AN: Hi y'all! Sorry I've taken so long to get this chapter up, I've got a concussion so computer screens and writing were a no go for a while! I hope you enjoy this chapter, I've worked really hard on it to make it seem realistic for Klaus and Antonia in regards to their anger and interactions. Feedback is always appreciated!

Feeling a lot better after her shower Antonia padded into the kitchen needing a drink. There hadn't been anything sleepwear in the room so she opted for the leggings from the other day and the T-shirt that Klaus had given here days before. The shirt was wrinkled from being tied up but she couldn't be bothered to care. Despite her wet hair Antonia wasn't cold anymore as she made her way into the kitchen.

The lights were off but the wide floor to ceiling windows let a lot of moon and city light in lighting the kitchen just enough that she didn't walk into anything. Going to a cabinet in search of a cup Antonia didn't notice Rebekah at the kitchen dining set in the corner hidden by shadows.

"Thirsty?" Rebekah said breaking the silence just as Antonia was turning on the tap. Jumping at the surprise Antonia turned off the water putting her cup down on the island when she turned to face the Blonde Original.

"Yes, I was. Would you like a drink?" She asked gesturing to the fridge.

"No. What I want is to know what you are and what you're doing with my brother" Rebekah said getting up from her seat coming to said opposite of Antonia on the other side of the island leaning towards her elbows on the counter. Even in the dim lighting of the kitchen Antonia could see her stern demeanor that and that she was ready to pounce if given the wrong answer. Being in a box for decades hadn't killed her protectiveness of her brother.

Antonia took a sip of her water before speaking. "Oh. Well I am an untriggered werewolf who was turned immortal. Your brother is my Alpha" Antonia was not going to pretend otherwise, she wanted Rebekah to like her. She wanted to find favor with her mate's sister, besides she knew Klaus would end up telling her eventually, there's no real way to get around the fact that she was drained of blood yet still came back.

"How are you a untriggered werewolf but immortal?" Rebekah snapped not believing a word Antonia was saying.

"The witch screwed up the spell so I wasn't turned into a full immortal being, I just don't age. I am essentially a human who has unlimited lives who also happens to be a werewolf" In the moment Rebekah saw how fragile Antonia was, so innocent looking. Bare faced Antonia looked very human, zeroing in on her pulse point Rebekah could hear the blood pumping beneath her skin, human.

"So how have you been living?" Rebekah started firing off questions.

"Alone, mostly on the streets"

"You never triggered the curse?"

"Nope"

"Why?"

"It's complicated"

"But now?"

"Klaus is my Alpha, I still haven't turned but he's not going to force me. He's allowing me to be part of his pack without turning until I decide I want to"

"So, Nik is your Alpha?" Rebekah repeated letting everything sink in.

Antonia took another sip trying to be as clear and simple as she could be, "As the last remaining Alpha male of the North East Atlantic pack he is my Alpha, I can join another pack even if I wanted to."

"Why aren't you screaming at me for killing you?"

"Because it's not your fault. True you killed me which hurt terribly" Rebekah rolled her eyes and Antonia's hand instinctively went to her neck where she was bitten, "but you're really angry at Klaus I don't blame you for that. Honestly, I'm frustrated at Klaus but I don't have the energy tonight to speak to him about it. But I did want to speak with you eventually… I think we got off on the front foot" the dim light made Antonia feel more at ease to speak boldly to Rebekah.

"You wanted to speak with me?" Rebekah seemed taken back.

"Yes, I wanted to say that I would love to help you… adjust to the times if you'd like… I could show you what's in fashion and all that. Give you a female perspective, don't think Stefan or your brother are going to show you all about the new makeup…" Antonia said shifting meeting Rebekah's critical gaze.

"You'd like to help me?" sneered the blonde standing up straight crossing her arms defensive like.

"I mean- I just thought-Maybe-" Antonia stuttered not intending for Rebekah to take it that way.

"Okay, we can start tomorrow when we make Nik take us shopping." Rebekah cut off the blubbering black haired girl off, "Besides it'll be a good way for both of us to get back at him for daggering me and leaving you knowing full well I'd be livid"

"Really?" Antonia's eyes must have doubled in size completely taken back about how easy that was.

"Don't look so surprised, it was your idea in the first place"

"Okay" Antonia giggled.

The two girls just stood there looking at each other for a moment both sharing shy smiles wondering if they had just become friends.

"Oh!" Antonia exclaimed extending her hand out to Rebekah across the island, "We've never formally been introduced. I'm Antonia nice to officially meet you!" She smiled brightly at the girl but the smile wasn't returned in the slightest.

