A/N: Hey! This is the next chapter, I will be away from tomorrow for a week, so I won't be able to update until I get back.

Thank you for your reviews, and favourites.

I will try to post the Sequel to The Original Wife when I return. I wanted to finish this Fic first, this way I won't have 3 stories to update :)

Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters, they all belong to the creators and writers of The Vampire Diaries. Though I will take credit for Kahlan and Riley :)

Love at Second Sight

Chapter 13 - Consequences & Questions

"Mommmmyy!" Kahlan shouted for Elena, while staring at Elijah.

Elijah didn't know what to say as he turned around to the young girl who had caught him sneaking out. This situation was exactly what they were trying to avoid, inside he was cursing. He slowly turned around and smiled.

Kahlan stood with her arms crossed and a stern face, for a four year old she sure knew how to handle an adult. Footsteps could be heard from the hallway and both Riley and Elena came running in the room.

"Oh Crap!" Elena gasped out, putting a hand to her mouth. She seemed lost on what to do when she looked at Elijah with a 'oops' expression on his face.

"Mommy said a bad word!" Riley shouted out while moving towards Kahlan and standing in front of his sister in a protective way.

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean too. Mommy was just surprised." Elena knelt down infront of Kahlan and Riley, taking each of their hands. She didn't want to tell them like this, but every plan she had made so far hadn't worked out.

"You were going to meet him later, his name is Elijah and he is your dad" Elena had waited for this moment for years. In her mind she had seen herself telling them a thousand different ways, but why waste more time.

Her life had proved that life came with many surprises, she found the man she loved and lost him overnight. She lost her parents in a car accident, she got pregnant with twins. Elijah remembered her again, it was proof that you had to deal with the punches and Elijah and their kids deserved to know the truth.

"He not sick anymore" Kahlan asked quietly

"No he's not sick anymore, mommy made him remember. He wanted to meet you" Elena tried to explain carefully. The twins looked at Elijah judgingly, not knowing how to process the information.

Elijah thought it was best to say something, they didn't know him and maybe if he talked a little, it would become easier for them. He knelt down so he was eye level with them and spoke gently.

"It's very nice to meet you. I was going to go to the park with you today. Would you still like to go?" Elijah thought asking the twins would be a nicer way instead of just arriving, children could be versatile and he hoped that they would accept him.

Kahlan and Riley looked at eachother almost having a secret conversation between them. They then turned to Elijah and both nodded. It was Riley who ran to him and wrapped his arms around the top of Elijah's legs.

The two adults in the room were shocked at Riley's reaction. Elena knew he wanted to know his father, but never expected this reaction. It was like they had known each other since he was born. Elena's heart melted at the father-son bonding moment.

Kahlan kindly wrapped her hand around Elijah's and pulled him to the sofa. She was silent and after he sat down, Kahlan walked to another room returning a few minutes later with pieces of paper. Elena recognised the drawings, they were the ones about family.

Elijah took the drawings and gave a small smile, it hurt a little to see that his children felt his absence even if they never knew him. He made a promise here and now that he wouldn't never leave his family again. He would do everything he could to make up for not being there for them.

Kahlan and Riley didn't seem to care that this man who was their father had suddenly come back, they were excited to finally have a dad. The drawings gave the biggest clue, they constantly compared their lives to other childrens. Easily pinpointing what was missing.

Although Elena explained why they were without a father, it didn't mean they understood completely. So when he appeared at their house and their parenthood was revealed they didn't shy away. They finally got their wish, Riley especially. His birthday just gone he had wished for his mom to bring their dad home.

All four of them went to the zoo instead of the park, it was Elijah's treat and he wanted a memory that he was apart of. Watching the expression on their faces as they eyed the different animals made his smile even bigger. It was quite busy as it was a Saturday but it didn't suck the fun out of it.

They had seen some lions, giraffes and monkeys. The twins were hyped up on sugar from the ice cream, and as soon as the sugar rush had ended the twins were dead on their feet. Elena carried Riley, while Elijah had Kahlan snuggled in his arms with her head embedded in his neck.

They had bags of stuffed animals and pictures from their day out, Elijah had made sure to get copies of them. His first picture with his family would be framed first thing. And another would be wallet sized to take around with him always.

When they arrived at Elena's house, they immediately took Kahlan and Riley to bed. Without jostling and disturbing them too much the twins had been changed into pajamas. They easily settled into bed without a fuss, Elena kissed them both on the forehead.

Elijah gazed at his perfect children and watched them for a few minutes before he did the same as Elena and kissed them on the forehead. He quietly walked out the room, turning off the light on the way out, he left the door ajar and joined Elena in the hallway, they joined hands and went to the sitting room.

