June 19th 2015

Mystic Falls

(Damon POV)

I was cooking breakfast this time, Enzo was helping because he had nothing better to do. Or so he said. He'd decided that, yes, he was going to stay with us. Which made it more people in the house but it spiced things up a bit. Bonnie didn't exactly like him but she had no choice in the matter.

We were cooking omelets and bacon buritos with egg and sausage. So far, we were doing great. Until Bonnie and Elena came in. They began to talk about what we should be having. Enzo just smiled. I was the one who actually said something back.

"If you don't want it, then cook something else. We've got pancakes cooking over on the oven."

"And you're not watching it to make sure it doesn't burn?"

"Enzo's working over there."

"He's not there now." Bonnie walked over to the oven.

"Stop micromanaging us. We already have Caroline who does that. Miss Judgey and Miss Sunshine."

"Breakfast is served." Enzo put the food on five different plates.

(Klaus POV)

"I'm just saying, Eli, if you actually thought what I did to Emeil was wrong then you would have gone down there and caught him instead of letting him die as you held Rebekah back. I eliminate those who terrorize my city, I should be allowed to terrorize when I choose to do so."

"Niklaus, that is a tyrant. I will not sit back and watch my brother become one of those. At least, not again. When summer is over, you will begin therapy with Camille. We already decided it last Spring." I rolled my eyes.

"Therapy. Do you really believe I need therapy?" He looked at me. That was a yes.

"Our family is between coming together and falling apart. What should I believe? It's not just you getting therapy. She's going to have group therapy as well as one on one with you." I grumbled. I'd been trying to convince him to let me tear Oliver apart, or at least Jackson's grandmother. My answer? No, obviously! Oh well. Tomorrow I'd be speaking with Kai, that's good. Today I was to have dinner with Kara. I hope today goes by fast. I need an alibi with Elijah.

So I dialled my father. "Niklaus?"

"Hello. I was wondering if you might be interested in a meeting on Saturday."

"Should I inform the other factions?"

"No, I'll do that. I appreciate the offer though. How are you doing without that thing you call a wife not here to cloud your judgement?"

"Niklaus, is it too hard to call her your mother? I find what you call her disrespectful."

"She'll get my respect when she earns my respect."

"Will you give her a chance?"

"Earning my respect is her job. She tried to kill me on countless occasions, I'd say that it's entirely her job. Would you like me to come over for dinner today? Elijah could watch the children, not that they'd be needing it at such a point. But then, you have to consider the fact that Kol is with them, not to mention Kai. Alone, Tyler and Jeremy do great."

"I would love to have you for dinner. Will the others be joining?"

"No, I wanted to have some alone time with you."

"Very well. I'll be expecting you." I hung up, ready to wake the children.

(Kai POV)

We were in the dining room, where we always had breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Unless it's a Saturday or Sunday. Then we eat at a restaurant. We were having toast, biscuits, jam, sausage patties, eggs, pancakes, and syrup. We had orange juice or another one of those morning drinks.

Today was bound to be fun. We were going to watch the play once again, but this time the actors were going to have costumes. Maybe tomorrow we could do some different awesome things. Maybe Six Flags?

I opened my biscuit, put a sausage patty on one side followed by some egg and closed it up. Now it's a Jimmy Dean. I smiled before putting jam in my other biscuit and on my toast, my toast got some syrup too, as did the rest of my eggs. I'm experimenting. I didn't do anything new with my pancakes, I ate those the way I always do.

(Jeremy POV)

We were now in the basement again. The costumes were all amazing. Some of them were sexy, some were cool like soldiers. Either way the king was dressed awesome, crown and cape and everything else. One even looked like a goddess in the clothes they were dressed in.

"We're going to watch the play today. They've practised enough. I've set everything I was supposed to already. Begin!"

"When shall we three meet again In thunder, lightning, or in rain?"

"When the hurlyburly's done, When the battle's lost and won."

"That will be ere the set of sun."

"Where the place?"

