Prompt: Katherine has a nightmare about losing Elijah.
I'm Here
Katherine tossed and turned even though getting some sleep was impossible. It didn't matter that Elijah was sleeping right beside her, she still had the same nightmare every night. She and Elijah finally happy together, Klaus finding out and becoming furious. Klaus tearing Elijah's heart right out of his chest while Katherine tearfully watch.
"No," she whispered. "Please, no."
"Katerina, Katerina," Elijah was shaking her awake. "Katerina, darling please wake up."
"Elijah," Katherine squeaked, it took her a moment to realize that she was huddled in Elijah's arms, trembling and there were a few tears falling down her face. The nightmare had been worse than before.
"You're ok, you're ok." Elijah said rocking her forward. "Was it a bad dream?"
"Yes," Katherine admitted. "Klaus killed you . . . you were dead . . . Elijah we can't be together, otherwise-"
"Katerina," Elijah said firmly as he wiped a stray tear. "I can handle Klaus by myself, don't worry sweetheart . . . now don't cry."
Katherine nodded as she bit her lip. "I don't want to go back to sleep."
"You need sleep." Elijah pulled her back as Katherine laid huddled between his arms. Elijah kissed her forehead. "Sleep, sweet Katerina. I'm right here and I'm not leaving you."
