna looked over at her niece, tears in her eyes, body shaking in fear as he attempted to rush away. She screamed, trying to get away as Klaus pulled her down by her legs, making her fall to the ground.

"Just turn it off. Jenna. Turn it off."Elena whimpered, nodding at her aunt."You won't be scared anymore."

Klaus laughed, flipping Jenna over onto her back and he crawled toward her. He chuckled, a sinister look in his eyes as he hovered over her He watched as the emotions drained from her face, eyes turning lifeless as each emotion faded inside of her.

"You were brave."He cocked his head, cupping her cheek, thumb wiping away the tears."But not brave enough."

"We don't need her anymore, my brother."Klaus looked up as Kira walked around them, settling behind him, hand on his shoulder, offering him a stake."It's almost time."

Smirking in excitement, Klaus took the stake, raised his hand and brought it down, staking Jenna through the heart. She inhaled a sharp breath, eyes wide and lips parted, one last whimper slipping from her lips.

"No! Jenna!"Elena screamed out her aunt's name, tears running down her cheeks as Jenna's body started to become gray and decayed."No, no, no."

Klaus released the stake from his grasp and stood up while Jenna laid lifeless on the stone with the stake through her heart. He stepped over Jenna's body, a sickening smile on his lips as he watched Elena's life crumble around her.

"Sister..."

Klaus turned to his sister as she came up beside him, and wound his arms around her waist, pulling her closer.

"It's almost time. I can feel it."Klaus looked up at the stars, shutting his eyes for a moment."It seems like a lifetime away."

"I know."Kira smiled up at her brother, cupping his cheek and embracing him."You'll be free soon."


Present—New Orleans

"That wasn't very Nik of him, was it, my love?"

Kira, who was faced away from her love as she poured them drinks, frowned."Nik does like to surprise us."

She sipped on her drink, shrugging, turning back towards him. Elijah had left shortly after Klaus, knowing they needed time alone. Elijah would always fight for his siblings to find love, even if it was with someone he didn't approve of. He had heard of Lucien's reputation over the years, but once he saw him look at Kira, looking at her as if she were his entire world, he knew that Lucien felt for his sister.

"I never thought Elijah would take my side, never in a million years."

"Elijah's changed a lot over the years."

He smiled, accepting the drink she handed to him with a chuckle.

He quickly downed his drink and tugged on her wrist, fingers running up her arm, making her shiver. She bit down on her lower lip as he chuckled, fingers moving along her collarbone before he cupped her cheek, thumb running back and forth her soft skin.

"Come dance with me."

She frowned, arching an eyebrow."There is no music."

Lucien shrugged and pulled her to him, twirling her around in a small circle before he pulled her up against him. He sighed happily at the feel of her against him, his temple resting against hers. She smiled at him, hands coming up and cupping his face, nose rubbing against his. Burying his face into her hair, Lucien inhaled her scent, his eyes shutting as they moved in a small circle around the compound, Lucien humming to himself.

"I've been dreaming about this moment for a thousand years."Lucien whispered to her as they rocked back and forth."I'm half expecting to wake up with a floozy beside me who I compelled to be you again."

"This is real."Kira reached up and cupped his face in her hand."We're real."

Lucien smiled at her, dark eyes meeting hers."And how do you suppose we celebrate?"

"I hear the locals are tasty."She replied, a playful look in her eyes."Think you can keep up with me?"

Lucien laughed, shaking his head, clicking his tongue as if scolding her."Oh, love, my stamina's never been an issue, i'm sure you remember that."

Kira bit down on her bottom lip, looking somewhat pensive before she murmured."Oh, I remember."

"I'm sure you do."

Kira smirked as Lucien's forehead lolled against her own, her hand on his shoulder to keep him close while her other cupped the back of his head. His eyes shut contently as her fingers ran through his hair, his own hands settling on her hips. She rocked with him back and forth, her hand slipping from his shoulder. Her hand ran down his chest, making him inhale sharply as she palmed his muscles, biting her lip as she remembered how he felt against her a thousand years before.

Lucien kissed her cheek, nuzzling against her."I missed you."

