Klaus Mikaelson stared at Araiya with his eyebrows furrowed. He opened his mouth and closed it again as he tried to understand the question. He looked outside at the moving scenery and then back at Araiya.
"What do you mean?" He finally asked.
Araiya sighed, running a hand through her hair and answered," Every supernatural being has a particular aura. It is due to the aura that being of the other kingdom could distinguish between them. Like you have a strong aura due to you being an original. When someone from the kingdom of light meets you then their instincts automatically gets kicked in and tells them about you being a vampire."
"Stefan and Carolina have an aura of normal vampires but Damon. With Damon, It is different. His is darker and dangerous. It is similar to the creatures who walked the depths of Tartarus." She explains.
"What creatures?" He questioned.
Araiya looks over at him as she recalled the information she knew," Werewolves were formed for the very reason that they could kill these creatures. They were horrid, merciless and sadist but were blessed by godly looks. Many goddesses fell in their traps and some produced children too. But the creature got out of control because they were never meant to live alone. Each one had a soulmate somewhere in the world to whom they could confide in. These mates had such a deep connection that if one of them was killed then the other would lose its sanity. It would destroy everything in its path."
"It is similar to you. The mate concept." He comments.
"It is. In fact, they are the only one in the dark side who had mates." She concludes.
"So Damon might have a mate somewhere?" Klaus asked with an eyebrow raised.
"I don't think he actually knows that he is one of them. His instincts haven't been kicked in yet or he is overriding them. But he will realize them soon." She answers looking in front.
"Why?"
"Because I am his mate." She exclaimed while stopping the car.
Klaus was shocked to learn this fact and stayed rooted to his spot in the passenger seat. Araiya exited the car and walked over to open his side.
"You coming?" She asked peering down.
He got out of the car and walked alongside Araiya. He had a lot of questions in his head but didn't know how to ask them.
"You are mates with Damon?!" He partially yelled because he couldn't believe it.
"Yeah." She nods.
"So like, for life?"
"For life." She confirms.
"Out of all people, Damon?" It was rhetorical in nature so Araiya didn't bother answering.
"Does that mean I can't kill him or hurt him?" He asks after a long moment.
"Do you have a death wish?" Araiya snaps back.
They stopped walking and took a seat on the ground. Araiya puts her head in his lap and Klaus paid no attention to the fact that Araiya was using him as a pillow. The view ahead was beautiful. They were near the falls and the rushing water was the only sound in their comfortable silence.
"Is he one of yours now?" He asked still not believing her.
"Not yet. Soon." She replies
"He is a part of the council?"
"I don't know. He hasn't proved his worth till now." The black confessed.
"Tell me something about mates, then." Araiya smiled because even if he didn't like the idea of her being mates with Damon, He was at least trying to make an effort.
"Well, Mates are protective as hell. So if someone touches or flirts with him, he or she will be missing a limb or two or a whole body. Depends on my mood, I guess. " Araiya shrugs casually.
Klaus chuckle and Araiya raise an eyebrow. "I don't see how people think that we don't go well together?"
A small smile made its way on her face as she examined Klaus. It was natural to her now, Niklaus was the only one who could make her smile even though he had questionable social skills. He was different to her.
"I mean they think that I am too...violent. As if you are an angel." He said rolling his eyes.
"See love, the thing here is that the people who face my wrath don't live to tell the tale," Araiya explained from her place.
Araiya abruptly got up clutching her head and Niklaus looked at her concerned.
"Can you stop doing that?" She said through gritted teeth.
"When will you learn?" A voice called out pathetically. Niklaus stood up and protectively placed himself in front of Araiya.
Araiya weekly grabbed his legs and pulled him back. He helped her up despite her protest. He gazed ahead to see a hooded figure standing in front of them. The person whoever it was had literally appeared out of the air.
"Pathetic company, Zandra." Their voice was rich and deep. Even though the person's eyes were hidden, Klaus could imagine their disappointing look thrown at him.
"I much prefer the witches." They continued. Araiya gently pushed Niklaus back and shot him a look.
"Go." A single word but it held so much power. Niklaus immediately shook his head.
"Son of Mikael, you should be grateful that you are even breathing now. You are at no position to defy her." The hooded figure spoke again with a distaste.
Klaus didn't acknowledge them. Instead, He turned to look at Araiya with his full attention.
"Niklaus leave." She said with more power but without compelling him.
He nodded and left the two alone. She never called him Niklaus and He understood that it was important.
"Quite show of Loyalty." The figure commented humourlessly.
Araiya put a fake smile and straightened her posture.
"How can I help you, mother?"
