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Elijah was apprehensive, to say the least. He was filled with protective instinct toward the woman in his arms as he kept Eternity against him in an attempt to shield her from his brother's leering gaze. He wasn't fond of the way he was looking at her. Niklaus grinned wolfishly at the sight of them, of her.
Just how the hell did Niklaus even enter his home without his notice anyway?
Probably because I was distracted, he immediately answered himself.
Elijah glared at his baby brother, whom was a cold, cruel, and calculating individual. Their relationship had once been close. After becoming vampires, however, there had only been a growing contention between them that came from a list of betrayals and acts of malicious behavior over the centuries, mostly Nicklaus's doing.
Furthermore, their family was torn apart. His siblings daggered and in coffins somewhere only Niklaus knew. For years, his brother had been holding the location of their sleeping bodies over his head to make him do whatever he needed of him, at any given moment. That is until one day Elijah had enough of his games and broke ties with Niklaus. That had been about ten years ago now. Yet, here his brother was after having no contact with each other.
"Why are you here?" Elijah demanded coolly, feeling Eternity's hands running comfortingly on his biceps as she too watched Niklaus from her seat on the counter. Without a doubt, she could feel the tension in his body, see the storm of his mind and tried to center him. "What the hell do you want?"
Niklaus's grin never fade as he threw his hands up in surrender, "I come in peace, Brother."
"You're lying," Eternity stated in an observation, before Elijah could. "You know nothing of peace; an agent of chaos, is what you are, sir."
Niklaus was taken aback by her words, the grin finally faltering on his lips. Though it was brief. The Cheshire grin quickly returned in full force, irritating Elijah profoundly. Yet, he was also distracted by Eternity, feeling proud that she had managed to surprise Niklaus with her skills. He couldn't help but to kiss her hair affectionately, a gesture not lost on his brother or on her, who smiled at him lovingly in return.
"And you are the archer with the strangely enchanted arrows," returned Niklaus, folding his hands casually behind his back. "Word dies get around. Caused quite the stir almost the vampire community."
Elijah watched his brother's face turn smug, thinking that he had caught Eternity off guard with his knowledge of the connection between the archer and her. Of course, she was not. Unlike his brother, he knew she wouldn't be. She was reading his brother like an open book, as she could him and anyone else, for that matter.
He felt Eternity gently push on his shoulder, catching his attention. When he looked at her, she asked him to move aside, communicating with her eyes only. Possessiveness took control of him at a greater volume. She was still nude, a fact he was very aware of. Yet, she was trying to leave his protective embrace, seemingly unbothered by her state of undress.
He didn't budge, gazing back at her in a firm silent 'no'. Was she insane? Did she really think he'd allow her to leave his protection without covering herself first? He stubbornly refused to accept her request. If she was planning on remaining naked, she would remain in the shield of his body.
Eternity seemed understanding toward his refusal. Though it was obvious that she still planned on having her way. To settle him, she smiled softly, running her fingers over his tightened jaw. Her sapphire eyes asked for his trust. She wanted him to trust her.
Glancing at his brother briefly, he looked back at her before sighing heavily. He reluctantly relented, letting her go free from his protective embrace. He did trust her, a rarity since he trusted very few. Trust wasn't the problem. Even his trust or lack of trust in Niklaus wasn't the issue. It was baser than that. He simply loathed the idea of another man being free to gaze at what belonged to him. The baser part of him growled in protest.
As Eternity slid gracefully down from the counter, Elijah swiftly pulled up his pajama bottoms that had still been hanging around his thighs. His glaring gaze was on Niklaus at all times, even as he stood by and allowed Eternity to do whatever it was she was planning on doing. However, his brother's attention had been completely taken up by the pale nude figure coming closer to him that he didn't notice his brother's hard, wary gaze upon him. An even greater annoyance, to be sure.
Elijah observed Eternity as she went. Her hair rippled all around her with every step, though this time, it had been gathered behind her instead of providing some cover of her form as it normally did. She moved in his brother's direction until she was nearly able to reach out and touch him. As she floated toward Niklaus, his hybrid brother stared captivated by her in that curious way that most people did. His green eyes raking over her body in curious reservation.
Jealousy began to crop up inside Elijah at the way Niklaus was looking at Eternity, jointing his feeling of possessiveness. Even so, he did his very best to control it. It was surprisingly hard to do. Especially since he also didn't like the way Eternity was parading herself in front of his brother, even if it was with a purpose other than to entice Niklaus. He felt his nails digging into his palms painfully. He quickly realized that his hands had balled into tight fists as the stormy feelings tried to surface and he actively struggled to keep them from surfacing.
His attention remained on Eternity as she stood proudly before Niklaus - a dwarf before a giant. The sight would have actually been amusing if Elijah hadn't had pure rage coiling up inside him at the moment. Yet, it was anything but amusing. Though, he did continue to manage keeping his restraint, denying the impulse to rush to her side like the pathetic jealous lover he was being and shield her from Niklaus.