"Upon the heath."

"There to meet with Macbeth."

(Kol POV)

Tyler and Jeremy seemed to be a bit disturbed by what they'd watched. The people in the play had not messed up but they did actually kill each other. The King, Macbeth, Lady Macbeth, all of them were actually dead, but that's exactly how the plays went down in Shakespeare. Why should I change a master piece?

"Maybe you shouldn't have Romeo and Juliet played for Caroline." Jeremy replied. I shook my head.

"Nonsense. They'll love it. I do." I walked into the dining room where our lunch was already waiting along with the family. I sat down and began to eat, ready to move onto the next day. Next week we'd do another play! Yay!

"Thank you Kol, that was actually a great show." Kai replied. I nodded. At least someone could appreciate what I had to do to get it done. Now we could just enjoy ourselves on Saturday and Sunday. We should enjoy ourselves every day.

"How has your day been so far?" Beky asked. I smiled.

"It's been great Bekah. You should have been there."

"Well how do you feel about maybe a little dancing? I'm a good dancer."

"Why are you a good dancer?"

"Because I'm doing it almost all the time, not to mention sometimes Niky joins me." She smiled at Nik, who smiled right back. Okay, actually he beamed at us. "Niky? When they go to Mystic Falls to be with Damon, can I go too?"

"No. You would end up killing Elena." Eli and Beky both stared at him when he said that. He frowned. "So first I'm not allowed to plan to kill her and now I'm being judged for trying to keep her alive? What do you want from me?"

"I for one am proud of Niklaus." Finn said.

"As am I." Eli replied, smiling.

"But Niky you're supposed to hate her just as much as I do."

"One cannot be angry forever Beky. You got to kill her."

"And then she… ugh!" She looked away from him and began to eat, keeping quiet.

"I'm kind of proud of you too Nik. I'd thought for sure you'd always want to kill her."

"Niklaus, there aren't any motives behind forgiving her are there?"

"No, brother, of course not. As I have said, it does not do well to keep a grudge against someone you no longer have to see. That is all."

(Tyler POV)

I'd forgotten that Daddy wanted to kill Elena in the first place. We'd finished lunch and now were sitting in the living room. Uncle Kol had accepted the dancing thing with Aunt Beky. I was excited to see what types of songs we'd be dancing to. Right now we were watching TV.

Mmm. A date is another person. Ugh. Teachers. At least I no longer have to worry about teachers. Hehe. Idiot. He's nervous. I smirked. Who's the date? Tina. Obviously. Older siblings suck. Kind of happy to be a single child. Hm? Woah! Awesome party! I love Tina. Go Darwin! He's like a small Kol. Parents. Are. Weird….

The Refund? Seen it. He should know his console takes discs not cartridges. Immature humour. Doomed? Oh I'm so scared. He's small.

That's what bullies do. I agree. Harold shouldn't have done what he did... regettably? I knew what I'd do if I were Duncan. In fact I once was Duncan! A bear is stealing food. Chris... is hilarious. The squierrl is mean and not a morning person. Girls are weird. Who's getting kicked off? YES! Go Duncan! Chef! Go Lashawna! I love this show!

"What time is it!"

"Adventure Time!" Kol beamed, quickly putting the show on.

I sat forward, eager to begin the show. This is one of those shows I'd sit down and watch all day. Now I can kill you! ... MARRIED?! Finn and Jake. Little teady bears? That's cool. Whoo hoo! Mmm. Umm...Why is marriage good? Ugg! NO! He can't eat his wife... Hahaha. ...A total excuse to party with Finn and Jake. Sounds like something i might do... Hehehe. Jake. Help me celebrate my unmarriage. ...Isn't that called a divorce?

Dungeon hole. I like Jake's funny voice. Well not really funny, more of a deep voice. I've seen this episode. But unlike other shows, I loved this show. Horrible! I agree with Finn. Oh my gosh! A treasure vomitting chest. I know exactly where you might be. Love the cat. Hehehehe. Hehehe. Oh... Um... She's pissed.

