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Ch6: Messages, Mikael, Marcel

(KLAUS)

I sat and watched as Tyler explained our plan and the situation to the rest. The reunion was a weird one. With Rebekah hugging Matt and Damon, and Katherine and Elijah exchanging weird greetings. The only one remotely happy to see me was Damon, which I personally found very odd.

"Wow. So Klaus, you're actually playing daddy?" Damon asked me. I rolled my eyes, but smirked at him.

"She will be the epitome of greatness," I answered.

"She?" Katherine and Rebekah squealed.

"Yay, I can't wait to take her shopping," Rebekah squealed. All the guys rolled their eyes.

"Can we please focus?" Elijah asked. Tyler nodded.

"Now we need to make sure that Hayley comes out safe. I will not let anything happen to her," Tyler said.

"Wow Tyler, I didn't know you were so passionate about Hayley. It seems like you still have feelings for her," Katherine commented. My eyes flickered to where Elijah was now staring, more like glaring, at Tyler.

"I do not have feelings for her, I never did. Hayley is one of my closest friends, she is the one who told me how to get rid of the sire bond," Tyler argued. My eyes widened and jaw drop. Hayley, little wolf, was the person who un-sired Tyler and my other hybrids from me.

"What?" I questioned.

"Sh*t, you didn't know? Please don't be mad at her." I took a deep breath, reminding myself that Hayley was carrying my child.

"Let us move on shall we," Rebekah said, trying to change the subject. Tyler threw her a grateful look. Before I could comment, the doorbell rang. I sped to the door and opened in.

"Delivery for Klaus Mikaelson and guests," said the delivery guy.

"From who," I asked.

"Marcel," he said. I took the parcel and snapped his neck. I walked back in past Elijah and Rebekah.

"Must you kill all the humans, brother?" Elijah asked.

"This is a parcel from Marcel, I had to be safe," I answered back. We all went to the living room, and the rest watched as I opened the parcel. There were 2 dresses. I frowned then found the piece of paper.

"Wow these are gorgeous! Who are they for?" Rebekah asked, as she and Katherine examined the dresses.

"There are two girls in this household, and there are two dresses. You do the math," Tyler said in a bored tone.

"Of course Marcel knows we're here," Damon said, grabbing a bottle of whisky from my secret stash.

"How did you find my secret stash?" I asked him.

"Please, I am like the King of Alcohol, I can find any secret stash," Damon explained. I rolled my eyes and read the card.

Dear Klaus Mikaelson, family and guests,

You have been cordially invited to The Grand Ball, by Marcel Gerard. The dresses have been assigned to the girls by the respective tags. We hope to see you there.

Marcel & his kingdom

"The Grand Ball, it's the perfect opportunity. We can get them out then," Matt said.

"Yes, it is." I looked at Elijah, then at Rebekah who was fawning over the dresses with Katherine.

"I hope the red one is mine," Rebekah said. She checked the tag and squealed.

(Dresses: to_grand_ball/set?id=105925453) (REMOVE THE SPACE BETWEEN COM AND /)

We all rolled our eyes.

"It's tonight. That is way too soon," Tyler said.

"Well then we'll just have to start planning now," Elijah said, smiling at me.

(HAYLEY)

I walked into Marya's room, and I found her painting. It was scary how much she and Klaus had in common, with the exception of Marya being super-duper nice all the time.

"You are really good, now I know where Klaus gets all his talent from," I said, coming up behind her.

"It's the other way around. He taught me how to paint. Are you telling me he still paints?" she said.

"Yup, it's his favorite hobby. Not including killing people."

"Well I'm impressed. I never thought he would continue."

"You guys are equally as talented, but you're paintings are much more open and colorful, while his are very dark."

"We portray our personalities in our paintings."

"I see that."

"So what did you want to talk about?" she asked, turning around to face me.

"The ball tonight. Is it necessary for me to come?"

"Of course it is, who else will give our dear Marya here enough support," said a voice from behind us. I turned and saw Marcel, I instantly growled and Marya was in front of me in a flash.

"Support for what?" Marya asked.

"Tsk tsk, you'll find out in due time. Meanwhile, Hayley, you and Davina are to get ready. Your dresses are already ready for you. Marya dear, I need a word," he said, smiling at Marya. I took that as my cue to leave. I walked out, and went to my room. I saw Davina there putting on her dress. It was pretty appropriate for her age. She looked really cute. I stepped forward and saw my dress. It was actually pretty gorgeous. I hated to say this, but Marcel had good taste in clothes. I took my clothes off and had a shower while Davina was doing her hair. When I put the dress on, I was shocked. It was actually gorgeous. It also almost hid my stomach, which was showing pretty prominently right now. I didn't know what tonight was, but I had a bad feeling about it.

