Pairing: Freya/Dana (F/f) hand/beach paddle

Saturday, January 20, 2011

Fun Town

4pm

Elijah made sure that Vanessa left with the rest of the ladies to go out to lunch and shop. That meant he was on birthday party dad duty. He sat at a chipped formica table in the shade of puce and listened to a mother complain about the prices at their "all-inclusive vacation."

"All-inclusive, my ass, I told Brent... It was a total rip off. To go to the five star restaurants, you had to pay. Next time, we're going to Disney...," the sharp faced blond said to her friend.

"But I thought you liked Punta Cana, Delores...," the other woman said.

Elijah tried to block them out and focus on watching the kids. Klaus had taken everyone else except Kol home. Connor and Erik needed to sleep and everyone else was just done. Elijah felt like the party was finally wrapping up.

Elijah's vampire hearing zoned in on the children.

Penny was playing miniature golf with another little girl whose name he didn't know.

"...well, maybe if you weren't so fat!" he heard Penny say. Oh God, his brother was in over his head with that child, Elijah thought as he started to get up. Then, he heard the other girl laugh, "It is a lady bug, Penny. Rolly polly!" Then, he heard laugher. That's what he got for eavesdropping he chided himself.

Finn and Henrik were at the table with the birthday boy going through some goody bags. Elijah was dismayed to see it was loaded with candies that he had never seen before. He forced himself to remain seated as Finn licked a stick and then dug it back into the bag of sugar over and over again. The boys were laughing and having fun. Henrik dropped a bouncing ball from his bag and almost hit his head on the table retrieving it. He looked up and saw Elijah watching and gave him a big, toothy grin and a wave. He had lost another tooth. Elijah smiled and waved back.

The party mother who was collecting garbage in a bag, turned and announced, "Okay, kids, time for presents!"

Elijah cringed. It was never going to end. He would not let himself look at his watch. Penny and her friend and the other kids gathered around the birthday boy and watched him rip off the wrapping paper of the assorted boxes. Luckily, there were a good number of gift bags with expedited the process.

Kol sat down suddenly across from Elijah drinking something out of a straw.

"Where were you? What is in that cup?" Elijah asked. He thought he smelled artificial cherry or was it watermelon?

"It's called a slushie. This is my third one. There's a shop next door where they sell them," Kol explained.

"Oh, well, I thought we were done with the party, but they just started unwrapping the presents. You know, I was just thinking of something," Elijah said.

"What?" Kol said sucking on his drink.

"We don't have birthdays for the boys. I think I recall Mother saying about Finn being born in the winter, maybe Freya would remember? Henrik was in the summer," Elijah recalled.

"Oh, no birthday means no birthday parties. Never matters to us, but I guess we're overdue about 1000 of these events by now," Kol quipped.

"You were born in the spring, it was sunny out, but still cool. Maybe March?" Elijah speculated.

"How do you remember this stuff?" Kol said in awe. Though in truth, he remembered a lot of their human life. Some of it, he preferred to forget. He remembered how Henrik had died in the summer on that terrible night. Everything changed after that.

Kol turned and looked at the boys now. "Do you think they remember anymore? Their old lives. I said something a couple of days ago, maybe about the old house? They seemed to have no idea what I was talking about. That would be a blessing."

"I feel like it's all gone now. For better or worse, that part of them is gone or buried maybe. They have so many new experiences now, that maybe it is just too much for their brains to process. Vanessa was right about school being good for them," Elijah smiled as he watched Finn laughing with his friends.

"She was. When are you going to marry her already?" Kol asked coyly.

"To tell you the truth, I worry that she'll get cold feet. She's young, Kol. For someone to settle down and become a mother like this at her age, in addition to being a new vampire, is astounding to me," Elijah admitted.

"You have to admit you owe me there," Kol laughed. "I mean, I shouldn't have killed her, but in terms of my progeny, she's the best."

Elijah smiled, "True, little brother, I shall give you that one. But you need not sire any more young vampires. Anyway,I noticed you and Davina are avoiding each other."

"Indeed. I think we're really going to give this break a go this time. It is the right thing to do," Kol said pragmatically.

"I'm proud of you, Kol. We all know this isn't easy on either of you," Elijah replied.

"It's not supposed to be right? I mean, they say that nothing that is really worth it is easy. So, everyone is pretty excited to start these new house projects, huh? An indoor amusement park, a sport court, a tree house, a pool, a greenhouse, etc. How's the whole money situation?" Kol asked.

