Author's Note:

Review responses:

twilightlovengirl: I might just have to wait to see where my writing takes me with Klaroline, but with Elijah...I have some plans for him. Don't worry, he's not going to be alone. I promise.

wonderpanda10: I'm so glad that you enjoyed reading this story! Thank you:)

poet8034: I agree Klatherina should really have some romantic flashbacks on TVD or The Originals, but that sadly won't exactly happen anytime soon...

Lana: Umm...I think you may be on to something.

katherinemikaelson: I will go down Klatherina, if it kills me.

Thank you so much for giving this story a chance:)

Chapter XIV: The Bonding

"Dad."

Everyone in the room including Elijah and Rebekah looked at her in shock, Kol was so in shock that he lost his grip on Klaus. After Kol released his grip, Klaus flashed towards Katherine and Aria, his eyes held a protective look.

"Tatia?" Kol questioned his eyes narrowing on Katherine who was smart enough to keep her mouth shut.

"No, this is Katherina, her doppelganger." Klaus said in a calm tone as he wrapped an arm around her and the other hanging off of Aria' shoulder."This is our daughter, Aria Sophia Mikaelson."

His mother didn't seemed surprised as much as Mikael did, for once in his life he didn't seem to have the right words. He still couldn't believe that his bastard child had a family, one that loves him. Klaus in some sense knew he had bettered himself in front of Mikeal and it made him feel good.

"How is this possible?" Finn questioned breaking the silence.

Klaus proceed to tell his family of his past life after daggering them. After he finished all their attention turned to Aria, who shifted towards Katherina seeing that she had everyone attention.

"umm hi." She waved nervously, getting a soft chuckled from Kol.

"It can talk." He announced as all Katherine, Klaus and Elijah all sent him glares.

"Elena, don't be stupid. Even if you spent just one hour plotting to kill The Originals. They will still win." Damon tried to reason.

"What if their parents have the answer that we need? C'mon Damon we have to take the risk. We have to see Ester and Mikael about this." Elena countered.

Why couldn't they see that they could get rid of the Originals? Plus they would never have to deal with them ever again.

"Stefan...tell your girlfriend that she's on a suicide mission." Damon retorted while leaving out the door.

Elena sighed and looked towards Stefan with her puppy dog face, " Please Stefan. I need to do this."

"Lena, you know that I love you, and this is too dangerous. We never know what's crazy stuff is going on with The Originals anyways."

"I highly doubt that they would throw a ball,just so that they could kill us and invite the whole town there to watch." Elena snorted.

Stefan grabbed Elena's hand and rest one of his hand on her chin, forcing her to look into his oak green eyes. "Promise me that you won't go to this ball, seeing that Katherine is there as well as Aria, who might possibly hate you."

"Which I really never understood why..." She trailed off.

"Elena."

"Stefan." He gave her his 'serious vampire' look. Stefan truly cared for her and she knew that, but couldn't he give her own choice, her own say?

"Fine I won't go." She gave in as he smiled.

Only if they knew...

Katherine took one more look at her phone before sighing. He was late as usual, and he was the one to set up her with this date, she dared to call it. She took one sip of her forth coffee and was about to compel the waitress, when he walked in. She had to admit she was surprised when Klaus had called her over in the next town over for a chat.

"You look lovely today." He smiled as he sat down and winked to the lady that eyed him from the next table. Katherine eyed him suspiciously.

Something is up with him today.

Katherine smirked, "Careful Klaus, If I din't know any better I'd say you've a thing for me." She took another sip for her coffee.

"Come with me to my mother's ball." Katherine almost spat out the coffee and looked towards Klaus, "Did you just ask me to be your date?" She said bewildered.

Klaus smirked and leaned closer to the table, "My parents seem to think that we are together..."

"-expect that we aren't and never will be." She interrupted.

"Right, but my mother won't stop pestering me about you..."

"-and you want me to play the role of your girlfriend."

"Well Katherina, you are definitively smarter than you appear." Klaus leaned back in his chair. While Katherine looked at him trying to see what game he was playing.

"This is the part where you are suppose to agree and I grant you the permission of seeing Aria whenever you want." Klaus interrupted her thoughts.

