With drinks in hand, Damon sat on a huge luxurious couch along with Elijah, Finn and Klaus.
"…and that is where we are now, trying to figure out how we can get everyone to forget they attended Emma's funeral. I thought about compulsion but that would be a bit of a challenge as I only know how to do it one at a time."
"Isn't that one of your fancy tricks Niklaus?" Finn asked, "compelling an entire room full of people."
Klaus just gave a sideways smile before taking a drink of his scotch.
"Yes Finn, I do have that ability and Damon, knowing how fond Simone is of Emma, I would love to help. I have been trying to think of a good reason to have a party anyway."
Countdown to the Big Party
"Thank you again for the loan of the wigs. It'll definitely make it easier for me to walk around town until next weekend," said Emma.
"Of course!" Simone answered with a big smile, "I'll call you tomorrow morning, Okay?"
"Yes, talk to you then, bye."
Damon, Stefan and Jeremy said their good-bye's as well before heading out the door and home. Simone shut the door and looked at her family.
"We have a lot of planning to do in five and a half days," Simone said, "Ooo Nick, what about a masquerade ball?"
Simone asked as she walked towards Klaus; they both started to walk to the dining room to continue with their plans. Their brothers and sister watched them just walk away and continue talking about the details between the two of them.
"Okay, I get a strong distinct feeling those two have planned a few parties over the past year," said Elijah with a sigh. "Well, I'm going to attempt to see if they need my help. Why don't you three hit the internet for a couple of hours? You have a week to be caught up enough to have the ability to tête-à-tête with others of modern times without being so lost you can't contribute to the conversation. Of course, I am always available for any questions."
Elijah gave his younger brothers and sister a small smile before heading towards the dining room. Rebekah stopped him.
"I have a quick question," she stated.
"Yes?"
"Why does Simone have so many wigs?"
Elijah chuckled, "Oh, it's her way of keeping herself entertained. Let's just say she likes to play dress-up…a lot! Any other questions?"
"A small one," Finn added, "we have a very interesting little sister, don't we?"
He chuckled again, "yes, we do; like I said, never boring."
MMM
"OH! OH! OH! YEEeeesssssssss," Jeremy blurted out before collapsing on top of Emma, "Oh, wow, sex AS a vampire….wow! I know you told me everything is a lot more intense but damn, that was just, wow, they're just are no words to describe how absolutely amazing of a feeling that is."
Emma couldn't help but laugh at Jeremy's amazement.
"Yes, I know it's incredible; but, please hurry and get dressed before my brothers get home from their dates. They know we have sex they just don't want to have to be reminded if possible," Emma said with a playful smile.
Jeremy gave his crooked smile, "Gotcha, but maybe I can give you just one more out-of-this-world orgasm?"
Emma chuckled, "baby, three for tonight is enough, trust me I am VERY, very satisfied right now; I promise."
Jeremy slipped on his boxers then sat back down on the bed and kissed his girlfriend deep and passionately.
"I love you so much," he said softly to her.
"And I you," she replied with a smile.
MMM
Jeremy and Emma were sitting on the couch watching a movie when Damon and Stefan walked in.
"Hey, have you two been behaving yourselves?" He asked half serious.
"Of course big brother," Emma answered, "we would never cause trouble."
She finished her sentence and batted her big blue eyes over to her Damon. He just shook his head, gave a small sideways smile then sat between both of them. There were several other empty areas he could have chosen. He put his arms around the two teenagers.
"Daammonn," Emma said with a playfully exaggerated whine.
"What? Am I bothering you?" He said with a bratty smirk.
She just rolled her eyes, shook her head, smiled and finished watching the movie.
MMM
Simone walked downstairs wearing a long, black layered ruffled tank top which held a bit of a flow at the end. Underneath she wore very short, stretch denim black, corset front shorts; dark gray knee high socks with a satin black bow on the side and 4 inch ankle high platforms. They were black suede on the front and heel, the rest was clear. To set off the dark gray she matched her knee socks with her head band. She noticed Finn on the couch trying to maneuver his way around the internet on the iPad Klaus had bought him as well as the rest of his siblings.
"Where is everyone? It's so quiet," Simone asked as she approached her most conservative brother.
"Elijah took the twins for a driving lesson and I believe Klaus is in the library."