"Can't we watch more Uncle Kol?" I begged but he shook his head.

(Jeremy POV)

"So which play do you want to watch next anyway?" Kol asked. I rolled my eyes.

"One where no one dies." Kol thought about it.

"A Midusmmer's Night Dream it is then." He smiled. "Or All's Well That Ends Well, As You Like It, The Merry Wives Of Windsor, The Merchant Of Venice, The Two Gentlemen Of Verona, The Comedy Of Errors, and Love's Labours Lost."

"I want to watch The Comedy Of Errors. Is that a comedy?" Ty asked.

"I would appreciate any of them." Kai said, bored, arms behind his head as he leaned against the wall. I looked at Kol.

"Comedy Of Errors sounds great to me."

"Then it's settled. Now what do we do?"

"Dance with me. I'm ready."

"Really?"

"Yes, come on. It'll be fun. I won't judge how you dance, no matter what. It's fun!" She smiled. Kol nodded.

"Dancing it is then."

(Kai POV)

The first song she played was Live For The Night. She was actually a good dancer. I could watch her dance all day if I wanted to, but they expected me to dance. Sadly, I wasn't in the mood… for some reason Bonnie wouldn't leave my mind. I really needed to apologize for what I did to her.

I was surprised when she started doing moves no human could possibly pull off. 'When I am dead.' Love that lyric. Especially the part about sleeping. If I were to be honest, I'd admit that a lot more things happened in this dimension than the one I was inside for what? 20 something years?

"Come on Kai! Stop watching my sister and dance!"

I began to dance, or actually I began to sway back and forth as the song ended. Rebekah's next song was by Rhianna. Only Girl In The World. … Why am I doing this again? I'm not having fun, but it's nice to listen to what Rebekah likes, that way I learn more about her.

"Usually Nik dances with me. But I wanted to share with your friends Kol."

"Great, we enjoy the hospitality." With that said, Kol and Rebekah stepped up the pace of their dancing, especially Rebekah though. You could tell she was enjoying herself greatly. The next song, Boom, was slow paced and Rebekah slowed to dance to the rhythm. Even going so far as to make her body move in what some would call sexy. I looked away, it was horrible watching it. I didn't want Kol to get the wrong idea, least of that he'd probably do anything about it but still…

The next song was 'Imma Bee' by Black Eyed Peas. I know this song! … I think. "After this, I'll play one more and then one of you can choose a song to play." Kol smiled.

"Thanks Beky."

"Welcome Kol." She beamed, beginning to dance to the song immediately. When the song was over she turned to Kol. "One more please Kol! I just got one more before I'm done."

"Your the one who invited us. I say yes and I have a song planned." That's the way it went, we were dancing to songs we chose to play after the London Bridge song Rebekah played and we all took turns choosing a song. I was out of breath after a few more songs but it had all been worth it.

The last song we got to listen to was Blurred Lines. "This is Nik's favourite song! Besides it counts in various ways. Don't agree sister?"

"Oh yes, he can never find where the line begins and ends." Some stupid inside joke I guess.

"Dinner!" Hayley called.

(Kol POV)

This time for dinner, we were having king ranch chicken. It was yellow cheese with chicken inside. Tasted like nachos to me. The other thing we were having was green beans, vegetable salad, normal salad and rice. In the vegetable salad we had peas, grapes, carrots, and other things I can't really name.

"Has anyone seen Nik today?"

"Niklaus is with his Father having some quality time, I think he needs it." Elijah answered Rebekah.

"Niky is always all over the place."

"He does it all the time. Or did in the 20th century."

"Nope, your lucky if you even have an inkling of where he might be if he's not with you. Nik's always been that way."

"As I have said, he is with his father." Elijah replied, interrupting me and Beky. "No need to worry."

"If you say Lijah."

"After all, Nik always tells you what he's up to." Elijah looked at her, brow raised.

"What are you implying Rebekah?" She smiled innocently.