"I know,"She mumbled, lips parting as Lucien's lips touched her skin."I miss-"

All of a sudden, a growl hit their sensitive ears.

"Where is he?!"

Lucien and Kira pulled away from one another and looked to their left just as Hayley stormed in, an angry look on her face. The two vampires raised their eyebrows in an unamused manner. Hayley flashed over to the Original, shoving Lucien aside, her eyes turning amber and her fangs coming forward, her fingers locking around her throat.

She pushed the elder female against the staircase and parted her lips, getting ready to bite her. But, before her fangs could touch Kira's skin, Lucien grabbed her by the shoulders, sending her flying across the compound.

Hayley let out a cry of pain when he back hit the metal gates before she fell to the ground. The hybrid let out a groan of rage as she wiped red from her bloody lip. She jumped back up, letting out a growl as she glared at him, her human face coming forward. Lucien, after making sure that Kira was all right, stepped in front of the Original and curled his fingers into fists.

"Now, now, that is quite enough. If anyone is getting rough with my love, it is going to be myself and myself alone."Lucien's eyes darkened angrily as he stared at the she-wolf."Touch her again, and i'll put you down myself."

Kira, fixing her disheveled hair, turned to Lucien, forcing a frown."I can take care of myself, you know."

He held his hand over his heart, feigning offense."Forgive me for being a gentleman."

The two glared at each-other, but they both smiled, unable to fight their smiles. Hayley stormed over to the Original, her eyes flashing amber.

"Where is he, you psychotic little bitch?!"

Kira, utterly confused, gaped at Hayley before demanding."What the bloody hell are you talking about?"

"Jackson!"Hayley hissed, her eyes flashing amber."What have you done to him?"

Kira rolled her eyes, irritated, and crossed her arms over her chest."This again? I haven't touched your lapdog, darling."

"Something has happened to him, and I know it's down to you."

"How so?"

"Because you want to hurt me and using Jackson is the perfect way to do it."

"If I wanted to hurt you I would have come for you."Kira stated, stepping forward, glaring at the hybrid, hands up in surrender."I would have torn off your arms and legs and left you a vegetable, unable to hold your daughter, hug her or touch your husband ever again."

""If I want to hurt you, I know how to do it in a way that'll break you."She brushed a finger underneath the hybrid's chin and lifted her head up."You have my word on that."

Hayley swallowed thickly at her words, a hint of fear in her brown eyes that made Kira smile. Lucien smirked when he watched Hayley's lower lip quiver.

"I haven't touched your husband."

"Yes, my love, you haven't."Lucien came up behind his love and tucked her hair behind her ear before his hand settled on her shoulder almost possessively."I, on the other hand..."

"You?"Hayley spat, jaw clenching."You've been butchering wolves in the Bayou Lafourche?"

"It's population control."Lucien corrected.

"There's viable land out there"Lucien gestured to the hybrid mother, a smug smile on his face."viable, that is, once the sudden influx of mangy wildlife has been eliminated."

"You have Jackson?"

Lucien pretended to ponder her question before he nodded."Yes. Yes, I believe I do."

"Why?"

"I heard that your darling husband attempted to bite Kira when all she was doing was making sure that her niece wasn't taken from her father."Lucien placed his hand on the Kira's lower back, a smirk on his face."I had to make sure that he was punished for it."

"You son of-"Hayley cut herself off when Kira arched an eyebrow, nails digging into her palm as she tried to remain calm."What have you done with him?"

"He's perfectly fine, love, give or take a few bruises."Lucien pulled his phone out of his pocket and waved it in front of Hayley's face almost childishly."All I have to do is send a text to one of my friends and your husband will be returned to you in one piece."

Hayley dared to take a step in Lucien's direction, eyes flashing amber."Do it."

"I can't do that."

"Why not?"Hayley snarled, taking another step forward despite Lucien's warning tut."I wanted him back.

"I need Kira's permission first."Lucien said as if it were obvious, fingers grazing Kira's hand."He is being punished for attempting to hurt her in the first place."

"What do you suppose we do, my love?"Lucien asked, grabbing her hand and interlocking their fingers, twirling her around in a small circle."Shall we return the dog to its owner or shall I get my friend to cut off pieces of him and send them to his doting wife?"

