Author's Note: Just wanted to clear up some other things for future reference. In this story vampire's can have children, but in order to do so they need to go through a ritual preformed by a powerful witch. Vampire-witches do exist, but they can't preform the ritual required for vampires to have children. More details will be given in later chapters.
Also thank you to all the people who left reviews. I am glad people are enjoying it. I am having a lot fun writing it.
Side Note: Starting after the next chapter I will be updating this story about once or twice a week.
Crescent Island - Bennett's Home
When Bonnie enters the home she shares with her cousins she see Selene, Emily's white tiger familiar, sleeping on the floor by the fireplace. A tiger represents a warrior's heart while a white tiger represents a warrior's wisdom. This makes Emily an excellent advisor. Sometimes Bonnie feels like Emily should be the one to be queen. The way she carries herself, and how she helps Damon with the duties of ruling the island. It makes Emily more queen like. Where as Bonnie wants to travel, explore unknown places that have been untouched by humans and supernaturals. She wants to discover. She hopes the quest she receives will take her to those kinds of places. The image of the man with blue eyes suddenly comes to mind making Bonnie blush. I wonder what he has to do with my quest.
Selene lifts her head as Bonnie approaches, petting her on the head. Selene moves her head a little to lick the inside of Bonnie's palm. "Selene that's gross." Bonnie pulls her hand away giggling as she wipes it on her navy blue cloak.
"There you are." Emily enters the house from the back door. "Come we need to get you ready." Emily turns and heads back out into the garden not bothering to see if Bonnie follows.
"I'll see you later." She gives a small kiss on Selene's head and follows Emily outside. The garden behind the their home is Bonnie's second favorite place. The first being the cliffs on Moon-ridge.
The garden is filled with all kinds of colorful flowers and herbs that witches use for spells, potions, and of course, food. The night is the best time to visit the garden, that is when the fireflies come out and dance around, giving the flowers a soft glow. Bonnie sees Serilda swoop into the garden and takes a bunch of jasmine flowers. Lucy must need them for the blessing ceremony.
"Bonnie! We are already running late."
"I'm coming." Bonnie walks into the small garden house where the rarest of the plants are kept. In the middle of the room is a small bathing pond that is only used to purify a witch before any type of ceremony or a powerful spell needs to be done. Bonnie sees that Emily has put honey-milk candles and moon stones around the pond. "It's beautiful."
"Thank you." Emily smiles as she helps Bonnie undress. When Bonnie enters the water Emily picks up an amethyst crystal holding it above Bonnie. She starts to chant a spell. "On this night I invoke the spirits of fire," The candles burn brighter. "I invoke the spirits of water," The water starts to ripple as if something was swimming underneath it's surface. "I invoke the spirits of earth," The moon stones and amethyst start to glow. "I invoke the spirits of air," The air starts to move making a light wind. "Guide and protect this witch as she receives the blessings of the Goddess. So mote it be."
"So mote it be." Bonnie repeats. Everything returns back to normal and Emily puts the amethyst back on the table.
"I'll leave you here alone to prepare your mind for the mental journey you are about to take. When you're done put on the dress I have left for you and meet me and Lucy in front of the temple." Emily kneels down and gently touches Bonnie's cheek, smiling softly.
"What are you thinking?"
"Just remembering how I would care for you when you were a baby, and how you used to follow me everywhere when you were young. You used to say 'I'm going to grow up and be strong like you so I can marry Damon.' It made me laugh every time." Emily softly chuckles at the memory.
Bonnie turns her head in embarrassment. "I remember the growing up and being strong part, but not the marrying Damon part."
Emily lets out a small laugh. "You had the biggest crush on him. Always getting jealous when Damon came to see me. I think it is part of the reason he has such an ego now."
"He has always had a huge ego. You're just too in love with him to ever notice it properly."
"Perhaps, that is true." Emily gives her a soft, short kiss on her cheek and gets up ready to leave.
"Wait!"
"Yes?" Emily looks at Bonnie.
"Lucy told me the night before her blessing she had dream that was related to her quest. Did you have one too?"