Finn looked up from the screen and took instant notice in what Simone was wearing. He looked her up and down and gave her a crooked smile.
"How do you do it?" He asked.
"How do I do what?"
"How do you manage to wear 95% black, have a pierced nose, a tattoo and still manage to look absolutely innocent?"
"Be careful Finn," Klaus interrupted, "her horns and black wings are invisible," he teased.
"Funny Nick, soo funny," said Simone in an un-amused tone.
He chuckled, "Yes, I know," he smiled before changing the subject; "anyway, I need you to take this hard copy to the printers and order 500 copies on their finest cardstock."
"Okay, but it's pretty early, are they even open?"
"No, they open in an hour."
"Okay, will do."
"Oh, by the way, since I need your help with planning the party I decided to hire someone that can help get Finn and the twins up to date with the 21st century."
Finn looked over at Klaus and Simone.
"Have you hired someone already?"
"No, I put out an ad last night. I have a few coming over this afternoon to interview. Oh, speaking of interviews; I am also hiring a small staff. I realized with this big of a house and with the six of us living in it, we need one or two people to take care of things around here."
Klaus handed the original invitation to Simone.
"Thank you love," he smiled charmingly showing off his "to-die-for" dimples.
She gave him a warm smile back before he turned and returned to the library. She had some time before she had to leave so she grabbed her own iPad and sat on the same couch as Finn. She watched her brother for a minute. She decided that she wanted to get to know him better and be close to him as she was with Elijah and Klaus. She scooted a little closer to get his reaction. He didn't do anything. She moved a little closer, still no reaction; then without notice she slid underneath his arm and rested her head on his lap. He continued to look at his screen but couldn't help but give a big smile and small chuckle.
"You are pretty slick there, are you comfortable?"
"Yes, quite, thank you."
He let out another chuckle as he moved some of her hair further away from her face.
"Wow."
"Wow what?" Simone asked with concern.
"Your hair is incredibly soft."
"Oh, I condition with an avocado once a week."
"Really? That works?"
"My hair doesn't lie."
Their conversation over beauty tips was interrupted abruptly when Elijah, Kol and Rebekah practically busted through the door. Rebekah whined to Elijah how she thought it was unfair of him to deny her keys to the car.
"Elijah, I have had two days of lessons; I totally know all there is to know about driving. You have to let me drive on my own!"
"It's not going to happen so stop asking."
"But it's not….." Rebekah started to say.
"Rebekah! You're wasting your breath," said Simone telepathically.
She looked around a moment before finding her little sister with Finn. She looked over the couch and gave her a befuddled look.
"Were you just in my head?" She asked Simone through her thoughts.
"Yes, and trust me when I tell you that you won't get anywhere with Elijah by demanding things from him. Back off for like an hour. Let him cool off and maybe he'll let you go shopping with me later."
"Later? No way, he'll say yes now."
"No he won't," thought Simone as she shook her head.
Finn watched them both in bewilderment as the two seemed to just be staring at one another.
"Watch!" Rebekah then turned to Elijah. "Elijah may I…."
"No! You are not going anywhere today. You will stay in your room until tomorrow morning. You can think about your actions from the past hour. I don't appreciate your lack of respect."
"Elijaaah," Rebekah began to whine.
"Don't start. You can go up to your room on your own or I can send you up with a very red, sore bottom; your choice."
She didn't dare say another word. Kol had told her all about his experience with Klaus. She was going to do her best to avoid the same fate for as long as she could. She stuck out her bottom lip slightly before she made her way up to her room. Half way up she turned and spoke to her sister.
"Simone, please don't go today without me."
"But I already had planned on going today," she answered.
"Plleeaasssse, I'll totally owe you one."
Simone thought about it for a moment then rolled her eyes.
"Fiiinne, but you WILL owe me."
"Thank you!"
"Yeah, yeah…"
Elijah walked over and looked over the couch onto Simone.
"What did you tell her?
"I was just trying to give her some sisterly advice. She obviously didn't take it."
"What am I missing here?" Finn asked.
"Oh, I have the ability to communicate with someone I focus my attention on telepathically."
"I see, that must come in handy sometimes," Finn smiled.
"Yes, on occasion."
