"Do we have to go?" Kol whines. " I don't want too."
He kneels beside my chair, placing a hand on my thigh. "We could do something else instead."
"Kol, this is a family dinner and my Nana is going to be there. You're out of your rabbit ass mind if you think I'm going to skip that to have sex with you. Now, get off me and go put your suit on!"
Kol lets out a groan, falling backwards on the floor. "I don't wanna go! Why do I have to sit through a blasted dinner with your family?! I know them already!"
"You don't know my Nana, and she's the ultimate test into making it into this family. Just because you have this." I grab his Bennett family crest ring. "Doesn't mean you're a Bennett until you've gone through Rosa Bennett. Her word is golden and if you passed the test, then all is well."
Kol blows a raspberry, "you all listen to some old lady and let her decide if you can date? Are you nuts?"
"No, you dumb ass, it's just something that my family has always done for generations. Do you think I'm going to listen to my Nana if she doesn't like you? Hell no, but it'll be a lot harder for you in this family. And she'll give you hell."
Kol is quiet for a few seconds then the stupidest shit came out of his mouth.
"I can always kill her if she gives us any problems!"
"NO! You can't kill my great-grandmother, Kol! Just because she pisses you off doesn't mean it's an automatic, let's go slaughter an old lady! I will kill you myself!"
Kol smirks, leaning up until our faces inches apart. "Would you really kill me, Ororo?"
"No." is the immediate reply in my head, but the words didn't leave my mouth, but I know Kol already knew my true answer.
"You wouldn't, I know you, darling."
Kol brushes his lips against mine, gently placing a kiss on my lips.
"We have a problem!" Caroline throws the door open, throwing a pile of clothes on my bed.
She turns to me and Kol as we were pulling apart. "OH COME ON YOU TWO! Stop hogging her, Kol! I haven't had my girlfriend in three days because you're being a selfish dick and refusing to share!"
Caroline hits Kol with a spare shoe. He bats it to the side, grinning mischievously.
"Don't be a sore loser, Caroline. If you weren't running around with the doppelgänger, you would easily get her."
I was right about Bonnie and Caroline forgiving Elena. I didn't understand why but they did. Elena was still hounding me to "be her friend" but who would want to be friends with someone who point-blank told you they didn't care if you lived or died? Elena Gilbert.
Caroline scowls, "she's my friend! Not like you'd know what there is! When's the last time you've hung out with anyone that isn't Ororo or your brothers?"
Kol is silent for a few moments before he speaks, "there was Mary-Ann."
"Who the hell is Mary-Ann?" Caroline and I questioned at the same time, turning to glare at Kol.
"Calm down ladies, she was a witch that I used to make a golden dagger for my brother! She thought I loved her, she was a fool, of course. She's probably dead now. It's been ninety years at least. So, there's no need to get jealous."
Caroline scoffs before turning back to me.
"Back to the original problem, I don't know what to wear! I have all these clothes and nothing to wear! Look at this?! Hideous!" She holds up a knee-length pink lacy dress before throwing it back on the bed.
"This is a nightmare! I've got to look my best!" She runs a hand through her hair in frustration, pouting.
"Care, it's just a family dinner, not the Oscars. Just throw anything on."
"EXACTLY! It's the first time I've come to family dinner night, and I can't come looking hideous! You guys are going to some fancy restaurant out of town!" Caroline falls face-first onto the pile of clothes.
" I still don't understand why we have to attend! And wear formal clothes! They're worse than Elijah and his stupid parties!" Kol groans.
"Oh my god, I'm dealing with children! Shut up, Kol! You're going and that's final, put on your jacket. Caroline, get the red dress out the closet. It'll look good on you."
Care sits up, "since when did you have random dresses in your closet? You don't do dresses! You brought it for me didn't you?"
Of course, I picked out our outfits in advance. I couldn't have these two turning up looking any kind of way in front of my family. Embarrassing me and have my family clowning me.
Caroline rushes to the closet, throwing the door open. She spots her dress immediately, tenderly taking it out the closet. She places it against her body, smiling ear to ear. "It's perfect! Where's your dress?!"