"Of course. Witches that are more connected with the ancestors and the Goddess are given dreams that help us with our quest. Since we live on the ancestral land we are very well connected and attuned to the ancestors and the Goddess."
"What was your quest?"
"Did I never tell you?" Bonnie shakes her head no. "My quest is different from the usual quest's that are given to a witch."
"What do you mean by 'is'?"
"It is a never ending quest."
"What's that supposed to mean? I thought you had to finish your quest with in one year or you are no longer a witch."
Selene walks in nudging Emily on the hand, signalling it is time to go. "That is the case for most, but on rare occasions some witches, who before their eighteenth birthday have already proven themselves in the eyes of the Goddess, are given more than a just a year long quest. They are given one that will be a lifelong commitment. Mine is to guide and protect you. To make sure that you become the queen of the Bennett coven, one that will become a legend. More so than Qetsiyah." With that Emily leaves to let Bonnie ponder never ending quests and legends.
Mystic Falls Kingdom - Blood Moon Tavern
Rebekah Mikaelson sits in a secluded corner of the tavern, watching the common people of her brother's kingdom drink, dance, and let loose from a stressful day. She smiles as she sees a man twirl a woman into his arms and kisses her like they are the only two people in the world. That's all Rebekah wants. A man to love her and raise a family with. She thinks of Marcel, Klaus's most trusted general. She had loved him with all her heart, and she thought he loved her just as much. But like with all the other men in her life she always loved them more than they loved her. Klaus refused her request to marry Marcel. Instead he gave Marcel an ultimatum, leave her and become the general of his vampire army, or stay with her and be stripped of his title and her wealth. Rebekah did not mind living without the comforts of the castle, but Marcel grew up like that and never wanted to go back. That was two years ago.
She has done her best to avoid him, only seeing him at parties and we he comes to meet with Klaus. She has heard rumors that Marcel has a new lover, a witch named Sophie Deveraux. It hurt when she found out, but she knew it would only be a matter of time until he found someone new. Where as she has not loved any man since him. After everything that happened with Marcel no man, vampire, wolf, warlock, or hybrid have dared to even look her way. They are all afraid of not only Klaus's wrath, but the wrath of all her brothers. Which is the reason Rebekah is here in this tavern, she is running away.
She is going to run to some far off land where her family can't find her, and no one knows who she is. She clutches the amulet that Freya has given her to hide her from the witches that work for Klaus. Freya had tried to stop her, but she also knew that as long as Rebekah is under Klaus's thumb she could never be truly happy. So she gave her an enchanted a amulet to hide and protect her. Freya also was able to secure a safe passage to the neighboring kingdom. A merchant that Freya trusted was going to help Rebekah cross the border. He is going to meet her here and by midnight she will no longer be in Mystic Falls.
Mystic Falls Kingdom - High Castle
Klaus and his siblings gather at the entrance of High castle to greet Davina Claire and her father. They are coming from a small witch kingdom that is located near Mystic Falls eastern borders. "Where is Rebekah?" Klaus looks at Freya.
"Last I saw of her she was getting ready for the dinner." Freya easily lied.
"When was that? She should have been ready by now."
"She was running late. Apparently one of her maids brought the wrong gown from the seamstress, and had to wait for the maid to come back with the correct one."
"It doesn't matter which dress she wears. You should have told her to wear the other one."
"Please Niklaus, you know how Rebekah cares about her clothes. She never would have listened to me. Don't worry to much. She will meet us in the dining room just in time for dinner."
"I wanted all of us to be here to greet King Richard and his daughter when they arrive."
"I doubt the king would care if one us is missing. They will meet her when we sit down for dinner."
"I'm going to drag her down myself." Klaus growled.
Elijah grabs Klaus by the arm. "Don't bother, they are here." They look towards the gate and see four knights riding on white horses carrying flags of the Mountain Rose Kingdom, followed by a carriage pulled by two black horses. A smaller carriage follows closely behind carrying their personal servants. Elijah lets go of his arm as Klaus stands front and center ready to greet the king.