MMM
Klaus made a quick decision on who he found to be the perfect match for their house staff. He found a local werewolf whom he turned into a hybrid and his personal assistant. The rest of the staff he kept human; two maids, two gardeners and a pool boy, all of which lived in their homes with the exception of the personal assistant, Blain, he was to move in and be on demand 24 hours a day. The staff of six was each standing shoulder to shoulder as they met the rest of the Mikaelson family.
"These are my brother's, Elijah, Finn and Kol," he turned to Kol, "are the girls still out?"
Before he could answer they heard Simone's BMW pull up quickly and stop abruptly. Rebekah and Simone were arguing. Their hands were overloaded with bags and bags of clothes along with their evening dresses for the party. They stopped in front of the door to try and finish their fight before entering.
"Seriously, what is your damn problem Rebekah! You were so rude to Emma, she was nothing but nice to you."
"No she wasn't! She totally ignored me and talked to you the whole time!"
"What? Oh my God, you are so delusional! Every time she tried to talk to you, you totally snubbed her. What was she supposed to do?"
"No way! She ignored me and why are you defending her? I'm your sister!"
"What! You are seriously crazy in the head!"
The door suddenly opened. Simone and Rebekah turned to see Klaus and Elijah, both displaying a look of how displeased they were.
"Do you two really have to argue outside where everyone can hear you?" Klaus asked.
"No, we don't and as far as I am concerned my life was so much better off when I didn't have a sister in it!"
Her words hurt Rebekah deeply and Simone knew it the second she finished her sentence. She didn't mean it.
"Rebekah, I'm sorry. I…"
"Save your pathetic apology. I don't need your pity!"
Rebekah spurted out her angry words then quickly walked in, surpassing their brothers and going straight to her room.
"AHhhh, did you see that? I tried to apologize and she won't let me. Fine! If she wants to be miserable forever so be it!"
"Why can't you two just get along?" Asked Elijah with a sigh.
"She's impossible!"
Simone walked in with her hands full; she laid all of her bags down by the door to gather them later.
"Okay, I'll have a talk with her," said Klaus, "right now I'm talking with you. Please try harder to get along."
Simone rolled her eyes slightly and took a deep breath.
"I'll think about it," she said with a huff but then gave her brother a sideways smirk.
"Thank you baby doll," said Klaus before he gave her a kiss on her head. "Now, let me introduce you."
The three walked over and Klaus introduced Blain and the others to Simone. Blain was absolutely awe struck when he met her. She knew it too and took full advantage.
"It's nice to meet all of you," she smiled then turned to Blain," would you please take my bags up to my room? Fifth door down on the right from the top of the stairs," she asked with a simple bat of her eyes.
"Simone, he isn't on payroll yet," said Klaus.
"Oh, I don't mind sir," he smiled, "it would be my pleasure."
Klaus threw up his hands wondering why he was surprised in the least.
"Alright then, the rest of you, I'll see you bright and early tomorrow."
They all smiled and nodded and made their way out.
MMM
Blain gathered all the bags and effortlessly made his way up to Simone's bedroom. He was taken back for a minute by the extravagance of it all. The room was painted a deep purple with black trim. There was a massive poster bed with several plush pillows and a black satin comforter. There was a fireplace, black and crystal chandelier, and huge patio doors that looked out over the pool and further into the forest. It was a room designed for a princess.
Blain sat the bags down then walked back downstairs.
"You have a truly beautiful room, did you design it yourself?" Blain asked Simone.
She smiled, "no, Nick did actually."
"That makes sense."
"How is that?" Klaus asked.
"The fine detail put in everything from the bed to the trim around the fireplace. It shows how much she means to you," he said with a genuine smile.
"Or how spoiled she is," Kol smirked.
Simone stuck her tongue out at Kol. He reciprocated.
"Alright, don't the two of you start," warned Finn.
Kol and Simone were both surprised to get any sort of warning from their most reserved brother; neither wanted to test him at that moment.
"Sorry," they both replied in unison.
Finn gave them an appreciated nod and put his attention back to Blain.
"Well, if there isn't anything else, I'll see you tomorrow?"
"Yes, that will be all Blain, thank you," answered Klaus.
MMM
It was the morning of the party. Klaus had Blain running last minute errands and everyone else had their list of things to do. Rebekah and Simone were getting ready to head out the door.