Bonnie sighed for probably the hundredth time as she stared at her ceiling, wide awake. She was tired but her mind had probably some other plans. She rolled over and looked at the clock.
2:34.
She silently got up, making a decision to make a cup of tea for herself. She paused before opening the door, It felt weird because she didn't feel as powerful as she did before. Before she had the power of her ancestors.
She felt a rush of emotion and her body started moving without her consent. She felt trapped but she couldn't move, only watch. When she finally regained some of her control, she found herself before the front door.
"The choice is your's Bonnie.." These words rang out in her head as she placed her hand on the doorknob. She felt oddly prepared like this was her life purpose. Yet she felt the warmth, the same she did when Araiya touched her. Every fiber in her body screamed at her to step outside but she felt no pressure. She knew that everything would go back to normal if she said no but she didn't want to do that. She needed answers, if not for her then for Elena and the rest of her friends.
With a determined look, she opened the door to reveal... nothing. It was just black abyss everywhere she looked. For a moment, her throat closed and a familiar feeling of panic bubbled in her gut but she looked past it.
"I ask for your trust, bennet." The same voice called out.
Bonnie gulped and closed her eyes before taking the leap of faith. She had placed her trust and know that now she needs to wait.
She anticipated the fall but it never came. She cautiously peeped out from one eye before opening both her eyes, only for them to close again. The light was almost blinding and it took her some time to adjust.
She blinked as she observed her surroundings. She was on a beach, she concluded. But it was magical, the sky was covered with different shades of purple. Bright stars covered the whole sky but her favorite thing had to be the sea. The end of raising waves glowed. At a distance, there were a lot of palm trees and she could spot a hammock hanging. She was so engrossed in observing the beauty that she failed to notice that she was not alone.
"Beautiful isn't it?"Bonnie jumped visibly and turned to notice her company.
There stood a little girl, no more than 9, wearing a white dress that ended just below her knees.
She had vibrant green eyes and dark hair that came to her waist.
"Who are you? Where am I?" Bonnie rambled but was interrupted.
"You are a witch aren't you?" Bonnie slowly nods. "Then you must value patience. You weren't taught that?" The girl spoke with a disappointed face.
Even though the girl seemed so young, Bonnie felt self-conscious. She had a hunch that this little girl was more experience than her. Maybe It was the way her eyes held a pearl of certain wisdom or maybe the power that she exerted.
"I am Dike and you are in my realm," Dike spoke.
"Realm?" Bonnie asked.
"Well, You know of the land of the wanderers or commonly known as the other side?" She gave a puzzling look back to the witch.
"The land of the wanderers is an example of the realm. There are many realms in this world due to varying forms of magic. You can create one too, you have potential but you don't recognize it." She explains as she walked forward, beckoning Bonnie to follow.
"Wait. You created this place all by yourself?" Bonnie asked disbelievingly.
"Realm and yes I did. But it was a really long time ago. I now like to add some final touches here and there. It is a place for me to escape the real world, my shelter." She shrugs as if it was not a big deal.
"What am I doing here?" Bonnie questioned as she stared at the ocean.
Dike bent and dug out a glass ball from the sand below. She shook it and placed a hand on it. The glass ball turned into a beautiful snowglobe. Bonnie stared in wonder.
"You placed your trust in me didn't you?" Dike said as she gave a toothy smile.
"You were that voice," Bonnie concludes with her eyes widening.
"No, that was my much older form. I am just here to train you." Dike corrects.
"Train for what?" Bonnie inquired.
"For recognizing your potential. You are part of a much bigger scheme, Bonnie Bennet. The question is are you willing?" The little girl asked with a knowing look.
"Am I?" Bonnie wondered out loud.
"Seek me in the world of the living when you are ready. I shall wait until then but remember Bonnie we are short of time."Dike frowned staring at the sea which suddenly treacherous.
"I am afraid that our time is up, Bonnie. But here." She handed bonnie the snowglobe and smiled for the last time before heading towards the ocean.
"Dike NO!" Bonnie yelled out but she didn't stop. Bonnie ran behind but paused at what she saw.
The sea parted to make way for Dike to move. She looked back for the last time before the sea completely engulfed her.
Bonnie woke up with a jolt, dripped in sweat and her heart beating very wildly. She cradled her head in her hands and took heavy breaths. She glanced at the clock and gasped.
2:34
'Did it even happen?' was the only thing that she could think of. It was so vivid. She could still feel the sand under her feet and the power that Dike exerted. A strange warmth spread throughout her and she instantly relaxed. It was like a guardian watching over their child.
Bonnie would have easily dismissed it as a dream or something normal If only there wasn't a snowglobe sitting at her bedside table.