"If Rebekah is late for dinner I will set fire to all her dresses." Klaus angrily whispers.
Kol stands to the right of Klaus watching the carriage that carries his future wife. The closer they get the more Kol wants to runaway. Marriage was something that Finn and Rebekah wanted, not him. Being tied to one person is too much. He would prefer living life like he already was, going from one maiden to the next, without a care in the world. Then there was the fact that he had no idea who Princess Davina Claire is. Apparently her father King Richard is very protective of his daughter. No one outside of the Mountain Rose Kingdom has ever seen her face. All he was able to find out was that she is the most powerful witch the that has come from the Claire family. Some say she could one day be as powerful as a Bennett.
The carriage stops a few feet away. The coachman gets off and opens the door. A well built man with graying brown hair in what looks to be in his fifties steps out. "King Richard, welcome to Mystic Falls." Klaus stretches out his hand with a big smile. Richard takes his hand giving him a strong shake.
"King Niklaus, it is an honor to be here."
"Please, we are to become family, call me Klaus."
"Only if you call me Richard."
Klaus lets out a small chuckle. "Of course."
"I would like to introduce my daughter, Princess Davina Claire."
Kol watches as the coachman reaches in to help the princess out of the carriage. At first all he sees is the long dark brown hair that is covering her face as she leans down to step out of the carriage. When she stands straight and faces her father and his siblings Kol feels time has stopped. Standing in front of him is the most beautiful girl he has ever seen. Her long brown hair frames a small face, with soft blue eyes, rosy cheeks and full lips. Kol has definitely seen pretty girls before, but none of them compares to Davina. He knows that it is more than her physical appearance that makes her stunning. It is her magic that he feels in waves coming off of her. People were not exaggerating when they said she could be as powerful as Bennett one day.
"Princess Davina, it is an honor to finally meet you." Klaus gently holds her hand and gives is a quick kiss.
"Please call me Davina, your majesty."
"As you wish." While still holding her hand he leads her to stand in front of Kol. "This is my brother and your betrothed." Klaus gives Kol Davina's hand. "Prince Kol Mikaelson." Kol takes her hand and gives it a quick kiss like his brother had done.
"It is a pleasure to finally meet you." Kol says to her. He can see her trying to hide the small blush forming on her face. He gives her a small smirk and her hidden blush deepens. "Call me Kol."
"Nice to meet you, Kol."
Crescent Island - Temple of the Goddess
Bonnie walks up to the temple and sees both Emily and Lucy waiting for her at the steps of the temple. She is wearing a simple long red silk dress with sleeves made of lace. Her hair put into a simple braid that reaches the middle of her back. "You look beautiful." Emily says as she hugs Bonnie.
"Absolutely stunning." Lucy joins making it a group hug. After a minute or so they pull away. "You ready?"
"Can't wait." Bonnie smiles as they enter the temple. As soon as she enters she spots her best friend Stefan Salvatore standing next to his father on the left, while Damon stands to the right. Stefan had his blessing ceremony a month ago, but had decided to wait for Bonnie before leaving on his quest, displeasing his father. She had told him to go and not wait for her, but he would give her this secretive smile and tell her she will understand why he waited after her blessings.
The rest of the village stands in a circle around the altar covered with flowers and food, offerings to the ancestors and the Goddess. Giuseppe Salvatore, Damon and Stefan's father, motions for Bonnie to stand at the altar. Bonnie slowly walks up starting to feel the nerves.
When Bonnie reaches the altar Giuseppe speaks. "Bonnie Bennett, daughter of Abby Bennett, granddaughter of Sheila Bennett. You stand here at this moment in time on the day of your birth to receive blessings from the Goddess, mother to all witches. You will be given a familiar who will be your guide and protector for life. You will be given a quest from the Goddess which must be completed one year from now. Do you wish to receive the blessing?"
Bonnie took a deep breath and held her head high. "Yes."
Next chapter we will find out what quest Bonnie must complete and Klaus finds out Rebekah has runaway. Also Tyler and Caroline will be introduced.
Thanks for reading, until next time.
~The Darkening Heart