"Where are you two off to?" Elijah asked.
"We have hair appointments," Simone answered.
"Yes, and again, why does Emma have to join us?"
Before Simone could answer Elijah stepped in.
"Rebekah, you are to be cordial to Emma. If I hear otherwise, you will be punished. I have had enough of your whining this week."
She was about to roll her eyes but found Elijah suddenly in front of her. Her face was being held by his hand and forced to look at him directly.
"Go ahead and roll those eyes little girl, and watch what happens."
She didn't move, she didn't roll her eyes. He stared at her for a moment; when he realized she had submitted, he let go of his grip. He then took a deep breath and relaxed. He moved her hair behind her ears.
"Please, just behave," he told her.
She wasn't sure what to do or what he would do.
"Okay," she answered softly.
MMM
The girls were on their way to Emma's house to pick her up.
"He wouldn't really spank me, would he?" Rebekah asked concerned.
"What? Ohh no, he is just bluffing," Simone lied.
She knew perfectly well that without a doubt Elijah's word was gold. Any threat or warning he verbalized, he would always follow through.
"He spanked you though."
"Oh, yeah, but you know, he and I have lived together much longer. He wouldn't do that to you."
"Really? Are you sure?"
"Yes, I'm sure."
Rebekah looked out the window as Simone just rolled her eyes in disbelief that she actually believed her.
"Well, it serves her right," Simone thought to herself.
MMM
Emma walked in the house with tears in her eyes.
"What's wrong baby?" Damon asked.
"It's Simone's sister, Rebekah. She is just so incredibly mean!"
Emma started crying a little harder.
"What did she do?"
"She just treated me like low class and even told me she wished Nick never helped bring me back," Emma cried.
"I'm so sorry baby, I'm going to call one of her brother's right now and get this settled, okay?" Damon said sweetly.
Sniffle, sniffle, "okay."
Damon kissed Emma then took out his phone and dialed the first number he found, Elijah's.
MMM
Emma wiped her tears then went up to her room, texting Simone on her way.
"Your plan so far is working perfectly; my brother is calling Elijah right now."
"Perfect!" It serves Rebekah right for being so mean to you. See, we could have kicked her ass ourselves but then we would have gotten in trouble as well. This way justice is truly served."
"Yeah, but I can't help but feel a little guilty," confessed Emma.
"Why? Most of everything she said was all her."
"Really? But, you manipulated her thoughts."
"Sure, a tad but only one or two comments; she added on to them herself."
"Okay then, I guess she does deserve it then."
"She really does! She has been a bitch all week and she has no reason to be so mean to you."
"Okay then, I'll see you tonight!"
MMM
Simone and Rebekah walked in quietly as neither was speaking to one another. Elijah had his phone in his hand and just put it away.
"Rebekah Ann, you are in big trouble young lady!" Elijah stated sternly.
"What did I do?" She tried to act innocently.
"I just spoke with Damon Salvatore. Apparently, you were very cruel to Emma, she walked in just crying. That's pretty bad."
"But I…I"
Rebekah looked at Simone confused. She was trying to figure out what it was that even triggered her anger towards Emma. She couldn't remember and the tears began to swell.
"Go up to your room and wait for me," Elijah ordered.
She looked over at Simone again then Elijah before running up to her room crying.
"Simone, come here."
She kept her cool and walked over to her big brother. She looked up at him; he was a good nine inches taller than she. He looked at her directly and seriously.
"If I find out that you had anything to do with how the events took place today, you, little girl will be in very, very big trouble. If you confess now, I will reduce your punishment; now, do you have anything to confess?"
"No, I have nothing to confess," she answered coolly.
He searched her eyes. She was so calm and collected. He sighed deeply.
"Alright then…"
Elijah was dubious but his baby sister appeared to be innocent. He went upstairs to the sister he knew without a doubt was guilty.
Simone turned and immediately was blocked by Finn who was a good 11 inches taller. He stood there and looked down at her with his arms crossed. He didn't say a word. He did though look at her in a way that she knew he knew she wasn't innocent. He didn't have proof though. She just nervously smiled at him and walked around him to join the one brother that was too busy to pay detailed attention to her mischiefness; Klaus.