Elijah went back to his apartment that night, he had managed to find one that was suitable and spacious, he only moved in two weeks ago. He left Elena's house after they shared dinner, he couldn't stay over again. One he needed clean clothes and secondly it was the opposite of taking it slow.

He didn't want to rush with Elena, he wanted no mistakes. They had been apart for five years and Elijah didn't want to waste a moment more. He had promised to visit later on for the Sunday dinner but before that he needed to see someone, his brother.

It wasn't too early, so Elijah knocked on the door and waited for his brother to answer. He heard some shuffling and a small mumbling of "coming", soon after the door opened and Elijah watched his brothers surprised expression.

"Elijah...what brings you here brother" the voice asked curiously.

"Niklaus, I wanted to talk. I think it's long overdue" Elijah stood emotionless with his hands in his pockets.

"Brother...now is not the time. I have company right now" Klaus ran his hand through his hair and tugged on his Tshirt that he had put on just before answering the door.

"I think we have waited long enough, five years too long" Elijah said through gritted teeth, without looking at his brother Elijah stepped into Klaus's residence and made himself comfortable.

"Brother I don't know what you're talking about." Klaus offered a drink but Elijah declined it.

"I remember Niklaus, ALL OF IT! You called me after I left Elena's house. Asking me to pick you up and I did! I turned my car around in a storm and headed straight for you..." Elijah's breath hitched at reminicising the night of the accident.

Klaus had tears pooling in his eyes and his vision began to blur, he tried to forget that night more than once. "I didn't think..." He hesitated to respond.

"I was a corner away and you dove in front of the car! Or was you pushed? You had a record for getting into fights, it wasn't the first time you hit on a girl who was with someone!" The eldest Mikaelson siblings voice rose and watched as his little brothers face displayed guilt.

"You're not wrong" Klaus said timidly, "I didn't plan it and I certainly didn't think it would cause your accident! I'm sorry okay! I'm sorry!" Klaus pleaded for his brothers forgiveness, but that wasn't the only problem.

Elijah in a bold moment punched Klaus square on the face, it was just one hit but Elijah felt much better after it. Klaus wiped his bleeding lip with the back of his hand.

"Fine! Maybe I deserved that..." Klaus didn't get to finish his sentence as another punch came his way. Klaus stumbled back and checked his lip with his tongue.

"What was that for?!" Klaus shouted

"Why didn't you tell me? You let Elena take the blame, father HIT HER FOR SOMETHING YOU CAUSED! I have five years of my life...gone because of it. The only reason I remember everything now is because of Elena! She has two kids...MY KIDS! I missed everything because you hid the truth from me, from everyone!" Elijah had lost his temper now, it frustrated him that Klaus could sit idly by and watch his own brother live his life oblivious too the family he left behind.

"Is that true..?" An angelic voice came from behind them

"Caroline...love" Klaus made steps towards her but stopped when she repeated it again.

"Answer me! Is it true?" Caroline crossed her arms waiting for his answer.

Klaus felt defeated, he could only nod and watch as Caroline gasped in shock. Soon after she started to rush around the apartment, picking up her clothes and her belongings.

Elijah had said his piece and decided to leave. At this moment he couldn't feel sorry for his brother or for potentially destroying his relationship. He would feel guilty another day but not now.

Klaus had been the reason for the accident and even afterwards he never came forward with the truth. Maybe he could of found Elena sooner, he could have seen his children grow up, but now he'd never know.

"Caroline please don't leave...love I can explain.." Klaus followed behind her like a lost puppy.

"Explain...can you explain how my niece and nephew grew up without a father because their uncle neglected to tell the truth. It didn't have to be five years Klaus, and they only found each other by coincidence. I watched my best friend unravel because she had to bring up two babies without the man she loved! Explain that!" Caroline huffed and continued collecting her possessions

"I was scared alright! My father would have...he would have beaten me like usual. His favourite son in an accident and the bastard child was to blame. I'm sorry that it took Elena from him, but I couldn't deal with my fathers wrath again." Klaus looked terrified as he told Caroline of his childhood. Not many knew, but he thought that she was the one for him.

"Look I need time Klaus. I get it okay, but my best friend got hurt in the process and so did your brother. It's been five years and Elijah's whole life has changed in a matter of weeks, he has two kids that he should have seen grow up, but because your father blamed Elena, he took you all away."

Klaus nodded reluctantly, he understood what she was saying and wouldn't dispute it. His actions ate away at him everyday. At first he was going to tell someone, but once some time passed he just didn't have the courage to admit the truth. Eventually he moved out of the family house and away from Mikael, he didn't feel like he needed to admit the truth anymore.