It was in the weary hours of the morning and the Old witches' house was full of activity. The witches knew that someone powerful has arrived in the Falls and thus the rumours flew. The Coven was equally conflicted. The optimist believed that someone has finally come to set order while others classified it as Evil.
Araiya black and her companion stood outside the burial ground. Evanore was doing the job of scouting. She signalled Araiya that everything was clear. They proceeded with caution because the last thing they wanted was that their plan being blown up before the announcement.
The pair entered the house with Araiya donning her classic Black cloak. She was glad that she had worn her cloak because she was still in her pyjamas which consisted of an oversized sweater. the house went silent as the witches awaited as they watched the arrival. Araiya let her eyes flash a calm black. She was setting the tone for business. She removed the hood from her head. Shocked gasps filled the room
"Greetings." She broke the silence.
"I came bearing an important message but before that, I want your loyalty."She spoke out confidently.
"You have our loyalty, Miss Black." One of the witches said while everyone agreed.
Araiya nodded and smiled at them. Evanore smiled as everything was going according to the plan.
"As you might have suspected, Mystic falls is finally getting a council. I will try my best to restore the balance but I ask something from you."She paused as cheers erupted.
"I ask you to no longer help any supernatural except me or Evanore." She ordered causing the coven to go silent again.
"I understand that Bonnie Bennet is your descendant but she has disturbed the nature's scale. The number of people dying is ridiculous. We need to restore the balance back. I ask you to neither let her channel your power nor answer her questions about us. You might act only in desperate conditions." She finished.
"We agree, Miss Black." The witches hesitantly agreed.
She nodded and kneeled sending a prayer to Hecate.
"να μου ευλογεί η μητέρα." She muttered as the witches repeated. Araiya raised her bracelet and twisted the rose petal, Opening up a sword. She cut her hand, drawing blood. The coven and Evanore watched as the blood burned with a hiss when it touched the ground. The prayer has been heard.
The pair thanked the witches and turned on their heel to head back at the mansion.
On the other hand, Bonnie and her friends stood in the hallway of the mystic falls high school. The events of yesterday were confusing.
"What do you mean by warning?" Caroline asked as Elena and Bonnie huddled together.
"I don't know. I felt it in my bones. We messed up the balance of nature guys. It was a warning to not mess it further." Bonnie confessed confused herself.
"But you mentioned some 'she'?" Elena questioned the witch.
"I don't know." She sighed "I think something big is coming. Something in which we are mere puppets." She whispered.
Elena and Caroline glanced at each other after seeing the condition of their bonbon.
"Hey! Stefan suggested going to Witches' house. Maybe we will find something there?" Elena suggested hopefully.
The bennet witch shrugged and nodded. The group turned as they spotted Rebekah walking towards them with a grin plastered on her face.
"The Mikaelsons are hosting a ball. I hope to see you there. Here." She informed with a wicked glint in her eyes while she handed them the invites before walking away.
"This isn't good." Caroline mutters when the original was out of earshot. The group looked at each other nervously before they went to their usual classes.
Later that day, Kol sat infront of a very exhausted Klaus running on a treadmil. He sat there grinning and eating popcorn.
"Can I stop now?" Klaus yelled.
"What so soon? We just getting started." Araiya frowned.
"I am running since past hour!" He exclaimed wiping sweat off his forehead.
Suddenly, an ancient vase flew over Niklaus head and crashed at the wall behind.
"WHAT THE HELL?" He growled and turning to the the culprit. Araiya stood with another expensive vase in her hand. She threw and Niklaus ducked in an attempt to save his pretty face.
"RAIYA! THEY ARE BLOODY EXPENSIVE." He yelled.
"Can't relate." Araiya simply shrugged as she tossed another one.
"WHY?! GODDAMMIT!" He yelled profantities but was hushed by Araiya.
"NIK! There are children here!" pointing to Kol who faked an offended look.
"I AM GOING TO KILL YOU!" Elijah leaned against the doorframe watching the racket.
"GODS NIK! YOU ARE SO UNFIT! WHAT DO YOU DO? EAT AND LOOK PRETTY?!" Araiya matched his tone.
Araiya grabbed another vase which was extremely pretty. She eyed it mischeviously and looked up to see a wide eyed Klaus.
"NOT THAT ONE! IT WAS FROM THE QUEEN!" He yelled threatingly.
"She is dead anyways."
Niklaus got off the treadmil and slammed into the invisible Blockage.
"Don't tempt me love, I can make this a lot worse." Araiya said with an eyebrow raised and a bored look.
Niklaus hestaintly returned back to running but not without glaring.
"Good! I will reward you with some doggy biscuits." She grinned satisfied.
"Preparations finished?" She asked Elijah as she grabbed a water bottle.
"Almost. We did what you asked but who is escoting you?" Elijah questions.
She threw the bottle to Klaus who catched it with ease. She held up five fingers indicating a 5 min break. Niklaus sighed in relief.
"Kol." She answers as everyone looked at her suprised.
"Why? Because Klaus and You have a reputation. I don't want to come under their immediate radar just..yet." She explains.
"My pleasure, darling." Kol smiled from where he was sitting and offered her some popcorn.
Time flew and now it was almost the evening. Rebekah had taken the responsibilty of dolling up Araiya and Evanore. It took a lot of arguments and compromises to decide the dresses, especially for Araiya. But finally Araiya came trimupt with her two piece black dress. The sheer lace details on the top and a soft floor length skirt with a very high slit enhanced her features.
Her Black curls were tied back in a high ponytail. She looked the perfect mixture of elegant and deadly. Evanore was dressed in a plain back dress that was short in front and long at the back with a sweetheart neckline. She looked dashing.
