AFTER ELIJAH CONVINCED HIS BABY BROTHER, WE WERE FREED FROM THE WITCHES. However, I could not leave this dreadful town and Hayley wanted to stay to find her family. So we went back to the hotel with Elijah and he took our stuff. He led us to a huge white house, and I could already guess what would happen in the next months. They would want me to stay there like a prisoner until I pop out this kiddo, however, I will never be a prisoner ever again.
Besides, I could not let my brother suffer until the end of my pregnancy, he already suffered enough. However, I could not make rash decisions about this baby. I will give myself some time to think if I keep it or not.
I know that sounds selfish since I'm not considering if Nick wants this baby as well, but I'm selfish and I will always be.
Hayley pulls a sheet off of a crib, coughing because of the dust while I roll my eyes. I mean a werewolf with supernatural strength coughing because of dust, this is amusing.
"Are you alright?" Elijah asks the werewolf, examining her closely. I smile at that, it looks like Eli has a little crush on my werewolf friend. They would definitely look good together, I had to set them up I thought smirking. This would be quite amusing and it's not like I have anything better to do, well for now at least. I'm sure soon they would find a way to break the link, and then I will have fun slaughtering them all.
"Just dust. This place is ancient." Hayley answers.
" Yes, it should serve our purposes. It's a sanctuary from our business in the Quarter. " then Elijah turns his head to me " Right now, you are the most important person in this family. You need a good home. So I'm curious... in all this time, has anyone asked you how you feel?"
" About being linked to an annoying little witch and having to be prisoner is this awful dusty place until I pop out a miracle baby? " I respond sarcastically.
Elijah shakes his head " About being a mother."
" Oh, that. My mother was completely shitty she kept popping out kids without taking care of those she already had. I had tons of little siblings always crying and yammering, it was awful... She wasn't really present in my life, especially since I was a failure and all. She never hugged me or anything since you know I could kill her just by touching her...She died when I was sixteen not that it changed anything in my life. Oh, and her food was awful. But I turned out just fine " I tell him trying to be detached, however inside I'm panicking knowing I would be a terrible mother. I don't have a fiber of motherly instinct in my body, I mean I killed my siblings who were kids and I don't even feel bad about it.
"Says the girl who told me likes stabbing people when we first meet, " Hayley says playfully, while I send her a wink not offended at all.
"I'm sorry Elizabeth no child should go through that because they are different. How many siblings do you have? " the original inquired.
" Eight, I am the third oldest, well was, four of them died not that I care"
"We also lost three of our siblings, one before we were turned and two recently. May I ask how did your siblings deceased?"
" Oh, two complete psychopaths came to our house and murdered them. Jessica and Josh were hunged on the stairwell. Amanda was stabbed with a hunting knife in her abdomen. Joey was drowned and Josette lost her spleen, but I'm sure she's fine you can survive without a spleen. There was blood everywhere, it was quite the scene " I say completed detached as if I was talking about the grocery list.
Hayley and Elijah looked at me horrified, I guess I was too nonchalant about my siblings being brutally murdered. They would never be more horrified if they knew the truth.
Elijah smiles at me reassuringly " I'm sorry Elizabeth it must have been a horrifying experience. But rest assured, I will always protect you, the two of you," he says looking at both Hayley and me. "You have my word on that."
Nick appears a smug smile on his face "And noble Elijah always keeps his word."
Elijah turns his head to his brother and asks "Is it done?"
"As a matter of fact, yes. Your underhanded deal worked quite well. Marcel was only too happy to accept my blood even as he accepted my heartfelt apologies. His man, Thierry, yet lives, and I remain a welcome guest in the French Quarter. My only concern now is this coven of impudent witches."
"I believe them to be honorable. They did release Hayley to me. Although, they haven't been entirely forthcoming. Marcel obviously has something that they need. They don't want him dead. There must be a reason why." Elijah responds to his brother.
I snort at " Obviously" all heads turn to go me questionably.