(MARYA)

I watched as Hayley stalked out of the room. Marcel finally gave me the package that was in his hand.

"What is this?" I asked rudely.

"The dress you are to wear this evening. If you wear any other dress, I will kill Hayley and Davina straight away," Marcel threatened.

"You can't actually threaten me over a dress. I mean, what's so important about it?" I asked.

"Just do as I say, and your friends will be safe. I also have a gift for you," he said. I looked at him warily.

"I have invited our favorite Mikaelson family for the ball. After almost a hundred years, you will finally come face to face with your one true love. You may even be able to reunite, for one night," he mocked. I stood there, not able to comprehend what he was saying. I then realized that I should let him know that Klaus was my weakness. I hid my shock quickly.

"No need to tease me. I am pretty sure he has moved on by now. I heard that he has taken an interest in your little human toy, Cami," I mocked back. His eyes pierced, and suddenly I was against the wall.

"Don't you dare," he threatened once more. But before I said anything, I realized that something was different about him. I gasped. He had been compelled. This wasn't the Marcel I knew. He would never attack me like this. I pushed him away.

"Marcel! Marcel, snap out of it!" I yelled.

"Nice try, but your little tricks won't work on him," I heard an icy voice speak. I turned around and glared at Mikael.

"What did you do to him?" I exclaimed.

"He refused to listen to me, so I had to take some hard action."

"Bring him back. Don't do this to him. Please!" I begged. Marcel had done a lot of bad, but a little bit of me would always care for him. He might have been using me, but he had taken care of me and had never hurt me.

"I'm sorry, my dear. But I have to do this. To stop my son once and for all."

"No leave them all alone. Why are you doing this?"

"They don't deserve what they have, it's time they are stopped." I was about to argue, but he just dragged Marcel out.

"JOSH!" I called out. He immediately appeared.

"Yeah," he asked.

"I'm sorry," I whispered, before compelling him. "I will write a letter. Take it to Rebekah Mikaelson, and only Rebekah Mikaelson. Do not give it to anyone else. Only Rebekah. Understand?" He nodded and I wrote a message. I gave it to him and sent him off. I had a bad feeling that my day was only going to become worse.

(REBEKAH)

The doorbell rang and I went to open it. It was a vampire, I could tell immediately.

"I have a letter for Rebekah Mikaelson," he said. I was surprised. I took the letter from him, and was about to snap his neck, but he disappeared much faster than I thought. I just shrugged and opened the letter.

Bekah,

Mikael is alive. He is back and has compelled Marcel. He wants to get rid of you, Klaus and Elijah, once and for all. Come prepared. I have a plan to get Hayley, and a witch called Davina out. They both need help and protection. I know that you all are coming to the ball. I am going to send Hayley and Davina to the back entrance. You know which one. Once they are there, you need to get them out. When they find out that they are missing, I will be the next target, so you guys have to get out as soon as you can. Make sure you get them out and you kill Mikael
I miss you and your brothers so much, it is unbelievable. I wish I could meet you all once more before all of this. I will most likely disappear after tonight, if I don't get killed. Tell Elijah I miss my big brother, and I miss you sis. I wish I could hug all of you once more. Tell Klaus I love him, and that he will forever be in my heart, no matter what happens or who he impregnates. Give him a kiss on the cheek for me. Don't try and find or help me. Just keep yourself safe. I love you all. Remember me.

Lots of Love,

M

I gasped. M. Oh my god, Marya!

"NIKLAUS! ELIJAH!" I screamed. They all rushed towards me, with Tyler, Matt and Jeremy behind them.

"What's wrong?" Elijah asked. I was shaking. The tears wouldn't stop. I just held out the letter. I watched as he read it. I couldn't stop crying, I felt a pair of warm arms around me. It was Tyler. I cried into his shirt.

"Oh my god," I heard Elijah gasp. Damon and Katherine were the next to read it.

"Well isn't this just great," Damon said. But even Katherine had tears in her eyes.

"WHAT IS IT?" Nik yelled. Damon unwillingly handed it over to Klaus. His eyes scanned over it. He dropped the letter. He dropped to the floor.

"Nik!" I yelled and rushed towards him. For once, I saw the tears in his eyes. He started to sob, uncontrollably.

"After all this time," he whispered. I kissed his cheek.

"From Marya," I whispered. This was too much. For any of us. We had to do it. We couldn't let her die, not without seeing her once more. I wouldn't let her escape again. We wouldn't let her go. Never again.

A/U: So I hope you liked that chapter. I think it was pretty emotional towards the end. It had me tearing up. I tried to give a little more insight into Marcel and Marya's relationship. CLIMAX chapters are up next. Hope you enjoyed that. Remember to give me your opinion.

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