"Oh. Nothing. I'm just being mean."

"Please stop being mean. I do not appreciate it." Beky giggled.

"No one likes it when someone's being mean to you."

"Exactly. But we'll stop Eli, promise."

"Thank you."

"Are you sure that's where Niklaus has gone Elijah? I'm not in agreement that he told you the truth. Niklaus never likes ditching out on family gatherings. I believe he might have lied to you." Finn replied after we finished. I frowned.

"Shut up Finn! You just don't like our brother!"

"Kol! Behave yourself. I'm sure Finn is just as concerned as you are about him."

"Klaus and Finn have always been at each others throats Elijah! Don't tell me you believe him!"

"Finn does not lie."

"I am insulted Kol. How dare you believe that of me."

"You almost tried to kill me last year! Of course I don't believe your so called concern!"

"I did not try to kill you."

"Did too!"

"I did not."

"Did. Too."

"Kol. Finn. Stop this squabble. I was there when Niklaus called Tyler. I heard Tyler agree with Niklaus that Niklaus could come over for dinner. Or that Niklaus could spend time with his pack."

"Has Niklaus ever not lied to him?" Finn asked, though he dropped the topic at the look our oldest brother gave him. I smirked, sticking my tongue out at Finn. Finn glared at me. "Kol, I suggest that you start behaving your age unless-"

"Only Nik can punish me Finn. We made an agreement. Touch me and Nik will be pissed." I smiled gleefully at his astonished look and we began to eat our food. I had successfully stood up for Nik.

(Klaus POV)

"So Klaus. How is dinner normally with your family? Are you sure they won't mind me taking you for one dinner?" I smiled at Kara as she set down the plates. The children, Van and his two sisters, were sitting on the sides of the table while I sat at the head and Kara sat at the other end.

"They won't mind. Are you sure it's okay for me to be here? I can leave if you want me to… need me to." Van opened his mouth but Kara cut him short.

"No, it's fine. It makes for an interesting dinner." I beamed.

"Happy to know I can make you happy." I waited, what did witches do for dinner? Stefan was outside, eating his own dinner, fried chicken. Kara didn't answer, just smile back and gave me my plate.

"Van please pray to our Ancestors for this food." Van nodded, and I tried to copy them.

"Dear Ancestors. We are grateful to you for this food you have provided and know that they have given their lives so that we might serve you longer and be more prosperous. We know that you will take care of us and love us when we need it most. Thank you for all you have given us." Then everyone replied.

"Thank you Ancestors." I smiled, repeating after them. Witches are weird… oh well.

We were having champagne, nuts, cheese, ham, and crackers. It was an appetizer. I ate my cheese, ham, and crackers together, like a lunchable from the store. I drank my champagne after my nuts. All of it was delicious.

"How was your appetizer?"

"It was great. I like your cooking already." She smiled before handing out our next meal. Roquefort flan, cheese souffle, terrine, quiche lorraine, bourbon. Am I going home drunk? I politely ate my fill as they ate theirs. There wasn't much talking, just slowly chewing and savouring the food. I knew what I was in, I knew how to behave. Hehe. Behave.

After we finished that course, she looked at me again. "Was that to your liking as well?" I beamed at her.

"How could it not be? I rather like the French cuisine." She began to pass out the next course as she asked another question.

"I take it you've probably tried lots of foods?"

"Actually, yes. I have. I love trying new things. I like to think of myself as adventurous." She smiled.

"I'm sure you are." I nodded in acknowledgement. Our next course was the main meal. Gumbo, salmon, red wine, and rice. It took a lot to make me drunk, so that was my only relief of having alcohol shoved down my throat.

That was the French way, what they were, to chew and savour the taste than just to eat it as fast as possible. I agree with the French really. If you're going to eat something, why not enjoy it as well? I personally take a deliberate sniff of my food, despite it not coming up to my nose, I had superior senses. I could smell it from my silverware from my mouth to my nose.

"What do you think of the gumbo? Sophie delivered it from her shop."