" Pray to tell us what you know love, after all, you are a witch as well"
I roll my eyes when he mentions me being a witch " I'm not a witch Nicky, I'm a siphon it's different but I guess I can't expect much intelligence from a dog... Obviously, Marcel is not really their target. A low life bloodsucker can't control the witches without having a witch on his side. I'm guessing he has a very powerful witch that helps him and they want her. Surely to punish her for siding with vampires or to sacrifice for her magic. Either wouldn't be surprising, witches are judgmental vindicative power-hungry little things "
Kaus looks like he wants to rip my head off, but I only smile at him satisfied.
" It makes sense, Niklaus. We have to find out more about Marcel's witch" Elijah tells his brother.
" Now love, we must establish some rules. You can't use your magic, nor can leave this House. Your werewolf friend shouldn't leave either, werewolves aren't allowed in the French Quarter. Unless she wants to die of course"
" Yeah, no one is stopping me from practicing magic ever again, especially a little doggie like you. And I'm not going to be your prisoner until I pop out your kiddo"
Klaus menacingly approaches me, but Elijah stops him. "Elizabeth, we are only concerned about your safety. If you use your magic Marcel's witch will sense it and he will execute you. Maybe you could leave the house, but with an escort to ensure your well-being"
" His witch won't sense me, I'm cloaked. I have been doing magic since I came to this annoying city and I am still standing. Besides if he comes after me, I'll just kill him and all of his little friends. As for an escort, I am perfectly capable of defending myself. I learned karate when I was twelve and I have actual magic powers. I could kill all of you without any difficulties" I tell the brothers gloating.
Hayley knew I had been forbidden to do magic and wouldn't let anyone stop me ever again.
" I'm the original hybrid, I can't be killed, love" Klaus laughs humorously.
" Well, love," I tell him mockingly " The only reason you live right now is thanks to magic. If I suck all the magic out of you, you simply die just like any other supernatural that I siphon"
Elijah and Klaus look surprised at this information, they thought they were invincible but I had the power to end them in my hands literally. Sensing the tension Elijah tries to change the subject "You told us you are cloaked, is it because you are hiding from someone? "If there is any threat to you, you must inform us" the original added when I didn't respond.
I groan knowing he wouldn't leave the subject alone, but I couldn't tell him the truth at least the whole truth. " There are these vampires called the Strix. They kidnapped me because they wanted me to heal a hot vampire, tris with amazing blue eyes from a werewolf bite. As soon as I did I left, I don't really want to be their siphon slave each time they get bitten by a werewolf. So I cloaked myself in case they wanted to kidnap me again"
" Wonderful Elijah, I hope your little organization is not going to be a problem," said Klaus sarcastically.
" Great, now that we know each other deepest secrets, I'm going to choose the best room in this dusty place," I said as I begin to walk away.
But I stopped by an arm grabbing me. I turn my head to see Klaus " We are not finished, love".
I angrily grab Klaus with my other arm siphoning him making it hurt in purpose. He groans in pain and I felt a rush of power through me, it feels different since he two supernatural creatures. It feels amazing. " This is better than sex" I mutter amazed.
I can hear Hayley laughing loudly in the background.
" Listen to me Niky" I continue siphoning him but make it less painful " Don't ever touch without my permission. It's not because I am having your kiddo that you own me. I can do what I want whenever I want. No one is locking me up or stopping me from doing magic ever again"
Then I remove my hand and smile cheerfully " Great, now that we understand each other. I'm going to find a room" I take my stuff and walk away from the scene, closing the door with my powers.
" I'm going to kill her" Klaus roars angrily ready to go after her. He felt weak when she was siphoning him and he was going to make her pay. But his brother stops him " You won't touch her, she is pregnant with your child Niklaus"
"But she just tried to kill me, brother "
" Perhaps this will teach you some manners. She is pregnant Niklaus you must be patient and control yourself"
"There is something wrong with her Elijah, she is bloody insane" Klaus tries to reason with his brother.
Hayley laughs " Because she kicked your narcissistic psychotic ass there is something wrong with her? You should listen to Elijah, Lizzie had a crappy childhood so be patient with her. Sure she is weird and a little sociopathic but you are not better than her, once you gain her trust she is very loyal. I can't say the same thing for you" With that Hayley leaves the room not wanting to face the hybrid's anger.
Klaus daggers his brother.