The Originals Chapter 6: Family Bonding
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*The Mikaelson Mansion*
Elijah and Klaus are sat on opposite sofas, books in hand with a dead girl in the space between them, her blood staining the carpet. Caroline, Enzo and Rebekah walk in deep in conversation, it stops when Caroline exclaims "That's disgusting, I think I'm going to be sick" Rebekah's eyes dart to the blood stained carpet where Caroline's eyes are focused "Bloody hell you two! There's a dead girl lying there between you and yet you are sat there reading your books like you're in a book club" Elijah doesn't flinch at Klaus' reply. "Reading calms the body and mind, isn't that right, Elijah?" Caroline turns and rushes towards the toilet to empty her stomach.
"Yes I believe that is correct, Niklaus" Elijah responds as Caroline is heard cleaning herself up. "And the girl?" Enzo asks gesturing to the dead girl. Elijah shrugs his shoulders and responds "Niklaus tried to bargain for my forgiveness over the daggering situation" Caroline storms back into the room and huffs, "Well you can both take your dinner elsewhere next time because I swear to god, if I see it again you'll both have migraines to deal with" Rebekah sigh, looking towards Caroline with exasperation whom returns it with a look of sympathy. "I suppose I'll be the one to fetch the bin and clean her up before she stains this two hundred year old carpet much more"
Caroline heads into the kitchen to find something to eat, Enzo accompanying her whilst Rebekah heads out to the back of the house. "I swear I'm going to kill Klaus one day" Caroline tells Enzo as she cuts up some strawberries and mixes them in with some cream from the fridge. "So how is this pregnancy thing going?" Enzo asks as he takes a seat at the kitchen bar counter, Rebekah walks in from the garden and searches one of the cupboards for bleach, before heading into the living room. "It's weird but… nice. I don't know the first thing about parenthood which is scary though"
"I'm sure you will be fine, Caroline. Besides I know you'll be a great mom" Enzo reassures her, she smiles slightly. "I need to deal with the witches first, before I have this baby. Then I can focus on her alone" Rebekah walks back in dragging the girl's body behind her "Good luck with that Caroline, you're a Mikaelson now and we never have much peace so when you have the baby you'll have even more to juggle when trouble hits which it un-doubtable"
Caroline rolls her eyes and stands. "She's right you know" Caroline turns to see Klaus stood in the doorway. "Right about what?" Klaus moves closer to her, forgetting Enzo is in the room, he pushes some of her hair from her face and murmurs, "That you're a Mikaelson now" Enzo clears his throat and Klaus pulls away, remembering that he should be careful how he acts around others. "Caroline, I'm going to head off and check out New Orleans. Look after yourself" Enzo says as he leaves the kitchen through the backdoor.
"How are you feeling since the run in with the witches?" Klaus asks looking over Caroline's body and the ever increasingly noticeable bump that is forming. "The baby and I are fine. I think that either Davina broke the link and the baby or I healed us or one of us broke the link as well. Either way we are fine." Caroline reassures Klaus and takes a bite of strawberry.
Gia finds Elijah still sat in the sitting room after Rebekah finishes cleaning so she sets her down in the seat beside Elijah. "I know we had an agreement and you are still disappointed in me but Elijah it was so long ago. I was younger, much more reckless and I did not mean to feed so obviously that it brought unwanted attention." Elijah lets out a breath and drops the book beside him on the sofa "Now Gia, I taught you to restrain your hunger in the early thirteenth century when I first turned you and yet in the twenties you fed on most of New York. You had everyone telling stories of vampires to neighbouring towns and that news travels and as you well know we may have been trying to lead Mikael astray to give Niklaus and Rebekah time but not straight to us. So yes I am disappointed in you. I thought that I had taught you well"
Gia flinches at the chastisement from her sire but raises her head to look at him anyway "I have asked for your forgiveness Elijah. I want your mercy so that things may go back to how they were before, with us as friends, confidents" He stands and places a kiss on her forehead before going upstairs to the privacy of his study.
*Flashback – New York – 1920's*
Gia bites viciously into a young flapper girl after pulling her into the dark alley way. Elijah appears and pulls Gia off of the girl whom he compels to go home and forget the evening. Gia growls and lunges at Elijah, her fangs bared. He pushes her bloodied body against the wall "You need to stop feeding on everyone, Mikael will get too close and we need to keep ahead of him" Gia wraps her arms around his neck and ghosts her lips over his "I'm only trying to help you Elijah" He pulls away from her and straightens his suit before speaking to Gia in an authorative voice. "This stops now or you leave and don't ever return" She steps forward as if to kiss him before blurring away.
