(This chapter is kind of weird, Klaus keeps putting Finn in time out. Sorry.)
I woke everyone in the house, we were all trapped inside and everyone who was outside was stuck outside, so we were basically grounded. Today was going to be a special breakfast. I had Gen, Hayley, Kolinn, Tyler, Marcel, Elijah, Katerina, Nadia, Rebekah, Finn, Kol and Stefan. 13 people stuck in a big house.
I led everyone down to eat the food I had cooked, Hayley carrying Kolinn. I had explained to them all what was happening today. I had already cooked breakfast, real breakfast food. I had set the table up and now all I needed to do was take my brothers to the dining table.
I entered the ball room. Finn and Kol looked up, hopefully. "You didn't think I would let you starve did you? It's time for breakfast. I cooked it, perfect, just for you two. Yes, usually I don't cook, I am exceptionally good at it, but I thought I would make it special. Ready to see Kolinn Henrik Mikaelson?"
"Good morning Nik. Yes, as long as I can get down from here, please?" Kol begged. "It better be good though, I'm starving."
"Stop with the games Niklaus."
"Oh, but brother, we are only just begun." I snatched their chains from the balcony and dragged them into the dining room and sat them by my sides. So I could keep an eye on them. "No one eats until I said what needs to be said, but Tyler, if you so desire, you may drink your blood or we can repeat last night." I turned to my brothers. "We arrive into this world as innocents. Wide-eyed. Vulnerable. It is the job of our parents to nurture and protect us. Unfortunately, our own parents failed miserably at even the most basic of parental tasks. But, we are not beholden to the past they created for us. Today, a new future awaits. Forget your animosity toward Elijah and myself. Instead, join us against THEY who TRULY deserves your ire- our mother and her husband." Kol rolled his eyes and Finn seemed bored. "Do this, and we will welcome you with open arms!" I replied, opening my arms wide.
"Well-" He reached for a plate but I pulled it from him. He sighed and rolled his eyes. I smiled.
"But, if you continue to oppose us, a denial of pastries will be the least of your concerns. Kol I as of yet said what needs to be said." He sighed again. I frowned, concerned.
"If all you wanted was my allegiance against Mother Dearest and Dear Old Daddy, you should have said so! Save me a night shackled to the wall."
"Yes, this was Niklaus. My decision was to stay out of it. I'm letting him lead this escapade, but NOT against our parents." I laughed. I stood up.
"We've-I've no desire to torture you." I squeezed my brothers shoulders. "Provided you vow to stand beside us!" Finn shrugged out of my grip and looked at me skeptical.
"Brothers... Does that word even apply to us? After all these centuries of betrayal? And, has loyalty to you ever rewarded? If so, tell me, Niklaus!"
"Watch your tone brother, or you might end up in the corner. Heh! You think me vile? What, then, do you make of the one who cursed us?"
"She was trying to make us a family again! And, you both refused her." He looked at me and Rebekah. I snarled at him and shoved his face back toward the plates and the table, tempted to bang his head into the table. He laughed. "It only proves how far you've fallen. But, I expect Rebekah will have a different response to her proposal." Rebekah frowned, uneasily. I looked at her suspiciously. "See, unlike you, she always did cling to her humanity. She clings to family." She stood up, nervous.
"Can I be excused?"
"No! Sit down!" I snarled at her. She slowly sat back down.
"Niklaus, be nice, calm down."
"Shut up Elijah." I hissed.
"Esther is quite determined. She's been searching for Rebekah since the day she returned. I imagine it's only a matter of time before she talks to Esther. Then again, as I remember, Rebekah has already talked to Esther. Why don't you ask her if she chooses you or the rightful side, Mother's side." I tried to hide the fact that I was hurt by his words. It was very possible that Esther had gotten to Rebekah, her face said so itself.
"Rebekah? What's wrong? You look nervous." I said, looking straight at her. She gulped.
"I'm fine Niky. I'm just worried that mom- Esther will find me and convince me to decide I want a family again."
"Your lying. You and I will speak later. For now, everyone eat, drink, and be merry. We have a long day ahead of us." I sat down and began to feed Kolinn.
(Davina POV Later)
I was with Josh in Marcel's house. I was on the phone with Marcel. I was catching them up on what I've done. Kol, I wasn't sure to be angry with him for taking the stake or to be worried because he was with Klaus.
