Chapter 36: Plans

He watched his youngest brother pacing, Kol hadn't calmed down since the night before when he told them he had finally found the witches.

Elijah stood tense next to him, he had been quiet since they agreed to all come to the meeting. Klaus knew what was going through his brother's mind, if this worked he would lose Jeremy. Maybe not completely but for him it would be a couple hundred years before he saw him again, and that was probably worse than losing him.

Finally, he looked at the young human, Jeremy was the only one sitting. He was on the ground between his and Elijah's feet, he had brought a sketch book and was lost in whatever he was working. Klaus was worried about him. He had seen Jeremy tense up when Kol told them, he also noticed the human had barley spoke a word the whole day. He wondered if Jeremy was worried about the same things he and Elijah were.

He was about to tell Kol, to stop moving so much, when he heard people approaching them. The noise wasn't unnoticed as both Kol and Elijah tensed and looked in the direction it was coming from.

He had been expecting all women but the coven as they entered the clearing was led by a man and had several other males in the group.

"My name is Carrick" The man bowed his head slightly.

Klaus let his brother take the lead, he was better with people, and Jeremy was adamant they don't kill anyone.

"Elijah, and these are my brothers Kol and Niklaus and our friend Jeremy." He said pointing to each as he named them. Klaus noticed they had formed a small circle around the hunter and smiled.

"You understand what we are in need of?" Elijah asked.

The man nodded, "We spent the night going over what your brother told us. I'm afraid we are unsure we can help you. Even if he is correct and that your blood is powerful enough to work the spell, we just don't know how to write a spell to send someone through time." The man looked unhappy at their failure.

"You will not have to." Klaus turned surprised by Kol's words, "I have done that for you." Kol reached into his jacket and pulled out a handful of papers. He handed them to the man and returned to his spot. Not once did he look at his brothers or Jeremy.

Jeremy went to say something, but Klaus squeezed his hand. Now was not the time to question what Kol had been doing. That would have to wait until they were all home.

The group of witches all circled their leader, all trying to read over the papers.

"That's not possible." A woman said, pointing to one of the pages.

"If this works," A man said point to one spot, "Then this here should too." He said pointing to a different page.

"If their blood is this powerful, this could work." Said another woman as she shoved her way closer to their leader.

"Imagine, what could be done with something this …." The man was cut off but someone else pointing out an ingredient they would have to find.

As the group whispered over the pages, Klaus looked over Kol. His brother seemed to be trying to avoid looking at any of them. He felt Elijah move to stand behind Kol, he had to focus his hearing, to hear what his brother whispered, "It is alright, to want to return to your time Kol. Don't feel guilty. It will all work out little brother." He reached over and grabbed his little brothers shoulder, showing he agreed with Elijah.

Kol gave a small smirk and nodded his head. Klaus was grateful for Elijah. He had not realized what had been bothering Kol, but his brother hadn't missed it.

He felt Jeremy move next to Kol, the human may not have heard what Elijah said but he still moved and took Kol's hand.

"I think this may be possible." Carrick said, interrupting their moment.

The witch approached Kol, "You, young man, have an astonishing understanding of magic." Klaus heard Jeremy choke back a laugh at the young man remark. He even saw Kol smile at it. "We could use your knowledge. Are you sure you wish to leave?"

"Yes."

"Give us a few days to learn the spell and prepare. If this spell works. We would wish for some of your blood as payment to use for our own spells." The man finished and walked away.

Klaus wasn't sure how he felt about giving them blood, he also didn't want them to know about the time traveling or that their blood was powerful. He knew Jeremy did not want any of them killed but he was unsure that letting them live was smart.

Everyone remained silent until they returned to the house.

Once inside Jeremy spun on Kol, "Why didn't you tell me you were working on a spell?" Klaus noticed his voice was more hurt then angry.

"You finally seemed to be enjoying it here." Kol replied, "I know what it's like for you back home, and I know it's only going to get more messed up once we go back and you talk to everyone. I didn't want to bring it up. Jer, I just wanted you to enjoy this while you could."

Klaus watched the emotions play out on both of their faces, finally Jeremy looked down at the floor, "You still could have told us." And the human walked away.

He pushed Elijah to follow and when Kol went to move, he grabbed his brothers arm and pulled him back, "A minute brother."

Kol looked like he wanted to argue but Klaus tightened his grip and pulled Kol out of hearing range.

"I need you to make a potion." Klaus said once they were far enough away. His brother looked at him confused.

"Jeremy insists we cannot kill the witches, so we need to make them forget." Know he could see his brothers mind working, something he always enjoyed watched unless it was aimed at him. He always appreciated how clever and quick witted his brother could be, hopefully that brain would save him from having to upset their young hunter.

"I think I know something, but I'll need the night and to steal something from younger me." Kol more mumbled then said as he worked it though his head, "But how are you going to get the witches to drink it?"

Now it was his turn to think, "What about wine? We celebrate sending them home. Invite the coven to join us and put the potion in the wine."

Kol smirked, "I'll need some ingredients from town, might as well go now. Elijah is probably getting Jer to not be mad, so they won't notice I'm gone." And then he was gone.

Klaus took a minute to go over their plan, he would much rather kill the witches leaving no chance of them getting their memories back. But all of them had given Jeremy their word. Perhaps he would write their names somewhere and keep an eye on them, only killing them if they started causing problems.

He trusted Kol with the potion, he just hoped it worked.

As he made his way back inside, he noticed the house was quiet, silently making his way up the stairs and looking in the room Jeremy had taken over, he saw Jeremy asleep against Elijah's chest and his brother reading.

When Elijah heard him in the door way he looked away from his book, "He is not angry with Kol, just upset that Kol felt the need to hide it from all of us. A feeling I share." He whispered, "I believe our brother feels guilty, that he gets to return with Jeremy while we have to live through the years waiting." Elijah looked sad.

"Perhaps brother, but there is nothing to be done about it. For now, enjoy him and worry about the future later." He gave his brother a smile and went to his room.

After he changed and laid down, he let the small ball of guilt in his stomach grow. He had an idea to make the waiting easier on Elijah. But he knew his brother would never agree.

He fell asleep sometime after he heard Kol return.