*End of Flashback*
*The Garden*
"Come to let me out, eh, Marcel?" Thierry asks as Marcel hands him a blood bag with a frown on his face. "You know I can't. The rules have to be enforced. I'm here because I know Klaus isn't where he's meant to be and I need your help figuring out what to do" Marcel explains to Thierry who continues to drink the blood. "Well I hate to add to your plate but I'm positive that there were compelled vampires at the rousting, the vampire I killed was dead set on killing a witch. He went for others before Katie and that was when I realised he wouldn't stop. If he was compelled then I doubt he was the only one. I would watch your back Marcel, especially around the new vampires. Their loyalty is easier to buy" Marcel gets up and rushes quickly out towards the Abattoir.
*The Mikaelson Mansion*
Rebekah rips a piece of paper from a book and begins writing on it.
'Dear Elijah,
I've decided that being back in New Orleans is not where I want to be. There's too many memories and the fact that Nik is going to have a family, something I will never have is admittedly hard to deal with and so I am leaving. I'm not sure where I'm going, I'm just going to allow the wind to take me. You have my number if you need it.
Rebekah'
Rebekah then places the note on the kitchen table and leaves the house, getting into her car and driving away.
* 's Church*
Marcel and Josh walk through the church and up into the attic space where Davina is furiously sketching. Marcel clears his throat and she drops the pencil to run and hug him. "Marcel" He smiles and gestures to Josh "Dee, this is Josh and he's got a little problem. He's been compelled by Klaus and I need you to get rid of the compulsion"
"I can do that. But how do you know he's compelled for sure?" Davina responds and lays her hands on Josh' head. "He's been driving Klaus. But not to wear Klaus said he'd be. So I'm going to pay him a visit because I know where he'd go" Marcel then disappears leaving Davina to start removing the compulsion.
Marcel walks up the driveway towards the old plantation he was a slave on, he stops in the shadows of the apple tree and watches as the front door opens. Caroline walks out and she sniffs the air, her head turns back and forth as if she knows someone is there but she ignores it and walks down to the only car left in the driveway. She gets in and starts it, driving past Marcel's hiding place moments later only he isn't there anymore.
*Rousseau's Bar*
Caroline walks into the bar and goes straight to Cami who is serving drinks. "Hey Caroline" She greets with a smile. "What can I do for you?" Caroline looks briefly at the people around before deciding it's safe to say what she needs. "I need to know what to do to get the witches off the idea of killing the baby and I, and instead onto the idea of me being a good leader for them" Cami nods at this and replies "Caroline, I will be honest. It's not an easy task dealing with the witches. They are cruel. Your best chance is to see Marcel, he has more information than I do because he's been making deals with the leaders for centuries" Caroline thanks Cami, rushes out and takes her car to the Abattoir.
*The Abattoir*
Caroline slowly walks into the courtyard, her senses on high alert. A thud behind her causes her to turn with a business smile "Hello Marcel" He frowns at Caroline and takes a subtle sniff of the air before plastering on his friendly smile. "Caroline, you're a wolf and I'm sure you know the rules, just because you and Klaus are tumbling between the sheets it doesn't make you immune to them" She smiles wider at the comment. "I was here to ask for information on the leader of the witches but it appears I'm incredibly unwelcome and so I'll just be on my way"
Marcel grabs her arm as she goes to walk past him and he takes another sniff "Do I know you from somewhere?" Caroline frowns and realises he doesn't recognise her from thirteen years ago, she clears her throat. "No. I know I don't know you. Anyway if you won't give me the information then I'm going. Klaus won't be happy but I guess I can deal with the unhappy hybrid" Marcel releases her and mutters "Sophie Devereux"
"Thank you" Caroline says to Marcel before walking out to her car and driving over to the cemetery.
She walks through the maze of mausoleums and finds the coven gathered in front of Sophie and Sabine who are preaching about the need to find Davina and finish the Harvest. Caroline stays hidden in the shadows as Sophie speaks of avenging Agnes' death. Caroline's phone vibrates in her pocket but she quickly presses ignore and turns it on silent.
