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XI
Harry had to give it to the Mikaelson's, they sure did know how to throw a party, he was with Elena by the bar, "what are you going to do about… you know…?"
"I don't know, Stefan being here is making me nervous," Elena sighed before glancing over at a brooding Stefan who was at the other end of the room, staring at her.
"Ah, Stefan, what are you going to do about him?" Harry asked.
"Nothing, he made it blatantly clear that he's not even the man I once cared about," Elena replied as they took their drinks, however, they were interrupted by someone walking up to them, taking the other drink on the counter.
"Elena Gilbert, I presume," he introduced himself, Harry and Elena turned to see a handsome young man, he had a charming smile, but his eyes, they held a sadness.
"Finn Mikaelson, if I'm not mistaken," Harry stated with a small smile.
"Hello," Elena greeted the man with a smile of her own.
"You truly are the spitting image of Tatia, however, you have an elegance and purity, Tatia never had, even before everything that has happened," Finn stated as he tilted his head.
"Thank you, I think you've already met my friend, Harry Evans," Elena replied before introducing Harry.
"I'm glad to meet you in better circumstances," Harry said.
"Likewise, you're here to meet my mother," Finn stated rather than asked.
"Is she, is she here?" Elena asked as she looked around silently, so as to not attract any attention.
"Her request did not include your friends," Finn stated softly, taking a sip of his drink.
"I apologize, I was invited by Rebekah, and I can assure you, Stefan and Damon will not interfere in the meeting," Harry stated softly.
"How do you know?" Finn asked, something about the boy was familiar, now he understood what Elijah, Rebekah, and Klaus were saying.
"I am a Wizard, or you might know them as wielders, I'm tracking their movement, should they get close to where Esther and Elena are speaking, I'll force them to go back, I want this to go as smoothly as possible," Harry replied.
"I see, well in that case, if you want to see my mother, try to do so alone," Finn stated, soon they overheard Elijah speak up.
"If everyone could gather, please," he called out, Finn excused himself and went over to the grand stairs, where the other four vampires were standing on the steps, looking at the rest from above. Soon everyone was gathered around the stairs. "Welcome, thank you all for joining us – Esther walked down the stairs to the half way point – you know, whenever my mother brings our family together like this, it's tradition for us to commence the evening with a dance," Elijah spoke.
"So that's momma original?" Harry muttered.
"Yeah, she's very beautiful," Elena admitted.
"Yeah, I mean look at her kids, and plus she's been preserved for nearly a thousand years, her skin is flawless," Harry replied with a small joke.
"Tonight's pick is a centuries-old waltz, so if all of you, could please find yourself a partner, please join us, in the ballroom," Elijah spoke as he motioned towards the dancefloor over at the ballroom.
Everyone was clapping, soon people were asking other people to dance, some refused, while others agreed, Esther watched from the top of the staircase as everyone looked at them with mixed expression, she scanned the crowd and felt as her eyes get drawn towards a pair of emerald green eyes, she could feel the power radiating from his eyes, something about him was eerily like Henrik, oh how he missed him.
Elena was going to go after Esther but saw that Stefan was going to intercept her, so she turned to see Elijah close by, she felt her heart pounding.
"Go get him," Harry pushed her slightly, making Elena glare at him playfully before heading over to Elijah.
"Elena, you look very lovely tonight," Elijah spoke up once Elena was in front of him.
"Thank you, Elijah, you always look great, you always make suits look dashing," Elena replied with a small smile.
"Thank you, my dear, would you like to join me in the dance?" Elijah asked, sticking out his hand.
"It is tradition, who am I to say no to that," Elena replied as she curtsied, taking his hand in hers, and she was lead to the dancefloor.
Harry watched them and smiled, he was about to stand on the sidelines when someone walked up to him, "I remember you owe me a dance."
Harry turned to see Matt smiling at him, Harry bit back a whimper as he saw Matt in a suit, he looked so handsome, Matt had his hand out.
"I did indeed," Harry replied with a smile, as he took Matt's hand and they headed to the dancefloor as well, he saw Damon stand behind Matt with Rebekah, while Elena was in front of him with Elijah.
"You owe me a dance Harry, don't forget," Rebekah said.
"I didn't, I promised you and Damon a dance, and that's what I'll do," Harry replied with a smile, as he was blushing by the looks he was getting, not just by Damon and Matt, but by the Mikaelson family and the other attendees, since he was standing on the woman's side.