"You've come with a purpose," Elijah heard Eternity say to his brother. "You've gotten yourself in a bit of trouble and seek the aide of your more diplomatic brother to smooth things over. Do I have that right?"
That drove Elijah's attention away from the storm inside him, distracting him from his irrational feelings of jealousy. So that was it! His brother had come to request his aide for some foolishness. Not that he couldn't have put that together himself. And no doubt if he refused to help, Nicklaus would once again entice him with knowledge into the whereabouts of their siblings, just to use him for his own purposes without giving him the location.
Niklaus blinked down at her in wonder, before smiling coolly with a hint of uncertainty and fear hidden in his eyes, "That's right. However, this conversation is between brothers, not brothers and their harlots. Perhaps you should go warm up my brother's bed, while the men talk, sweetheart." He waved his hand at her dismissively.
That was bold of him, Elijah thought. Leave it to Niklaus to not know when to keep his mouth shut.
Elijah couldn't see Eternity's expression in response to his brother's insult, Burt he heard her amusedly returned, "Be a little respectful, sir. You never know to just whom you might be talking to."
Without a word or gesture, Niklaus was brought to his knees, quite literally. Elijah noticed that it didn't seem like his brother was in pain. In fact, he only looked confused as he struggled against his body that dragged itself downward until he was on his kneeling before Eternity.
"There" she said, satisfied, "that's better. As you should be; bowing to your queen."
Elijah gave a prideful smirk at the the sight of his brother. He was staring up at at Eternity dumbly, as if he didn't understand what had just happened. Elijah found that he was glad to see Niklaus humbled.
"What the bloody hell are you doing?" Niklaus growled, struggling to speak by whatever power Eternity was inflicting upon him.
"Asserting dominance," she quipped, without missing a beat.
Elijah chuckled at her sense of humor. Yes, she was certainly doing that, he had to agree m. It was his brother's mistake. Niklaus should have known better. It's never wise to underestimate anyone. This was especially true of someone who obviously does seem to be ordinary, or for that matter, human. Eternity was certainly neither of those things.
After a few more moments of keep him there, Eternity finally relented and freed Niklaus from her control, much to his little brother's visible relief. Slowly, Niklaus got back to his feet. As he did, Eternity dressed herself in leather leggings and an emerald green corset top. At the same time, Elijah felt his own body suddenly clothed in a dark blue suit with a light blue tie, replacing his pajama bottoms. As she was battle ready in her silks and leathers, he felt the same in his suit, as if it were armor.
"You're quite powerful," Niklaus breathlessly commented to Eternity, impressed. "I'll have to keep not underestimating you in mind."
"As you should," nodded Eternity, before she looked back at Elijah and winked.
Elijah smirked proudly at her in return, before entering the fray and turning his attention back to Niklaus. "So, brother, now that you're done making a fool of yourself, perhaps it's time you explain the trouble your in?"
His brother didn't answer at first. Niklaus's eyes were fixed on Eternity still, who continued to stare back. Elijah thought he hadn't heard him, but then suddenly the trance was broken allowing him to answer him, "It's quite simple really, there is a coven of powerful witches that have been in my services for years, but now are attempting to rise up against me. I humbly ask for your assistance in subduing them."
"And why can't you do this yourself?"
"Because they've allied themselves with someone that could prove to be too much for even someone like me." Niklaus's eyes moved to Eternity again, who had drifted away a bit from his person. It was a contemplative sort of look he gave, almost as if he was accusing her of being this threat.
"What makes you think I'd help you?" Elijah asked his brother next.
Niklaus turned his gaze toward him again, "Because you are my brother."
Elijah scoffed at that weak reasoning. "Well, brother, I'm afraid I must decline. You need to sort out your own mess."
His brother's face fell, looking wounded for the briefest moment. Then it hardened into a scowl. "Look, Elijah, I know we've had our disagreements, but -."
"No," hissed Elijah harshly.
He could feel a different kind of rage build up in him then at his brother's words. Disagreements? Ha! It was more like dissolution of relationship, like he was tired of Niklaus's games to keep him his willing partner. Using his daggared siblings to do so, at that. No, not this time.
"I have already made it clear, I am done playing your game, being your sidekick, Niklaus," he said coolly. "I think it's best you leave here and do not come back."
Niklaus was surprised to say the least. He opened and closed his mouth several times, trying to formulate a response without success. His green eyes were wide with hurt by his big brother's rejection. Yet, Elijah couldn't find the will to care at the moment. He was still too frustrated and angry with him.
Without another word and with vampire speed, Niklaus vacated the manor.