*Mikaelson Mansion*
Elijah walks into the kitchen and reads Rebekah's note, he frowns and heads into his study where he sits down and begins reading an old diary. '1472. Today I met the most fascinating woman. Her name is Gia and she has entranced me.'
'Mikael is nearby. We are preparing to move on but I cannot leave Gia behind. She has given me a connection that I have not felt in many years. I feel almost… human.'
'Mikael almost killed Gia but I have managed to save her with my blood. She is now like myself. A vampire'
*Flashback*
Fire. Death. Screams. These are the things that the heightened senses Elijah has, pick up. Women and children run frantically for the forests while the men stay and try to fight Mikael and his small band of followers. Behind Mikael, being dragged by her hair into the town square is Gia. Her body, beaten and bruised is dropped roughly at Mikael's feet.
Elijah takes a step towards her when she lifts her weak head up. Mikael pulls his sword from its sheath and holds it at her neck. "She is just a filthy peasant, Elijah" With that Mikael slits her throat causing her to choke and gag. Elijah speeds forward and cradles Gia in his arms as Mikael walks away with a chuckle. Elijah quickly bites into his wrist and presses the blood against her lips, forcing her to swallow. A few moments later she stops breathing.
*End of Flashback*
Rebekah's phone rings from the dashboard of her car, she hits answer and says "Goodbye is goodbye Elijah, I'm not coming back"
"How long have you been living at the Plantation?" Marcel's voice says through the speaker and Rebekah grits her teeth replying "None of your business" Marcel chuckles from the other end of the line. "Whatever you say" The line disconnects and Rebekah sighs before turning the car around and accelerating back towards New Orleans.
*Lafayette Cemetery*
"By using magic to influence the wolves into attacking vampires in the Quarter, Marcel will be far too busy to worry about Davina, which gives us the perfect time to locate her and finish the Harvest so that we don't all lose our magic" Sophie declares to the crowd, some of whom don't look impressed. "Sophie, the Harvest wasn't about restoring our power, it was about having the power to kill Klaus" A witch from the crowd says. "We can restore our power and then work on killing Klaus" Sophie promises. Caroline slowly steps back and quickly walks off to find her grandfather.
*The Bayou*
Caroline jumps out of her car and rushes towards the shack hoping to find Hayley or her grandfather. Hayley is sat inside with a small cat. "Caroline" Hayley whispers and stands, "Is everything alright?"
"Where's my grandfather? I have terrible news and he needs to hear it now" Caroline responds in a rush and goes back outside looking for her grandfather. "He and the pack are… in wolf form" Hayley explains as she looks sadly towards the forest. "What? But it's not a full moon. They are in danger" Caroline says frantically and begins to run towards the forest. "Caroline no! You can't get to them. The Crescent pack has been under a curse since your parents died. A Devereux cast the spell as punishment for our failed protection of your mother. Every wolf of the Crescent pack that has killed becomes cursed. They only come out of their wolf form on the full moon" Hayley explains which causes Caroline to stop and turn around. "Sophie Devereux is going to use magic to lure them into the Quarter, they'll be attacked and will fight back. We have to help them"
"You have magic, you can cast a boundary spell that will keep them here until the full moon" Hayley realises, but Caroline shakes her head "I don't know how to use my magic" Hayley steps closer and murmurs. "Just will it to do what you want it will do the rest I'm sure" Caroline nods and concentrates on the growing force inside her, she begins trying to will it to stop the wolves from leaving the Bayou. "There I think I did it. You need to call me if anything happens" Caroline insists before heading back towards her car.
