Chapter 3 – Explanations?
Elena woke up in a Queen Size bed, which was rather comfortable. She was confused as to where she was at, the room she was in was very tastefully decorated and by no means small. She sat up to better take in her surroundings when the events from the night before came rushing back.
She had gone to sleep in her own bed at the house and then woken up surrounded by the Mikaelson siblings. They were doing some weird spell, but that was all she remembered because she had fainted. What was going on? She assumed she was at the mansion but for what purpose?
She quietly slipped out of bed, finding herself in a night gown she had never seen before. "Who changed my clothes?" She asked out loud. She blushed at the idea that one of the guys had changed her.
"Rebekah did," a voice said from behind her. Elena turned to see that it was Sage that spoke. "Your clothes were dusty when Elijah carried you up. So Rebekah changed your clothes and tucked you in."
"Ok." Elena said slowly. "Why would she do that?"
Sage smiled softly and walked over to look out the window. "You're family."
"I'm what?" Elena asked turning to look at her.
"You're family," a voice from the door said. Sage and Elena turned to see Finn.
"How am I family?" Elena asked confused.
"We did a ritual last night that made you our sister." Finn stated carefully, concerned about how Elena would take the news.
"Why would you do that?" Elena asked.
"It's complicated, and I can't explain it all right now. Just know that you will be safe with us and no one will hurt you." Finn replied.
Elena simply nodded but Finn could see the wheels in her head turning. Finn smiled gently as he crossed the room to where Elena was standing. He leaned in and kissed her forehead, "It will be okay little sister. Now why don't you let Sage help you get dressed and I'll escort you lovely ladies down to breakfast."
"Breakfast?" Elena asked, very confused by everything taking place.
Sage laughed. "Yes, Elena. Breakfast. We promise nothing will happen to you but in order for us to keep that promise you have to eat. Finn, wait out in the hallway while Elena gets ready." She walked over to where Finn and Elena were standing.
"Yes, dear." Finn replied. He kissed Sage and left the room.
"Now then, let's get you ready. There's your bathroom through this door." Sage led Elena over to a door she hadn't noticed before. "You share it with Rebekah."
Elena stopped short, "But she hates me."
"I don't hate you." Rebekah said popping her head out of the bathroom.
Elena gasped and blushed at the fact that Rebekah had overheard her. She forgot she was in a house of vampires. Rebekah smiled at her, as if she knew what Elena was thinking.
"Don't worry. The rooms are sound proof. We like our privacy. I only overheard you because the door was ajar. I wanted to be able to hear you if you woke up during the night." She explained.
"I don't understand. Why would you care? I thought you hated me after what I did!" Elena exclaimed. "I hate myself for doing what I did."
"Oh Elena." Rebekah sighed. "I never hated you. I was angry, yes. I had opened up to you in a way I never open up to anyone and you stabbed me in the back, literally."
"She was hurt and lashed out. Much like Damon does." Sage added. "That doesn't mean she hates you."
Rebekah glared at Sage, "I hate to say it but the wore is right."
Sage glared back, "Don't call me that. Like it or not I'm family."
Elena felt like she had to step in, she really didn't want a fight on her hands. "Okay. That's enough. You know if you just tried, you might actually get along. You two are more alike than you think you are."
Rebekah and Sage scoffed. "In your dreams!" They both said together, they glared at each other again.
Elena huffed, "I said enough. Now weren't we supposed to get me ready for breakfast? Finn is waiting."
Sage nodded, "Right. Well as I was saying this is your bathroom."
"Our bathroom," Rebekah interjected. "You share with me. My room is connected on the other side. If you ever need anything just knock."
Elena nodded, while Sage took over again. "The other door leads to your closet. There are some basic clothes but we'll have to take you shopping. We can send the guys to pick up somethings from your house later if you want. Just make a list of what you want."
"Shopping?" Elena asked.
"Yes, shopping." Rebekah smiled. "We'll go tomorrow, today why don't you wear this." She flashed over to Elena closet and came back with a pair of jeans and a cute black and white striped shirt. "Oh and here are some undergarments." She handed Elena a bra and underwear. "Now get washed up, quickly or the guys will get impatient."
Rebekah pushed Elena into the bathroom. "We'll just wait for you here."
Elena gave a quick glance at Sage, who nodded her approval to Rebekah's plan. Elena slipped into the bathroom and closed the door, leaving the sisters-in-laws alone in her room.