"The one beside it, looks good doesn't it?"
"Oh, you bitch!"
"Please be on your best behaviour," I tell Kol quietly as we walk into the restaurant.
"Will you relax, darling?! I will be the perfect gentleman. Your family loves me! And if your Nana doesn't, by the end of the night she will." Kol smirks, tightening his grip on my waist.
"My dad hates you. My mom tolerates you."
"Well, don't you three look good." Dad smiles, greeting us at the entrance. Dad hugs Caroline, kiss her on the cheek. He and Kol share a tense and awkward handshake and stare off.
"You two done or y'all just going to stare at each other all night?" I questioned, unable to stand the silence.
"Don't do anything stupid, Mikaelson. Everyone is here except for Lucy but that isn't surprising. That girl is always running late. You're not going to like her guests but please don't make a scene. We can handle it at home later. Now, come on Nana's waiting for you." Dad says as he leads us through the restaurant and to a private dining room.
Caroline squeezes my hand nervously. "Oh my gosh, I'm excited! It's the official meeting the family dinner!"
"Caroline, you've known my family since we were in diapers."
"As best friends! Not lovers, Ororo! This is a first, and it's everyone including your Nana. She's a sweetheart to me when we were friends, but now we're dating. What if she doesn't think I'm good enough? What if she likes Kol better? What if she doesn't like either of us?! Oh my gosh, I'm terrified."
Great now, Caroline was panicking. "Care, you'll be fine. It's alright, my family adores you."
"This will be my first time meeting a family properly without slaughtering them. How do you think this will go?" Kol asks.
"There will be no slaughtering, you will be on your best behaviour! Both of you, no slick comments, no teasing, and please don't threaten anyone Kol!"
Kol holds his hands up, grinning. "I'm not making any promises, darling.
Caroline punches him in the shoulder. "Kol! Please don't ruin this for us. Impressing Nana is the goal to be part of this family!"
Dad clears his throat as we arrive at the table.
"Well I'll be, is that Ororo? It's only been a year since I've seen you. And you've grown."
Nana stands from the table, holding out her arms for a hug.
"Hi Nana," I smile, melting in her arms. Her hugs were always the best.
"Who's this young man? And it's so lovely to see you again, Caroline! You look beautiful!" Nana let's go, turning to Kol and Caroline.
"Hi, Nana," Carolina smiles shyly, hugging Nana.
"Kol Mikaelson." Kol smiles, holding out his hand.
"There's only one family in the supernatural community with that name. You're the second Original that's with one of my grandbabies. What's the deal?" Nana doesn't shake Kol's hand, she only stares at him suspiciously.
"I knew this was coming. Miss. Bennett, I only have the purest intentions for your granddaughter. I swear."
Nana scoffs, eying him in mistrust. "I'll believe when I see it. It's been passed down in the witch community to never trust a Mikaelson. I don't know how you managed to slide your way into my family, but I'm telling you the same thing I told your brother. If anything happens to my grandbaby, I'm coming after you. There's nothing on this earth that will stop me or my children from putting a white oak stake through your heart."
"Miss. Bennett, you won't have to worry about that. If anything happens to Ororo on my watch, I'll guarantee you, I'll be the one putting the stake through myself. I can't live without her."
The table is silent at Kols words. There's a small smile on Nana's face.
"That's exactly what I like to hear. Now, set down."
"Hey everyone, I'm so sorry I'm late! We had a small issue." Lucy rushes into the room as everyone pauses to stare at her guest.
"Are you serious?! You brought her?" Caroline shrieks as we all stare at Katherine.
"Of all people Lucy, Katherine was your choice?" Uncle Denzel let's out a sigh of disappointment, pouring himself a near glass full of wine.
"First two Mikaelson, now a doppelgänger, what's next? Anybody else got a surprise guest?" Nana questions as she looks around the table.
Katherine and Lucy awkwardly sit down next to her parents.
Mama clears her throat, "I invited Elijah and I know he'll drag his brother along. He's running late."
"Mama! Why would you invite Elijah?!"
