Salvatore Boarding House (Klaus's POV)
"Enough" I finally declared as I rose to my feet. "Look I get everyone has an opinion but right now the only opinion that matters is mine and I say we fight. I don't know what's out there or how strong this Illianna chick is but what I do know is that I can't just sit here and wait to be okay. Right now the town is in jeopardy and as Aiden has constantly repeated I'm the only with the power to stop what's coming. So I say let's stop it here and now."
As I watched Alexandra go off on her little spiel I couldn't help but find myself suddenly fancying my sworn enemy. I'll admit since seeing her again my emotions as much I try to hide and deny them have been all over the place. First there was utter hatred, then there was softness and worry, now this. It seems I still get a bit aroused when the young psychic takes charge. Which for me is still one of her sexiest and most aggravating quality. Interesting how up until know I hadn't seen much of it. However this right here is the girl I trained, this is the woman that once stood by side, this is the person the supernatural world knew and feared by the only moniker that matters, The Original Soldier.
Alex's Pov
As I found myself somewhat lost, and confused by the look I was now receiving from Klaus it would be Aiden who luckily enough would bring me back to reality.
"So Alex I assume you have some sort of idea and or plan on how you're going to combat Illianna?"
Breaking eye contact with the ex, I immediately turn my attention to the clear worry wort of the group. "Honestly no I don't. I mean how am I suppose to come up with a plan when I know next to nothing about our enemy, besides the fact that she's some kind of a demon who through the years have spawned a litter of mystical carbon copies. No offense Elena" I shot out in one breath.
"None taken." replied the doppelganger
"See and that right there is why I think we should hold off on attacking. At least until we can find a weakness or something to go off of that will ensure that this doesn't turn in to a travesty." expressed Aiden
I'm not sure what it was, whether it was emotional, mental, or magical, but upon hearing the words that came out of Aiden's mouth something in me turned on. By no means did I feel Aiden was wrong in wanting to be cautious, but in this moment and with the hand we'd been dealt it didn't seem like we had the option to just sit and wait. I mean when you looked out the window it looked like a natural disaster was taking place, add that with the dark amount of energy I felt accumulating in one spot and you'd see that the written was on the wall.
"Aiden I'm sorry to say this but you need to shut up." As those words came out of my mouth I could swear in that very instant my stomach dropped. I didn't want to say it especially since if it hadn't been for Aiden I don't know where I'd be right now with the whole Amelia trying to end my existence thing. However he was instilling fear and doubt into the minds of the very same people I needed at their best if we were to stand any kind of a chance against Illianna. I will admit though the fact that everyone's bottom jaw dropped and all eyes were on me after I made that initial comment wasn't helping any, but I had to go on.
"Right now we don't have the luxury of waiting around and doing research in hopes of finding something concrete to go into battle with. Now I don't know if it's because you're worried I'm still not at one hundred percent or if you just lack faith in me and honestly right now I could careless. Mystic Falls is literally about to go to hell in a handbasket if we don't go out there and do something. It would be perfect and convenient if we had something to go on but we don't, this is reality. It's messy, it sucks, and sometimes without warning it just throws crap at you so you better be ready to duck. So Aiden, are you ready to duck?"
In the few seconds after I asked that question if a pin, or hell even a hair follicle had fallen on the floor I'm certain everyone would have been able to hear it. It was that quiet.
Following a half chuckle Aiden finally responds, "Well I guess I'm ducking whether I want to or not."
Immediately after Aiden answered the atmosphere in the boarding house was now back to that of positivity and hope. Which is what we all needed to have if we were going to pull this off.
Now back in leadership mode I instinctually started delegating.
"Ok so here's how this is going to go. Matt, Jeremy, and Brianna you three will stay here, you're on baby sitting duty for the new vamp down stairs. Elena, Caroline, Stefan, and Damon, I want you guys to go around town and help as many people as you can. This weather is on a whole other supernatural level and I doubt the citizens of Mystic Falls are prepared for something like this. Plus if by some unlucky stroke of chance some demon or whatever gets pass my group and into the city you guys are the second line of defense. With that in mind Klause, Aiden, Rebekah, and yes you as well Silas are all with me. Any questions?" As I peered around the room waiting from someone to object or question my group assigning I slowly began to notice that the look on everyone's face was that of determination, and boy did it bring joy to my heart. With no one contesting my made up hail mary plan I quickly ended the group huddle. "Alright then let's move people."
As everyone else scattered to get ready and prepare for there upcoming tasks. I decided to take the minute I had alone to exhale and reassure myself that everyone and everything would be ok. I mean I was able to convince everyone else to believe in me, now I just needed to believe in myself.
"Having a moment love?" Upon hearing his unwarranted comment, I instinctually let out a semi annoyed sigh before then turning in the direction of his voice only to find the original hybrid reentering the living room.