"Sophie cooked that? Amazing. I've never really tried that food. I usually only have home cooked meals. I like home cooked and restaurant cooked. And you?" I smiled at her, only trying to flirt this once. She almost blushed. I repeat, almost.

"I have no preferences." She handed out the next course. If I were human, I'd be full. I could tell Van and his sisters were almost full themselves. Not to mention buzzed. I withheld a chuckle.

Our next course was a cheese board, baguette, fruits, and nuts with vodka. There was swiss, american, white, and more than I could count, seven different flavours. I tried each of them myself, and had a few baguettes, a bit of fruit, some nuts, and a cup of vodka. I myself could possibly feel a buzz coming. I'd been having more than them and so was Kara. Though I had more than her.

"Mm… how was it?" She asked, giggling a bit. "It's not really cooked but still." I beamed, or actually just smiled at her.

"Délicieux." I smiled wider at having used the French language. She smiled wider in turn. She stood up, wobbled a bit and delivered the final course of dinner. A mason jar chocolate mousse. I ate it slowly than ever. I relished every single bite.

Van stood and brought us Kronenbourg and Dos Equis. I took a bottle of each and Kara did the same, Van and his sisters however shared the last two with each other. When I finished, I was just smiling, staring off into space.

After a while Kara hiccuped and stood, wobbling. "That was fantastic, don't you think?" I looked at her, took a minute to realize what she said and another to realize she was speaking to me. I nodded.

"Yes." I need to leave.

"Well that is all I have to serve. Thank you for joining us today for dinner. I shall see you tomorrow?" She asked, walking over to the couch. I found myself nodding as I walked out of the house. I was being dismissed.

"Thank you gracious Kara for inviting me to dinner tonight. I shall return the favour tomorrow. I *hic* will excuse myself, if you don't mind. *hic* I have to go home." I closed the door and fell over in bliss. I hummed as a face came to my sight. Stefan? "Ste*hic*an?"

"You are drunk. Why don't we go feed and have dinner with your pack? Elijah will know otherwise." I jumped. Dinner with Dad? Hmm… I grabbed Stefan's arm and vamped off to go find my father. He's in the bayou isn't he?

(Tyler POV)

I was getting worried myself, I didn't know where Daddy was and he usually showed himself to send us to bed. Instead I found Elijah with a blood bag and he offered it to me. I took it and looked at him.

"Where's Daddy?"

"At the bayou, apparently he just showed up a few minutes ago. He's fine. He'll be home tomorrow morning. Please drink that, it's for your own health. Your daddy wouldn't want you to miss out on your good night snack." I looked at it resentfully. Uncle Elijah was being nice about it… but I still wasn't comfortable knowing where this came from.

I put it down and shook my head. "I fed last night." He picked it up again and offered it again.

"It takes a lot of blood to keep a hybrid going."

"Uncle Elijah, I'm just not hungry." He nodded.

"If you're hungry during the night you can come find me and I'll feed you." He smiled. "Deal?" I smirked, nodding, happy that Uncle Elijah was being reasonable. Not that Daddy wouldn't have said that. "Thank you Tyler. I've asked the others if they need something, and now you kids and get to bed and sleep." He kissed my cheek and I returned the kiss… with a hug since apparently I was supposed to go to sleep.

(Damon POV)

"Damon, we should have a game night." Enzo said, having watched TV with us practically all day. Bonnie had left after dinner.

"What types of games would we play? I've got a few board games."

"No, I saw this commercial for Family Game Night Wii game. I'll go get one, if that's a yes. After all aren't you in charge of this… gathering?"

"… Yes. Go get it. How much do you need? You know what, you've got plans, I don't, here's a debit card." I handed him said card. "Knock yourself out. Not literally of course." I smiled at him. He smirked, showing off his sharp teeth as he stood and walked out with the card to go get the things for tomorrow. I stood, stretched, and walked upstairs to go to bed myself. Tonight Elena was sleeping in her own room.