"I screwed up, you guys. I was with Kaleb last night, and he took the white oak stake when I was asleep." Josh closed his eyes and sighed before giving me a knowing look. I was horrified.
"I'm sorry, I never should have trusted him."
"Kol doesn't have the stake. I do." I was confused. He took the stake? "Klaus has Kol."
"Wha-? How is that possible?"
"D, I'm the one who took him." I felt anger rise up. How could he? "I saw an opportunity, and I wasn't gonna pass it up. Trust me, we are all safer this way."
"Not Kol! Klaus will kill him!"
"Klaus has had a thousand years to kill him, and he hasn't. So, worry less about him, and more about yourself. Alright? This guy is not your friend. He wants to use you to get his own way!"
"You don't know him like I do."
"I know him better than you do. He paid me to do things I shouldn't have done." Josh leaned back in his chair. "Now, I'm sorry I had to go behind your back. And I hate lying to you, I really do, but believe me, this is for your own good. Klaus is calling, I'm stuck in the house. You stick with Josh. Everything's gonna be okay." He hung up and I sighed. Fine, I'll handle this myself.
(Klaus POV)
I dragged my sister out of the room and turned to her.
"Rebekah, I'm sorry but I have to know. Tell me the truth. When did you talk to Esther and what is your decision?" She looked at me, defeated.
"Don't listen to Finn, Niky." She put her palm on my cheek but I moved away.
"ANSWER the question." I ground out. She looked away from me.
"I choose you Niky." she lied. "I don't want-" I covered her mouth and hissed.
"Save it Rebekah. So you're with Finn, Elijah, Esther, Kol and my FATHER!" I turned from her. "All of you have abandoned me! Fine! I'll look out for myself. Right now, we'll pretend your still on my side."
(Kol POV while Nik and Beky were talking)
Everyone had left and we were left with Kolinn, to watch us. I guess we were being goaded into joining him with the fact that I now had a new nephew that I could teach to follow in my footsteps. I turned to Finn.
"Elijah is off his bloody rocker, letting Nik lead. We need to get out of here. Are you gonna help me, or what?"
"If you were a little more clever, you would recognize that there is opportunity in our current circumstances."
"Opportunity to what? Get a beating?" The doors burst open and Nik came striding in.
"Gentleman! I apologize for keeping you waiting. Good news is, I've returned with an old friend. Someone who wants to say hello. The kid who pulled you out of the basement is..." He held his hands out and stepped aside to let us see a meek looking Marcel.
"That was an accident." He whispered into Nik's ear. He turned to us. "Hello!" Finn rolled his eyes. "How's it going, fellas?"
"Ah, you again. You ever get bored of getting bullied by daddy?" He chuckled and took his jacket off, hanging it up before rolling his sleeves up.
"Oh, I volunteered for this."
"Did ya?"
"The way I see it, you have it coming." He shoved me in my chest. "First, you messed with Davina." He pushed me again. "Now, I hear you wanna drag Rebekah into all this. Uh-uh. Not happening." Nik laughed.
"Well, I'd prefer you both to join me against our parents. IF you continue to defy me, your lives will be reduced to an unending sequence of agonizing torture! Marcel, don't hurt them, meaning, don't make them bleed. Bruises are fine." He smiled at us. I looked to Finn, he was still bored. I hate you Finn. You're not even fighting back or trying to help, nor are you comforting me. "So, which is it to be?"
Marcel grabbed the manacles and dragged me away. "REMEMBER, NO BLEEDING!" I was violently shoved into an armchair. "Yeah Dad! I heard you the first time!"
"I gotta say, I'm gonna enjoy this! Out of the whole, twisted family-" I tried to stand but he shoved me back down. "-Sit down!- You were the one I liked the least." He lied, he was only angry because of me hanging with his daughter.
"Yeah, well, there's a pretty young lady who disagrees with that opinion."
"Then let me make myself perfectly clear- you go near Davina again, I'm gonna cut off parts of you that you'd rather keep." Bored Inward Gasp.
"Ah, more threats. How bloody inventive. Thing is, Klaus needs me. So, that backs you into a bit of a corner, doesn't it? Don't you remember the fun things we used to do when you were young?" He paused.
"You mean when you got me into trouble? Wait until we get rid of your mom. I wonder what happens then?"
"Well, Klaus might not need me if my mother's gone, but you might!" I knew Nik would never let him kill me but I needed to trick Marcel. Besides, I was an Original anyway, these manacles were the only thing keeping me from being my Original self. "Come on, Marcel. You were king of the city once. Do you really think he's just gonna give it back to you?" He laughed.