"Nope not happening" Rebekah said turning on her heel waltzing out of the kitchen her sparkly heels tapping the floor as she went. Finishing her water Antonia let out a sigh, that had gone a lot better than she had expected. Putting her glass in the sink she went back to bed with hopes of dealing with building a friendship with Rebekah and giving Klaus a piece of her mind, for tomorrow.

Antonia was up and at 'em quite early despite her condition last night. She had showered, and even managed to actually see the maid whom she thanked for bringing her a new outfit. Fixing her hair and checking herself out in the mirror one more time Antonia felt ready to go have breakfast. Antonia was wearing her pink converse, a new pair of leggings and a fresh pink top that had spaghetti straps a sweet heart neckline and fanned out in a baby doll style just under the bust.

"Morning" She greeted Stefan and Rebekah in the kitchen who were already sipping coffee at the table. Thankfully Klaus was not, while she had figured out what she wanted to say to Klaus she didn't intend to do it in front of everyone. Stefan made a sound of acknowledgement as Rebekah said morning.

"Morning Sister, Stefan, Antonia" Klaus greeted walking up passing Antonia who rolled her eyes. The two vampires greeted Klaus but Antonia kept silent.

Going to the fridge to make herself another yogurt fruit bowl Klaus came behind her grabbing the orange juice. "Giving me the silent treatment, I see"

"Just until I can get you alone to yell at you" Antonia quipped closing the fridge, Rebekah scoffed at Klaus' disgruntled face.

"You're taking us shopping today Nik, it's the least you can do considering how you've treated us"

"Treated us?" Klaus asked taking a swig straight from the carton.

"Yes us" Rebekah clarified pointing to Antonia and herself.

"And pray tell when did you two form an alliance?"

"Last night, not that it's any of your business" Antonia said pushing him with her hip to get to the silverware draw that he stood in front of. Her hair was up in another bun giving everyone a clear sight of the bruising around the two fang marks on her neck. It wasn't her intention but it was summer so hair needed to be off her neck. Looking at the fang marks Klaus felt guilty subconsciously he reached out to touch the dark bruise his fingers grazing the angry flesh. Considering that the last time I was drained of blood being killed was by him and the fact that he hadn't seen me for days after he probably had assumed I had supernatural healing abilities, but no last time Katherine had given me her blood to heal me.

"Don't" Antonia said swatting his hand away, "This" pointing to her neck, "is your fault, what did you expect me to just cover it so you wouldn't feel guilty?"

Stefan looked up wide eyed from his coffee, "This is better than a soap" he muttered.

"A soap?" Rebekah asked looking at him cocking her head.

"Later" Stefan said fully engrossed in what was playing out before him.

"I hardly think what Rebekah did is my fault ". Antonia just lost it wielding her spoon as a weapon she pointed it at Klaus.

"So you saying it was her idea to leave me there?"

"Ooo shit"

"Oh, stuff it" Antonia shot at Stefan.

"The fact that you were human slipped my mind, a complete oversight-"

"An oversight? An oversight? What am I forgettable?"

"That's not at all what I meant Antonia, I simply meant that I'm not used to having a human to watch out for, I figured you'd come to Gloria's once you realized we left"

"How was I supposed to get there? How was I supposed to know how to get there?"

"I didn't think of you-"

"You didn't think of me?"

"Again, it was an oversight, it was not my intentions to let you get hurt!"

"You just didn't think of me! Am I so forgettable or what you got other long-lost pack members running around that I don't know about that I can be replaced by, because I'm pretty sure I'm the only one you got!" Antonia's hand flew all around spoon still grasped in hand.

"It's not like that!"

"Do you even feel bad? All I'm hearing are excuses no damn apology! Hell, you haven't even apologized for when you did the same thing to me!" She was full blown yelling at this point to angry to care that she had wanted to talk to him about it in private.

"Antonia listen-"

"You probably haven't even apologized for daggering your sister for decades who's your own flesh and blood! God I'm so stupid thinking you'd care for me because we're from the same pack, you'd probably treat me better passing me by when I lived on the streets!" tears were pooling in Antonia's eyes threatening to overflow down her cheeks but she snatched her breakfast storming out of the kitchen before they could.

"Antonia!" Klaus shouted storming out after her, "Don't you dare walk away from me!"

Walking without direction through the penthouse Antonia ended by the elevator spinning to face Klaus who looked like he was about to explode.