Elijah paused a moment. "You know, Kol. You have never asked me that before. Things are good, really. The new financial guy had freed up a lot of our assets. There is no use holding on to a lot of expensive properties that we never use. I've limited our holdings and rented out the others. I think we're going to be okay."

"I am here for you, Elijah. Let me help you more. I can take the lead on the new building projects. You are already busy with the finances, the boys, and the house," Kol responded.

"It's a deal. But I'm here if you need me. Oh, finally, it looks like it's almost over," Elijah said getting up.

"What is that greenish goo that is over all over the children?" Kol asked in horror as he slurped the last of his drink.

"I believe it is some sort of candy, but it's also a slime. I am really not sure, but the boys are going to crash. I am just warning you, baby Bro, that the car ride home is going to be rough. The last time they got into a fist fight over a stuffed pig or was it a bear? See? My memory does fail me," Elijah whispered as he walked over to the children.

"Uncle Kol! We got treat bags!" Henrik yelled.

"Awesome, mate. Can I wipe your face for ya lad?" Kol said grabbing a semi-clean napkin from the table.

Elijah thanked the hostess and steered Finn and Penny out of the maze of kids and animatronic furry figures the best that he could. They almost made it out before Henrik realized that he hadn't turned in his tickets for a prize. Elijah closed his eyes in horror. All he could hear were the happy screams of children and carnival music.

"Me, too, Dad. I have a lot of tickets!" Finn suddenly recalled.

"Penny, darling, do you have any?" Kol asked.

"I have lots!" Penny replied as she ran up to the prize counter and dumped out her tickets. In reality, each ticket was worth a penny and could only buy the cheapest trinkets, like plastic tops.

Ten minutes later, they watched out of Fun Town with each child sporting a large stuffed animal that was marked up 100%.

"Thanks for my giraffe, Uncles!" Penny said.

"Well, you are very welcome, Penelope. Did you have fun at the party?" Elijah smiled as he opened the door for his dark haired niece. She had some ice cream on her white shirt right above a glittery star and lettering that said, "I am a star." He'd have to soak that before putting it in the wash.

"Yes, my friend was there. It was fun," Penny said. From the other side of the car, Elijah heard Finn and Henrik starting to bicker.

"Stop touching my stuff, Henrik. You already ate your candy," Finn yelled.

"You stole that from my bag. I saw you. Give it back," Henrik screamed.

"Lads, your father just spent way too much money on those toys. Could you please not argue back there?" Kol pleaded.

"But Uncle Kol, he stole my candy!" Henrik wailed as Finn punched him in the arm. Elijah quickly got in the car and put on his seat belt.

"Finn, no hitting. Say you're sorry," Elijah said sternly as he backed up.

"Henrik, you're a baby," Penny called across the seats at him.

"No, I'm not. He stole my stuff. You're mean, Penny. Shut up!" Henrik yelped as Finn tried to grab his treat bag.

"Hey, that's enough. When we get home, the three of you are taking showers and getting in your pjs, do you hear?" Elijah asked.

"I'm not going to bed! It's too early," Finn retorted.

"Finn, did I say you had to go to bed?" Elijah inquired.

"No, guess not," Finn said with a yawn.

"Now no more arguing or you are all losing your new stuffed animals, I mean it," Elijah said firmly.

Henrik made a whining down, but then yawned and put his head against the window.

"Dad! Henrik's asleep," Finn hissed a few minutes later.

"It's okay. Let him sleep. We'll be home soon," Elijah said. He felt like he had been through a war.

A few minutes after that, Kol whispered, "Bloody hell, they are all asleep."

"Indeed, they all," Elijah mused.

Mikaelson Mansion

Marcel and Rebekah's Quarters

6:45pm

Davina didn't know how to tell Josh that the moonlight rings hadn't worked. She found Marcel working on his laptop in bed with a bunch of files and paperwork on the side.

"Dad, can you be the one to tell Josh that the rings didn't work? He's going to be just like, heartbroken," Davina said slowly.

"Sure, D. Josh will be disappointed, but he knows we won't give up. Aiden will be okay for a while longer. How was shopping with the ladies today?" Marcel asked as he pushed his paperwork to the side.

"Fun. I got a new jacket and some boots. Are you still mad at me?" Davina asked shyly.