Kira pretended to think about it, tapping her fingers against her chin.

"Please."Hayley whispered to the Original, her eyes glassed over and voice shaky as she murmured."You've taken everything from me. Don't take him."

"I'm not a monster, Hayley."Kira replied, eyes lingering on Hayley's upset expression before she turned to Lucien, nodding as she whispered."Bring him back to the Bayou but make sure he suffers on the way."

"As you wish, darling."Lucien smiled, tapping on his mobile for a moment before he pocketed it."Done. He'll return to you by nightfall."

Hayley let out a sigh of relief but still glared at Lucien, forcefully grounding out."Thank you."

"Don't mention it, love. In fact, i'm pleased; my penthouse was beginning to smell like wet dog."Lucien snarked before he waved her off."Now, if you don't mind, we have something to celebrate, and I don't fancy you witnessing it. Off you go."

Hayley glanced at the two vampires before she flashed out of the compound, a gust of wind hitting them as she sped off. Lucien happily smiled and turned around to face his love.

"Finally."

His arms wound around Kira's waist, and he pulled her up against him, making her gasp out loud.

"Now, my darling, where were we?"

The Original bit her bottom lip, fighting a smile as he backed her up against the nearest wall, his nose brushing hers.

She felt the familiar butterflies in her stomach she used to get around him and she had never gotten since with any other man.

It made her feel like a giddy teenager, and she fought the giggles that were threatening to spill from her lips.

"I believe that we were just about."She leaned up, mouth brushing his as she whispered, glancing at his mouth before she met his gaze."...here."

He chuckled as she stood up on her tip toes and pressed her lips against his.

It was as if fireworks went off.

As if his heart had started beating again after a thousand years.

The male vampire let out a shocked sound when the Original suddenly turned them around, pressing him up against the wall. Her fingers curled around the lapels of his jacket, and she pulled him down again for another kiss. She claimed his lips, left hand cupping the back of his head to keep him close to her.

Lucien's eyes fell shut at the feel of her lips against his, and flashes of their first kiss appearing in his mind. He breathed a sigh of relief against her lips as his fingers tangled in her long dark hair as he responded to the kiss. He let out a pleasurable moan when she bit his bottom lip, as if remembering he enjoyed it, before she claimed his lips with her own.

As if wanting to prove just how unbreakable he now was, how much power he held, he flipped them around again so that she was against the wall and deepened the kiss. His tongue ran along her lower lip before he bit down on the flesh, making her part her lips. His tongue slithered into her mouth and met her own. His hand cupped her cheek, thumb running along her skin.

The two panted for air as they broke the kiss for a moment, their eyes opening and they caught one another's gazes. The darkness in Lucien's eyes seemed to disappear, and she found herself remembering how he used to look at her, and it mirrored how he was looking at her at that moment.

It was as if the thousand years they had spent apart hadn't happened, as if they had never been apart.

"My love..."Lucien's mouth curved up into a mischievous smirk."I must say, that was worth waiting for."

Kira grinned up at the younger vampire, finger running along his sharp jawline."You've certainly stayed charming."

Chuckling, Lucien's forehead lolled against hers as she ran her fingers through his hair, making his eyes flutter contently.

It was like coming home.


"It's almost time."

"Are you ready?"Kira smiled up at her brother, her smile widening when she saw his lips curve up."Shall I pop to the store and get a leash? Or maybe you'd like to start drinking out of a bowl s-"

"Hilarious."Klaus sighed, shaking his head at Kira's attempt at being funny."How much of those have you got ready?"

Kira scrunched up her face as she pretended to ponder."Oh, a few hundred."

"I've waited for this for a thousand years. I'm more than ready."He smiled softly at her, tucking her hair behind her ear before cupping her cheek."Do you remember what I said?"

"I'll come find you."Kira nodded up at Klaus, a smile curving at her mouth."And i'll have our family ready to be reunited."

"That's right."Klaus smiled down at her before he leaned down and pressed his lips to her cheek before whispering into her ear."Thank you, my Kira."

"Of course."She whispered back, hand covering his."Anything for you."