* 's Church*
Rebekah appears behind Marcel and slams him onto the floor before angrily pressing her heel against his neck. "You used me!" She accuses him as he attempts to throw her off only to be thrown into a wall and to groan in pain as he stands up "We used each other. That was the deal" Rebekah hisses furiously at him "Like the fool that I am, I slept with you and led you straight to our home. If Klaus finds out it's my fault you found out we've been staying at the plantation he'll-"
Marcel interrupts her with a hurt look, "You really think I'd tell Klaus you told me?" He runs a hand along her arm and then trails his finger up her cheek. "You've clearly mistaken me for Klaus if you'd think in a million years that I would do anything to hurt you"
She doesn't pull away but frowns instead "You flirt, lie and manipulate just like Klaus. So prove to me that you're not like that because I don't see you being honest. I see this as a play to get information from me" Marcel pulls back, hurt but takes her arm and begins pulling her towards the exit with a promise. "I have to show you something"
Marcel leads her to the Garden and explains to her that he'd planned for it to be a house for them but that she and Klaus had left before it was done so he stopped the building and waited for her to come back. Now he buries the traitors here. "You can choose. You don't have to run from Mikael anymore. You're free so you can stay with Klaus who won't ever let you be happy or be with the man who will give you the world" Rebekah studies Marcel closely trying to find a lie or a trick but finds nothing but sincerity "He'd kill you in front of me just to spite me" Rebekah says sadly but Marcel shakes his head with a smile "Unless we get rid of him first"
*Mikaelson Mansion*
Caroline rushes up the stairs looking for Klaus only to find him arguing with Elijah. "Rebekah has been sneaking around for weeks now, I know it's got something to do with Marcel." Klaus insists and Caroline gasps behind him causing him to turn around. "You can't seriously think she'd be going behind your back" Caroline starts, Klaus opens his mouth to interrupt but she cuts him off. "Look, I'm not here to argue about Rebekah. I'm here to say I eavesdropped on Sophie and the witches who are planning on using the wolves to cause a ruckus and take Davina. I've attempted to keep the wolves locked in the Bayou but I'm not an expert on using my magic yet so I don't know how long it will last. Night"
She presses her lips to Klaus' cheek and starts out of the room only to be stopped by Klaus' next words. "Caroline, wait a moment and I will join you in bed. Look, Elijah. I know that Rebekah and Marcel are up to something. You don't have to believe me but you can be a good brother and mention to Rebekah that I'm on to her" Klaus then leads Caroline towards their bedroom, a hand pressed to her back. Once in their bedroom, she begins her nightly routine and just as she is about to pull a white lace chemise onto her body Klaus presses a kiss to her jugular. She hums as he pays close attention to her neck, although one of his hands does stray further down her body.
He quickly moves them to the bed and his lips are then assaulted by Caroline's as she uses her hands to rip his shirt from him. They run their hands over each other and kiss any part that they can get close enough to. The anticipation builds and when they finally connect in the most basic of ways there is a collective sigh of content from both players.
"I'm cold, can you pass me my chemise?" Caroline asks a while later as they lay entangled together in the bed. Klaus presses a kiss to her shoulder before reaching behind him to pick up her chemise. She quickly pulls it onto her body before pressing herself back into him and pulling the duvet up to her chin. "I love you. I know you won't say it, can't say it but it's okay because I understand." Caroline announces to the mighty Hybrid behind her who stiffens. "Caroline. I… I don't know what to say" She smiles at looks up at him "It's okay, you don't have to say anything"
Elijah is walking towards his bedroom when he walks into Gia, she looks past him and carry on walking until he pulls her back by her arm. Their eyes lock and the lust that they keep hidden deep inside begins to surface. He suddenly pushes her against the wall and kisses her to which she kisses back just as roughly. He leads her to his bedroom and the door slams shut behind them.
Enzo walks through the Quarter smiling at everyone he passes, he spots Rousseau's and walks in. Cami is inside serving only a couple of customers. Enzo walks up to the bar and asks her for a full bottle of whisky. "Rough night?" She asks as he chugs it down like its water, he stops and looks at her in amusement. "No I'm drinking out of boredom. It's either alcohol or…."
"Blood" She finishes, earning a look of surprise from Enzo. He sits up straighter and studies Cami for a moment. "Look, no need to fret. I'm in the know, so I won't sell you out or anything. Camille O'Connell" She puts her hand out to shake and Enzo replies "Lorenzo Augustine"
*The Abattoir*
Marcel walks into the courtyard where an envelope is sat at one of the little tables. He sits down and lifts it to see it's addressed to him. He opens it and reads:
'Marcel,
How unfortunate that you are having to deal with Klaus Mikaelson. The girl Caroline, she's a much bigger player than has been let on. She holds Klaus Mikaelson's heart and is carrying his heir in her womb. You should recognise her, she is Caroline Forbes. The daughter of Alpha William Forbes of The Crescent Pack, daughter of the great Elizabeth Forbes leader of the witches. You saved this girl. Now you shall reap what you sow'
A/N: Hope you enjoyed the chapter, I won't be updating for at least another week now as college starts again tomorrow. Have a nice week guys :)