"Baby girl, come here," Marcel said getting up to hug his daughter, "I was never mad at you." Marcel folded Davina in his arms tightly.

"But you smacked me last night," Davina added in a hoarse whisper .

"I'm sorry but I won't let you disrespect your family like that. But honestly, I was not real proud of myself for how I handled that," Marcel admitted.

"Would you really let Uncle Elijah spank me?" Davina asked sadly.

"Yes, you know, that man taught me to read and write. He taught me to play the piano, he taught me how to understand math and numbers, and a lot of times he taught me right from wrong," Marcel said letting Davina go, but indicating that she could sit on the bed beside him.

"But didn't your dad do those things?" Davina asked.

"Yes, but my dad treated me like I was made of glass for a long time. He was afraid to discipline me or upset me. It's funny but by just wanting me to be happy all the time, he kind of created a little 'monster Marcellus.' It was Elijah who had to straighten me out a little," Marcel grinned remembering the past. He didn't want to tell her Kol is the one who used to call him MM when he was throwing a fit, that always pissed off young Marcel even further.

"But that's not me, right? I mean, am I spoiled?" Davina wondered.

"Davina, to be truthful, you live in two mansions and have all the material things you can want. But I don't feel like that is what makes someone spoiled. I feel like if you threw a tantrum every time you didn't get your way or you're never satisfied with what you do have, then that's a sign of being a spoiled brat. I was one, so I can spot others. That's not you," Marcel placated her with his signature grin.

Davina flushed, "I know I throw fits sometimes still."

"Hey, we're working on that. You are starting to notice when you get angry and then work through it. Is there something else you wanted to talk about?" Marcel pressed.

"You know," Davina said softly. "About Kol and me..."

"I just noticed you two were not going anywhere near one another. You okay?" Marcel said.

Davina smiled, "I'm okay. Really, I'm ready to be happy. No more sad songs and crap like that. I just wanted Josh to know about the rings and make sure you weren't mad at me."

"Davina, not only is the family deserving of respect, they will be there for you when you need it. Don't be worried about who's allowed to do this or that. Be aware that you are in control of yourself. We only have a couple more days here. Have fun with the other kids," Marcel said. "Mom will be up after her bath to tuck you in. How do you like the new bedroom?"

"Overall, fun. It's kind of like a sleepover every night. Dad, I kind of wish we could stay longer," Davina whispered.

"We will soon, hon. Love you," Marcel said as she bounced out of the room.

Freya and Keelin's Quarters

7:12pm

"Me and my big mouth," Freya muttered to herself.

"Freya Mikaelson, are you yelling at yourself?" Keelin laughed.

"Yes, ma'am, I am. I threatened Dana with another paddling at bedtime if she didn't settle down this morning. She was so wild that Rebekah had to finish her spanking because I couldn't even hold her down," Freya groaned.

"Really? What happened?" Keelin asked.

"I guess the boys scared the bejesus out of her about getting whacked and she saw the beach paddle and panicked. I really don't want to do this again," Freya whined.

"Hon, you put the threat out there and she called your bluff, you gotta follow through. Maybe have her bend over this time so you don't have to hold her?" Keelin suggested.

"I thought maybe you could help me hold her?" Freya asked hopefully.

"Oh Freya, I don't know if I want the kids associating me with their punishments like that. I mean, can you let me earn being the evil stepmother before I become the evil stepmom?" Keelin asked.

"Oh Keelin, I'm sorry, you're right. I shouldn't have asked. But Dana is coming up here before bedtime for some privacy from the other girls. Don't feel like you need to leave. Quite frankly, I could use the support," Freya admitted.

Keelin saw how nervous Freya was, "I'll stay, of course. You know instead of putting yourself through this, you could just put her on restriction a week? No tv or no iPod, whatever they use now."

"I know. It's just I really thought this would clear the air Here's a funny thing. Both girls called me mom this morning. It was the first time. I don't know why it takes them-," Freya said as they heard a knock.

Keelin answered it, "Hi Dana, come on in."

Dana was in her pajama shorts and a large t-shirt. She was nervous, but determined to make up for this morning. It was earlier than Freya had anticipated doing this, but Dana had just begged her to get it over with. It was not the way either of them wanted to spend Saturday night.

"Hi hon, sorry we have to do this. Is it okay with you that Keelin is here?" Freya asked.

"Yeah, of course," Dana replied.