"I don't intend to get the city back. You always got an angle, don't you?"
"You see, individually, we can't do anything. But, together? Wow. Klaus wouldn't stand a chance." He rolled his eyes. He picked up a scalpel.
"But then, I'd have to trust you, and I don't. At least with Klaus, I know exactly what I'm getting." I shrugged.
"Well, I thought you had more fortitude, Marcellus. You disappoint me." He leaned forward to look me in the eye.
"Nobody cares for your opinion. Klaus just wants to know what you're up to. Tell me everything. Maybe you get to live." I looked at him. Wishing Nik would come in. "If not?" He stabbed me in the my hand with the knife, pinning it to the arm of the chair. I screamed in pain. Oh, well. Now he'll be in trouble.
(Davina POV)
Josh and I were still in Marcel's house.
"For the record, yes, I knew what Marcel was up to, and you can hate me if you want to, but-"
"I don't hate you, Josh. I'm just sick of worrying about you. And Marcel. Most of all, I am tired of Klaus always being in the middle of it." I threw a dart at the dartboard that was hung on the wall. "You know, every time I try to stand up to him-"
"It… hasn't worked out so well?" I shrugged and he nodded, understanding.
"Yeah. Failure, a party of two?" I smiled.
"You seem to be doing all right."
"Uh, yeah. Except that every werewolf in town is trying to kill me. Well, except for the super-hot one that I'm sort of dating. But, that's got its own problems, though." I smiled.
"It's kind of a... Romeo and Romeo thing."
"And how hot is this Romeo?"
"Well…" He rolled his eyes, and pulled out his phone. I saw a photo of the guy.
"Pretty hot! Definitely worth the drama."
"Yeah…"
"Invite him over!" He looked at me, confused. "Yeah, I wanna meet him! Come on, do it!" He smiled and dialled him up.
(Klaus POV)
I walked into the ballroom, Finn was in the corner for being so bored. I was hoping that it would get a reaction from him but it didn't so I dragged him out of the corner, still nothing, and hung him back up from where he'd been last night.
"Do you think our mother is even the least bit concerned for your well-being?" I pulled out a vervain taeser. I tried it on me, nothing. I looked at Finn. Finn finally spoke to me.
"She knows I don't need rescuing. Niklaus, you and her are fighting for the same thing. You want your family. She wants her family. You both want your family. Why don't you just join us and we can finally be what you've always wanted? A big happy family." I held up my taeser, not listening to him, however I did hear him.
"Hmm?" I waited but he stayed silent again. I shrugged and picked up a knife, not looking away from him with my lips puckered and a brow raised. "Eh..." He looked at me, lovingly for once in his life. What the hell is wrong with this man, I'm threatening him with a knife, vervain AND a taeser and he looks at me with love…
"You can toy with me all you want, Niklaus, but you've had innumerable opportunities to kill me." I broke the knife and added them to the mix of the vervain, so if I used it on him he'd be cut and he would have vervain going in. I pointed my makeshift weapon at him and he smiled.
"But, I didn't, did I?" Finn smiled and I sighed, putting the weapon down. Why won't he scream in terror? By now, a normal person would be begging for mercy. Then it hit me, he was fighting. He was fighting my violence with patience and love. Well it won't work. "Finn, I understand your devotion to her. She must have clung to you with desperate need after Freya died, making you believe it was your responsibility to care for her. Always and forever, hmm? A burden which you accepted without question, because you were a good son. Small children lack the capacity to question their parents, but you're a man, now, Finn."
"Is that the extent of your argument? I'm a man, now, so I should join your wretched cause?"
"Is it not better to join me, then spend the remainder of your life aligned to a woman who always manipulated you? Brother, I offer you the opportunity to free yourself! Side with me, and I will give you the life she never once offered- a chance to choose your own path! I suppose you are right Finn, we are both fighting for family, but she will only kill us all once we've aligned with her." He remained silent, only looking lovingly at me. I sighed, impatient. "The choice is yours, brother! But remember, I love you." I kissed his cheek and then turned from him. "Finn, I'll leave you alone for some nap-time." I left the room to go check on Kol and Marcellus.
(Cami POV)
My phone rang so I finally got out of bed, maybe Nik was ready for the therapy. I had been trying to think of what to include in my token economy. I had heard from Esther that his favourite flavour was blueberry. I answered the phone.
