1828

"He's looking for the Petrova doppelganger," Callum Dupont stated.

"Nothing we need to worry about now, the current doppelganger died in childbirth sometime ago and the next one won't show until the 20th century," Ira Bennett responded.

The Trinity coven which consisted mostly of three powerful families; the Bennett family who were considered the architects of the supernatural world, the Dupont's whose family line derived from the original travelers, and the Alexander's a family of siphons whose family line was also considered the first of their kind. The coven also included a few witches and warlocks from other various families. They were in the midst of their meeting which was becoming a more frequent occurrence given the activities of a certain not quite hybrid.

"Is this something we should be speaking about in the company of her?" questioned Delia Alexander pointing to Céleste. "Given the company that she keeps can she really be trusted?"

"Must we sing this tired tune again dear Delia," Céleste huffed "In all the years that I have been in service of the Mikaelson fam-"

"But you are not just in service of them are you? Did you not just announce your engagement to Elijah? Are we to believe that you do not spill our secrets to your husband-to-be?" Delia questioned haughtily.

"Delia, we have been over this. Until Céleste presents a reason for us not to, we will trust that she is putting the safety and well being of the coven first," Callum stated.

Delia huffed and looked over to Ira who had been staring at Céleste during the duration of the conversation "What about you Ira you've been noticeably quiet."

Blinking out her stare and turning her head to address the group "I agree with Callum as I have each time you bring this up. Céleste knows the importance of respecting the coven. She has also been a great help with being our eyes inside the Mikaelson estate and thus far has managed to separate her romantic life from her duties to us. There is no reason to constantly question her loyalty." Ira finished.

Callum nodded in agreement. "Now that it's settled, back to the topic at hand. Ira, while the next doppelganger won't show until the 20th century I still think we need to work on some type of precaution or action our descendants can take to deal with Niklaus should he get his hands on her," he suggested.

"Agreed. There will be a fraction of werewolves from the North-East Atlantic visiting the Apisi pack in three days. I want you and your brother to go speak with them. I would like an alliance between our families and theirs to ensure the safety of our descendants." she finished.

"I will go speak with the Gemini coven regarding other options we can possibly take as well," Delia added.

"Great. Now if there are no other concerns everyone is dismissed, but Callum could you stay back I would like to speak with you," Ira added.

Callum and Ira watched as the group disbanded, with Ira taking another look at Céleste as she left the room.

"Let me guess this about the magic you felt surrounding Céleste?" Callum asks once the room is cleared.

"Yes, I have never felt anything like it, it was dull but...," she began.

"She does teach the witchlings maybe it was from a lesson she had before the meetings, and she forgot to cleanse herself," he added

"No, before the meeting she came from the Mikaelson estate, she had no lessons planned with the witchlings today. This magic, this felt old and powerful...it felt familiar Callum but unlike any Bennett I've met." she finished.

"There are no witches on the estate aside from her. Both children are mortal. We've scouted and when the girl turned up with Mikaelsons we scouted again. If there was a missing Bennett witch or warlock we'd both know especially if they were in the hands of Niklaus," he countered.

"I can not shake the pull I felt to the magic that was coming off her Callum. I know it's from another witch. It felt nothing like Céleste's magic. I'd go as far as to say that Céleste doesn't even know that it's still coming off her in waves. She never would have shown up knowingly like that. This magic felt like my owns but different," she added

"Are you sure she didn't work with anyone especially in your family?" Callum asked

"Positive…" she answered as she began to pace. "What do we know about the girl? We all assumed that she was like Marcel and Klaus rescued her but unlike Marcell, we couldn't find out from where she came from," she added.

"We know very little aside from what we assumed,"

"Something is not right Callum, that magic, the pull... We have to find a way to get eyes on the inside. Céleste is hiding something…"

Callum took a few minutes to think before he spoke again "Siobhan, my niece she can be our eyes,"

With a confused looked Ira asked him to explain.

"The Mikaelson girl is about 10, my niece she's 13. We could send her in to befriend the girl. She has to have a dire need for friends since she is never seen with other children and Niklaus keeps her locked away in the estate most days,"

"Do you think that would work?" Ira asked

"Under the right circumstance and with the right instructions we could pull this off we would have to tread lightly," Callum responded

Ira thought for a moment before she spoke, "Would it be possible to get the girls to meet today? Niklaus, his brother, and son are away, leaving the girl and Rebekah home."