"I thought you said you wanted to talk in private about this" He gritted out obviously embarrassed and angry. There was about two feet between them.

"I changed my mind!" She screamed with frustration. "Now you can either apologize or leave me to eat my breakfast" Antonia said calmly as she pushed away tears that had started to run down her cheeks.

Sighing Klaus turned around rubbing his face in his own frustration, "Antonia listen-"

"You want me to listen to you? To you, why because you're my Alpha?" Antonia laughed, it sounded a little manic but she was flipping a shit. She had had it with Klaus and his lack of caring.

"EACTLY I AM YOUR ALPHA DO NOT YELL AT ME!"

"What the hell kind of Alpha are you not thinking about your pack and their wellbeing! Do you even remember when you didn't feed me for two whole days?" Antonia was done holding back.

For a split second you could see remorse in his eyes realizing he didn't remember that, further proving that he didn't take care of her nor given her means to take care of herself. Yet with the last comment Klaus himself lost his shit too.

"No wonder the universe doesn't want you making Hybrids you can barely keep care of me!"

"Watch it Antonia" Klaus growled his eye flashing golden as he slammed her against the nearest wall holding her by her neck. Her breakfast flew out of her hands at his supernatural speed crashing onto the floor creating a mess.

"Klaus" Antonia begged as she felt his grip tighten as she tried to breath. If not being able to breath wasn't bad enough it was as if her neck was on fire by his touch.

It was as if he just realized what he was doing and he dropped his grip, and Antonia tumbled to the floor with Klaus crouching down as quickly as she went. Avoiding his eyes, Antonia starred crying at her yogurt covering the floor around them. Using his hands cupping her face, Klaus brought her face up to meet his eyes, "Antonia I'm so sorry". And in a surprising turn of events he pulled Antonia onto his lap wrapping his arms around her waist holding her to his chest as she sobbed. Curling into him Antonia cried out of frustration and pure emotional drainage.

"I'm human Klaus, dying really hurts and you getting mad at Rebekah for killing me only make you a hypocrite" She said through tears and hiccups as she tried to control her breath.

"I know I am truly sorry. I shouldn't have killed you and I should never have left you. Never again"

"Wow the Original Hybrid actually just apologized to me" giggled Antonia trying to cover up her tears making light of the situation and her near mental breakdown. Klaus and Antonia stayed holding onto each other for a while letting Antonia calm down, both enjoying the contact.

"Will you forgive me?" A glimmer of insecurity passed by his features and was quickly concealed as Antonia looked up at him.

"You've treated me terribly! You think just because you've apologized I'm going to forgive you like that!" her voice softening but still she had anger despite it disappearing the longer she stayed in his embrace.

"I know you're still angry, love. I will make it up to you I promise, I'll do better".

"I can't do this." Klaus tensed up, "I've been discarded for so long I can't do this if you don't care about me I'd rather be homeless again" Another sob left Antonia. "I don't deserve this, you said you'd be my Alpha, you said you'd care"

Klaus didn't know what to say, he just held her closer, "I fucked up. What can I do?"

"You can start with taking us shopping. Rebekah and I are serious about you making it up to us by taking us shopping" Antonia informed him gripping his bicep tighter around herself which be obliged gripping her tighter to him.

"I do forgive you but that doesn't mean that I'm still upset" Antonia informed him as he pulled his wallet from his back pocket.

"Small price to pay, here" Klaus said holding out his black credit card to Antonia.

Antonia gave a little laugh, "Oh no no, you're coming with us"

"I don't think so- "

"Fine then I don't forgive you" Antonia said turning to look out the window and away from Klaus.

"Fine, I'll come along"

"Good, because I have no idea where to take your sister shopping in this city"

A few hours later Antonia, Stefan, Rebekah and Klaus were all at a nice clothing store in the heart of Chicago. Lounging on the furniture in front of the dressing rooms Klaus and Stefan were enjoying champagne served by the workers.

Pop music played in the background as Rebekah emerged from the dressing room sporting a cute little black body con dress, "There has to be more to this dress!"

"There's not" informed her brother who was currently ogling the worker's breasts as she poured him more champagne.

"So, women in the twenty-first century dress like prositutes then"

"I believe the term you used last night was 'bimbo'" commented Antonia from her dressing room, Stefan laughed.

"And to think I got dirty looks for wearing trousers!"

"You wore trousers so women today could wear nothing" Klaus informed her sipping on his champagne looking at his sister.

"And what is this music? It sounds like a cable car accident"

"It's dance music" Antonia shouted trying and failing to zip up the back of romper she was trying on.