"Just give me one sec, I'm trying to get a hold of your brother. I thought those boys would be home by now," Freya added.

"Were they at Tyler's mansion?" Dana asked.

"No, they said they were studying at Caroline's house. I swear if I don't hear from him in an hour, I'm going to do a locator spell," Freya said.

"I can help," Dana offered.

"You might have to," Freya smiled. She glanced at Keelin, who pointed out the door.

"Hey, I'm going to go make a phone call. You call me if you, ah, need me," Keelin said. She could sense the awkwardness in the room and felt like her presence wasn't helping.

"Thanks, babe," Freya said looking back at Dana. Her red hair was in braids and her face pale and freckled. Freya reached out and touched the side of her face.

"Can we get this over with?," Dana asked standing in front of Freya.

"Yes, hopefully there won't be a next time, but if there is, you will know what is expected. You can hop over my lap," Freya said gently.

Dana's face and neck flushed red and she leaned over Freya's lap on the bed. Freya had the spelled hairbrush near her on the night stand, that would stop Dana from healing, but as soon as she got away from the brush, she would heal at her normal vampire rate.

"I really hate the fact that we are doing this again. Can you tell me why you are over my knee again?" Freya asked as she rested her right hand over Dana's cotton shorts.

"I wouldn't listen this morning and Aunt Bex had to spank me," Dana said nervously.

"I can't overpower you and I won't restrain you with magic, so anytime you fight me during a spanking, you will get another harder one. But don't think that I like doing this," Freya admitted. She took a deep breath and steeled herself to raise up her hand higher. Thud! Thud! Thud! Whack! Whack!

Freya began swatting over Dana's shorts firmly. Smack! Smack! Smack! Smack! Smack!

She didn't think that her daughter was feeling much, but she persevered for another ten swats.

"Sorry," Dana blurted. Her backside was feeling some taps, but nothing near anything like she felt this morning.

"For what, hon?" Freya asked confused.

"For being such a bitch, I guess. I was talking to Erik and...it's like they worship their dad. When they get in trouble, they feel bad just because they like upset him or something. Rachael and me, we're selfish. We just do what we want so other people think we are badass. You deserve better kids," Dana deflected as tears rolled down her face and onto the bed comforter.

Freya lifted Dana and hugged her, "Dana, shhh, that's not true. I have the best kids, too. You have only been here a little while. Your parents just died and you got kidnapped. I'm sorry about the morning. I was too hard on you and you panicked. I shouldn't have threatened you with another spanking, but I don't want you to think that you can't take it. It will be over soon and I hope you will feel better, if that makes sense. I love you so much."

Dana wiped her tears and nodded, "We love you, too. I wish we showed it better. I can take it. I'm sorry but I think you just wore out your hand for nothing."

Freya smiled at the girl's bravery, "Thanks for being honest, hon. You don't need to prove anything to me, I'm here for better or worse. I thought that the hairbrush would negate your healing but maybe it is too far away. Hang on, let me get my tried and true salve."

Freya came back from the bathroom with a small spray bottle of salve and the beach paddle tucked in the back of her jeans. She also had a bath towel.

"Okay, pants and underwear down. I'll spray the salve and give you the spanking from this morning and then we can talk," Freya explained.

Dana took a deep breath of her own and obeyed, She got back over Freya's lap now covered with the towel. The salve spray felt cool and dried quickly over Dana's backside and upper thighs. Freya told Dana to grab a pillow to hold onto and hug so she didn't reach back. Freya didn't want to swat her hands or fingers with the paddle by accident.

"I'm going to let that dry. Wow, you are right. That little hand spanking did nothing to warm you up. I really don't want to bruise you so bear with me," Freya said as she began to smack Dana's seat quickly. Her smacks were light, but fast enough that soon Dana couldn't tell them apart. A warmth and then a heat spread over her bottom for the next minute or so. Freya made sure that both cheeks were a hot pink color and Dana was shifting and kicking slightly before she picked up the paddle. Freya's hand was numb and Dana's rear looked sore, but she still had the last part to finish.

Dana felt the hard teak wood patting over her hot rear and whimpered.

"Shhh, it's going to sting and you are going to behave yourself by staying over my lap," Freya said. Pop! Pop!

Freya gave Dana the first two swats using slight wrist movement. Although they were not hard, Dana jerked and moaned, "Owwww."

Pop! Pop! The paddle covered each check with a fiery burn that soon had Dana wailing.