Klaus smiled at her once more before he passed her and walked over to Elena, Kira watching as he took the final steps before it was to begin. The circle of fire disappeared from around Elena as the doppelgänger looked up at him.

"It's time, love."

Klaus extended his hand towards the doppelgänger. Elena rolled her eyes, got up from the ground and walked past Klaus, ignoring him. Elena made her way to the altar and looked down at Jenna's body, swallowing the lump in her throat. Klaus followed her up to the altar, sending a quick smile at Kira, and grabbed Elena's face in his hand.

"Thank you, Elena."

"Go to hell."Elena hissed at him.

Klaus just smiled, unfazed by her words as he extracted his fangs. As her brother leaned down to bit into Elena, Kira heard sounds of shuffling.

"Oh, no, Mr. Salvatore. We can't have that."Stefan continued to struggle up despite Kira's notice, but fell back to the ground, too weak to move. Kira flashed over to him, snapping his neck again, throwing him aside."Please refrain from ruining the show."

Elena stared into the darkness ahead of her as Klaus sunk his fangs into her neck harshly, only a squeak of pain coming from her. Kira watched on happily as Klaus held Elena tightly as his eyes started to sprout more veins. Elena's eyelids fluttered, and her eyes rolled into the back of her head as her heartbeat stopped.

Klaus released her and Elena limply fell to the ground. Blood dripped from Klaus' mouth, and the flame in the bowl extinguished.

Klaus breathed heavily and staggered down the stone steps, passing Kira who was watching him with a small smile.

"I can feel it."Klaus gasped, eyes rolling to the back of his head again as the power soared through him."It's happening."

"Brother, you're free."Kira breathed, eyes wide in fascination as she watched, fingers curled into fists as she witnessed Klaus' eyes change yellow again."You're free!"

Suddenly, his bones began to crack, and he started to transform. His eyes glowed yellow again, his fangs extracting once more as he staggered forward, hungry growls ripping from his throat.

"He did it."Kira whispered, eyes glassed over, hands meeting in front of her."Nik, you did it!"

The now Original hybrid gazed up at the moon, baring his fangs as he smiled."Yes, yes!"

Suddenly, Klaus was thrown through the air, and he gave a cry of protest.

"Brother, no!"

Kira's face fell as Klaus landed on the ground near a tree, crying out in agony. Her eyes darkened as Klaus' human face came forward and the flame in the bowl re-lighted.

"NO!" Kira screamed, shaking her head.

"No!"Klaus cried out, shuffling backward as he stared at Bonnie, shocked."You were dead!"

A determined Bonnie strode forward as Damon flashed out of nowhere and snapped Greta's neck before he picked up Elena. Kira looked over at Bonnie before looking to her brother as the witch began chanting a spell that made Klaus thrash around in pain.

"NIK!"

Klaus' bones cracked as Bonnie performed her spell each bone snapping making Kira wince. The spell was so powerful that trees were falling around them, the fire was flaring and causing Klaus to lay helpless on the ground.

Her indestructible brother was helpless.

"Kira!"Klaus shouted over at his sister, a panicked look on his face as he pleaded."MAKE IT STOP!"

Kira didn't think twice and, with a determined look, she flashed over to Bonnie, knocking Damon and Elena over as she did. Damon dropped Elena on the ground, her head hitting off the rocks as he tumbled beside her. He quickly scrambled to his knees, crawling over to her, fawning over the doppelgänger.

Kira flashed in front of Bonnie, blocking her view of Klaus and grabbed her by the neck, rushing her backward against a tree. The Original choked the witch, no remorse in her eyes as she squeezed against Bonnie's windpipe. Bonnie, losing her concentration on Klaus, cried out in pain as she squeezed her throat, pinning her against the tree.

"Let go of me."Bonnie demanded, baring her teeth at the Original.

"Why don't you make me?"Kira hissed and lifted her up into the air, ignoring the pain infliction spell she was using on him despite the blood beginning to drip from her nose."How dare you come and stop this? Do you know how long he has been waiting for this? How long he's been trapped inside of his own body?"

Using all of her anger, Kira pulled Bonnie forward before she roughly pushed her back against the tree. The witch whimpered as she hit her head against the tree and Bonnie lost her footing, blankly staring off into space, bruised finger imprints around her throat.