"People dance to this?" Rebekah asked Antonia not trusting Stefan's word.

"Yeah they do" Antonia chuckled finally admitted defeat, "Can someone help me?"

Rebekah turned to go back in her dressing room annoyed at her dress, popping her head out "Klaus?"

"Fine" He grumbled getting up from his spot to help her, pulling back the curtain to Antonia standing with her back to him fully exposed.

"The zippers stuck…" Antonia informed him, the zipper started just above her butt. He just stood there for a moment taking her bareness in, he had never seen someone's back so beautiful before. The romper was a light gray piece, with short shorts coming up to a fake halter top with straps down the back it fit Antonia perfectly. There was a pleat on each hip of the shorts in the front helping to create the perfect hour glass shape.

"Klaus?" Antonia asked looking over her shoulder, her hands holing up the front as the straps didn't work until the romper was zipper. Stepping forward Klaus placed a hand on her hip while the other pulled the zipper.

"Thanks" turning around to face him Klaus looked down at the romper getting a full view of it for the first time, "Do you like it?"

"It's perfect on you" Klaus said looking into her eyes, he put a stray piece of hair behind her ear as she kept eye contact. The air quickly filled with tension as he looked down at her lips and back up to her eyes. His gaze hadn't been lost on Antonia, her cheeks flushing.

"NIK!" Rebekah called. Pulling back Klaus huffing.

"Get whatever you want sweetheart but make sure to get this and that one" squeezing her hip Klaus pointed to a little army green off the shoulder top hanging up. Klaus winked as he walked out leaving Antonia's heart thumping away as fast a freight train. Taking her time dressing Antonia hanging into a more casual outfit. Antonia came out pile in hand. Klaus and Rebekah were bickering as she sat down on the end of lounge chair Klaus was sitting on. Despite holding some anger towards Klaus still she still felt calmer and safer around him than Stefan.

"And why are you so grumpy?" Rebekah snapped.

"I needed one thing for you my witch to find out why my Hybrids are dying, one thing your neckless you lost it"

"I didn't lose it. It's just been missing for 90 years!" Rebekah quipped, turning to Stefan she asked what he thought of her dress.

Not being interested at all as she twirled, "I like it". He tried his hardest to sound convincing but even Antonia could even tell. Antonia scoffed, Rebekah glared at him. "What? I said I liked it"

"I can always tell when you're lying Stefan" Rebekah stormed back to the dressing room, "I like it!" Antonia said trying to be supportive.

"Good one" commented Klaus to Stefan cheering him with his champagne.

"You're the one that un-daggered her" Stefan pointed out.

"I heard that!" Rebekah called from her dressing room.

"Alright I'm going to get some air" Stefan said getting up.

"Can I have some champagne?" Antonia swiveled on her butt to face Klaus she asked as Stefan walked out of the store.

"No"

"What? Why?"

"Because it's not good for your liver"

"My liver?"

"It's a human organ, love, gotta keep you healthy." Klaus informed her leaning forward to pat her on her thigh as he smirked at her.

"My liver my ass"

"You said you wanted me to care"

"Yes, but not about my drinking habits" Antonia grumbled.

Rebekah and Antonia both ended up opting for jeans shorts, and a gold sparkly tank with matching heels and grape off the shoulder long sleeve top respectively. Both girls ended up with three full bags of clothes, shoes and accessories by the time they stepped out onto the streets. It was nearing one and the sun was beating down on Chicago.

"Let's go" Klaus said motioning for the girls to follow.

"Where are we going?" Antonia asked readjusting her bags which were quite heavy.

"Lunch" Klaus said pulling the bags from Antonia's grip.

"Good because I'm starving!"

"Me too, I could go for a tasty little snack" Rebekah commented eyeing an attractive man walking past.

"Don't think you and I are hungry for the same thing" Antonia laughed walking beside Klaus with Rebekah on the other side of her. "How far is the place we're going for lunch?"

"Just around the corner"

"Nik, take my bags too" Rebekah instructed holding hers out to him.

"You're perfectly capable of carrying your own Rebekah"

"And Antonia isn't?"

"I can carry my own its fine" Antonia said reaching to take hers back.

"No, the difference is I want to carry Antonia's bags and I don't want to carry yours, sister. Oh look here we are" It was a very organic looking restaurant. "Table for three, now" Klaus compelled the hostess. Grabbing menus, they were led to the patio seating.

After ordering and compelling themselves glasses of fresh blood from their waiter Rebekah decided to pester Antonia about twenty-first century life.