Klaus has decided that after almost two years of being gone, Hayley and his siblings have been punished enough. Hope is almost three now and Nik is two, they are joined at the hip which makes Klaus beam with pride at how much family means to them at a young age. Kol has decided to stay back until he graduates from college. He pulls up outside of the compound and Kaylee picks up Nik in her arms while he grabs Hope, once they out of his car they set the kids down who instantly walk towards each other and grab hands. Klaus walks in first followed by Kaylee and the kids.
"Hello we have returned" Klaus announces.
Hayley rushes in the room followed by Elijah, Freya and Jackson.
"Hello family" Klaus says smirking.
"Where is Kol" Elijah asks?
"He stayed back to graduate and be with his lover" Kaylee says standing beside Klaus.
Hayley growls and she rushes to punch Klaus, he easily anticipates it and dodges to the left so she hits hair. Jackson goes to lunge at Klaus just as Hayley does and Kaylee steps forward her eyes flashing when Jackson and Hayley are thrown across the room, everyone looks at Kaylee but she is looking beside her to see Hope and Nik with their hands out glaring at them.
"Leave daddy mommy alone" Hope snaps.
Kaylee eyes soften and her face goes back to normal as Klaus scoops his kids up in his arms smiling at them.
"Looks like our children are very protective of us" Klaus says beaming as they rest their heads on his shoulder.
"Hope honey it's me your mommy" Hayley says shocked.
"You hurt daddy" she says.
"Oh no baby I am just mad at him" Hayley says.
"Meanie" Hope says.
Hayley face shatters at that word, she didn't realize how much Hope has taken to Klaus and Kaylee as her parents. It's Klaus's fault for taking her away from her mother.
"Well we have got acquainted and that is a long drive. We shall put the kids down for a nap and then we shall talk" Klaus says as he and Kaylee head upstairs to his old room before lying them in his old bed.
Once the kids are asleep,Klaus grasps Kaylee's hand in his and brings her in for a soft kiss.
"You have tamed the beast in me and for that you shall always be my queen in this dark realm of a world" Klaus says.
"You will always be my king" she says smiling.
A while later, everyone is sitting at the table. Klaus is sitting down at the head of the table with Kaylee at his side with her legs crossed.
"So it is time we claim our city back" Klaus says.
"You really expect anyone to stand beside you" Elijah asks?
"I do not actually need you to stand beside me Elijah or you Hayley, Freya. By the way immortality fits you. My wife and I are invincible alone and together. She is all I need to rule this empire. But if anyone of you stand in the way of me getting control again or tries to turn our kids against us because of wretched anger and jealousy. I will not hesitate to strike you down" Klaus says.
"How dare you gloat in self loathing while the mother of you child and your siblings all suffer from pain due to your paranoia and greed" Elijah says.
"Brother please save the speech for someone who cares. Now these are my rules and it will be in your best interest if you all agree" Klaus says.
"I will never agree to be your servant" Jackson hisses.
Kaylee Iooks at Jackson and shakes her head when Klaus grabs a fork and throws it at Jackson hitting him in his leg. Jackson groans and falls to the ground holding his leg.
"Klaus what the hell" Hayley says dropping to her husband's side and helping him pull the fork.
"Tell the lap dog to learn his spot or I shall curse you to spend the rest of your lives as wolves" Klaus says.
"I hate you" Hayley says.
"Feeling is mutual love" Klaus says when Hope and Nik run into his lap.
"Hey love bugs what are you doing up" Kaylee asks?
"We couldn't sleep" Hope says rubbing her eyes.
"Would you like mommy to tell you a story" Kaylee asks?
Nik nods his head yes and Klaus picks Hope up in his arms as Kaylee does the same to Nik.
"Once upon a time, there was a wolf king who fought a war for the most precious treasures in all the kingdom... His beautiful, little Princess and his handsome, little Prince.. But victory came at a price... Allies lost... New enemies made... And so the wolf king stood alone. Happily ever after it was not, but sometimes even the worst endings are not really endings at all... And you should know, my littlest wolves, that, even when all seems burnt to ash, in our story, there is always another chapter to be told" Klaus says.
By the time the story is over, both Hope and Nikolas are asleep and Klaus looks at them with admiration and love. Kaylee reaches over squeezing Klaus's hand so their wedding bands clash making a soft click.
"Always and forever" she whispers.
"For eternity love" Klaus says smiling at her.
Hayley is not sure what to say after this and either is Jackson, Freya or Elijah. Klaus stands up and strolls past them followed by Kaylee, they go upstairs as everyone watch them. They go in their old bedroom and close the door, the bold M on the door shining brightly. One door closes another one opens, well that's what they say.