~Recap from Chapter 1~

Instead, I reached out and grabbed hold of her wrist. She turned around and faced me.

"What's your name?" I asked her softly.

"Faith." She answered. "My name is Faith Mikaelson."

~TGITW~

Chapter 3: The Family Mikaelson

MYSTIC FALLS. 1000 A.D.

Rebekah's POV

It came as a shock to all of us when we first heard her name. After all, how many Mikaelsons were there really? Mother became even more suspicious of the girl. Father took it as a sign and welcomed the girl as another daughter. I'm just happy that there's another girl my age around, especially with all these boys running amok.

Now as I sit with her, I studied her curiously. Her straight black hair came down to her shoulders. Her long, oval face was tanned a light brown. She had a sharp nose which contrasted with her soft features. Her eyes looked delicate. I wonder what color they would reveal.

As I wiped her face clean, she stirred a bit. It's been a day since she had woken up and passed out again. Ever since, she seemed to have drifted in and out of consciousness. Whenever we conversed in the room, she would stir as if hearing and responding to us.

I finished cleaning her face and moved to her hands. As I touched her wrist, her eyes flickered open.

Brown.

Her eyes were a warm brown color. Just like half the family.

I like it. It made her familiar but at the same time there was a warmness in them that I never saw in my mother or brothers.

Her eyes fluttered as she adjusted to the light. I helped her sit up as she tried to gain her bearings.

"You're awake." I smiled gently at her.

"Who are you?" Her words slurred as she tried to talk with a dry throat.

"Hello Faith. My name is Rebekah."

~TGITW~

Faith's POV

First it was Elijah, then Rebekah, then the rest of the Mikaelson family.

There was no doubt about it, I was living with the Family Mikaelson. The Original Family.

Despite the passing of days, I still could not believe I was here. Mystic Falls in the 1000s. I had slowly adapted to the culture of this time but still had a lot to learn. Thankfully, the family had accepted me after Mikael's decision. Though Esther had been against it, there was no going against the patriarch of the family. It was a good thing for me as I don't remember much about what led to me being here.

I was disoriented at first but now I have had enough time to think about my situation. I don't remember everything, but I was slowly regaining memories with each passing day. I knew my name. Although, I could not figure out the connection between me and the Original family. Was I related to them? Or was it just a coincidence? What I do know is that I was not of this time or place. Yet, somehow, this family felt very familiar to me. As I spent more time with them, fragments of memories would come back to me. Scenes from their past or future? Which was it? I do not know.

I had mixed feelings about the whole thing. It felt like an adventure. I get to explore this new world and interact with these characters. But once the initial excitement died down, I felt homesick. I feel like I had forgotten something precious and longed to go back to the place I called home – wherever that may be. And there was something bugging me about this place, as if something was telling me that this place was not real.

I let out sigh. It had been a struggle but all I could do was take it one day at a time. Spending time with the Mikaelson family was certainly of great help. They have quickly become a source of comfort and strength to me.

Today, I was helping Rebakah with some chores when a young boy came up to me. I glanced up and saw that it was Henrik. He had such a kind and innocent face. When I first saw him, a vision of Niklaus carrying his bloody body came to me. Now, whenever I see him, it saddens me to think that this young boy would die in such a way.

It was also one of the things that helped me make a decision. I wasn't going to let someone die in front of me. Real or not. Past or future. It did not matter. These people had become family to me. And I wasn't going to let them die. I was determined to change Henrik's fate along with the family's fate. I was going to save the Originals.

~TGITW~

Kol's POV

She was strange. Exotic. New.

I smacked my lips in anticipation.

Finally, something to take away the boredom.

Watching Faith was always entertaining. Everything seemed new and strange to her. She was like a newborn fawn trying out her legs and getting use to everything.

I loved showing her around. She would always have this fascinated look in her eyes as I explained things. Even the most common, simplest tasks would be interesting to her. Not a day would go by where she finds something simple and turn it into something exciting.

Today, was no exception.

I had just shown her one of the most basic spells from mother's grimoire. The spell to levitate things. It caused the autumn leaves to dance playfully around her.

The look on her face was priceless. She looked awestruck.

I was beginning to be bored by the simple spells that I was learning. But being with her was like seeing things again for the first time. Her childlike awe brings me back to my first love for magic.

To think this was the girl who woke up hysterical because of her lost memories.

Now she has such a hold on me.

And I know I'm not the only one. Rebekah once confided in me that she felt like an older sister taking care of her younger sibling. She won't admit it, but I see how happy she is to take on the role. She had to teach Faith everything and she liked playing the responsible older sibling for once.

Elijah was protective of the girl. He would hover around her making sure she was safe. She in turn trusted and depended on him. I often see them going off on their own and have their own conversations. I followed them once and was surprised to see the normally jovial Elijah be serious and earnest. It seems my brother had found someone to confide his inner thoughts to.

Niklaus was both curious and jealous about the girl. And who can blame him. Faith had come suddenly and captured father's affections easily. For Niklaus who craved father's attention, he would naturally feel a bit of envy towards her. At the same time, I've seen him study her as if trying to discover the way she captivated our father.

And I, I liked this girl. She made things interesting. Perhaps, I might even pursue her all things considered.

I can't help but grin mischievously at the thought.

~TGITW~

Finn's POV

I sat on one end of the table, quietly eating my supper. I watched as Faith said something which caused father to chuckle. Ever since Faith arrived, father has adored her. It puzzled my siblings, but I knew father was seeing Freya in the girl. Faith was very much like Freya. She was bright, warm, funny, and she had quickly become the apple of our eyes.

The door opened causing the cold wind to enter into the room. Niklaus entered, shaking off the snow that had accumulated on his coat.

"Close the door, boy!" Father snapped at him.

Niklaus stiffened at my father's voice. He quickly shut the door, took off his coat, and found a spot at the table. All the while, father's eyes followed him with a scowl on his face.

I immediately tensed up and I could sense Elijah do the same. It would always start with something small. Niklaus would do something "wrong" which would cause father to erupt and lash out at him. It was such a common occurrence that we knew from the signs what would enfold.

"Oops!" Faith exclaimed. She had spilled soup all over herself.

"I'm so sorry." She smiled apologetically. "I'm such a klutz. I feel like I somehow spill something on myself every time we eat."

Father's attention shifted from Niklaus back to Faith. His scowl changed to an affectionate smile. he grabbed some rugs and helped Faith clean up the mess. All thoughts of Niklaus driven out of his mind.

Elijah and I loosened up and Niklaus smiled gratefully at Faith. This has happened enough times now that I believe Faith has been doing it intentionally. Whenever father was about to take out his anger on Niklaus, Faith would step in with some words or actions that would take his mind off the matter. Sometimes, she would distract. Sometimes, she would plead on his behalf. Either way, she would find a way to re-direct father's anger away from Niklaus. And time and time again, father would give way to her.

It was a welcome change and I for one was thankful for her.

~TGITW~

Esther's POV

There was something suspicious about Faith Mikaelson. From her name to the way they found her, to the way that she acts, there was something off about her. For one, how did she survive in these woods? We were in a fairly isolated place and the locals were less than friendly. For another, even if she had forgotten her memories, she shouldn't have forgotten the basics of daily living. And yet, Faith seems to have forgotten everything.

Moreover, she felt like an anomaly. Every now and then, I would sense a supernatural power emitting from her but I cannot identify what it is. It was as if she did not belong to our world. Instead, I could almost hear nature whispering to me, warning me to be wary of her.

I don't know where she comes from. I don't know what her intentions are. But I'm not going to stop until I find out. And if she has any malicious intentions towards my family, I will make her pay.

I will protect my family.