Soon everyone was standing on the dance floor, at least, those that wanted to dance, the music began to play. Harry began to dance with Matt, he couldn't help how nice this felt, he looked around and saw how everyone seemed to be dancing slightly stiffly, however, Klaus and his dance partner who was Caroline, Kol and his partner, Finn and his partner, Elijah and Elena, Rebekah and Damon, and he and Matt were the only ones that moved around gracefully.
"I'm glad you're dancing with me," Matt said.
"I did promise you a dance, right?" Harry replied with a smile.
"Especially after… well after homecoming, I was worried I'd never get this chance," Matt said.
"But I'm here Matt, I'm not going to go anywhere," Harry replied as he looked into Matt's blue eyes.
"I hope so, because I really like you Harry, a lot," Matt confessed.
"I… I like you too Matt, but you need to know… you and Damon… I don't know… you both have this… power over me, and I don't know what it is, and… it scares me," Harry said with a smile, before admitting softly.
"I had a feeling, but I don't care if you choose either me or Damon, I want you to be happy, this whole situation… it scares me a bit as well, I've never felt like this before," Matt said, not knowing that Damon, Rebekah, Elijah, Klaus, Finn, Caroline, and Kol were listening in.
"What… what if I don't want to choose, does that make me selfish?" Harry muttered quietly, but Matt still heard him.
"… I don't think so, sure I'd want to be your choice, but then again, after everything you and Nick told us… I have no problem sharing, as long as I get to be by your side," Matt paused for a second before replying.
Harry smiled at him as they continued to dance.
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Alexis sighed as he looked out the window of the common room, his mind was going through a mile a minute, he didn't know what to do, he was scared… something was preventing him from sleeping, every time he tried to close his eyes, horrifying images flashed through his mind, it was always about his brother killing him, something about it, felt so real, but at the same time, it wasn't his brother, it wasn't Harry, the eyes were the same.
"Alexis…? Is everything okay?" A voice brought him out of his musing, he turned to see Colin Creevey, out of all of the people that worshiped him, Colin wasn't one of them, he actually seemed to be Harry's biggest fan, hanging on to Harry's every word, it used to annoy Alexis to no end, although he didn't understand why, now he knew why, he could see how Harry treated the boy, it was how he used to treat him when he was younger, and somewhere deep inside, he was angry, thinking that the boy was trying to take his big brother from him.
"No, no I'm not Colin," Alexis stated bluntly, as he looked back out the window.
"Anything I can help with?" Colin asked nervously.
"No, unless you can turn back time to when I didn't hate Harry, to a time when my parents were fame hungry abusive bastards," Alexis replied with slight venom in his tone.
"I don't think I could," Colin spoke after a while of silence.
"I know… trust me, I know," he sighed.
"Do you want to talk about it?" Colin asked.
"Not really, no, if I do it'd make everything real," Alexis stated softly.
"This is real Alexis, nothing will change that," Colin stated.
"I know, but that's not what I was talking about… you know what, never mind, goodnight Colin," Alexis replied before sighing, he got up and headed up to his dorm, he watched as the rest of the boys were sleeping, or at least that's what he thought. He took a deep breath and went to lay down on his bed, he didn't want to close his eyes, but soon fatigue overcame him and soreness from the task caused him to finally give in.
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Harry was dancing with Damon as Rebekah was dancing with Matt, and Elena was dancing, surprisingly, with Finn, Caroline and Kol's date swapped partners.
"So, Damon, what's going on in that head of yours, you've been quiet almost the whole dance," Harry asked.
"Is it true?" Damon spoke up after a few seconds.
"What is?" Harry asked frowning.
"That you like me and blue-eyes?" Damon asked.
"Oh… of course you heard that, and yes Damon, I like the both of you, is that wrong?" Harry sighed before asking.
"I want to know if you really like me, I've been hurt Harry, hell I've done the hurting, I'm damaged goods, you have to know this," Damon replied.
"I know Damon, who isn't damaged? I'm also damaged, but you both make me feel whole," Harry replied.
"I'm glad, I just… I've done this before, and it went so wrong, I don't want this to be like what I had with Katherine," Damon stated.
"I'm not Katherine Damon, hell, I don't have the same body as Katherine, I've never done something like this either, so I don't know what I need to do, I don't want to hurt either of you," Harry replied softly, before giggling softly, then looked up at Damon's dark blue eyes.
"I promise, I'll try my best to keep you happy," Damon said.
