A/N Thank you all for reviewing!

"Eli, I'm ready!"

Rose, who had been sitting on the couch across from a quiet Elijah, raised her head as the sound of Eliza's cane hit her ears. The brunette turned her head to see Eliza, still in her elegant clothing like earlier, walked in.

Her curled hair, still neat as Elijah had styled it, bounced with every step she took as she sauntered further into the front room. Elijah, wearing his usual expensive suit, quickly got to his feet.

It was half five and, according to Elijah, they all ate at six.

Rose wondered why Eliza seemed excited.

Elijah smiled as Eliza made her way over to him, hand finding his without trouble.

"Right on time."

She smiled as he led her to an armchair and he sat down, smiling to himself as Eliza got comfortable on his lap. Rose noticed a worn out book sitting on the small table in between their chairs and Elijah picked it up with his free hand, other hand still on Eliza's.

Elijah's lips brushed her cheek, temple resting against Eliza's.

"Is a certain someone ready?"

Giggling, Eliza patted her thigh, clicking her tongue."Maxie, love, come to mummy!"

A bark entered the room as the dog bounded toward the couple, bouncing on the chair beside the table. Eliza stroked him fondly as he got comfortable on the seat.

A woman entered, placing two mugs on the table next to the vampires then placed one next to Rose, Elijah smiling thankfully at her before she walked off.

Elijah chuckled as he picked up the book, noticing Eliza's excited look.

"Right, let's see where we left off."

The female vampire smiled, getting comfortable."Oh, good!"

Rose sat silently, hands in front of her cupping a hot beverage as she watched the two elder vampires. She knew better than to try and escape so, while they weren't torturing her, the female vampire just followed them while being respectful. Eliza sat happily next to her lover, a hot beverage next to her while she listened to Elijah as he spoke to her.

They were ancient, notorious vampires.

But behind closed doors, they acted like a normal couple.

It was somewhat fascinating to watch.

Elijah spoke in a soothing tone, sipping his tea now and then as he read aloud.

The Original held the book in his hand, a contented smile on his face, eyes following the words as he read aloud for his lover.

"Dreams do come true, if only we wish hard enough."

Elijah's hand stroked Eliza's as he spoke with his usual calm voice."You can have anything in life if you will sacrifice everything else for it."

Eliza smiled happily as Elijah paused for a long moment before he suddenly shut the book, making her pout. She straightened in his lap, dreamy look fading as she turned her head, hand settling on top of the closed book, arm stretched out.

"Eli, that was far too soon, I want more."

Elijah chuckled, shaking his head as Eliza moved her hand to his chest, drumming her fingers against him.

Elijah set aside the book, patting her hand."Lizzie, I'm sure something else might make you smile more."

Rose swallowed the nervousness as she heard doors of a car closing outside.

Eliza frowned, confused."Huh?"

Rose jumped slightly fearfully as the front door opened and the sound of feet hit the ground. The door was slammed shut, making Rose's fingers tangle together was the nervousness took over her.

Heavy stepped echoed throughout the mansion as the new presence made their way through the hallway.

While Rose shivered with fear, the female vampire across from her lit up.

Eliza straightened, a broad smile crawling onto her face.

Elijah grinned, stroking his lover's hand as she bounced again, excited.

The sound of the door opening made Rose freeze, and her hands began to shake as Elijah's smile only widened.

Oh, God, no. Please no.

She didn't have to turn around to know who exactly was standing just behind her.

Eliza beamed, clapping gleefully as she giggled."Nicky!"

A dark chuckle rang throughout the room making Rose straighten.

"Eliza, you're just as beautiful as I remember."

Elijah stood, holding onto Eliza as she stood up with him. The Original smiled fondly as he stared at the man who made Rose's heart almost stop as she shook with pure fear.

"Niklaus!"

Another chuckle was heard as the younger Original walked further into the room.

"Elijah! It's been a long time, brother."

Klaus held out his arms, a growl coming from him and Eliza flashed forward, knowing that he would catch her. Rose turned around to see the female vampire rushing into Klaus' embrace, arms winding around his neck. She let out a happy squeal as he smiled at her, the Original burying his face into her long locks.