"What's up?"
"I need a favour."
"Sure."
"Can you dig through the things at Kieran's and see if you can find something about werewolves?"
"Yeah."
"I'm sorry to drag you out of bed for this."
"Please. You just discovered an ancient marriage ritual with pretty drastic supernatural and personal implications. The least I can do is get out of bed."
Later
"I found everything in my uncle's files about werewolf ceremonies and rituals. Mostly, it sounds like old folklore and fables." She was silent on the phone. "…But, I'm guessing you're not here looking for some kind of proof."
"I don't know what I'm looking for. Can you bring it over please?"
"Not to pry, but… does Jackson have any answers?"
"He doesn't even want to talk about it. He doesn't even want to put me in this position. He's a good, decent guy, if those even exist anymore."
"And, I'm assuming he knows about Elijah?"
"Elijah and I have barely spoken since I gave birth. But, Klaus, he is..."
"Under your skin? Well, there is no right answer to this. You just have to figure out what's best for you, and think long and hard about your decision, because you're the one who's going to have to live with it." She sighed.
"No pressure."
"I'll bring them over, you can look through it."
(Davina POV)
"Panama" by Destroyer was playing in the apartment as Josh led Aiden inside.
"Nice music! Girl's got taste!" I smiled at him, I walked over to meet them.
"Oh, please! That was my call. She wanted Puccini." He groaned and made a face. I laughed. I held out my hand to shake his.
"You must be Aiden! Super-cool, super-handsome-"
"Werewolf traitor?" I dropped my smile. Josh cleared his throat. "I'm sorry, that was a dumb joke." I laughed.
"Hey, I was gonna go order some food. Do you like Thai?" Aiden looked over at Josh, he smiled at him.
"Uh, sure!"
"Great!" I went upstairs dialling.
(Josh POV)
"That wasn't planned at all, was it?"
"Nooope!" I paused and watched Aiden examine Marc's record player. My friends were happy for me. I had only shared it with my close friends. Tyler, Diego and Thierry. Who for some reason Klaus had picked out but it was a good pick, Tyler was actually a funny and fun guy.
"Hey, you okay? The werewolf-traitor-thing… is there more trouble with your pack people?"
"Guess we'll find out soon enough. I actually called a meeting, tonight, for Hayley and Jackson. So, one way or another, it's all coming to a head." I nodded and walked closer to Aiden.
"You know, those people look up to you. I mean, trust me, I've seen you in action- you're a badass. So, just go in there and tell 'em what's what."
"I'm not the Alpha."
"No, but Jackson is. And, the pack respects both of you. So, if you stand with him, they will listen. One thing I learned from Marcel?"
"Hmm?"
"Loyalty sends a powerful message." I knew that because all the vampires, not even all having MET Klaus, followed Klaus.
"Hmm."
"And hey, look, if you, uh, get nervous, or, like, need a vote of confidence or whatever? Just remember that, uh, I think you're pretty amazing." I reached out and straightened the collar of Aiden's shirt, smiling at him, he smiled at me. I stepped closer to him, he followed the movement, the only thing on my mind was kissing him. Aiden reached up and cupped my face in his hand. We had our first kiss. After a long moment, we finally pull away, I was overwhelmingly happy to be with him. He was just as happy, I could tell by the smile left on his face.
"I'm a little surprised we don't hear clapping right now." He laughed.
"Yeah!"
"Hey, Davina! You can come down, now!" I called. No response. I turned to look at the staircase. "Davina?"
(Davina POV)
I was in Kol's house and was looking through his spells. I gathered supplies and found vials of different coloured fluids, a large metal bowl, and some dried herbs, and set them on the table. I crushed the herbs in my fingers and sprinkled them in the bowl with a white, milky-looking liquid. I held out my hands above the bowl to start my spell.
"A verte insiguinae, a tor a ver." I repeated the incantation, the bowl started to spin itself rapidly until the contents had been thoroughly mixed into a black, sludge-like potion. I grimaced and began to drink the concoction. After that, I spat my tongue out. It was disgusting. I needed to head over to the Abattoir. So that's exactly where I headed.
(Kol POV)
My arm was stuck to the chair. I winced at the pain.