"How do you-" Callum began

"My Ears are always on the ground when it comes to Niklaus lately," Ira says, cutting short Callums question.

"From what I remember Céleste saying the girl likes to roam free around the estate during those occurrences so maybe she will take that liberty today," she finished.

"My niece is here, she's out in the hall waiting for us to finish. We can instruct her on what to do. I think the best way for her to meet the girl would be by accident. Asking Céleste to set a meeting would raise suspicion." he said

"I agree, bring your niece in and we will walk her through a plan.

Mikaelson Estate

"Are you ok?"

Siobhan Dupont had been walking from a coven meeting with the intent of sneaking onto Mikaelson estate to accidentally bump into the Mikaelson girl with excuses for a lost pet as discussed with her uncle and Ms. Ira. But to her luck and surprise, she stumbles upon the girl just outside the border of the estate. She was kneeled over facing away from her, she saw her horse and wondered if she'd been thrown off it.

Bonnie startled spun around falling flat on her butt making the dirt that was covering her hands fly about.

"I'm sorry!" Siobhan rush to say "I didn't' mean to startle but you look as if you fell,"

Bonnie looked up at the girl with wide eyes, she was almost caught doing magic. If the girl who startled her had not spoken when she did she would have witnessed her bring the magnolia back to life.

"Oh, no it's ok, I was in my own world," Bonnie finally spoke, composing herself.

"And are you ok? Where you thrown," the girl asked again, peering up to the horse.

"No I was trying to see if I could save this Magnolia," Bonnie responded standing up and dusting her dress off. Rebekah was going to kill her for getting the new dress she had just purchased for her covered in dirt.

Siobhan arched her eyebrow in questioning.

"I was digging up the roots to take the plant back home with me," she quickly covered.

"Oh, well I think that might be a waste," Siobhan said looking over to the dried-up bush "There is no saving that poor bush, well unless you happen to Céleste Dubois," she said baiting Bonnie.

Bonnie looked at the girl in question and asked, "you know Céleste?"

Siobhan nodded a yes. "She's helped my family…" she began hoping it would trigger more information from Bonnie.

"Oh," Bonnie began.

"And how do you know her?" Siobhan asked

"Céleste is my teacher" she answered

Siobhan looked at Bonnie with wide eyes "was this girl a witch?" she thought to herself.

Seeing the wide-eyed look on the girl's face she rushed to add, "She is also my Aunt, well she will be soon she is set to marry my uncle,"

"I see. I know this might sound strange but what does Céleste teach you? Siobhan asks.

Bonnie looked at her in confusion "I suppose all the things you learn in school, math, reading… what else could there be," she questioned.

"Well...witchcraft," Siobhan stated plainly.

Bonnie stared at Siobhan with a slightly confused look and asked "Witchcraft? Why would she teach me that?"

"Because she's a witch sort of like I am, are you not one?" she asked, deciding to just be blunt.

Bonnie was told from a very young age never to reveal herself even if someone reveals themselves to her.

"No I'm not a witch," Bonnie answered

"Then why would Céleste be your teacher, and why don't you seem shocked that witchcraft is a thing?" she asked, figuring Bonnie was lying.

"I suppose she is my teacher because she is the only teacher my father trusts, and I guess as I told you before she is practically my aunt," she responded carefully "And I know she is a witch and witchcraft is real, I guess because of who my family is," she ended.

"And who might that be," Siobhan asked even though she already knew.

"The Mikaelsons," Bonnie said proudly with no further explanation. Anyone within a hundred miles knew what the Mikaelson's were; they made no secret of it.

"You are one of their human pets.." Siobhan trailed off

Bonnie scrunched up her face "I'm the DAUGHTER of Niklaus Mikaelson along with my brother we are not pets," she finished curtly

"I'm sorry," Siobhan said with her head bowed "Fodder among my coven about the vampires with two human children. No one knows what to think. She said.