Pop! Pop! Freya was swatting each cheek and then popped Dana across both cheeks firmly. Crack!

"ARRRRRGGHH!" Dana yelled and began to thrash as that really smarted. Dana started to push herself up with her hands and then clutched the pillow instead and cried into it.

"I'm going to give you a minute to settle down. You still have five more swats coming," Freya revealed. Whap! Whap! POP!

The paddle was leaving a white area in the center of each cheek that looked like a target. Freya was careful not to paddle too hard, but she could tell it really stung.

Dana bucked and started to raise up but let Freya pressed her back down with her left hand.

"Two more, hon. You're doing really well," Freya said soothingly.

Crack! Crack! Freya aimed the last two smacked a little lower on Dana's sit spots. Dana wept and kicked, but remained over Freya's lap. Freya set the round beach paddle to her right and rubbed Dana's red and white splotchy bottom. She was concerned that bruises were forming.

"All done, honey. No more, hopefully ever. I don't ever want to do that again, but I will if you need me to," Freya said softly.

"I'll be g-good," Dana cried.

"You are good. Do you feel ready to get up?" Freya asked slowly.

"Yeah, I mean, yes, I do," Dana said in reply.

Freya helped Dana stand. "Can you pull your shorts back up?"

"No, please. Not yet," Dana pleaded.

"Okay, here," Freya said grabbing a soft blanket off of her bed and some tissues. Freya put the beach paddle in the drawer in the bedside table. Dana wrapped herself in the blanket.

"Thanks," Dana said taking the tissues and blowing her nose.

"You okay?" Freya asked. She pulled Dana carefully on her lap and held her.

"It smarts, but I'm okay. I swear we're gonna do better. Rachael needs a lot of work, but I can help with that..." Dana vowed.

"No, hon. You don't need to worry about Rachael. She's her own person. And I mean it, you are the best kids. I don't want other kids. None of us is perfect or knows what we are doing, but we are going to screw up as a family," Freya attested. "Keelin, come back in!"

"What? I wasn't eavesdropping," Keelin laughed.

Freya smirked, "Yeah, right!"

She softened as saw how pitiful Dana looked, "I leave and five minutes later I came back to finding you like this. Come here, child." Keelin sat on the other side of the bed and pulled Dana to her. Dana felt, indeed, like a small child for a few moments as they fussed over her and rubbed her back. She let herself be petted.

Keelin lifted the blanket and saw Dana's bright red bottom, "Babe, her butt is as red as a fire hydrant. Can she have another salve or something?"

"That one is water soluble, I'm afraid. Does it still sting?" Freya asked Dana.

"Yes," Dana admitted,"And I can't rub or it will sting my hands."

Keelin put Dana on the bed on her stomach with her bottom still glowing. She rubbed her behind gently. As she was a werewolf, the vervain didn't bother her.

"Better, Dana?" Keelin asked.

"Yes, thanks, Mama K.," Dana said groggily. The burning was still bad, but starting to subside a little.

Keelin smiled at the nickname and looked at Freya.

"Hey, I forgot to tell you, but I sold some of your salves at work," Keelin shared.

"Really? To whom?" Freya asked in shock.

"Some are good for healing, of course, so some of my older patients like it for aches and pains, well, the healing kind. The other, wolf families with rambunctious kids who heal too fast when the parents are trying to make a point really appreciate it for this same purpose," Keelin explained as she indicated Dana's behind as an example.

"So, you're sure no one is using it for ill will? I'm just afraid it can be used against supernaturals by nefarious purposes," Freya asked urgently.

"There are people I trust, but couldn't you spell the salve to only be used with love or good purposes?" Keelin asked now rubbing Dana's back.

Dana turned a little, "Mom, I think we could do it. I mean if it helps people, we should try, right?"

Freya agreed, "Yeah, I guess it is worth a try. I mean, if it weren't for the salve, the supernatural kids around here would be a tad more out of control. I mean, I hate to say it, but sometimes our gentler, more modern parenting methods fell flat around here. If my salve could help save lives and keep families together, let's do it."

Keelin grinned, "Great. We better get to work. Did Kai even come back?"

Freya checked her phone, "Nothing. I'm going to go see if Niklaus heard from Tyler or Matt. Are you girls okay here?"

Keelin pointed, Dana was sleeping. Keelin covered her up with the blanket and followed Freya out of the room to let her sleep for a few more minutes.