"Now, we can keep doing this as long as you want." He yanked out the blade and I whined in pain. "Or-" He bit his wrist and forced me to drink. "- I can kill you now, and turn you into a brand-new baby vampire." My hand healed and Marcel held the scalpel to my throat threateningly. He's supposed to love me. I felt tears come at the thought of what we used to have.
"Go on, do it. My mother's got plans for me, whether I like it or not. If I die, she'll just pop me into another body. Not that my family will care that much if the death was permanent." Marcel stared at me for a moment before he dropped me. He removed the knife. He circled me so I could look at him.
"What are you really up to? Hmm? What's it got to do with Davina?"
"Heh, you think I'm gonna break her little heart? That's downright paternal of you, Marcel." He raised the knife ready to stab me, I looked at him, pleading. Nik rushed in and grabbed his wrist forcefully.
"I said DON'T make him bleed Marcellus!" Nik half growled. Marcel looked at him. "Easy, Marc."
"He already thinks that you don't care." He turned to me, frowning.
"Is that so, Kol?"
"You only daggered me a dozen times. You always cared more for Marcel than you did for me."
"Wrong." He sat down across from me. "I let you live, I didn't dagger you when Marcel woke you up. I played with you just as much. I stood up for you against Elijah. I comforted you when Elijah said something out of turn. I loved you, I still do. I also loved Marcel. I love both of you just the same. Only Marcel was more likely to experience the bad things of childhood rather than you were because you are my brother." He was only saying that. "Speaking of which, Marcel why don't you leave and go to your room? Or care for Ty Ty? Or you could care for Kolinn if Ty's already preoccupied. Consider this a replacement of putting you in time out."
"Yeah, well, that's the thing, innit, Nik? You don't know squat about me."
"Thanks to Marcel, I know all I need to." I rolled my eyes. "You're desperate to be part of this family, aren't you?" I looked down at the floor, silent. "All of YOUR mischief was just attempts for attention. You know, the truth is, Kol, you're right to feel slighted. I mean that. You're right. But, perhaps there's still time to make it up to you." I looked up at him, surprised. He stared at me, smiling with love.
(Klaus POV)
I entered to see if Finn was ready to talk to me. I held up the keys to his manacles. "So, Finn- ready to embrace your new life of freedom? Did you enjoy your nap?" He looked at me lovingly.
"I'm already free, Nik." He was trying to catch my surprise. I put the key back in my back pocket.
"You're aware our mother cares nothing for you?" He tilted his head, a bit upset.
"Nik, I assure you, my mother loves me. She loves all of her children. You would not exist without her sacrifice." I smirked at him. I headed for the door.
"Have a nice time out. I'll be back in thirty minutes. You need to learn to hold your tongue."
"Do you even know the truth? That she was barren? And she grew so desperate for a family that she begged one of the most powerful witches in history for help- her sister, Dahlia. Of course, Dahlia's price was high. She agreed to make our mother fertile, but in exchange, she sought the first-born as sacrifice. Having no other choice, our mother gave away our beloved Freya." I scoffed at him.
"Freya died of plague." I refused to believe that I had an older sister. I refused to believe that Dahlia existed. I refused to believe that there were more than I and my beloved siblings.
"Esther gave her away. Think about that. The pain, the grief." I walked over to Finn, until my nose touched his.
"If what you say is true, then death is far too delicate a fate for her."
"She loves us more than you realize." I huffed at him. Maybe I should force him to nap. I mean he was in his Original body.
"And is love the reason she wanted my child dead?"
"That was Ayanna!"
"LIES!"
"Your being a stubborn little child Niklaus! You refuse only because YOU desire to hate our Mother! Not to mention your own Father!" He yelled at me. I glared at him.
He finally showed fear, he knew he went too far. I dragged him toward the corner and jammed a pipe in the ground to keep him there. I left the room and sat in the courtyard. Trying to calm down.
I got a call from Caroline. I answered. Pleased that I got to talk to her.
"Hello Caroline."
"Friendsgiving is RUINED."
"What is Friendsgiving?"
"You and your friends get together in one place, say in one hundred words what you're grateful for, and then you eat the food having conversations, followed by some party games. Then you have a toast with an agreed upon drink. Mine was ruined. I was the only one who ate."
"I'm so sorry love. Had I been there I would have kept it on the tracks. I promise you that Christmas dinner will be better. As will Christmas breakfast and Christmas lunch. Are you still having trouble with Tripp Fell?" I laughed at the name, it was quite funny. She sighed in relief.