Bonnie nodded her head to signal that she accepted her apology. Bonnie guess she could understand it's not like they spent a lot of time outside the estate as a family to prove their assumptions wrong, however, in Bonnie's eyes, they were like any other normal family. She had grown up knowing what her father, aunt, and uncle were. They were no different than her aside from their need for blood, and they treated her and Marcel as one of their own. But still, she could understand from the outside and from what people thought they knew about vampires that their family was not normal.

After a beat and some thought, she raises her hand toward the girl and finally spoke. Let's start over then, My name is Bonnie Mikaelson what's yours," she asked.

"Siobhan Dupont," the girl responded and reached out to shake Bonnie's hand.

Siobhan and Bonnie dug up the magnolia, mostly so Bonnie could keep up appearances, and brought it back to the garden. She had convinced Siobhan that it would be ok for her to come home with her. Once they got closer to the inner area of the estate Bonnie had gone ahead to alert her Aunt that she was back and would be spending the rest of her time in the garden reading, at least until dinner was prepared.

They were currently playing in the garden near the pond, and Bonnie was overwhelmed with joy. She never had the chance to play with a girl her age and now here she was basking in the opportunity. She was so caught up in the thrill of having a playmate and being chased by Siobhan that she didn't notice her father enter the garden.

Klaus had come home from his unsuccessful meeting, finding out that despite what the few witches that were in his employment said there was no way; other than using a Petrova doppelganger, to break his curse. Needless to say, those witches were no longer living. He had been highly upset and was ready to get home to see his daughter's smiling face, something that would lift his mood from its current foul state. He'd been told by Rebekah where Bonnie was currently. He'd expected to sneak up on her and surprise her, that is until he heard her joyous laughter and that of another. Speeding out into the garden he finds her being chased by a relieved, passed girl who looks to be about her age. He acts before he's able to think logically speeding up to the pair.

"What is going on!" he roared grabbing Siobhan by her arm dragging her away from Bonnie

"Papa! I-what-this is-this is my friend papa!" Bonnie struggled to explain in her shocked state. She wasn't expecting her father to be home so early and thought she would be able to play and send Siobhan home before he returned.

"And who is this little friend of yours," he questioned, still tightly holding Siobhan's arm.

"Please papa let her go, I will explain," Bonnie pleaded.

"No need little one I will get the answers myself," he responded

Normally Klaus would refrain from compelling children but given his testy mood, he broke his own rule. Looking into Siobhan's eyes he began to compel her, demanding that she tell him her intentions with his daughter when he notices that her pupils don't dilate as they should.

"Witch.."

"Traveler, Mr. Mikaelson," Siobhan spoke meekly after finally finding her voice.

"Two peas, same pod, explain yourself! Klaus roared again letting go of her arm abruptly.

So she began telling him how, and where she found Bonnie and their brief conversation, and how it led to her play with Bonnie in the garden. The truth but not all of it.

"And do you know what we are?" he questioned her after her explanation.

"Yes sir, you and your sibling are vampires, the old ones, and Bonnie is a normal human as is her brother. My coven makes sure we are aware of those who are like us in our community." she finishes explaining.

Klaus looks over to Bonnie who had tears brimming in her eyes with a look of fear on her face. "And what coven would that be," he asks.

"The Trinity coven," she stated.

"And what is your name," he asked.

"Siobhan Dupont,"

"Dupont...well I will have my son see you safely home. As for you," he continued staring pointedly at Bonnie'' Go fetch your dear aunt and uncle bring them to my study. I shall arrive shortly.

Bonnie nodded, she wanted to say something, anything that would lessen the trouble that she was in but she keeps her head low as she follows her father in until he split off from her with Siobhan to see her out. She had found both her aunt and uncle in the parlor and gave them her father's request. Not long after they settled in her father's study, did he arrive.

"Bonnie Amelia Mikaelson, do you know the danger you've put yourself in," was the first question out of his mouth. "You invite an unknown witch to our home-"

"Excuse me!" interrupted Rebekah speaking the same sentiment Elijah was about to voice.

"It seems our dear Bonnie has made a new friend," he stated. He then went on to explain the situation to both of his siblings.

"Good lord Nik it's not as serious as you made it seem. It was bound to happen," Rebekah said, relieved the situation wasn't as serious as she first thought.