"Don't promise me that, just promise me that you'll stay by my side… I can't imagine losing either of you," Harry said.
"I promise, can't let busboy have you all to himself," Damon replied with a smirk.
Harry laughed before sensing that Elena was no longer in the ballroom, so, she's with Esther, hopefully nothing bad happens, he thought as he continued to dance, soon they did another partner rotation and Harry was about to dance with another person, when he felt someone's hand on his, he turned to see Rebekah with a smile.
"You promised me a dance Harry," Rebekah said.
"I did indeed," Harry replied as he laughed, he saw that Matt and Damon were off to the side, watching him with keen eyes.
"You're so lucky Harry, having two guys who will love you," Rebekah said softly.
"Hey, don't worry Rebekah, you'll find someone who will love you, crazy bitch and all," Harry replied with a smile.
"Jerk, I don't know, I want to believe that I'll find someone, but… after everything, all the men that I've met, that I genuinely cared about, that Klaus, Elijah, Kol, and even Finn killed in front of me, I don't want to go through such heartbreak again, I'm struggling to keep my humanity switch on, but another event like last time… and I don't think I'll be able to survive it," Rebekah playfully tapped him, she paused before stating softly, not really thinking that her brothers could hear her.
"I'm so sorry Rebekah, you shouldn't have to go through something like that, but you shouldn't give up on it, I'm just learning about it myself, but I know you should never give up on it, I promise you'll find someone someday, and when it does happen, fight for it, go against your brothers, go against what anyone would say, fight for love Rebekah, I'll be right by your side to help you," Harry said.
"Thank you, Harry, god, it feels like I'm talking with Henrik again, he always knew what to say, even when he didn't say much, he would always comfort me, I miss him so much," Rebekah smiled before allowing a few tears to fall.
"I'm sure he's looking after you, from wherever he is," Harry replied, hating having to lie to her about something like this, but he knew it wasn't time yet.
"Thanks," Rebekah said.
Soon the dancing ended and everyone clapped at the musicians.
Harry bowed at Rebekah and went off outside, he needed to breath, and he felt his whole body burning, the minute he walked outside, he could feel an immense wave of magic flowing through him, please, Henrik, not now, he thought.
'I'm not doing anything Harry, this isn't my magic, it's mother's magic, she's casting a powerful spell,' Henrik replied from within his mind.
How is that possible? Why are you awake, can you see everything I see? Harry frowned as he looked up at the moon, worried about anything Henrik may have seen.
'Yes, I'm awake, but no, I can't see what you see, I can't do that until we join as one, until then, I'm limited in only being able to talk to you in your dreams, and since our connection has increase, I can now freely talk with you when your awake,' Henrik stated.
"So not what I need right now," Harry groaned.
"Something the matter love?" A voice called out, breaking Harry from his thoughts, he turned to see Kol Mikaelson standing behind him with a smirk.
"Kol Mikaelson, I presume, we haven't officially met, I'm Harry Evans," Harry introduced himself, sticking out his hand.
"Pleasure," Kol replied shaking the teens hand, now he understood what Rebekah was saying, the boy just had the same aura as Henrik.
"What can I do you for Kol?" Harry asked.
"You know, I have a bit of a problem, you see, my mother thinks I believe her, when she says, that she wants us all as a family, I'm not buying it for a minute, so I need your help," Kol said.
"What do you want me to do?" Harry asked.
"I want you to see what my mother is planning, Klaus says you a wielder, and I am a passionate admire of witches, so if you can use your magic to figure out what she's doing, I'd be ever so grateful," Kol stated.
"Um… why not ask her yourself?" Harry asked.
"You think she'd actually tell me what I want to know?" Kol deadpanned.
"Oh, yeah I guess I forgot the whole witch being immune to compulsion thing, I'll see what I can find out," Harry chuckled embarrassingly.
"Thank you, now I must be off, I have a party to get to," Kol bowed his head before heading back inside.
That was too close, he thought to himself.
Something's wrong… mother's spell… she's binding it… Henrik stated.
What… what spell is she doing? How is she binding it? Harry had a look of worry etched in his face.
I don't know… I'm not well versed in my mother's spells, Henrik replied.
Harry didn't know that Esther was placing a linking spell on all of her children, however, the spell wasn't going to work, seeing as how she didn't account for Henrik.
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"How are things progressing?" The hooded figure asked in a gruff and hoarse voice.
"Wonderfully, sir, soon you'll have everything ready," another figure replied.