Once more, Elijah was alone with Eternity. He casually stuffed one hand in his pants pocket, while leaning against the counter with his hip. He quietly tapped the granite, trying to banish the not so pleasant thoughts that Niklaus's presence stirred in him. So lost in his own turmoil, he didn't notice Eternity return to his side until she was cupping his stubbled jaw and gently encouraged him to look at her.
His chocolate eyes met her sapphires and a great calm washed over him. Her presence seemed to bring him peace, settling him. At that moment, he couldn't be more grateful for her. The smile he gave her was of great affection, laying his hand over hers that cupped his face. She beamed at him in return and kissed his lips chastely before pulling back with a contemplative look.
"I think we should help your brother," she said softly.
Elijah's brows furrowed and his smile faltered, "What?"
"Listen, I am aware of the turmoil you have been through with your brother," she told him. "Your mind was incredibly stormy during your brother's visit. I know what has you so cross with him. I know what he denies you, while using you in the process for his own gain. It is wrong, but he is still your brother. Besides, I can tell you the answer, I can tell you the truth of your siblings whereabouts. That way he can no longer control you with that information. Then you can aide him and with a clear mind. After, we can find your lost siblings."
Elijah looked thoughtfully at her. He wasn't at all surprised that she had known his thoughts or that she had sifted through Niklaus's to find the answer to the question he had so desperately wanted answered. Yet, he felt uneasy about it, instead of the expected relief or hope in knowing that she had the location of his daggared siblings.
The unease was simply stemmed from the newness of his relationship with Eternity. He didn't want to ask for favors from of a woman he just met, but especially her. He didn't feel right about that since that had never been his thought or his goal concerning her. That feeling was even more significant because of last night, when they had slept together. While he was sure Eternity was only trying to help him and that she wouldn't feel used by him if he had her give him that information, he refused to take it from her...for the moment. Instead, he would wait. He would build up their connection, strengthening it. Then, if he still hadn't learned the location for himself, he would ask for her aide.
Taking her hand down from his cheek, Elijah clasped it in his meaningfully. "I can't let you do that - tell me, I mean," he told her honestly. "As much as I want to know, this connection between us is so new. I want us to focus on building it up first before asking favors of each other. In time, maybe I'll ask you for what you know, but for now..." He trailed off.
"I understand," she replied. "When you are ready to know, I'll be waiting to tell you."
Elijah smiled, "Good."
"I still think you should help your brother," Eternity said, with a knowing smile. "If not because of your love for him, then because it would aide me in my quest. I am here to determine if your supernatural community should remain on Earth. Perhaps we could complete the two tasks simultaneously."
Elijah thought on her words. While still holding her hand in his, he subconsciously began to rub his fingers over his lower lip in that considering way of his. His gaze dropped between them in his thoughtfulness. Perhaps she had a point. Maybe they could do both.
"Well, my thought is that your quest should take priority over the mess my troublesome brother has found himself in," he finally replied. "Therefore, I suggest that we go on a little road trip, and as we travel toward Niklaus, I will show you the supernatural community. So that you can make an informed decision about what to do about...us. You did catch the place of the coven my brother spoke of in your probing, yes?"
She nodded, "Aye."
"Then it's decided," he smiled, just as he began to feel the hunger for blood flair up inside him. "Though, I must feed before we begin our journey, due to someone taking up my energy." He chuckled while eyeing her teasingly.
"Well, I had to be certain that you could keep up with me."
Elijah chuckled once more, before moving around her to exit the room, "If you'll excuse me, my sweet. I'll return momentarily."
"Wait!"
He felt her hand on his arm, stopping him from getting to far. He looked back at her curiously, wondering why she had stopped him. It wasn't that she had a problem with him feeding as long as he left the victim alive, of that he was sure. So, why had she stopped him?
"You don't have to leave here to feed," she cryptically told him.
"Why not?" He asked, though he had his suspicions as to where this was going. He actually felt excited at the possibly of it.
She smiled secretively, holding out the wrist of her other hand to him, "You can feed of my blood. If you do, it will sustain you for far longer than any mortal blood can. Plus, you can't accidentally kill me as it takes far more to do so, due to my immortal constitution. You can have your fill of me, as much as you like, because of that fact."
Elijah was elated by the prospect, but he still hesitated. He was unsure of her proposal, at first, despite knowing he shouldn't be. It was automatic to feel caution in feeding off someone he cared about. Yet, the lack of fear that shined in her sapphire eyes had him taking her wrist into his hand and pulling her bodily against him. His arm circled her waist, while the one holding her wrist let go, to move her snowy hair back from her neck.
Eternity tilted her head to the side, exposing more of her neck to him invitingly. She smiled trustingly, before her eyes fluttered shut when he ran his figures lightly down the column. She sighed quietly in pleasure. Then he lowered his head toward the enticing flesh, nuzzling it with his nose first and next, he planted sweet kisses, causing her to relax in his arms. So relaxed was she that he was able to lean her back in a slight dip.
