Araiya accompanied Klaus to the dance floor and stopped.
" Are we doing it traditionally?" She asks to which Klaus nodded.
An evil smile graced her face as an idea popped into her head.
"Oh oh! I know that look." Klaus grinned at her.
"I have a better idea." Araiya quickly whispered her idea in Klaus's ear, knowing very well that the rest were watching them intensely.
A Cheshire smile appeared on his face after hearing the idea.
"Late 1880s of Ireland, Not bad love. Not bad." He appreciated the Black and both went to change the music.
As the music suddenly stopped, Everyone looked around in confusion before dispersing.
Araiya kicked off her heels and dragged Niklaus to the floor as their choice of music started playing. They both jumped up matching the beat of the music. Niklaus spun the lady in a circle before dipping her really low. He caught her as she came up.
Their choice of dancing was very exotic and Araiya was thankful that she wore shorts underneath.
"Jack I don't know the steps," Araiya says.
"Neither do I, Just go with it."Niklaus finishes quoting Titanic.
The jaws of others hit the ground because they never saw Niklaus Mikalesons this carefree and wild before.
They both danced, jumped and laughed like crazy for the rest of the song. At some point, Kol was dragged in too and others joined in. The song ended, both of them courtesied and laughed. Araiya collapsed in Nik's chest trying to calm down and breathe. Nik pulled her close and gently swagged them, waiting for the Adrenaline to pass.
"You know I miss this." She whispers against him.
"Sometimes I think how would your life be if I would have intervened. If I could have stopped you from becoming an original. You would grow up, marry someone, have kids and grandkids. You would be an old man who would sit near the window smoking and remembering life as you wait to die. But other time, I want to be selfish. I want to be with you like old times. Being there for your family, being there as Kol pranked everyone and when Elijah scolds him." She chuckled along with Nik.
It was true that once Niklaus' cold heart beated for the beautiful woman before him but he knew that he could never have her, perhaps it was an irrational fear of losing her. She was the light and he was a moth. But then again they both needed each other, even though Niklaus never understood. They kept each other grounded.
The first time She died, he was heartbroken and after she told him all about her, Niklaus accepted her with open arms. It felt good to not be the only freak. He was one of hers. Her family.
Niklaus lifted her chin and made her look in his eyes.
"The only time I felt the need to be human was when you died. I couldn't bear the thought that I will have to spend eternity without your craziness. But When we bonded, I realized that If I would be human then I would never to able to be with you." He confessed smiling.
They looked at each other with adoration. Niklaus would never admit that Araiya had him wrapped him around her finger but He would do anything for her and he meant it.
As they came back from the dance floor, they were immediately greeted by the rest of Mikaelsons and Evanore.
"How did you manage to dance like that in that dress?!" Rebekah questioned.
"It is enchanted so that I don't flash anybody and also I am wearing shorts." Araiya calmed her down.
Elijah removed his coat and placed it on Araiya shoulders.
"Even though I don't like to use violence but the men here are looking at you in a rather disturbing manner." He mutters causing the rest to go tense.
"Okay boys, We are not killing anyone." She warned again.
"Even if they come back to life?" Kol questioned.
"Even if they come back to life." She confirmed.
"Rebekah No." Elijah quickly shut her off before she opened her mouth.
"Why? It is her choice anyway." She pouts slightly.
"Who?" Araiya asked her. She just blinks at her not understanding.
"Well I am ready to be your wing woman but who is the guy or girl if you changed your preferences?" Araiya asks with a smirk.
"It is a guy. Matt Donovan." Rebekah blushes a bit pointing to the blonde near the food table.
She nodded and kissed Klaus's cheek before leaving. She approached the unsuspecting human and tapped lightly on his shoulder.
"Hey, You must be Matt Donovan. I am Araiya Black." She smiles.
The man immediately tensed seeing the woman who was with the originals.
"So who are you? Another sister or perhaps girlfriend?" He questions rudely.
The woman was surprised before laughing.
"Well, They are my family, not related to blood though. Take a chill pill man." She says to lighten the tension.
"Oh god. I am embarrassing myself. Who says 'Take a chill pill anymore. That was lame. sorry." She rants awkwardly.
The boy laughs and Araiya relaxes slightly.
"I am sorry but they are Originals, I have to fear for my life you know?" He speaks out.
"Well, they are surely a crazy brunch but I won't hurt you." She reassures him.
"Why?" He questions
"I don't hurt innocents." Matt visibly relaxes and gives a genuine smile.
"So What brings you here? I am very boring for your taste. I am pretty sure that my blood doesn't taste good too." He joked.
"Well I don't drink blood but I do get hungry and you are literally standing next to the food counter." She responds back.
"So you are not a vampire?" He questions.
"Nope." Araiya answers while picking a lot of eclairs.
"A witch? werewolf? Fairy?" He asks while grinning.
"I am not any of that. You can consider me as an angel though." She winks.
"Mister Salvatore, How may I entertain you?" She hears footstep approaching her but doesn't turn.
"Well, There are a lot of ways Miss Black but I only ask you of a single favor," Damon says as he gives a charming smile.
"Nice coat." He comments.
"I know right. Oversized coats are so in fashion." She replies sarcastically.
"May I have a dance?" He asks.
"I am eating." Araiya looks at him in a dumbfounded manner. Damon rolled his eyes seeing her pull the plate of food closer in a protective stance.
"May I have a dance?" He repeats again with bowing which surely caught the attention of the people standing nearby.
Araiya huffs and accepts it.
"You know how to make a scene don't you?" She rolls her eyes.
"I did a Ph.D. in that, love." He mocks the way Klaus says love.
Araiya gave a bored look as he pulls her closer and moves them to the rhythm of the music. It felt nice but the two would die before admitting it. Araiya tried her hardest to control her heart which was beating so fast that even Damon would be concerned about her well being.
Despite her feeling towards the man in front her, She knew the reason he had come here. Araiya leaned in and let her breath brush his ear.
"Do you think I am stupid, Damon?" She whispers. Damon gulps hard trying to ignore the sparks where she touches him.
"I know that why you came here. You are not getting any answers." She nibbles gently at his earlobe earning a groan from him. She let her fingers roam around. She slips her hand in his behind pocket and pulls out a small dagger. She grabs the dagger and pushes it in his thigh.
"Tell the little miss Sunshine to not mess with me." She pecks his cheek before leaving the injured vampire behind.
Klaus and Evanore were immediately by her side looking for any injuries.
"I am Fine. It was stupid of him to think that a baby Vampire like him could take over me." She spits out.
Evanore glares at Damon before turning to the keeper.
"Elena Gilbert. Daughter of Isobel Flemming and John Gilbert. Doppelganger of the Petrova line. She is currently residing with her aunt and brother." She informs.
"Well, I think we will give them a visit. After all, I am their godmother." She grins evilly.
Author's Note-
Damn, That twist though. Everything aside, can I just appreciate the Brotp of Araiya and Klaus? How sweet! I love writing their scenes together. I personally adore how Araiya can check on Klaus and refrain him from doing something stupid. Do tell me your view on their relationship and I shall bid farewell.
BTW the song according to which I have written the dance scene is Gaelic Storm- Irish Party Music in third class+ John Ryan's Polka
Till next time.