The three made their way downstairs fashionably late. Araiya immediately found Kol and Klaus who looked at her with a disappointed look.
"What?" Araiya asked thinking she didn't look good.
"Great, Now Males are going to unnecessarily comment on you." Klaus said irritated.
"You have no idea how many people we have to kill today." Kol added to which Klaus nodded.
Araiya laughed at the brothers' possessiveness and warned them to not kill anyone to which they both responded with 'No promises'.
"But you look ravishing." Kol said kissing her cheek.
"Don't she always?" Klaus smirked before doing the same. Klaus had to leave but not before ordering her to save him a dance.
Araiya nodded at Evanore to inform her to begin the work they were supposed to do. Kol dragged her to meet various people.
He introduced her to Carol Lockwood who was the mayor of the town.
"This is Araiya Black. This is my..." Kol looked towards me confused how should he address her.
"Old friend." She smiled brightly at the mayor.
"Do you by any chance know about Mason Lockwood?" She enquired even though he knew about him being her brother in law.
"Yes, He was my brother in law. Did he knew you?" She said surprised.
"Yes, We were very close back in Florida. I am extremely sorry for your loss." She informed Carol who nodded dumbfounded.
"Surprisingly, He never mentioned a beautiful girl such as you." She exclaimed trying to flatter the Black.
"Mason told me that you guys weren't exactly close." Araiya faked a frown.
Well, She was sure that someone will never tell their family about the deadliest supernatural alive. She excused herself and searched for Evanore with Kol trailing behind her.
"Eva, I know what we have to do next." She informed to the sorceress who was keeping an eye on the Keeper from a corner and disregarding the guys who came to flirt with her.
"And What would that be?" Evanore asked.
"We are bringing someone back from death." She grinned as Eva watched her with eyebrows raised.
"I am not surprised. Just keep him away from Damon, I heard they had a feud." Kol informs.
"Damon?" Araiya asks.
"Damon Salvatore. He has a brother too-" Kol was cut off
"Stefan I know. Katerina didn't mention Damon though." Araiya mumbles the last part.
"I can't believe that you trust that bitch." Kol snarls.
"Well, She is one of mine, Kol. She is one of the strongest women I know and not to mention clever. Plus she is not that bad of company." Araiya defends her best friend.
Kol wasn't the biggest fan of katerina and simply rolled his eyes.
"Take me to the bennett witch." She orders to the original.
Kol nods and the three searched for the witch.
Bonnie stands with Caroline. She was cautious after what the witches said to her. The Salvatores and elena approached her. She gave them a tight lipped smile.
"Any Clue?" Stefan asks offering Bonnie a drink. She just shakes her head while accepting the drink.
"The witches are not helping." She said.
"Why?" It was Damon who asks her the question.
"They have been ordered not to." She shrugs.
"By whom? The originals?" He asks again.
"They don't particularly like them. So No. It was someone else." She informs while sipping her drink.
"Hello little witch." A voice called out from behind. The group turned to reveal Kol with his arms linked with Araiya.
All of them tensed looking at the Original. Damon let his gaze linger on his beautiful Company.
"Kol." Bonnie gritted out.
Before Kol could say something back to her, Araiya stepped forward.
"Bonnie Sheila Bennett." She called out smiling warmly.
The witch was shocked but Araiya continued to smile. Araiya could conclude how much bonnie was similar to her ancestors. She had the same traits of empathy and heroine tendencies.
"I-I..." The witch tried to form sentences but Araiya placed a gentle hand on her shoulder. Bonnie calmed down in instant. She met her guardian's eyes and smiled. It was a weird warmth that spread throughout her body. She haven't felt this way since her grams death.
"I knew your Grandmother. Quite a woman she was." Araiya wasn't lying because Sheila was surely a wild one.
"Yes She was." Bonnie spoke out for the first time smiling.
Araiya pulled away the hand and gazed around.
"Pardon me. I am Araiya Black. Kol's friend." She introduced herself while Kol placed himself protectively beside her.
"Caroline Forbes." It was Caroline who decided to break the silence.
Caroline didn't knew why she did that. But she felt a pull towards the woman in black. Araiya mirrored the smile on Caroline's face and nodded her head.
"Stefan Salvatore and this is my brother Damon." Stefan extended his hand. Araiya placed her hand in his hand and stared at Katerina's former lover in amusement. Stefan bowed and kissed her hand. She never guessed that her friend would fall for this man. His brother suited her type more.
She looked at Damon and gave him a seductive smile.
"Pleasure to meet you Stefan and Damon Salvatore." She said causing Damon to shiver slightly.
"Trust us, The pleasure is all ours." Damon flirted back.
"Elena Gilbert." the brunette smiled. But Araiya knew that it was fake.
"Gilbert?" Araiya questioned quite curious. She scanned the girl up and down, not believing that the small baby she held way back in 1993 was so grown up.
"Yes. My parents were Miranda and Grayson gilbert." She continues obviously uncomfortable. It was a lie.
Araiya nodded unconvinced. She gave a look to Evanore who was standing at quite some distance, eavesdropping in the conversation.
"You knew them?" Elena asked suspiciously.
"Yes, I did." She gave a short answer and smiled at the memory.
"Raiya. Here you are, I was searching." Klaus thankfully saved her from further questions.
"May I have a dance?" He gave his famous smirk while extending his hand.
"Don't step on my toes this time." Araiya gave a laugh before accepting his offer.
Author's note-
Well Mason is coming back and with him, So will a lot of mysteries. Do tell your thoughts about this chapter and give a vote if you liked this.
Till next time