As Evelyn stumbled aimlessly through the nearby forest her head spun, but she didn't care. She'd soon be free and see her family, Kaitlyn, Father, Alice and William. The venom had now spread through her system and her neck throbbed, but she battled on. She wanted to be as far as possible when she died…she didn't need Klaus to heal her; she was so close to her goal.

Her sight now blurred and she began hallucinating, she fell to her knees and closed her eyes. She heard stories of the effects of werewolf venom on vampires, but she didn't expect it to be this bad. Maybe it was because Klaus was a hybrid?

She didn't know what time of day it was or how long she'd been running, but soon it'd all be over, soon she'd be free.

Klaus ran into his apartment and shouted for Elijah, he'd help he had to. I walked into the room where he heard voices; he flung the door open to see Emma crying on Elijah's shoulder.

"Brother do you mind?" Elijah nobly stated as he comforted the girl. Klaus narrowed his eyes as a flash of recognition hit him, why hadn't he seen it before.

"You're the maid's daughter…200 years ago" Emma looked up with her innocent face and nodded. He shook his head to free his thoughts and looked towards his brother, his face was filled with guilt and Elijah could tell.

"What have you done Niklaus?" He firmly stated. Klaus roared and punched into the wall with frustration.

"She pushed me over the edge!" He barked and rubbed his eyes. "I need to find her…and cure her"

Elijah's eyes widened and he soon was dragging his younger brother away.

"You bit her?!" He scolded "You know she wanted this! She tried to kill herself this morning…Emma managed to get there in time"

Klaus fell onto the seat beside him, he hadn't been this fearful in a very long time. Not for himself, but for someone else. She had this effect on him; she made him become human when no-one else could, not even Caroline.

"What if I don't find her?" He mumbled miserably and looked up to Elijah with mournful eyes. It was then the room filled with the door being banged furiously. Klaus growled and opened the door, ready to kill whoever it was.

As he did so he was greeted by his two siblings and Caroline, who scowled at him furiously. They barged by him, he was too shocked and furious to even mutter a word. Rebekah flopped down on the sofa beside Kol who obviously didn't want to be in here. As if on cue Emma walked out and froze as she saw the Original visitors that she hadn't seen since she was a child. Suddenly the room went silent as they recognised her; they simultaneously looked at each other as they wondered if Nik knew that they let Evelyn run 200 years ago. But there was nothing, he remained silent, staring a Caroline. She continued to scowl at him, her arms folded, it was then Rebekah spoke.

"Caroline forced her way onto our visit….so don't blame us" Klaus then stepped forward and looked at Elijah.

"This is perfect! Caroline I need you to do something for me" His eyes widened as he almost begged her, she was slightly frightened by his actions. He told her but she had no idea what he was on about, but Rebekah and Kol growled as he spoke.

"I don't get what's going on? Who are you and what did you do with Klaus?" She whined, Kol sat up and pinned him into the wall.

"Are you stupid? Why aren't you out there looking for her?!" Kol barked but Klaus didn't reply, he was right, why wasn't he out there.

"Kol calm down! We need to catch her and get her humanity back" That was when Rebekah joined in.

"She turned off her humanity?! What did you do to her this time Nik!" Caroline stood in between the room and watched as the siblings argued over this 'Evelyn' girl. She didn't realize that Emma was standing next to her until she cleared her throat.

"So you're Caroline? I'll keep you safe" She smiled and touched her shoulder.

"Why? I don't get what's going on?"

"Evelyn was with Klaus until 200 years ago…they still love each other but...it's complicated…Evelyn is jealous of you, and they want to use you as bait" Emma stated and wiped her eye.

"Hmm bait…I'm always the bait…" She rolled her eyes and coughed loudly, grabbing the attention of the bickering Mikaelson's. "If she's so special…then why are you here arguing? And by the way Klaus, you're bite's hurt"

Evelyn was now siting against a tree after dragging herself until she couldn't move any longer. She was breathing heavily now, she was exhausted and she prayed that death would great her soon. Her mind drifted and she soon saw her past before her.

*Flashback*

Lord Niklaus had been chasing her through his gardens for a few minutes trying to catch a kiss, so far he had no luck. Every time he got close she jumped out of the way, her stomach hurt from all the laughter. Elijah watched from the house, he couldn't recall seeing his brother this happy since before he met the peasant girl. He couldn't deny she wasn't special, she was different, she was raised nobly but poor. He guessed that was the reason she had this liveliness and attractiveness that enticed men.