"I can already see Aria whenever I want, Klaus. So tell me why I should help you with your family problems. I pretty sure that you can compel that blond girl that you've been crushing on." Katherine stated.

Klaus sighed, "I'm not granting you, your freedom Katherina, and mark my words, I will get Aria to turn against you if I have to. Isn't she that only thing you really have left that actually loves you?" Katherine glared at him.

"I could say the same for you as well. I highly doubt that your family will forgive you for everything that you've done to them." She shot back before she could stop herself.

Klaus' expression quickly began to change from cheerfulness to a dark expression that she couldn't read, but before he could even replied the same waitress that had been eyeing him for the longest moment came over to their table.

"Madam, your apple pie is ready." She said before giving Klaus a quick look.

She really has a thing for him...

Klaus' eyes trailed down Katherina's body as she leaned in to cut a piece of pie for herself.

Her outfits had definitely changed from the last five hundred years or so. They still scream, 'I'm a seductive bitch, don't dare mess with me'. Klaus would say that he wasn't dealing with Katherina Petrova anymore, but Katherine Pierce, the confidence woman that had the nerve to herself to bargain with Klaus Mikaelson.

"Is there something that you would like to say?" Katherina said interrupting his thoughts.

"How about you accept the offer or else."

"How about no." Katherine stated as she took another bite of her pie.

"What I don't understand is why me?" Katherine said gazing into his sea green eyes.

"I...My parents believe that I have finally found happiness and I need to prove to them I am not weak." He admitted, taking a bite of her pie. This was the first time she had ever seen Klaus so human. He may be a thousand year old vampire and in reality he was a man that seek approval from his parents.

"Okay." She said after putting some thought in.

"Okay?" Klaus rose his eyebrow.

Surely Katherina Petrova would not make a deal with no catch...

"But..."

Here it comes.

"As long as I stay in that house I want your protection." She said now leaning back on her chair waiting.

"Protection? From what?"

"I don't exactly seem fond of your sister or your father..."

"Alright then you have my word, no harm will come to you while you are by my side."

Katherine grinned, "Great now let's go shopping for my beautiful dress that you're going to help me find." Klaus sighed as he left a huge sum of money on table and followed after her.

...

"So what do you think about this one." Klaus looked up and was in shock at how well the dress fitted her slim but curvy figure. Katheirne smirked when Klaus remain quiet for a minute. The red elegant fabric looked ravishing on her, he had to admit.

This is Katherina Petrova, the girl that once betrayed. How can you even compliment her? How can you even imagine her as anything else besides an enemy?

In an tempt to cover his shock, "I've seen better."

"Whatever you say." She said in sing along voice, "I'm getting this one." He rolled his eyes and sighed for what seemed to be his fifth time.

"I really shouldn't have asked her." He muttered as take a sip of his coffee.

"I heard that, Klaus." She called.

...

"How can I help you today?" The old woman at the counter said in a cheerful voice. Katherine was about to compel the lady into giving her the dress for free when Klaus came up from behind and placed his arms around her waist.

She gasped lightly and playful hit his shoulder, "Klaus!"

"What?" He replied innocently. She shook her head and turned back to the lady who watched in amusement, "We would love to get this dress." Katherine said as she placed the plastic covered dress.

As the lady worked she looked back at Klaus and questioned, "Is this your wife?" Klaus froze for a second before replying, "Yes, yes she is." He smiled at Katherine. The moment the lady's attention left them, Katherine glared at him.

Does she really not see a ring on our fingers?

"Oh so this must be an anniversary or birthday gift then?"

"Anniversary." They both replied at the same time. Klaus smiled as he handed the lady his credit card.

"Aww that's so sweet. Here's your dress. I wish you the best of luck on your anniversary date." The lady winked.

After they were out the the store the quickly untwined their hands.

"That has to top one of my most weirdest moments ever." Katherine stated.

"Can I help you with something?" Aria questioned as she set her notebook aside. Her Uncle Lijah and Aunt Bekah were out with Uncle Finn helping him adjust to the modern time. As for her grandparents, they were not present at the house as well as her parents leaving her with her Uncle Kol.