"Good, how are things with the boy going?" he asked.
"Slow, but I've managed to direct him towards the right path, soon he'll be ready as well," the other man replied.
"Well done, now I'll have everything ready for my return… and soon everyone will bow down to me…" he chuckled, it sounded haunting and hoarse, lighting struck just outside the room, allowing a bit of light to shine in, revealing a disfigured man, half of his face scarred and burned.
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Alexis let out a strangled cry as he awoke as though he was given a jolt, he was panting heavily, his breathing was ragged, and he was covered in sweat. He sat in his bed for a few seconds, trying to control his breathing, mentally counting backwards from 100, as he continued he began to regain control over his breathing, his heart no longer felt as though it would bust out his chest.
He closed his eyes, and was finally breathing normally, he opened them and looked around, he realized that Ron, Seamus, and Dean were all looking at him with worry, well Seamus and Ron were, Dean has a mildly concerned look in his face.
"Is everything…" Ron began, but Alexis waved his hand closed Ron's curtains, he staggered as he got up, Seamus was about to help him, but with another wave, Seamus glowed an imperial red color and was suddenly frozen in place, only his eyes were moving, Dean sat there shocked by what he saw, even Ron was speechless once he opened his curtains once more.
Alexis didn't speak as he finally got up he quickly grabbed his toiletries and went to the bathroom, once inside he stripped himself off of his wet and sticky clothes, got into the shower and let the cold water touch his skin, sending waved of coldness throughout his entire body.
After getting clean and putting on his clothes he got out of the bathroom, he saw as Dean and Ron were looking at Seamus trying to revert whatever he did to him, "that's not going to work, and I wouldn't recommend trying anything… less you want him to be like that permanently," he spoke softly, his voice hoarse from the silent screaming he did in the shower.
He grabbed the rest of his things and was about to leave the dorm, when he turned around and waved his hand, and Seamus let out a sigh, as he could move again, before anyone could say or do anything, Alexis left the dorm.
Once he reached the common room he ignored everyone's cheers and continued to walk out of the portrait.
What is going on with me… why am I dreaming these things… what do they mean? I have to know… and I know who I need to talk to, he thought as he took another deep breath, as he let it out, he got a determined look in his eyes, he was going to figure out exactly what was going on with him, and he didn't care how far deep he had to go, he was going to see Harry once more.
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Nick smiled softly as the teen next to him was deep into his drawing, this feels… right…he thought to himself. Curiosity about what Jeremy was drawing, he decided to speak up as Bonnie was in the kitchen getting reacquainted with her mother. "Hey, Jeremy?"
"Yeah?" Jeremy asked as he looked up from his drawing to look at Nick, Jeremy couldn't help but let a small smile grace his lips, I still can't believe it's actually been a little over a month now… he thought.
"What are you drawing?" Nick asked.
"Is someone a little curious?" Jeremy smirked coyly.
"Maybe…" Nick replied with a coy smile of his own.
"Well, what would you give me if I tell you?" Jeremy asked.
"Hm… I don't know… how about… a reward," Nick replied as he leaned closer.
"What kind of reward?" Jeremy asked, placing his sketch pad on to the ground, maneuvering his body in the sofa, so that Nick was able to straddle him, he saw the boy's eyes darken with lust.
"How about… a message – he used his index finger to trace the outline of Jeremy's abs through the shirt – or a nice little quiet dinner, surrounded by magical lights – he leaned closer watching as Jeremy shivered with each movement – or why not a simple kiss," Nick leaned down and began giving Jeremy butterfly kisses, beginning from Jeremy's neck, moving upwards to his jaw, until he finally pressed his lips against Jeremy's.
Before they went any further, they heard someone clearing their throat, the looked up, or rather Nick looked up and Jeremy looked behind him to see Elena, Caroline, Matt, Bonnie, and Harry all looking at them with different reactions; Elena looks extremely flush with embarrassment, Caroline had her phone out – which recorded almost everything – and whined when they stopped, Matt was blushing slightly, Bonnie had to hide her laughter but was doing a poor job about it, and finally there was Harry, who looked like he was either thinking about ways to castrate Jeremy, or he was thinking about how much blackmail material he had.
"Are we interrupting something?" Harry asked with a raised eyebrow.
Both boys were turning red with embarrassment, they quickly broke apart, trying very hard to hide their arousal, which added more fuel to the flame, Nick was only able to say a single word that summed up everything that just happened, "fuck."
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