"I happen to agree with Niklaus, the Duponts and the Trinity coven haven't been a bother to any of us since we've been here. Besides I'm sure Céleste would have informed us if there was a nefarious plot against us, least of all if it included a child" Elijah added.

"Brother you are thinking with that noble heart of yours and not your head. No matter that the child is a Dupont and that the coven you seem not to be worried about has a Bennett at the helm…" Klaus began

"I will have Céleste look into the girl," Elijah began interrupting what he was sure was the beginning of a rant. "But did you think that Bonnie would not yearn for a playmate of her own Niklaus, is it not unreasonable to keep her accosted in our home and ban her from playmates," Elijah added with Rebekah nodding in agreement.

Klaus knew a time would come when toys and trinkets wouldn't state the loneliness that was bound to happen in Bonnie. It had happened with Marcel but he filled that with including him in on his quest to break his curse and promises of one day becoming like him something he couldn't do with Bonnie because of who she is.

"I suppose Bonnie can keep her once we clear her with Céleste," Klaus said with a defeated huff.

"She's not an object Nik," Rebekah said, rolling her eyes at him.

"Bonnie darling, come here," Elijah said, finally addressing her.

She had been sitting in the corner of the room watching and listening to her family speak about the day's event hoping they would forget she was even there, afraid of the trouble that she was in. She walked over to stand in front of her uncle with her head down afraid to look at anyone in the room.

"Yes uncle Lijah," she said meekly head still hanging down.

He reached out, touching her chin to tilt her head up so that she was looking at him directly.

"What you did today was dangerous. I know what it's like to feel lonely and to want some type of freedom, but crossing past the borders was dangerous. What if you run into someone with ill intentions or someone senses your magic. Neither I, Rebekah, nor your father and brother was around to protect you," he began wiping the tears that began rolling down her cheeks.

"The rules we make, the boundaries we set are to keep you safe, we can't do that if you are not being honest or obedient," he added.

"I had my pendant on that Céleste gave me…" Bonnie began touching the rose quartz stone that was attached to a simple gold chain around her neck.

"Yes that kept Siobhan from sensing your magic when she touched you, but a much more powerful and experienced witch or warlock would have seen right through that the moment they touched you," he rebutted.

More tears rolled down her cheeks as she chose to stay quiet.

"As you get older, my little Bon Bon, the boundaries will loosen but only if you can show us that we can trust you, only if you earn that trust," he said, grabbing her hand.

"From today until summer's end you are barred from riding Winter, and as for spending time with Siobhan if and when she is cleared you will not be allowed to see her until your aunt decides so, as it was her you chose to deceive," he finished.

She nodded and he reached out to hug her. She was then dismissed to dinner and bed.

Klaus looked over at his brother's pained face, "Don't look so sad brother it had to be done, honestly, I think you were too soft," he said patting Elijah on the shoulder.

"Oh hush Nik, you are no better you can't punish her to save your undead life," Rebekah said in defense of Elijah.

Bonnie was barred from playing with Siobhan for only about a week as that was as long as Rebekah was able to hold out with the punishment. Once the girl was cleared by Céleste she and Bonnie became close friends. Of course, Klaus had additional precautions placed on Bonnie to keep her safe. Years passed without incident and for Klaus the feeling that someone was plotting faded.

1835

"Bon do you think Marcel is sweet on anyone," Siobhan questioned as they both sat in Klaus studio watching him paint. It was one of the girls' favorite pastimes both in awe of his artistry, both eager to see what he'd create that day.

"Ugh, Vaun my father is sitting right here," Bonnie said rolling her eyes.

Klaus chuckled. The older Siobhan got the less shame she had. Bonnie now 17 and Siobhan 20 it's no wonder that the conversation took this turn yet again, not to mention Marcel who was now 25 and quite handsome had caught the eyes of many ladies especially Siobhan.

"I'm just saying bunny wouldn't it be great for us to be actual sisters," she said wistfully.

"A June wedding here at the estate would be lovely," Klaus added as he continued to paint.

"Papa! Don't encourage her," Bonnie replied, shaking her head at her father's antics.

"Ok ladies, I fear this is where I must depart, planning Marcel's birthday party is no easy task especially with your aunt at the helm," Klaus said putting up his paint supplies and leaving the girls to their own.