"Let's go hunting." Kol said, "I'm bored." He added.

She sighed, "Fine but we have blood bags tha-"

"Blood bags?" He wrinkled his nose, "Please tell me, my dear niece that you hunt for the thrill." She merely shook her head leaving him in shock.

"Why not?" He said intruded by the fact.

"I can't control myself...plus I usually just drink mom or dad's blood." Kol raised his brow.

"Long story."

He nodded, "Well shall we?" He held out his arm.

A little blood won't hurt...will it?

She grinned, "Sure why not, Uncle Kol."

Kol returned her smiled mischievously, "I knew there was something in you that I would like."

...

"You've got to be kidding me. We're at school."

"Exactly. From what I've been told there are a lot of types to pick from." Kol smirked.

Aria rolled her eyes until she spotted a boy that looked very similar to Damon.

"How much do you wanna bet that I can get his blood without even using compulsion?" Aria said.

"I would love to see you try." Kol responded as he watched her approach the boy. She stuck her tongue out before heading over.

"Hi my name's Sophie. I'm kinda new here. Would you mind showing me around the sports areas. I really to join one soon." She smiled sweetly.

"Of course. The name's Justin. Captain of the soccer team and senior."

"So Justin got any girlfriend that I should be aware of." She said placing her hand in his.

"Nope. Been single for a month now actually." He smirked, "How about I take you the football stadium?"

"I would like that very much." She turned around and gave a quick wink at Kol before following the boy. Lucky for her there was no one outside not even security, seeing that the bell had already rung.

Ahh it seems as if Sheriff Forbes has been slacking...

Justin started to brag about how amazing of a soccer player he was and didn't even seem to notice Aria slipped away from his grip. He was such a self absorb boy.

Finally he turned, "Sophie!?"

Then he felt something blur past him, "Soph?" He questioned once more.

Thump. Thump. Thump. Thump. Thump.

She could feel his fear and before she knew it she appeared behind Justin and tapped his shoulder lightly. He jumped back in surprise as she could literally smell his blood as a result her fangs come out and her veins appeared on her face. The poor boy tripped over his feet as he started to run landing in front of Aria, who was ready to attack him.

Thump. Thump. Thump. Thump. Thump.

"Please don't hurt me. I never meant to get Jasmine pregnant. I swear." Aria cocked her head before smirking, "I'm sorry Justin but that's not my problem." Then she attacked his neck. The rush she had was incomparable to any rush she had felt before.

She was suddenly pushed away from her prey.

"I have to say that I didn't think that you had it in you, Aria." Kol smirked as he picked up the half unconscious body.

"You won't remember a single thing, expect for the fact that you were attack by an animal. You'll go back to your regular life with Jasmine." He compelled. Justin nodded and walked away in confusion.

"C'mon darling, your father will be looking for us and you might want to wipe your face."

Aria stopped. She had almost kill a human. One that was about to become a father. Suddenly she had the feeling of guilty and Kol noticed, " Relax, Darling. At least he is alive. Smile a little." She rolled her eyes.

"How was your day?" Klaus questioned as he sat next to Aria was busy drawing.

"It was amazing, Nik. I still can't believe that she happens to be your daughter." Kol interrupted, grabbing everyone else's attention as well.

"I wasn't talking to you."

"-She really is a great hunter if I do say so myself." Kol finished ignoring Klaus.

"You went hunting for human blood? I thought that we had an agreement not to feed from the necks of humans." Ester said glancing at her granddaughter and son. Yet Aria remained quiet as if she didn't feel guilty enough.

"I got bored and Aria didn't even use compulsion to lured him." That suddenly caught Mikael's undivided attention, and it made Klaus more protective of his child.

"It was my fault. I really shouldn't have gone." Aria spoke as all eyes rested on her.

"If you don't mind me asking sweetheart, where did you get your skills from?" Mikael questioned with curiosity.

Aria shrugged, "Something I've seen Dad and Mom do." Her answer seemed to caught Mikael off guard as he looked up to his bastard child and his wife, who was gleaming with pride.

