Chapter 6 – Kol

Elena had fallen asleep by the time Niklaus had finished collecting blood. He observed how peaceful she looked asleep, not like her life was in danger every day. Not like she had lost almost everything. Niklaus tried very hard not to think about how much of that loss was because of him. He didn't regret what he did, but he regretted that what he did hurt her.

Niklaus unhooked the equipment and moved to pick the girl up. Carefully he hoisted her in his arms and smoothly carried her out of the room. Not wanting to wake her or run into any of his siblings he opted to take her to his office and set her on the couch in there. After getting she settled on the couch he sat down at his desk and started looking through papers that had piled up.

An hour later Elena stirred. "Hello, love." Niklaus said as she woke up.

"Klaus. Where am I?" She asked groggily.

"My office. I brought you here after we finished your little blood donation."

"How much did you take? I have a headache."

"Four bags, so roughly four pints. You already look much better than you did. The headache will be gone in about an hour, would you like some blood to get rid of it now?" Niklaus didn't look up from what he was doing.

Elena glared at him, her head was pounding. "Ugh. Fine. Just a little thought."

Niklaus smirked and set the papers down. "Thought you might see it that way, love."

Elena didn't reply and slowly sat up on the couch. "My head is spinning."

"You'll be fine love. I wouldn't let anything happen to you."

Niklaus stood up, big his wrist and walked over to Elena. He held his wrist out to the girl and she gingerly took it. She placed her lips to the cut and swallowed the blood, finding it hard to stop. Niklaus' blood was heavenly, and she couldn't get enough. Niklaus smirked again as he had to pry her off his wrist.

"Thought you just wanted a little love?" He teased.

"Shut up." Elena mumbled.

Niklaus laughed. "You need food. Go fix yourself a sandwich in the kitchen."

Elena glared at him as she stood and walked out of the room. She wandered through the house no clue where she was going. She was getting more irritated the longer she wandered.

"Where the heck is the kitchen," she mumbled angrily.

"The opposite side of the house." Kol stated from behind her with a chuckle.

"Go away, Kol." Elena growled.

"I don't want to, I'm bored."

"Find something to do and leave me alone."

"Oh don't be like that, darling." Kol pouted.

Elena glared at him. Kol held up his hands, "Easy there tiger, why don't I show you the way to the kitchen."

"Uh, no thanks."

"What if we took Sabrina with us?"

"Who the heck is Sabrina?" Elena asked.

Kol smirked, "My witch. She performed the ritual last night."

"She's not your possession Kol. You don't own her." Elena hissed.

"Semantics." Kol waved his hand. "How about that offer?"

"Sure. As long as Sabrina is there. I don't want to be in your company by myself."

"You wound me, darling." Kol pressed his right hand to his chest.

"That would mean you have feelings, Kol, and we both know you don't."

Kol pouted, "Harsh."

Elena grinned, "Come on, Kol. Introduce me to Sabrina."

Kol perked up a little and held out his arm to Elena. Elena eyed it for a few minutes before shrugging and taking it. Kol raised an eye brow in surprise that she actually took it.

"Change your mind about me?" He asked as he led her towards the den where he knew Sabrina would be.

"Hardly. I did realize that your brothers would kill you if something happened to me. So I figure I'm safe for now." Elena replied flippantly.

Kol poured some more, but soon they reached the den. Elena noticed that he brightened up as soon as he saw Sabrina. She wondered if was going on there, but didn't say anything. Kol quickly introduced Elena and Sabrina and explained to Sabrina why they were there. Sabrina, having missed breakfast agreed to join them in the kitchen for lunch.