"Niklaus stop! Please!" She giggled as he tickled her sides. She snorted with laughter and quickly covered her mouth, which made him laugh at her harder. He contained himself and helped her up, for a moment he stared into her blue eyes, he was glad he'd managed to cheer her up. It was heart-breaking to see her so miserable and he barely got to see her since she took care of the children her sister left behind. But Rebekah enjoyed helping her, especially with Alice.

He looked up to the darkening sky and then returned his eyes to hers. He smiled and stepped forward, she swallowed as he stroked her cheek.

"Evelyn…you are beautiful" She blushed and began to cower her face. "Gather the children and I'll escort you home" She nodded and curtseyed before scuttling off into the house.

He breathed deeply he couldn't take this any longer, he needed her. But of course she didn't want to shame her family, so there was only one way, marriage. As a vampire he wasn't keen, but he needed her so much that it hurt.

As promised he escorted them home in the carriage, she cradled the little baby in her arms as her niece stared at him, making him uncomfortable. She tilted her head and played with her black hair, she looked like she could've been Evelyn's daughter, except for her green eyes.

"Alice stop staring at Lord Niklaus" Evelyn muttered quietly, hoping not to be heard.

"Sowwy" She bowed her head and observed her shoes. "Lady Webekah showed me how to plait my hair…look!" Evelyn began to chuckle as the little girl just began to knot her hair; she then huffed with frustration and soon gave up. The little girl amused Niklaus; she was a very determined creature.

They soon arrived at the Thatcher household. Niklaus helped with group out and followed them inside.

"Thank you Niklaus, I'm very grateful for your company" She smiled brightly and looked down at Alice who was yawning and stumbling through tiredness. "If you'd excuse me I need to get the little ones to bed…I will return as soon as possible" He nodded and began the wait.

Arthur soon appeared from the back, his face filling with joy as he saw the Lord. He walked over and bowed.

"My Lord have you been offered any beverages? Please take a seat" Niklaus shook his head and leaned forward.

"I must speak to you whilst Evelyn is upstairs…I have something to ask…your blessing" The elderly man almost fell back at the news. He couldn't believe it.

"I-I'd be honoured my lord! I wouldn't give her away to any other man; you've been a very good man towards her." He paused for a moment and then looked back up to him "But…only if she'd except. She is precious to me my lord…especially now. Her unhappiness would haunt my forever. But she is very fond of you; I can see it in her eyes"

Niklaus smiled and nodded along to Arthur, he was an honourable man. And he could understand his concern; after all Kaitlyn's husband was only granted a blessing if he proved his love for her.

He heard footsteps come down the stairs so he looked towards them; he smiled as he saw Evelyn slowly walking down the stairs, and Arthur noticed. Before Evelyn got too close Arthur walked up towards her and kissed her forehead.

"I shall go wish goodnight to my grandchildren" He nodded towards Niklaus and then trotted up the stairs out of sight. Evelyn looked towards him.

"I apologize for leaving so abruptly…Alice can get rather grumpy when tired" Klaus nodded and led her towards the bench. He sat her down and lightly took her hand.

"Whilst you were gone I asked for father…for a blessing" He almost smiled as her eyes widened and her heart beat faster. "I wish for you to be my wife" Her eyes began to water but she smiled widely.

"I accept my lord!" Her voice wavering before she wrapped her arms around his neck in a burst of happiness, she then contained herself and pulled back "I-I'm sorry"

He rolled his eyes and pulled her into a kiss, he waited so long for this. Her sweet lips sent him crazy; he had to force himself on not taking her right there and then. Now he just had to wait and get her by herself, and he'd make her a woman.

An involuntary tear fell from her eye, she didn't know what was going on with her mind anymore, she switched her humanity off but since being bitten she'd lost that control. Now she was just an emotional wreck, maybe it was because she'd never see him again.

She then began to think about death, and how much death she'd faced in her life; her mother, her sister, her first kill, her father, and her niece and nephew, not to mention all of the humans she'd drained in the process. And here she sat waiting for death to kindly greet her and take her away.