"Have you ever practiced with any weaponry?" Klaus looked towards Aria to see if she need any help with answering the question.

"Umm I pretty good at archery and fencing." She replies as Katherine beamed proudly. Archery was something that ran in Petrova blood...sadly it wasn't true for herself or Elena. Klaus was proud to see that his sword skills was passed on.

"Hmm maybe one day you can show me." Mikael said before leaving the room with Esther trailing behind him.

Klaus rolled his eyes as he watched his siblings fight over stupid things, Katherina and him were for once weren't trying to kill each other, and Aria seemed happy, which made him happy.

"Hey Dad, Mom." Aria called. Klaus grinned, he didn't think that he could ever get tired of her calling him 'Dad.'

"Yes sweetheart." Katherine replied from across the room.

"Watch this." Aria closed her eyes and muttered some words that were unknown to Klaus and Katherine. For a second the water that was in the cup in front of Aria rose. Rebekah, Kol, Elijah and eve Finn stopped what they were doing to watch.

Then she opened her eyes and the water returned to the cup as she smiled, Did it work?"

Finn nodded, "How did you even?" He was speechless along with the rest of his siblings.

"This is truly something else, how are you able to do magic?" Rebekah questioned with shock. Although she did not show it, but she was jealous of her niece. If Rebekah hadn't turn to a vampire, she would be the one with a magical touch.

"But are you not a vampire." Kol pointed out.

Aria shrugged as Elijah cleared his throat, "I believe it has something do with the fact that mother was a witch and Aria seems to have inherited those abilities."

When Finn was able to get out of his shock he turned to Klaus, "Maybe I can help her with control the power." Klaus looked skeptical but nods slowly.

Katherine wrapped her arms around Aria and pulled her into a hug, "I'm so proud of you sweetie. We'll help you witchy stuff. I promise." Aria smiled showing off her dimples. A part of her was happy that she was able to prove herself and the half of her was excited to see her family together.

Then she yawned, "I'm go to bed now." Klaus nodded and escorted her to her bed room with Katherine following them.

"Night Mom, night Dad." Aria said slipping into her blankets.

"Night sweetheart."

"Night love." Klaus called out as he shut the door only to be faced by Katherina.

"I'm gonna go now." Katherine started to turn around but stopped as Klaus pulled her wrist. Slowly she looked up meeting his beautiful sea green eye. She could feel her heart jump, something that she hadn't felt in a long time.

"My room's that way, love. I'm sure one night wouldn't hurt." He whispered as he guided her towards his room.

A/N: So Klaus and Katherine, huh?

I promised you Klatherina moments, didn't I?

*Katherine seems to have an advantage over Klaus, which she just loves to use, doesn't she? I wanted to make Katherine a little bit more braver than she usually is around Klaus, so I get that this Katherine isn't very realistic...

Questions

-Did you enjoy this chapter?

-Who do you want to see as Aria's date to the ball?

-Now that you've seen what Aria is capable of doing in magic, what power do you think she will have complete control over? (hint: It's an element)

Oh and did anyone notice the Justin/Jasmine? If your a #Jasmintor then you would know...

I'll make you a deal.

If this story gets 110+ reviews, then I shall write an extremely detailed "ball" chapter in a week and update on 10/19/13 (USA.) Any less then that and I'll update whenever I feel like going on the computer and typing.

Okay so my opinions

TVD,

Damon and Jer in for some brotherly moments...made my heart all warm. Silas, that badass vampire(well not really a vampire cause that's not what he wants to be called). I miss Stefan. Oh and I might actually start to like Elena in season 5, who knows if she stops being a whiny bitch.

And as for The Originals,

I'm just so pissed off at Klaus at the moment it's not even funny! How the hell can he just trade in his brother...for what loyalty and trust? URGHH! I just feel bad for Elijah and Hayley might actually start to gain my respect. Still gotta love Rebekah:) Klaus obviously cares for his kid, seeing that he almost killed Hayley when he confronted her.

Anyone notice that the "good" brothers are in trouble?

-Elijah daggered

-Stefan stuck in a safe at the bottom of the lake.

-Jenny