Kira then rushed over to her brother and grabbed Klaus, snapping his bones back into place, muttering apologizes when he cried out. Looking around him at the chaos, he growled angrily, jaw clenching as Kira tried her best to help him. She pulled him to his feet, letting him rest on her and began to walk away, using her full strength to keep him up.

"It'll be all right."Kira whispered when she noticed the horrified expression on Klaus' face."We'll fix it. Whatever it takes. Next week or five hundred years. We'll fix it."

"No, no, it worked. S-Something's wrong, but i'm whole. I can feel it."Klaus mumbled, arm around his sister as everything turned blurry."We need to leave."

"I don't think so."

Klaus reached for his sister when Kira was suddenly flung aside but, before he could, Klaus fell back onto the ground, weakened.

"Kira..."

Fingers pulling the stake from Jenna's dead body, Kira got back onto her feet less than a second later and lunged at whoever dared to attack them. She managed to land a series of punches, pushing her attacked backward but, just as she readied herself to stake them, she paused.

Kira's eyes widened at the person who stood before her."'Lijah?"

Her brother used her shock against her, and his hand shot out. Kira was grabbed again, a strong force hitting underneath her jaw and she was suddenly in the air, hovering over Klaus. She gasped as Elijah squeezed her throat, holding her in the air by her throat and standing over his brother.

"B-Brother?"Klaus choked, gasping as his eyes landed on his brother, looking somewhat hopeful."Elijah?"

Elijah smiled bitterly down at Klaus, holding Kira's throat with his hand, her feet dangling in the air.

"Hello, brother."

"Sister. I have no intention on harming you, Kira..."Elijah whispered when he looked up at his sister, fond smile fading as he turned and looked down at Klaus."But you, you bastard..."

Klaus didn't have time to react because a second later, with his free hand, Elijah punched him in the chest, holding his heart.

Kira's eyes filled with tears and a scream ripped from her throat."NO!"

She fought against her brother but couldn't; he was stronger than her. Kira gave a choked scream at the sight she'd never guess would ever happen, not this. It was obvious her brother had been driven to almost insanity because this wasn't Elijah.

"What you have done to me, to Kira is abhorrent. You took everything!"Elijah gave a pained sigh, apparently feeling some type of remorse for his actions."In the name of our family, Niklaus..."

He twisted Klaus' heart, and Kira whimpered when Klaus gave a painful gasp."No, no, no..."

Klaus looked on, slightly fearful, while gasping as he looked up at his brother. Elijah glared down at his brother, a blank look on his face as he held his beating heart in his hands.

"We didn't bury them at sea!"Kira yelled out, wincing as Elijah lifted her into the air."Elijah!"

Her brother paused, lingering for a moment before he muttered."What?"

"Their bodies are safe."Klaus gasped as Elijah twisted his heart again, eyes glassed over with both pain and upset."If you kill me, you'll never find them."

"Elijah!"Stefan shouted, snapping his bones back into place."Don't listen to them."

"Elijah. I can take you to them. They've never left my side. Nik wouldn't do that."Kira gasped, touching his hand fondly despite his fingers around her throat."I give you my word. I know where they are."

Elijah turned his head and looked at her, considering her words, knowing that she would never lie to him, not Kira. She respected him a great deal, even though they had troubles over the years with her always taking Klaus' side.

"Do it, and I'll take you all out."Bonnie threatened after Elijah hesitated.

Elijah looked over at Bonnie, doubtful at her witch, due to Kira's attack, was beaten and looked defeated.

"You'll die."

Bonnie glared at him, shaking her head."I don't care."

Elijah looked at Kira and Klaus who both stared at him, a mix between beseeching him not to commit the ultimate betrayal and a hint of anger at his actions. He studied Kira, confirming that she wouldn't lie, especially about this.

His sister, letting her tears fall as she glanced down at his hand sticking out of Klaus' chest before she met his eyes.

"Elijah..."

He paused before he looked over at Stefan and Bonnie, taking hold of his siblings."I'm sorry."

Bonnie and Stefan got to their feet, rushing toward them.

"NO!"

It was too late; they were gone.


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