Maybe she deserved this, she knew she wanted it, but there was a part of her that wanted Klaus to find her and fight for her, she rolled her eyes at her own thoughts. She had the power to make the Original Hybrid do whatever she pleased, but she had to force him to give her this. Her fingers went up to her weeping wound, she winced and dropped her arm back down. She closed her eyes, her thoughts still processing all the deaths.

*Flashback*

Evelyn sat on Alice's bed and stroked at her white hair, she never even thought she'd see this day. Niklaus had been honourable to her family, raising their fortunes from peasants to a wealthy family name. Obviously they had to pull their weights. Her great-great nephew had his own business like her father, but this time he was the employer.

"Aunt Evelyn..." The elderly woman mumbled, making her heart pang.

"Yes my sweet" She stroked her wrinkled cheek and held back her tears.

"I'm glad to have you here with me" Evelyn then snuggled beside her and cradled her, she hated every minute of this, this horror. There was a tap at the door that distracted her.

"Come in" She called out. The door slowly opened and William walked in, he too was now elderly. This was awful; she should never have seen this. She should be in heaven now and waiting to greet them at the gates, not here watching them grow old and die. It was times like this that she cursed Klaus for turning her, but it was either that or not even seeing them grow to be adults. William sat beside his frail sister and young aunt; he'd grown to feel pity for her. He remembered begging her to turn him, but she denied. He was now glad he hadn't, he couldn't bear to be in her position.

Evelyn wrapped her arms around their shoulders and began to hum the song she used to when they were children. Despite now being old and having children and grandchildren of their own they soon became relaxed and reminisce.

"You know I promised you're mother I'd care for you both" She whimpered as she rested her cheek on Alice's head.

"Tell us about her" William said quietly, he never knew her and always felt guilt about her death. And Alice's memories were vague. Evelyn took a deep breath and held them a little tighter.

"Well…She loved you both very much, and your papa too. She had the greenest eyes you'd ever seen, it's a family thing I believe" They both laughed "When me and your mother were small the neighbourhood everyone used to talk about our eyes, we were famous for them" She sniffed as she continued.

"We used to try and get each other in trouble all the time and send your grandfather mad when we'd hide from him…Did you know the first boy she brought back your grandfather through him out onto the street and told her to get a proper man?" She remembered it clearly; the horror in the boy's eyes and Kaitlyn didn't speak to anyone for weeks. She breathed heavily and stroked at their hair.

"When she was pregnant with you William, we'd all go for walks in Niklaus's gardens to get her away from the streets. And she'd sit with little Alice on her lap…and you'd talk through her tummy to William" He voice went wobbly and her eyes filled with tears. "But she's watching over you now darlings…and she's waiting for all of us" She kissed their foreheads, stood up and walked towards the window. It was such a beautiful day outside, she listened as William talked to his dying sister. Evelyn looked towards them and let a tear out at the sight.

William held her hand and whispered stories to her about how they'd get into trouble when they were small. She weakly laughed at the memories and looked towards him with loving eyes. He lifted her hand and kissed it, before standing up and kissing her forehead.

"I love you my sister…" He whispered and walked out of the door quietly.

Evelyn re-joined her niece and held her weak hand, stroking it now and then. The elderly woman hummed the song that she'd listened to a few minutes before. She opened her eyes and looked straight at her.

"Thank you Aunt Evelyn…for looking after me and William" She muttered and began to breathe irregular.

"It has been my pleasure my sweet…I love you" Evelyn held the woman's hand tighter and breathed deeply.

"I love you too" Then there was silence, no breathing, no heartbeat, nothing. Evelyn broke down and still clutched at her hand. She sobbed against the sheets until she climbed towards her like the death of her sister. She cradled her and sobbed hard, her heart hurt as she held her limp body.

"Tell your mother that I miss her…" She carefully lay her down and covered her body with the sheets. She sat beside the window and curled up into a ball, no-one came in, and no-one disturbed her. She cried herself to sleep that night, and hope that Alice was now with Kaitlyn. And in many ways she envied her.

Evelyn was now quietly sobbing; she wanted this all to end. She called out for her sister but there was no reply. She cradled herself as the tears streamed down her face; she didn't even notice the footsteps that were coming closer towards her.

Can anybody out there hear me?
'Cause I can't seem to hear myself
Can anybody out there see me?
'Cause I can't seem to see myself...
There's gotta be a heaven somewhere
Can you save me from this hell?