"I was hoping you would say that. It made me feel better. There better be snow Klaus Mikaelson. You are still not allowed to help with Tripp. And don't make fun of him! So how's your day gone? You're week for that matter?"
"I'm glad I made you feel better. I promise there will be snow. Why can't I? If I were there, he wouldn't stand a chance. I'm sorry for laughing at his name. You want to know about my week? Tiring. What with having to deal with Kol, Finn, Tyler not feeding, Kolinn, Elijah forcing me to meet my mother, and my father Mikael. Mikael's been ran off. I've found a solution to Tyler. I'll get over Elijah. Kolinn is mine, I love caring for him, in fact, I want more time with him. I'm plotting against Esther as we speak. Finn is being annoying. And Kol… Kol believes I hate him."
"O. M. G. I'm so sorry. What about Tyler not wanting to feed? And what do you mean you're plotting against your mom?"
"I-" I heard someone calling from the entryway of the house. Davina? I groaned but got up to go answer. "-have to go. I'm being called away by Davina. She has a problem."
"Well, good luck. Kisses." I smiled.
"Kisses Caroline. Bye."
"Bye Nik… y." I laughed before hanging up. I went to go see Davina… and Cami, standing at the doorway.
"Why can't we get in?" asked Cami, "I've been standing here for hours.
"I was wondering whether you would show up Davina. I'm afraid I'm not done torturing your darling Kol. You best run along while you still can. You can't come in because Esther and Tyler can't come in. Nor can I or anyone in this house leave. There is a barrier. I had Genevieve create it last night. What do you need?" I walked up to the entrance, and just to show that I couldn't leave I tried walking over to them. I tripped with my foot not having somewhere to put it, like I had put it against the wall.
"I'm not going anywhere, Klaus. I'll take down this barrier myself." she began to try taking it down. Marcel came vamping in.
"Whoa, D, today is not the day."
"Actually, I think it is." She snapped his neck with her magic. Hmm. If she were my kid, I would have dealt with her growing rage already. One way or another. I hissed at her, holding Marcel.
"Let. Kol. Go." I looked up at her glaring, my hybrid face let out against my will because of how angry I was.
"You forget yourself. You're not as powerful as you once were, Harvest girl." I teased. I heard Genevieve come running down the stairs. "Gen? Get back to your room. You're still pregnant."
"Doesn't mean I can't still kick your ass!" She thrust her hand up and Gen fought her magic with her own.
"Davina! Stop this! You don't know what you're doing! He's not hurting Kol."
"You two need to please stop fighting." Cami asked.
"Genevieve would you like to let these two in so we can talk?"
"Nik, if I do that, then your parents can come inside and Kol and Finn can leave."
"Well you're taking it down after tonight anyway."
Kol came in the room and looked at Davina. She smiled. "Vina, stop. I'm okay. Nik would never kill me, he's still rooting to kill Elena for killing me."
"How did you get free?"
"Oh, it's a long story."
Marcel woke, rubbing his neck. He stood up.
"Kol is with us now. We're going to be going up against Esther. He's going to help us."
"Look, Nik is a pain in the ass, but, well… she's a problem for us all."
"Klaus is the problem! I don't give a damn what happens to Esther."
"Yeah, well, I sure do." Cami spoke up for once after I had seen her, I was enjoying watching and listening to these people talk like I wasn't in the room plus like I was a kid. Hehe.
"Cami, you should go. It's not safe."
"No kidding! Mikael was here just a while ago. I mean not today but a few days ago. So can we please come in? Or can you come out here?"
"No." Everyone looked at me, they'd forgotten I was here. "We are all grounded for the day. Sorry love."
"Where's Vincent?"
"The man who was using you? You mean FINN? Oh, he's in the ballroom, standing in the corner. Since he loves Mother so much and he talked to me, rather yelled at me, I decided to put him there. I'll bring him over." I went to the ball room and Finn was standing with his head against the pipe. I ripped the pipe back up and dragged him to Cami.
"Speak."
"Why me? Why did you use me? I know who you are. Finn Mikaelson."
"Because you're perfect. Healthy, beautiful, smart… As I discovered from my sessions, Niklaus would never allow you to be harmed. Mother needed me to get information from you. I'm sorry."
"You were using me to get information on Klaus?"
"… I was only doing as my mother said."
"Cami, you'll have to forgive him. He is part of my family, which he will soon agree to be part of. Whether he likes it or not. He has today to decide. He blindly follows after what my mother says so it's not his fault. He was always the good kid. He doesn't know how else to live."