"Can I help you with something?" I asked Sarcastically.
"Well correct if I'm wrong but I think I heard you nominate me and Rebekah for your halfcock save the town plan. Only I don't remember volunteering." stated Klaus with his signature devious half smile plastered clear across his face.
"You didn't but you were here and I needed bodies. So consider yourself drafted. Now is there anything else or did you just come in here to admire my beauty?" I fired back
"Well now that you mention it there is something else." answered Klaus as he began closing the gap that was once between once. When Klaus got closer I could see in his eyes that he meant business. And to be frank I don't know if I was ready or could handle whatever the original hybrid was about to throw my way on top of everything else I'm now facing.
Now face to face Klaus softly begins to address me. I assume as to not draw attention to us as everyone was still moving around the boarding house. Some were getting weapons, others were grabbing clothes and a selected few were having touching moments.
"There's been a question that has plagued my mind for years now and up until today I had ceded to never knowing the answer. I mean how could I ever get one with the only person who could answer it supposedly dead." stated Klaus
The second Klaus paused I quickly attempted to stop this conversation before it started. Seeing as this was not something I was ready to talk about at this very second.
"Klaus don't go there."I stressed
"Come now I surely deserve an answer, I mean all the time we spent together and then puff just like that you take off. No warning, no good bye. Talk about a betrayal."
I could feel my heart strings being pulled at and it was definitely for the worse. We were about to go try an take on a demon for the first time ever and he chooses now to grill me. I was trying my hardest to keep my feelings bottled up but for some reason I couldn't. I could feel all the love, hurt, and shame from years ago rising up to the surface and the only thing that was keeping them from spilling out was the fact that I hadn't said a word yet in reference to the topic Klaus is now trying to push.
"This is neither the time nor place for this kind of conversation and you know it. You're just trying to back me in a corner and bully the answer out of me, well it ain't happening." I got out as I fought back tears and emotions
Persistent as always Klaus finally said the words. "I just want to know why, why did you leave."
As I heard the words it felt as though I had swallowed a huge horse size pill, and I knew if I tried to answer and or address this specific topic I would crumble and right now I wasn't afforded that luxury.
"I don't have time for this." I quickly shot out before darting to the right as I attempted to blow pass Klaus on my b-line for the foyer.
However the hybrid's reflexes as always wasn't one to be trifled with. With little to no effort Klaus quickly turns to his side and grabs hold of my left arm causing me to stop dead in my tracks. As I spun around to look him in the eyes I saw something I wasn't prepared for. The vulnerability that showed in his face at this very moment was one I had only every seen twice in my life and right now it shook my very being. Yet the worst part was still to come as I watched him go to form words.
"I just need to know why Alexandra."
Sticking to my guns on this matter was almost unbearable. But it was in this very moment that I knew what I had to do in order to be able walk way from this conversation. I had to be him, I had to disconnected from emotions and become distant. Sure I would acure his wrath at a later date but that didn't matter, what mattered was the fight we had today.
As I used my right hand to push Klaus's hand off of mine I said the words, "You don't get to know why."
I swear I saw his face shatter but instead of waiting for any kind of reply or action I quickly turned back around and began making my way towards the front door. As I entered in the foyer I was greeted by a stoic Silas. Not that he needed to say anything, I mean his face said it all. However this was another ex I didn't have time to deal with. So I just continued on towards the front door where Rebekah, and Aiden were now waiting for us seeing as Damon's group had just left not to long ago.
Klaus's Pov
"You don't get to know why."
Those words echoed through my entire being bringing with it a pain I was not accustomed to. And it angered me in a way that meant only one thing, someone had to die. As I watched the newly made enemy enter in to the foyer I saw Silas shoot me a look. It was clear the immortal was holding out hope for some chance of being reunited with Amelia even if it was only through Alex and sadly for him that wasn't going to happen.
If Alex thought I was through with her then she would be in for a rude awakening. For I am Niklaus Mikaelson the original hybrid, no one denies me!
I just had to bide my time for the perfect moment. With a new sense of anger and hatred in me for Alex I began making my way towards the foyer. As I slowly entered the foyer I was just in time to here the little psychic say that we were going to vamp speed over to the old fell church ruins seeing as it would be faster and more convenient. She then further explained the pairings saying that Rebekah would carry her and Silas, while I carried Aiden. No doubt she wanted to keep me Silas apart due to our weird entanglement with the same woman and I know for a fact that she wanted to stay as far away from me as possible after what she just pulled in the living room. But sadly it wouldn't work seeing as I was now provided with such a great opportunity. For you see the second the front door opened I quickly sped pass Aiden, Silas, and Rebekah all the while making sure to grab a hold of Alexandra as I continued on my way to a rather different location then the one originally planned. For you see I will get my answer.