Rose quietly watched, eyes trailing over the Original she'd feared all her life.

Klaus, despite his cold and ruthless reputation, was an attractive man. He had dirty blonde hair and blue/green eyes that seemed to light up as he looked at the female vampire. His clothing was dark apart from the blood red shirt he wore underneath his dark coat.

Rose felt her stomach churn in horror as another laugh from Klaus hit her ears.

"Rose, it's been a long time."

Rose almost burst into tears as they filled her brown eyes.

She couldn't stay there.

She knew she was going to die.

The female vampire suddenly stood, and she flashed around the sofa, aiming for the window behind it. She couldn't go through the exit; Klaus was there, and she couldn't rush Elijah's way. She knew it was a risk, but it was one she had to take, for her life.

The female vampire flashed toward the window but, just as her body was about to smash through the glass, she crashed into what felt like a wall.

She moved to step around the person but fingers locked around her wrist, twisting it roughly so that the bones snapped. She almost cried out, but her pride wouldn't let her and Rose just swallowed the fear in her throat as she looked up into green/blue eyes.

The owner of the eyes tilted his head, tongue running along human teeth.

"You thinking of going somewhere, sweetheart?"

Rose's lips parted but no sound came out, she couldn't tear her eyes away from the frightening man in front of her.

"I just wanted my freedom."

"I can't guarantee that, love. I heard about you leaving behind Eliza to fend for herself."Klaus glanced over at Eliza and Elijah with a small smile before he returned his gaze to Rose."That wasn't very nice, was it?"

Rose just numbly shook her head as Klaus' thumb pressed against her pulse.

He raised his eyebrows as he felt her racing pulse, somewhat amused by her fear.

"You have the decency to be scared. Good girl."

"May I have a little fun with her, brother? I wouldn't ask if I didn't have a good game in mind."

Klaus then turned his attention to Eliza, a fond look on his face as she rocked on her heels."Eliza, love?"

Rose shook her head; she'd much rather deal with Elijah than Klaus.

At least Elijah would give her a swift death whereas she knew Klaus would draw it out.

She sent a pleading look to Elijah and, going by Eliza's small smile she knew that the older vampire could sense her fear.

The two Originals waited for her response.

"She has been jumpy the entire time she's been here, and she flinches every time she sees us, that is enough for me."

Elijah simply nodded in agreement, thumb brushing over Eliza's knuckles.

"Do whatever you please with her."

A whimper escaped Rose, and her stone cold facade faded.

"No, no."

She then looked to Klaus, hiding her shaking hands behind her back.

"Are you going to..."Rose's voice broke, and she paused to catch her breath before she finished."kill me?"

Klaus turned his head back toward Rose, tongue poking out once more and wetting his dry lips.

"Oh, yes, you will die. Quite soon, actually."Klaus casually stated, eyes boring into Rose's as he revelled in her fear."But I am going to give you the chance to go out in glory, to make your worthless little life mean something, not like the coward you have proven yourself to be."

She blinked several times, confused by his statement.

"What more could you possibly want?"

Klaus stepped impossibly closer, towering over the younger vampire.

Then, without warning, he leant down and she stared at him out of the corner of her eye as his head disappeared into the crook of her neck.

Then he sniffed and she felt his smile against her skin.

As Klaus' nose brushed her neck, Rose flinched, a stray tear escaping her eye and running down her cheek.

Klaus purred as he pulled away, the vibration making her lower lip wobble.

"There is no more vervain in your system..."

Klaus trailed off, lips curving up into a crooked smirk and she just looked confused.

The female vampire jumped in alarm as Klaus' hands cupped her face, thumbs brushing her cheeks as he forced her to meet his gaze.

"You, my blooming little Rose, are going to do something for me."

Thank you all for reading!

I'm sorry i was gone so long, i lost inspiration for a while and suffered writer's block, but i managed to write this up.

I hope you're still interested in this story and, if you are, let me know.

If you would like to see more of this story, please leave me a review.