"Okay, I forgive you Finn, but Klaus, what do you mean he was the good kid? Does that imply that you weren't? What style were you? I get Elijah was close to Finn's 'good kid' life but what about you and your other siblings?"
"Another session Cami? No thanks. All you need to know is that Finn was the good kid. Finn? Kol? Hungry for dinner?" I vamped into the kitchen, cooked a quick meal for us to eat in the doorway so that we could keep talking to Cami and Davina.
I vamped back in, giving everyone plates, scooting Davina and Cami theirs with the same pipe that I used on Finn. Everyone else was in the dining room with Elijah. I was in control of Finn and Kol while he was taking care of everyone else.
"Quite nice of you, trying coming to my rescue like that!"
"You know, it's a good thing you didn't actually steal the stake from me. Or I would have been the one torturing you."
"Does that mean you trust me, then?" Davina smiled at him, giving him a look. Kol laughed. I quietly ate my meal quickly.
"Pass the beignets, will you?"
"You know, it's only a matter of time before Mother gets bored of waiting for you to let us go." I sighed, I loved this position but at some point the shackles would have to come off. He handed me what I asked for and I kissed his cheek as a thank you.
"Thank you."
"Well, Finn, at least. I don't expect she'd care if I never came home." I sighed and pulled Kol closer to me, he gulped, and Davina quickly looked at me with skepticism. I rolled my eyes.
"A mother cares for her children. A monster does not. Once you accept she's the second, you'll stop expecting the former. And, despite what you might think, Kol, I did mourn you after your death. And, I did attempt to avenge you. I am in fact still plotting that girls death. I would do nothing less, because we are brothers. Always and forever Kol Mikaelson." I smirked at him and he smiled back. Our first brotherly moment since he's been back from the dead. He nodded and wiped his eyes off. I kissed his forehead.
When we finished dinner I sent Genevieve upstairs to help Finn and Kol bathe, Marcel went up there to help as well. I turned to the girls.
"So what is the plan for tomorrow?"
"Faction meeting. Kieran is calling it so we'll go to his house." I shook my head.
"No. I want it in my house. So that I can care for Kolinn."
"Well why don't you just bring him?"
"Because he is not allowed to see the light and life outside until he's four years of age. It's for his protection."
"But what about you?"
"I stay inside the house as much as possible. He needs me and I need him. So the meeting will be in my house. I'll set up a different part of the house."
"You're overcautious."
"And for good reason. My mother is still alive and well and she has tricked my father into following her footsteps so I can no longer trust them." I watched Genevieve leading them back downstairs. I smiled at them.
"Excuse me. Good night Cami, Davina." I smiled and got up. I walked over to them. "Depending on whom you choose depends on where you sleep. Mother? Or. Me?" I asked, looking into their eyes.
"I thought I chose you?" Kol asked, confused.
"I don't believe you know what you're talking about Niklaus."
"Gen, lead Kol to his room, I need to talk to my brother Finn." She nodded, grabbed Kol's chains and led him to his room. I turned to Finn, grabbed his chains and led him back to the ballroom.
"Niklaus what are you doing?" He asked, worried.
"If you enjoyed last night's bed, then you're in for a treat!"
"Niklaus, listen to me, our mother may-"
"Notanother word!"
"What are you doing?" he asked frantically. I opened the doors to the ballroom and he saw his good old coffin. I had made air holes big enough for him to breathe while he slept. It was better than sleeping against the wall and hanging from his wrists.
"No! No! No, Niklaus!" I yanked his chains and he almost tripped.
"Oh, don't worry, brother! I'm not daggering you." I lifted him up by his shirt and gently threw him in his coffin. He began to scream, so I gave him a teddy bear to sleep with. I closed the lid and he began to pound on the inside. I put a padlocks on it and carried it up to one of my forbidden rooms and hid it in the closet. So that no one would find him tomorrow.
"Don't worry Finn. The teddy bear is there in case you have a nightmare. I'm not a monster." I kissed the kid of the coffin.
I went to Tyler's room, fed him blood and then put him in his bed as well. I kissed my children and Kol good night too before I went to my room and quickly crawled into bed as I yawned. Today had been a long day, dealing with Kol and Finn. I wonder how Mikael and Esther managed it, not to mention me.
I had the opportunity for getting Kol on my side.