From there, Elijah let his vampire visage show, his fangs elongating in his mouth as he kissed her neck. Without warning, upon the next kiss he planted, he let his fangs pierce the skin. She gasped, but didn't struggle nor go stiff at the pain she surely felt. Instead, she moaned pleasurably and clutched his arms, holding on tightly.
The blood that flowed freely into his mouth was exquisite. It was tangy like a human's, but had a favor unique to her that he could only describe as electric. Not only did it warm him and sate his hunger to swift completion, but it made him feel usually stronger; powerful in a way that he'd never experienced in any of his human victims. It was addicting and he couldn't get enough of the unusual experience.
As he carried in, he lost the sense of time. He didn't know how much time had passed since he began drinking from her, but eventually, he did realize that it had gone on longer than he thought it should have. That realization brought Elijah back to himself, reigning in his impulse to continue as he did. The vampire visage recessed and he pulled back to look at Eternity, who was limp in his embrace. He was concerned that he had gone too far.
Yet, the sight that greeted him was one of euphoria. She was flushed, her eyes screwed shift and her mouth agape. She panted slightly, while leaning back in his arm bonelessly.
"That was...wonderful," she said, almost drunkenly.
"Are you alright?" Elijah asked, lifting her head in his hand so that he could look at her face more closely.
"Aye. I'm alright."
Eternity opened her eyes and looked at him with a lulled smile. Her eyes were slightly glazed and the flush was more prominent in her cheeks than the rest of her. She seemed fine, just a little high, he supposed. Then Elijah noticed that the puncture wounds on her neck had already healed, leaving only two lines of escaped blood trailing downward to the top of her breast.
His chocolate eyes zeroed in on it, remembering the way her blood had tasted; how it made him feel. Instinct took over and he lowered his mouth to the the trails on her skin, using his tongue to lick them up. He moaned against her skin, enjoying the taste of the still warm blood. That electric feeling coursed through him again, though to a lesser degree than before.
"Elijah...," she moaned in response to his attentions.
When he reached her healed neck, he pulled his mouth away and looked up at her face again. She was gazing at him with a lusty gaze and he was inclined to return it. He kissed her lips sweetly, his tongue begging for entrance - a request she happily gave into. He loved all her tastes to the greatest degree, feeling insatiable because of the pleasure in her flavor.
Then his heightened hearing caught the sound of her stomach rumbling in hunger, giving him pause. How...human, he though with amusement. Apparently, she had expended a lot of her body's energy reserves too. Besides that, they had travel plans that they should tend to. Reluctantly, he pulled away from her, earning him a protesting moan from Eternity.
"To be continued," he murmured against her lips, before righting her and then releasing her from his embrace completely. "Thank you for letting me have a taste, by the way."
Eternity sighed happily, seeming to be experiencing a little high still, "Your welcome."
He heard her stomach growl hungrily again and smirked, "I think I need to feed you now."
"Oh?"
Elijah nodded, "I suggest we clean up in here, since cooking breakfast hasn't worked out very well this morning, and then we head to the diner to eat before heading out onto the road."
Eternity finally seemed to come back to herself at his suggestion. The glassiness of her eyes cleared, as did the flush of her skin. She appeared sobered as she agreed with a nod of her own, "That sounds like a wonderful idea, Mr. Mikaelson."
"I thought so too. Shall we?"
She smirked mischievously and lifted her hand to snap her fingers dramatically. Instantly, the kitchen had been cleaned up, as if there hadn't been a mess there at all.
"How convenient of you," said Elijah dryly.
"Aye. Useful, is it not?"
"Absolutely."
Eternity moved away then to lead him out of the kitchen, but Elijah halted her by grabbing her arm and tugging her back to him. Her hands pressed against his chest so that she didn't collide with him. She gazed up at him questioningly, surprised by his actions.
"There's just one more thing, before we go," Elijah said, unable to repress the growl in his baritone voice. He lowered his face to hers, their noses nearly touching,"Never show your body so freely to another man again. I'm not the type of man who likes to share nor have others viewing what is mine. Your form is for my eyes only. Am I clear?"
Though her eyes darkened lustfully at his command, Eternity smirked at his possessiveness and responded with, "Oh? And what shall you do if I disobey? Spank me?"
He pressed her bodily against him harshly then, his hand reaching up to tangle in her hair. He tugged her head back, staring down at her primally as he grinned darkly, "Oh, that and so much more." It was a promise he delivered.
He felt her shiver pleasantly against him, her eyes turning a shade darker. "Well then, my love, I look forward to disobeying you a lot."
With a quick kiss to his lips, Eternity wriggled out of his grasp and swiftly swept out of the room, laughing mischievously as she went.
To Be Continued...