"Because I like him, and he's good company. He's perfect for this family, and you need a man, not a teenager who refuses to grow up." She gives Kol a look of irritation.
What the hell?
"It's not for you to decide, and where's this coming from? You've liked Kol just fine and now all of a sudden you've got a problem with him? He's done nothing wrong!"
"Damn, you guys got any problems with Mason and Finn?" Bonnie turns to her parents and Shelia.
"No, I like them just fine." Shelia shrugs, sipping her wine as she watches our drama unfold.
"I love these two. Can't ask for better men looking after my baby girl."
"Where did this come from Ma? I don't understand!"
"You don't need to understand. Just know that I want the best for you and Elijah is that choice. Kol isn't, he's lacks everything that you need."
I love my mom, I do, but I'm about to flip this table over and beat her ass cause what the hell?!
"Mom, you're not making any sense." I shake my head confused.
"Something's not right with your mom," Caroline whispers in my ear. "She's never had a problem with Kol before."
Nana is quiet at the head of the table, watching us.
Dad placed his wine glass down, turning to Mama. "Anna, when Ororo was born what happened in New Orleans?"
Mama trails off from her rant about Kol to turn to Dad. "I... There was... We didn't have Ororo in New Orleans, Titus."
Bingo, that's not my Mama. I was born in New Orleans! And I caused a damn thunderstorm, lightning knocked out the hospital lights for a while.
"I'm going to say this one; Who the hell are you and where's my daughter?" Nana questions, glaring at the intruder.
"I am your daughter! It's me, Anna!"
"You must think I'm stupid! Everyone take hands!" Nana orders, as Dad holds Mama's forearm in a tight grip.
"What are we doing?" Caroline asks, confused as I grabbed her and Kols hands.
"Expelling this bitch from my mom. I've got a feeling I know exactly who this is. Don't I, Esther?"
Esther stops fighting Dads grip on her forearm as she turns to glare at me.
"Ayana said you'd figure out. You think you're so smart, don't you?! You don't know what you're dealing with! My children are the root of evil! They destroy everything they touch! You think you're safe because you have your little magic, you're not! They can't love! The only things they've ever cared about are themselves and their forsaken 'always and forever' mantra! Do you think Kol or Finn will choose one of you over their brothers? As soon as Nikaus breaks his curse, he's going to kill you and your family! You're dumb enough to help release this monster back into this world!"
"Alright, that's enough! You've said enough! Get the hell out of my daughter, you disgrace of a witch! You've stolen enough for my family, and I'll be damned if I have you steal my daughter and my granddaughters' happiness!" Nana rises from her seat, glaring down at Esther in uncontrollable rage.
Nana begins the chant to banish Esther as we join her.
"Umm, do I do it too? I don't think I have any magic." Caroline whispers.
"Your ring has magic, Care. Both of you need to chant to get this bitch out of my mom."
Caroline and Kol join us in chanting as Esther begins to yell and tremble.
"YOU'RE MAKING A MISTAKE! ORORO, DON'T MAKE THE SAME MISTAKE THE OTHERS HAVE DONE! I CAN HELP YOU! DON'T DOOM YOUR FAMILY!"
I wonder how long this bitch has been possessing my mom.
"How long have you been in my moms body?"
Esther let's out a pain filled laugh, "Two weeks, and you didn't even notice your precious Mommy wasn't there. You aren't the picture prefect daughter are you Ororo? Anna thinks you're the second coming Qetsiyah and that's a shame. You're nowhere near her if you're too stupid to point out a simple possession!"
"Get out of my mom, you pathetic bitch!" I drop Kol and Carolines' hands. This was taking too long, I'll just have to do it myself!
I extend my hand, looking directly into Esthers eyes as I say that chant to rip her soul out of my mom.
She lets out a scream before her eyes roll back and collapses to the floor. I let out a sigh, dropping my hand. Dad rushes to Mom, checking her pulse.
"She's okay! Anna! Anna, honey can you hear me?"
"I don't feel so good," I mumble as Caroline grabs my hand. "Ororo, look at me! Look at me." My vision blurs before everything goes black.