"So, I was serious about Marcel, is he courting anyone? He's never around when I'm here lately," Siobhan asked.

Bonnie looked over at her friend and blew out a breath before answering, "As far as I know he's not. There was this one girl…" she said rolling her eyes "Cora Blackwood, she was an absolute nightmare even uncle Lijah disliked her," she added chuckling.

Siobhan smiled at her but she looked as if she was in her own world. "You really are smitten with Marcy aren't you," she asked, seeing her best friends glazed over look.

Siobhan smiled demurely as she spoke, "He's brilliant, kind, caring and handsome. There is no other like him, not even in my coven," she said sighing.

Bonnie shook her head, her friend was absolutely lovesick!

"Oh, Vaun you'll catch his eyes. Maybe at his birthday party, he will finally see you for the beautiful woman you've become. How about we go try on some dresses for the party! Aunt Bex brought me so many from Paris a bunch of them are not my size so I can only assume they were meant for you. Maybe you will find one that will catch his eye," she said standing and grabbing her friend's hand leading her toward her room.

The girls spent the next hour or so trying on dresses and shoes until Bonnie had trouble figuring out how to lace up a powder blue number. Stumped Bonnie steps out to find her aunt.

"She brought this contraption I'm sure she knows how to properly put it on," she said in a huff as she looked at herself in the mirror seeing there were at least 5 straps that didn't look like they belonged on the dress.

"If I don't return in ten minutes assume the dress has taken me," she said laughing while leaving Siobhan in her room.

Siobhan giggled at friends' antics as she stepped into Bonnie's massive closet in search of the perfect shoe that would match the royal blue ball gown she was currently wearing. She had gone through five pairs before she decided to wait for Bonnie's opinion. As she was making her way from the back of the closet she tripped over a wooden floorboard that jutted out when she stepped on its loose end.

"Goddess!" she screeched as she tumbled down. "What in the world," she began as she bunched her dress back to see what she tripped over. Seeing the board out of place she reached over to set it back right when she saw it, sitting in the hollow space below the plank set a grimoire. A grimoire with the Trinity coven's symbol was embossed on it. Pulling it up out of its spot she wondered why Bonnie would be hiding such a thing.

She opened the book and the first thing she sees are spells all written in Bonnie's loopy handwriting. Page after page was full of incantations and notes on each spell written by her best friend.

"Bonnie...ho-how is this possible," she whispered.

Hearing Bonnie calling for her she rushed to put the book back and Rejoin him in her room.

"I'm all pinned in and I think my lung is now sitting in my throat," Bonnie said to Siobhan as she walked out the closet not noticing the confused yet hurt look on her face.

"So it's a no then for the dress," replied Siobhan schooling her features and trying to keep her tone light.

Bonnie was a witch but how had she never felt any magic radiating off her in all the years they'd been friends. Siobhan studied Bonnie hoping something would stand out and give her the answer but she got nothing. She was confused as to what she would do. Surely Bonnie would have told her that she was a witch once they became closer. Should she confront her? Maybe there was some other explanation she thought.

She was unsure of how she or she should react. One thing she was sure of however is that she wouldn't be able to sit with Bonnie long without her noticing something was off with her. So she made her excuses and left.

"I'm sorry Bunny I forgot about dinner with my uncle, I'm already late, maybe we can finish tomorrow after your afternoon lessons,"

"I just got strapped into this thing… But I know how your uncle can get,"

Bonnie not noticing her friend was lying simply took what she was saying at face value and saw her friend out.

As Siobhan walked from the Mikaelson estate she wrestled with what to do with her new information, after some self debating she came to a decision. Knocking on the door she hopes she was doing what was right.

"Siobhan what are you doing here,"

"I'm sorry Ms. Bennett but this seemed like the best place to go. I...its… it's about Bonnie," she said wringing her hands as she stood in the open doorway.

Ira nodded and ushered her in. Noticing that she was shaking with nerves, she sat her down and left the room to retrieve her a cup of peppermint tea, and to give her time to build her thoughts. Coming back into the room she handed the girl the tea letting her take a few sips before she spoke.

"Unburden yourself, child."

"I have reason to believe Bonnie is a witch," Siobhan said.