Authors Note: I am so, so, so sorry for the delay in updating. Finales were crazy the last few weeks. However considering how few of you reviewed I am not feeling so bad. I am willing to make you all a deal, the more reviews I get the faster I will update. So please, please, please review! I am also going to right a few one-shots that go along with this story, so watch out for those. And one last thing, I wanted them to be older at this point so if you didn't notice I changed the last chapter to six years later. So Alex is now 18 and Klaus is 19. Also when Alex refers to the seven of us she means Fin, Elijah, Klaus, Rebekah, Kol, Henrik, and herself.
I hope you enjoy this chapter. Also in case you were wondering I do not own the Vampire Diaries.
You sing to me of the song of the stars And I lay my head back down
Of Your galaxy dancing and laughing and laughing again
When it feels like my dreams are so far
You sing to me of the plans that You have for me over again
And I lift my hands and pray to be only Yours
I pray to be only Yours
I know You're my only hope
Only Hope, Mandy Moore
Chapter 4
I was down by the river washing the bedding when I heard something behind me. I turned around and there was Nik standing behind me.
"What are you doing here? Aren't you supposed to be at Radulfs'?" I asked in surprise.
"I was, but he didn't need any more help today. I was just coming to inform you I had a conversation with Esther today." He looked down at the ground, not making eye contact.
Fear began to build up inside me but I tried to remain calm. "What did she say?"
He suddenly grabbed my hand, and pulled me towards him smiling. "She gave us her blessing." I couldn't believe what he just said. I flung my arms around his neck, and he kissed me just as enthusiastically. "I love you sweetheart, always and forever."
"Always and forever Nik." I smiled and kissed him again.
Tonight we were going to a village feast. Every month before a full moon we have a feast. The next night we must go down to caves below the falls. Wolves prowl the night during a full moon. There are rumors that they are actually men who turn into wolves, but I think those are just silly wives tales.
I hope Nik likes my new dress. I made it with the fabric I got at the market a couple days ago. It matched the ring Nik got me which I wear it on a chain around my neck. Everything seemed to be working out for us. Esther had given us her blessing, now all we had to do was get Mikael's.
Everyone from the village was going to be there tonight, including William. I dreaded seeing him again. It was odd how different he was from his father Radulf. Radulf was a very kind, hard-working, generous man. He treated Nik better than Mikael did. William on the other hand was arrogant and only cared about himself. I hope I can avoid him, I really don't want to deal with him tonight.
We all set out for the village just before dusk. Mikael and Esther had opted to stay home for the evening with Henrik, so it was just the six of us. Rebekah and I are both wearing the new dresses. She looks stunning in the red dress. Peter was going to speechless when he saw her. The music was already playing when we arrived. Everyone seemed to disperse once we arrived. Rebekah began to wonder around trying to find Peter, Kol went to find some of his friends, Elijah went to find Tatia, ad Fin went to find Sage. This left Nik and I to ourselves.
He turned and bowed to me, taking my hand and kissing it. "Would you like to dance?"
"Why of course." I said, laughing. Even after all these years I still loved to dance, and Nik made sure to dance with me whenever he had the chance. He was actually a fairly decent partner. As we danced the only thing I could think about was how I was possibly the happiest person in the world.
The evening passed by quickly. We all were enjoying ourselves immensely. Nik had left me for a moment to go talk to some friends. I began to wonder around looking for Rebekah. I hadn't seen her all night, which meant she was probably with Peter. William suddenly appeared in front of me.
"So you were finally able to get away from the pup. Shame he had you himself all night. I was rather looking forward to spending time with you." He said with a scowl.
"Yes, well maybe I didn't want to see you."
He seemed unphased by my comment "Come lets share the last dance." He grabbed my hand, and began to pull me towards the other dancers.
I yanked my hand away, "Actually I really need to find Rebekah so we can head home."
"It's just one dance, come along now." He tried to grab me once more.
"I told you no William, now leave me alone." I looked around desperately for Nik, but I couldn't see him anywhere.
"Let her go William!" I looked around expecting it to be Nik, but it wasn't.
"Father, I was just taking Alexandra here to dance."
"I believe the young lady here asked you to let her go. Now let her go, and head home." Radulf said. William looked like he was about to argue, but the look his father sent him was enough to send him scurrying away like a little mouse.
"I am terribly sorry for my sons behavior. He didn't cause you any harm did he?" Radulf asked.
"No, he just startled me is all. Thankfully you came when you did though. I don't think it would have ended as peacefully if Nik had found us first." I said. I realized what I said and quickly added, "or Fin and Elijah."
"It is alright my dear. I know your little secret. I recognize the ring around your neck." He said with a smirk. It was odd how much he reminded me of Nik in that moment.
I blush as I look down. "I guess I should thank you for that also. It is a beautiful ring. I am very grateful you gave it to Nik."
"You're very welcome. It was the ring I gave my late wife when I asked her to become my wife. She died when William was just two years of age. It's been sitting in an old trunk for years. I am happy to see it on someone as beautiful as you."
"Why you gave it to Nik, and not to William?"
"You remind me of her you know." He said either not hearing, or ignoring my question. "You are beautiful, smart, and full of light. I wish you and Niklaus all the happiness. Speak of the devil here he comes. It was a pleasure speaking with you my dear, until we meet again." And with that Radulf disappeared into the night as quickly as he appeared.
Nik walked up to me, "Who were you speaking with sweetheart?"
"Oh, it was just Radulf."
"What did he want?"
I debated whether I should tell Nik about the incident with William, but decided against it. There was nothing he could do about it now, and it would only serve to put him in a foul mood. "He was just be polite. He saw my ring, and we got talking."
"Well I hope you've had a pleasant time tonight. We need to get heading back."
We all headed home having had a wonderful evening.
A few days later the seven of us were down by the river. The boys were supposed to be fishing, and Rebekah and I were supposed to be doing the wash, however Kol had managed to turn it into a full blown splashing war. We were all drenched head to toe.
"Niklaus!"We all froze as Mikael came down to the river. "I wish to speak to you in my study immediately." And with that he turned and headed back to the house.
"Ohhhh, what'd you do this time Nik?" Henrik teased.
"I didn't do anything." Nik said as he glared at his youngest brother. He quickly got out of the water, and tried to ring out as much water as possible from his clothes. Then he trudged up to the house.
Much later that day Nik finally appeared from the study. I was in my room minding a dress for Rebekah when he came in.
"I need to talk to you immediately. Meet me at the meadow as soon as possible." He then turned and left as quickly as he came.
I threw the dress on my bed, put on my boots, and headed out the door right on his heels.
"What's wrong Nik? What happened?" I started questioning him as soon as I got to the meadow. He was standing with his back to me, and he didn't answer right away. "Nik?"
Suddenly he turned around and grabbed me swinging me around. "He gave us his blessing!" he laughed as he set me back on my feet.
"Really Nik!" I threw my arms around him.
"There are few conditions I had to agree to first though." He said serious again. "First we cannot marry until we have a home of our own. Which there is a little piece of land a little north of town I have already looked onto purchasing. The next condition is sense he will not be receiving a dowry from your father, I must pay it off. But I already talked to Radulf and he said I can continue to work for him as long as I need."
"Oh, Nik! We're getting married!" I squealed in excitement. He pulled away from me, and reached behind me undoing the chain my ring was on.
"Well, it's time to put this in its proper place." He smiled at me. He then slid the ring onto my finger and leaned down to kiss me. Everything I had ever dreamed was coming true.
Author's Note: So I hope you liked this chapter. I am really looking forward to writing the next chapter, so hopefully that means that it will be up soon.
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