Araiya stood staring at Niklaus whom she last met in the 1800s. But the Niklaus who stared back at her was broken. His hair was messed up and dark circles were prominent under his eyes. They said no words and none were needed. Just seeing each other alive brought them relief.
Araiya placed her arms around Nik as he melted in her embrace. For the first time, He felt being in the moment and at home. He couldn't recall the last time he felt so relaxed. Nik closed his eyes and tighten his arms around her. A silent conversation among them followed out.
Araiya didn't ask what happened because she knew that she will get the response when the time is due. Instead, the way Araiya held Nik spoke on its own.
'I am here now. Everything will be alright. It gotta be.' She rubbed soothing patterns on his back.
'I missed you.' Nik tightened his hold on her, hiding from the world as he dipped himself in the crook of her neck. He breathed in her scent which calmed him instantly.
'I missed you too.' Araiya did the same. They stood there embracing and breathing in the scents of each other. While Evanore stood at the side not knowing what to do. They pulled away staring at each other. Niklaus didn't notice the other presence with them. Araiya smiled at him and Niklaus let out a genuine smile, knowing that with her being here, everything will be alright.
Araiya gazed at Evanore and Niklaus followed her actions. Nicklaus and Evanore observed each other. Once they were sure that none of them was a threat to the certain Black then only they gave each other a nod of acknowledgement.
Niklaus moved to the side allowing the women to enter.
"Why is it so dark?" Evanore questioned.
"Powercut. Something that might be due to your presence,love." Niklaus responded back.
"Hey! Teleportation does take energy. At least You weren't falling from the sky, after being burnt, Naked. " Araiya reverted back pouting slightly.
"Well as you mentioned that I will provide you with some clothes." Niklaus politely said gesturing Araiya to follow him.
Araiya moved behind Nik leaving behind Evanore to guard. The two had a lot to speak but still walked silently. They entered Niklaus' Bedroom and Nicklaus went to the closet to grab his T-shirt and boxers. He handed them to Araiya who kept the clothes on the bed and instead moved towards Nik. He watched her with expectant eyes. She pushed him slightly back so that he was seated on the bed and sat near his feet on the floor.
The move signified the trust she had in him. The woman, to whom everyone bows, was sitting lower than a commoner. She took Niklaus hands and played with them. She placed a spell on the room quickly so that the conversion they have, couldn't be listened by anyone.
"Where are the rest?" She asks softly.
"They left. They were tired of me, Raiya. I drew them away." He confined with his voice breaking towards the end.
"They are family, Nik. They will come back... like always." Araiya reasoned with him.
She knew him. She knew that He was insecure and emotional under the mask he puts on. It was difficult for Nik to trust anyone because of years of being treated as an outcast. The fear of rejection and everyone leaving him caused him to dagger all his siblings. He was simply a misunderstood man.
"I keep getting nightmares for the past week. Someone killed you,raiya and they killed my family." He confessed while Araiya stayed silent urging him to continue.
"I lost it when I witnessed you getting killed. I-I became so paranoid." For the first time during the talk, he raised his head to view Araiya. He joined her on the floor.
"You were there when no one was. Even though we don't share blood, you made me your family. You saw past the mask of a monster. You saw me." He paused looking at her through unshed tears and he cupped her cheek.
"I can't lose. I can't lose you now when I just got you." He whispered letting a sole tear fall.
Araiya didn't wipe it away rather she hugged him and allow him to drain all the feelings he held inside. He sobbed on her shoulder, shaking silently. They sat in silence except for some sniffles that escaped Nik. Araiya stayed strong, for his sake. The power was back on though no one noticed.
He stopped crying and they stayed in that positions before he pulled away. He rubbed his eyes and let out a chuckle.
Araiya lifted his chin, making him look up and gave him a reassuring look. She won't judge him.
"I am here, love. I help you." Niklaus smiled as she said 'help' and not 'fix'.
The moment was soon broken by yells downstairs. They looked at each other before rushing downstairs. The scene downstairs was Hilarious.
Kol and Elijah Mikaelsons were up against the wall with red magic holding them up. Rebekah stood there shocked and definitely frozen.
Araiya and Niklaus grinned at each other taking in the sight before them.
"Eva, let go." Araiya said to the sorceress.
She looked back at the keeper and let the Mikaelsons go. Kol was the first to rush towards Eva with a murderous look. She looked unimpressed as she flicked him backwards. Elijah and Rebekah gained composure and looked at the Black in surprise.
"Raiya?" Elijah called out as Araiya grinned. She raced forward to greet Elijah and he spun her in the air laughing loudly. Araiya hugged Rebekah who looked at the Black with adoration.
"Hey! What about me?" Kol stood there with open arms and pouted.
"What about you?" She reverted back to her best friend.
"I almost died. Stop bullying me." Kol whined.
"He wouldn't have died." Evanore quickly clarified not wanting to be on her bad side.
"I know. I trust you Eva." Araiya said smiling at the witch.
Kol cleared his throat loudly causing Araiya to sigh. She hugged him and rubbed his back in a soothing manner. To her, Kol was her younger brother. She vowed to protect him from any danger. In fact, He was the only one who bore the mark of the black family among his siblings. She pulled away but not before ruffling his hair.
"What are we supposed to do?" Elijah asked.
"Well, do what you are best at. Hosting a Ball." Araiya said while the Mikaelsons grinned.
After the great reunion, Rebekah dragged the Black to Nik's room. She ordered her to have a shower because her 'blanket look' was not coming well together. Araiya was quick to obey. Evanore introduced herself to the family and was escorted to her room.
After she was comfortably dressed and had the dinner where Kol chatted his mouth off. She was tired would be an understatement. She let out another yawn from where she was sitting on the sofa to which Elijah chuckled.
"You need to sleep." He said amusingly.
"Tell me something I don't know." She said. She extended her arms toward him.
"Piggyback?" She asked hopefully.
Elijah bent a bit and Araiya quickly latched herself to his back. She closed her eyes the moment her head hit Elijah's back. Elijah tucked her in the bed in one of the spare rooms.
"Goodnight Rai." He whispered while he stared at her sleeping form.
"So Edward Cullen." was the last thing she said while throwing a pillow at Elijah before passing out.